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06-01-1988 o o CITY OFEDGEWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD June 1, 1988 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL MINUTES ROLL CALL The June meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by the Chairman, Harry Montgomery, at 7:14 P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall. Members present were: Harry Montgomery, Kirk Jones and Sue Pezanowski. Also present was David Garrett/Recreation Director/Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Superintendent and Carol Ward, a citizen who wi~hed to attend the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Jones moved to approve the minutes of the April 6, 1988 meeting and Mrs. Pezanowski seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-0. Carol Ward was introduced to the Board at this time and was asked to speak. She stated she was trying to find out what direction she could take to get some kind of park in the City for children who wanted skateboard ramps. The Board responded that the biggest problem for the City would be with the liability, as the City is now self-insured. Much discussion was held on the need for a facility of this kind and about other cities in Florida who have facilities of this sort. It was noted that Jacksonville has a good facility, but it is not municipally owned. The Board felt that the best route for Mrs. Ward to take was to get enough backing from other concerned citizens, form their own association, try to solve the liability issue, and then contact Jacksonville and find how they went about starting their program. After this was done, she could get back with the City and see where it could proceed from there. The Board thanked Mrs. Ward and she left the meeting at that time, 7:40 P.M. OLD BUSINESS Playground Equipment at Whistle Stop Park Mr. Garrett stated that the bid specifications for the playground equipment were ready and proceeded to show the Board these specs. and also the proposal from Game Time, who sent their ideas on what would work well in the park. Mr. Garrett proceeded to discuss with the Board the equipment he would like to see in the park, which in- cluded; a tot platform play unit, a platform play unit for older children, spring animals. and various types of swings. He stated the approximate total for equipment would probably be about $12,000. NEW BUSINESS Future Baseball Field Sites The Board discussed possible future plans of the Elementary School and of the Baseball Program and felt we need to start looking into the possibility of expanding the number of fields to ensure we would have the necessary fields for the future. Mr. Jones recommended we find out about purchasing the added 25 acres at the Elementary School and see if it is feasible or not. Whistle Stop Park and the future Rotary Park were also discussed as possibilities for future sites, however, there were drawbacks with both of these locations. o o Upcoming Summer Programs Mr. Garrett stated that once again the Volusia County Recreation Department is having their summer program at the Edgewater Elementary School. Also there are present plans to have a tennis clinic which would have tennis professionals from Stetson University. He said we would also like to have another baseball clinic during the summer, and hopefully some racquetball tournaments. He further stated that the programs through D.B.C.C. in the Community Center for Seniors were still in progress and are having a good turnout. Mr. Jones stated the need for a gymnasium facility is becoming greater. All the Board agreed this is a much needed facility in Edgewater and with a gymnasium, we could run more kids' and Seniors' programs and have indoor practice available for basketball, provide ping pong tables, pool tables, etc. Impact Fee Report Mr. Garrett briefed the Board on the various expenditures from the Recreational Impact Fees, stating that most of the money was spent for the tennis courts, sod, bike path, and landscaping at Whistle Stop Park. The Board had no questions and Mr. Garrett proceeded on to the monthly report for Parks and Recreation. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report As there were two monthly reports, one from April and one from May, Mr. Garrett gave only a short summary of the work performed by his department for these two months; especially noting that the life guards were now on duty at Menard Park as of May 27th. At this time Mr. Montgomery wanted to bring up a miscellaneous item; that being the subject of bike paths. He proceeded to show the Board a copy of the Volusia County Bike Path Plan and discussion was held as to Edgewater's plans for bike paths. All the Board agreed that action needs to be taken to get a bike path on 442, as previously recommended to Council by Interim City Manager, Dennis Kelly. Mr. Jones moved to send a memo to Council, authorizing a cost study of the bike path on the south side of 442. Mrs. Pezanowski seconded the motion and it CARRIED 3-0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Jones moved to adjourn. Mrs. Pezanowski seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Minutes submitted by Barb Kowall Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board June 1, 1988