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03-02-1988 ~ o Q CITY OF EDGEWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD March 2, 1988 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL MINUTES ROLL CALL The March meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by the Chairman, Harry Montgomery, at 7:05 P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall. Members present were: Harry Montgomery, Jeff Ridgdi1l, and Sue Pezanowski. Also present was David Garrett, Recreation Director/Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Superintendent. Dr. Baiin was excused from the meeting and Kirk Jones was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Ridgdi11 moved to approve the minutes of the February 3, 1988, meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Pezanowski and CARRIED 3-0. OLD BUSINESS Recreational Survey for 5 Year Comprehensive Plan Mr. Garrett stated that out of 5,200 surveys mailed out, only about 385 were returned. Mr. Montgomery asked what procedure the Board would like to take in tabulating the surveys and Mr. Garrett said it may depend on how many we receive all together, as it may not be worth trying to do it on a computer if we only have maybe 400 at the most. All the Board members expressed they would be happy to help tabufuate the surveys as the results would be incorporated into the 5 Year Pl~n which is due to be sent to the State at the end of March. Mr. Ridgdi11 said he was sorry we didn't get a bigger turnout and the majority returned seemed to be from the elderly citizens of Edgewater, so naturally they would want facilities geared to the elderly, but we should remember we have a thriving community of all ages. Update on Rotary Park Mr. Garrett said he had spoken to Gary Butt the previous day and he said the Rotary is trying to see how much their Treasury has and how much the different phases will cost them and which phases they can do when. The Rotary is still getting their final plans ready to submit to the Building Department. Mr. Montgomery mentioned Mr. Garrett had said something at an earlier meeting about helping the Rotary out with money, and Mr. Garrett said the City had budgeted $5,000. to help with the impact fees for the water and sewer connections. NEW BUSINESS Curfews for City Parks Mr. Garrett stated we have had a few complaints about Umbrella Tree Park and others, most which happen at late hours. He said he had spoken to the Police Department and it is their feeling if the hours of the parks were posted, it would be easier to enforce a curfew. After much dis- cussion, the Board agreed we need times set up for each individual park, as some are lighted and some are not. Mr. Ridgdil1 moved to ask Council's approval for the Park Board to establish a curfew for each individual park in the city. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Pezanowski and CARRIED 3-0. Upcoming Baseball Season Mr. Montgomery asked what was happening with the road across the ball- field and Mr. Garrett stated he was sending a recommendation to Council at their next meeting.. This recommendation goes along with the City Engineer's proposal which says the School Board will provide the materials and the city will provide the labor to move the existing road. / o (.) YEcoming Baseball Season - Continued He said a letter would probably be going to the School Board next week with this proposal and if they agree in writing, we will proceed to move the road. Mr. Garrett stated at this time that our baseball season would be even bigger and better than last year, as we already have 27 teams signed up. Some discussion was held on the possibility of getting an:adding machine and a copy machine for the ballfield and was finally decided we would check into the possibility of leasing a copy machine for a few months and buying an adding machine. Impact Fee Monthly Report The secretary proceeded to read the Impact Fee Monthly Report for the month of January. Mr. Montgomery asked what the large expenditure to Town and Country Cabinets was for and Mr. Garrett replied it was for lumber for the bike path at Whistle Stop Park. All the Board members agreed the park is really starting to look good. Mr. Montgomery pro- ceeded to the next item on the agenda. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report At this time Mr. Garrett gave the monthly report for his department which included 53 meetings in the Community Center, completion of the bikepath at Whistle Stop Park, playground equipment proposals, and 233 baseball signups. He said the sprinkler systems were all installed around the racquetball, tennis, and restroom facilities and the underground electric had been hooked up to the restrooms. He also stated we would be installing a semi-private phone at the park. It.would be a pay tele- phone with a small monthly charge and the Board agreed this would be a necessary item at the park for emergencies as well as for children who would need to call their parents. Mr. Garrett read the latest letter from the Department of Natural Resources about the swimming area at Menard Park, which stated we could proceed with placing the buoys after getting permission from the State Lands Management Bureau. He felt the issue would be settled well in time for the summer swimming season at the park. At this time Mr. Garrett read the Thank You letters which were sent to Larry Hoskins from the Baseball Clinic and to Paul Kasko from the News Journal for his participation in the Name the Park Contest. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Ridgdill moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Pezanowski. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 P.M. Minutes submitted by Barb Kowall -2- Parks and Recreation Board March 2, 1988