02-03-1988
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
February 3, 1988 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Harry Hontgomery,
at 7:00 P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall.
Members present were: Harry Montgomery, Dr. Bazin, Sue Pezanowski,
and Jeff Ridgdill. Arriving later was Kirk Jones. Also present
was David Garrett, Recreation Director/Buildings & Grounds Maintenance
Superintendent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hontgomery moved to approve the minutes of the January 6, 1988
meeting, seconded by Mr. Ridgdill. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Mr. Jones
arrived at this time, 7:02 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS
Recreational Surve~ for 5 Year Plan
The Board members received a sample of the Recreational Survey in
their agenda packets and after reviewing it, all approved of its
contents. Hr. Garrett stated the survey was now ready to be taken
to the printers and explained that the survey would be paid for
by the D.C.A. grant which covers expenses incurred on the 5 Year
Comprehensive Plan. The members asked the cost of the survey and
Mr. Garrett replied it would be between $1,200.- $1,300. and 5,000
surveys would be mailed to Edgewater residents. The Board discussed
possible ways of tabulating the survey and Dr. Bazin mentioned he
had some friends who could help tabulate the results in their computer
class.
Name the Park Contest
The Board members reviewed the list of entries for the Name the Park
Contest and were very pleased with the turnout. Over 250 names were
submitted and all agreed the contest was a big success. To avoid
any chance of favoritism, only the park names were on the list and
not the names of the people who submitted the entries. The Board
members reviewed the list and the five names they chose to go to the
Council were: "Whistle Stop Park", "Indian Trail Park", "Hawks Memorial
Park", "Edgewater Family Park", and "Roberts Road Recreational Park".
None of the names chosen by the Board was a duplicate name which will
eliminate having a random drawing between two or more people who may
have entered the same name. The five chosen names will go to Council
and they will choose the most "original" name and declare the winner.
The Board agreed a Thank-You letter should be sent to Paul Kasko from
the News Journal who devoted a lot of time and effort and publicity
for this contest.
Rotary Park
Tne Board members reviewed the Council l1inutes of January 13, 1988,
which stated that Council had approved the plans for the new park
and Rotary could proceed. Council also approved the park be named
"Rotary Park" in honor of all the worthwhile projects that Rotary
has contributed to the community. Mr. Garrett stated that Mr. Gary
Butt from the Rotary Club had been in to City Hall to get a copy
of the restroom plans we had used for Menard Park and also he gave
him plans for racquetball courts.
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Baseball Clinic Report
, Mr.. Garrett reported the Baseball Clinic was attended by 65 baseball
players at Saturday's session and about 32 coaches and parents at
the Friday session. Mr. Montgomery stated he attended the clinics
and felt they/were excellent, as the kids really seemed impressed
and respond to real professional baseball players. Nr. Garrett
showed the Board members a video he had made of the television
coverage the Baseball Clinic received. All the members hoped we
could have this clinic yearly and agreed a Thank-You letter to The
B~seball School ~ould be in order for the fine job they did.
NEW BuSINESS
Playgroun~uipment at 14 Acres
The Board members studied the Game Time catalogue which showed the
newest playground equipment for parks. The spring animals were dis-
cussed and the members agreed we would want at least 6 of these, maybe
in different animals than we had at Menard or Umbrella Park. Mr.
Garrett noted we had spent about $7,000. at Menard and the members
felt we may have to spend between $15,000. and $20,000. for the 14
Acres due to the size of the park. Further discussion was held as
to the various equipment we may want to purchase and Mr. Garrett
noted we would have to go out on bids and it would be a few more months
before we had to have a final decision\ Dr. Bazin noted that whatever
equipment was chosen, he was confidentlMr. Garrett would pick the
equipment that was made the best, would last the longest, and be the
safes t .
Impact Fee Monthly Report
Mr. Montgomery asked for the Impact Fee Monthly Report and it was read
by the secretary. Dr. Bazin asked what the large expenditure to New
Smyrna Beach Construction was for and Nr. Garrett replied they were
the contractors for the racquetball courts at the 14 Acres. There
were no further questions and Mr. Montgomery proceeded to the next
item on the agenda.
Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
At this time Mr. Garrett gave his monthly report on the work performed
by his department. Included in this report were 38 meetings in the
Community Center and 12 meetings in the City Hall, sponsors were re-
cruited for the baseball season, the Baseball Clinic was conducted and
was a big success: He added the batting cage was being worked on and
baseball tryouts were ~cheduled for February. He informed the Board
on the meeting he had attended with the School Board representatives
in reference to the road across the ballfield, in which still nothing
has been decided and we are again waiting for the School Board to get
back with ,the City on which direction they would like to take. Mr.
Garrett concluded his report with his meeting with the representatives
from the Community Development Block Grant. He stated they had looked
at property in the North end of town and they would send us a letter
wrth requirements that had to be met in conjunction with the grant.
ADJ OU Rt'JMENT
There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Jones moved to
adjourn, seconded by Dr. Bazin. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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Parks and Recreation Board
February 3, 1988