Loading...
07-10-1985 '--' o u CITY OF EDGEWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD JULY 10, 1985 r MINUTES Chairman Jones called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. ROLL CALL Members present: Messrs. Jones, Sheridan and Montgomery, and Mrs. Gilchrist. Mrs. Curry was excused. Also present: Mr. Garrett, Recreational Director, and Mrs. Rufer, Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES R~garding the minutes of June 12, 1985, Mr. Sheridan said he wanted the second paragraph from the bottom of page 5 changed to read, "Mr. Sheridan asked if Mr. Garrett could provide the estimated cost of play- ground equipment for Menard-May Park and Umbrella Tree by the next Board meeting, so that Mr. Garrett will know how much money he has to work with." Mr~ Jones asked if there were any other corrections to the minutes of June 12, 1985. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as amended. OLD BUSINESS Menard-May Park Openin'g Ceremony Mr. Garrett informed those present that Joanne Sikes would present the history of the park and the area. Mr. Garrett said it had been in the papers and has been announced at the City Council meeting. Regarding the invitations, Mr. Jones said after talking to Mrs. Martinez it was agreed that it would be a good idea to advertise it in the paper in order not to leave anyone out. Mr. Sheridan asked of any of the families of the Menard-May Park had been contacted and Mr. Garrett said he had talked to the Mayor and is waiting word from the attorney that worked on Menard- May Park from the beginning. Mr. Sheridan also asked if Lt. Britain had been contacted to stop traffic. Mr. Garrett said they had not but would be contacted regarding the traffic and the pavilion would also be closed off. Mr. Sheridan suggested the parking lot north (west of the pavilion) reserved for the Board, Council and the guests so that they will not have to park way down at the lower end and come back up there. Mr. Garrett said the ceremony would be held in the pavilion, chairs would be set up and the Mayor will dedicate the park as the Menard-May Park and thank the Menard-May family for donating the land. Recognizing the families for wh~l they have done will be the focal point. Further discussion fo) lowed regarding the Menard-May ceremony on July 20, at 10 a.m. Chairman Jones stated the ceremony would last approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Mr. Garrett said he had not heard from Donald Gerteisen of the Department of Natural Resources who is the grant specialist up there. Mr. Gerteisen had been contacted to be one of the keynote speakers. Flag Pole at Menard-May Park Mr. Garrett said he had been contacted by Mr. Orwell from one of the Veteran's organizations informing him that they would pick up the tab for a flag pole in the $200 price range. The Parks and Recreation Board had received a letter from the City Council regarding the flag pole at Menard-May Park. Mr. Garrett stated at this time there is no electricity at Menard-May Park; only power there is the four street lights which are based on a flat rate. He said Florida Power requires a meter, a base, etc. Further discussion followed concerning th.e flag pole. Mr. Mont gomery volunteered any help he could if materials and specifications were available to him. "" (J (J Mr. Garrett said someone was going to donate a flag to the city. Mr. Sheridan suggested that possibly later on a letter could be sent to Sen. Hawkinl::; and ask her to get a flag that has flown ov~~~~.ID; There was further discussion on whether to light the flag, lands~;~~g~ and the exact location of the flag. Mr. Sheridan made a motion to delegate Mr. Garrett to go ahead with all the necessary arrangements to provide the necessary funds to get the flag pole in, the lighting, the landscaping, or whatever is required. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Umbrella Tree Park - Update Chairman Jones, Mr. Sheridan and Mrs. Gilchrist met at Umbrella Tree Park on July 8, IflR5, and put tape on some of the trees that were to be saved. The decision was made at that time that when the land is cleared the , board would like to be notified because of the tall grass and weeds. Mr. Sheridan made a motion that when the clearing of the land is scheduled. mnmbers of the board be notified several days in advance and go out and mark the trees that will be saved because there are areas that are low and will have to be filled and the fill will be too great, then the trees will have to be taken out because you can not save them; but we should save as many as we possibly can; there are some oaks and some gums that can be saved. Mrs. Gilchrist seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. 5 Year Plan Chairman Jones said the County is coming out with a Comprehensive Plan of H4 in August which will include data on projected growth of the county which illeludes Edgewater. New Smyrna, and Daytona; and we can use some of their figures. Mr. Sheridan said the best projection that he had seen or heard was from a couple of months ago when the Industrial Development Board had a speaker from Tallahassee and he gave the demographic projections for this area and according to what he gave, it is more in line with what is happening in this city than anywhere else. Mr. Sheridan said the projection that was made was by 1990 there will be between 15 and 16,000 people in this city and about 2 to 3 months back, it showed that Edgewater had a rate growth of 13 percent. Chairman Jones suggested if anyone had any additional information to bring it to the meeting next month. Mr. Jones also said he was looking for- ward to seeing the tnformation in August and the Florida League of Cities said they would help us. E'stimated Cost of Playground Equipment for Menard-May Park and Umbrella Tre'e Park Chairman Jones said he had received some books and catalogs on playground equipment. Mr. Garrett also had catalogs and brochures. Mr. Sheridan asked the approximate amount of money required to put the equipment in the park. Mr. Jonea said approximately $10,000, and Menard-May Park was ready for th0 equipment now. Mr. Garrett said the park could also use a playground area an~ a small fenced in tot-lot. There was furl her discussion on the different types and kinds of play- ground e41lipment avui lable. It was decided each board member would take some of the catalog~ and brochures home with them and write down their ideas and prices befo~e the next meeting. Mr. Garrett said he would like to put the equipment between the restrooms and the fishing dock because the children would not have to be out on the road; they could go from the beach to the restroom, to the pavilion. to the fishing dock, anywhere, without ~ctting on the road. -2-Parks and Recreation Board July 10, 1985, Minutes ..... o Q Mr. Sheridan asked what was to be done with the large open area on the other side of the road. Mr. Garrett said this area would be used as an open area for large groups playing football, frisbees, or whatever. Mr. Sheridan made a motion to check the catalogs for price and area required and compile this for the next meeting and try to arrive at what the actual cost would be to equip these 'areas with the necessary equip- ment. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Decision Regardini th~ Off~~ o~ the Basketball Half Court from the Rotary Club Chairman Jones said John Wilbur of the Rotary Club was to forward inform- ation from the Rotary Club. To date, nothing has been received. Board Secretary, Barbara Rufer, will have information at the next meeting cqncerning this matter. ., Miscellaneous Mr. Sheridan had a list of land he had looked at for recreational areas in Florida Shores. The list was given to the secretary for typing and copies for each member. Mr. Garrett said he could get a map of Florida Shores to attach to the list. Each member could have the list and map to look over the different areas before the next meeting. Mr. Sheridan said something would have to be done at the Park at the end I of 442 to stabilize the trees because the roots are exposed and sticking ! up; perhaps some soil, concrete slab, etc. for protectio~:~~~~~l ,~~t:~deL--~~~~~ "': Mrs. Gi lchrist n:slrcll WOO~1;;;t:-h~Ma-=l:-s=b:e--b.}ucko-ct'~llot-'-f01. u-n-troli'r to ! help the lakes. ~r. Garrett said to talk to Mr. Earl Copeland or Mr. I Terry Wadsworth because they have to abide by certain D.E.R. regulations. ; Mrs. GilChrist 'said her sister uses something on the lake by her that I does not harm wildlife; you can not swim in the lake for 24 hours, but no one swims in these lakes anyway. Mrs. GilChrist stated that they get a rowboat with a compressor and go out and spray and it goes right down and kills everything on the bottom, but does not hurt the fish, turtles, ducks and wildlife; she would write and find out more about it. Mr. Montgomery said possibly we could get the grass-eating carp in for the lakes. Mrs. Gilchrist said she had checked into it before she be- ,'came a board member and the State will stock the lake for nothing if you screen your lake so that they can not swim out into the canals and that is all that they ask. _ Mrs. Gilchrist made a motion ta send a letter to the City Council requesting information on cleaning the lakes by stocking it with the grass-eating carp (weed- eaters) and checking with Fish and Wildlife who said they will stock them for free if they are contained with screen in the lakes, and also the E.P.A. , or whoever else is concerned. Mr. Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-1. Mr. Jones voted no. New Business David Garrett- Direc,l"~"s Report Mr. Garrett said he wa~ :;tarting on the Park and Pier Project, the paving, and the northeast portion of the seawall because this is Port Authority money and has to go out for bids. Mr. Garrett informed the board members that Menard-May Park has had very little vandalism. Mr. Montgomery made a motion for adjournment and Mrs. Gilchrist seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Minutes submitted by. Barbara Kowall. , -3- Parks and Recreation Board July 10, 1985, Minutes