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CITY. OF EDGEWATER
Parks and Recreation Board
April 11, 1984 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Chairman Wolfe called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the
Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Mrs. Begel, Messrs. Wolfe, Jones*, Griesse and Richards.
Also present: Mr. Garrett, Recreational Director and Joan Taylor, Secretary.
Mr. Frank Opal was also present in the audience.
* Mr. Jones arrived to the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Griesse and seconded by Mr. Richards to approve the
minutes of the March 14, 1984 meeting. The motion CARRIED 4-0.
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
The Chairman opened the floor for nomination of Vice Chairman. Mrs. Begel
nominated Mr. Bob Griesse. There were no other nominations. Upon roll
call vote Bob Griesse was UNANIMOUSLY elected Vice Chairman to serve out
the term of the former Vice Chairman.
OLD BUSINESS - Park and Pier Update
Mr. Garrett said that the original grant for Phase I is $33,750. The estimated
cost is $11,450. Mr. O'Brien, with the Port Authority, advised Mr. Garrett
that the City can use the difference of $22,300 by rewriting the grant. We
can go forward with recapping the seawall and do any other necessary repairs
that have to do with boating. He stated that we can also get a new roof on
the picnic shelter. Mr. Garrett said that work can begin as soon as the
contractor's insurance is approved. Mr. Paul Adamek, Halifax Marine, was
awarded the contract.
Menard-May Park Update
Mr. Garrett advised that this project is on hold at this time. Mrs. Taylor
read the minutes from the Council meeting of April 2 which pertained to the
Menard-May Park project.
Bike Paths
Mrs. Begel advised that she was in attendance at the Workshop concerning the
bike paths. The right of ways on Park Avenue were discussed. The Chairman
questioned the use of recreational money for a bike path that isn't recrea-
tional. The bike path from Wildwood to Flagler is needed for the safety
factor. The question of whether grants are available for building bike paths
was brought up. Mr. Griesse felt that the bike paths are a necessity, not
recreational. He brought out that a Bikathon could be put on to raise money
for bike paths. Mr. Wolfe pointed out that there are 747 children enrolled
at the Elementary School, the largest percentage of whom live in Florida Shores.
It was his thought that the bike path should go where the majority of the
people would be using it. A count of children using Mango Tree to get to
the school was considered. Mr. Wolfe said that a survey could be taken by
contacting the children at the school.
Mrs. Begel asked if the Board had the authority to go ahead with this. It
was her impression after attending the Workshop that City Council was deciding
the matter. The secretary said that it was her understanding that the Council
was acting on the Board's recommendation of over a year ago that there be a
bike path from Wildwood to Flagler.
The members commented that they would like to see a recreational area in
Florida Shores. Mr. Wolfe noted that there are very few places for people
to go to have a picnic.
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The members talked about a piece of land at 15th street and Mango Tree
which would make a good recreational site. Mr. Richards urged that the
Board take steps to get something going on this piece of land. The members
discussed looking at this and other sites in Florida Shores; Mr. Wolfe said
he would get maps of the areas. May 13th was tentatively set as the time
to meet. He asked ~he secretary to check with Mr. Alvarez to see if the
Board could meet as a group to view the property without violating the
Sunshine Law. Mr. Wolfe said he could not see that this is any different
than going to a Seminar together. He pointed out that the Board does not
make any decision - they just advise. Any motion on their decisions would
be made at a regular meeting. The members agreed to meet at 9:30 a.m. on
May 13.
Discussion of Land Acquisitions
The secretary informed the members that the piece of land north of Park and
Pier is available at this time. At Mr. Garrett's suggestion Mrs. Taylor
talked to Mr. O'Brien with the Port Authority to see if the grant money
over the amount being used at Park and Pier for the first phase could be
used to purchase that land. Mr. O'Brien said that it is rare that the Port
Authority gives grant money to purchase land. Mrs. Taylor read her memo
to Mr. Garrett concerning her phone call to Mr. George, with the County.
Mr. George advised that Federal grants are available, but are for large
pieces of land, and suggested that the Port Authority again be contacted
to see if they would give a grant to purchase this piece of property.
The members again discussed the possibility of the City acquiring the old
skating rink. Mr. Jones said that the City should look at the long-range
saving for the City if they buy the piece of property now. There is land
available which is centrally located with an existing building and a skating
rink. He suggested that they work on it and come up with some figures to
present to Council.
The Winn-Dixie property was also discussed.
Miscellaneous
Mr. Garrett reported on the Girl's Softball - advising that they requested
permission to play on the Junior Major field on Saturday mornings at 9:30
to 2 p.m.
Mr. Garrett said that the County is again having their recreational program
at the elementary school.
Mr. Opal recalled that the City had received a $14,000 grant for a bike path
and the City never used it, so it went back to D.O.T. He said that Rita
Webber was the person who worked for that and got it.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor
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