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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes
February 8,' 1984
Chairman Wolfe called the regular meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. in the
Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Mr. Wolfe, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Griesse. Absent: Mrs.
Thomas and Mr. Richards. Also present: David Garrett, Recreational
Director/Building and Maintenance Superintendent, and Joan Taylor, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1984
meeting. Mr. Griesse seconded the motion, which CARRIED 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Griesse thanked Mr. Garrett for taking down the Christmas lights and
inquired if there were any of them salvable. Mr. Garrett said some of it
was. Ordering pole lights for next year was briefly discussed.
Mr. Garrett assured the members that Mayor Ledbetter and Mayor Goodrich
were taking care of the problem concerning the tables which belong to the
Fire Department.
NEW BUSINESS
City Park and pier - Mr. Garrett advised that as soon as the Port Authority
signs the Inter-local Agreement the City can go out for bids and the work
can begin. This will be for two new finger docks and one additional dock,
plus an additional ramp.
Mr. Wolfe introduced Mrs. Louise Beagle and Mr. Clyde Raider, who both live
in Pelican Cove East. Mr. Garrett explained that he had spoken previously
to Mrs. Beagle about her interest in bike paths for Edgewater. Mrs. Beagle
said that she had just moved into the area and that she would like to see
a bike path; she would like to work for it and help out in any way she can.
Mr. Jones explained that the Board had looked into putting in a bike path
but had made no headway. Mr. Wolfe said that everywhere they wanted to
put bike pathsthe land belongs to the County, and the right of ways are
unknown ownership. Mrs. Beagle said she knew that it would take a lot of
work and a lot of dedication, but she didn't move to Florida just to do
nothing, or to complain. She would like to help. Mr. Wolfe explained that
back in the 50's there was just a dirt road where Riverside Drive is now.
When the County paved it they changed it by straightening it out, except
where it was subdivided and had been called The Strand. That part had a
right of way. They discussed further the procedure to follow, agreeing to
work together on this project. Funding the project was also discussed.
Mrs. Beagle and Mr. Raider said they would come into the office to talk
further with Mr. Garrett.
New Building at the Ball Park
Mr. Garrett said the building as proposed has some good potential, but he
didn't see much space for mowers, etc. It was noted that if the building
was subcontracted out it could be up in two weeks. It would need to go
out for bid. Mr. Garrett advised that the plans will need to be approved
by City Council and the School Board, as well as the Planning Department.
He suggested that the building not be built until after the baseball season
is over.
Mr. Griesse asked if help was needed on the baseball fields to get T-ball
started. There was further discussion about the baseball fields, the fence,
baseball mounds, etc. Mr. Garrett suggested the F.E.C. be contacted to
see if they would put up a fence. Mr. Griesse said he would look into this.
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Mr. Gqrrett said that at this time there are funds to put up a fence at the
football field. If the Florida East Coast Railroad will do this the funds
could be used elsewhere.
Further discussion was had concerning the erection of the new building, the
location of the light poles and the fence. Mr. Garrett suggested that a
group meet at the site to stake out the poles, the T-ball field and to
decide where they want the new building.
Mr. Griesse asked if there was an intent to build the baseball mounds up,
as they are now level. Mr. Wolfe suggested that the clay be purchased for
this.
Bleachers for the ball park were mentioned. The members felt they should
be light so that they could be moved. Mr. Jones favored the aluminum type.
Mr. Garrett briefly discussed the various types of scoreboards.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor
Parks and Recreation Board
Regular Meeting 2/8/84
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