12-06-1983 Special
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Parks and Recreation Board Special Meeting
December 6, 1983
Minutes
Mr. Wolfe called the special meeting to order in the Shuffleboard Clubhouse
at 7:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Jones. Excused: Mr. Richards
and Mr. Griesse. Also present: Mr. David Garrett, Recreation Director,
Councilman Spencer and Mrs. Taylor, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Thomas motioned that the November 9, 1983 and November 17, 1983 minutes
be approved as submitted. Mr. Jones seconded the motion, which CARRIED 3-0.
Old Business - Christmas lighting and decorating of tree
Mrs. Thomas said that she has talked with Mr. Garrett and Mrs. Bennington,
and the program for the tree decorating and arrival of Santa has been scheduled
for Saturday, December 10 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Bennington will be present. The
ornaments have been made by the Girl Scouts, Troop 742, Brownie Troop 582 and
the Ladies of wildwood. The secretary was asked to get in touch with the Fire
Chief to arrange for use of the fire truck, and to contact Mr. Richards reo
a Santa Claus. There will be caroling and treats for the children.
Those present briefly discussed the plans for the new building at the ball park.
Mr. Wolfe said he would have Mr. Hardock, who drew the plans, run off copies
for'the Board ,and Mr. Garrett to review. Mr. Wolfe noted that there is $20,000
in the budget for the building. He explained the lease arrangement with the
School Board for the use of the park.
Mr. Wolfe advised the new director that the recreational directors in the
County meet once a month; he offered to get in touch with Wes Crile, head of
the Recreation Department for Volusia County, and suggest that Mr. Crile
talk to Mr. Garrett.
The proposed work for Menard-May Park was discussed. It was agreed that the
next step is for the City Engineer and Mr. Garrett to prepare the final site
plans and submit those to the Department of Natural Resources for approval.
Work on the project can begin as soon as that plan is approved.
The Port Authority Grant for the City Park and pier was also discussed. It
was explained that the grant would not become final until sometime in January,
after which the City could begin work on the project. It was pointed out that
the funds would not be available until September of '84.
Mrs. Thomas brought up that the Board is looking into the 38 acres which belongs
to New Smyrna Beach, and asked if anything more is being done. It was her
understanding that New Smyrna Beach wanted some specific proposal from the
Edgewater Council for the property. The members also briefly discussed the
vacant Winn Dixie building on U. S. 1. Mr. Wolfe felt that consideration
should be given by the City for purchasing this property for the expansion
of City offices. It is his feeling that this opportunity may not present
itself again, and the City does need to expand.
Councilman Spencer urged the Board members to prepare a five-year plan for
the recreational needs of the City. He informed the members that the
Recreational Impact Fee Ordinance was approved on first reading.
Kirk Jones said that he is very interested in seeing more parks for the City
and said that after the first of the year he would like to do a park survey
to see where parks are needed. He mentioned that the next street over from
where he lives there are 56 children. There is vacant land in the area which
may be available for a park. He would like to put together a "wish list"
that the City could start to work on.
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Mr. Garrett said he had a Master plan from another city where he had
worked which the Board may wish to look at.
Mr. Wolfe said he would like to see the island off of Edgewater turned into
a golf course, and cited an example of such a project in Michigan, where
the people were ferried to the island.
Mr. Steve Hardock arrived to the meeting. Mr. Wolfe asked him if he still
had the plans for the buildings at the ballpark and he responded that he did
have the original tracings, and would provide the City with some prints of them.
Mrs. Thomas expressed the thought that the Board members should gather infor-
mation necessary and to prepare plans for the acquisition of the Winn Dixie
store and present this proposal, with as many details as possible worked out,
to the City Council for their consideration. The members agreed that they
would make an effort to talk to the owner of, ,the property to get more infor-
mation.
The group discussed the arrangements with the Shuffleboard Club, and Mr.
Garrett produced a copy of the resolution which established the Club and
outlined the agreement with the City. It was recommended that the members,
Mr. Garrett, the City Clerk and Mr. Buehl get together and draw up a new
agreement. The secretary was asked to make copies of the resolution for
review by the members and this will be discussed at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor
Parks and Recreation Board
Special Meeting, December 6, 1983
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