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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
July 13, 1983
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Wolfe, Vice Chairman, in the City
Hall at 7:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
and Mr. Richards.
Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Griesse. Absent:
Also present: Mr. Norman and Mrs. Taylor.
Mr. Jones
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Griesse and seconded by Mrs. Thomas to approve
the minutes of the February 22, 1983 and March 24, 1983 minutes. The
motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Center Usage and Rental Fees - The Board reviewed the recommendations
for changes in rental fees prepared by the office staff. The members felt
that most of the rates were fair, but questioned the $20.00 per hour charge
for the use of the football/baseball field, commenting that it was high.
If this is the new football field which is going to be put in, it would
have more lights on it, and they did not object to the $20.00 fee in this
instance. A motion was made by Mrs. Thomas to accept the rates as they
are presented (see copy attached). The motion was seconded by Mr. Griesse.
Mr. Wolfe asked who takes the inventory on the kitchen equipment. The
motion to recommend acceptance of the "Suggested Activity and Rental,Fee
Schedule" CARRIED 3-0.
Shuffleboard Maintenance - After a brief discussion the members agreed that
this subject should be tabled until more information could be obtained and
until Mr. Ted Buell, President of the Shuffleboard Club, could be present.
Mrs. Thomas motioned to TABLE the discussion on shuffleboard maintenance
until the fall. The motion was seconded by Mr. Griesse and CARRIED 3-0.
Purchase of a tree for live Christmas tree in front of City Hall - The
members discussed the type of tree most suitable for this area and decided
that the kind of tree should be left up to the nursery. Mrs. Thomas
motioned to recommend to City Council that they buy a Christmas tree.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Griesse and it CARRIED 3-0.
Christmas tree lights - This item was on the agenda at the request of
Councilwoman Bennington. Mrs. Thomas noted that at the present time the
Christmas tree decorations are still up and are unsightly. Mr. Norman
said that the City would need to pay the F.P.L. to remove the lights,
because the City does not have a bucket truck. Mr. Norman explained
that the street light decorations are turned off by a policeman, who
must go to each pole. The Chairman asked the secretary to send a memo
to City Council advising that the Parks and Recreation Board is forming
a committee from the Board to investigate the Christmas lighting program.
Mr. Wolfe asked the secretary to look into ordering with the County
"piggy back" to save money. He said that the State put out a bid list
every year and he would like to get one for the City so that he could
order items at a savings. It was agreed that if Christmas lights are
to be recommended it should be done so quickly so that it can be included
in the upcoming budget.
There was a lengthy discussion of the cost of running the ballfields.
Mr. Norman was of the opinion that there would need to be a lot more
money for running the lights; he has not been able to get together a
softball league because there is no money in the budget for lights;
the lighting for the ballpark during baseball season averages $600 per
month. Mr. Wolfe said he would get together with Mrs. Kinsey about
the budget, and call a Special Meeting.
Fund raising - Holding a flea market was discussed. The members felt
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this should be put off until September. Mr. Richards is familiar with
making arrangements and Mrs. Thomas said she would talk to him about it.
Organizational Meeting - Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman - The
organizational meeting for election of Chairman and Vice Chairman was
postponed until next month in anticipation of a full board.
Prepare Job Description - Buildings and Grounds Superintendent and Parks
and Recreation Director
Mr. Norman said his position as part-time recreation director was effective
until the end of this fiscal year. He submitted his suggestions for a
job description for Parks and Recreation Director, omitting Building and
Grounds. There was some discussion of Mrs. Kinsey's letter of Feb. 9, 1983,
in which she recommended three headings for accounting purposes: Parks &
Recreation, Building Maintenance and Special Recreational Facilities.
The Board was advised that the classification should be for one position
of Buildings and Grounds Superintendent and Parks and Recreation Director.
There was some discussion of requirements of the job and the number of
hours he should be required to work.
Councilman Asting arrived to the meeting.
The members noted how fast the city was growing, and discussed the salary
the position should pay. A recommendation to Council would include a job
description and" recommendation as to salary. The position would be for
the new budget year, and would be advertised.
Councilman Asting noted that the job descriptions being considered did not
include the scheduling of activities by the recreational director. He feels
this should be very specific. This involves a lot of responsibility; the
director should have an assistant or a lead person to put to work in main-
taining buildings. Mr. Asting suggested that the Board get a copy of the
present budget and add to it as necessary. Mr. Wolfe said he would
like to have Mrs. Kinsey attend a Special Meeting on the Budget.
Mrs. Bennington arrived to the meeting.
Councilman Asting spoke about the need for cost estimates for the proposed
recreation. Mr. Norman said they estimated the lighting at $300 per month
for each ballfield, saying that they needed another baseball field now, plus
another concession stand building and storage. More restrooms should also
be considered.
Mr. Wolfe told the members that Pop Warner wanted to hold the national
championships in this area, as there are three stadiums, one in New Smyrna,
one in Deland and one in Daytona; if they get the bid it could bring a
quarter of a million dollars into the community.
Councilman Asting suggested that all the items discussed be included in
the recommendations for the budget. A budget could be drafted.
Referring to the job descriptions, Mrs. Bennington said she recommends
putting the building maintenance under Public Works. Mr. Norman was
asked to prepare the job descriptions for the special meeting.
Mr. Wolfe said they should hold off on reviewing the application for
recreational director until the special meeting. Mrs. Bennington said
the position of full-time recreational director has not been advertised,
and would not be advertised until they were ready for it in the budget.
MISCELLANEOUS
Land containing 38.4 acres located at Mango Tree Drive and 12th Street
which belongs to the City of New Smyrna Beach was discussed. It was
felt that this piece of land would be an excellent site for a bicycle
motor cross tract and recreation area. Mrs. Thomas asked about the
lease with the School Board; Mr. Wolfe said that the land included in
the agreement went all the way to the Cameron property. He noted that
any further construction needed to have the approval of the school principal.
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Menard-May Park grant was briefly mentioned. Mrs. Taylor advised that
we are presently waiting for the agreement from the State. The agreement
must be approved by City Council before consideration is given to the
plans for the park.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor
Parks and Recreation Board minutes, 7/13/83
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POST OFFICE BOX 100
EDGEWATER. FLORIDA 32032
ACTIVITY and RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE SU~~ARY
SUGGESTED
I. CHARGES FOR CITY CIVIC CLUBS A~~ SOCIAL ORGINIZATIONS
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A. COMMUNITY CENTER
1. Large Hall - $10.00 per 4 hours
2. Large Hall & Kitchen - $15.00 per 4 hours
B. SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB HOUSE
1. Hall - $8.00 per 4 hours
2. Hall & Kitchen $13.00 per 4 hours
C. YOUTH ROOM COMMUNITY CENTER
1. Hall $8.00 per 4 hours
2. Hall & Kitchen $13.00 per 4 hours
D. Damage Deposit - $10.00 per useage (refundable)
E~o .. Alchol ic Beverages: ok but damage deposita must plus
normal rental rate 0
II. PRIVATE FUNCTIONS - Individuals or Organizations
A. COMMUNITY CENTER
1. Large Hall - $20.00 per 4 hours
2. Large Hall & Kitchen - $25.00 per 4 hours
B. SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB HOUSE
1. Hall - $12.00 per 4 hours
2. Hall and Kitchen $15.00 per 4 hours
C. YOUTH ROOM COMMUNITY CENTER
1. Hall $10.00 per 4 hours
2. Hall & Kitchen - $15.00 per 4 hours
D. Damage Deposit - $25.00 per usage (refundable)
E. Alcholic Beverages: ok but damage deposit a must plus
normal rental rate
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III. MUNICIPAL BALL PARK
A. No lights and-no preparation - no charge
B. Little League and Softball field - S10.00 per hour
C. Football/ Baseball Field- $20.00 per hour
D. Field preparation fo be determined per field
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Exemptions for fee include
1. Boy and Girl Scouts
2. Volusia County Council on Aging
3. School Functions
4. DBCC- rates "set as per director
5. Veterans organizations
6. E.A.A. and organized little league teams
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'lliE FULlDWING CLUBS 00 NOT PAY FUR 'lliE USE OF 'mE CD.ThfiJNI'IY CE}..'TER OR TI:IE
SHUFFLEBJARD CWBHOOSE:
SHUFFLEBOARD
Stamp Club
Girl Scouts
Shuffle Board Members
COMMUNITY CENTER
Garden Club
American Legion
Fire Dept.
Daytona Beach Community Center
Schools
Scouts
City Council
City Boards
Civil Defense
E.V.E.R.
Library. Art Show
S.U.N. Program
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