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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
September 15, 1982
Minutes
Chairman Wyatt called the regular meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in the
conference area of the Community Center.
Members present: Messrs. Herron, Wolfe and Wyatt. Excused: Mr. Stearns.
Also present: Mrs. Henderson, Acting City Attorney, Mr. Avery, Supervisor of
Buildings and Grounds, and Mrs. Taylor, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Herron, seconded by Mr. Wolfe and CARRIED 3-0 to approve the
minutes of the August 11, 1982 meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Formation of the non-profit corporation.
Mrs. Henderson was present to go over the non-profit corporation papers. She
said that the approval of the corporation would be on the Monday night council
agenda. The approval of City Council was necessary to file the papers. The
Articles of Incorporation provide that in order to be a member of the cor-
poration you must be a member of the Edgewater Parks and Recreation Board.
The Corporation will consist solely of those members who are appointed to the
Parks and Recreation Board by the City Council. It also provides that the
president of the corporation will be whoever the Board selects for its I
chairman. The Articles of Incorporation need to be signed by all of the members
of the Recreation Board. Mrs. Henderson said that it would be necessary to
select temporary officers. It was agreed that Mr. Wyatt would be the sole
officer at this time. Mrs. Henderson noted that it was the general purpose
of the corporation to do all things necessary to promote and advance recrea-
tional activities within the City of Edgewater, to study the recreational
needs of persons of all ages, and to promote the creation and maintenance of
parks within the City of Edgewater, and do any and all activities permitted
under the Laws of the State of Florida. Mrs. Henderson said that the
corporation would have to have a registered agent, and recommended the
City Clerk be designated.
NEW BUSINESS
It was noted that a very dangerous situation existed on Park Avenue for the
children of wildwood Subdivision who had to walk or ride a bide to school.
The Board agreed to recommend to City Council that a bike path be con-
structed from Wildwood Subdivision to Flagler Avenue.
Mr. Wolfe reported on the Pop Warner Football - He said that
there 100 boys playing football, and 30 girls cheerleading.
raised about $1500 to date, and are presently in debt $3500.
mentioned that Mr. Bill Phinney wanted to be a sponsor.
at present
They have
Mr. Avery
Concerning representation before Council, Mr. Wolfe said he would represent
the Recreation Department for anything coming before council, if it was
definitely scheduled on the agenda. He also mentioned that he believed
Council members should read the minutes of all Boards or listen to tapes
to become familiar with what is going on in the City.
Moved by Mr. Wolfe, seconded by Mr. Herron that a representative from the
Board be present at Council meetings when something concerning the Board
or recreation is on the Agenda. The motion carried 3-0.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Board recommends that the Building and Grounds Department be changed to
the Parks and Recreation Department. Mrs. Taylor was advised to send a
memorandum to the City Manager recommending this change.
Mr. Wyatt called attention to the brochure from Collier Clark, who is with
the Office of Recreation Services, State of Florida, and advised the
members that Mr. Clark would be invited to speak at the next regular meeting
scheduled for October 13.
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Mr. Evans arrived and was introduced by Mr. Avery. Mr. Evans is being
considered for the position of part-time recreation director when the
position becomes available.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Joan Taylor.
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
September 15, 1982
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