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CITY OF EDGEWATER
Parks and Recreation Board Minutes
June 9, 1982, 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Mitchell, City Manager, called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in
the conference area of the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Messrs. Dore, Herren, Wyatt and Stearns*. Absent:
~1r. Wolfe. Also present, Mr. Mitchell, City Manager, Mr. Avery, Building
and Grounds Supervisor~ Mr. Henderson, City Attorney; Mrs. Taylor, Secre-
tary.
Also present: Ms. Heller, with the Press, and several members of the
public.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr. Mitchell opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Dore
nominated Mr. Wyatt. Upon vote, Mr. Wyatt was elected Chairman.
Mr. Wyatt nominated Mr. Wolfe for Vice-Chairman. Upon vote, Mr. Wolfe
was elected Vice-Chairman.
ADOPTION OF BY-LAWS
The By-Laws were reviewed and it was moved by Mr. Dore, seconded by
Mr. Herren, and CARRIED by a 3-0 vote to accept the By-Laws as read.
Mr. Dore raised the question of notifying the Press of meeting with
the committees which may be formed. Mr. Mitchell explained that there
was a requirement that the regular meeting be posted, but it was not
necessary to otherwise notify the Press.
Mr. Henderson arrived and administered the oath of office to the three
members present.
Mr. Mitchell explained how the Parks and Recreation Board came about,
noting that it was formed as a result of recommendations made by the
Recreation Task Force Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Mitchell went over the Final Report of the Recreation Task Force
Committee.
The letter from the Ponce De Leon Port Authority regarding waterfront
property development was discussed, and Mr. Dore volunteered to contact
Mr. Hall, Chairman at the Port Authority.
Mr. Henderson related the history of the property now known as Menard-
May Park, noting that in the early 1800.s the property was a steamboat
landing. The property was deeded to the City in December, 1981. Mr.
Mitchell suggested the Board undertake the project to design landscap-
ing and to recommend a monument or plaque and get estimates. He recom-
mended that these items be attended to in order that they can be
scheduled for the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget coming up October 1.
Pam Chapman was present and brought up the idea of having a private
concession stand at the Menard-May Park beach. It was generally agreed
that if there was to be a concession stand at the beach it would be City
owned and operated. This matter will be studied further.
Mr. Stearns brought up the question of a Recreation Director; Mr. Mitchell
noted that funding such a position would be difficult at this time.
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Various means of generating working funds were discussed. Mr. Wyatt
mentioned that the Daytona Beach Astros were willing to give an Edgewater
Youth Night at the ballpark. They would send several members of the team
down to meet the children and sign autographs. Fat Bob had agreed to put
on a barbeque.
Mr. Herren stated that he would be absent for two months, returning by
the end of August.
A workshop meeting was scheduled for Friday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at the
Community Center.
*Mr. Stearns arrived at 7:15 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Minutes submitted by
Joan Taylor
Parks and Recreation Board Minutes
June 9, 1982, 7:00 p.m.
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