11-13-2008CITY OF EDGEWATER
RECREATION /CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
NOVEMBER 13, 2008 6:30 PM
LEISURE SERVICES OFFICE
1108 S. RIDGEWOOD AVENUE
MINUTES
ROLL CALL /CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipton called the meeting to order. Members present were, Debra Sopko, Mike
Visconti, Joe Fishback and Tom Tipton. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of
Leisure Services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Fishback made a motion to approve the Minutes of the April 10, 2008 meeting and
Mr. Visconti seconded. Motion CARRIED 4 -0.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Corder informed the Board that the playground equipment at Hawks Park is now in
place and being heavily used by the public. He also stated the Animal Shelter is under
construction and will be completed hopefully by Christmas, and there will be a grand
opening about 30 days later. He said the Kennedy Park project will be out for bids soon,
along with the Hawks Park amphitheater roof.
NEW BUSINESS
Change to By -Laws
The Board discussed the changes to the by -laws which include changing the membership
from 7 members to 5 members, with a quorum being 3 members. Also to include
providing a recommendation to Council for board vacancies and re- appointments with
current applications accompanying the request. The last change is a deletion in the
Powers and Duties, regarding historical preservation. Mr. Visconti made a Motion to
improve the changes to the by -laws and submit them to Council for final approval. Mrs.
Sopko seconded the Motion and it CARRIED 4 -0.
Mr. Tipton and Mr. Visconti submitted their signed memos indicating they wish to be re-
appointed as Board members, due to their terms expiring.
Department Operations Update
Mr. Corder gave an update on his Department, reminding everyone of the upcoming 18
Annual Christmas Parade on December 13 at 10 AM. The parade will proceed as usual
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from the landfill site on Airpark Road, down Indian River Boulevard and ending at the
*.r Winn Dixie plaza.
Mr. Fishback asked about the plans for Kennedy Park and Mr. Corder stated the
engineers are doing a bid packet for the reconstruction plans. He said it will be a water
related based park with a gazebo, restrooms and more trees and landscaping. He said it
should hopefully be completed by April I 2009, in accordance with the $200,000. state
grant requirements.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Visconti made a motion to adjourn, seconded by
Mrs. Sopko. Motion CARRIED 4 -0.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
Recreation/Cultural Services l3d.
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