08-05-1992
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
AND SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE
AUGUST 5, 1992 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman, Larry Lanchone, called the meeting to order at 7:02
P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall Conference Room.
Members present were: Larry Lanchoney, Thomas Tipton, John Cory
and Danny Hatfield. Board member Sharon Mooney was absent.
Present from the Senior Citizen Advisory Ad Hoc Committee were Ben
Berman and Joseph LeTeurneau. Also present was Jack Corder,
Director of Parks and Recreation and Mark Miller from the press.
SENIOR CITIZEN AD HOC COMMITTEE/OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Berman stated everyone was happy with the boccie ball shed, but
someone had questioned if there was a roller to pack down the clay.
Mr. Corder stated to his knowledge there had never been one
available for that purpose.
Mr. Lanchoney asked if Mr. Corder had received any input at all
from senior citizens lately and Mr. Corder replied he had not. Mr.
Corder suggested using the bi-monthly newsletter and inserting a
small questionnaire aimed at the senior sector. The Board agreed
this was a good idea and discussed how the lack of indoor
facilities has been a real hindrance in providing recreation to the
seniors. Mr. LeTeurneau stated he goes to the Aqua Park water
aerobic classes and it is a big hit with the seniors. He also
mentioned he had the opportunity to see the Summer Recreation
Program kids there one day and said they appeared to be having a
great time and noted that all the children were really well
behaved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES/PARK BOARD
Mr. Hatfield moved to approve the minutes of the June 3, 1992
minutes, with a correction on Page 2, Paragraph 5, and it should
read "W. R. Hough, II not II H. R. Hough II . Mr. Tipton seconded the
motion and it CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Status of 26 Acres
Mr. Lanchoney stated the plans for the 26 Acres originally included
a multi-use facility (gymnasium) and asked if that was still
included in the plan, as that could provide a location for many
senior activities. Mr. Corder replied it is and that the plans
have not changed at all except he is moving a couple of things
around, but not eliminating anything. Mr. Corder stated he spoke
with the Florida League of Cities concerning funding and he was not
real encouraged. He stated that the City has to commit to a
revenue source and impact fees are not considered as such. The
Board discussed the proposal that was submitted by W.R. Hough in
previous years and were not really happy with it, or convinced that
it was the way to handle the funding. Mr. Corder brought up the
upcoming referendum concerning the 1 penny sales tax and stated
that if it passed, there would be a considerable amount of money
that would be earmarked for the development of the 26 acres and
other worthwhile projects such as road paving and bicycle paths.
Mr. Corder stated the 26 acre property will be paid for this
November and it is time to start getting the permits from St. Johns
Water Management District, so that when funding becomes available,
we would be ready to start development. Mr. Tipton suggested
reviewing the 26 Acre plan again at the next meeting.
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OLD BUSINESS - CONTINUED
Status of Kennedv Park
Mr. Lanchoney stated that the tennis courts at Kennedy Park are a
disgrace to look at and asked Mr. Corder what if anything was
planned to improve this situation. Mr. Corder replied that he just
got the go ahead to get permission to go out for bids in September
to resurface the courts and put in new lights.
Mr. Lanchoney asked if there had been any decisions on the adjacent
piece of property to Kennedy Park and Mr. Corder replied the City
had made an offer on it and then there was a discrepancy with the
deed. He stated the discrepancy was taken care of and the price
went way up and the City backed off.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Bike Path Plan
Mr. Lanchoney asked if we were ready to go out for bids on the
Riverwalk. Mr. Corder stated he has the revised plans back now and
there are just a few areas of concern left and he hopes to go out
for bids sometime in September with completion hopefully by
December.
Parks and Recreation Monthlv Report
Mr. Corder discussed the success of the Summer Recreation Program
which the City ran for the first time this year. He said he was
extremely happy with the way the program ran and there were very
few problems. He talked about the baseball league and the
tournaments which ran through most of June and July. He discussed
some of the plans for the median strips that he received grant
money for and said he hoped this project could begin in October.
He also stated that the recycled material that he ordered to repair
the boat docks at Kennedy Park was in and there was only one left
to repair now.
Mr. Lanchoney asked if he could do a report on the Summer Program,
costs, etc. so there would be a comparison for next year and Mr.
Corder replied he would.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Hatfield moved to adjourn,
seconded by Mr. Cory. The meeting ended at 8:20 P.M.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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Parks and Recreation Board/Senior
Citizen Advisory Committee