02-03-1993
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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
AND SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 3,1992 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman, Larry Lanchoney, called the meeting to order at 7:02
P.M. in the Edgewater City Hall Conference Room.
Members present were: Larry Lanchoney, Danny Hatfield, Sharon
Mooney, John Cory and Torn Tipton. Also present was Jack Corder,
Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr. Ben Berman of the Senior
Citizen Advisory Committee was also present.
SENIOR CITIZEN AD HOC COMMITTEE/OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Lanchoney asked for any business from Mr. Berman and he replied
there was none. Mr. Lanchoney stated in December the Board
discussed the continuation of the Ad Hoc Committee because of the
minimal input received and now the second member of the Committee
had resigned. Mr. Lanchoney asked for discussion on this matter.
Mrs. Mooney said the Seniors must be happy with the way things are
and Mr. Berman felt the problem is they voice their opinions among
themselves and not through the proper channels. Mrs. Mooney stated
the point of the Committee was to find out what the Seniors were
really interested, and why set up programs that they might not
really want. Mr. Berman suggested putting a questionnaire in the
paper to maybe get a response from Seniors that way. Mr. Corder
stated he only had two responses to be on this Committee when it
was first formed, and said he would be glad to put something in the
next City newsletter. Mrs. Mooney moved to do the questionnaire
and give the Seniors one more chance to respond, using Mr. Berman's
phone number as a contact and to ask also for new members for the
Committee. Mr. Tipton seconded the motion and it CARRIED 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES/PARK BOARD
Mr. Cory moved to approve the minutes of the December 2, 1992
minutes and Mrs. Mooney seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
OLD BUSIIfESS
Mr. Lanchoney asked if Mr. Corder had heard any response from the
letter from the Board pertaining to New Smyrna Beach possibly
considering extending the Riverwalk into their City. Mr. Corder
replied he hadn't received any reaction from the Council yet.
Mr. Tipton asked if the testing had begun at the Menard Park and
Mr. Corder replied that the testing had been stopped by Council.
He stated until the river and water has been cleaned up and the
effluent discharge stopped, this would not be feasible to continue
this issue.
STATUS OF RESURFACING TENNIS COURTS
Mr. Corder stated the Nidy Company was supposed to have been done
with the courts today, but they were delayed by the weather. He
said the only thing left to do was the lines on the courts and
noted that the courts at Whistle Stop Park would be going out for
bids probably in March. Mr. Lanchoney asked the cost to resurface
the courts and Mr. Corder replied about $2,100.00.
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OLD BUSIHESS - CORTIHUED
STATUS OF BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Mr. Corder stated the new basketball league was running well and we
had 12 teams for our first year, which was really good. He stated
the Church was very cooperative with us on any problems and
scheduling. He added a survey had been given to the players and
coaches and parents for any suggestions on improving the program
for the next year and he is anxious to see the responses.
MISCELLAHEOUS
Mr. Corder stated he had completed the priority list for the 26
acre site that the Board had requested at an early meeting. He
said it was really difficult to prioritize, due to the problems of
funding. He stated if funding were through grants, then the
outdoor facilities would be first priority and if money were
acquired through creative financing then the gymnasium would be
first priority. He noted that most of the grants in the near
future would more than likely be funneled to Southern Florida, due
to the damage caused by the hurricane there. He said the Council
was having meetings ~oon on the goals of the City and the 26 acre
site would be an item on his list to bring up. Mr. Lanchoney asked
if they shouldn't make the public more aware of the problems with
this proj ect. He stated the Board knew there was not money
available to build these facilities, but perhaps the public should
be made aware of why the project is not being developed. Mr.
Corder agreed the public should be informed, but noted the total
master plan should be completed first. He stated maybe the memo
about the priorities, once passed onto Council, may help to get the
master plan completed. He noted the engineering projects for the
City were really tied up right now with the sewer and road paving
projects. Mr. Lanchoney stated even though we are at a standstill
now, we shouldn't forget about it, but give it to the Council and
let the public be aware of the problems, and see if anything can be
worked out. After much discussion, Mr. Hatfield moved to send this
priority letter, along with the Board's endorsement, to Council, or
via Council to the City at large. Mrs. Mooney seconded the motion
and it CARRIED 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Corder combined the reports from December and January to
include the Christmas parade, Santa House, seasonal decorations on
Indian River Boulevard, work on the Riverwalk, and work on the
beautification grant for the median strips. He noted we had sent
out a survey for bicycle riders in the last newsletter, but we
received a very poor response of about 50 people.
ADJOURlfMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Hatfield moved to adjourn,
seconded by Mrs. Mooney.
The meeting ended at 8:15 PM.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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Parks and Recreation Board
February 3, 1993