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CITY OF EDGEWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
SEPTEMBER 1, 1993 7:00 PM
CITY HALL
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Jack Corder, Director of Parks and Recreation, called the meeting
to order at 7:10 PM in the Edgewater City Hall.
Members present were Charlene Dennis, Thomas Tipton, and Betty
Rindone. John Cory and George Childs were absent.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
Charlene Dennis nominated Thomas Tipton to be Chairman, seconded by
Betty Rindone. There were no others nominations and Mr. Tipton was
voted in by acclamation.
Thomas Tipton nominated Charlene Dennis to be Vice Chairman,
seconded by Betty Rindone. There were no other nominations and
Mrs. Dennis was voted in by acclamation.
Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the June 2, 1993,
meeting and Mrs. Rindone seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-0.
Dedication of Riverwalk
Mr. Corder stated the dedication for the Riverwalk was held on
August 28th. He said it was nice, but the turn out was lighter
than expected, due to the weather and people being concerned about
the hurricane. He said there were only two areas which haven't
been completed, and one will be addressed soon, but the other may
take more time, as they may be moving the road to widen the bridge.
Mr. Tipton stated he has noticed that there are some sprinkler
systems in areas which are discoloring the walk and Mr. Corder
stated he cannot do anything about that because it comes from the
resident's well water and perhaps every now and then it can be
cleaned off. Mr. Tipton stated the walkway is really being used by
both bicyclists and walkers.
Mr. Tipton added another concern about Riverwalki that being people
walking their dogs and the mess they sometimes leave. He asked if
the City had an ordinance concerning citizens being responsible for
cleaning up after their pets. Mr. Corder stated we have an
ordinance against animals in the City parks, however, this is a
different type of situation. He noted that New Smyrna recently
passed a "pooper scooper" ordinance and perhaps we need to check
into this also. Mrs. Dennis suggested getting a copy of New
Smyrna's ordinance and see if it is feasible for us to pursue.
After further discussion Mrs. Dennis moved to send a memo to City
Council, asking them to direct the proper staff, perhaps the animal
control officer and attorney, to consider an ordinance for pet
clean up through out the city. Mrs. Rindone seconded the motion
and it CARRIED 3-0.
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NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED
Update on Prolect for Beautifvinq Medians
Mr. Corder stated we are presently waiting on a permit from the
State of Florida to do the jack and bore for installing the
sprinkler systems. He stated the grant was for beautifying the
three median strips located at U.S. 1 and Indian River Boulevard
and when the permit is in hand, we are ready to do the sprinkler
systems and then the planting. He stated the plants which will be
used are native plants, and had to be approved by the State. Some
of the plants which will be used are dwarf hollies, india
hawthornes, lantana, coonties, etc. Mr. Corder said he is
arranging to get help with the planting from the High School FFA
and cooperation from Jodi Geiger.
Parks & Recreation Monthlv Report
Mr. Corder said the past two months have been mostly concerned with
completing the Riverwalk. He said the adult co-ed softball teams
would begin play September 13th and we had 8 teams signed up.
There will be a girls softball clinic beginning and will run for 6
weeks, one evening per week. He stated we are also in the process
of finishing up the soccer sign ups. He added the Summer
Recreation Program was very successful this year, with about 120-
130 children that signed up.
Mr. Corder stated he had been in contact with the Rotary Club in
reference to scheduling band concerts in Rotary Park in mid-
October. He said they are also interested in an outdoor roller
skating night on the basketball court at the park, maybe one night
a week.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Corder stated he would be getting some literature and
information together for the Board to study on golf courses. He
said the Industrial Development Board has been working on this for
some time as well. Mr. Tipton agreed it's time to see what they've
come up with.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Rindone moved to adjourn,
seconded by Mrs. Dennis.
The meeting ended at 8:00 PM.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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Parks & Recreation Board
September I, 1993 Minutes