01-13-2015 City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Recreation & Cultural Services Board
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 4:45 PM Leisure Services Office
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman, Tom Tipton called the meeting to order at 4:45
p.m. in the Leisure Services Office.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present were: Thomas Tipton, Michael Visconti, Debra
Sopko, Kadie Mullins and Walt Zakaluzny. Also present was Jack
Corder, Director of Leisure Services and Barb Kowall, Board
Coordinator.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board member Mike Visconti made a Motion to approve the
Minutes of the December 18th, 2014 Special Meeting. Board
member Kadie Mullins Seconded the Motion. This Motion was
unanimously approved.
4. OLD BUSINESS
Presentation of Awards for Christmas Light Decorating Contest
At the arrival of the winners for the Christmas Light Decorating
contest, the gift baskets were presented and pictures taken of the
families separately and with the Board. The Keith Draper family
of 3211 Needle Palm Drive won the "Christmas Lights Only"
category and the David Houser family of 27 Wildwood Drive won
the category for "Christmas Lights W/Animation/Inflatables".
5. NEW BUSINESS
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for year 2015
Walt Zakaluzny nominated Tom Tipton for Chairman. There were
no other nominations. Debra Sopko nominated Kadie Mullins for
Vice-Chairman. There were no other nominations. Both votes
were 5-0 for approval of the nominees.
Ideas for Whistle Stop Park Renovation
Board member Kadie Mullins and Jack Corder, Director both had
conceptual plans for the park that were presented to the Board.
They were similar and included such plans as: Expansion of the
skate park, new pavilions, renovations to the restrooms, paved
sidewalk path/trail, paved parking lot, adult jungle gym, splash
pad for the kids, an all-inclusive playground (handicapped
accessible) expansion of the existing building for a clubhouse, new
signage, colorful mural for the racquet court walls and a camera
system to monitor the park. The Board discussed these ideas in
length. Kadie Mullins made a Motion to have these suggestions
from the Board presented to Council. Debra Sopko seconded the
motion and it Carried unanimously. Mr. Corder stated he would
report to Council and suggest the next step would be to hire an
engineer to draw a design.
6. Miscellaneous
Mr. Visconti inquired about the possibility of adding more seating
to the amphitheater at Hawks Park and Mr. Corder explained that
it would hamper other events and use up space we presently use
for the many events held there.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall