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RECREATION /CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING/PUBLIC DISCUSSION/FRDAP GRANT
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 7:00 PM
EDGEWATER COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
ROLL CALL /CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman, Tom Tipton called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Edgewater
Community Center. Members present were: Tom Tipton, James McGinnis, Maurice
Remillard, Shirley Pittman, Mike Visconti and Mike Tanksley. Also present was Jack
Corder, Director of Parks and Recreation/Maintenance.
FRDAP GRANT APPLICATION
Mr. Tipton stated this meeting was for the sole purpose of discussing the FRAP grant for
development of the ballfields, concession stand, restrooms and all purpose bike trail at
the Turgot Recreation Complex.
Mr. Corder stated the FRDAP grant is a state grant, a matching grant with a maximum
amount of $200,000.00 . He stated we can use the land and in -kind services as our
portion of the matching funds. He presented a sketch of the proposed development,
which he says is Phase II of the Recreation Complex. Phase II will consist of the
ballfield area, concession stand, restrooms and a multi - purpose bike /fitness trail. He
stated when the ballfield area is completed, we can then go to our old soccer fields for
renovation, as we now have 26 teams and the fields presently used are in poor condition
and not regulation size.
He stated this grant money could get our ballfields to completion, with the exception of
the lights. He added if the grant is awarded it doesn't become effective until July of
2000. He said this will be a top notch facility when completed, and is much welcomed
by the residents here.
Mr. Visconti asked to see the dividing line on the sketch between Phase I and II, and Mr.
Corder pointed out the boundaries of the property and where Phase I and II will start and
end. Mr. Tipton asked if there would be an outdoor basketball court, and Mr. Corder
replied there would not, because there will be a regulation indoor court in the
gymnasium. Mr. McGinnis asked what the sizes would be on the ballfields and Mr.
Corder replied the softball field would be 300 ft. and the baseball field would be 360 ft.
to equip the high school and adult leagues.
Mr. Corder stated that all the neighboring cities and counties apply for this grant and
therefore it is very competitive. He stated in the past, a lot of the grants have gone to
water - related projects. Mr. Tipton said he has been asked many times by residents what
the time frame will be for Phase I and Phase II. Mr. Corder replied that Phase I should be
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• opening next summer, and Phase II will depend on getting this grant or when funds are
available.
Mr. Tipton asked when we might know if we get the grant and Mr. Corder replied there is
no time frame given, but it may be after the first of the year. He said the deadline for it to
be in the mail is September 30
ADJOURNMENT
There being no public input or further items on the agenda, Mr. McGinnis moved to
adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Pittman. Motion CARRIED 6 -0.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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Recreation/Cultural Services Board Minutes
Special Meeting — September 28, 1999