01-11-2007
CITY OF EDGEW A TER
RECREA TION/CUL TURAL SERVICES BOARD
JANUARY 11,2007 6:30 PM
EDGEW A TER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipton called the meeting to order. Members present were Tom Tipton, Mike
Visconti, Kat Bearsley, and Joe Fishback. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of
Leisure Services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Bearsley moved to approve the Minutes of the August 10,2006 meeting and Mr.
Fishback seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
A Day At The Park
Mr. Corder informed the Board of the activities to be held at A Day At The Park, which
included a craft show, band entertainment, a rock climb and bungee jump for kids, food
vendors, military vehicles on display and a karate demonstration. He noted there was to
be a backyard barbecue cook off as well, but only one person had signed up. That will be
postponed to a later date and time.
Status of Proiects
Mr. Corder stated there has been a major blockade on the amphitheater roof. He said he
had to turn in the performance bond on the company, as they did not fulfill their
obligations. The only work that was done was the footers. He hoped to see it resolved in
a few months and then we could go back to State Bid. Mr. Fishback asked if it would
cost extra money because of this, and Mr. Corder replied no. The Board discussed how
the future lights and sound would be done on the project.
Mr. Corder said the soccer complex was coming along nicely and was sprigged in early
November. He said the concrete was poured, the concession stand is being renovated and
the fence is being worked on this month. Most of the work is being done in-house.
He said he was getting quotes from the engineer for the storm water plans and permitting
for Kennedy Park. This project is funded by a $200,000.00 FRDAP grant.
Mr. Corder said the engineer still does not have the St. John's Water Management permit
for the Shuffleboard facilities at Rotary Park. He is meeting with him soon for the design
and specifications for this project. Mr. Visconti asked if it were possible to get some
bocci ball courts in along with this project and Mr. Corder replied we could look at that
once the project is completed and we see how much land is left. Mr. Corder stated the
shuffleboard clubhouse being built will be 1,200 sq. feet (including the restrooms, storage
area and kitchen) He said he would like to extend it another 1,000 ft. someday, when the
funds might be available.
Park Update
Mr. Corder stated we are working with the Police Department on putting a sub-station in
at Whistle Stop Park. This will provide the Police with better access to what is going on
in the park and surrounding area of Florida Shores. Portions of the park will also be
covered by a web cam (racquetball, skateboard, and pavilion area.) Parents would also
have access through the City web site to see what is going on. The Police will be housed
in the newly remodeled Leisure Services office that was there, and it is almost complete
except for the computers and web cam system.
Mr. Fishback asked if there was any hope of getting an Arts Building at Hawks Park,
behind the Leisure Services office, and Mr. Corder replied that would all be up to the
next couple of year's economy.
MISCELLANEOUS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Visconti moved to adiourn, seconded by Mrs.
Bearsley. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall