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07-20-2000 .... .."", RECREA TION/CUL TURAL SERVICES BOARD JULY 20, 2000 6:30 PM EDGEWATER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER The Vice Chairman, Glen Murphey called the July 20, 2000 meeting to order. Members present were: Glen Murphey, Tom Tipton, Mike Visconti, Mike Tanksley, Jo Hagan, Diane Trout and David Turner. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of Parks and RecreationlMaintenance, and Adelaide Carter, liaison from the Economic Development Board. Also present for a portion of the meeting was City Manager, Kenneth Hooper and Councilman James Brown. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tanksley moved to approve the June 8, 2000 Minutes and Mr. Visconti seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 7-0. At this time Mr. Corder welcomed the three new members to the Board - Jo Hagan, Diane Trout and David Turner. OLD BUSINESS Discussion of Fountain Mr. Corder stated just for discussion purposes, the Board needs to be thinking of what to do with the fountain at the U.S. I and Indian River Blvd. intersection, as this area is going to be converted into a turn lane when the Blvd. gets widened. He said absolutely the Library would not be feasible, as D.O.T. will already be taking too much land there. Mr. Visconti asked if it could just be moved back and Mr. Corder replied it could but it would not really be visible there. Mr. Turner suggested possibly the entrance to the City from 95 or on Turgot, going toward the new YMCA, but Mr. Corder stated the City does not own that property. Jo Hagan suggested an area in Menard Park and Mr. Tanksley suggested along the Riverwalk somewhere. The Board also discussed possibly re- working the fountain and making it more modern, or considering something instead like Port Orange has. Mr. Corder said this is not a decision that needs to be made immediately, but asked the Board to come back to the September meeting with what they would like to see. Report on Current Proiects Mr. Corder stated the gym project is moving along, they are grading the road and parking lot for paving and inside they are installing the HV AC system. Once the HV AC is completed, work inside should move along rather quickly. He stated the October time frame is still on track. July 20, 2000 Minutes I --- ....., The skateboard park at Whistle Stop Park is under construction and the curbing and top section have been poured. He noted the heat, rain, and contractor's busy schedule has slowed this down somewhat, but he is still looking for completion in August. Mr. Corder stated he is still waiting for the permit from D.O.T. for the beautification of the medians, just north and south of Roberts Road, which was submitted in May. Once the permit is in hand, we can proceed. He said he has spoken with the Bell South Telephone Pioneers, who do volunteer work, and all they ask is that a plaque is put up in their recognition, in exchange for the planting of the trees and shrubs. The Board also discussed businesses and the adopt a median program. It was noted that Titusville and Port Orange do this, and Mr. Hooper recommended we send a letter to these two cities and ask how their program is run. Mr. Corder stated the County has scheduled the paving of Turgot Avenue to the gym site with the Community Development Block Grant funds. They have their permitting and design plan finished and we have asked to speed the project up, but they have bidding and their own schedules to follow. They feel it will be done by the end of October. Lastly, Mr. Corder stated the Concerts in Rotary Park are once again in full swing, with the first one being this evening. Concert times are every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Rotary Park. Councilman Brown asked if any more had been done to plan for the lighting of the Riverwalk and the lighting in the parking lot at Rotary. Mr Corder stated it is in the 5 year master plan for the Riverwalk lighting, but was lower on the list of priorities at this time. The lighting in the parking lot at Rotary is in the budget for next year so that will be addressed sooner and can be paid for with impact fee funds. NEW BUSINESS Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman This item had been postponed since January, due to the lack of having a full board membership. Mr. Tanksley made a motion to leave the Chairman and Vice Chairman positions as is, with Mr. Tipton as Chairman, and Glen Murphey as Vice Chairman. The Board had no discussion on this matter and Mr. Turner seconded the Motion. Both Chairpersons were re-elected by acclamation. Beautification Award The Board voted on the beautification business award and the winner was the Eckerd Drugs on the comer of U.S. I and Indian River Blvd. Mr. Tanksley noted they were very cooperative also in saving a historical tree on the site when their building was being put up. The Board also submitted their choices for a zone one residence, to be voted on in August. July 20, 2000 Minutes 2 ...... """"'" Beautification Ad Hoc Committee Report Mr. Visconti stated he felt beautification was pretty much covered with the report on the medians and the fountain and the beautification award. Mr. Visconti asked what was going on with the advertising benches and Councilman Brown stated their lease was coming up for renewal and Council will be addressing that. Historical Ad Hoc Committee Report Mr. Tanksley stated the search money for the year has been used up and due to the heat, there haven't been any digs recently. He said his committee has gotten maps from the city to give to the search committee to begin the archaeological dig the Council has already funded. They are also working up a list of the areas within the city that have the highest potential. Mr. Brown stated they are hoping to have an employee training session so they can be on the lookout for historical sites and artifacts, so they will know what to look for as they are out in the field working. He also said he would like to get an aerial photo of the canal between Edgewater and New Smyrna border, before work starts there and important historical information could be lost. Mr. Corder stated he would like the Board to review their copies of the newly passed historical ordinance, as this Board will be responsible for the procedures to preserve historical issues in Edgewater. They will be working with the Planning and Building Departments and the State Historical people also. He said the first issue will more than likely be the Hawks Park Club and Mr. Tanksley stated he has a couple of sites in mind also. It was suggested the ad hoc committee might set up an educational program for the city employees and perhaps a training video, and Mr. Tanksley agreed that was a good idea. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Corder stated they received a $150,000 grant for the new ballfield complex at the Recreation Complex on Turgot. Mr. Turner stated he is on a list to get information to apply for grant money to get lighting for soccer fields through the U.S. Youth Soccer Association. Money is only given to non profit corporations and they are attempting to form one to support the city in athletic programs. Mr. Corder also mentioned he would once again like to bring up the issue of kayaks and canoe rental at Menard Park and hoped to discuss this much further at the next meeting and get a recommendation for Council. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Tipton moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Tanksley. Minutes submitted by: Barb Kowall July 20, 2000 Minutes 3