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02-08-2001 '-" ~ RECREATION/CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD FEBRUARY 8, 2001 6:30 PM EDGEWATER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER The Chairman, Tom Tipton called the meeting to order. Members present were: Tom Tipton, Mike Viscont~ Diane Trout, and Glen Murphey. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of Parks and Recreation and Julia Wood, member of the Oak Hill Historical Committee. Board members Mike Tanksley, David Turner and Jo Hagan were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Visconti moved to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2001 meeting and Mr. Murphey seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. OLD BUSINESS Alternative Uses/City Hall The Board again discussed possible uses for the old City Hall Complex, should it be sold and a new location is found for a new building elsewhere. Mr. Corder asked what could be done with it as a recreation facility, or what could be done with the park across the street, if the City chooses to keep City Hall in the same location. Mrs. Trout asked what sort of facilities are in the building now that could be utilized and Mr. Corder replied it is basically office spaces with restrooms - no kitchen facilities. Mr. Tipton felt the best use of this property and the park across the street from a resident standpoint, would be to move the City Hall to a new location. He also stated Kennedy Park should be completely redone to make it more functional. Mr. Visconti, who was on the Siting Committee stated they had discussed the possibility of buying all the land, going west to u.s. 1 and making that whole block area a government complex. He also felt having that area full of shops and boutiques would be a nice asset or having Kennedy Park turned into a passive park, nicely landscaped with a big flag. The Board also discussed the need to find boat ramps elsewhere, possibly Menard Park, to renovate Kennedy and make it more functional than just being a boat parking lot. Mr. Tipton stated this whole area would make a nice little historic district and Mr. Murphey agreed, noting the old City Hall building would make a good museum. Mr. Corder stated these decisions are still way down the road, but would like the Board to come up with 3 options. (1) What if the City Hall stays in the present location, how should we redesign the park? (2) What if the City Hall moves completely out of here, what do we do with this as a recreation complex? and (3) If they move City Hall out of here, what should we do with one portion as a recreation complex and the other portion as a business ( restaurant, boutiques, etc.)? The Board agreed to come back with their three options. 'W>' """" Arriving at this time was Julia Wood, Chairman of the Oak Hill Historical Preservation Board. Mr. Tipton introduced her to the Board members. She stated she does grant writing and serves as the Oak Hill Chairman. She stated she is willing to help Edgewater in any she can regarding historical projects and would like to see the three cities working together, Edgewater, New Smyrna, and Oak Hill. Review of Christmas Banners Mr. Corder stated that Council has asked for us to look into something for the holiday season, due to the loss of the lights on Indian River Boulevard. The Board had previously discussed holiday banners and reviewed prices and designs. Mr. Corder stated with banners it may be possible to put them in several locations; U.S. 1, the Boulevard and Roberts Rd. depending on the cost. Mrs. Trout asked what size we were aiming for and Mr. Tipton stated there were two, 30 x 60 and 30 x 96. He also said you want to stay away from the color blue, as unless they are lighted they do not show up well at night. There was some discussion on a possible Adopt a Banner program, and Mr. Tipton also explained the procedure New Smyrna used with the Chamber. The Board picked out some designs they felt would be appropriate and Mr. Corder agreed to come back next month, with a total cost, as the banner prices did not include the pole brackets or poles. The Board also talked about a tree that could be used as a focal point for the whole city, and the members agreed a good location would be in front ofthe Fire Station on U.S. 1. Beautification Award Coupon/N ewsletter The Board reviewed the beautification award coupon that will be going in the next newsletter for residents who would like to make nominations for their neighbors, friends, or any residence deserving of a beautification award. The Board agreed the coupon should go in the next newsletter, as written. NEW BUSINESS Beautification Ad Hoc Committee Report Mr. Visconti asked how soon the widening of 442 would begin and Mr. Corder stated April of 2002. Mr. Visconti questioned with the time frame could we not repair the fountain and re-landscape around it, as it looks really bad right now. Mr. Corder stated the whole base needs to be reworked as it is not big enough and he is not sure he wants to do that until after the fountain is relocated, due to the cost, but he will look into it. Historical Ad Hoc Committee Report Mr. Tipton stated he attended a meeting in Oak Hill last week and they were discussing the possibility of the getting our 3 cities working together on grants (New Smyrna, Edgewater and Oak Hill) it would make a lot more impact on applying. Ms. Wood agreed there is more money with a cooperative effort and the deadline on the first historical restoration grant deadline is coming up in March 31st and doesn't come up '-' ....., again till August 31 st. Mr. Corder stated the Wilkinson house on Riverside Drive might be a good choice for that, but wasn't sure there would be enough money. Ms. Wood said the grant provides the money. Mr. Corder said he has had the County Historian, a contractor and a few others walk through the house and with the shape it's in, the County Historian stated he wasn't sure you could get enough money for it. Ms. Wood stated she would bring the grant package to the next meeting for the Board to look over. Mr. Corder stated also the property that he has been interested in next to Dustin's, is now back on the board again. Ifhe ever acquires that property, he would like to use the house for offices and a portion of it for a museum, and its proximity to the YMCA and Recreation Complex makes it desirable. Mr. Corder stated there presently is grant money this year with New Smyrna and Port Orange for a survey ofthe area. He stated that was the $5,000.00 that the City put up for this project which should be coming up this summer. Mr. Tipton stated the ultimate goal of the surveys is to establish the Turnbull Colony and its people all the way down from New Smyrna to Oak Hill. MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Trout stated they still needed to decide on the colors for the painting of the "Welcome to Edgewater" signs. The Board discussed this and Mrs. Trout made a motion to have the signs a cream color with dark blue lettering. Mr. Murphey seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4-0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Murphey moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Trout. Minutes submitted by Barb Kowall