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04-12-2001 '-' .."""" RECREA TION/CUL TURAL SERVICES BOARD APRIL 12, 2001 6:30 PM EDGEWATER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Tom Tipton. Those present were: Jo Hagan, Diane Trout, Mike Visconti, Tom Tipton and Glen Murphey. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of Parks and Recreation and Adelaide Carter, liaison from the Economic Development Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Trout moved to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2001 meeting and Mr. Visconti seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS Options for City Hall Complex The Board was asked at the last meeting to come up with their ideas on what should be done with the City Hall Complex under these circumstances: (1) If the City Hall stays in the present location, how should we redesign the park? (2) If the City Hall moves completely out, what do we do with the building as a recreation complex? And (3) If they move City Hall out, what should we do with one portion as a recreation complex and the other portion as a business (restaurant, boutiques, etc.)? After much discussion, the Board agreed that: If the City Hall was to stay at its present location, the shuffleboard courts at Kennedy should be moved to the Rotary Park, per the Park Master Plan. The park should be redesigned to get the most benefit for the public use. The Board also agreed there was a need to rework the boat ramps and the parking problems or possibly find a new location to place boat ramps. This is a much used facility for the public and could not be done away with. If the City Hall were relocated, the Board determined this area should be turned into a multi-use facility. This possibly including a restaurant, boutiques, museum, etc. In conclusion, Mrs. Trout moved that the Board recommend review and redesign of Kennedy Park, per the Master Plan and if City Hall was to relocate to use the City Hall building complex as a multi-use facility for an upscale restaurant, museum, boutiques, etc. Mrs. Hagan seconded the motion and it CARRIED 5-0. Park Beautification Project - Whistle Stop Park Mr. Corder stated he has negotiated a deal with an Eagle Scout to do the beautification project at Whistle Stop Park along with the help of other Scouts. Mrs. Hagan asked if Recreation/Cultural Services Bd. Minutes April 12,2001 1 '-' ,." someone would be supervising him and Mr. Corder replied the parents would be there and the Scoutmaster also. He said he should be starting the project somewhere around the 1st of May and would be done with it in a weekend's time. Mrs. Hagan asked if she and Mrs. Trout could be present when the work was done, as they originated the plan and wanted to see it done correctly. Mr. Corder stated absolutely, and he would notifY the Eagle Scout that they would be there to oversee the project. Both ladies asked that the next beautification project to be done, be Menard Park, as it is badly in need of beautification. NEW BUSINESS Beautification Ad Hoc Committee Report Mr. Visconti once again brought up the subject of the fountain. He would like to see the plaque put back and some colorful landscaping added. Mr. Corder stated he was not in favor of spending more money on the fountain area when it is going to be moved and that area being turned into a turn lane for 442. He said they have replanted that area several times and the pond in the fountain is really too small and on windy days the water blows out and kills the plants due to the chlorine in the water. Mr. Visconti asked when the Park Avenue project was going to be started and Mr. Corder replied he has applied for the permit for that and D.O.T. is asking for some additional information and also they are saying we will not be able to do the second median north of Park Avenue as planned as a business is going in there, and it will be used for a turn lane. Historical Ad Hoc Committee Mr. Tanksley was absent, therefore there was no historical report, however, Mr. Tipton stated there have been some meetings of the Oak Hill Historical Board and they are interested in a cooperative effort between Edgewater and New Smyrna. He said Mr. Tanksley has been working with the folks in St. Augustine on a historical project and that is taking a lot of his time right now. The Board received a copy of the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance for them to review. Mr. Corder stated we need to very soon call the first meeting of the Historic Preservation Board and get that underway. There are certain state requirements that have to be met. He said there are issues coming up that will have to go through this Board, the first one possibly being the Oaklynn Cemetery. The Board discussed some of the older buildings within the city which they feel qualify as in need of historical preservation. MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Trout asked if Mr. Corder had investigated the costs of the pole brackets for the seasonal banners, which they had discussed at earlier meetings. Mr. Corder stated he had reviewed it somewhat and the pole brackets are almost as expensive as the banners. Recreation/Cultural Services Bd. Minutes April 12,2001 2 .--- ...., Mrs. Trout also asked about the "Welcome to Edgewater" sign. Mr. Visconti said he spoke with Steve Dennis from the Chamber regarding this and Mr. Dennis said they are going to make all new signs, similar to the concrete signs used in South Daytona. Mr. Corder said he spoke to Mr. Dennis as well and he said they are still looking into it, but because of the cost, it may be two years down the line. In the mean time, he said, they were going to have committee members look over the color scheme suggested by the Board, so they can be repainted, until they are replaced with new ones. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Tipton moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Trout. Minutes submitted by Barb Kowall Recreation/Cultural Services Bd. Minutes April 12, 2001 3