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RECREATION/CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
MAY 11, 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: Mike
Visconti, David Turner, Diane Trout and Tom Tipton. Also present was Jack Corder,
Director of Parks and Recreation and Adelaide Carter, liaison from the Economic
Development Board. Arriving a few minutes after the meeting began was Councilman
James Brown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Turner moved to approve the Minutes of the April 12th meeting. Mrs. Trout
seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Cost Estimates for Seasonal Banners
Mr. Corder stated the prices are a little higher in the new catalogs than what they were a
few months ago. He estimated the total cost of 1 banner with the pole and bracket to be
$151.50 each. Mr. Corder stated Council directed him to research the cost ofthis and his
next question would have to be, how many banners does the Board feel we would need,
and in what locations? The main arteries would be the obvious choices - Park Avenue,
U.S. 1, Indian River Boulevard and perhaps Riverside Drive and City Hall. Mrs. Trout
asked how much of a discount we could get by ordering a large quantity and Mr. Corder
said roughly $5.00. Mr. Turner suggested going in with another city possibly to get a
better price. Mr. Brown suggested decorating the huge power poles on the Boulevard and
Mr. Corder stated he didn't think FPL had ever been approached about that before. Mr.
Turner stated he felt we shouldn't attract any more attention than necessary to them. Mr.
Visconti thought some climbing vines that bloom would be nice. Mr. Corder stated we
could look into that at a future date. The Board further discussed the banners and how
many they felt the city would need. They agreed that asking for 100 to begin with would
be a good start. They also discussed the possibilities they have with the banners, as in
changing them seasonally for other holidays as well, such as 4th of July, or simply
"Welcome to Edgewater" banners in some locations. Mr. Corder stated the new budget
for next year is being put together now and he would include the banners and work up a
cost estimate. Mr. Turner moved to ask Council for 100 banners for the holiday season to
be included in this year's budget and Mr. Visconti seconded the motion. Motion
CARRIED 4-0.
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Mr. Corder stated Council had also asked him to check on prices for a large Christmas
Tree, to be used as a main focal point in the city. The Board had agreed at a previous
meeting that the Fire Station on U.S. I would be an excellent location for such a tree.
Mr. Corder said the cost for 1 24 ft. plus, tree, fully lighted, would be $4,240.00. The
Board agreed they would like to have this included in the budget as well. They also
discussed what they would rather have, if only one could be worked out. Mr. Visconti
made a motion to include a main focal point tree for the city to be included in the budget
plans and if it came down to a decision between choosing banners or the tree, the Board
feels the banners are the better choice and should be given more weight. Mrs. Trout
seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4-0.
Set Date for Historical Mtg.
Mr. Tipton announced the resignation of Michael Tanksley, who is relocating to St.
Augustine. This agenda item was tabled at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Consulting Services for Park Redevelopment
Mr. Corder stated that at previous meetings the Board had discussed the renovating of
Kennedy Park and voted to review and redesign this park. He stated we have a :firm on
retainer with the City and they have been asked to come up with a redesign plan for this
park and costs for redevelopment. He stated we have used the :firm before, were happy
with their work, and the work done on the park would be completed in a couple of
months. The Board reviewed the proposal from the consulting :firm and Mr. Turner
moved to send a memo to Council recommending the City proceed with hiring Land
Design Innovations, Inc. to redesign and redevelop Kennedy Park. Mrs. Trout seconded
the motion and it CARRIED 4-0.
Beautification Ad Hoc Committee Report
The Board voted on the nominations received from Edgewater CItIZens for the
beautification award. There was a tie vote and the Board agreed to go ahead and award
both residences a beautification award. The winning addresses were 2612 Woodland
Drive and 2946 Sabal Palm Drive. Also, the Board voted to give a business award as
well, and the winner of this award was Sullivan's Auto Sales on N. Ridgewood Avenue.
Due to a good response from the public, the nomination coupons will again be placed in
the City Newsletter for a winner to be chosen in August.
Historical Ad Hoc Committee Report
With the resignation of Mr. Tanksley, there really was no Historical Report to be given.
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Mr. Tipton stated Oak Hill is in the process of adopting historical ordinances and they are
equally interested in what Edgewater will be doing, as they will be following in the same
direction.
MISCELLANEOUS
In discussion, the Board agreed that Mr. Corder's crew does a wonderful job on the
medians and in their everyday work in the parks. Mr. Tipton asked what could the Board
do to recognize their hard work and efforts. Mr. Turner moved to have "Recognition
Certificates" made up to be given to the maintenance crew as a Thank You from the
Board members. Mr. Tipton seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4-0.
Mr. Corder stated the City has come to an agreement regarding the Miller property next
to Dustins. He said a title search, survey, etc. are in progress now and then it will go to
Council for approval.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Trout moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Turner.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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