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RECREA TION/CUL TURAL SERVICES BOARD
JUNE 14,2001 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, Jo Hagan, Diane Trout, David Turner and Mike Visconti. 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 May 10, 2001 meeting. Mr. Turner
seconded the motion and it CARRIED 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Seasonal Banners
Mr. Visconti stated he contacted Bob Garrity, who did the banners for Canal Street in
New Smyrna. He stated the banners were a little smaller than what the Board had
previously picked out, but the price was about half the cost. Mr. Corder stated he
received the information from Mr. Visconti and used this when he submitted his budget
for next year.
Beautification Proiect for Menard Park
Mr. Corder asked Mrs. Hagan and Mrs. Trout if they could do a small re-design of the
plans for Menard Park, as that will be where the fountain will be relocated to, and both
agreed. Mr. Corder stated he would like to get to this project soon. He also stated the
project for Whistle Stop is temporarily on hold.
NEW BUSINESS
Applicant Review to Replace Board Member
The Board reviewed the 7 applications for board positions and agreed to interview 3 of
them at the next meeting, before submitting a recommendation to Council.
Discussion on Beautification oflndian River Blvd. in coniunction with 442 widening.
Mr. Corder stated the widening project on 442 should begin sometime next year and
although the beautification along the roadways will be later, we need to start thinking
about it and coming up with ideas. He stated there will be 5 lanes for traffic and a
sidewalk on each side which will be flush with the curbs and there will be possibly 5 ft.
to work with in width and will run from U.S. 1 to Air Park Road. It is this area that we
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need to look for ideas. From Air Park to 1-95 will have 4 or 5 huge medians which
D.O.T. will be using for retention areas so there may be some restrictions on what can go
there. He stated there will also be a large retention area near Evergreen Dr. and D.O.T
will be landscaping that portion. The Board agreed to come back with ideas in the
coming months and also agreed they would like to see something simple, low
maintenance and colorful.
Beautification Ad Hoc Committee Report
Mr. Visconti stated he had a great response with the awarding of two residences and a
business for the last beautification award. He said the News Observer did a good job
with the story and explaining how we go about choosing the winners. The next award
will be chosen in August.
Historical Ad Hoc Committee Report
Mr. Tipton asked the status of the first meeting for the Historical Committee and Mr.
Corder stated he would like to hold off until we get our new member and have a full
Board. He is a member of the committee in Oak Hill and said they are working on a
possible historic district near Mary Dewees Park and he would keep us posted what is
happening down there.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Corder stated the negotiations continue for the purchase of the Miller property, next
to Dustin's. Title search and surveys are already done. This property includes 7 acres of
land, a house, and two garages. He stated he would like to turn this into a cultural center
with classroom meeting rooms, a city museum, Parks Dept. offices, an arboretum and
perhaps an amphitheater.
Mr. Corder stated LDI had been hired by Council to do redesign plans for Kennedy Park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Tipton moved to adjourn, seconded by Mike
Visconti.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
Recreation/Cultural Services Bd.
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