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RECREATION/CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
AUGUST 16,2001 6:30 PM
EDGEW A TER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman, Tom Tipton called the meeting to order. Members present were: Mike
Visconti, Jo Hagan, David Turner and Tom Tipton. Also present was Jack Corder,
Director of Parks and Recreation and Kat Bearsley, Board member applicant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Hagan noted a correction to be placed in the minutes, referring to the possible future
location of the fountain and it being near the rock by the sign, not at the park entrance.
Mr. Turner moved to approve the minutes with this correction and Mrs. Hagan seconded
the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Seasonal Banners
Mr. Visconti stated he had given a sample of the banners from a local business who
makes them to Mr. Corder. Mr. Corder stated during the Budget Workshop with Council,
they were considering lighted pole decorations. He said he made packets up for each
choice, the banners and the lighted decorations,and gave them to Council for comparison.
He stated the City Manager put money in the budget for something, whether it be banners
or lighted decorations. Mr. Tipton stated he felt the banners are much less maintenance
and more cost effective for the taxpayer's money. He felt it is important that they be
simple, versatile, and cost effective. The Board discussed in length the versatility of the
banners and how they can be used for other holidays also, especially a patriotic version of
banner which could be used during 4th of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day, etc. The City
could start with the seasonal banners for Christmas and incorporate the other holidays as
money and budget allows. Mr. Visconti asked about the big tree suggested for a main
focal point for the City, and Mr. Corder stated Council had not decided on that as of yet.
After lengthy discussion Mr. Turner moved to send a memo to Council stating that as a
Board they would recommend the purchase of seasonal banners over the lighted
decorations, due to the simplicity, versatility and cost effectiveness of the banners. Mrs.
Hagan seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4-0.
Beautification Proiect at Menard
Mr. Corder stated he had just met with Debbie Green from the Water Alliance Co-op and
she said the County has hired a landscape architect to do the design and there is $2,500.
in grant money for the expenses of the architect and the plants. He noted the architect is
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aware already that the fountain will be relocated to this park, so his design will reflect
that. Mr. Visconti stated he is still working on getting the fountain relocation stopped.
Mr. Tipton stated this had already been voted on previously by the Board after several
discussions and it was voted to relocate the fountain to Menard Park and as far as he is
concerned this is a dead issue. Mr. Corder stated once again that D.G.T. is making the
present location a turn lane and the fountain has to be relocated. He stated this cost will
be borne by the D.G.T. and they are also paying to replace the bridge at the end of the
Boulevard. He also noted they will be providing $100,000.00 for landscaping along 442
after the widening, and the Board needs to start focusing on this.
NEW BUSINESS
Interview with Kat Bearsley
Mr. Tipton introduced Kat Bearsley to the Board members. Mrs. Bearsley stated she
moved to Edgewater in the 70's and owns a local business here. She likes the quietness
of a small town with friendly people. She stated she would like to give back to the
community and that is why she is interested in serving on a city board. After some
discussion, Mrs. Hagan moved to recommend Mrs. Bearsley to Council as the Board's
choice for a new member. Mr. Turner seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4-0.
Beautification Award for August & Report
The Board voted on the nominations for the August award and the winning residence was
1404 Royal Palm Drive. The Board also submitted nominations for a business award, to
be given in September.
The Board also discussed the benches on the Votran route and the Chamber's "Welcome
to Edgewater sign.
Historical Ad Hoc Committee Report
Mr. Tipton had nothing to share with the Board at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Hagan, moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Turner.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
Recreation/Cultural Bd. Minutes
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