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RECREATION/CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
SEPTEMBER 13, 2001 6:30 PM
EDGEWATER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Jack Corder. Members present were: Mike Visconti,
Jo Hagan and Kat Bearsley. Also present was Adelaide Carter, liaison of the Economic
Development Board and Jack Corder, Director of Parks and Recreation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Hagan moved to approve the minutes of the August 16th minutes and Mr. Visconti
seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 3-0. The Secretary made note that a letter had
been received from member David Turner, stating his term had expired and he did not
wish to be re-appointed to another term, due to many job conflicts. Also, it was noted
that a new vote needs to be taken to appoint a new Vice-Chairman, as soon as a full board
is present.
OLD BUSINESS
Banners
Mr. Corder stated that City Council had voted 4-1 to go with banners for seasonal
decorations rather than lighted pole decorations. He said they also wanted two, large, 20-
25 foot live trees to be lighted, one that would be placed at the Fire Station on U.S. 1 and
the second one in an undecided location. The amount budgeted for these banners and
trees was $10,000.00. Mr. Visconti stated a new banner business has opened in town.
Mr. Corder showed the sample from the previous banner received from a local business.
Mr. Corder stated he was going to compare several companies and the material used for
the banners, as he felt the sample he presently had was much too thin and would not hold
up well over time. He stated he also wanted to make sure that there was a reinforcing
pole at the bottom of the banner as well as the top. The Board noted a decision has to be
made early next month, in order to have the banners before the holiday season. The
Board agreed to meet at an earlier time in October, on the 2nd, if that date would be
convenient for everyone to make these final decisions in time for the holidays.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of Amphitheater at Hawks Park Complex
Mr. Corder stated this is a project he may be applying for a grant for and he has no
location exactly in mind yet where it will be. He stated he would like the Board's
opinion on locating this amphitheater at Hawks Park. He said the purchase on the
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property adjacent to Dustin's would be completed on Monday. This property connects to
the acreage the YMCA is located on, and his thought may be to place the amphitheater on
the back side of the new property where the wooded area is before you get to the curve on
Turgot. He stated he would like to use this new property as a cultural center - to include
Parks & Recreation offices, meeting rooms, a museum, an arboretum, etc. with the
amphitheater to the back of the property line. This area for the amphitheater would be
large enough to handle big festivals and parking would be ample and could go all the way
over to the school. He stated he was not sure yet of the design of the amphitheater and
the City would pay for someone to do this. The Board agreed they liked the concept of a
cultural center and the amphitheater.
Application Review & Election of Vice-Chairman
It was agreed to table this item, until at least five of the members were present.
Beautification Award & Report
The Board members voted on the choices for the Business Beautification Award and the
winner was Charlie Cobb's Insurance at 341 N. Ridgewood Ave. The next presentation
for a residence award will be in November.
Historical Ad Hoc Committee Report
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Visconti moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs.
Bearsley.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
Recreation/Cultural Services Board
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