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CITY OF EDGEW A TER
RECREATION/CUL TURAL SERVICES BOARD
JUNE 12, 2003 6:30 PM
EDGEW ATER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
The Chainnan, Tom Tipton called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Members present
were: Mike Visconti, Kat Bearsley, Diane Trout, Joe Fishback and Tom Tipton Also
present was Jack Corder, Director of Leisure Services and Adelaide Carter, liaison of the
Economic Development Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Trout MOVED to approve the Minutes of the March 13tb. 2003 meetin2.
SECONDED by Mrs. Bearsley. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING/CDBG GRANT FUND
Chairman Tipton recessed the Recreation/Cultural Services Board meeting at 6:37 p.rn.
and opened the Public Hearing for the CDBG Grant Fund. Mr. Corder had all persons
present sign the sign-in sheet and proceeded to hand out a map, depicting the target area
of the CDBG funds. He then explained the purpose of the public hearing. Mr. Corder
asked those present for any questions. Boardmember Jo Hagan arrived at this time, 6:40
p.m.
Mr. Corder pointed out on the map, the targeted area which extends from Park Avenue,
south to Turgot Avenue and from Riverside Drive over to the railroad tracks. Anything
within the area, he noted can be eligible for projects such as resurfacing, sewer, water,
storm water, youth services, etc.
Mr. Corder said the City would be looking at resurfacing and storm water improvements
and because this area includes the YMCA, he is hoping for some new programs there.
Mrs. Carter asked if it might be possible to use funds for a new park in that area and Mr.
Corder stated he would have to check and see if there is any land available. Mr. Visconti
asked if these funds were matching and Mr. Corder replied no.
There were no further questions or discussion and Chairman Tipton closed the public
meeting at 6:50 p.m. and re-opened the Recreation Cultural Services Board meeting.
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OLD BUSINESS
Adopt-A~Median Program
Mr. Corder stated since the last meeting, the Council had approved the program. The
Board discussed at length how best to go about approaching the businesses for donations.
Mr. Corder explained the donated money is for maintenance of the medians already
completed. Some members felt this could be a hard sell to some businesses who may
only be interested in the medians in front of their locations, and also because the medians
completed are already beautifully maintained. Several issues were discussed which the
Board was undecided on and they agreed to TABLE this subject until the next meeting, to
be held in September.
Mr. Visconti asked the status of the All American City grant and Mr. Corder replied it
was tabled and the City will apply for it next year.
NEW BUSINESS
June Beautification Award
The Board reviewed the selections for the June Beautification Award and the winning
address was 3117 Needle Palm Drive. Mr. Visconti agreed to present the award to the
winners.
MISCELLANEOUS
Approval of By-Laws
Mrs. Trout MOVED to approve the by-laws. as supplied by the City Council.
SECONDED by Mrs. Bearsley. Motion CARRIED 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Visconti MOVED to adjourn. SECONDED by
Mr. Fishback.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
Recreation/Cultural Services Board
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