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CITY OF EDGEW A TER
RECREA TION/CUL TURAL SERVICES BOARD
AUGUST 14,2003 6:30 PM
EDGEW ATER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
104 N. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman Thomas Tipton called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present
were Joe Fishback, Jo Hagan, Tom Tipton, and Kat Bearsley. Also present was Jack
Corder, Director of Leisure Services and Adelaide Carter, liaison of the Economic
Development Board.
Welcome of New Member
Mr. Corder informed the Board we had already received a resignation letter from the new
member, due to a move, out of state.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Bearsley MOVED to approve the Minutes of the June 12. 2003 meeting and
Mrs. Hagan SECONDED the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
FRDAP GRANT FOR HAWKS PARK PHASE III
Chairman Tipton recessed the Recreation/Cultural Services Board meeting at 6:40 pm
and opened the Public Hearing for the FRDAP Grant for Hawks ParklPhase III.
Mr. Corder had all persons present sign the sign-in sheet and handed out a site map of the
Hawks ParklPhase III area which is under FRDAP Grant consideration. Mr. Corder
explained the purpose of the public hearing and explained what the FRDAP funds would
be used for.
Mr. Corder stated the funds would be matching dollars to be used for the amphitheater,
the trails and restroom facilities. He said the size of the stage in the amphitheater would
be 50 x 60, raised concrete slab of three feet and there would be electric available with
200 amp service. An existing canal on the site would be filled in and replaced by two
retention ponds to improve the aesthetics. He added the walkway trail would be level and
made of concrete, so as to be handicapped accessible.
Mr. Fishback asked the projected time frame to complete the project and Mr. Corder said
it would be about I year to 18 months to completion.
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Mr. Fishback asked what the amphitheater would be used for and Mr. Corder replied
concerts, plays, cultural events, etc. Mr. Tipton asked if the stage area would be covered
and Mr. Corder said right now it would be open, and could be covered later, ifnecessary.
Mr. Corder asked for any further questions and comments and there were none.
Chairman Tipton closed the public hearing at 7:07 pm and re-opened the
Recreation/Cultural Services Board meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Tipton noted the SR 442 widening project was coming along well and asked the
projected completion date and Mr. Corder said it was set for January. He also informed
the Board that Land Design Innovations would be making a presentation at the next
Council meeting on some of the beautification plans for 442, if they were interested in
attending.
NEW BUSINESS
Project Update
Mr. Corder stated there would be some budgeted funds this coming year to beautify 2
medians in the north end of town. He said the new ballfields will be playable for the
upcoming season and they really look great. He added the footbridge over the Gabordy
Canal on the Riverwalk is presently under construction and should be completed in 60-90
days. He said sign ups are going on now for youth soccer, adult co-ed softball and adult
co-ed kickball.
ADJOURNMENT
There beine: no further business, Mr. Fishback MOVED to adiourn, SECONDED
bv Mrs. Hae:an.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
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