08-11-2005
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CITYOFEDGEWATER
RECREATION~ULTURALSER~CESBOARD
AUGUST 11, 2005, 6:30 PM
EDGEWATER CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipton called the meeting to order. Members present were: Jo Hagan, Diane Trout,
Kat Bearsley, Joe Fishback and Tom Tipton. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of
Leisure Services and Councilman Jim Brown.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Trout moved to approve the minutes of the April 14. 2005 medinS!: and Mrs.
Bearslev seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business items were discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of "Not for Profit" Corporations
Mr. Corder explained that forming a 501 3tD, would enable us to apply for grants we
presently do not qualify for. He said it will open up doors for cultural, musical,
performing arts and recreational grants. He noted Lynne Plaskett, our Grants Writer,
could review the available grants, and bring back to the Board to decide which ones they
wanted to apply for.. Mr. Fishback asked how long it might take to get a 501 3tD and Mr.
Corder thought about 3 months or so. Mr. Tipton asked about the liability to Board
members, could they possibly be personally liable or would it be the City's liability? Mr.
Corder stated he would ask the City Attorney if this would fall under the City's umbrella
policy.
After much discussion. Mr. Tipton moved to send a memo to City Council to
proceed with the forminS!: of a 501 3~. pendinS!: Council's assurance that the City
retains the liabilitv. Mrs. Bearslev seconded the motion and it CARRIED 5-0.
Beautification Award for August
The Board reviewed the nominations for the Beautification Award and the winning
address was 2612 Woodland Drive.
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Update on Projects
Mr. Corder stated the beautification project on 442 was coming along and a conceptual
plan was being put together for Kennedy Park. He said once the seawall was repaired,
they would start on the Fishing Pier. He also noted the Department had received a
FRDAP and ECHO grant for $227,000.00 for the roof over the amphitheater and
restrooms and said the roof should be done after the first of this next year and the
restrooms done by late spring.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Fishback brought up the need for the City to have a building for the cultural arts,
(dancing, art, music, painting, etc.) The Board discussed the possibility of an ad-hoc
committee for cultural events.
ADJOURNMENT
There beinS! no further business. Mrs. Trout moved to adioum. seconded bv Mrs.
Bearslev. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall