04-20-2017City of Edgewater
VDGII W R r7 Meeting Minutes
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
ion & Cultural Services Board
4:45 PM
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Council Chambers
Kadie Mullins, Chair of the Recreation and Cultural Services Board, called the meeting to order at
4: 45 p. m.
2. ROLL CALL
Also present was Economic Development Coordinator and Interim Parks & Recreation Director,
Samantha Bergeron.
Present 5 - Walt Zakaluzny, Kadie Mullins, Tiffany Evers, Laura Bernstein and Glenn Powers
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. AR-2017-2561 Approval of Special Meeting Minutes from February 16, 2017
Attachments: 2-16-17 RCS Board Special Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Tiffany Evers, second by Laura Bernstein, to approve Minutes
from the February 16, 2017 Recreation and Cultural Services Board Meeting. The
MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 5 - Walt Zakaluzny, Kadie Mullins, Tiffany Evers, Laura Bernstein, and Glenn Powers
4. OLD BUSINESS
Tiffany Evers met with local moms who shared input regarding developing some 'pocket parks". She
suggested inviting them to come to an upcoming board meeting to share ideas about what they
envision for these neighborhood parks.
Glenn Powers noted that the surfacing material used at River Breeze Park is deteriorating and
molding underneath. Sam Bergeron, stated that this same type of surfacing was originally used for
the playground at Hawks Park and recently had to be removed. She indicated that alternate
surfacing is being researched for the Whistle Stop Park renovation.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. AR-2017-2560 Parks & Recreation Director Report
Sam Bergeron reported that pilings at Kennedy Park have been repaired and reset. The City is in the
process of applying for multiple grants to fix the boat ramp. The fishing pier at Menard May Park
has been replaced and the City is applying for a grant to repair the beach as well. Pilings at
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Veterans are being repaired and a downed tree in the water will be removed. Staff from all
departments met recently to share ideas regarding Whistle Stop Park renovation. A grant for the
skate park portion of Whistle Stop is being applied for through the Tony Hawk Foundation. DMC
assisted the City in obtaining additional Whistle Stop Park renovation funding through the ECHO
Grant. The YMCA is getting an ADA bathroom addition, some roof work and remediation. Ms.
Bergeron mentioned that the City is still working to install disc golf somewhere in Edgewater, though
the location has not been selected. She also noted that on Saturday, May 29th a bench in memory of
Malecia Harris will be dedicated with a small ceremony.
b. AR-2017-2556 1. Recreation & Cultural Services Board Appointment: Due to the expired term
of Kadie Mullins, whose term expired February 5, 2017, and is seeking
reappointment.
Attachments: Kadie Mullins Reappointment Request
A motion was made by Tiffany Evers, second by Laura Bernstein, to recommend Kadie
Mullins to City Council for reappointment to the Recreation and Cultural Services
Board. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 4 - Walt Zakaluzny, Tiffany Evers, Laura Bernstein, and Glenn Powers
Abstain: 1 - Kadie Mullins
AR-2017-2558 2. Recreation & Cultural Services Board Appointment: Due to the expired term
of Walt Zakaluzny, whose term expired February 24, 2016, and is seeking
reappointment.
Attachments: Walt Zakaluznv Reappointment Request
A motion was made by Glenn Powers, second by Tiffany Evers, to recommend Walt
Zakaluzny to City Council for reappointment to the Recreation and Cultural Services
Board. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 4 - Kadie Mullins, Tiffany Evers, Laura Bernstein, and Glenn Powers
Abstain: 1 - Walt Zakaluzny
AR-2017-2559 3. Additional Advisory Board Applications
Attachments: Gina Golub Application
Roberta Muradian Application
Rose Hoffman Application
C. AR-2017-2557 Holiday Light Decorating Contest 2017
The Board agreed to begin promoting the holiday light decorating contest in July this year. A flyer
specific to businesses will be created and mailed with Business Tax Receipt renewal notices to
generate more interest in decorating by local businesses. Contest information will be included in the
quarterly printed newsletter, in the City's weekly e-mail and on Facebook. Tiffany Evers offered to
assist with social media promotion.
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Kadie Mullins suggested doing a Christmas stroll along Park Avenue. Laura Bernstein added that
the event could include old fashioned activities with Santa at the Community Center, games and
caroling. The Board discussed doing this in conjunction with the Parade or possibly the following
week.
d. AR-2017-2555 Strategic Planning Workshop
Kadie Mullins proposed to the board, a workshop for strategic planning in order to discuss what the
Board can do differently, the Board's vision, what the Board wants to accomplish, and how the board
can support Parks & Recreation in accomplishing their master plan. The workshop was tentatively
scheduled for June 24, 201 7from 10: 00 a. in. to 12: 00 p. in.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Glenn Powers mentioned to the board that he and Sam recently attended a valuable Ethics course.
Mr. Powers also commented on the success of the EdgeFest Easter event. Laura Bernstein suggested
a more open layout for vendors next year to allow people to spread out as they wait for the Hunt to
begin.
& ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5: 24 p. m.
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