TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
January 27, 1998 Council Chambers

MINUTES 98-3

1.CALL TO ORDER AT 10:00 A.M.

Vice Chairman Agen called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Ms. Kowalski moved to approve Minutes No. 98-2, November 18, 1997. Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously,

3. TREASURER'S REPORT - K. Kowalski

Ms. Kowalski reported a Luminaria balance of $9,022.12. Other accounts were not current. She stated that in a month or so things will be clearer.

4. TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CONCERNS

A. Town Manager

Mr. Lynch suggested that this Committee give input to him in regard to improvements in Orlando Park. He would like to have an idea of what this Committee would like to add to the park and where they would like it to be located. The Town has budgeted $8,000 for new play equipment. The Committee discussed a new basketball court, sidewalk for handicap access and restroom facilities which are budgeted by the Town as capital improvement items. He would like to discuss their views with the Town Engineer, Scott Glaubitz. Mr. Lynch requested that Ron contact Melbourne Beach in regard to their new public restroom to see if this facility has created any problems for their community.

Ms. Kowalski, Ms. Thomson, Ms. Coburn, Mr. Bohlmann and Ms. Benevente as a Committee, will visit Orlando Park along with Mr. Cassedy, to make recommendations on what equipment is needed and where it should go. They will also look into additional parking on the north side of the park.

Mr. Lynch also advised the Committee that the Town Appreciation Banquet is Friday, March 27 at the Patrick Officers Club.

B. Dir. Public Works

Mr. Cassedy inquired as to the health of Chairman Hay who suffered a mild heart attack at the first of the year. She is now recovering at home.

He reported that new swing seats have been replaced in Orlando Park. Also, sand as been added in the slide area. DPW has also built a security room for the new PA system.

In regards to the annual equipment inspection, Mr. Cassedy recommended that Kompan be retained. The cost for this inspection is $295.00 per year.

Ms. Kowalski made a motion to have the annual inspection done by Kompan for safety purposes. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Kowalski made a motion that Ron look into the price of a bulletin board for Orlando Park. Ms.Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

5. PARKS

A. Orlando Park

This subject was covered previously.

Ron reported that when time allows, he will construct a balance beam and a child's picnic table for Orlando Park.

6. RECREATION

A. Luminaria Report

Ms. Thomson apprised the Committee that Luminaria had sold 181 kits and made $300.00. 200 kits were assembled.

B. Tree Lighting Report

Ron reported that the new PA system worked great. He advised that this program cannot expand any further as the electricity is "maxed out".

Ms. Kowalski suggested that more decorations be put on the tree. The Committee discussed the possibility of new ornaments or perhaps, all lights with no ornaments.

7. BEAUTIFICATION

A. Redevelopment Committee

Ms. Coburn reported that the Redevelopment Committee has been disbanded by the Council. The Council also opted to be out of the "Main Street Program".

8. OLD BUSINESS

A. Easter Egg Hunt - April 4, 1998

Patches were assigned as follows: Ms. Hay, 1-2; Ms. Benevente, 3-4; Ms. Thomson, 5-6; Mr. Lynch, 7-8; Mr. Benevente, 9-10. Ms. Kowalski will take the Gazebo along with Ms. Thayer. Prizes will be purchased by Ms. Kowalski. Ms. Hay and Ms. Agen will purchase candy and Ms. Agen will purchase the eggs.

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. Change Meeting

Ms. Thomson made a motion to move the meeting to the 2nd Tuesday starting March 10th. The February meeting will be the third Tuesday. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

B. Town Signs

Ron showed the Committee samples of recycled plastic for four new signs. These would be located at the Town limit areas. The signs at Douglas Park and Nance Park are rotted and need to be replaced. Money has been budgeted for the entrance signs. The Committee will decide size and color and get a price with and without the Town logo. The street signs will be coordinated with the Park signs.

10. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 12 noon. Next meeting will be February 17.

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V. Chairman, Marjorie Agen

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Shirlee Walker, Secretary