TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903

PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

September 8, 1998 Council Chambers

MINUTES 98-9

2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Minutes No. 98-8 June 9, 1998 were approved as written

3. TREASURER'S REPORT

Luminaria balance with interest-$9,134.23, Orlando Park Playground Equipment-no balance, Beautification balance-$715.29, Recreation balance-$700.40.

Mr. Cassedy requested funds to cover expenses for a timer for Douglas Park, sand for Orlando Park and $35 for 4 recycled benches that was over and above the Recycled Plastic Grant of $1130.

After discussion, the following motion was made:

Mrs. Thomson moved to give $500 from the Beautification Account to the D.P.W. Mrs. Coburn seconded.

This motion was withdrawn.

Mrs. Thomson moved to transfer the balance of the Beautification Fund in the amount of $715.29 to the Department of Public Works to use for the parks. Mrs. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

4. TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CONCERNS

A. Mr. Cassedy advised the Committee that the fence is completed at Orlando park and the new playground equipment has been installed.

A permit to remove Pepper Trees from the beach area has been received from the D.E.P.

5. PARKS

A. In Orlando Park, the Red Bay trees still don't look good but the Blue Berry tree is doing well.

B. Mr. Bohlmann recommended that any improvements to Miramar Park be tabled. The Committee agreed.

6. RECREATION

A. Mr. Bohlmann made a motion that the $700.40 balance in the Recreation Account be given for the Town Halloween Party. Mrs. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

7. BEAUTIFICATION

A. Mrs. Coburn commented that current projects should be completed before starting any new projects.

This Committee agreed that any involvement of the Parks Committee in changing the median plans would be discussed at a later date.

8. OLD BUSINESS

A. The Committee discussed the 1998/1999 Budget.

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. The Christmas Tree Lighting event was discussed with Mr. Cassedy who will check the lights and ornaments to see what is needed.

10. ADJOURNMENT - meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

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Nancee J. Hay, Chairman

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Shirlee Walker, Secretary