MINUTES 97-10

PRESENT	ABSENT:
Nancee J. Hay, Chairman Marjorie Agen, , Vice Chairman Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer Barbara Coburn Mary Hayward Ethel Thayer Ken Bohlmann Ron Cassedy, Public Works Shirlee Walker, Secretary	Rose Benevente Jean Romanelli Carol Thomson Marlene Waclawski John Eddy

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Hay called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and introduced new member, Ken Bohlmann.

2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Minutes No. 97-9 July 22, 1997 were approved as written.

3. TREASURER'S REPORT - K. Kowalski

Ms. Kowalski explained the different accounts to Mr. Bohlmann.

Recreation account balance-$84.03, Beautification balance-$17.61, Luminary balance- $8,599.29 and Orlando Park Playground Equipment balance-$4,000.

4. TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CONCERNS

A. Town Manager -J. Lynch was not present

B. Ron Cassedy reported that recycled plastic trash receptacles were installed on the causeway. With 160 pounds of concrete at each post base, they are virtually theft proof. Mr. Cassedy also reported that they are still removing pepper trees from the causeway and Douglas Park, leaving the mangroves and pines. Trash holders were replaced on Wavecrest and the picnic table for children is in Orlando Park.

Mr. Bohlmann mentioned a decrepit trash container at Sunrise Park and graffiti on the wall. Mr. Cassedy stated that the receptacle will be changed and he will report the graffiti problem to code enforcement.

5. PARKS

A. Orlando Park

The Red Bay tree is not looking good. Ron will fertilize and call Dwight at Nelson's Nursery. Funding for the basketball court, handicap access and bathroom have been approved. The Parks budget was also approved making $12,000 available for play equipment.

B. Riverside - Causeway

Council will deal with this area.

C. Sunset Park

The Town will install a well at this location.

The Committee discussed other options such as native plants that don't need watering once they are established.

Ms. Kowalski made the following motion:

The application for a well and the ensuing expenses of a well in Sunset Park did not originate with this Committee and does not meet with the approval of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee. The use of native and drought resistant plants would serve the purpose of beautification of this park much better.

Ms. Hayward seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

6. RECREATION

A. Luminaria

Ms. Romanelli has resigned due to a new job.

B. Tree Lighting

Mr. Cassedy will call about the tree. Ms. Thomson has everything in order for the ceremony.

7. BEAUTIFICATION

A. Design - Redevelopment Committee

The Design Subcommittee will present the cluster design to Council at the next meeting. The Committee agreed that the cluster should be completed to show to the community what can be accomplished. Sue Ann's Bakery is the primary focus for the cluster.

Ms. Warner is redrawing the conceptual design to be presented to Council.

8. OLD BUSINESS

A. Concert in the Park

Funds are now available for a PA system. The Committee discussed the viability of a band stand and the best location for concerts.

9. NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business

10. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 11.40 a.m. Next meeting October 28, 1997