MINUTES 98-2

PRESENT: Nancee J. Hay, Chairman Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer Rose Benevente Barbara Coburn Mary Hayward Carol Thomson Ron Cassedy, Interim Director of Public Works Shirlee Walker, Secretary John Eddy was also present

ABSENT: Marjorie Agen, Vice Chairman Ethel Thayer Marlene Waclawski Ken Bohlmann

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

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

At the request of Mr. Cassedy, George Roque of Florida Discount Music was present to give a proposal on a P.A. system. He based his price of $4,995.00 on the specs given to him by Mr. Cassedy. His product is by Peavy for the console, microphones and speakers. Two wireless microphones are by Samson and amplifiers are Crest VS900.

The Committee discussed the pros and cons of this proposal.The proposal from ADS last month was for $10,475.52. (The speakers were Bose)

Ms. Thomson moved that DPW be given permission to purchase this system (with approval of the Town Manager) pending visual inspection, references from the Florida Discount Music and references from customers who have this system.

2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Minutes No. 98-1 October 28, 1997 were amended as follows: Under Old Business 8-A, There is no funding for a concert at this time was amended to read - There are no plans for a concert at this time.

3. TREASURER'S REPORT - K. Kowalski

Ms. Kowalski gave the account balances as follows: Recreation-$2,650, Orlando Park Account-$8,000, Beautification $3,485 and Luminaria $8, 317.39.

4. TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CONCERNS

A. Town Manager -J. Lynch

Mr. Lynch was not available.

B. Interim Dir. Public Works - Ron Cassedy

Mr. Cassedy reported that he had replaced a missing bolt in the bench at Sunset Park and trimmed the Seagrape. The fence at Sunrise Park has been repainted. DPW performed their monthly inspection of the parks. He also gave a park inventory list to Chairman Hay.

Mr. Cassedy would like to add/replace strings of lights this year. He was given the okay to buy the items needed from the 572-4900 Recreation Account.

The Christmas wreaths will be hung on Fifth Avenue December 2.

The Committee discussed the addition of another child's picnic table in Orlando Park. Mr. Cassedy will construct the table after Christmas.

5. PARKS

A. Orlando Park

1. Playground Equipment-Old

Chairman Hay stated that she had found the warranty for the play equipment and it was for 12 years. Also the yearly inspection fees were purported to be $150.00 per month for 12 years. This year the fee was $250.00.

6. RECREATION

A. Luminaria

Ms. Thomson advised the Committee that the supplies were in for the Luminaria kits. Five members volunteered to assemble 40 kits each. On December 23, the kits are to be taken to the Fire Department (40 kits will be for sale at Town Hall). The Homeowners newsletter will include information regarding this event and it will be on the marquis at Town Hall. Ms. Hayward volunteered to man the Luminaria table at the Tree Lighting event.

B. Tree Lighting

The Committee discussed their perspective assignments for the Tree Lighting Festival. The loops, flyers, chorus and tree are taken care of. Ms. Kowalski will order the cookies from Wendy's.

7. BEAUTIFICATION

A. Design - Redevelopment Committee

Ms. Coburn requested, on behalf of the Redevelopment Committee, to sell T-shirts at the Tree Lighting Festival. She was advised that this Committee had voted against this at the October meeting.

Ms. Coburn discussed the disappointment of the Sub Design Committee in not having the cluster design and choices presented to the Town Council. Town Manager Lynch advised waiting for the new Council to be seated before proceeding. The Sub Design Committee is on hold.

8. OLD BUSINESS

A. New Playground Equipment

This will be discussed at the next meeting.

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. Easter April 12, 1998

The Easter Egg Hunt will be the week before Palm Sunday.

Ms. Thomson moved that a plaque be presented to John Eddy in recognition of his contributions.

Ms. Kowalski seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Hay adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m. Next meeting January 27, 1998