TOWN OF
INDIALANTIC
Brevard County,
Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION
AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
February 9, 1999
MINUTES
99-04
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Nancee
J. Hay, Chairman Marjorie Agen, Vice Chairman
Kathryn
Kowalski, Treasurer Ethel
Thayer
Rose
Benevente Marlene
Waclawski
Barbara
Coburn Scott
Vickers
Mary
Hayward
Carol
Thomson
Ken
Bohlmann
Ron
Cassedy, Director of Public Works
Shirlee
Walker, Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman
Hay called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
Minutes
No. 99-3 January 12, 1999 were approved with a corrected spelling of
Podocarpus.
3. TREASURER=S REPORT
Mrs.
Kowalski gave the following account information: Recreation balance $1,430.39,
Beautification $6,135 and Luminaria
$9,730.82.
4. TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CONCERNS
A. Town Manager
Mr.
Barlow was not available.
B. Dir. Public Works - R. Cassedy
Mr.
Cassedy reported that the Christmas wreaths need to be replaced. The electric
boxes on the power poles also need replacing.
Mr.
Bohlmann made a motion that the Council consider in the budget, replacement of
the Christmas wreaths and electric boxes. Mrs. Kowalski seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Mr.
Cassedy will check on prices for the replacement wreaths and contact FPL
concerning the rules and cost for
replacing electric boxes. There are 32 poles set up for wreaths.
5. PARKS
A. Miramar
Ron
advised the Committee that the walkway in Miramar Park will be asphalted and blocked
at each end with PVC filled with concrete.
B. Nance Park
The
Council has requested that this Committee recommend play equipment for Nance
Park.
The
Committee discussed viable options for the beachside area preferring something
long lasting and low
maintenance such as rocks for climbing or concrete sections made with colored
concrete installed in a sandy area.
Mrs.
Kowalski will contact Burt VanScoy, the sculptor of the manatees at Holmes Park
in Melbourne. The Committee has long agreed that a large turtle would be
appropriate for Nance Park also know as Sea Turtle Park.
Mr.
Cassedy will contact the county regarding any requirements they may have for
this park.
Mrs.
Thomson suggested a split rail fence along the new ped-path and Mrs.
Benevente suggested that Sea Grapes be
planted near the large pavilion for shade.
6. RECREATION
A.
Easter Egg Hunt, March 27, 1999
Ms.
Agen will distribute eggs and candy at the next meeting.
Mr. Bohlmann advised the Committee that he
would not be able to be Winnie the Pooh this year due to a prior commitment.
7. BEAUTIFICATION
A.
Signs/Park
The
Committee discussed color and size for the town and park signs.
Mr.
Bohlmann moved to approve 6 welcoming signs, blue background with white
lettering as presented by Ron. The Douglas Park sign -brown background with
beige lettering. Ms. Hayward seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
After
a brief discussion Mr. Bohlmann amended his motion for the Douglas Park sign to be a green background with beige
lettering and to coordinate future signs. Mrs. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mrs.
Kowalski recommended that Luminaria funds be used if there was not enough money
in the budget for these signs.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Nomination of Officers
Mr.
Bohlmann was nominated as Chairman, Ms. Agen as V. Chairman and Mrs. Kowalski as treasurer.
10. ADJOURNMENT was at 12:10. Next
meeting March 9, 1999
_________________________
Nancee
J. Hay, Chairman
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Shirlee
Walker, Secretary