TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

March 9, 1999

MINUTES 99-05

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Nancee J. Hay, Chairman
Marjorie Schwanbeck, Vice Chairman
Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer
Rose Benevente
Barbara Coburn
Mary Hayward
Carol Thomson
Ken Bohlmann
Scott Vickers
Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works
Shirlee Walker, Secretary

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Ethel Thayer
Marlene Waclawski

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Minutes No. 99-4 February 9, 1999 were approved as written.

3. TREASURER'S REPORT - K. Kowalski

Ms. Kowalski gave her report stating that there was no activity in February. The Recreation Account is still at $1,265.39, Beautification balance is 6,135.00 and Luminaria balance is $10,364.36 due to the donation of excess campaign funds from Mayor Cochran and the ICRG campaign donated $49.31. The secretary was requested to write thank you letters to the donors.

4. TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CONCERNS

A. Dir. Public Works - R. Cassedy

Mr. Cassedy advised the committee that an irrigation system was being installed in the median. Completion of this project should be by the middle of the month and planting should be in before the end of the month.

The water sprinkler in Lily Park should now be off by 7:30 a.m. Watering is three days a week.

Stainless steel electrical boxes as replacement on the poles that hold the Christmas wreaths would cost around $12,000.00. Ron suggested replacing a few at a time, as needed and he will check for ones needing immediate replacement. FPL has no problem with the boxes being changed.

Ms. Thomson moved that Chairman Hay or Ron inform the Acting Town Manager that the Christmas wreaths and electrical boxes need replacing by this season. Mr. Bohlmann seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

It was decided that Ron, Chairman Hay and Ken Bohlmann will talk with Laura.

5. PARKS

A. Nance Park

The committee discussed play equipment options. Ron has a meeting with someone from the county and he will discuss installation of play equipment in Nance Park and request assistance with funding.

Ms. Thomson gave catalogs to Ron noting that Timber Craft has a Poly Play System that is covered and capped wood.

Some committee members have observed that the Manatee in Melbourne has problems, specifically chunks have fallen out. Chairman Hay brought up the idea of a fiberglass turtle. Mr. Bohlmann suggested that Bombardier Company be contacted regarding fabrication information.

6. RECREATION

A. Easter Egg Hunt, March 27, 1999

Marge reported that she has a volunteer for "Winnie the Pooh." The committee discussed details of the Easter Egg Hunt. The Porta Potty has been taken care of by Ron.

7. BEAUTIFICATION

A. Signs/Park

Ron shared a sign rendering drawn up by Way Fast Signs. The secretary was requested to send a thank you letter to Kim at Way Fast.

Ms. Thomson moved to accept the design presented by Ron. Ms. Haywood seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

A final decision will be made after a color rendering is presented.

Mr. Bohlmann suggested that a decision should be made on the size of the signs.

8. OLD BUSINESS

None

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. Election in April

Ms. Coburn moved that the committee set a goal for the Chair position to be a two year term with the Vice Chair person being groomed to take over. Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

The committee discussed the 50th anniversary of the town coming up in the year 2002.

10. ADJOURNMENT was at 11:35. Next meeting April 13, 1999