TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

Brevard County, Florida 32903

PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

June 8, 1999 Council Chambers

MINUTES 99-08

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW TOWN MANAGER ERIC S. MESERVE

Eric S. Meserve was introduced to the Committee and gave a brief background on his career. He was welcomed by all.

3. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Ms. Kowalski moved that Minutes No. 99-07 May 11, 1999 be approved as written. Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

4. TREASURER'S REPORT - K. Kowalski

Ms. Kowalski gave the treasurer's report as follows: the plant sale produced $556.70 plus $37.82 interest for the Luminaria Account leaving a balance of $11,032.66. $2,700 came out of the Beautification Account for Town signs leaving a balance of $3,125.00 and the Egg Hunt expenses from the Recreation Account are now at $557.76 (all of the bills may not be paid of April 30)

Ms. Thomson moved to accept the treasurer's report. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

5. TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CONCERNS

A. Dir. Public Works - R. Cassedy

a. Town Hall plants

Ron reported that 55 plants had been purchased for Town Hall. The remaining bushes have been fertilized.


b. Sea Grape trimming on the causeway median

Ron agreed that the Sea Grapes could be shaped for a tree rather than a bush.

Ron also advised the committee that the basketball court in Orlando Park has been extended with a half circle. By mid July it should be painted and lined. The Committee agreed that dark green paint would be best for the court.

The goals and nets have been ordered to replace the ones that were deteriorated.

New parts have been ordered for play equipment in Orlando Park as a result of the annual inspection. There was extensive damage on warranted parts.

6. PARKS

A. Update on Miramar Park (path paving, planting area improvements, dead tree removal, lighted Town entry sign placement)

The Committee discussed Miramar Park as a location for a lighted Town entry sign.

Ms. Coburn recommended going with plastic posts for the signs. Ms. Thomson seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

7. RECREATION

A. Marge Schwanbeck-Costume purchase report

Ms. Schwanbeck was not present today.

8. BEAUTIFICATION

A. Sign update (tabled from last month)

Discussed previously.

B. Holiday Lighting-Wreaths/Banners, Etc. (tabled from last month)

Ron shared catalogs of Holiday decorations with the Committee. After discussion the Committee suggested to the Town Manager, Eric Meserve, that the Council be advised of the estimated costs of replacing decorations and electric boxes. Mr. Meserve will investigate further and report to the committee next month.

9. OLD BUSINESS

A. Budget proposal review

Ms. Kowalski moved to accept the 1999/2000 budget as proposed. Ms. Hayward seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

The Committee discussed possible improvements to Sunrise Park. All agreed that after a plan is in place that the County be contacted.

Town Manager, Eric Meserve, advised the Committee that he has a meeting with officials at Eastminster Presbyterian Church regarding the disputed property near Riverside Park.

10. NEW BUSINESS

A. Beautification Award

Chairman Bohlmann presented a proposal for the Beautification Award.

Ms. Hayward moved to support the proposal submitted by Chairman Bohlmann. Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

11. ADJOURNMENT - was at 11:15. Next meeting July 13, 1999.