TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

Brevard County, Florida 32903

PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

October 12, 1999 Council Chambers

MINUTES 00-01

 

PRESENT:                                              ABSENT:

Ken Bohlmann, Chairman                          Ethel Thayer

Marjorie Schwanbeck, Vice Chairman      Scott Vickers  

Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer                    Marlene Waclawski

Rose Benevente                           

Barbara Coburn                                       

Nancee J. Hay

Mary Hayward                                                                                        

Carol Thomson

Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works

Shirlee Walker, Secretary

 

1.     CALL TO ORDER

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

 

2.     APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Minutes No. 99-12 from September 20, 1999 were approved as written.

 

3.     TREASURER=S REPORT - K. Kowalski

Ms. Kowalski gave her report stating that the remaining money left in the budget would roll over to next year. The Luminaria money is now a part of the General Fund to avoid monthly banking charges.

 

4.     TOWN HALL REPORT – R. Cassedy

Ron gave the committee a sign installation update as follows:

Signs have been installed at Douglas Park, North and South Riverside Drive, Fifth Avenue and A1A.  The two large signs at Douglas Park and A1A have new light fixtures and landscape ties were added at A1A. The remaining two signs on North and South Miramar will be installed when D.O.T. issues a permit. Landscape will also be added at that time.

 

5.     PARKS

Ron informed the committee that Jack Masson, Assistant Parks Director of the County Parks Department is in favor of improvements at Sunrise Park. The county is looking into defining property boundaries. They also may help with partial funding of the project. A plan will be needed for these improvements.

 

The committee discussed improvements at Sunrise Park suggesting resurfacing the roadway with a circle at the end. Also tables with benches were mentioned.

 

In response to a letter from the Island Garden Club, Chairman Bohlmann recommended to Ron that the Pepper Tree be removed from Douglas park and replaced with a shade tree. He also suggested that the Palm trees not be over trimmed and that fertilizer be used on a timely basis. Chairman Bohlmann will write a letter to the Island Garden Club informing them of today’s discussion.

 

6.     RECREATION

Ms. Schwanbeck stated that all Luminaria supplies have been ordered for the December 9th Holiday Tree Lighting event. Ms. Kowalski will order cookies from Wendy’s and Ron will check on holiday decorations to see what is needed.

 

After discussion, the committee decided to have a workshop on Friday, November 19, 1999 at the DPW building. This meeting will be to assess the wreaths and attempt to “glitter paint” the ribbons to spiff them up before the holiday season.

 

7.     BEAUTIFICATION

A.           Review nominations for Beautification Award and make selection.

                          

The committee voted Designers West as the winner of the Beautification Award. Chairman Bohlmann will present them with the plaque and a certificate.

 

8.     OLD BUSINESS

A.              Discuss absent committee member and make recommendations for a solution.

 

The Rules of Procedure was reviewed resulting in the following motions:

 

*   Mr. Bohlmann moved to change #4 from “The committee shall consist of unlimited regular members” to “The committee shall consist of 10 regular members.” Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

*   Ms. Kowalski moved to change #9 from “At all fund raising functions, the money will be counted by three people” to “After all fund raising functions, the money will be counted by one committee member and one staff member.” Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

*   Ms. Hay moved that the committee no longer have a Council liaison unless requested by the committee. Ms. Hayward seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

*   Ms. Hay moved to delete from the Rules of Procedure #’s 11, 12, 13 and 16. (All referencing a liaison) Ms. Schwanbeck seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Chairman Bohlmann informed the committee that Scott Vickers has resigned his membership due to a new job. He is willing to help with events. Chairman Bohlmann will send him a letter thanking him for his willingness to stay involved with the committee on a volunteer basis.

 

It was decided that inactive members should be removed from the member list. Ms. Thayer will be included as an honorary member and will continue to receive minutes and agendas.

 

The committee requested that any future new members should be required to attend a Parks meeting before their application is submitted to the Council for approval.

 

9.     ADJOURNMENT - was at 11: 55 a.m. Next meeting November 9, 1999.