TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
March 14, 2000 Council Chambers 10:00 am
MINUTES 00-06
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS EXCUSED
Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman Ken Bohlmann, Chairman
Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer
Rose Benevente
Barbara Coburn
Nancee J. Hay
Mary Hayward
Carol Thomson
Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works
Shirlee Walker, Secretary
In the absence of Chairman Bohlmann, Vice Chairman, Marge Schwanbeck called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
Ms. Kowalski moved to approve Minutes 00-05 from February 8, 2000, with the following corrections:
IV. 5th paragraph,
“purchase of flags will come from the Recreation Beautification
Account.”
V. #1. 1st paragraph, “the contractor, Dennis Beach, submitted a proposal from the garden club.”
VI. 4th paragraph, “Ms.
Hay and Ms. Schwanbeck Ms. Kowalski will purchase the candy for
distribution at the April meeting.”
Ms. Kowalski advised the committee that the only expense was for the flags ($100.00.) There was no activity in the Recreation or Luminaria Accounts.
Ms. Hay moved to accept the treasurer’s report. Ms. Hayward seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
After discussion of Holiday decorations, Ms. Thomson moved to recommend that Council place on the agenda “reapproval of contract for street and tree decorations.” Ms. Hay seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Schwanbeck advised the committee that the Chicken Costume ordered from Looking Glass Cottage would be available before the Easter Egg Hunt. The costume cost $115.00 with shipping.
Ron informed the committee of construction costs for a pavilion at Sunrise Park. Materials will be between $700 and $900. DPW will remove poles and install a split rail fence. (The price does not include a table)
Ms. Thomson moved to proceed with construction of the pavilion at Sunrise Park with cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ron received an estimate of $9,680.00 for pavers (300 block) and repairs (200 block). He will attempt to get a lower estimate.
Signs for Wavecrest Park Extension and Lily Park have been ordered. The Lily Park sign will be $454.08.
The pumphouse in Orlando Park has been repaired and repainted.
The county has not yet been contacted for approval of a lighted sign at N. Riverside Drive. Ron talked to Wayfast Signs regarding reflective letters rather than lighting. The breakaway design still has not been approved by DOT.
Ms. Hay moved to proceed with reflective letters on the town entrance sign at North Riverside Drive. Ms. Kowalski seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
The proposal for the annual playground equipment inspection contract is $445.00. ($450.00 was budgeted).
The water fountain on 5th Avenue has been struck by an automobile and destroyed.
Ms. Thomson made a motion to remove the remains and not replace the fountain. Ms. Hay seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
The committee reviewed a gazebo design, with specs, for Lily Park. Brian Barber, Building Inspector for the Town, drew up the design. Mr. Barber recommended that treated lumber be used for the 6x6 posts and cedar for the construction. The design also calls for a cedar shake roof.
Ms. Kowalski moved that Mr. Barber be sent a letter thanking him for the drawing. Ms. Schwanbeck seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Hay made a motion to approve the design and that Ron seek bids for the construction. Ms. Schwanbeck seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Orlando Park - Review status of trees and shrubs
DPW has fertilized all of the trees and shrubs in Orlando Park.
Ms. Thomson added that the Blueberry Tree was doing well, however, the Red Bays look bad.
After discussion, Ms. Hay moved that Ron contact Mr. Tucker to set up a meeting with committee members for an inspection of the trees in Orlando Park. Ms. Hayward seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Review recommendation for outside contractor for median and parks
Ron will get prices for someone to take over the maintenance of the median.
The committee expressed their unhappiness on the condition of the median. Ms. Kowalski proposed that Ms. Thomson and herself meet with Acting Town Manager, Laura Eaton, requesting a workshop with the Town Council. All of the members were in accord on this issue.
Ms. Coburn was excused at 11:25 am.
1. Easter Egg Hunt – final preparation
Ms. Schwanbeck informed the committee that former members Scott Vickers and Marlene Waclawski would man the remaining patches.
Supplies will be distributed at the April 11th meeting.
1. Resolve delivery truck damage to median by 7-Eleven
Ron called the truck company and was told that the driver would be advised to alter his route in order to prevent going across the planted area of the median.
1. Grant application update
This item is on hold until the next meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 am. Next meeting, April 11, 2000.
Shirlee Walker, Secretary Marge Schwanbeck, Vice Chairman