TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
April 11, 2000 Council Chambers 10:00 am
MINUTES 00-07
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS EXCUSED
Ken Bohlmann, Chairman Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman
Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer
Rose Benevente
Barbara Coburn
Nancee J. Hay
Mary Hayward
Carol Thomson
Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works
Shirlee Walker, Secretary
The Committee discussed suggestions for median maintenance to present to the Town Council at the April 18th Workshop.
In an advisory capacity, the Committee would like to bring to the attention of the Town Council what they see as a problem with the median.
A. Solve financial aspect of the median
1. budget yearly for future care of the median
B. Recourse (from FDOT or Architect?)
members of original planning Committee suggested to the architect that too many plants
were being used.
C. At time of approval by Town Council and this Committee, maintenance was to be contracted out and not the responsibility of the Department of Public Works.
D. Safety Issue
Ms. Thomson moved to approve Minutes 00-06 from March 14, 2000 seconded by Ms. Benevente, with the following correction:
After discussion, Ms. Hay Thomson
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
Ms. Kowalski stated that the only expenses in March were for the Easter Egg Hunt at $272.10 and the Lily Park sign at $454.23.
Ron advised the Committee that a proposal by Jeffrey’s Construction for the construction of the Gazebo at Lily Park was $4,200. Ron is waiting to get another proposal from John Shopkey Construction.
An estimate for pavers on the north side of the 300 block of Fifth Avenue from Perma-Crete was $4,395.00. This also includes replacement and repairs to the 100 and 200 blocks of Fifth Avenue.
Ms. Thomson moved that Ron proceed with Perma-Crete for installation of pavers on the north side of the 300 block of Fifth Avenue and for repairs and replacement of existing pavers on the 100 and 200 blocks of Fifth Avenue. Ms. Hayward seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Lamber Tucker tree trimming service will remove 3 dead trees and prune others in Orlando Park for $725.00.
Ms. Thomson moved to accept the $725.00 bid from Lambert Tucker for tree removal and tree pruning in Orlando Park (to be paid from account 572-835). Ms. Hay seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ron advised the Committee that his supervisor, John Howard has requested a CD player for use at the events. He asked that the Committee consider budgeting this piece of inexpensive equipment for next year.
Signs have been installed in Lily Park, Wavecrest Park Extension and Nance Park.
Ms. Benevente moved that trees be installed in Sunrise Park.
There was no second. Motion died for lack of a second.
Town Manager, Mr. Chinault, advised the Committee that before removing the damaged water fountain, a settlement should be reached with the insurance company. He will notify Ron when this is completed.
Already covered in Ron’s report.
1. Easter Egg Hunt – final preparation
Members should report at 9:00 A.M. to Orlando Park.
There was no discussion on this topic.
1. Grant application update (tabled from March meeting)
Town Manager, Chinault, gave the Committee a brief accounting of these grant applications.
The FRDAP Grant for Nance Park has been designated as being eligible for funding and has received a ranking of #50. It is difficult to determine if the project will be funded until it is known the amount of money that the state legislature will include in its budget for such projects.
The FRDAP Grant for Riverside Park has also been designated as being eligible for funding receiving a ranking of #132. Mr. Chinault advised the Board that this grant would be problematic inasmuch as part of the grant application contained a request for funds to perform restoration work, which is being done with FEMA funds. A request to modify the grant application may negate the present ranking and cause it to be evaluated differently.
Shoreline restoration has begun on at Riverside Park to repair damage from two hurricanes.
Chairman Bohlmann stated that this Committee is open for new membership. Eugene McLaughlin, previous member, was in attendance and applied for membership.
Chairman Bohlmann adjourned the meeting at 10:50. Next meeting May 9, 2000.
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Shirlee Walker, Secretary Ken Bohlmann, Chairman