TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
June 13, 2000 Council Chambers 10:00 am
MINUTES 00-09
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Ken Bohlmann, Chairman Mary Hayward
Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer
Rose Benevente
Barbara Coburn MEMBERS EXCUSED
Carol Thomson Eugene McLaughlin
Mr. Cassedy Cassedy, Director of Public Works Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman
Shirlee Walker, Secretary
Chairman Bohlmann called the meeting to order at 10:05 am. He read a letter from member, Nancee J. Hay informing the Committee that she is resigning for personal reasons. He requested that a letter be written to Ms. Hay thanking her for her service to this Committee.
Pastor Floyd from Eastminster Presbyterian Church was present to discuss the parking situation at Riverside Park.
The major concern of the Committee is that Riverside Park is the only park of any consequence on the west side of Town. This Park is in a fragile situation with erosion from the river on the west side and wearing away on the east side by vehicles parking on the grass. Pastor Floyd informed the Committee that he puts orange cones over the sprinkler heads to protect them. He has also made the congregation aware of the parking situation and requested that this area not be used as parking for the church services.
Pastor Floyd was asked if erecting a fence along Riverside Park would be objectionable. He stated that a fence would be an inconvenience but not objectionable and he understood the desire to protect the Park.
It was observed that a fence would eliminate only a few parking spaces.
The Mayor and Town Manager will be meeting with Pastor Floyd soon to discuss the parking issue further.
Ms. Kowalski moved that Minutes 00-08 from May 9, 2000 be approved as written. Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Kowalski gave the Treasurer’s Report as follows: Beautification Account balance $971.16 (Lambert Tucker has been paid, Perma Crete money has been allocated but not yet billed); Recreation Account, no activity, $2,534.49 balance and Luminaria, no activity with a $13,064.03 balance.
Ms. Thomson moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Cassedy advised the Committee that the warranted replacement parts have been received for Orlando Park.
Three concrete slabs have been replaced at Riverside Park and the picnic tables dissembled, painted and rebolted. The pavilion has not yet been repaired but has all new stainless steel brackets.
Public Works, Police Department and the Town Manager have been monitoring the parking situation at Riverside Park and asking people to move their cars from the newly sodded area.
Ms. Kowalski moved that if the Town Council agrees, and a fence is allowed on the east side of Riverside Park, that this Committee will pay for the fence up to $2,000. Funds to be paid from the Parks Budget or the Luminaria Account. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
A fence running east/west will be installed at the north end of Riverside Park to protect private property. Some people have mistaken this area as part of the Park.
New lights will be installed in Nance Park due to the hours being extended to 1:30 am.
Mr. Cassedy will ask FPL to drop a line so that outlets can be installed for use in the Tree Lighting Ceremonies. Mr. Cassedy will get prices on installing electricity.
Mr. Cassedy stated that the pavers for Fifth Avenue have been ordered and will be available by July. He informed the Committee that replacement of the overhead school crossing lights with sidelights would entail digging a trench in a section of paver area.
Ms. Kowalski requested that the Bay trees in Orlando Park be trimmed.
Ms. Benevente moved to consider budgeting for Sea Grapes or low maintenance trees in Sunrise Park. Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Bohlmann mentioned a safety issue to Mr. Cassedy regarding a bench in Sunrise Park
Mr. Cassedy recommended budgeting for replacement benches in Orlando Park. He informed the Committee that the recycled plastic benches were 3 for $1,200. He suggested 4 to 6 benches a year be purchased until all are replaced.
A permit for the replacement gazebo in Lily Park has been issued but not picked up.
The Garden Club by the Sea requested that a sign be installed near the new gazebo recognizing their work.
Ms. Kowalski moved that Mr. Cassedy order a sign for Lily Park –Garden Club by the Sea. Ms. Benevente seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
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The Budget Committee, Ms. Kowalski, Ms. Coburn, Ms. Thomson, Ms. Benevente and Chairman Bohlmann will meet on Friday, June 16 at 1:00 pm at Town Hall.
Chairman Bohlmann adjourned the meeting at 11:25 am. Next meeting July 11, 2000.
Ken Bohlmann, Chairman
Shirlee Walker, Secretary