TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
January 9, 2001
MINUTES 01-03
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS EXCUSED
Ken Bohlmann, Chairman Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman
Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer Mary Hayward
Rose Benevente
Barbara Coburn
Carol Mauter
Eugene McLaughlin
Carol Thomson
Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works
Shirlee Walker, Secretary
Chairman Bohlmann called the meeting to order and welcomed new member Carol Mauter.
A. Ms. Thomson moved that Minutes 01-02, November 14, 2000 be approved as written. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Kowalski reported that the Tree Lighting expenses were $544.30. The budgeted amount was $800.00.
Luminaria sales were $810.00 less expenses of $467.00 and $90.00 for sand
Two thirds of the sand was used in Orlando Park resulting in Ms. Thomson making a motion to distribute the expense of the sand with $30.00 from the Luminaria account and $60.00 from the Recreation account. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Coburn moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Mr. McLaughlin seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Cassedy informed the Committee that the FRDAP grant for Nance Park has been approved and a selection of play equipment should be made soon.
The Committee discussed different materials and types of equipment suitable for the beach area.
Mr. Cassedy informed the Committee that new swings have been installed in Orlando Park and the “Hen” has been repaired and is back in place.
Perma Crete will deliver the pavers for Fifth Avenue on January 29.
A trashcan in the 100 block of Fifth Avenue was struck by a car on and does not need to be replaced as there are others nearby. However, cans for other replacements need to be ordered.
The Red Bay trees in Orlando Park are looking better. Ironite and milorganite will be applied again this month.
Bids have been accepted by the Town for the trees to be planted on the causeway, Riverside Place and the west side of Nance Park.
A. Fountain Committee report
A proposal has been received from Unique Ceramic Imports in the amount of $6,100.00. This estimate is for a block wall/sign using stone and tile in various colors and mediums.
Chairman Bohlmann introduced Sean Creel, an award winning sculptor/artist. Mr. Creel is proposing to sculpt a surfer on a long board for the fountain area. The sculpture can be unbolted and removed in case of an impending hurricane.
Mr. Creel has contacted local businesses and garnered their support for his concept and all were supportive. Mr. Creel is willing to perform this work for the cost of materials, which he estimates to be between $2,000.00 and $2,500.00 (not including plants).
Chairman Bohlmann recommended to Mr. Creel that he present a proposal in writing denoting dimensions and materials.
The Committee discussed the
project. agreeing with the concept in that surfers best represent
this area. Maintenance and landscaping were also discussed.
B. 50th Anniversary Plans
Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, the Town Council has appointed a steering committee. The first meeting will be January 11, 2001.
A. Review and secure approval of the park projects as contained in the “draft” 5 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) – Town Manager
Town Manager, Chinault, presented a draft copy of the CIP Project Tracking relating to a 5-year improvement plan for the Town parks. The CIP goes to the Budget and Finance Committee for approval and back again every year for review.
Ms. Kowalski moved to support the parks element of the CIP Project Tracking. Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Play time in Orlando Park proposal
An
eight-week A six week program for children up to 3 years of age is
proposed for Orlando Park. This program will be facilitated by an occupational
therapist and a physical therapist to encourage creativity, interactions with
other children and sensorimotor development in toddlers.
The Committee discussed issues relating to liability, amount of enrollment fee advertisement and program cost according to proposal.
Ms. Thomson moved to fund Play Time in Orlando Park from the Recreation Account. Ms. Kowalski seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Bohlmann will request that the Play Time program be on the next Council agenda.
Ms. Coburn announced that Mayor Cochran would donate left over campaign funds to this Committee.
Nothing further was discussed at this time.
A. Review of Luminaria budget items
After discussion of previously allocated Luminaria monies, Ms. Kowalski moved that the Luminaria budget not be allocated into separate accounts, but be reflected as one account. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Luminaria sales and this years distribution of funds
The “Light up the Town for Jesse” Luminaria sales netted $300.00.
Ms. Kowalski moved that $300.00 be deposited to the Jesse Geiger Fund as designated by this Committee. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
A. Fountain Committee report
B. Play ground equipment for Nance Park
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Ken Bohlmann, Chairman
Shirlee Walker, Secretary