I. CALL TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM

II. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

Ms. Kowalski made a motion to approve minutes 01-03 from January 9 with the following corrections:

V. 5^th paragraph, The committee discussed the project. ~~Agreeing with the concept in that surfers best represent the area.~~

VI. B. ~~An eight week~~ A six week program for children up to 3 years of age at Orlando Park.

The committee discussed issues relating to liability, amount of enrollment fee, advertisement and program costs according to proposal.

Mr. McLaughlin seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

III. TREASURER’S REPORT- K. Kowalski

Treasurer will review monies spent and budgeted. Will report at next meeting.

IV. TOWN HALL REPORT – R. Cassedy

Mr. Cassedy reported on Grant Request to perform the following:

1. Repair and resurface the Melbourne Cause bikeway;

2. Provide berms in key locations on the north side of the bikeway to lessen the material that runs onto the bikeway;

3. Provide vegetation in strategic locations between the road pavement and the bikeway to lessen material that runs onto bikeway;

4. Provide offsets to the bikeway to assist the handicapped;

5. Construct a paved parking lot with sufficient drainage retention immediately west of the easternmost relief bridge;

6. Provide the covered structures, like at ~~Sunset~~ Sunrise Park, for picnic tables (4); and

7. Provide benches (3); waste containers (4); bike rack (1)

The committee discussed replacing the tot swings at Orlando Park; approximate cost will be $650.00, not including the chains.

Ms. Thomson made a motion that funding for the swings be made from account 572.4900, Mr. McLaughlin seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Cassedy reported on various items in Orlando Park in need of repair, all being under warranty.

V. BEAUTIFICATION

A. The fountain committee did not meet.

B. 50^th Anniversary Plans

Mr. Bohlman discussed the purpose of the steering committee. He informed the committee that they were invited to join the public forums being held by the steering committee.

VI. PARKS

A. Playground equipment for Nance Park

The committee discussed various structures but were unable to reach a decision. Mr. Bohlman requested volunteers for a subcommittee to work with Mr. Cassedy to select the equipment. Ms. Mauter and Mr. McLaughlin volunteered and will report at the next meeting.

B. Concert in Orlando Park

Ms. Kowalski made a motion to proceed with the concert. Ms. Thomson seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bohlman will contact the Satellite Beach High School Band and report at the next meeting.

C. Restroom facilities at Orlando Park

Ms. Kowalski made a motion to recommend Town Council to consider installing restroom facilities at Orlando Park. Ms. Hayward seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

VII. RECREATION

A. Town staff to request Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee support for a recreational Trails Program Grant

Ms. Kowalski made a motion to instruct the Town Manager to apply for Recreational Trails Program Grant. Ms. Schwanbeck seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

VIII. OTHER

Ms. Schwanbeck requested patch volunteers for Easter egg hunt. Ms. Benevente will supervise the 0-2 year olds, Ms. Kowalski the 3 – 4 year olds, Mr. McLaughlin the 5 – 6 year olds, Ms, Thompson the 7 – 8 year olds and Ms. Mauter the 9 – 10 year olds.

IX. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – February 13, 2001

Ms. Benevente requested discussion of parking problems and boat violations at Sunset Park. Possible fencing of the park will also be discussed.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

Ken Bohlmann, Chairman

Laurie Newman, Secretary