TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

Brevard County, Florida 32903

PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

May 8, 2001 Council Chambers 10:00 to 11:00

MINUTES 01-07

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                              MEMBERS EXCUSED                             

Ken Bohlmann, Chairman                                  Marjorie Schwanbeck                                                    

Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer                                  Carol Mauter

Rose Benevente

Barbara Coburn

Eugene McLaughlin

Carol Thomson

Mary Hayward

Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works

Laurie Newman, Secretary

      I.            CALL TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM

 

Chairman Bohlmann called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

    II.            APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

 

A.        Ms. Thomson made a motion to approve minutes 01-06 as written, Mr. McLaughlin seconded, motion passed unanimously.

  III.            TREASURER’S REPORT- K. Kowalski

 

Ms. Kowalski informed the Committee that she will review the recreation budget with Ms. Brownlie and report at the next meeting.  No monies from the beautification budget have been spent.

 

Ms. Coburn moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Mr. McLaughlin seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

IV.            TOWN HALL REPORT – Ron Cassedy

 

Mr. Cassedy informed the committee that the Riverside Park improvements are underway, just awaiting permitting from the DOT.

 

Mr. Cassedy suggested perhaps starting the Easter egg hunt earlier next year, due to the heat.

 

The playground in Nance Park has been completed.

 

The annual maintenance inspection at Orlando Park turned up some warranty parts that need replacing.

  V.            BEAUTIFICATION

A.            Fountain Committee report

 

Ms. Thomson stated that they met with the artist to discuss color and tile selection.  The estimate from the artist is $5900.00.  An estimate for the lighted structure is $6500.00. 

 

The Committee will meet with the Town Manager and discuss perhaps putting it out to bid.

VI.            PARKS

The Committee discussed purchasing park benches with Ron.  Ron would like to concentrate on Orlando Park, perhaps going with the Plastic Trading Company.  There is $2400.00 in the budget for benches.  More money can be used from the beautification account earmarked for new signs for benches and picnic tables.  $4300.00 will be spent on benches and picnic tables, leaving $1850.00 for new signs.

           

Mr. McLaughlin made a motion for Ron to purchase benches and picnic tables,  Ms. Coburn seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

VII.            RECREATION

VIII.            OTHER

A.  Carol Thomson presented the budget for FY 2001-2002.  Ms. Hayward made a motion to accept the budget, Ms. Kowalski seconded, motion passed unanimously.

 

B. Mr. Bohlman made a motion to appoint Ms. Benevente as Chairperson, Mr. McLaughlin seconded, motion passed.  Mr. Bohlman made a motion to appoint Ms. Schwanbeck as Vice-Chair, Ms. Kowalski seconded, motion passed unanimously.

IX.            ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – June 12, 2001

 

A.     Mr. Chinault  will discuss restroom facilities at Orlando Park

 

   X.         ADJOURNMENT

 

            Chairman Bohlmann adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m.

 

 

                                   

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                    Ken Bohlmann, Chairman

 

 

                                                           

Laurie Newman, Secretary