TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
June 12, 2001 Council Chambers 10:00 am to 11:00 am
MINUTES 01-08
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS EXCUSED
Rose Benevente, Chairman Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman
Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer Eugene McLaughlin
Ken Bohlmann
Barbara Coburn
Mary Hayward
Carol Mauter
Carol Thomson
Chairman Benevente called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
A. Minutes 01-07, May 8, 2001
Item V A – Fountain Committee report – was amended to read as follows:
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.
Mr. Bohlmann moved to approve the minutes as amended. Ms. Coburn seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Kowalski reported that there were no expenditures during May. Town Manager Chinault noted that the tables and benches previously approved have been ordered.
Ms. Thomson moved to accept the Treasurer’s report. Mr. Bohlmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Because Mr. Cassedy was not present, the Town Manager gave the following report:
Installation of the pavers is being delayed until the construction at Kempf’s is completed.
The FRDAP grant for Orlando Park has been approved by DEP.
The pier in Riverside Park is in the process of being permitted.
Nance Park is complete except for the installation of the bike rack and the new sign.
The pathway from the sidewalk to the gazebo in Lily Park is complete.
The Committee will need to review the 5 year capital improvement program in July to discuss a possible FRDAP grant to make improvements to and to repair the seawall in Douglas Park.
Repairs to the sidewalk on Palm Avenue are currently underway.
The Town is working with FDOT to obtain documentation that the Town has control over the Causeway bike path. This paperwork is needed to obtain a Greenways and Trails grant.
A. Fountain Committee report
The Committee agreed to meet with the Town Manager next week to discuss steps needed to finalize the project.
A. Town Manager to discuss rest room facilities in Orlando Park
Chairman Benevente presented a letter from George Gergora opposing restroom facilities in the Park. It was noted that the Committee recommended that the Town Council discuss this issue; however, no motion was made to support the construction of such facilities.
Mr. Chinault presented photos of the restroom facilities in Rykeman Park in Melbourne Beach as an example of what will be proposed. The facilities will include handicap access for men and women and will be located in the area of the pump house and water fountain.
Ms. Thomson recommended that the pump house be combined with the restroom facilities if constructed.
Mr. Bohlmann presented a letter from Joyce Warner, president of the Indialantic Homeowners’ Association, regarding the May 6, 2001 concert in Orlando Park and requesting that the Committee sponsor similar events in the future. It was noted that funding is included in the 01/02 budget.
Ms. Thomson and Ms. Coburn agreed to look into the Committee sponsoring such an event in the fall and to report at the July meeting.
A. Review changes to Chapter 5, Ordinance 01-12
Mr. Chinault advised that these changes are being made as part of an ongoing review and effort to update the Town’s ordinances.
The Committee questioned whether the Town can regulate the length of time that a boat can be anchored in the river. Mr. Chinault advised that he would look into this issue.
Ms. Kowalski moved to approve the proposed changes. Mr. Bohlmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Other
The Committee agreed to discuss the Beautification award in the fall and recommended that recipients of the award be mentioned in the “Record.”
A. Discussion of 5 year Capital Improvement Program
B. Report on concert in the park
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:08 am.
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Rose Benevente, Chairman
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Laura Eaton, Secretary