TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

Brevard County, Florida 32903

PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

September 11, 2001 Council Chambers 10:00 am to 11:00 am

MINUTES 01-10

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                          MEMBERS ABSENT

            Rose Benevente, Chairman                                              Kathryn Kowalski, Treasurer

            Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman                             Carol Thomson

Barbara Coburn                                              

Carol Mauter                                                               

Mary Hayward                                                

Eugene McLaughlin

      I.            CALL TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM

 

Chairman Benevente called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.

    II.            APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

A.         Minutes 01-09, July 11, 2001

        

         Mr. McLaughlin motioned to approve the minutes as written.  Ms. Mauter seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

  III.            TREASURER’S REPORT- K. Kowalski

 

Ms. Hayward motioned  to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Ms. Schwanbeck seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

IV.            TOWN HALL REPORT – R. Cassedy

 

Ron reported that the old picnic tables and benches in Orlando Park have been replaced with new ones. 

 

The seesaw will be reinstalled this week, several other warranty parts need to be replaced.

 

Public works moved 15 palm trees to Orlando Park, paid for by Dr. Boozer.

 

Mr. Chinault reported that Nance Park had the final FRDAP inspection 2 weeks ago. 

 

Bids have gone out for Riverside Park FRDAP projects, which closes September 21, 2001.

Restroom facilities for Orlando Park will go before the Town Council on September 18, 2001.

 

 

 

  V.            BEAUTIFICATION

A. Fountain Committee Report

            The engineer has sent plans to the artist; Mr. Chinault will set up a meeting with both.

VI.            PARKS

 

      Joyce Warner, from the Indialantic Homeowners Association discussed various dates and music styles for concerts in the park.  The Melbourne Municipal Band will perform a concert the Sunday before Mothers Day; perhaps one can be scheduled for the Sunday before Valentines Day.    According to Ms. Warner, PR & B has budgeted enough money for two concerts next year.  The Homeowners Association will do all the legwork, e.g. posters, chair rental etc, if the PR & B will sponsor, therefore relieving the Homeowners Association from obtaining liability insurance.  Ms. Warner will attend the November meeting to report progress.

 

 

             VII.            RECREATION

 

           VIII.            OTHER

Mr. Chinault presented the five-year capital improvement plan and requested this committee approve the parks element of this plan.

Mr. McLaughlin motioned to approve the 5-year CIP, Ms. Mauter seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Mr. Chinault will research feasibility of time limits for boats moored in the Indian         River.

 

Mr. Chinault requested this committee approve a FRDAP grant for Douglas Park.

Ms. Coburn motioned to approve a FRDAP grant to improve Douglas Park, Mr. McLaughlin seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Ms. Schwanbeck suggested the first Thursday in December for the annual tree lighting, all agreed to this.

               IX.            ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – October 9 , 2001

 

 

   X.         ADJOURNMENT

 

      The meeting adjourned at 11:35 am.

 

                                                      ________________________

                                                      Rose Benevente, Chairman

 

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Laurie Newman, Secretary