TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
June 28, 2004 Council Chambers 9:00 am to 10:00 am
MINUTES 04-08
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS EXCUSED
Rose Benevente, Chairman Marie Young
Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman
Jackie Potts-Hendry
Don Gust
Eugene McLaughlin MEMBERS ABSENT
Beverly Goldner Todd Deratany
Marie Young, Treasurer
Betty Preece
Todd Deratany
Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works
Laurie Newman, Secretary
Chairman Benevente called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
A. Minutes 04-07 May 10, 2004
Mr. McLaughlin moved to accept prior minutes
Ms. Potts-Hendry seconded, motion passed unanimously.
No expenditures for the month of May
A. FRDAP application approved for Nance Park and Sunrise Park.
Future application for Orlando Park, which was denied two years ago to replace the bike path, resurface basketball court, connect play equipment with walkway, add piece pf play equipment and construct new gazebo.
B. Mr. Chinault request committee to recommend to Council specific hours for Douglas Park,
Ms. Preece moved to recommend to Council to regulate hours of Douglas Park
Ms. Schwanbeck seconded, motion passed unanimously
C. Mr. Chinault requests committee to recommend to Council to restrict the consumption of alcohol and possession of an open container of alcohol.
Ms. Preece moved to recommend to Council to restrict consumption of alcohol in parks,
Mr. McLaughlin seconded, Mr. Gust opposed
D. Ms. Preece moved to have committee members to inspect their assigned parks for possible needs
Mr. McLaughlin seconded, motion passed unanimously
A. Discussion of condition of cord grass on causeway. Suggestions of replacing cord grass with sea grapes
Ms. Preece moved to fund $200.00 to plant sea grapes to replace cord grass,
Mr. McLaughlin seconded, motion passed unanimously
A. Sunrise Park cars – Mr. Chinault explained that cars would park at the metered parking
B. Boat launching was discussed at the Council meeting – no restrictions on launching from Town parks.
A. Discussion of allocation of remaining 03/04 funds – requested by Mr. Deratany
B. Budget workshop scheduled following regular July meeting
C. Ms. Preece moved to elect Mr. Gust as chairman
Mr. McLaughlin seconded, motion passed unanimously
No nominations for Vice-Chair, Ms. Schwanbeck to remain as vice-chair
No nominations for Treasurer, Ms. Young to remain as treasurer
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 A.M.
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Rose Benevente, Chairman
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Laurie Newman, Secretary