TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
February 21, 2006, Council Chambers 9:00 am to 10:00 am
MINUTES 06-02
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Beverly Goldner, Chairman Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman
Betty Preece, Treasurer Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works
Rose Benevente
Jackie Potts-Hendry
Christopher Chinault, Town Manager
Julie Holmgren, Secretary
Chairman Goldner called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
A. Minutes 06-01, January 23, 2006
Ms. Preece moved to amend the minutes as follows:
“IV. Town Hall Report - Change “handicap” parking to “accessible” parking.
“B. Easter Egg Hunt – Everyone will help fill the eggs.” Ms. Benevente seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Preece advised that she would like the Treasurer’s Report to explain in more detail how the money is being spent; i.e. $1,600 for Recreation Events. The Town Manager explained the breakdown of the $1,600 as $650 for Tree Lighting, $500 for Easter Egg Hunt and $450 for Concerts in the Park. In addition, he pointed out that the $2,000 listed for Beautification should be $2,100. Ms. Goldner advised that she would call the Deputy Town Clerk to request a breakdown of the budget statement. Ms. Potts-Hendry moved to approve the report. Ms. Benevente seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Cassedy was not available. Town Manager Christopher Chinault provided the following Town Hall report in the absence of Public Works Director Ronald H. Cassedy:
a. Sunrise Park: Parking along Watson Drive will be reconfigured with additional spaces provided on the north side once Indialantic One completes construction. BSE is scheduling preparation of the as-builts.
b. Nance Park: BSE is scheduling preparation of the as-builts. The restroom roof, damaged by Hurricane Frances, has been replaced. The two easternmost columns will be fixed and the building painted shortly.
c. Orlando Park: The park still needs some play items, new walkways from the play equipment and to the bench swing. Swings have been fixed. The walkway along the western edge of the park is being replaced with concrete. Installing the walkways and climbing wall are this year’s project. Next year’s proposal will be for the installation of restrooms. Staff moved the seesaw closer to the play area for the smaller children separate from the older children. In addition, Committee agreed upon choosing a tan and orange climbing wall and a duck and pony spring toys for the Park. Mr. Cassedy will need to verify that the duck and pony spring toys are not already in the park. Ms. Potts-Hendry moved to approve the climbing wall and two spring toys. Ms. Preece seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
d. Riverside Park: BSE is preparing plans for future Committee consideration that will reflect a walkway through the park as well as a bench swing. In addition, it was suggested that two (2) binoculars (not coin operated) be installed at the end of the pier. The binocular cost is approximately $7,000. Riverside is more of an adult-leisure park as opposed to a children’s park.
e. Sunset Park: No updates.
f. Triangle Park: Mr. Chinault noted that he met with FPL officials regarding the possibility of having this property transferred to the Town. No developments to date. Committee members all agreed they would like to see reflector signs at the fork in the road directing traffic.
g. ADA Accessibility Inspection: A copy was previously provided of the ADA Accessibility Inspection report noting that the Town was intending to proceed to replace wooden handrails on various park ramps with aluminum handrails. However, because aluminum will pit very quickly, a proposal for stainless steel handrails has been submitted.
h. Sidewalk: Staff is looking into securing TIFT funds to provide a sidewalk along the south side of the 100 block of Eighth Avenue from S. Shannon Avenue to SR-A1A to help move pedestrian traffic to the beach.
The beautification sign is in Mr. Cassedy’s possession. Earlier it was agreed to place the sign at Kempfs. Ms. Potts-Hendry agreed to go back to look at Kempfs and then will follow up with Mr. Cassedy.
Douglas Park: Since Mr. Deratany is no longer on the Committee, Ms. Preece volunteered to oversee this Park
Brian Bobb will be playing in the Park from 2:00pm-4:00pm. The cost for his performance is $200 and he has expressed an interest in doing this monthly. Committee will take it up under advisement. Chairman Goldner and Ms. Potts-Hendry will create flyers to distribute. Ms. Potts-Hendry will e-mail the Town Clerk about posting this event on the Town’s website and marquee. In addition, she will also make arrangements with Mr. Cassedy regarding usage of electricity, seating, etc.
This event is Saturday April 8 at 9:00 a.m. in Orlando Park. Ms. Schwanbeck will contact the bunny, chicken and clown. Kelly Radano from the Fire Department has volunteered to be our chicken. Committee members will meet at 8:15 a.m. There will be four patches: (0-2 Ms. Potts-Hendry), (3-4 Ms. Goldner), (5-6 Ms. Goldner’s husband or daughter) and (7-8 Ms. Benevente). Chairman Goldner volunteered her husband, daughter and friends to help. Ms. Schwanbeck will take care of the candy. Everyone will help fill the eggs. The supplies will be available at the March meeting for disbursement.
· Committee thanked Mr. Chinault for his report.
· Thank you notes will be written to all who participated at the Tree Lighting event. The Town recently hired new staff and this item had not been completed before hand.
· Riverside Bank to host a general “Thank You” to Mr. Cassedy and Town staff for all they do throughout the year.
· Ms. Goldner reminded the Committee that new members are needed.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
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Beverly Goldner, Chairman
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Julie Holmgren, Secretary