TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

Brevard County, Florida 32903

PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

September 25, 2006, Council Chambers 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

MINUTES 06-07

 

 

Members Present                                                               Absent Members               

                                                                                                                                               

Beverly Goldner, Chairman                                                  Marjorie Schwanbeck, Vice Chairman

Rose Benevente                                                                  

Catherine Berkman

Jackie Potts-Hendry

Betty Preece, Treasurer

Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works

Julie Anne Holmgren, Secretary

 

      I.            Call to Order at 9:00 a.m.

 

Chairman Goldner called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.  Ms. Goldner welcomed Ms. Berkman and introduced her to everyone. 

 

    II.            Approval of prior Meeting Minutes

 

A.     Minutes 06-06, July 25, 2006

 

Ms. Benevente moved to approve the minutes as written.  Ms. Preece seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

  III.            Treasurer’s Report – Betty Preece

 

Ms. Benevente moved to approve the July statement.  Ms. Preece seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.  June and August statements to be provided at the next meeting.

 

 

IV.            Town Hall Report

 

A.        Mr. Chinault provided information concerning the FY-08 FRDAP application for the Riverside Park improvement access. The application will be for $50K in State funds to provide a walkway/ trail along the Park’s eastern boundary connecting the accessible parking spaces with an existing sidewalk at Second Avenue; binoculars at the western end of the existing pier; and a bench swing located in the northern area of the Park.

 

Motioned by Ms. Schwanbeck. Seconded by Ms. Benevente to approve the plan as presented.Motion passed unanimously.  

 

B.        Mr. Chinault provided information concerning the FY-08 FRDAP application for Nance Park Better Access. The application will be for $50K in State funds to provide a walkway & trail along the park’s southern boundary directing pedestrians to the ramp at access number four; resurfacing a portion of the park entrance road, providing a walkway along the park entrance road to separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic; increasing play items in the park; providing repairs to the existing swing set; re-decking access number four; and reconstructing the portion of the boardwalk east of the existing restrooms.

 

Motioned by Ms. Benevente. Seconded by Ms. Schwanbeck to approve the plan as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  

 

 

  V.            Beautification

 

A.     Allocation of beautification sign

 

Ms. Schwanbeck moved to have the new location of the sign be at the North West Corner of North Ramona and Michigan Avenue.  Ms. Benevente seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.  

 

VI.            Parks

 

Orlando Park swing will be installed at a later date.

 

Ms. Benevente noted how beautiful the pier at Riverside Park looks. Mr. Cassedy explained that this is due to the pressure washing that has been done.

 

VII.            Recreation

 

Sliding Football has been ordered for Orlando Park

 

VIII.            Other

 

The “Snowman” and “Santa Claus” are not available to rent for Christmas decorations. In place of these items, the committee would like to rent the eight-foot
”Christmas Tree”. Motioned by Ms. Benevente. Seconded by Ms. Schwanbeck to secure the eight-foot “Christmas Tree”. Motion passed unanimously.  The committee previously agreed to purchase the “Poinsettia”.

 

The accessible parking space at crossover number fifteen is being relocated to the emergency vehicle ramp, located on Wavecrest Avenue.

 

IX.            Items for next Meeting – September 25, 2006

 

Christmas Tree lightening.

 

  X.            Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 a.m.

 

 

 

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            Beverly Goldner, Chairman

 

 

 

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            Victoria M. Twitty-Mercer, Secretary