I. CALL TO ORDER AT 9:00 AM

II. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

A. Minutes 05-09, September 26, 2005

Mrs. Potts-Hendry moved to approve the minutes of September 26, 2005. Mrs. Benevente seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

III. TOWN HALL REPORT – Mr. Chinault

As Mr. Cassedy is absent this week, Mr. Chinault stated he would be giving the report, as follows:

A. Hurricane Damage Report. Mr. Chinault reported that luckily there was not any major damage to any of the public parks from Hurricane Wilma. There was minor debris that needed to be removed from the parks, some shingles were missing off the gazebo at Orlando Park but that the seawall at Douglas Park withstood the storm fine. He mentioned that the debris pickup and minor repairs from the storm has taken up almost all of the time of the public works department and that as a result several other projects were put on hold.

B. Purchases. Mr. Chinault reported that several purchases, previously agreed upon by the committee, had been completed. In particular, two adult swings had been purchased, one had arrived. The play equipment for Nance Park had also been purchased.

C. On-going Projects/ Park Updates:

· Douglas Park: One adult swing will be installed.

· Nance Park: Work on the bathrooms will start in mid-November.

· Sunrise Park: Several exercise stations have been installed, more will come

· Orlando Park: The basketball courts will be resurfaced.

· Boy Scout Project: Delayed due to storm.

D. South Causeway Beautification: Mr. Chinault reported that the Town Council has approved the plan submitted by the committee. There was some discussion of the status and the process of the overall project. Mr. Chinault outlined the process, first the trees need to be approved by the DOT, then install the trees, then the rest of the plan can be submitted for DOT approval – in particular the fence. Mr. Deratany expressed concern at the length of the time line for the process.

IV. TREASURER’S REPORT- Betty Preece

There were no recorded expenditures since the last meeting. Mr. Gust requested that the budget needs to be obtained from Mrs. Brownlie and distributed to the treasurer in advance of the next meeting. The secretary agreed to assist.

V. BEAUTIFICATION

Mr. Deratany had several nominations for the Beautification Award, 436 7^th Avenue, and 205 Fifth Avenue. Mrs. Benevente nominated Kempf’s at 336 Fifth Ave, as the commercial participant. The committee is charged with reviewing these nominations and voting on them at the next meeting.

VI. PARKS

· Indian River Park: Mrs. Goldner reported that a bench was removed, that overall the park looks much better but that there was a tide mark remaining.

· Sunset Park: Mrs. Benevente mentioned that there was a large pile of garbage and twigs at the entrance to the park. Discussion ensued regarding people putting their trash in vacant lots. It was asked that there be put in the next newsletter a mention reminding people to put their trash in front of their property, not in neighboring lots or in public parks.

· Douglas Park: Mr. Deratany reported that the new seawall is being put in but that the trucks have destroyed the grass. Also that the park now seems to have a grade to it. Mr. Chinault stated that both should be repaired by the time the work is completed. Mr. Deratany also mentioned that he regularly sees dogs in the park. A discussion ensued regarding dogs. It was agreed to bring it up to Officer Tenpenny’s attention that dogs are regularly seen in all the parks. Also that there should be a reminder put in the newsletter regarding dogs in parks.

· Orlando Park: Mr. Gust reported that all was well, looking forward to seeing the work done.

VII. RECREATION

Mr. Gust reported that the concert in the park scheduled forSunday, November 13^th from 2-4 p.m needs to be cancelled due to lack of preparation. A motion was made to reschedule the event to February 12^th, and to have the event be Valentine’s Day related. The motion was made by Mrs. Potts-Hendry and seconded by Mrs. Benevente and passed unanimously. Mrs. Potts-Hendry agreed to work on the event.

Tree-Lighting Event: Mrs. Schwanbeck reminded everyone that attendance at the next committee meeting on November 28^th is very important for the tree-lighting event. Also, that she will be purchasing material for the Luminaria.

VIII. OTHER

A. Mr. Gust resigned from the committee due to moving out of the area. It was agreed that vice-chair Mrs. Schwanbeck would chair the next meeting and that at that time a new chair would be voted on.

X. ADJOURNMENT

The Committee adjourned at 10: 05 a.m.