TOWN OF INDIALANTIC

Brevard County, Florida 32903

PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

November 28, 2005, Council Chambers 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Minutes 05-11

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                                                                                                             

Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman

Betty Preece, Treasurer

Rose Benevente

Beverly Goldner

Todd Deratany

Jackie Potts-Hendry

 

Lisa London, Secretary

Ron Cassedy, Director of Public Works

 

 

MEMBERS ABSENT

Matthew Collins

                                                                                                                       

      I.               CALL TO ORDER AT 9:00 AM

     II.               APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES

A.      Minutes 05-10, October 31, 2005

 

Mr. Deratany moved to approve the minutes of October 31, 2005.   Mrs. Goldner seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

 

   III.               TOWN HALL REPORT – Mr. Cassedy

 

Mr. Cassedy reported on several on-going and upcoming projects: 

 

A. Playground equipment. Mr. Cassedy reported that two spring animals, one turtle and one Sea-horse will be installed at Nance Park sometime during December -- January at the latest.  The climbing wall that was purchased will also be installed during that time period. 

B. Restrooms at Nance Park.  Mr. Cassedy reported that there is a 4-6 week wait on materials for the roof but that once the materials are received, work will commence.  He also mentioned that two columns will be wrapped and painted.    

C. On-going Projects/ Park Updates:

 

·         Sunrise Park: An exercise station is waiting to be installed.

·         Orlando Park:  The basketball courts were resurfaced.

·         Boy Scout Project:  Nick Hobbs finished the landscaping on the bike path at Magnolia. 

 

      I.               TREASURER’S REPORT- Betty Preece

 

Mrs. Preece mentioned that she did not receive the report from the Town Hall.  As a result it was agreed to table the treasurer’s report until the next meeting.

 

     II.               BEAUTIFICATION

It was reported that the address nominated at the last meeting for the Beautification Award, 436 7^th Avenue was wrong.  The address is 437 7^th Ave.  It was agreed to consider this new address for the award.

 

Mrs. Preece motioned that Kempf’s at 336 Fifth Ave, receive the commercial Beautification Award. Mrs. Benevente seconded and the motion passed. 

 

Other nominations:  Mr. Deratany nominated the northwest corner of 8^th Ave and Shannon. 

 

      I.               PARKS

 

·         Sunset Park: Mrs. Benevente remarked that Hurricane Wilma did damage to the shoreline causing a hole and that it needed to be repaired.  Also that there was a broken fence and debris. Mr. Cassedy talked about the repairs to the hole and that the fence repairs would be taken care of soon.

·         Douglas Park: It was remarked that the park looked great.  Possible future discussion of adding more benches. 

 

      I.               RECREATION

 

Tree-Lighting Event:  Details for the tree-lighting event were discussed.  Mrs. Goldner will take the neon necklaces. Mrs. Benevente will pick up the tablecloths from Mr. Gust.  Mrs. Potts-Hendry will get the baskets from Mrs. Schwanbeck.  

     II.               OTHER

A.      Election

 

Mr. Deratany nominated Mrs. Goldner.  Mrs. Schwanbeck seconded.  The vote was unanimous.  

 

 

 X.        ADJOURNMENT

 

The Committee adjourned at 10: 05 a.m.