TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
March 19, 2007, Council Chambers 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
MINUTES 07-05
Members Present: Members Absent:
Beverly Goldner, Chairman Betty Preece, Treasurer
Marjorie Schwanbeck, Vice Chairman Ron Cassedy, Dir. of Public Works
Rose Benevente
Catherine Berkman
Julie Anne Holmgren, Secretary
I. Call to Order at 9:05 a.m.
Chairman Goldner called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
II. Approval of prior Meeting Minutes
Minutes 07-04, February 26, 2007
Ms. Schwanbeck moved to approve the minutes as written. Ms. Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Goldner explained the difference between the two financial reports. In the “General Ledger Detail Report,” the “Ending Balance” column shows the total amount spent while the “Statement of Revenues and Expenses” shows the balance left in the account.
Ms. Schwanbeck moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Ms. Berkman seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Trees for Parks: The Town received grants from both the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to install trees along the south side of the Melbourne Causeway. The plan is to install Sabal Palms, Gumbo Limbo trees, Sea Grape trees, and Silver Buttonwood trees in June along the south side of the Causeway with FDOT monies. Planting additional trees (Sabal Palm, East Palatka Holly and Silver Buttonwood) in Sunrise, Nance, Douglas and Orlando parks with Urban & Community Forestry grant funds.
V. Beautification
Ms. Potts-Hendry agreed to pick up the Beautification sign and deliver to the Post Office.
A. Adding a new Section 5-7: Ms. Potts-Hendry moved to approve presenting a new Section 5-7 to Council. Ms. Schwanbeck seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Sunrise Park: Ms. Benevente expressed a concern regarding people pulling their cars up too closely to the picnic table, dunes and people on bikes, creating a dangerous condition. She asked if a fence could be installed to prevent this from happening. Mr. Chinault agreed to speak with Mr. Cassedy about this situation and report back to the Committee. (Amended 4/23/07)
A. Easter Egg Hunt
This event is Saturday, March 31, at 9:00 a.m. in Orlando Park. Committee volunteers agreed to meet at 8:15 a.m. that morning. There will be four patches: (0-2 Ms. Potts-Hendry), (3-4 Ms. Goldner), (5-6 Ms. Berkman) and (7-8 Ms. Benevente). Ms. Schwanbeck brought in the candy and eggs to be filled. Ms. Goldner advised that her daughter is not able to work on the signs this year.
A. 55th Anniversary Event
This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, at from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church and 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Orlando Park.
Ms. Goldner showed the poster board photo display of all the Parks that Ms. Preece and her son created for the event on behalf of the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee. In addition, Mr. Cassedy has loaned a picture of Orlando Park taken many years ago to be displayed at the Event. Ms. Goldner is looking for volunteers to manage the Parks Display Table.
A. 55th Anniversary
B. Easter Egg Hunt
C. Sunrise Park Fence
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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Beverly Goldner, Chairman Julie Anne Holmgren, Secretary