TOWN OF INDIALANTIC
Brevard County, Florida 32903
PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
October 23, 2006, Council Chambers 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
MINUTES 07-01
Members Present Absent Members
Beverly Goldner, Chairman Jackie Potts-Hendry
Marjorie Schwanbeck, V. Chairman Ron Cassedy, Dir. of Public Works
Rose Benevente
Catherine Berkman
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.
II. Approval of prior Meeting Minutes
Minutes 06-07, October 23, 2006
Ms. Preece moved to approve the minutes as amended. Ms. Benevente seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
III. Treasurer’s Report – Betty Preece
Ms. Preece requested that a breakdown of the expenses be included with future Minutes. The Committee asked Ms. Holmgren to provide this information and she agreed to attach the General Ledger Detail Report and the Statement of Revenues and Expenses with future Minutes. Ms. Benevente moved to approve the June and August statements. Ms. Schwanbeck seconded. Motion carried unanimously. (July statement was provided in previous Minutes)
IV. Town Hall Report
Mr. Chinault provided this report as Mr. Cassedy was on vacation.
FRDAP Grant/Orlando Park: Money was received. The basketball courts have been resurfaced, the gazebo has been constructed, a climbing wall, track ride and spring toys have been installed, the path along the west side of the park has been replaced, a new walk has been installed around the play area and a bench swing has been added. This project is now closed.
FRDAP Grant/Nance Park: An application for FRDAP monies was sent to FDEP on September 5, 2006. Proposed project improvements include redecking the boardwalk area between the restrooms and crossover #3, redecking access #4, providing additional sidewalks in the southern end of the park to better move pedestrians and avoid conflicts with vehicles, paving a portion of the parking lot drive-thru area, and providing additional play equipment.
Nance Park Improvements: Handrail repair is in progress, and there is discussion of relocating the dumpster and dumpster enclosure.
FRDAP Grant/Riverside Park: An application for FRDAP monies was sent to FDEP on September 5, 2006. Proposed project improvements include a walkway through the park from the handicap parking spaces, interconnecting with the picnic areas, to end across from the sidewalk at Second Avenue; outside binoculars/telescopes (2) at the western end of the pier; and a bench swing.
The Town’s Pest control contract has been changed over from Apex to TruGreen ChemLawn.
V. Beautification
Allocation of beautification sign
Mrs. Yorkey of 400 Michigan Avenue called Ms. Goldner to inform her that she and her family would be very pleased to accept the beautification sign. Since Ms. Potts-Hendry was unavailable, Ms. Goldner asked for a volunteer to take the sign to the Yorkey family. Ms. Berkman volunteered.
VI. Parks
The Committee decided a responsibility list indicating which member(s) will oversee certain Parks is necessary. After discussion, this Parks Responsibility Members List was agreed upon and is attached.
Ms. Benevente thanked Mr. Cassedy and his staff for keeping Sunset Park and Riverside Park beautiful.
Ms. Berkman visited Nance Park and found the following items: some playground equipment was rusted; three (3) out of the four (4) showers were not working (north shower is working); weeds growing in the mulch; and sand spurs in the parking lot. She has requested that these items be brought to the attention of Public Works.
Ms. Preece expressed her concern about debris being left on the bridge at Douglas Park and asked that Public Works handle this matter.
The Police Department has been asked to whenever possible increase their patrol for dogs in Town Parks.
VII. Recreation
The Halloween Party has been canceled due to lack of volunteers.
VIII. Other
Christmas Tree Lighting
Ms. Schwanbeck mentioned that everything is moving along smoothly and she will handle any follow up calls. In addition, she will give Ms. Goldner flyers to be handed out at the schools. Ms. Goldner, Ms. Benevente and Ms. Berkman announced that they will be at the tree lighting. Ms. Goldner said she would speak to Ms. Potts-Hendry about helping out with the food. If Ms. Potts-Hendry is not available, Ms. Goldner will handle this item.
55th Anniversary Celebration
At Mr. Cassedy’s request, Mr. Chinault presented Ms. Goldner with an old picture of what Orlando Park used to look like. Ms. Preece and a friend of hers will be taking pictures of our Parks to be displayed on a table at the Celebration. Since the Easter Egg Hunt is the morning of this Celebration, Ms. Goldner asked the Committee if they knew of anyone who would be interested in volunteering to wear the bunny suit in the afternoon. In addition, she will also call WFIT to explore the possibility of free sponsorship for concerts.
Luminaria
Ms. Holmgren was asked to take the Luminaries out of storage to bring to the next meeting. Ms. Schwanbeck would like to see this tradition kept alive, however, she feels it is gradually dwindling away and believes we have approximately 20-25 left. Ms. Goldner mentioned that we should use up whatever amount we have left before buying any and all agreed.
Ms. Benevente expressed her concern about trash being left behind by people fishing along the Causeway. Mr. Chinault agreed to speak to Mr. Cassedy about this issue.
· Meeting in December or skip to January
· Proposal to Town Council to consider prohibiting parking and fishing along the Causeway
· Luminaria
· Christmas Tree Lighting
· 55th Anniversary Celebration
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
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Beverly Goldner, Chairman
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Julie Anne Holmgren, Secretary