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MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
The Sebastian Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chairman.
Members present were Greg Paschall. Matt Sims. John Tenerowicz, Joanne White,
Rosemary Flescher, Tammy Nelson AND Joann Webster were absent excused
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary and Chris McCarthy, Parks
Superintendent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Sims, second by Mrs. Flescher,
passed unanimously
OLD BUSINESS: SKATE PARK DISCUSSION.
Chris said that they are incorporating the things the kids wanted will be 100 x 70 Mr.
Tenerowicz asks if the design fits in with the budget — Yes
Mr. Paschall wants written dimensions. Mr. Paschall said they also wanted some types of
shading — Mrs. Flescher says covered picnic table benches would be good. There was a
unanimous consensus for the design
ALTERNATE SITES FOR DISC GOLF
Chris says that the disc golf course will not be able to go in the storm water park and is
looking for alternate sites for construction. Her suggests Filbert Street which would allow
for only 9 holes or Schumann Island on Kildare which would allow for an 18 hole course.
Can put some on the north side and a little on the south side this area would not impact
any homes or walkers.
Mrs. White says could everyone go look at the sites and the 33 acres off Tracy Drive
Secretary to email absent members to look at the sites prior to next meeting.
Gabriel Knox 8556 102"d Court plays disc golf at Wickham — Schumann Island sounds
good to him says club members would come out to build the course they are 13 to 16 yrs
old and live from Melbourne to Sebastian. Some live in Ft Pierce, some in Titusville and
everywhere in between. There are 50 members.
Ben Hocker says there is a large airport or golf course. If getting large will need
restrooms and other stuff maybe at the airport would be better.
Committee to look at locations and bring back.
PARKS AND RECREATION MINUTES 11/24/14 Page 2
NEW BUSINESS; NONE
INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC;
Bob Faust 813 Barber Street says 1 year ago were looking for a tennis wall — 2 walls
there made out of CBS City already ordered walls — thank you very much
2 walls go to Schumann and one is for Friendship Park
The original CBS walls/racquet ball courts can't be put in at Friendship due to the
retention ponds — the City will install the other walls
Jim Sunnycalb — comments about parks committee — made a difference Easy St park
Playground needs a no pets allowed sign Riverview Park Christmas Tree What can we do
to fix it from going out every time it rains. Kids can lift up the panels wants to know if
we can put in zip ties to stop. Sebastian Dog Park.com has the new Vero Dog Park Grand
Opening info.
CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS;
Congrats to Jim Hill and Jerome Adams on their re-election. Says people attending the
workshop for the Community Center all happy all want expansion.
Mrs. White says can we have a copy of the report. Chris says not in yet will supply when
received.
Mr. Tenerowicz says the second handicap sign is up at the Dog Park There are several
parking problems at events the Christmas Parade is December 6`h at 6PM.
MEMBERS MATTERS:
Mrs. White says need police presence on Main Street on December 5`h for light up night.
Way too many ducks at the pond on Easy Street the benches are full of duck poop — 3
pairs of babies so there are maybe 38 ducks can we relocate some would want to be
involved in that Has a neighbor who has one with a name.
Jim Sunnycalb says Muscogee ducks will attack you
Mrs. Flescher says Garden Club and George Street Parks are good people are using them
all the time and they are nice and clean — December 5a' is light up night but we should
please patronize the businesses all year long.
PARKS AND RECREATION MINUTES 11/24/14 Page 3
Mr. Paschall asks what is the protocol for new land purchases for Parks - Manager and
council then look for locations — Fleming Street property would make a great park — RV
park was not approved.
Mr. Sims says there are 90 plus football players who definitely need more room.
STAFF COMMENTS;
Chris says everything he had has been brought up
Next meeting will be January 26`h, 2015
With no other business to come before the Parks and Recreation Committee, the meeting
adjourned at 7:22 PM
2015 Regular Meeting.
renerowicz, Chairman
and Recreation Committee