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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10262015 PR MinutesRECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 2015 The Sebastian Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chairman. Members present were John Tenerowicz, Mr. Paschall, Mrs. Flescher, Mr. Sims, Tammy Nelson, Mrs. White and Mrs. Webster were absent excused Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary and Chris McCarthy, Parks Superintendent, Joseph Griffin, City Manager APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Sims, second Mrs. Flescher - Unanimously approved UNFINISHED BUSINESS — PICKLE BALL Chris says they can do 8 courts with lights for approximately $176,000. Adding a restroom would cost more. Filbert Street — would be the best site but could also go behind City Hall where the ball field is. Mrs. Flescher questions giving up the ball field but Chris says advantage would be already have lights and restrooms. Mr. Tenerowicz says could put in 4 courts for half the costs lighting could be minimum would go with either one Mr. Sims says both locations would allow for growth. Chris says more room at Filbert to expand could be converted to tennis courts if not all used. Mr. Paschall says would we have to allow for drainage and parking — How would it impact the area — could we possibly look at shifting things if we use Friendship park. Maybe we could put it at friendship park and put the practice field at Filbert Street. Tammy says — Filbert, Rosemary — Friendship if practice field is put at Filbert — John agrees with that, Matt says Friendship, Greg- Friendship with field at Filbert Mrs. Flescher asks how many courts and Chris says 6 courts. PUBLIC INPUT — NONE NEW BUSINESS; NO TRESSPASSING SIGNS AT STONECROP Chris explains the history of these signs and why they are on the agenda. PARKS AND RECREATION MINUTES October 26, 2015 Page 2 Mrs. Nelson is in favor of removing the signs Mr. Paschall wants to look at the property The City Manager speaks at this time and expresses the Councils wishes. Mr. Tenerowicz is in favor of removal and recommends it go back to council for approval STAFF MATTERS; Chris says Thirsday the 29`h is the home coming for the high school — Halloween costume contest is Saturday at 10 AM and the clam bak is next weekend. BOARD OR COMMITTEE MATTERS; Chairman says Veterans day is November 11`h, wants to hold a workshop on November 23`d, 2015 to discuss the parks Master Plan Tammy Nelson says there is a dead tree at Hardee Park at the east end that needs to be removed. Mrs. Flescher says the bathrooms at the ballfield's looks nice Mr. Sims says thanks to all the workers for all that they do. Mr. Paschall wants to hold another re -grand opening at the skatepark with a T-shirt contest and skate competition in January or February. Next regular meeting is in January and could set a date then in March for the skatepark function. Next Meeting November 23, 2015 Items for the next agenda —Parks Master Plan With no other business to come before the Parks and Recreation Committee, the meeting adjourned atpd.38 PM , 2015 Regular Meeting. Y enerowicz, Chairman ks and Recreation Committee