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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02281989 PRy City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 O SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. Chairman McCollum called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by George Schum. 3. ROLL CALL: eo"N Present: Nate McCollum George Schum Eugene Doty Irene Traficante Also present: Robb McClary, City Manager Excused: Cliff Hoose Absent: Lonnie Powell Howard Carswell At this point, Chairman McCollum requested that an item be added to this agenda under "Old Business" regarding the discussion of a possible $3,000 to be given to the Exchange Club from the City. MOTION by Schum/Traficante I move we add to this agenda under Old Business the discussion of a possible $3,000 to be given to the Exchange Club from the City. All in favor; Motion carried. 4. Approval of the Minutes of January 31, 1989: Irene Traficante asked that a clarification be made on Page 2, Item 2, at the top, stating the original length of the Hardee 1 Park Fitness Trail to be .6 (6/10) mile. � MOTION made by Schum/Traficante: I move we accept the Minutes of January 31, 1989, with the addition of the clarification that the original length of the fitness trail was .6 (6/10) mile, on Page Two, Item 2, at the end of the sentence. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. OLD BUSINESS: City Manager Robb McClary stated that he recently received a request from the Exchange Club to be placed on the agenda for the City Council's Regular Meeting of March 8, 1989; the purpose being: request of financial assistance from the City of Sebastian toward the construction of the Creative Playground. The Exchange Club has the City's commitment to furnish the real estate and provide perpetual maintenance once the project is completed and accepted by the City. The City has $15,000 budgeted for Park Improvements. MOTION was made by Traficante/Schum I move we recommend the City Council grant the Exchange Club $3,000 from the City of Sebastian toward the construction of the Creative Playground project at Barber Street. Roll Call: Gene Doty - yes George Schum - yes Irene Traficante - yes Nate McCollum - yes Chairman McCollum directed the record show that this was a unanimous vote of this Committee. City Manager Robb McClary reported that the Exchange Club was successful in obtaining a grant from United Way for the purchase of a handicap mat. 6. SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: A) COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: George Schum reported: no County meeting for February. 1) There was a ribbon -cutting ceremony for the official opening of Golden Sands Beach, north of Wabasso Beach. 2) Swings at Dale Wimbrow Park were delivered; to be installed at a later date. There will be 8 swings, one for use by handicapped. 2 B) NORTH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: � Gene Doty reported that North County cancelled their meeting. C) RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORT: Gene Doty reported the following: 1) Men's Season is underway. There was no women's season again as there were only 3 teams that applied for softball. Cliff Hoose and Gene Doty have been trying to get Youth Softball started for children, 8 years -and -under. 2) Revenues of $3,000 have been received so far. There have been a few discrepancies. Gene Doty has met with Carol Carswell, the Director of Finance. 3) Gene Doty stated that he would like to raise the fees of the sponsors and players. Mr. McClary stated that a resolution would be in order and he would make a recommendation to City Council to have the attorney draft a resolution. 7. CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS Chairman McCollum announced that the phone is installed and working at Hardee Park. 8. COMMITTEE MATTERS George Schum reported that Horry Johns, City Engineer, had approved all the requests from Parks and Recreation for Hardee Park. He was pleased to see that everything had been completed; i.e.,stop sign, pay telephone, stop blocks, and benches. Horry Johns stated that the extra bench was "on the list to be done". Irene Traficante stated that with all the teams overlapping,the children have to practice out of town and hoped that next year they would be able to practice in Sebastian. Gene Doty stated that the field is open to the public unless there are league games, practice, or the field is reserved. Mr. Doty quoted the fee to reserve the field is $5/2 hrs. during the daytime and $15/hr. at night plus $5 for the field. 9. PUBLIC MATTERS None. 10. CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS Mr. McClary stated that he brought a copy of the survey of Barber Street complex and would illustrate this to the Committee after the meeting. 110� Gene Doty inquired of Mr. McClary whether the Youth Group (8 and under) Softball team will be allowed on the new Barber Street 3 t field. Mr. McClary stated that the policies have not been decided upon by the City Council but that he hoped the decision would be to make the facilities available to groups within the city to the fullest extent possible. 11. NEW BUSINESS: A) Discussion - Election of new Chairman and Vice -Chairman: Chairman Nate McCollum expressed concern with the committee being without a chairman in the event he were elected to the City Council March 14, 1989. The legality of holding more than one office in the City was in question and Mr. McClary stated he would look into the legal requirements. Chairman McCollum directed that election of both the Chairman and Vice -Chairman be scheduled for Regular Meeting, March, 1989. B) Review Contract Renewal of Recreation Coordinator: MOTION by Schum/Traficante I move we renew Gene Doty's contract as Recreation Coordinator for one year as status quo. All were in favor. Motion carried. 12. ADJOURN MOTION to adjourn by George Schum/Irene Traficante. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. elm 4 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 A G E N D A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE MINUTES: Approve January 31, 1989, Minutes 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: A) COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS B) NORTH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS C) RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORTS 7. CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS 8. COMMITTEE MATTERS 9. PUBLIC MATTERS 10. CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS - continued - 1 11. NEW BUSINESS: A) Discussion - Election of new Chairman and Vice - Chairman B) Review Contract Renewal of Recreation Coordinator 12. ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. 2