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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08301988 PR(moi City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 o SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 CITY OF SEBASTIAN PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY AUGUST 30, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA MrMTrP c Chairman Nate McCollum called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited led by George Schum. ROLL CALL _i Present George Schum Eugene Doty Irene Traficante Nate McCollum Cliff Hoose (Arrived at 7:02) Excused: Lonnie Powell Also present: Robb McClary, City Manager - Committee Liasion APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 26, 1988 MOTION made by Hoose/Traficante I move we accept the Minutes of June 26, 1988 as amended, changing the unexcused absence of committee member Eugene Doty to excused. Voice vote passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Chairman McCollum asked that Mr. Ned Nolan of Miracle Playground Equipment be moved up from new business to old business. He continued by asking Mr. Nolan to present his proposal. Mr. Nolan explained the quality of his equipment by showing the 1 committee a sample corner post made of roto molded galvanized steel with a powder coating making it very impact resistant. Each member was given an equipment catalog. A lengthy discussion follwed concerning the types of equipment most suitable for both Schumann and Candy Cane Park. Chairman McCollum questioned City Manager McClary concerning the the Parks & Recreation budget. City Manager McClary stated that $20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand Dollars) was allotted for park improvement at this time. Cliff Hoose stated that the North County Recreation Committee during their last meeting stated that they would be very willing to fund the upgrading of Schumann Park on one condition, that being that the City of Sebastian make a committment to the Barber Street Complex. City Manager McClary questioned Cliff Hoose as to North County Recreations intension with the $40,000.00 (Forty Thousand Dollars) for the Barber Street Complex. Was it strictly for the Little League ? Mr. Hoose stated that it was not strictly for the Little League because it would also be used for the senior fields. It could be used for fields other than Barber Street. He further stated that the money would be used primarily for the Little League. Chairman McCollum stated that it was he feeling that the City had committed to the Little League Field at the Barber Street Complex. The City Manager confirmed this by stating that the City had committed $21,000.00 (Twenty One Thousand Dollars) to Barber Street based on the request of the Sebastian Little League. City Manager McClary suggested that North County be asked to fund the survey of both parks, with the City funding the park they choose not to fund. He further stated that the City may possibly receive grants. Chairman McCollum suggested that Mr. Nolan go out and survey both parks and come back to the Committee with a proposal. All members agreed. Mr. Nolan asked for an approximate amount of money to use as a guide. The Committee agreed that $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Dollars) was a reasonable amount to work with. Gene Doty discussed a notation made in the minutes by Cliff Hoose the proper arrangements should be made for vacation. He further explained that he felt he had made the proper arrangements when asking Mr. Hoose to take over. But apologized for any inconvience it may caused. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS: COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES REPORT Mr. George Schum informed the committee that construction had begun on Golden Sands Beach. Mr. Schum presented the committee with a drawing of a proposed park along two and one half miles (4,515 Feet) of ocean front property on AlA purchased by the County. The park is being called North Beach Complex Management Plan. The Chairman and City Manager were given a booklet on the project. Secretary stated that she would make copies for the other members. He further stated that the County requested input and suggestions from the public and the Committee. NORTH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS Mr. Hoose spoke under Old Business. Mr. Hoose stated that he would be absent from the next Park & Recreation Meeting. RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORT Mr. Doty informed the Committee that both Mens & Womens Seasons where over. Co-ed softball is going on now. Mens will be starting September 12th, Co-eds starting on the 13th. CHAIRMANS MATTERS Chairman McCollum stated that he felt that the Council preferred that all request go through the City Manager, not Department Heads. City Manager McClary explained that is was perfectly fine for the Committee to direct questions concerning maintenance directly to Jerry Thomas. Chairman McCollum continued with the Committee request of a port - a -let for the Yacht Club. Motion Schum/Hoose I move that a handicapp accessable toilet facility be opened to the public at the Sebastian Yacht Club. Voice vote on the motion passed unanimously. City Manager stated that he would place this item on the September 14, 1988 Regular Council Meeting. Chairman McCollum questioned Mr. Schum as to the status of the 3 handicapp davitt for the Sebastian Yacht Club. Mr. Schum explained that he was waiting for information from Howard Carswell. Chairman McCollum suggested that this be made an agenda item for the next meeting. COMMITTEE MATTERS Cliff Hoose questioned City Manager McClary about the Committees request to place sand in Candy Cane Park. City Manager McClary stated he saw no problem with this request. George Schum requested that the Committee complete an application to be added into a Directory of Community Services published by the County. Chairman McCollum stated that he would complete the application and mail it out tomorrow. George Schum questioned the handicapp Port -a -Let and phone for Hardee Park. Also the phone outside the Yacht Club. City Manager McClary explained that the Yacht Club phone was being taken care of. Chairman McCollum stated that he had serious problems with not putting a phone in Hardee Park for emergencies. City Manager McClary stated that he would look into this matter. Mr. Schum continued by questioning the status of the newly purchased Boone Property. City Manager McClary explained that the resident of the property had been given an extension, but that the property would be vacated soon and clearing would begin. Mr. Schum questioned the Ameriquatic Contract as he had noticed the overgrowth in Collier Creek. City Manager McClary explained that the contract had been agreed upon and that the clearing had begun. Irene Traficante stated that a high percentage of Sebastian Youth do not know how to swim. She further stated that no where in Sebastian could a child take lessions. She recommended that the City of Sebastian rent out a private pool and use Red Cross trained personal to teach swimming lessions. Chairman McCollum asked that Mr. Hoose bring this up at the next eow� North County Meeting to see if they have any plans to teach swimming in Sebastian. Meanwhile he would look into it. 4 PUBLIC MATTERS None NEW BUSINESS Cliff Hoose explained that he felt there were too few umpires. President of the Umpires Association, Eugene Doty questioned what complaints had been made. He further stated that it was within the USSSA Sanctioned rules to play with only one (1) umpire. He continued by stating that he had asked every team their opinion with only one (1) complaint, being that they wished the umpires would speak louder. City Manager McClary stated that he had received an grant application from the National Fitness Campaign of San Francisco. He further stated that as soon as all information was gathered, he would submit the application. City Manager McClary continued by asking the Committees feelings concerning a request by North County Recreation to use the Yacht Club for a Daycare program. All members of the Committee were completely opposed to such a program, stating that the Yacht Club did not meet State Regulations for daycare centers. Motion by Traficante/Schum I move we a j ourn . Voice Vote carried unanimously. Meeting Adjourned at 9:15 P.M. 5 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 O SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 A G E N D A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY AUGUST 30, 1988 - 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 July 26, 1988 minutes 5. OLD BUSINESS: 6. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS NORTH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORTS 7. CHAIRMANS MATTERS 8. COMMITTEE MATTERS 9. PUBLIC MATTERS 10. NEW BUSINESS: Gene Doty - President of the Umpires Association - The lack of umpires for the softball leagues. Gene Doty - Purchase of a new phone for Barber Street Field. Ned Nolan - Playground Equipment & Design 11. 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 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 O SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SEBASTIAN 1225 MAIN STREET INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA The Parks and Recreation Committee of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, will conduct a meeting Tuesday, August 30, 1988, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers located at 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida. Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk City of Sebastian, Florida ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL 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. (286.0105 F.S.)