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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)