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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10251988 PRW so have ruled that out. Jo Kelly is willing to take program over, along with help from others on lighting, etc. Suggestions are for Santa on the front steps of City Hall and a helicopter at Barber Street; perhaps will be held 2 or 3 nights. Next meeting we will know more. MOTION to approve Joe Kelly as charge of Christmas activities was made by George Schum, seconded by Gene Doty. City of Sebastian to act as sponsor. All in favor; motion carries. b) Scoreboard at Barber Street Ballfield: Gene Doty was told we could purchase a scoreboard for $1200 and will get more information when address is received. Pepsi doesn't give any more scoreboards, but Coke still does and will put us on the list. c) Swimming Lessons in City: No swimming lessons have been offered by the County. In the past, Howard Carswell has allowed his pool to be used for swimming lessons but did receive flack from the Die Shop on US 1 who was also giving lessons. Mr. McClary to check with the Building Department with regard to legality of charging for these lessons. Irene Traficante stated that the Mariner charged, (after reviewing the tape of the October 25th Minutes, the work "charged" was actually used) to cover for chemicals and liability. Red Cross was in charge of lessons. It was decided to discuss this further at the January meeting. SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: George Schum reported that Golden Sands is building a parking lot which will hold about 100 cars. The North County complex is also being worked on, approximately 4,515 feet of space. It was suggested that we be represented at one of their meetings held the third Monday of every month at Hobart Park in Wabasso at 7:00 P.M. NORTH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: None. RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORTS: Gene Doty reported that the men's season is underway and has a good turnout. Season should be over November 11, 1988. Women's Recreation is December 2, 3, 4; and Men's Pitch Tournament will be starting at $100/team. This is all city -sponsored. 2 +I ` /ON^► CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS: Nate McCollum reported that there was a Special Meeting held on Monday. Mr. Nolan has sent the specs which we will send to Council to decide the best way to go. Holiday Schedule: Members agreed to omit the December Parks and Recreation Meeting. November 29th and January 31st meetings will be held as scheduled. COMMITTEE MATTERS: George Schum reported observing contractors spraying. Nate McCollum stated that Gerry Thomas had arranged spraying to be done on a regular basis. George Schum wished to note special appreciation for Irene Traficante's perfect attendance on the Committee for the past 2- 1/2 years, her terrific record-keeping, and participation in outside activities. He expressed that a certificate of appreciation would be appropriate and that he was proud to have been the person to recommend her to the Committee. Irene noted this to be her 33rd executive meeting. Irene Traficante reported that there were not enough children t1oft) signing up for the Indian River Soccer team so the team had to be cancelled. (Verbatum, Irene actually said per tape: "Indian River Soccer League .... They couldn't make up two teams with the kids so they cancelled it." 6a Robb McClary stated that the City does oversee softball in regard to the Complex and we are presently working on Barber Street and an Engineer. He further stated that the $21,000 will cover only Engineering and side features. George Schum said he would like to have County match the $21,000. Gene Doty stated that the men's softball teams had to play on other area's ballfields rather than their own. He also was displeased with the contract, stating it not to be the original one they had agreed upon. He would like to see the field used more by different groups throughout the year so as to get more use of the field. PUBLIC MATTERS: None. CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS: Robb McClary Proposed Playground at Schumann Drive: Mr. McClary requested we approach North County Rec to share cost 50/50 of dollars for a public park. More projects could be enjoyed both by City and County. Mr. McClary stated that he had filed a grant application with a 3 National Fitness Campaign, headquartered out of San Francisco and presently funded privately by MacDonald's Hamburgers, for a Fitness Trail. This Fitness Court would include approximately 20 exercise stations and all sorts of aerobics. This was turned over to Bruce Cooper. Their suggestion to him was to have the exercise stations be placed in one area. Of the $8600 total, they would fund $4,000 and suggested we look to local sources for the other $4,600. Mr. McClary requested the Committee's approval. MOTION by George Schum, seconded by Gene Doty, to endorse the Hardee Park Fitness Court exercise project; recommend to North County Recreation for their funding; and approach North County Recreation with a request to share the Schumann improvement costs on a 50/50 basis(approximately $10,000). All in favor; motion carries. Robb McClary, Cliff Hoose, and Nate McCollum agreed to attend the November 21st North County meeting. Mr. McClary stated he would circulate a written report for funding from North County Recreation and send it to them to be put on their next agenda. NEW BUSINESS: None. No further business, Gene Doty motioned to adjourn the meeting. �1 This was seconded by Irene Traficanti. All in favor, meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. REC. MIN elm 4 City of Sebastian POST OFFICE BOX 780127 O SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32978 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1988 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Chairman McCollum called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. ROLL CALL: Present: George Schum /ffl%N Eugene Doty Irene Traficante Nate McCollum Cliff Hoose (arrived at 7:20 P.M.) Also Present: Robert McClary, City Manager Absent: Lonnie Powell Eunice Mercier was formally introduced to the Committee as the new Parks & Recreation Secretary. APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1988: Chairman McCollum stated that the Minutes will be officially transcribed as soon as possible and distributed to the Committee members. He then requested approval of the Minutes as presented by him. MOTION made by George Schum, seconded by Irene Traficante, to accept the Minutes as presented. All in favor. OLD BUSINESS: a) Christmas Activities: Special meeting held last Monday afternoon. Teddy Hulse of the Jr. Women's Club has not responded 1 560 so have ruled that out. Jo Kelly is willing to take program over, along with help from others on lighting, etc. Suggestions are for Santa on the front steps of City Hall and a helicopter at Barber Street; perhaps will be held 2 or 3 nights. Next meeting we will know more. MOTION to approve Joe Kelly as charge of Christmas activities was made by George Schum, seconded by Gene Doty. City of Sebastian to act as sponsor. All in favor; motion carries. b) Scoreboard at Barber Street Ballfield: Gene Doty was told we could purchase a scoreboard for $1200 and will get more information when address is received. Pepsi doesn't give any more scoreboards, but Coke still does and will put us on the list. c) Swimming Lessons in City: No swimming lessons have been offered by the County. In the past, Howard Carswell has allowed his pool to be used for swimming lessons but did receive flack from the Die Shop on US 1 who was also giving lessons. Mr. McClary to check with the Building Department with regard to legality of charging for these lessons. Irene Traficante stated that the Mariner charged, only to cover for chemicals and liability. Red Cross was in charge of lessons. It was decided to discuss this further at the January meeting. SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Gene Doty reported that George Black is building a parking lot which will hold about 100 cars. The North County complex is also being worked on, approximately 14,500 feet of space. It was suggested that we be represented at one of their meetings held the third Monday of every month at Hobart Park in Wabasso at 7:00 P.M. NORTH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS: Nene-. RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORTS: Gene Doty reported that the men's season is underway and has a good turnout. Season should be over November 11, 1988. Women's Recreation is December 2, 3, 4; and Men's Pitch Tournament will be starting at $100/team. This is all city -sponsored. 2 CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS: Nate McCollum reported that there was a Special Meeting held on Monday. Mr. Nolan has sent the specs which we will send to Council to decide the best way to go. Holiday Schedule: Members agreed to omit the December Parks and Recreation Meeting. November 29th and January 31st meetings will be held as scheduled. COMMITTEE MATTERS: George Schum reported observing contractors spraying. Nate McCollum stated that Gerry Thomas had arranged spraying to be done on a regular basis. George Schum wished to note special appreciation for Irene Traficante's perfect attendance on the Committee for the past 2- 1/2 years, her terrific record-keeping, and participation in outside activities. He expressed that a certificate of appreciation would be appropriate and that he was proud to have been the person to recommend her to the Committee. Irene noted this to be her 33rd executive meeting. Irene Traficante reported that there were not enough women signing up for the Indian River Soccer team so the team had to be cancelled. Robb McClary stated that the City does oversee softball in regard to the Complex and we are presently working on Barber Street and an Engineer. He further stated that the $21,000 will cover only Engineering and side features. George Schum said he would like to have County match the $21,000. Gene Doty stated that the men's softball teams had to play on other area's ballfields rather than their own. He also was displeased with the contract, stating it not to be the original one they had agreed upon. He would like to see the field used more by different groups throughout the year so as to get more use of the field. PUBLIC MATTERS: None. CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS: Robb McClary Proposed Playground at Schumann Drive: Mr. McClary requested we approach North County Rec to share cost 50/50 of dollars for a public park. More projects could be enjoyed both by City and County. Mr. McClary stated that he had filed a grant application with a National Fitness Campaign, headquartered out of San Francisco and presently funded privately by MacDonald's Hamburgers, for a Fitness Trail. This Fitness Court would include approximately 20 3 W IOWN exercise stations and all sorts of to Bruce Cooper. Their suggestion stations be placed in one area. Of fund $4,000 and suggested we look $4,600. Mr. McClary requested the aerobics. This was turned over to him was to have the exercise the $8600 total, they would to local sources for the other Committee's approval. MOTION by George Schum, seconded by Gene Doty, to endorse the Hardee Park Fitness Court exercise project; recommend to North County Recreation for their funding; and approach North County Recreation with a request to share the Schumann improvement costs on a 50/50 basis(approximately $10,000). All in favor; motion carries. Robb McClary, Cliff Hoose, and Nate McCollum agreed to attend the November 21st North County meeting. Mr. McClary stated he would circulate a written report for funding from North County Recreation and send it to them to be put on their next agenda. NEW BUSINESS: None. No further business, Gene Doty motioned to adjourn the meeting. This was seconded by Irene Traficanti. All in favor, meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. 4 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, OCTOBER 25 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 September 27, 1988, Minutes 5. OLD BUSINESS: a) Christmas Activities b) Scoreboard at Barber Street Ballfield c) Swimming Lessons in City 6. SUB -COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS NORTH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS RECREATION COORDINATOR'S REPORTS 7. CHAIRMAN'S MATTERS 8. COMMITTEE MATTERS 9. PUBLIC MATTERS 1 10. CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS 11. NEW BUSINESS 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