HomeMy WebLinkAbout07282003Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
City of Sebastian
Recreation Advisory Committee
July 28, 2003
Called to order by the Chairman:
Roll Call: The following members were present
William Ingui, Wayne Leboeuf, Jessica Keaton, Jayne Barczyk, and
Elizabeth Gray, Alternate, Jeanne Jessup was absent
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks
Superintendent
Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the June 23, 2003 was made by
Mrs. Barcyzk second Mr. Leboeuf with corrections Passed unanimously.
Old Business: Chris McCarthy goes over the drawings and papers supplied at the meeting
for the members. It was stated that impact fees must be used within 7 years of being
collected. The question arose when all zones are affected with the use of the park how is
the money divided if one zone doesn't have enough. The park scheduled to be developed
behind city hall will have trails, which connect to the county park trails. Mr. Lebouef
asked whether there were any plans to stop boat traffic. Chris stated there are no long
range plans. The chairman asked Mr. Lebouef to write a short letter regarding the parking
problems and safety issues he is concerned with. It was suggested that the names of the
park properties and their zones be included in the brochure and also a statement to keep
the facilities clean and safe for the environment. Mrs. Barczyk suggested that we add the
various financial sources as well. Mrs. Keaton stated the differences between passive and
active parks should be included. Chairman would like the definitions of passive and
active emailed to him.
Chairman asked about the special meeting held on the Southside park and why it was
before their meeting. He felt along with all the other members that they were out of the
loop. Mr. Lebouef stated the council may feel there is no need for the advisory committee
and if so they should say so, so the committee can do other things. All members were
very upset with the article in the paper. Mr. McCarthy spots the city manager going to his
office and asks him if he could come in to the meeting and speak to the board. Terrence
Moore comes in and speaks to the committee regarding the newspaper article and assures
them that the article was very premature. There is no plan as of yet not even a preliminary
drawing and that the article should never have been printed. He assures the committee
that they will be involved and asked to hold public hearings regarding what may or may
not be put there.
Parks and Recreation Minutes July 28, 2003 Page two
Public Input: Baxter Coston says he came to the meeting because the notice was in the
paper and he wanted to see what the committee was all about.
Member Comments: Mrs. Keaton feels a raised up wooden floor is needed in the
community center for ballroom dancing. Chairman asks her to make the request in
writing so it can be submitted with their next round of suggestions to the City Council.
Mrs. Barczyk asks what can be done regarding signs for parks. Chris states that he will
see if the sign shop can make some signs because Kurt Oxford is too expensive.
Mr. Leboeff requests that the minutes go to the City Council so they know how the
committee feels about things.
Mr. McCarthy stated that Easy street improvements will be in the next fiscal year and the
basketball court at Bryant court probably will be decided at a council meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM
Approved August 25, 2003 13tit �� cam- Chairman