HomeMy WebLinkAbout12132004 RECRecreation Committee Meeting Minutes
City of Sebastian
Recreation Advisory Committee
December 13, 2004
Called to order by the Chairman:
Roll Call: The following members were present
William Ingui, Elizabeth Gray, excused, Jayne Barczyk, Jessica Keaton, excused
Jeannie Jessup, and Michelle Merlin.
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks
and Recreation Superintendent,
Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of October 25, 2004 was made by
Mrs. Barczyk second Mrs. Jessup Passed unanimously.
Old Business: Chairman speaks regarding visit to City Council
Mrs. Barczyk speaks regarding the council meeting. Chairman asks Chris about location
and funding for the equipment. Chris says he is meeting with Terrence and the Finance
Director on January 10th, 2005 regarding funding. He states possibilities could be Easy
Street, Blossom, Bryant and Friendship Park. Mrs. Barczyk says she wants to see a full
AN INTEGRATED playground not a segregated playground. Grant monies might be a
possibility for funding.
It is decided to put an ad in the paper for people to come to the workshop for special need
playground ideas. Mrs. Jessup suggests a flyer be made. The workshop is set for Saturday
January 29th from 9-11 am. The next regular meeting will be January 24th at SPM.
Michelle and Jayne will go to the schools and let them know about the workshop.
Mrs. Jessup will talk to her neighbor who has a special needs child at Wabasso School.
The committee will review the information received at the workshop at their February
meeting and go to City Council in March.
New Business: None
Input from the Public — None
Members comments — None
Staff Comments — Chris says lights have been repaired at the football field. New
bleachers will be delivered on Wednesday. Council approval on Wednesday will be
required for the new backstops at the ball fields. The holiday Tree is up on the River. The
Caine house will be moved at 11 PM on Tuesday night.
Mrs. Jessup asks if they should have a representative from the Wabasso School at the
regular meeting in January before the workshop. She will see if she can arrange for
someone to come.
The next meeting was scheduled for January 24th, 2005
Meeting Adjourned at 6PM
Approved January 24th, 2005 Bill Ingui, Chairman
As amended by Mrs. Barczyk.
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AGENDA
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
December 13, 2004
5:00 PM
1) Call Meeting to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
4) Approval of Minutes — October 25, 2004
5) Old Business:
1) Meeting the needs of Sebastian's Children with Disabilities in
Playground Equipment
6) New Business
None
7) Input from Public
8) Member comments
9) Staff Comments
10) Set next meeting date and agenda
11) Adjourn
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