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Home My WebLink About04242005 RECRecreation Committee Meeting Minutes City of Sebastian Recreation Advisory Committee April 24, 2005 Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present William Ingui, Jayne Barczyk, Jessica Keaton, and Michelle Merlin, Jeanne Jessup, resigned, Elizabeth Gray were absent excused — It was stated by the secretary that Mrs. Gray had also resigned. Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of March 14, 2005 meeting was made by Mrs. Barczyk second by Mr. Ingui passed unanimously. Old Business: Mr. Ingui gave a brief synopsis of his trip to the City Council meeting and then the discussion turned to where to put the handicapped equipment. It was suggested that sand boxes and possible animal prints could be used in Riverview Park — new soft surface and sand box, also Friendship park and Barber Street Park should have Handicapped equipment. Item #2 Dept of Agriculture sign request. This item was tabled indefinitely until the riverfront is finished being repaired. New Business: Chairman made a summary 16 pages long of our past requests and wish lists for the parks and also added the request for an additional full time person for the recreation staff. It was discussed that the committee should make a direct request to keep the old council chambers for recreation. A motion by Mr. Ingui to recommend 1) Parks — That a Recreation Div be created under the Public Works Department with its own budget 2) That a full time supervisor become the head of the division 3) That the Old council chambers building be completely devoted to recreation site, offices, summer camp, various activities and classes. 4) Due to Public Demand that priority action plan for a summer camp program and other new programs with new personnel be taken. Second by Michelle Merlin — passed unanimously. Parks and Recreation Minutes April 24, 2005 Page Two It was suggested that we put an observation deck on the Day Street lake. Mr. Ingui asks Mr. Barczyck for a written request for the deck and it will be addressed at the next meeting. Member Comments: Mrs. Barczyk — Signs for Park Names — what is happening. The Indian Rvier Drive Sidewalk needs some signs that say "Watch out for Bike riders" Mrs. Merlin asked what is up with the Easy Street Park. Mrs. Keaton asks re: Guardrail at Hardee park — Chris advises the request was turned over to Stormwater but has received no response. Staff Comments: Chris has ls` draft of Easy Street, Riverview, Bryant Court park plans to show to the committee. Their only comment was to add soft surfaces and shade on the plans. Meeting adj ourned at 6:10 PM Approved June 27, 2005 , Chairman q5� City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5490 L1 FAX (561) 589-6209 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 25, 2005 5:00 PM 1) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes — March 14, 2005 5) Old Business: 1) Park Facilities for Children with Disabilities — Report of Council Presentation on April 13th, with instructions by Council to gather information and report specific recommendations. 2) Discuss Dept. of Agriculture signage request — tabled from March 14th meeting. 6) New Business 1) Preparation of a Summary Report listing the recommendations made by the Parks and Recreation Committee in the past 3 years as a courtesy update for the recently elected members of City Council and to use as a point of reference to review the status of recommendations made. 7) Input from Public 8) Member comments 9) Staff Comments 10) Set next meeting date and agenda 11) Adjourn ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE 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.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.