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Home My WebLink About12052005 REC Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes City of Sebastian Recreation Advisory Committee December 5, 2005 Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present William Ingui, Michelle Merlin, Gary Barth, Kevin Miller, Jessica Keaton, Jeff Kagan Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of September 26, 2005 as amended was made by Mr. Miller, Second Mr. Ingui passed unanimously. Old Business: Cain House Mr. Miller says perhaps council feels it will be painted into a comer re dollars for renovations. Mr. Ingui says what if we ask for pledges not actual dollar donations. No one will give funds ifthere is dissension on what to do with the house and won't put their names on it. Jessica feels use needs to be determined first Mr. Miller feels if we ask to rent it they may not give us the much-needed community center. Ifthe council doesn't want to renovate it then maybe it can be auctioned off, or it can be rented or leased to a private business to renovate and use. New Business: None Mr. Ingui informs the committee of his intent to resign and reads his letter of resignation. He does agree to write the report to city council and Mr. Miller is to present it at the meeting. Member comments: None Staff Comments: None Public Input: None The next meeting is set for January 23rd at 5:00 PM in the council chambers. Approved January 23, 200 airman Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM THE VICTORIAN LADY 1309 LOUISIANA AVENUE SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 772-581-9291 www.thevictOrianla_.vl~h<ArPicr.l1 December 15,2005 RE: The Riverview Park Dear Ms. Kinchen, I am writing to you in regards to some ideas for the Riverview Park. We NEED to bring our Main park into THE LAND of the LIVING and have it become People friendly. I see brick walkways, stamped or the real deal and vintage type lamposts.( We need more lighting for all the events that are held in this park) and sitting area's with a water fall and park benches with nice urns filled with f10rals and greenry. A water system needs to be put in so more foliage and greenry can help bring this park to LIFE. It is a spooky place to be escpecially at night. I see the little huts painted with colors, some rock pathways that lead into some sort of either monument or historical interest or statue. Diffferent vinettes, possibly a pergula over the cement area that they use for musicians at some of the festivals with again a stamped concrete or with real brick and some plants. We need things for the young, the old and in the middle. You don't really see many children in the park or for that matter many people in the park unless their is an event. I will be gathering pictures and renditions of other parks for the meeting in January. Please keep me abreast of the day and time. A suggestion: Maybe we could get the Garden club, Busy Bee Nursey, Rock Garden Nursey or any other landscape/Nursery company in our area, to do an area and in turn the city puts a plaque donated by: They will get free advertising and the Park will get some landscaping and design for free. Just an Idea. If we can think outside of the box I know that we can create the most Beautiful Main Steet Park (Riverview) in our area. I believe that this is very important for our community to have a park that ALL feel welcomed and ALIVE especially because this is the park that everyone coming into Sebastian see's. We need a WOW!!! not a DUD!!! I am very interested in helping this park be a vital participant in our community and to help breathe life into it. . Thanking you in advance, ~~eIY, /; _'72) Ac& {'l /1. "~O J - (..V" - ~ u-mu.A Cindy Falco-Oj Corrado Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee City of Sebastian, Florida DATE: RE: December 5, 2005 George A. Cain House on Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL New Options / Recommendations Sebastian City Council TO: At its meeting of December 5,2005, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee reconsidered its focused and singular plan for use of the George A. Cain House or "Snowshoe House" as it is sometimes called, from a museum to several "options" it would recommend for Council consideration. Background: The City Council had accepted the Committee's recommendation to move the Cain House to Riverview Park along the Indian River over 18 months ago. The focus - to preserve the structure in a location all residents could enjoy. The home was ideal for the plan it originally considered - Built over 90 years ago by George Albert Cain (1867-1919), one of Sebastian's founding families - It would become a gateway to the Pelican Island Preserve, the first national wildlife preserve set aside by President Theodore Roosevelt more than 100 years ago. In addition, we realized it was an extraordinary structure, having weathered the 100 mph plus wind and rains of Hurricanes Francis and Jeanne with little to no structural damage. Revised Plan / Options: In its review ofthis original "museum" plan, the Committee believes that the renovation / remodeling for any purpose could be as much as $450,000. The cost of a new building though might be closer to $1,000,000. It would therefore be reasonable to say that the Committee decided to make new recommendations in the form of "options" - in an effort to be fiscally responsible while using this structurally sound building. Primarily, all of the options are intended to return an income to the City. Option # 1 - Renovate and Rent for Special Occasions: The building would remain in the hands of the City and funds to remodel and renovate the structure could be sought from local businesses or even from donors who would be permitted to name a room in honor of someone. Renovation could include a small kitchen, restrooms, a handicapped ramp, and rear porch or gazebo. The building would be rented for private parties, small family weddings or gatherings, or business meetings, thereby offsetting the costs incurred by the City. Such structures exist in many communities and the City Manager could work with the Committee to learn more about how other communities make use of similar structures for rental income. Option # 2 - Lease to a Business: The building would remain in the hands of the City and it would be leased to a business that would accept the cost for remodeling and renovating the structure. The City Council can determine the guidelines for such a lease; ex. - a restaurant or professional building. One only has to look at the old hardware store on the corner of Main Street and US 1 to know what can be done. It is an ideal location for many businesses _ including ample parking and a prime location overlooking the Indian River. Option # 3 - Sell the Building: The building would be sold and could be moved to a location determined by the purchasing party. Variations of these options are of course available to the Council and the Committee will continue to work as a team with the City Manager. Submitted for consideration on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee ... son City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET D SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5490 [l FAX (561) 589-6209 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE December 5. 2005 5:00 PM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 ) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes - September 26, 2005 5) Old Business: Caine House -Final decision on how to proceed with recommendations to City Council 6) New Business None 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.