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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09262005 REC Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes City of Sebastian Recreation Advisory Committee September 26. 2005 Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present William Ingui, Michelle Merlin, Gary Barth, Kevin Miller, Jessica Keaton Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, and Al Minner, City Manager Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of August 22, 2005 was made by Mr. Miller, Second Mrs. Barth passed unanimously. Old Business: NONE New Business: 1) Cain House Options - Mr. Ingui says his letter will be sent to Lowes, Walmart, Home Depot and This old House for assistance. Chairman reads his letter into the record. Mr. Minner feels purpose behind the letter is fine also seeking outside funds is a good idea He feels location questions and usage need to be settled first. Mr. Minner says the location is premature. Mr. Ingui says the City Council needs to make a decision because the committee voted to put it at Riverview Park however, not in the location it is currently standing in. Mrs. Keaton feels it should remain where it is because we had public meetings but no one showed up to voice any opinions. Mr. Miller feels the council is apprehensive until the use is defined. Mr. Minner won't sign the letter he says he will talk to council October Ith their next meeting and also individually. He suggests that it go back before council for a definite decision. 2) Boys and Girls Club update by Ronnie Hewlitt Mr. Hewlitt states that they are hoping to open the first or second week in December and a grand opening before the end of the year. He says they are looking at being a partner with the City for programs and in other areas. They will be able to accommodate more kids with more programs then the old location. They hope to start a teen center at the club. Their hours will be Monday thru Friday from 3-8 Weekend specials occasionally. In the summer they will be open 7AM to 6PM The cost is $35.00 per year or $25.00 per week. Phase II will be a gymnasium and Phase III will be an expansion of the building. The Gym would be a joint use facility and could be rented out etc. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes September 26, 2005 No Public Input. Members Comments: Mr. Miller states that Vero and the County are very interested in joining back up with the City of Sebastian and the City ofFellsmere. Mr. Minner speaks about the County Meeting - No Staff Comments Mr. Minner leaves the room to talk to the Council - This will come before them again on October 26th for a definite decision. Cost estimates are $250,000 to fix Mrs. Keaton says Bill should bullet important points on the letter. Mr. Ingui to revise the letter for the next meeting- Next meeting scheduled for October 24th, 2005. Meeting adjourned 6:30 PM Approved December 5, 2005 by ~~ , Chairman Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee City of Sebastian, Florida DATE: RE: September 26, 2005 Restoration of 1 00 Year Old Cain House Indian River Drive Riverview Park / Near Pelican Island National Preserve Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Business Partner, In May 2004, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee recommended to the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida, that an historic home, known as the Cain House or "Snowshoe House" as it is sometimes called, be moved to a location central to the town called Riverview Park. The Committee made this recommendation with a vision for the City of Sebastian: · Riverview Park has become a focal point for citizens of all ages for recreation and relaxation along the Indian River. The Committee saw the site as a place where children and visitors could learn more about the rich heritage of the community, while enjoying the river and what Pelican Island has become for this town - one of the first national wildlife preserves set aside by President Theodore Roosevelt more than 100 years ago. What better place for an historic building. Our business partners can make this dream come true. · Hurricane's Francis and Jeanne devastated hundreds of houses, while the Cain House was unscathed by the ravenous storms. Perhaps the craftsmen of a hundred years ago knew how to construct a home. What better building is there to renovate than one that has already "been there and done that?" With the support of business partners, the Cain House can continue to weather future storms and serve the community. · The large part of the citizen population of Sebastian are senior citizens who walk: our streets, use Sebastian's city parks and recreation facilities, and have chosen Sebastian to live out their days with others of a like mind - NO ONE looks at the crags in their faces, the slow or stooped walk of age, the hands that once defended our nation as soldiers in wars past. THEY are the CAIN HOUSE and with the materials provided by business partners, the City Council will enlist the help of our seniors in renovating the Cain House. · Hund{e~s pt:craftsmen and artisans live in this community and could lend their hand to renovation of this ~ey know the businesses that support their community and frequent their stores. With the materials made available by business partners, the City Council will seek to enlist local craftsmen in the renovation of the Cain House. Can you provide assistance as a business partner to help us renovate a part of America's heritage and our community? The Cain House AI Minner, City Manager for the City of Sebastian (772) .com Bill Ingui, Chairperson (772) 581-0166 Wingui44@yahoo.com City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5490 0 FAX (561) 589-6209 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 26. 2005 5:00 PM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 ) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes - August 22,2005 5) Old Business: None 6) New Business 1) AI Minner, City Manager - Cain House Options 2) Ronnie Hewlitt - Boys and Girls Club 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.