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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01222007PRRecreation Committee Meeting Minutes City of Sebastian Recreation Advisory Committee January 22, 2007 Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present Mr. Barth, Mr. Kagan, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Falco, Mrs. Keaton, resigned then left, Mr. McCarthy, Absent Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of 11/27/06 by Mr. Barth second Mr. Kagan, passed unanimously Old Business: A motion to change the order of business was made by Mrs. Falco second Mr. Kagan Passed unanimously. Mr. Wright requested that the committee recognize and accept the resignation of Jessica Keaton. Requests that Walter McCarthy be removed for non-attendance. Member Vacancies to be posted on website Mr. Kagan will talk to Youth Football and Little League about attending a meeting Mrs. Falco will talk to Gymnastics per new business item 4 Old Business: Mr. Wright says will get followup from Chris but also ties in with #12 Gang activity need recreational outlets. 1) Stonecrop project -Dog Park and Hardee park Chris says ready to go on all three waiting on the City Manager 2) Yacht Club -ready by April New Business: Adopt a Park Program on Website -Neighborhood people near the parks volunteer to provide information on needs, activities safety. Website to ask them to come to the meeting. Parks and Recreation Minutes January 22. 2007 Page Two 3) Master Plan — goes with item #3 decided to hold till after the election. 4) Done 5) Sebastian Preserve — Stormwater Park Asks the committee to think about uses in the Stormwater Park 6) Sebastian Harbor — Purchased by the County 160 acres of wetlands $13 million price tag 7&8) Mr. Wright speaks about the state level priority and working on North County project. Will bring map to next meeting. 9) Waterfront issues — We can recommend things. 10) Golf Course Needs — Ask the Pro to attend and advise 11) Tennis Courts — Sebastian Friendly Tennis Club info about the courts 12) Already Discussed 13) Not discussed 7) Public Input: More public input needed 8) Member Comments: Mrs. Falco says should put in a roller rink at Riverview Park for open outdoor skating. The first three important topics per Mr. Wright 1) Gang Activity 2) Followup with Recreation Leaders 3) Adopt a Park 9) Staff Comments Concert in the Park February 16'' — High School Jazz Ensemble 10) Next meeting February 26th, 5:30 PM Motion by Mr. Kagan second Mrs. Falco to Adjourn - Unanimously Meeting Adjourned at 6:30 PM Approved February 26, 2007 Regular Meeting By Chairman, Parks and Recreation 1225 MAIN STREET ^ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 589-5490 ^ FAX (772) 589-6209 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 22, 2006 5:30 PM 1) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes :November 27,2006 5) Old Business: 1) Reestablish the areas that this committee will consider A) All of the city parks 1) Follow-up on the Stonecrop project 2) Dog Park -location and design 3) Progress on other park projects B) City Recreational needs 1) Handball courts being rebuilt 2) Other C) The Sebastian Yacht Club progress D) The Community Center -where does it stand 6) New Business 1) Establish an adopt-a-park program for neighborhood parks 2) Do we need a master plan for City parks 3) Should we ask the City Council to have a joint workshop with P&R Committee 4) Should the following Recreation Leaders in Sebastian be invited to meet and discuss there needs: a) Little League b) Soccer Association c) Youth Football d) Gymnastics 5) Sebastian Preserve 6) Sebastian Harbor 7) St Sebastian River Greenway Project 8) Sebastian Greenways and Blueways 9) Waterfront issues -Boat Ramps and Parking 10) Golf Course 11) Tennis Courts 12) Participation in Community Workshop on Gang Activity 13) Are there any other recreational programs that are needed. 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.