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City of Sebastian
Recreation Advisory Committee
February 26, 2007
Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present
Mr. Barth, Mr. Kagan, Mr. Wright, Mrs. Falco,
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks
and Recreation Superintendent,
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of January 22, 2007 by Mrs. Falco
second Mr. Barth, passed unanimously
Old Business: Chairman asks Chris for an update on Parks
Mr. Wright read some emails he has been receiving from residents
Carolyn O'Donnel 213 Dickens -Says need to use current parks not build new ones.
A resident wants the Azine Terrace Park before the dog park was scheduled 5 or 6 years
ago still not built.
The Stonecrop park is waiting on City Management to make a decision.
They are planning on putting the muck from Collier Creek at the Hardee Park site for
storage. A motion to oppose the muck in Hardee park was made by Mrs. Falco second
Mr. Kagan passed unanimously. Chairman to speak at Council Meeting about this item.
Discussion on the dog park location is held. A motion to recommend Filbert Street Park
by MR. Kagan second Mrs. Falco. Under discussion three sites are discussed. Filbert,
Keen Terrace and Schumann Island. Jack and Carol Wilson will be talking to people
regarding this matter and getting back to the committee. Jack-Wilson-of-fla(a~yahoo.com.
The recommendation is Schumann Island First Choice, Filbert is second and Keen
Terrace is third.
Chris to ask Kathy to come to the next meeting.
New Business: Cindy Falco was nominated for Vice-Chairman second by Mr. Barth
passed unanimously.
Mr. Kagan says we should have next meeting at Micco Community Center.
Next meeting March 26~', 2007 - Mr. Barth will be absent
Meeting adjourned at 7PM by Mr. Kagan and Barth passed unanimously.
Approved March 26, 2007 Regular Meeting By
Chairman, Parks and Recreation
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AGENDA
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 26, 20 D 9
5:30 PM
1) Call Meeting to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
4) Approval of Minutes :January 22, 2007
5) Old Business:
1) Reestablish the areas that this committee will consider
A) All of the city parks
1) Follow-upon 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
2) Establish an adopt-a-park program for neighborhood parks
3) Do we need a master plan for City parks
4) Should we ask the City Council to have a joint workshop with P&R Committee
5) 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
6) Sebastian Preserve
7) Sebastian Harbor
8) St Sebastian River Greenway Project
9) Sebastian Greenways and Blueways
10) Waterfront issues -Boat Ramps and Parking
11) Golf Course
12) Tennis Courts
13) Participation in Community Workshop on Gang Activity
14) Are there any other recreational programs that are needed.
6) New Business
Elect a new Vice-Chairman
Youth Activities (gang prevention)
7) Input from Public
8) Member comments
9) Staff Comments
10) Set next meeting date and agenda
11) Adjourn
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