HomeMy WebLinkAbout04282008RECRecreation Committee Meeting Minutes
City of Sebastian
Recreation Advisory Committee
April 28, 2008
Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present
Mr. Wright, Mrs. White, Mrs. Falcos, Mr. Kagan, Absent Excused
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Al
Minner, City Manager, Rich Stringer, City Attorney
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of March 24, 2008 by Mrs. Falco
second Mrs. White, passed unanimously
Old Business: Riverview Park improvements
Shrubs and flowers around the electric boxes per Mrs. White
Chris Geis from Shady Grove Nursery was available for discussion
Joanne asks Chris McCarthy. regarding installation of irrigation he states spot
irrigation would be done and would need drought tolerate plants.
A motion to skip to the Recreation Impact Fees by Mrs. Falco, Second Mrs. White passed
unanimously.
Mr. Minner goes over the list of fees encumbered vs spent and remaining
Mr. Wright asks the City Attorney about the Main Street project and whether the City
checked to be sure Recreational impact fees could be used.
Mrs. Falco feels the project is unnecessary.
Mr. Wright goes on about what has been collected and what has been spent and says the
City needs to plan now for 2011. Greenways, Athletic fields and a new community center
were mentioned.
Purchasing of lots across from Hardee Park for the Collier Creek project were suggested.
A basketball court at the boys and girls club, the dog park, racquetball courts and full
basketball court at Schumann.
There is no land in the city for additional ball fields. Another boat ramp and parking
facilities would be nice. Don says this is a boating community.
Cindi says she has no update on the Farmers Market as of yet. Don asks about the
portable stage and Al says a policy is in place for its rental.
Parks and Recreation Regular minutes April 28, 2008 Page Two
Public Input: None
Chairmans Matters: Continue to focus on recreational needs.
Members Matters: Mrs. White says where are we with the dog park? Mr. Minner says
will be going to council to rerank the sites for a location.
Mrs. Falco asks if the private sector could do it and come to the City - Mr. Minner says
the rules don't change they would still have to follow LDC regulations and there is no
land available in the City but public private relationship is doable. She states she spoke to
several moms with kids ages 11-16 and there is nothing to do.
Mr. Minner says perhaps the Community Center idea needs to be relooked at but stocking
it with people may be a problem.
Staff Comments: The Schumann tennis courts need resurfacing
Don says maybe we need more shuffleboard courts because there are not enough for
tournaments.
Next meeting scheduled for May 19th due to the holiday.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM
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Approved June 23`d 3t~, 2008 Regular Meeting By ~ ` ~ ~~~~~'~~~
Chairman, Parks and Recreation