HomeMy WebLinkAbout05192008RECRecreation Committee Meeting Minutes
City of Sebastian
Recreation Advisory Committee
May 19, 2008
Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present
Mr. Wright, Mrs. White, Mrs. Falco, Mr. Kagan, Quit
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy,
Announcement — This will be a workshop with no action due to loss of members and the
position by city attorney that we do not have a quorum.
Approval of Minutes: None approved — carry to next meeting
Old Business: Riverview Park improvements Cindi says a Mr. Henri is coming to speak
on the Farmers Market
Mrs. Falco says happy the fountain is ordered. Chairman explains that 2 members cannot
meet outside the meeting. It is a violation of the Sunshine Law Cindi and Joanne met
with landscaper.
Chris will check into the irrigation costs for the Park — A plant list will be provided by
Shady Grove Nursery
Joanne will contact the Chamber of Commerce regarding holding the concerts on the
River side.
Discussion turns to the paint stain wheel which is in Growth Management and the
members say they do not feel they should have to go there to look at it — They feel
Rebecca should bring to meeting if she will not give it to Chris.
New Business: Racquetball courts at Schumann, boat ramps, property .purchases,
community Center and the basketball courts at Boys and Girls Club should be top priority
Richard Endy arrives to discuss the Farmers Market. He runs several in Brevard County
Set up behind city hall in Cocoa Beach moved to A 1 A No large advertising costs,
weekday events in Cocoa Village 11-5 on Wednesdays — Weekends are not good Takes
about 6 weeks to start one — 10 x 10 tents promotes, manages and runs it 25% net
proceeds to the City — City to Carry insurance — works off a simple contract in writing
Next one is at the Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce 1 block north of Palm Bay Road on
Tuesday. Says the events should be weekly rather than monthly so people get use to
them and businesses will then be interested in coming.
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Parks and Recreation Regular minutes May 19`h, 2008 Page Two
Chairman's Matters: Joint meeting with Council to generate public opinion — lights have
been ordered for Garden Club Park
Members Matters: Mrs. Falco excited about Fqrmers Market hopes we can get it
approved.
Staff Comments: None
Next meeting — want Rebecca to come with the wheel
Capital improvement budget and all topics on agenda from tonight not acted upon.
Next meeting scheduled for June 23`d.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM
Approved June 23rd, 2008 Regular Meeting By
Chairman, Parks and Recreatio