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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02232009RECRecreation Committee Meeting Minutes City of Sebastian Recreation Advisory Committee -Special Meeting February 23, 2009 Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present Mr. Seaman, Mr. Wright, Mrs. White, Mr. Sims, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pelletier, Ms. Brown, Absent excused Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks Superintendent Approval of Minutes: 1/26/09 and 2/9/09 Motion by Mr. Seaman second Mrs. White Passed unanimously Old Business: Schumann Park -Chairman says it went to P and Z with two plans and they approved two full size basketball courts Mrs. White says maybe kids from school should attend the city council meeting to speak about their requests for two basketball courts -she will try to get some of them there. Mr. Wright will speak at the meeting on behalf of the committee. Riverview Park: Mr. Seaman asks regarding the lights for the volleyball court again, Chris says in the process of getting cost estimates and will budget for in next years budget. Chris says the irrigation and landscaping should start some time next week. Repairs to the pavilions are all completed. Stormwater Park - Maint plan complete and will be voted on next week Dog Park -Passed at City Council going to P&Z in March Community Center discussion postponed until next week. Farmers market being investigated by City Manager Sunny speaks and says the Easy Street neighbors don't want a yard sale at that park. Recommends Riverview Park only. Mr. Seaman asks about the Pedestrian Bridges and when they will be open Chris says the 27tH is the target date. Mr. Seaman thanks the public for coming to the meeting Public Input: Bruce Inman Schumann Park vandalism -says the sheriffs department puts up a good neighborhood watch program -maybe we need to have them do one in Sebastian. Parks and Recreation Meeting February 23rd, 2009 Page two Riverview Park now has recycle bins and squirrel nesting box, need lights for the volleyball court with a timer on the lights 3/14 is the Pelican Island Festival and will have a cleanup along the river that day. April is earth day there will be a dedication at plaque by the fountain at 1 pm Sebastian Property Owners are collecting stuffed animals for the xmas parade and will have activities for the kids after the parade. Call 228-9938 for contact for the parade Jim Sunnycorp from Sunnys Wildlife,com is asking for recreation ideas. Don says he has seen Panthers, bobcats and hawks at the Preserve and wondered if there would be any local interest for tours. The water bowl for dogs at Riverview is missing Chairmans Matters: Welcome to the new members -Linda please send the normal information Members matters: Joanne needs a park list Mr. Seaman says halo fence would be cost prohibitive for the Dog Park Mr. Sims says August 1st was mentioned as a completion date for the Dog Park Thanks to the Public for coming -glad to have Mr. Minners update at the special meeting. Mr. Wright says the April meeting will be in one of the Parks Mr. Adams pleased to be here Mr. Pelletier says thanks for having me and looking forward to a good time Staff -Little league opening day went great Pelican Island Festival is March 14th and Home and Garden Show on March 28th and 29th Next meeting 3/23/09 5:30 PM Agenda the same add Easy Street Park Festival Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM Approved March 23rd, 2009 Regular Meeting By ~- Chairman, Parks and R reation Cff~'QF ~'~ -- - r~ _ =, ~~ - ~x ~~ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 228-7052 FAX (772) 228-7077 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE February 23rd 2009 5:30 PM 1) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting 1-26-09 and special meeting 2-9-09 5) Old Business: Schumann Park Riverview Park Stormwater Park Dog Park Community Center Farmers Market 6) New Business None 7) Input from Public 8) Chairman's Matters 9) Member comments 10) Staff Comments 11) 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.