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City of Sebastian
Recreation Advisory Committee Special Meeting
April 27, 2009
Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present
Mr. Wright, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pelletier, Mrs. White and Mr. Sims, Mr. Seaman had an
excused absence, Mr. Van Arsdall, absent
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Recording Secretary, Chris McCarthy, Parks
Superintendent
Approval of Minutes: 3/23/09 Motion by Mr. Adams second Mrs. White Passed
unanimously
Old Business: Schumann Park Update by Chris prebid done bids to open on April 14
2009
Riverview Park update by Chris, out of money, irrigation installed plants being
installed will ask for more money next year.
Stormwater Park Chairman says review the management plan and we will discuss in
detail next meeting. Chris updates regarding the amenities for this park. Going to council
on April 13 2009.
Jim Sunnycamp says the Stormwater park needs awareness to the public a lot of people
don't even know where it is.
Dog Park Hoping to be ready by June 1 Chris says work has started and all being done
in house.
Rosemary Bastinto asks if dogs will be banned from other parks when the park is open
she recommends that they not be banned but says that owners are out of control with their
dogs and need some rules.
Jim Sunnycamp says directions are necessary so people can find it.
Discussion turns to the letter from Maryanne Krueger re smoking in the park
Mr. Sims wants to know if there are enough signs
Community Center /civic Center No discussion
Farmers Market Council had some concerns and couldn't agree on items should be out
to bid soon.
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Easy St Park Festival nothing
New Business: Hardee Park Mrs. White went on Sunday and said the floors need
painting and the butterfly garden needs work all the plants are dead.
Jarad asks how long that park has been there Chris says more than 25 years
Mr. Sims likes it drives by every day
Mr. Adams asks if the trail is just for walking. Chris answers yes
Jarad asks whether dogs are allowed. Yes
Don says needs water is a great candidate for irrigation
Should remove two dead trees and the tree stumps
Chairman says to remove the Farmers Market and Easy Street from next agenda
Public Input:
Jim Sunnycamp Why is there bleach in the fountain at Riverview Park not good for the
animals- He says let it go for two weeks and call him and he will clean it if necessary.
Chairman asks if he would consider adopting that park for minor maintenance and he
says yes.
Rosemary Bastinto Wants to adopt George Street Park with her friends
Also asks why did we move the handicap parking spaces to the end of the Park. Very
inconvenient. Chris says will check with sign shop to find out why. She also says the area
in front of the sidewalk entrance needs a no parking sign or stripes painted there so
people don't park there and block the sidewalk.
Don wants ADA compliance put under old business for the next meeting
Chairman's Matters: None
Members Matters: Mrs. White asks can we name Periwinkle Park and put up a sign.
Staff Comments: Chris says the Natural resource board will be doing a pepper tree clean
up at Stonecrop very soon.
Mr. Sims thanks the public for coming
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Mr. Adams also thanks the public and suggests that Mrs. Bastinto go the council meeting
with some of her concerns.
Mr. Pelletier says we have a good looking city with lots of parks to look at.
Next meeting will be May 18 due to the holiday.
Set the agenda the same minus two items and adding ADA
New Business: George Street Park ADA discussion
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM
Approved May 18th, 2009 Regular Meeting By
Chairman, Parks and Recreation
5) Old Business:
6) New Business
Hardee Park
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AGENDA
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 27th 2009
5:30 PM
1) Call Meeting to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
4) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting 3 -23 -09
Schumann Park
Riverview Park
Stormwater Park
Dog Park
Community Center
Farmers Market
Easy St Park Festival
7) Input from Public
8) Chairman's Matters
9) Member comments
10) Staff Comments
11) Set next meeting date and agenda
11) Adjourn
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