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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05182009RECCITY OF SEBASTIAN PARKS RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FROM MAY 18, 2009. Chairman Wright called the meeting to order at 5:35PM Roll Call: Present were Don Wright, Joann White, George Seaman, Jarad Pelletier and Jay Van Arsdale. Matthew Sims and Jerome Adams were absent. Mr. Adams arrived at 6:05PM. Staff Present Chris McCarthy Parks Supt. Chairman Wright welcomed new member Mr. Van Arsdale. Mr Van Arsdale said he missed the last meeting because he did not get the information packet until after the meeting date. Approval of minutes: 4/27/09 Meeting. Motion by Mrs. White second by Mr. Seaman. Old Business: Parks Supt. updated Board on Riverview Park Improvements Project complete) and status of Schumann Park Improvements. (Bids are in and will take to Council on 5/27/09). Jim Sunnycalb spoke on Riverview Park. Said the fountain is doing well and would like to install bowl for dogs to drink water. Parks Supt. said ok but will run by City Manger for approval. Chairman Wright asked if a reply letter was sent to Mary Ann Krueger. Parks Supt. said he would ask Linda Kinchen. Chairman Wright asked to have SJWMD plan sent to Mr. Van Arsdale and Mr. Seaman. Parks Supt. gave update on Dog Park. Discussion on ADA Parking in Riverview Park and restroom at Splash Pad. Parks Supt. informed Board that Sign Shop said parking conforms to ADA regulations. Mr. Wright asked for documentation that Splash pad restroom is ADA accessible. Parks Supt. will get this information.. Mrs. White inquired about people parking in Easy St. Park. Mr. Sunnycalb said they were contract workers for the City and Council Member Coy has addressed this situation Chairman Wright ask that Linda send Mr. Van Arsdale the Parks list and direction to Parks.. Mr. Van Arsdale said football field at B.S.S.C. needs to be expanded to 100 yards next year. Parks Supt. said he would check into this. Mr. Seaman brought up question on Hardee Lake bulkhead project. Parks Supt. said the new bulkheads would not be on interior of Hardee Park. Mr. Pelletier asked about the butterfly Garden at Hardee Park. Parks Supt. said it would stay and talk to Women's Cub about maintenance. Mr. Adams asked about the new pedestrian bridges as far as room for a wheelchair. Parks Supt. said the is ample room to pass through. Mrs. White inquired about vendors for 4 of July. Parks Supt. informed her that the Lions Club handles all vendors. Mr. Wright said the next meeting would be June 22, 2009 and ask the agenda be the same. Chairman Wright adjourned the meeting at 6:23PM. Approved on June 22, 2009 by Chairman 2. May 26, 2009 Mrs. Mary A. Krueger 121 Miller Drive Sebastian, Fl 32958 Dear Mrs. Krueger: ma_ SEB IAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND A r- atii w MI e+ -r -r rr r� A n —ra A sa ra r e a F 5 t if to 3 b 3 YY g f Y a a..} eA F p 3At 3'id f k C F 4 1 !`S�FSI CO" aA f9 2 +7 1 ,45 This letter is in response to the one you sent to the Parks and Recreation Committee and discussed at their meeting. We hope this will better assist you and that we have answered all of your questions. 1. Smoking in Riverview Park There have been a few problems in this park with following smoking rules and also with dog behavior. We, parks committee, have requested that new signs be designed that clearly identify all of the critical park rules such as no smoking, no dogs in parks at special events, pick up after pets, hours that the park is open, etc and there also should be a phone number to call if someone observes bad behavior. A sign similar to the ones that are used at the county beach areas might be appropriate. The cigarette butts in and around the park are cleaned up regularly and found mostly on the streets which could be from many different sources. 3. We were advised that there has not been any loss of trees in the park due to mowing or maintenance. Also, you may be interested to know that a sprinkler system was added which should help preserve existing plants and trees and allow for the addition of flowering plants and shrubs. The parks committee was approached at our last meeting by an individual that has a great interest in the park and may decide to become a liaison to our committee for Riverview Park. If this effort moves ahead, I would expect that this park will receive even more attention and input from the public to maintain it and help the public understand the appropriated use of the park. Mary, thank you for your letter, please feel welcome to attend one of our regular meetings to discuss your concerns. inda Kinchen Administrative Supervisor Public Works Secretary to Parks and Recreation Committee LK/lk 5) Old Business: Schumann Park Riverview Park Stormwater Park Dog Park 6) New Business George Street Park ADA Discussion 7) Input from Public 8) Chairman's Matters 9) Member comments 10) Staff Comments 11) Set next meeting date and agenda 11) Adjourn CIIYOF HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 228 -7052 1 FAX (772) 228 -7077 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 18th 2009 5:30 PM 1) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting 4 -27 -09 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.