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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08312009RECCity of Sebastian Recreation Advisory Committee August 31, 2009 Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present Mr. Wright, Mr. Adams, Mrs. White, Mr. Sims, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Van Arsdall, Mr. Pelletier was absent Staff members present were Chris McCarthy, Parks Superintendent, Linda Kinchen, Secretary Approval of Minutes: 7/27/09 Motion by Mr. Sims, second Mr. Adams Passed unanimously Old Business: Schumann Park Update by Chris and Chairman Wright Asphalt has to cure before striping can take place on the basketball courts will be done when they do the other two courts. Chairman would like to see a grand re- opening when everything is completed. Riverview Park update by Chris, completed, Looks good per Chairman Mrs. White also says it looks good Mr. Seaman says the jam session went well Stormwater Park Benches and trash receptacles are delivered and being put together. Will install this week per Chris County applied for a grant on the east side of the park as part of the greenway plan for trails from Thunderbird to Englar. Easy Street Park Mrs. White says Easy Street Park looks lovely. Dog Park Chairman says looks terrific Mrs White visited it yesterday and public spoke highly of it Mr. Seaman went to the opening day ceremonies and says it is well used. Chris says they have added picnic tables and benches as a special request of the users. Chairman says he got a call from Linda Scott who wants to meet with him. Mr. Sims asks for the operation times. 7AM to Dusk same as all other parks per Chris FRDAP Grant Chairman Wright says the shade pavilion at the Splash Pad and the parking improvements at the Cav -Cor property qualify for this grant assistance. Since the committee says not come up with any new property available to buy he recommends improvements to the existing at this time. Chairman asks for comments from members. Mr. VanArsdall No position one way or the other Green space is good all parks are in good shape as far as he can see adding to them is fine. No complaints about looks will support anything we want to recommend. Parks and Recreation Meeting August 31, 2009 Page two Mr. Seaman in favor of both projects Also would like to see more work at the dog park. Mr. Adams In favor of Cover on Splash Pad and asked for more information on parking lot improvements Chairman explains the concept of the improvements and uses the Main Street improvements as an example. Mr. Adams approves of the improvements Mrs. White says as long as we put in some landscape for the parking lot plan she concurs Says next year we should focus on grants for BSSC. Mr Sims asks about time frame for the grants Chairman says if we have something by June of next year they should have enough time to get approved and ready to submit Mr. Sims says both projects are excellent ideas ask Chris to tell him how big the shade canopy is and Chris states will cover the whole thing and more. A motion to approve the grant paperwork for the cavcor parking lot and the shade canopy for the splash pad was made by Mrs. White second by Mr. Sims Passed unanimously. New Business: Dog Park Visit Chairman says please go and see the park and bring comments back at the next meeting. Chairman says leave this one for the next meeting and also visit Schumann Park as well. Public Input: Jim Sunnycalb Sebastian Panhandler problem at the park is being dealt with by the City also turned in an article about panhandlers showing what their rights are and what they can and cannot do. Chairman asks that it be made a part of the minutes and to send a copy to the Chief. Mr. Sunnycalb asks about the ashtrays that were removed in the park and Chris says Keep Indian River Beautiful bought them to be put on Indian River Drive so they were moved and installed along the riverfront. Also he asked if he could pressure wash some of the tables at the Park and that there is a busted grill at the small pavilion. Chris says will fix the grill and the tables will be pressure washed by the City in anticipation of the Clambake festival. Mr. Sunnycalb says at Easy Street Park lightning hit a tree and he has concerns about its recovery. Chris says Parks Department will look at it. He asks who will be running the dog park. Chairman says he hopes the users will police themselves and keep it nice. Chairman's Matters: I encourage all of you to visit as many of the Parks as possible to see what is needed to make them more people friendly. Parks and Recreation Meeting August 31, 2009 Page Three Members Matters: Mr. Sims Thanks to Jim for all his concerns and comments at the various parks Also thanks to the Parks Department for doing such a good job. Will visit the dog park and would like a copy of the Capital projects budget. Mrs. White We have started and completed lots of projects this year and is very pleased. Say has talked to a lot of new residents who are excited about the City and all the parks we have. Says the committee should look for property to expand. Mr. Adams says getting grants is critical in this economy and we need to continue to find them to help us fund our projects. Dog Park is well used and will visit the tennis court project to see how it is progressing. Mr. Seaman thanks to the Parks Department and Mr. Sunnycalb for all they do. Asks what is going on where crews are working on Sebastian Blvd Chris says that is the flagpole project being installed. Mr. Vanarsdall says two bleechers are broken at the football field. Chris says his people will fix them immediately. Staff comments: None Next meeting September 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM Agenda Old business Dog Park, Schumann, Easy St, Riverview, Stormwater, New Buisness: Dog park Visit, Schumann Park visit, and all Other Parks discussion Meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM Approved September 28, 2009 Regular Meeting By _./X� ��d Chairman, arks and Recreation til \i \1 \I: List of Projects Police Department Police Vehicle Replacement Police Boat and Trailer Parking Lot Expansion Roads and Special Projects Total CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2010 -2015 SUMMARY OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FY 2009 -10 FY 2010 -11 FY 2011 -12 FY 2012 -13 FY 2013- 182 157,894 2,325,000 937,500 4 FY 2014 -15 1,875,000 500,000 3,500,000 Total 385,000 385,000 385,000 385,000 385,000 385,000 2,310,000 55,000 55,000 45,000 45,000 Street Repaving 50,000 25,000 50,000 50,000 150,000 150,000 475,000 Powerline Road North 1,146,250 1,146,250 Schumann Barber Intersection 1,500,000 1,500,000 Sidewalk/Bike Paths Construction 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000 Sidewalk Repairs 50,000 50,000 100,000 512 Median Landscaping 500,000 500,000 Public Works Garage Relocation 1,150,000 1,150,000 Parks Recreation Barber Street Field Lighting 275,000 275,000 Splash Park Canopy 50,000 50,000 Skate Park Office 50,000 50,000 New Park Barber /Acorn Terrace 50,000 50,000 New Park Celtic Crown 50,000 50,000 Lift Station Riverview Park 100,000 100,000 Stormwater 1/4 Round Swale Rehab 975,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 2,725,000 Road Crossings /Side Yard Pipes 250,000 250,000 250,000 750,000 Dredging Bulkhead Renovations 100,000 100,000 200,000 Cemetery Sissor Lift Building 50,000 Relocate South Paved Roadway 50,000 Golf Course New Clubhouse/Tee Box Improvements 2,195,000 2,195,000 Airport Medium -size "Box Hangers" Master Plan Update 300,000 Prof.Services R/W 4/22 157,894 Prof.Services Taxiway C Construct Taxiway C Install Runway Lighting Rehabilitate Apron Riverfront CRA Cavcor Project 750,000 Underground Utilities 50,000 50,000 1,875,000 300,000 157,894 157,894 2,325,000 937,500 500,000 750,000 3,500,000 it I I tll r1111! 4. 1? t v-1. 5) Old Business: Schumann Park Riverview Park Stormwater Park Easy Street Dog Park FRDAP Grant 6) New Business Dog Park Visit 7) Input from Public 8) Chairman's Matters 9) Member comments 10) Staff Comments 11) Set next meeting date and agenda 11) Adjourn CITYOF HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET H SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 228 -7052 FAX (772) 228 -7077 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE August 31, 2009, 2009 5:30 PM 1) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting 7 -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. 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