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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11232009RECCity of Sebastian Recreation Advisory Committee November 23, 2009 Old Business: Riverview Park None Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present Mrs. White, Mr. Seaman, Mr. Van Arsdall, Mr. Sims, Mr. Pelletier, Mr. Adams Staff members present were Chris McCarthy, Parks Superintendent, Linda Kinchen, Secretary Approval of minutes: 10/26/09 Motion to approve by Mr. Seaman, second Mr. Sims, Passed unanimously. Stormwater Park Mr. Sims took a walk through the park says we should put on the website that it is available for use. Dog Park: Kathy Stembler says there are about 37 people for the club getting together a list of officers hopes to plan events Mrs. White tells her any concerns should come to the committee Canopy Plans- a decision was made to use a partial canopy Schumann Park Plans for the restrooms are in the works and the shade pavilions are being built now for installation. Mr. Sims asks if picnic tables and benches can be refurbished and there is an electric service that needs looking into at Schumann Park. Barber and Acorn Park this is for awareness only for future development. New Business: Nomination of Chairman: Mrs. White is nominated for chairman by Mr. Sims second by Mr. Adams no other nominations Mrs. White is the new chairman Mr. Seaman nominated Mr. Sims for vice chairman second by Mr. Pelletier Mr. Sims accepted. Public Input: Mr. Wright gave the committee a packet about the proposed Airport Park would like conceptual approval from the committee tonight. Says Velocity and Skydive in favor Parks and Recreation Meeting November 23, 2009 Page two Mr. Seaman asks about FAA approval. Mr. Wright says want it in writing Mrs. White asks if all the property is airport property. Mr. Sims asks if the FAA has been contacted. Mr. Wright says yes. Mr. Van Arsdall asks about an observation tower. Mr. Wright says there will be ground seating only. Mr. Adams says he is in favor of the park is there enough funding Mr. Wright says there is $800,000 available. A motion to approve the conceptual plan by Mr. Seaman subject to FAA approval second by Mr. Sims unanimous. Sunny says Riverview park getting lots of compliments would like to see a butt can on table by the volleyball court.. Pete Harris plaque needs work Volleyball area cleaned up quite a bit also said will have the trains again this year and the Santa house will have music Says he will attend the parade meeting Easy Street dead tree needs to come down on the list to take care of. Need more dogs must be on lease signs says we can get free mulch from FPL and wants to know if he can put at the park. Yes per Chris Wants to know if we can clean up the rest of the dog park so people can walk around the pond. Chris says will ask City Manager. Asks if it is in the ordinance that feces pick up is required. Chris to check. Mrs. White says there are a lot of fire ants around the park and Chris says they attacked that problem today. Chairmans Matters: Would like to see everyone adopt there own park to keep checking on them for problems or concerns. Walk them and bring any problems back to the next meeting. Mr. Sims says this is an excellent idea he says he will take Schumann Park Mr. Pelletier will adopt Hardee Park Mr. VanArsdall selected George Street park Mrs. White selected Easy Street Park Members Matters: Mr. Sims says Schumann has rusty water from fountain and wants to know if we can get be benches like George Street or Stormwater Park. Mr. VanArsdall asks about plants at Geo Street Chris to check and see what can be done. Mr. Seaman says congratulations to Mr. Wright and that's for his service on the committee. Staff December 4 is light up night December 5 is the Christmas Parade Parks and Recreation Meeting November 23, 2009 Page three There is a craft show that week also Next meeting date is 1 -25 -10 Agenda: Old Business: Dog Park, New Business: Adopt a Park Meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM Approved January 25, 2010 Regular Meeting B SAN Ch an, Parks and Recreation As amended in Bold Lettering 5) Old Business: Riverview Park Stormwater Park Dog Park Canopy Plans Schumann Park Barber and Acorn Park 6) New Business CITYOF 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 November 23 2009 5:30 PM 1) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting October 26, 2009 Elect new Chairman and Vice Chairman 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. 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