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Recreation Advisory Committee
January 25, 2010
Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present
Mrs. White, Mr. Van Arsdall, Mr. Sims, Mr. Adams, Mr. Seaman, AE, and
Mr. Pelletier A
Staff members present were Chris McCarthy, Parks Superintendent, Linda Kinchen,
Secretary
Approval of minutes: 11/23/09 Motion to approve as amended by Mr. Sims, second Mr.
Adams„ Passed unanimously.
Old Business: Dog Park Users of the dog park came forward to suggest the top three
names for the park and asked for an endorsement to the one they prefer. The top three
names are: Sebastian Bark Park, paws Stadium and Central Bark. There recommendation
to the committee is Sebastian Bark Park. The Parks and Recreation Committee by
unanimous agreement endorsed the Sebastian Bark Park for its name and requested the
secretary to submit to city council for approval.
New Business:
Adopt a Park
Mr. Van Arsdall says George Street Park Looks good and needs nothing right now also
was glad to see that the cold weather killed all the little yellow flowers that were there.
John Danise the new member says he will adopt the Barber Street Sports Complex and
keep an eye on it.
Mr. Sims who already has accepted Schumann Park says he will also keep an eye on
Filbert Street Park.
Looked at Bryant Court park and the bench seat needs some work on the north side
And the one on the east side is ruff
Mr. Adams checked out the Blossom Park but no one was using it at the time.
Mrs. White says the fire ants are back at Easy Street otherwise it looks good and Chris
says he will take care of it
It was suggested that a list of parks be put on the website so residents know where they
all are.
Parks and Recreation Meeting January 25, 2010 Page two
Mr. Danise says there will be out of state tennis players here and wanted to use our courts
for practice before their tournament. He says he made arrangements to use the high
school courts but Chris stated they can also use our courts when they want just let him
know and he will inform the Friendly tennis club of their use.
Sunny of Sunny's Wildlife says he agrees with the idea that committee members should
be the ones watching the parks. However, he was told to continue with Riverview since
he does a good job there.
He says there has been a motor home parked there with people living in it and Chris to
notify the police department to handle this.
He asked if there could be signs put up at Easy Street park that fishing is allowed but
must be catch and release only. Also inquired whether he could hold a catch and release
fishing tournament there. Chris to check into this.
Chairman's matters: None
Members Matters: Mr. Sims says hopes we follow thru with the list of parks on the web
site because it is a good idea. He welcomed the new member Mr. Danise.
Mr. Danise asked if the committees email addresses can also be put on the website for
residents to contact them with problems, questions or concerns. The members concur this
is a good idea.
Staff Comments: Chris says the Art and Music festival was a success. February 13
2010 is little league opening day and Pelican Island Wildlife festival is March 13, 2010.
Next meeting was scheduled for February 22 2010.
The agenda is as such Old Business Website update, catch and release signs and
tournament and Dog Park name.
New Business: None
Adjourned at 6:45 PM
Approved February 25 2010 Regular Meeting
Chai Parks and Recreation
DEVELOPED PARK INVENTORY LIST UPDATED 8/12/09
Barber St. Sports Complex: 22Acres: 1101 Barber Street.
3 Baseball, 1 Softball, 1 Soccer, 2 Football fields. 3 restrooms, 2 Concession Stands and a
Skate Park.
Friendship Park: 10 Acres: 1440 Friendship Lane.
Boys and Girls Club, 4 Clay Tennis Courts, 4 Shuffleboard Courts, 2 Bocce ball Courts,
2 picnic pavilions, walking trail and a baseball field.
Englar Stormwater Park: 163 Acres: In between George St Caprona St. on
Englar Drive.
Passive Park with lakes and trails.
Riverview Park Area: 18 Acres: Indian River Drive, U.S. 1, CR512 Harrison St.
Splash Pad, Veteran's Memorial, 2 Piers, Playground, Pavilions, 2 restrooms, Yacht
Club, Yacht Club boat ramp and Indian River Drive walkway/
Schumann Tennis Park: 4 Acres: 1096 Schumann Drive
6 Tennis Courts, Playground, Swing Set, Restroom 2 Basketball Courts.
Community Center: 1 Acre: 1805 North Central Avenue
Offers different gymnastics, group exercise, Tai Chi, Yoga, Karate and dance classes.
Airport and Golf Course: 581 Acres: 100 East Airport Drive
Airport and 18 hole Golf Course.
Hardee Park: 13 Acres: North Barber St.
Walking Trail, Fitness Stations, Warm Up Area, Lake and Restroom.
Blossom Park: 2.5 Acres: 940 Cody Avenue.
Playground, Swing Set and Pond.
Easy St. Park: 7 Acres: 458 Easy Street.
Playground, Walking Trail and Pond.
Main Street Boat Ramp:1.36 Acres: Main Street and Indian River Drive
Boat ramp, Parking, Walkway and Restroom
Historical Park: 2.48 Acres: Schumann Drive east of Railroad tracks.
Small pond with trees.
Schumann Lake Island: 36 Acres:
Small boat ramp, Lake, Island and pedestrian bridge over island.
Bryant Court Park: 3.5 Acres: 117 Bryant Court.
Playground, Benches and walking trail.
Filbert St. Park: 9 Acres: 170 Filbert Street.
Walking trail, Playground, Pavilion and benches.
Garden Club Park: 8 Acres: Barber St. just south of CR512.
Small gazebo, Memorial trees and walking path.
George St. Park: 2.27Acres: 1270 George Street
Walking trail, Playground, Swing set, Picnic Tables and Benches.
Keen Terrace Dog Park: 7.5 Acres: 245 Keen Terrace.
Fenced in 2.5 Acre Dog Park with small pond on property.
Periwinkle Park: 4.4 Acres: 444 Periwinkle Drive.
Stormwater pond, Picnic tables and benches.
UNDEVELOPED PARK PROPERTIES
Tracy Drive: 33 Acres north of Tracy Drive.
Stonecrop St.: 28 Acres bordering the south prong of Sebastian River.
South Wimbrow Azine Terrace: 4.5 Acres
Barber St. Acorn Terrace: 3.80 Acres
Chelteham Cownie: 2.5 Acres with small pond.
Surrey Terrace: 2.5 Acres.
Rosebush Terrace: 2.2 Acres
Periwinkle Carnival: 2 Acres
Crown Celtic: 1.90 Acres
Empress Caprona: 1.70 Acres
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AGENDA
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 25, 2010
5:30 PM
NOTE THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN GROWTH MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
FIRST FLOOR OF CITY HALL
1) Call Meeting to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
4) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting November 23, 2009
5) Old Business:
Dog Park
6) New Business
Adopt a Park
Should We be listed on the website for public contact.
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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