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Recreation Advisory Committee
July 26, 2010
Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes
Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present
Mr. Sims, Mr. Van Arsdall. Mrs. White, Mr. Tenerowicz, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Pelletier
was absent and Mr. Adams was absent excused, Mr. Sims arrived at 5:35 Pm
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary and Chris McCarthy, Parks
Superintendent, Al Minner, City Manager and Ken Kilgore, Finance Director
Approval of minutes: Mrs. White made a change to the minutes based on public input
6/15/10 Motion to approve as amended by Mr. Sims second Mr. Tenerowicz, Passed
unanimously.
Approval of Minutes: 6/28/10 Motion to approve by Mr. Simpson, second Mr. Sims,
Passed unanimously.
Splash Pad Canopy Mr. Minner explains the concept and the committee agrees.
Funding from Parks and Recreation Impact fees. Might be able to use CDBG grant funds
but wants the project to go forward as soon as possible. Mr. Tenerowicz says not in favor
of the canvas covers at all. Mr. Van Arsdall says we need this item. Mr. Sims in favor of
the green color Mr. Sims made a motion for the green there was no second but a
general consensus by members.
Old business: Dog Park Discussion turns to amenities requested and whether they
should be in the capital improvement budget. The walking trail requested would be like
Hardee park's trail made of the same material. Mr. Sims asks if there are any alligators in
the lake that would interfere with the trail going around it. Chris says none have been
seen. Mr. Minner says can put the improvements in the CIP Budget if the committee so
desires, then would bring the conceptual drawing back to the committee for approval.
Riverview Park Pavillion Joanne says would be okay if it is way on the south side of
the property. Mr. Sims agrees that is a good location and thinks it would be awesome.
Mr. Van Arsdall says it would be good for shade, Mr. Simpson in favor also and that
rectangular is a good design. Mr. Tenerowicz says the south east corner would be the best
location. The informal vote was 4 -1 with Mr. Tenerowicz voting no. BSSC lift station
put back in the budget.
Riverview Irrigation and fountains at parks put back in the budget.
Racquet ball court is out. Hardee park pavilions and playground are in. A conceptual
drawing will be brought to the committee at the August meeting.
Parks and Recreation Minutes July 26, 2010 Page Two
New Business: Azine Parks pushed out to 11 -12, Barber -Acorn pushed out to 11 -12 and
Celtic and Crown parks pushed out to 12 -13. Chairman wants to look at all parks and
prioritize and decide what we want.
Public Input: Maria Cortney Thanks for the sign at the Dog Park looks great. Would
like to see trees planted around or in small dog park area.
Chairmans Matters: Need a master plan for parks
Members Matters: Mr. Simpson asks if the Park lakes are stocked and if not would like to
see it happen.
Mr. Tenerowicz New skate park office should not be built. Only brought in $1951 and
spend $14,000 in salaries. Mr. Minner says need it there for piece of mind. Mrs. White
says we shouldn't look to make money but offer more as a service.
Mr. Sims He visited Riverview park and the Bark park At Riverview Park 30 -40
people were there at 6:30 PM at night and the Bark park at least 19 people showed up
within '/2 hour time period. Happy to see they are well used.
Mr. Van Arsdall tells Chris that at the 20 -30 yard line there are some low spots on the
field.
Mrs. White wants the committee members to have 3 ring binders for there paperwork.
Staff Comments: Mr. Minner speaks about the comp plan
Mr. Kilgore will speak at next meeting about Impact Fee revenues
Mr. Minner will have Rebecca at the next meeting for review of the Comp plan.
Project Updates will be given on Schumann Park, Skate park Office, Hardee park and
fishing
The next meeting is August 30 2010 due to a budget meeting on the 23
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM
Approved August 30, 2010 Regular Meeting By
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AGENDA
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
July 26, 2010
5:30 PM
1) Call Meeting to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
4) Approval of Minutes: June 15, 2010 Special Meeting
June 28, 2010 Regular Meeting
5) Splash Pad Canopy
6) Old Business: Capital Improvements discussion regarding items below
Dog Park —Trail, Bridge and restroom Improvements
Riverview Park Pavilion — East Side of Indian River Drive
Hardee Park Pavilions
7) New Business
Azine Terrace
Barber and Acorn
Celtic and Crown
Activities at other City Parks
8) Input from Public
9) Chairman's Matters
10) Member comments
11) Staff Comments
12) Set next meeting date and agenda
13) Adjourn
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