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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05242010RECCity of Sebastian Recreation Advisory Committee May 24, 2010 Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Called to order by the Chairman: Roll Call: The following members were present Mr. Danise, Mr. Sims, Mr. Van Arsdall. Mr. Adams, Mrs. White, Mr. Pelletier was absent and Mr. Seaman, Resigned Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary and Chris McCarthy, Parks Superintendent Approval of minutes: 4/26/10 Motion to approve by Mr. Sims second Mr. Adams, Passed unanimously. Old Business: Website Info update Mrs. White says nice to see it up there with all the parks listed She forwarded an email to Linda which she received. Mr. Sims says his address is incorrect missing an S on his name and the number 5 is also missing Secretary to have it corrected. Dog Park Frank Damatio Thanks for being so cooperative with their requests. Could they have some no parking signs in front of the double gates and also where the pipes are so cars don't park over the top of the irrigation pipes. Linda Scott Chris will call with the names and number for the Lions club for their float entry Riverview Mrs. White asks if the concerts are done and Chris says the last one is June 18 2010. Sunny asks Chris if we are getting a fountain in the park for the dogs Chris says yes Says the picnic table closest to the pump house is real dirty and Chris says they will all be cleaned for the 4th of July. Still getting lots of compliments about the park Mr. Adams asks about the checker boards which are suppose to be installed. Chris says they are working on it. New Business: Mrs. White says she is in favor of meetings every other month. Mr. Danise says every other month or quarterly would be okay with him Mr. Van Arsdall says either way would be okay Mr. Adams not in favor of every other month wants to keep the meetings monthly. Mr. Sims also likes to come every month not in favor of changing Mrs. White says would like to try every other month and can go back if agenda items need to be addressed. Parks and Recreation Meeting May 24 2010 Page two A motion that we meet every other month and the chairman or two members can call a meeting as necessary by Mr. Danise, second by Mr. Van Arsdall Under discussion Sunny not in favor when you get on a committee should try to improve it not skip out and dismantle it. Linda Scott said she would like to see the committee stay with every month. Mr. Sims says agrees with Sunny should be every month Mr. Danise says wants to feel like he is doing a good job but the agendas don't allow that right now. Roll Call Mr. Adams No Mr. Sims No Mrs. White No Mr. Danise Yes Mr. Van Arsdall No Motion failed meetings will remain every month Public Input: Dog Park Liaison want mention of the Dog Park on Bulletin Board as well as all the other parks so travelers need to know that we have a dog park promotion on web site and hotels that are pet friendly. Chairman's Matters: Mrs. White asks who should be called for nuisance gators Chris answers Fish and Wildlife has a nuisance gator line Wants to know what is happening with the Schumann Park Bathrooms Chris says waiting on all the permits required. Members Matters: Mr. Sims says it is a good idea to go out to the Parks and see what people want can't see billboards at night and feels they are in the wrong place. Mr. Van Arsdall George Street Kids hanging out Chris says has had phone calls resident asked where the walking trail went and also would like a sign no dogs in the playground area. And would like to see some grills put near the splash pad. Chris says the trail will be reinstalled and he has no problem putting grills near the splash pad. Mr. Danise asks about the budget meeting and could the committee have copies of the capital budget. Parks and Recreation Meeting May 24 2010 Page three Staff comments: Chris says Saturday there is a Christian concert in the park from 4 -8 PM Not city sponsored. The Memorial Day ceremonies are at 11AM at the veterans memorial and June 18 is the last concert in the park 4 of July festivities will be on Saturday the 3rd Still waiting for a date for the movie on the green that Palm Bay owes us. Next meeting is June 28 2010 at 5:30 PM Agenda: Dog Park, Riverview New Business: budget items Mr. Van Arsdall says will not be available for the next meeting Meeting Adjourned at 6:30 PM Approved June 28 2010 Regular Meeting By C an, Parks and Recreation Three Types of Events #63) I agree with the proposal to update this information and include newly constructed parks and clearly identify the types of usage that may occur in each park. a. Public Use Facility— I agree with the material stated in this section. b. Park Events I agree with the material stated in the first three sentences of this section. My opinion is that Council should be involved in all Park Event Request, instead of optional involvement. Staff is doing an excellent job and must be commended for their work and should continue to process Park Event Requests. c. Special Events My opinion to this section is that Special Events be defined as events that are Co- Sponsored by the City of Sebastian. This definition may eliminate indiscretions! Facility and Park Usage Fees #64) I agree with all proposed changes in fees for the residents within the City of Sebastian. a. The Non Resident Fee for usage of the Yacht Club should be slightly higher than the proposed $5 separation in price charged. The Non Resident fee increased by $12.50 for usage of the Sebastian Community Center, but it had a $20 difference in price. Hopefully that statement is not confusing! b. The proposed Park Usage Fees are great but do not include a Non Resident Fee for Special Events. This fee should be significantly higher for out of county renters and non resident users (an emphasis should be placed on City Co- Sponsored events)! Pages #65 and beyond Matt Sims Comments Concerning Park Usage and Fees My suggestions for the remainder of the proposal, is that an adoption be made for renters who want to rent Riverview Park with less than 300 participants. A designated rental area (the main pavilion only) should be provided for usage of that manor. This would allow city residences a chance to have use of the surrounding park area for possible smaller pavilion rentals. To allow a renter to rent the entire park with less than 300 participants is a disadvantage to the tax payers within the City of Sebastian. Linda Kinchen onestopcellular5 @aol.com Monday, June 28, 2010 7:57 AM To: Linda Kinchen Subject: My Comments! Attachments: RAC.docx From: Sent: Hello Linda, Page 1 of 1 Thanks for returning my phone call last Wednesday, June 23, 2010. I would like to apologize to the City Council of Sebastian and the Recreation Advisory Committee for not being present for the June 28, 2010 Regular Meeting. I had to travel to Pensacola for a personal family issue. Therefore, an attachment is included that list several of my comments for this important meeting. This attachment give details of my opinion concerning Park Usage and Fees. I truely apologize for not being present for this meeting. God Bless, Matt Sims, Committee Member Recreation Advisory Committee 6/28/2010