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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02272012RECRECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 2012 The Sebastian Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by the Chairman. Roll Call was taken and the following members were present: Mr. Tenerowicz, Mrs. White, Mrs. Webster, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Adams, Mr. Sims & Mr. Scott was absent. Staff inembers present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary; Chris McCarthy, Al Minner ORGANIZATIONAL: Mr. Minner speaks as to the reason for the request and says it should be done every year. Mr. Tenerowicz nominated Mr. Simpson for Chairman, second by Mrs. Webster — There being no other nominations — Mr. Simpson was elected the new chairman Mr. Tenerowicz nominated Mr. Sims for Vice-chairman , Mr. Adams made the second — There being no other nominations Mr. Sims was elected Vice-Chairman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Webster made a change to the minutes adding The words Easy Street Park to the minutes a motion to approve the minutes as amended from the January 23, 2012 meeting was made by Mr. Tenerowicz. Second by Mr. Simpson passed unanimously. Mr. Sims arrived at the meeting at 6:05 PM OLD BUSINESS — MR. MINNER GIVES A CURRENT UPDATE ON ALL ITEMS 1) Volleyball court at Riverview Park — in the process of being taken care of — no lights at this time per Mr. Minner. 2) Stonecrop — delayed Mrs. White wants to clear exotics — Mr. Minner asked her to slow down due to the public — need a new public meeting before we do anything. Send out a notice to the public then can send to city council put back on the agenda for the April meeting — Mr. Simpson says can reach the river from there. 3) Schumann — should see construction in approximately two weeks can have a grand opening in the summer. 4) Indian River Drive sidewalk — Before the committee writes a letter, the council needs to be involved — Mr. Matson says the monies have been reallocated elsewhere Any letter should go to the Preservation Board — Mr. Minner to speak to Mr. Matson and he will make a draft letter and update at the next meeting for the 3-14 council agenda. Parks and Recreation Minutes February 27, 2012 Page Two Mrs. White says the committee should pull up Melbourne's website and compare it to what we would like to see. Mr. Minner says our website is already to go. NEW BUSINESS: Mrs. White introduces Robin Graves who does a presentation on letter boxing. Mrs. Graves says there are three boxes at the Sebastian Stormwater Park — listed on website and word of mouth — stamp inside the visitors use on there paper — put their stamp in the box — Letterboxing.org — AtlasQuest.com — Mr. Tenerowicz asks if park is the only one — No, Mrs. Graves says there are others in area but not by the City. Mr. Adams asks if this is on the City website - no. PUBLIC INPUT: Jane Schnee — has property on Barber Street to keep as conservation just wanted the committee to be aware of it and anyone can call her if they want to tour the property. Currently habitat restoration is going on. Marcia Cotes — Dog Park requests — Wanted to know if the park will close to fix the potholes. Answer no Water ponds at the entrance to the small dog park can something be done — Also the fence needs to be anchored down — would like to see two more benches and if possible a kiosk — What is the start date for the walkway and trails, Restroom issue will be address next budget year. Jim Sunnycalb — Wants handicap access slabs at the Easy Street Park under two tree locations — Mr. Minner says not done yet will be sodded — Also would like to see a handicap picnic table and pad- also workers are driving over the sidewalk to get to the trash cans can they be put on the other side of the walkway. Dog Park new signs are great easier to read. Schumann Lake is there a ramp- answer yes but it is small — Riverview Park says there are 5 baby squirrels in the squirrel box — Mr. Tenerowicz asks if we can put in two handicap spaces at Easy Street. CHAIRMENS MATTERS; Mrs. White says letter boxing, Easy Street lights and stonecrop for the next agenda. Parks and Recreation Minutes February 27, 2012 Page Three MEMBERS MATTERS Mr. Sims — Barber Street Park Playground Equipment has been removed — thanks for the fast work — will we add more — Mr. Minner says right now no — will address at budget time. — Mrs. White asks about the canopy — still in the budget to be installed. Mrs. Webster — Nothing Mr. Adams — Saw in Hollywood a spinning dish at a playground thought it would be nice for one of our parks will bring back info if he can find any. Mr. Tenerowicz — Says March 17th is the Pelican Island Festival and congratulations to th SRHS girls Mr. Simpson — Easy Street lights look great — would like to pursue a bike trail at Stormwater Park — Next budget year we need to get creative at the Playground where we removed the castle also shows a possible map for blueways. Would like to see a canoe launch at North Indian River Drive Observation area. Mr. Minner will check with MIS on the parks update. STAFF COMMENTS: Nothing Next meeting March 26, 2012, 2012 6 PM With no other business to come before the Parks and Recreation Committee, Mrs. White declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM. Approv d March 26, 2012 Regular Meeting. By ott � , airman Chairman, Parks and Recreation Committee CmOF ' A�TI��,j� . ���` u�... 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 March 26, 2012 6:00 PM 1) Cail Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes: February 27, 2012 Regular Meeting 5) Old Business: 1) Stonecrop Update 2) Indian River Drive Sidewalk Update 3) P/R Interactive Web-site Update 4) Pelican Art Donation Drive 5) Letter Boxing 6) Handicap Pads @ Easy Street Park 7) Dog park Restroom Update 8) Schumann Hedge 6) New Business: None 7) Input from Public 8) Chairman's Matters 9) Member comments 10) Staff Comments 11) Set next meeting date and agenda 12) 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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