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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04232012REC Agenda�m� �� ��;: r � : �,. ^"' . . t �,�,�..��_�+". , � � I L:. HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET I SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (772) 228-7052 _ ! FAX (772) 228-7077 AGENDA CITY OF SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 23, 2012 6:00 PM 1) Call Meeting to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Roll Call 4) Approval of Minutes: March 26, 2012 Regular Meeting 5) Old Business: 1) Stonecrop Update 2) Dog Park Restroom Update 6) New Business: 1) CIP Discussion 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. (2H6.01 O5 F.S.� IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING. RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MARCH 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. Webster, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Sims, Mr. Scott was absent, Mr. Adams was absent excused Mrs. White was absent for roll call but arrived at 6:02 PM. Staff inembers present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary; Chris McCarthy, A1 Minner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Sims made a motion to approve second by Mr. Tenerowicz passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS — MR. MINNER GIVES A CURRENT UPDATE ON ALL ITEMS 1) Stonecrop — Mr. Minner says on staff level parking is problematic There is a potential for off street parking but we need to open this up to the public if we want to move forward with anything Mr. Sims asks if a large number of people have been using — Mr. Minner says can't say because of the No Trespassing Signs — Mrs. White says this should be pursued to add to the blueways we can put in 2-5 off street spaces. Mr. Minner recommended a public meeting for the neighborhood — using a legal ad only no letters to residents — next meeting with public input. 2) Indian River Drive sidewalk — Mr. Minner recommends we don't do anything — This is a lap process project which the county filed challenged by Seminole Tribe archeological study would have to be done costing $150,000 to $200,000 — county decided to move the money to 512 trail. Mr. Minner gave a letter from FDOT to Chris Mora to Joanne White will make copies for the committee. Mr. Simpson says agrees to hold off at this time. 3) Parks and Recreation website update — Mr. Minner says very close to get up and running — currently working with a new phone system for the city so it will be 4-6 weeks — also need to change the chairman to Scott Simpson and the email address. 4) Pelican Art Donation — Would like to see Pelicans throughout the Schools and paint them the way the turtles were done — Mrs. White to check with the Vero Beach Chamber to see who did the turtle design. 5) Letter Boxing — Link on the website to let people know where it is — staff to work on to see if possible. 6) Handicap pads at Easy Street — Picnic tables are in — 20 more lights to install then we can backfill and sod. Parks and Recreation Minutes March 26, 2012 Page Two 7) Dog Park Restroom — Mr. Minner says no money for the restroom once the pavilion, walkway and landscaping is done he would like the committee to dedicate the left over funds back to tre Recreation Impact. And use for new playground equipment. Mrs. Webster says if we don't have a restroom with all the people using the park it is not good says we need one. Mr. Sims says the restroom is needed. Mr. Tenerowicz says 300 cars over the weekend — Mr. Simpson asks the procedure if we need more money. If the committee feels a restroom is needed don't delegate the funds add more when we do the new budget. Mr. Tenerowicz asks if the Dog Park Rep can talk — She states a lot of people were disappointed there would be no restroom. There are a lot of people who are older and they leave and come back because there is no restroom- Mr. Minner says April meeting start the CIP planning and see where we are. Chris says he will have to come back with exact dollars for the items already underway. The members feel priority one is the restroom — bring back in April Mr. Tenerowicz wants to see all the improvements done — Mr. Simpson says we can prioritize. Mr. Minner says ambience is more important than the restroom — restroom comes secondary — Maria says they can wait — Mr. Simpson asks about saving the cost of the pavilion for restroom — Mr. Minner says will brush up the numbers and bring back. 8) Schumann Hedge — Mr. Minner says parks gets arrows shot at them when they cut it back — Mrs. White say they want to leave it the way it is. NEW BUSINESS: None PUBLIC INPUT: Maria — Dog Park — Wants to know if we can add more handicap parking spaces in the grass area — Mr. Minner tells her handicap spaces require paved concrete so No this cannot be done. CHAIRMENS MATTERS; Mr. Simpson says if you have an item for the agenda to call Linda or Mr. Minner. —Asks about Riverview Park Playground — Chris says almost complete. There was an email about fire ants at the George street park — Chris to sod the trail — Mr. Minner says irrigation might help with ants. MEMBERS MATTERS Mrs. White - Says Easy Street Park — Kudos to the Police Department for close patrol of the park are — People are very excited about the dog park — where are the bike racks for Easy Street. Parks and Recreation Minutes March 26, 2012 Page Two Mrs. Webster — Hardee Park can we change the timer — Chris to fix — Says palm bay had a fun day in all the parks for there residents — we should think about doing the same thing. Creative Playground was built with volunteers in the beginning would like to see new put up again — Mr. Minner says would like to avoid Wood — She asks about the canopy and picnic tables. Mr. Tenerowicz Where is the walkway going to go at the Dog park — Chris says will keep it away from the houses. Mr. Sims asks about the flagpole at the football field. Mrs. White asks about a vacancy won the committee — There is none at this time. STAFF COMMENTS: Nothing Next meeting Apri123, 2012 at 6 PM With no other business to come before the Parks and Recreation Committee, Mr. Simpson declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. Approved April 233, 2012 Regular Meeting. By Scott Simpson, Chairman Chairman, Parks and Recreation Committee