Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout04232012RECRECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 23, 2012 The Sebastian Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by the Vice- Chairman. Roll Call was taken and the following members were present: Mr. Tenerowicz, Mrs. Webster, Mr. Sims, Mr. Adams, Mrs. White, Mr. Scott and Mr. Simpson were absent and excused. Staff inembers present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary; Chris McCarthy, A1 Minner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Tenerowicz made a motion to approve as amended, second by Mrs. White, passed unanimously. Change Page Two to Three and on page three change won to on OLD BUSINESS — MR. MINNER GIVES A CURRENT UPDATE ON ALL ITEMS 1) Stonecrop — Mr. Minner says ad never made the paper will have public hearing next month. Steve Phillipson speaks on this item says went to look at with chairman and kayaked from 512 — says it is extraordinary- a lot of work to be done labor wise to open it up and remove the invasive — It can be done — can get volunteer help but it needs it from shoreline to water — pepper trees, invasive weeds — would be worth while to do it. Mr. Tenerowicz asks would we have to clear all the way from 512 north side — no only our property Mrs. White asks what are we talking about a mile — Mr. Phillipson says not sure about the distance but took about 45 minutes. Mr. Minner says we should wait for a month and let Chris McCarthy go down there and see what needs to be done and make another report. Mrs. Webster said with a group of volunteers cost is minimal. Mr. Minner says there probably will be some public outcry and we need to take a look at it. Mrs. White says Chris McCarthy should take pictures - Mr. Phillipson says possibly put some way iinding signs leading to Wimbrow Park Mr. Minner says will add to next months meeting. 2) Dog Park Restroom update — Mr. Minner says we sharpened the numbers and Mr. McCarthy has an update. Parks and Recreation Minutes Apri123. 2012 Page Two Mr. McCarthy says the restroom will be between $40 and $50, 000 — If we do not do the pavilion we should have $61,000 left. Mr. Minner says we should hold up on anything if the committee wants a restroom. Mrs. White asks about the creative playground — Canopy is budgeted $30,000 to $40,000 Zone D with new equipment — Mr. McCarthy says need equipment before the canopy — CIP — Mr. Minner talks about the cost of playgrounds for replacements Mr. Minner says we can bring back little pieces of equipment for the playground to look at. Mr. Sims says we will put back on the next meeting. Mr. Tenerowicz says the creative playground bathroom is a mess — motion sensor lights a possibility — tables, equipment and canopy should be installed. Bark Park Restroom — Mr. Minner asks if the committee feels the restroom needs to go iirst Mrs. Webster says restroom is a necessity and rest is cosmetic. Mr. Minner says lets go do the restrooms and put the rest on hold. Mr. Sims asks Maria to comment — Dog Park Representative Mr. Minner says we may be able to get the rest room for $40,000 or $50,000. Maria feels the restroom needs to go in first — says positive feeling for all used. Mr. Tenerowicz says bathroom first — but need some lights- low density Jim Sunnycalb said he was active in requesting the improvements for the dog park. He went on to express that a restroom at the dog park would be helpful. Mr. Adams — In favor of the bathroom first. — as far as the other things had a question about recreation fees to see is they can be used to iinance them Mr. Tenerowicz says restroom is needed but also the other things — we should add money Mrs. Webster and Mrs. White says restroom first. Mr. Sims says can't we add money in new CIP budget — Mr. Minner says ask council to make a motion to amend the budget Mrs. White says not a bad idea to ask council to amend the budget. Parks and Recreation Minutes Apri123, 2012 Page Three A) Recommend only bathroom B) Recommend to increase to $100,000 C) Reallocate funds for next year Mr. Minner says make a motion to increase the budget. Mrs. White moves to ask council to increase the budget up to $100,000 to do the restroom and other improvements, second by Mr. Tenerowicz — passed unanimously. Mr. Adams asks would it be prudent to have two choices — Mr. Minner says no Will be put on the May 9th council meeting. CIP Discussion — Mr. Minner asks if there are any projects Mrs. White says Stonecrop should be budgeted and creative playground if we need more money Mrs. Webster — asks about the ball field improvements — if not enough for the canopies New Playground equipment for old used equipment Mr. Minner says laser level and skate park numbers should be included. Mrs. White say not much coming in $700 per residential — about 5 units per month. So Far CIP Budget — Stonecrop and Creative Playground MEMBERS MATTERS: Mrs. White says grass looks good at Easy Street — asks about the bike rack — Mr. McCarthy say it came in today — Says went to a town near Tampa which has a community garden and chalk drawings on the sidewalk Mr. Tenerowicz asks about the 4 Chaplin's — how much space are we losing for spectators — None per Mr. McCarthy people were not allowed to park there anyway. Trees look good at the Dog Park and there is a concert in the park this weekend. Mrs. Webster says water fountains don't have water at the ball fields Mrs. White says Chamber of Commerce in Vero referred her to mental health to get info on the turtles — will bring back whatever she gets Mr. Sims says go out to your parks and see if we need anything and then email Chris Mr. Adams says Easy Street Looks Good Parks and Recreation Minutes Apri123, 2012 Page Four PUBLIC INPUT: Maria — Thanks for the trees and the benches are great board on the front looks good but is locked. Mr. McCarthy says contact him if they want to put something inside Mr. Sunnycalb — Pelican is fixed thanks — new Pete Harris Plaque chemicals are eating on it- easy Street comments are great — Thanks to Al, Chris and the committee for making it happen. — no lights on the handicap pad — says a woman is sleeping in the playground — Sonny asks for one handicapped parking space and concrete link to sidewalk — Would like to know if we can do a pink light on the fountain — Chris to look into it. CHAIRMANS MATTERS; Nothing STAFF COMMENTS: None Next meeting will be May 21 St, 2012 With no other business to come before the Parks and Recreation Committee, Mr. Sims declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM. Appro��ed May 21, 2012 Regular Meeting as amended.. � By Sc tt S' pson airman Chairman, rks and Recreation Committee