HomeMy WebLinkAbout07232012RECRECREATION COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 23, 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. Sims, Mr. Simpson,
Mr. Lucier, Mrs. White, Mr. Tenerowicz Mr. Adams and Mrs. Webster were absent Staff
members present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary; A1 Minner, City Manager, Chris
McCarthy, Parks Superintendent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Tenerowicz made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2012 meeting.
Second by Mr. Sims passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
FINALIZE CIP PLAN:
Mr. Minner tells the committee they can be on the floor with tables and mikes. He was
sorry they had to be on the dias this month.
Mr. Minner gave an update on the recreational impact fee capital improvement plan and
fund balances. Mrs. White asks where the lights for the volleyball courts came about,
Mr. Minner explained that it had been discussed before by the committee and he had
recommended that it not be done but since then residents have approached the city
council for this to happen. The lights will have shields to protect the turtles.
Mr. Tenerowicz asks about the Cavcor drainage issue and whether they will need the
retention ponds for that. Mr. Minner says not needed all drainage will be handled on site.
Mr. Minner says need a recommendation to city council for the CIP budget. Mr. Sims
says the February notes say we were not putting in the lights but it is good that we are.
Mr. Lucier says these are well used courts and lights will be a good addition.
Mrs. White asks what kind of playground will be put at Schumann Drive. Answer small
playground and Gazebo. Mrs. White says the budget for the Multi field lighting was
$165,000 was changed to $185,000 if left over it goes back in fund.
Aug 22, 2012 at the council meeting a full presentation will be given for the CIP.
Mr. Simpson to attend and give a report.
Parks and Recreation Minutes July 23, 2012 Page Two
Mr. Tenerowicz asks Mr. McCarthy about what the lights will look like. He says will
probably be light BSSC basketball court lights.
A motion to recommend to Council to adopt the Parks and Recreation proposed CIP for
FY 13 by Mr. Sims Second by Mrs. White passed unanimously.
Mr. Simpson can present to council everything we are doing — will create a presentation
and Linda will send back to members.
PUBLIC INPUT;
Jim Sunnycalb the lights on volieyball court are a big deal — in winter gets dark early and
they are needed says he sees it as a big asset. But the volleyball net is too short and needs
to be higher.
Craig Cobb — Thanks for 2°d court — a 20 team tournament on veterans Day will take
place and the clambake wants us to have a tournament they are 45 minutes per game
Net needs to be higher currently 4 feet-5 feet move up to Palm Tree would raise it 1'/z
feet higner
Mrs. White asks can they put nets up for the tournament only. Mr. Minner says we can
address that. MrJ McCarthy says he can move the net up to see if that helps. Still needs
to order a net for the new court.
Mr. Cobb says a remarkable job and Thank you.
CHAIRMANS MAT i ERS;
Mr. Simpson asks if there is an update on the ROW in terms of cleaning up Stonecrop.
Nir. Minner says doesn't have a report will bring something back at the September
meeting for the ROW clearing and use.
Mr. Simpson says the Park website needs Chris McCarthy's name and number
NiEMBERS COMMENTS:
Mrs. White says Easy Street Lights have a few out — Mr. Minner says will take care of it.
She says she pulled up the website and wanted to know if the map is still coming. Mr.
Nlinner says still warkin� on it.
Mr. Tenerowicz says the 4th of July was excellent. Barber Street field work was under
way but need signs that say No bikes or skateboards on sidewalks. He says people are
sitting an the new memorial need sibns there. New bridge at the dog park looks good.
Parks and Recreation Minutes July 23, 2012 Page Three
MEMBERS MATTERS CONTINUED:
Mrs. White asks if we can close off the road by the memorials.
The road will be closed otf for September l lth - an agenda to council will be done.
Mr. Tenerowicz asics again about the county ditch and whether it can get the bridge -
Mr. Minner says county doesn't want it
Mr. Sims says covers are well received at the splasn pad.
Mr. Lucier - nothing
STAFF COMMENTS:
Mr. Minner says Barber Street fields should be done in two weeks.
Next meeting will be August 27`" at 6PM
With no other business to come before the Parks and Recreation Committee, Chairman
Simpson declared the meeting aajourned at 6:40 PM.
Approved August 27tn, 2012 Regular Meeting.
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Chairman, Parks and Recreation Committee