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MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 26, 2013
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, Mrs. Flescher, AE, Mr. Paschall, Mrs. White, Mr. Sims, and Mrs. Nelson.
Staff members present were Linda Kinchen, Secretary; Chris McCarthy, Parks
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Sims made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 22, 2013 meeting. Second
by Mr. Paschall passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
CIP DISCUSSION:
Mr. Tenerowicz says he spoke to Kathy and she needs more storage and office space. He
feels the building she is in can be expanded to the side and front to give more space.
He says he thinks the volleyball poles need padding. He spoke to the septic people at the
dog park construction and didn't want to put in till slab was poured.
He suggests we get help from the users at the ball field for the electric he says the county
is asking the little league in Vero Beach. He feels the tennis wall is too big and doesn't
want it at Friendship Park.
Mr. Sims says he agrees the community center is too small.
Mr. Tenerowicz says a lot of houses are going up in Sebastian River Landings, Sebastian
Crossings and Ashbury so the funds should increase soon.
NEW BUSINESS:
Swimming at Easy Street — Staff does not recommend due to recent talks with the health
department.
Sunny Capp says canoes and kayaks should not be allowed either — some spots are 8 ft
deep he is against any vehicles in the lakes and also remote control boats should not be
allowed.
Discussion turns to asking council to make a change to the code to allow Schumann
Lake, Stormwater Park or the canals electric motors only — no swimming or boating in
the other bodies of water.
Parks and Recreation Minutes August 26, 2013 Page Two
Parks and Recreation committee recommends that vessels with electric motors only can
be used in Schumann, Stormwater Park and the canals made by Mrs. White second by
Mrs. Webster passed unanimously.
The Captain Hiram's triathlon is the weekend of 11- 17 -13.
PUBLIC INPUT;
Craig Cobb Thanks for lights on Volleyball Court — wonders if the east side of the court
could have the grass removed and fresh sand installed.
Sharks have tournament on Monday there. He says cover the net poles not the light
poles. Says a timer like Schumann Park would be good there.
Sunny Capp says Riverview looks good but two loads of sand on the court would be
good. Says the timer should be down by the courts so it can be turned on when used.
CHAIRMANS MATTERS:
Mr. Tenerowicz says he drove to all the parks and they look good.
MEMBERS MATTERS:
Mrs. White says rode the trails at night and the lights are out on 512 — she spoke to Phil
Matson who told her the city if responsible for them. Mr. Tenerowicz to speak to Mr.
Minner about the lights
Mrs. Webster says the men's bathroom door is hard to open. Also the padding on the
backstop fence in front of the dugout is pulling up on Field 4. On Field 1 they need a
blackout screen to block the sun high on the backstop and the bases need to be replaced.
The Warning track needs fixed — key hole to home plate. She is not in favor of charging
the users for the lights.
Mr. Paschal — Was assigned Bryant Park as his
Mr. Sims Thanks to Mr. Tenerowicz for the update on Schumann Park
Mr. Tenerowicz says the skate park parking lights not lighting the parking area need to be
turned a little.
STAFF COMMENTS; None
Next meeting is September 23, 2013
Parks and Recreation Minutes August 26, 2013 Page Three
With no other business to come before the Parks and Recreation Committee, the meeting
adjourned at 7:15 PM
Approved N , ber 25, 2013 Regular Meeting.
Cenerowicz, Chairman
and Recreation Committee