TOWN OF INDIALANTIC Brevard County, Florida 32903 PARKS, RECREATION AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE September 26, 2016 Council Chambers 9:00 A.M. MINUTES 16-09
MEMBERS PRESENT Jennifer McGill, Chairperson Catherine Berkman, Vice Chairperson Bill Antonetz Yvette Campbell Bernie Gott Sarah Horschel
MEMBERS ABSENT Mindy Ford JoAnne Nadeau Lisa Peters
I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ms. McGill called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.
II. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES MINUTES 16-07; MAY 23, 2016 Mr. Gott moved to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Campbell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES 16-08; AUGUST 22, 2016 Mr. Antonetz moved to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Campbell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
III. TOWN HALL REPORT- MR. GERVAIS & MR. CHINAULT Nance Park- Fertig’s Sharper Cuts has cut, has finished cutting palm trees at 9-3 cut. Ocean Beach Park- Public Works replaced bulbs on ballards that were out. Ocean Beach Park- Public Works replaced parking meters at heavily traveled access ramps or crossovers. Orlando Park- Public Works replaced irrigation heads throughout park. Douglas Park- Public Works repaired Gazebo with cedar for strength. Living Shoreline Project- Brevard Zoo, FIT, Brevard County Resources are all assisting in a grant to fund to restore and improve vegetation in the lagoon. Lily Park drainage project- expect construction to start in January 2017. Scaevola- Scaevola Taccada will be in the process of being removed from Crossover 1, after Sea Turtle Season, which ends October 31, 2016. Other vegetation will be planted in its place. Crossover 1, 3, 10, Access 8 and Sunrise Park- Boards and steps will be replaced on the beachside after Sea Turtle Nesting season ends.
Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee meeting minutes Page 1 of 3 IV. BEAUTIFICATION STATUS OF BEAUTIFICATION AWARD SIGN Ms. Berkman moved to recognize ABC Liquors, Inc. #020, 300 North Miramar Avenue, with the Committee’s beautification sign. Mr. Antonetz seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Mercer will send a letter to the property owner advising of the Committee’s decision. The sign will remain at the current location of 300 Tenth Terrace, until arrangements have been made to relocate the sign. Nominations for the next location will be brought before the committee at the next scheduled meeting.
Mr. Antonetz let the Committee know that the sign was in need of a good cleaning, so he took it upon himself to clean the sign.
PENDING NOMINATIONS 330 Tampa Avenue (unknown) 339 Miami Avenue (unknown)
V. PARKS PARKS UPDATE TRADEWINDS PARK - CATHERINE BERKMAN No comments.
WAVECREST PARK, INDIALANTIC OCEAN BEACH PARK & WAVECREST EXTENSION PARK – JENNIFER MCGILL & MINDY FORD No comments.
Ms. McGill advised Staff that at Crossover 15, screws are coming up out of the boards.
DOUGLAS PARK & ERNEST KOUWEN-HOVEN RIVERSIDE PARK - JOANNE NADEAU Not present.
SUNRISE PARK & VINCENT BENEVENTE SUNSET PARK - BERNIE GOTT No comments.
Ms. Horschel expressed opposition to locating Skate features in Sunrise Park.
GUS CAREY PARK & SEA PARK - YVETTE CAMPBELL & SARAH HORSCHEL No comments.
NANCE PARK & INDIAN RIVER PARK – BILL ANTONETZ The tree trimming job looks good in Nance Park. Some concerns about the color of the Bath House.
ORLANDO PARK & DEWEY PARK – LISA PETERS Not present.
VI. RECREATION TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 Ms. Berkman confirmed the dates of Thursday, December 1st and Friday, December 2nd for a rain date.
Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee meeting minutes Page 2 of 3 VII. OTHER Chairperson McGill would like to have the current location of the Beautification Award Sign on the Town website, if possible.
VIII. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 9:00 A.M. 17-01
IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
______Jennifer McGill, Chairperson
______Victoria Mercer, Secretary
Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee meeting minutes Page 3 of 3