Minutes 04-24-17MINUTES OF THE RECREATION •
COMMISSION- • •FLORIDA,
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Michael Byrd
Renee Stern
Julie Mondello
Christina Johnson
ABSENT:
Betty Pierce -Roe, Chair
Daniel Shapiro
Charles Kanter
I. CALL TO ORDER
Amy Blackman, Recreation Superintendent
Wally Majors, Recreation and Parks Director
Glenda Hall, Forestry and Grounds Manager
Brigitte Chiappetta, Prototype, Inc.
The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. by Wally Majors.
II. ATTENDANCE
Roll was called, and a quorum was present.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Ms. Stern, seconded by Ms. Mondello, to approve the minutes of the
March 27, 2017, minutes as written. Hearing no opposition, the motion passed.
Mr. Majors stated that the next meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2017, not May 24,
2017, as noted on the agenda.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Quantum Park site
Mr. Majors recommended tabling the item until Ms. Pierce -Roe and Mr. Kanter can be
present. There was no objection.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Girl Scout park site
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Mr. Majors announced that Eric Ammon, who had sent an email regarding the park, was
present. Mr. Ammon is a resident of the Chapel Hill community and asked to meet with
the Board. Mr. Majors suggested that he also attend the May meeting, when Mr. Kanter
and Chair Pierce -Roe could be present.
Mr. Ammon, 3100 Fernwood Drive, talked about his discovery of Girl Scout park. He
said there is only one small park within walking distance of his home. Mr. Ammon said
he and his wife are committed to helping the community, and want to help develop a
larger park near their community. Mr. Ammon runs Paramount Business Jets, and he
said he could solicit corporate funds from his clients to help develop the property.
Mr. Ammon acknowledged some residents have concerns about increased traffic or
parking problems. He recalled talk of making it a pedestrian or boat (kayak) park. He
thought a small parking lot towards the highway end would work, with no cars allowed in
the park.
Mr. Ammon stated that he and his wife are committed to going door-to-door if a petition
is needed, or to get people to show up to a meeting if needed.
Ms. Mondello mentioned that maintenance would be a big issue, and Mr. Ammon said
he had thought of setting up a foundation for the park for those needs.
Mr. Majors noted that there is interest in both Girl Scout park and the Quantum Park
site, and they are both part of the blueway/greenway/bikeway plan. He added there is
funding in the budget for planning and conceptual design for two park sites - one might
be Barrier -Free park. The second could be either Girl Scout Park or Quantum Park. A
design would allow them to project the development costs, and both parks would be
passive. He said they will keep the item on the agenda for several months, with a target
decision date of June.
B. New Department Staff
Mr. Majors said they have a new pool supervisor with a comprehensive background.
They are in the process of interviewing for the crew leader position ("handy -person"). In
addition, the application process is underway for an outreach/marketing/sponsorship
manager.
C. Pool Schedule Changes
Mr. Majors said the summer pool hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m., and the summer camps will still be able to go to the pool.
D. Grant updates (Barrier Free Playground, Channel Markers, Kayak/Canoe
Dock)
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Mr. Majors reported as follows:
• Grant for playground placement at Barrier Free
o At final stage of design
o By June/July, ask for approval from the City Commission to purchase and
install the playground
o 180 days to install
• Buoy Markers replacement
o At Oyer Park
o $10,000 toward the project
• Kayak/Canoe Dock
o At east side of Intracoastal Park Clubhouse
o Handicap accessible
E. Upcoming Events
• Mother's Day Tea at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, May 11, 11:00 a.m.
Mr. Majors mentioned that summer camps are at 900/0 capacity now. Ms. Blackman
said they are adding a teen camp.
Ms. Johnson wondered if the dock at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse would affect the
boat speed at the area. Mr. Majors said he could find out if it is a no -wake zone and
said he has asked the vendor to notify him of any issues involving kayaks.
Glenda Hall mentioned that the area where the kayak launch is presently located in a
mitigated mangrove area, and it needs to be relocated. The new dock will not increase
the launching capacity. Mr. Majors advised they will install added signage as a
precaution regarding the current and boat traffic. The vendor provides a measure of
oversight.
VI. ITEMS FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S ATTENTION - None.
VII. NEXT MEETING: May 22, 2017
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
[Minutes transcribed by J. Rubin, Prototype, Inc.]
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