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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-19 Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Board Minutes 1 City of Dania Beach Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2009  Frost Park Recreational Complex Chairman Ely called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. Members present: Tim Pelott  Clare Frost  Jimmy Peterman  Kurt Ely Chris Barile  Debra McElyea  Lisa Drake  Rosalind Curry Members absent: Judy Jensen  Chip Brockman Others present: Kristen Jones, Parks and Recreation Director Mark Felicetty, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation Patty Hart  Sharon Prentice  Jon Groover Kurt Ely, we need to approve the February 17 minutes, Jimmy Peterman was absent at the last meeting because he was at the Hospital, I request a motion to approve the February 17 minutes with the change that Jimmy Peterman was granted an excused absence due to being at the Hospital, motion made by Chris Barile, seconded by Debra McElyea. Motion approved unanimously. Kurt Ely explained to Patty Hart that at this meeting we don’t take citizens comments, but since you are on the Agenda we will. Anybody is welcome to observe our meetings and if they have something they don’t like they can go to the Commission. Kurt Ely, I don’t have a final ruling from the City Attorney, the ruling used to be that the I. T. Parker Advisory Board approved or denied fee waivers for the I.T. Parker Community Center, and there was a specific resolution that allowed the board to grant or deny waivers, anything we do here as an Advisory Board, even if we approve it, you still have to go to the City Commission. Kurt Ely, the first item on the Agenda is to rename Tigertail Lake: Bill Metcalf Sailing Center, the representative is Jon Groover; this is an idea that came after Bill Metcalf passed away, Bill was part of the community for 35 years, Kristen Jones explained she was the Tigertail Lake Project Manager for the city and Bill Metcalf was the Project Manager for BCC, together they acquired grants and worked on the project, Bill Metcalf has a lot of history, I think it is appropriate to rename the lake and I support the idea 100%. Kurt Ely asked if the county needs to get involved to rename the lake, Kristen Jones replied no, is now up to the city to make the final decision. Kurt Ely requested a motion to recommend to the city commission to rename Tigertail Lake, Bill Metcalf Sailing Center, motion made by Tim Pelott, seconded by Chris Barile. Motion approved unanimously. 2 Collins Elementary I.T. Parker Community Center fee waiver request, Mark Felicetty explained that Collins Elementary wanted to have the building for Friday, May 29th, but the building is already rented, the next request is for Thursday, May 28th, the request is for the school’s Annual Award Banquet. Kurt Ely requested a motion to approve the fee waiver for Collins Elementary, motion made by Lisa Drake, seconded by Chris Barile. Motion approved unanimously. Southern Handcraft Society I.T. Parker Community Center fee reduction request, Sharon Prentice explained that she has been a city employee since 1989. Sharon is representing the Southern Handcraft Society, West Broward Chapter; she introduced Caroline Nall and Jo Kokofsy who are members of the Chapter. Sharon requested a fee reduction to rent the I.T. Parker Community Center for the annual craft show in October, the dates would be Wednesday, September 30 through Saturday, October 3rd and the hours 9:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M., Sharon explained the purpose of Southern Handcraft Society, West Broward Chapter is to offer members the opportunity to participate in crafts shows, to learn new handcraft techniques at classes and workshops, to hear special guest speakers on topics of interest, participate in special events and activities, and to socialize with fellow crafters. The group is a non-profit group, 501-C-6 corporation. Approximately 1500 people attend the show over the 3 days. Kurt Ely asked Sharon to explain about the 61 dealers that participate in the show but they are not present, Sharon explained that the dealers drop their items off, our group will setup the items and at the end of the show the dealers will come by and collect the items that were not sold, we paid them for the items that were sold. Lisa Drake asked if the center is available for the dates and Sharon Prentice replied yes and also explained that she is requesting a fee reduction not a waiver. Clare Frost explained that she would like to have information regarding the building fees, and asked what the fee reduction will be; Kurt Ely explained that staff will work out the details before going in front of the commission and back up will be provided. Kurt Ely requested a motion to approve the fee reduction with a roll call: Tim Pelott: approved, Clare Frost: approved, Jimmy Peterman: approved, Kurt Ely: approved, Chris Barile: approved, Debra McElyea: approved, Lisa Drake: approved, Rosalind Curry: approved. Kurt Ely explained that the request is approved, now Sharon needs to work with staff and this item should go on the June 9th Agenda. Sharon Prentice thanked the board. Department updates: Surveillance Systems installed at Frost & C.W. Thomas, Mark Felicetty explained that while preparing the Agenda he hoped that system was installed but is only 75% installed at Frost and Thomas, we are still in the process. Regarding Meli Park, there was problem with the plan and permits, Meli will be next. July 4th Celebration by Kristen Jones: The City of Dania Beach provided $10,000 in the budget for our July 4th Celebration, a good firework show is at least $30,000.00 off the pier, offshore is another $35,000.00, a Patriotic Laser Light Show will be the way to go. Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce will handle the vendors, liquor and liability will be transferred over to the Chamber. The city will provide the laser light show and two bands; we are going to have a wonderful show, the laser light show will be at 8:30 P.M. and it will be covered just in case it rains, we are providing free shuttles. At the end of the show we are having back to back Spongeball Squarepants episodes. We will pass American flags. If you are interested in 3 volunteering please let me know and I will provide shirts, we will have VIP parking. Neptune that is now TNT donated $10,000.00. Mark Felicetty introduced Lincoln Pasteur; he is the principal of Collins Elementary. Mark Felicetty, our Fall Flea Market will be on Saturday, September 12th at Frost Park, vendor spaces are $12.00 for one and $20.00 for 2, in 2010 we will increase the price. For this flea market we will be selling food vendor’s spots for $25.00, we will create a food court area. Old Business: Kurt Ely I’m looking at the February minutes and we have several items to discuss. Kurt Ely asked about re-aiming Frost Park Roller Hockey lights, Mark Felicetty replied no, but we re- aimed the light at the corner of Fronton and 2nd street, no complaints in that area. Kurt Ely asked Kristen Jones about the dog dock diving, Kristen Jones replied that is supposed to be at Tigertail Park on the Southside of the lake, right now all Capital Projects are on hold including the dog park project, I don’t want these projects to go away and I would like this board to stress the importance of having a dog park in Dania Beach, the dog park will at Meli Park. Kurt Ely asked about the t-ball field home plate and first base infected with ant’s piles, Debra McElyea replied that it got better, our next function will start at the end of August for soccer, Kurt Ely explained that Debra McElyea is taking over for Chip & Julie, she runs the Optimist Club. Kurt Ely asked if the problem with just one garbage can that is overflowing has been solved, Debra McElyea replied no, Mark Felicetty will solve the problem with Public Services. Kurt Ely, Chris Barile asked what is the status of the Linear Park, Kristen Jones replied that is an ongoing project and if you have questions contact Dominic Orlando. New Business: Kurt Ely, the first item for new business is that for the past two years Jimmy Peterman has been the assistant and I have been the chairman of the board, if there is no objections I request a motion to continue with the positions, motion made by Chris Barile to continue with the same positions by Kurt Ely and Jimmy Peterman, seconded by Rosalind Curry. Kurt Ely requested roll call to approve the motion: Tim Pelott: yes, Clare Frost: yes, Jimmy Peterman: yes, Kurt Ely: yes, Chris Barile: yes, Debra McElyea: yes Lisa Drake: yes, Rosalind Curry: yes. Motion approved unanimously. Jimmy Peterman requested an update for CW Thomas restrooms; Kristen Jones replied that it was approved at the last commission meeting and it will be done by football season. Due to the background music, Kristen Jones suggested to rotate meetings in different parks, the board agreed. Kurt Ely requested to have the next meeting at Frost Park and Kristen will provide a calendar with the future meeting locations. 4 Mark Felicetty, since the last meeting we have some improvements at C.W. Thomas Park, we resurfaced all the basketball and paddleball courts, we extended the baseball outfield fence with 8 foot chain link fence, we requested a new purchase order for all new bat boards and basketball rims. Mark Felicetty, Summer Camp which is held at Frost Park is at capacity and now we have a waiting list. The board complained about the music being so loud in the background, Kurt Ely requested for the music not to be so loud at the next meeting. Debra McElyea, I asked for our concession stands to be painted because the paint is pealing off, I would like to know if we have an update, Mark Felicetty replied that he sent a second request to Public Services and did not receive a reply, Kristen Jones suggested to contact Dominic Orlando, Debra McElyea replied that Dominic was aware immediately, I spoke to Dominic on the phone and while I was on the phone Dominic Orlando called and sent an e-mail to Mark Felicetty, then I spoke to Mark Felicetty 5 minutes later, Mark Felicetty told me that is coming through right now and I thought everything was a go to have it ready for the picnic and it wasn’t, a gentleman came to me and offered his services to paint it but for liability issues we can’t use his services. Kristen Jones replied that she will speak to Dominic and we will make it a priority. Chris Barile, I would like to have a list of all the city parks, because I know of a park on 24th and 5th avenue on the Dania cut off canal and I haven’t heard much about it, maybe we can use this park as a dog park, Kristen Jones replied that all the parks are listed on the website with addresses and information, the name of the park you are referring to is Dania Cove and I don’t think that a dog park can’t go there because that site used to be an Indian burial and is protected park by the government. Chris Barile, as follow up for the Dania Cove Park asked if any historical documentation is posted on the website, Kristen Jones replied yes, I have a folder and also a copy at the city clerk’s office. Lisa Drake regarding the dog dock diving at Tigertail Lake, the other company told us that they were going to maintain the water system, why couldn’t we have the dog park there and it will be close to the public during diving competitions, something similar as Snyder Park, Kristen Jones replied that she will check it and bring the information at the next meeting. Date of next meeting: Kurt Ely, date of next meeting will be June 16th, 2009 at Frost Park. Kristen Jones explained that she will in Pittsburgh on June 16th. Mark Felicetty will bring information to the board. Meeting adjourned at 6:56 P.M. 5