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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-16 Parks Advisory Board Minutes • City of Dania Beach Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Tuesday,October 16th, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. by Chairman Ely. Members present: Beulah Lair Jimmy Peterman Chip Brockman Julie Brockman Chris Barite Lisa Drake Kurt Ely Rosalind Curry Members absent: Judy Jenson Sharon Nearn Others present: Kristen Jones,Parks&Recreation Director Mark Felicetty,Senior Facilities Supervisor Sharon Nearn requested an excused absence for the meeting tonight. Motion to excuse made by Lisa Drake. Seconded by Chris Barile. Motion carried unanimously. • There have been no meetings of this Board during the summer months. The previous meeting was held on June 19th. Jimmy Peterman and Beulah Lair had requested an excused absence. Their excused absence was granted at the June meeting. Chip and Julie Brockman were out of town for that meeting. A motion to grant them an excused absence was made by Beulah Lair,seconded by Chris Barile and carried unanimously. Minutes of the June meeting were presented for approval. Chris Barile made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Lisa Drake. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Ely next mentioned the Official Opening of Charlie Will Thomas Park Recreational Complex. For the benefit of those who were unable to attend, he had brought a copy of the program. Fee waivers for groups meeting at Frost Park was the first item discussed. Presently the groups include the Boy Scouts,Girl Scouts,College Gardens Neighborhood Association,and Relay for Life. Chairman Ely commented that Home Owners Associations are asking more and more for use of park facilities for their meetings. Presently some are meeting at Meli Park and they soon will be at C. W. Thomas. Chairman Ely said this Board has responsibility for all the park buildings 1. • He said he felt he should go to the City Commission for guidance on this issue because City expense is involved and only non-profit groups that are City related are eligible to be granted waivers. Kristen Jones commented that the park properties are going to be used as polling places for the upcoming election. Chris Barile made a motion that Chairman Ely take the concerns and questions of the Board to the Commission. The motion was seconded by Chip Brockman. Motion carried unanimously. A new member of the Board,Rosalind Curry, was welcomed by Chairman Ely.He asked each member of the Board to introduce themselves and give a small sketch of their background. Ms. Curry said she is looking forward to serving on the Board and hoped to be an asset. Mark Felicetty reported Saturday, October 27,h will be Sunset Cruise Night. As in the past refreshments will be provided by the Beach Watch Restaurant. This event has been heavily promoted on the"Cruise in South Florida"website and flyers have been distributed on a weekly basis. Chairman Ely asked if the Beach Watch Restaurant did a good job for the previous Cruise Night. Kristen Jones,as well as several others, assured that everything had been handled well. The food was very good and the prices moderate. Old Business: Chip Brockman inquired about the status of the Frost Park • canopy. Mark Felicetty said the contract for the canopy was awarded to Frank Hill Construction and there has been some misunderstanding between Frank Hill Construction and the City. Kristen Jones said that at the present time they are working on the new restrooms at the Marina. She stated she had a discussion with Frank Hill and he assured her that work was going to begin soon on the canopy. Ms.Jones said there is also a problem at Frost Park with the homeless using the restrooms. Mark Felicetty is presently working on getting dead bolt locks on the restrooms to take care of the problem. Chip Brockman asked about new lights and light poles at Frost Park. Mark Felicetty said new poles will be installed to hold the existing lights. Chris Barile asked about cameras being installed at the parks. He also asked about future plans for the ball parks. Mark Felicetty said a lot depends on weather but he will bring everyone up to date when he gets some definite information. New Business: Chairman Ely asked for information regarding how the Board is involved with Community Affairs. Ms.Jones said keeping the public informed is important. For instance the City sponsored flea markets at the parks is one aspect involved. Assigning space and maintaining order is important.With regard to • 2. assigning flea market space there is no preference shown. Venders are asked on the day a flea market is held,whether or not they want the same spot for the next flea market. If they want the spot they can hold it only if the fee is paid in full. Jimmy Peterman questioned the charges involved in renting at C.W. Thomas Parl. Ms.Jones said the parks are for the public and not necessarily available for private rental so the charges presently established are fair and justified. A lengthy discussion followed. (There was a motion made and seconded reeardine a rate chanee. A vote was taken and the motion Passed but with everyone talkine at the same time there was no way the details of the motion could be heard. This is an issue that needs to be cleared up asap. It's impossible to hear who made or seconded the motion or exactly what it was.) There was a discussion about park facilities being used in the event of a gathering in connection with a funeral and finances being a problem. Ms.Jones said rarely does this become an issue. Chairman Ely said if this becomes an issue in the future the Board will deal with it. A motion was made by Beulah Lair,seconded by Chip Brockman,to cancel the November Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Chip Brockman,seconded by Julie Brockman and carried • unanimously to adjourn the Board Meeting Chairman Ely declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Kurt Ely,Chairman Respectfully submitted Suzanne Witz Note: Minute tamribed from tape. •