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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-02-20 Parks Advisory Board Minutes City of Dania Beach Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, February 20`h,2007 Chairman Ely called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. Members present: Sharon Nearn Chris Barile Jimmy Peterman Kurt Ely J. J. Jensen Members absent: Chip Brockman Julie Brockman Beulah Lair Lisa Drake Others present: Kristen Jones, Parks & Rec. Supervisor Mark Felicetty, Senior Facilities Manager A motion was made by J. J. Jensen, seconded by Jimmy Peterman to approve the minutes of the November 21"and December 19th meetings as written. Motion carried unanimously. The first item for discussion was the P.J. Meli Grand Reopening. Kristen Jones commented the affair was a great success. Mark Felicetty reported the affair was held on January 16'h and it was well attended. The phone lines are now in. The trailer has been removed. The lightning protection system has been relocated to the building. The only problem at present is with Comcast concerning the computer lines. Mr.Felicetty nest reported on the C. W. Thomas Park Project. The building is now completely demolished and the plans for the new building are ready to be presented to the Building and Zoning Board. An `open to the public' meeting on the project had been previously suggested but since bids have been awarded and the contract signed,the members of the board felt that if a meeting is held, it should be for information only. A motion to that effect was made by Jimmy Peterman, seconded by Chris Barile and carried unanimously. In regard to Agenda Item III which concerns the Frost Park Patio Structures,. Mr. Felicetty said a pre-bid meeting was held on Februaryi6`h. Four contractors attended. The items to be built are two 15 x 24 foot structures on the patio which will tie into the existing building. Each will contain an overhead paddle fan and four recessed lights. The project will cost approximately $65,000. • 1. • Mark Felicetty neat reported on Agenda Item IV- Ocean Buoys -He said three ocean buoys were placed 200 yards south of the pier, 100 yards off shore,300 yards apart. Their purpose is to clearly mark the vessel exclusion zone. Item V on the Agenda was the Flea Market to be held at Frost Park on Saturday, March 3rd. Item VI concerned the new Pier Restaurant. A series of Introductory Parties have been held with invitations being sent to several groups with whom the restaurant management has previously done business. Mr.Felicetty next mentioned the 2°d Pirates World Reunion which will be held on Saturday, March 31°' at Frost Park,from 10 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. Chairman Ely questioned where the event proceeds were going and if any part of the proceeds go to the City. He was told the proceeds will go to the Rick Shaw Foundation. He said he feels that some of the functions that use the facilities and staff of our City should be providing some return to the City. Also Chairman Ely questioned the liability insurance since it's imperative the City be protected. "Old Business"- Chairman Ely asked if the people he has observed on Sunday afternoons playing soccer or football have obtained permission or sanction from anyone in the City and if they have any type of liability insurance. Again he stressed it is imperative the City be protected. If there is no provision for liability BSO should be called to enforce people to leave the area. "New Business" -Rebuilding the concession stands at the parks and beach was briefly discussed. It was agreed that some action should be taken in this regard as quickly as possible. Chris Barile had some questions regarding non-resident groups using the playing fields at Meli Park. Chairman Ely said any outsider activity may be a possibility as long as it isn't free and as long as it doesn't conflict with any resident activity. Chairman Ely urged the members to do everything they possibly can to get out the vote for the upcoming election. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Kurt Ely, Chairman Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Witz 2.