HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-21 Parks Advisory Board Minutes City of Dania Beach
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
November 21't,2006
Chairman Ely called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Members present:
Chris Barile Chip Brockman Julie Brockman
Kurt Ely J.J.Jensen Beulah Lair
Sharon Nearn
Members absent:
Lisa Drake Jimmy Peterman
Others present:
Mark Felicetty, Senior Facilities Manager,Parks& Rec.
Minutes of the October meeting were presented for approval. Motion to approve as
written made by Beulah Lair,seconded by Chris Barile. Motion carried
unanimously.
The first item discussed was the Lightning System Protocol. Mark Felicetty said he
• had received the assessment from the City Attorney,who had contacted several
agencies including Broward County,Lighthouse Point,and Plantation. The
recommendation from the City Attorney is as follows: "If the system is activated
and people do not leave the field,they should be advised that BSO will be called to
remove them from the park as trespassers. Staff should never needlessly expose
themselves to possible harm. Signs in English are sufficient and should be posted in
all places where patrons are reasonably expected to see and read. Once the system
is.activated staff should use all reasonable efforts to have the fields cleared of
patrons and should try to insure that non-English speaking patrons get the
message."Mr.Felicetty said Kristen Jones suggested that megaphones be purchased
for all the parks so staff can effectively make an announcement if necessa*. He had
brought one of the actual signs used to inform people of the action that should be
taken in can the system is activated.
A question was asked about a pile of dirt on the Frost Park playground. Mr.
Felicetty explained that's the fall area for the swing set that is going to be installed.
He said that same type of material has been used in the Malelaca playground which
is now completed.
Julie Brockman mentioned there has been a bee problem at Frost Park. Mr.
Felicetty said they have had the problem treated twice by the County but the
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• bees keep coming back. Destroying the tree might be the only way to get rid of them
but destroying the tree is highly unlikely.
Mark Felicetty continued the department update by mentioning the Holiday
Recognition Party to be held at the I.T.Parker Center on Friday,December S&
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The party is for all the volunteers that serve on the City
Advisory Boards.
A Holiday Flea Market will be held at Frost Park on Saturday,December 9t0
from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Santa will be available for photos with children.
Mr.Felicetty said there are no spaces available. They have all been rented
The building at Meli Park is scheduled for completion on Friday,November 30t`.
Mr.Felicetty said the Griffin Civic Association lease agreement is on the agenda for
the next Commission meeting. It is a standard 25 year lease. Mr.Barite asked for a
copy of the lease and Mr. Felicetty said he will email him a copy.
Chairman Ely announced the next meeting of the Advisory Board will be held at
P.J.Meli Park on Thursday,December 19& at 6:OOp.m. Continuing with the update
on Melt Park,Mr. Felicetty said Mark Hensen has been hired as Recreation
Program Manager for Meli Park and will start on Tuesday,November 28th. He was
with the County for 19 years and is currently managing Trade Winds Park. The
• Parks &Recreation Department is very pleased with the high quality of applicants
for the position.
Chris Barite asked if there were any plans for redoing the baseball diamond and
possibly getting some Little League activity started. Mr. Felicetty said a sports
camp is already being planned.Plans are underway to get the fields at all three
parks in playable shape. He distributed copies of a park maintenance check list for
ball fields and a field maintenance check list for coaches,both implemented by
Dominic Orlando.
The bid for demolition and reconstruction at C.W.Thomas Park was awarded
to Coastal Contracting and demolition is scheduled for December It"'. The
completion date is planned for June 2007.
A question was asked about how the restocking and maintenance scheduling of
restrooms is being handled. Chairman Ely said Mr.Felicetty will try to have some
answers to this question at the next meeting.
Chairman Ely questioned whether Lisa Drake or Jimmy Peterman had asked to be
excused for this meeting. He was told that Jimmy Peterman had mentioned an
upcoming family reunion and Lisa Drake had said she would not be able to attend
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• tonights meeting. Chip Brockman made a motion to excuse Jimmy Peterman and
Lisa Drake,motion seconded by Chris Barile. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr.Felicetty said he had one additional item to bring to the attention of the board.
Jo Ann Brave and June Silvernale had requested permission to attend the next
meeting of the board. They are considering bringing their next Pirates World
Reunion to Frost Park and would like to make a presentation of their plans at the
meeting. Chairman Ely asked what action they expect the board to take. Mr.
Felicetty said he thinks the purpose is for information only. The date planned for
the Reunion is March 31'� Chairman Ely said the presentation should be placed on
the meeting agenda.
Chairman Ely said"Old Business"and"New Business"should always be a part of
the meeting agendas.
Under"New Business"Chairman Ely said he had previously mentioned that he was
going to the Commission to try to get something done about date of board members
term expiration. The outcome is that the terms of board members would be
extended an additional 120 days days or until a replacement is appointed This will
give the board continuity.
Also under"New Business" he said it has come to his attention that this board has
been recognized as the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board but according to the
Resolution the board is actually the Parks,Recreation and Community Affairs
Advisory Board Chairman Ely said he feels the board needs some instruction
regarding exactly what is intended insofar as Community Affairs is concerned.
The last thing he mentioned was the possibility of fencing Frost Park. This may be
advisable because of the many changes planned in connection with the new fronton.
He said this is something the board should be thinking about.
There being no further business to bring before the board,Chairman Ely adjourned
the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
Kurt Ely,Chairman
Respectfully submitted
Suzanne Witz
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