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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-15 Parks Advisory Board Minutes • City of Dania Beach Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting August 15, 2006 The Parks & Recreation Board met on Thursday,August 15'h at Frost Park. Chairman Ely called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Members present: Chip Brockman Julie Brockman Beulah Lair Sharon Nearn Lisa Drake Kurt Ely Judy Jensen Chris Barile Members absent: Jimmy Peterman Others present: Mark Felicetty, Senior Facilities Manager Martha Riguero,Parks & Rec.Dept. Suzanne and Bud Witz A motion to grant an excused absence to Sharon Nearn for the July 18t° meeting and to Jimmy Peterman for the August 15° meeting was made by Lisa Drake,seconded • by Chris Bartle. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Ely officially welcomed Chris Bartle as a member of the board He was appointed at the Commission Meeting in July. Chairman Ely mentioned he is presently considering a proposal to be made to the Commission with regard to changing the expiration time of board members. Minutes of the July 18'h meeting were presented for approval. Motion to approve made by Chris Barile,seconded by Judy Jensen. Motion to approve as written passed unanimously. The fast item to be discussed by the board was the C.W. Thomas FRDAP Grant. Mr.Felicetty did not have much information on the subject but said FRDAP stands for Florida Recreation Development and Assistance Program and it has to do with new playground equipment for C.W. Thomas Park.A motion was made by Lisa Drake,seconded by Sharon Nearn,that the City apply for the grant. Motion carried unanimously. Mr.Felicetty mentioned bids are being taken for rebuilding at C. W.Thomas Park and the bids will be opened on September 8a. 1. • The condition of the playing fields at the three city parks was the neat item discussed by the board. Chip Brockman stated there are about 200 kids ready for the baseball and soccer season. All three fields are badly in need of proper maintenance. Mr.Brockman said he had been told the Public Service Department has only one person to handle all the maintenance at the three parks and this person is also responsible for digging graves whenever needed. A lengthy discussion followed. Chairman Ely authorized Chip and Julie Brockman to research the matter and suggested the Brockmans go directly to the Commission to explain their concern. Chris Barile made a motion that the Brockman be appointed to represent the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and speak to the Commission on their behalf. The motion was seconded by Sharon Neam. Motion carried unanimously. Mr.Felicettys department update was next. He reported the new strobe light has been installed on the southeast corner of the building at Frost Park. It is clearly visible from all areas of the playground. Swings are ordered and are on their way. At the next Commission Meeting,a resolution has been prepared for$50,000 to be used for playground equipment for Maleluca Park Progress is going well at P..J. Meli. There will be a Flea Market at Frost Park on the 9a of September. The Labor Day Event scheduled for September Yd and 4`"was covered in detail. The City turned over the keys to the people who are leasing the Pier Restaurant. The pier is scheduled to be open in about four weeks and the restaurant in eight weeks. • There being no additional business to bring before the board. Chairman Ely adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Kurt Ely,chairman Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Witz 2.