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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-18 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes • City of Dania Beach Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting July 18,2006 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ely at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Chip Brockman Julie Brockman Judy Jensen Kurt Ely Beulah Lair Jimmy Peterman Lisa Drake Members absent: Sharon Nearn Jo Ann Brave Others present: Kristen Jones,Parks &Recreation Director Mark Felicetty,Senior Facilities Manager Martha Riguero,Parks& Recreation Dept. Chris Barile,Griffin Civic Association Suzanne& Bud Witz Chairman Ely began by saying Jo Ann Brave had submitted her resignation. This makes two openings on the board. The other being Joe Peco who has never • attended a meeting. The City Clerk will be notified prior to the neat Commission Meeting so two appointments may be made. Chris Barile has already filled out the form stating he is willing to serve. Minutes of the previous meeting were presented for approvaL A motion to approve as written was made by Beulah Lair,seconded by Lisa Drake. Passed unanimously. Mark Felicetty was asked to give a department update. He began saying Saturday night,July 29o'will be the second car show of the year. The first car show was quite successful. Advertising is already running on the radio and in the Sun Sentinel. The show will run from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The construction project is now underway at Meli Park.The building has already been stripped down. October 15`"is the planned completion date. Frank Hill Construction has been awarded the contract for renovation at the I.T.Parker Center. Work will start July 31d and completion is scheduled for early October. The new playground equipment is installed here at Frost Park and the fence is up. Kristen Jones interrupted Mr.Felicettys report by asking him to tell the board what had happened at Frost Park over the 4'" of July holiday. She said she had received a call from Mayor Flury early on July 5o regarding vandalism at Frost Park. She had called Mark to check out what happened. Mark continued the story saying he 1. • found the water fountain had been ripped completely off the wall and water was spouting everywhere and two security lights that were attached to the building had been ripped off. Two benches were broken away from the picnic table and the glass impact door of the building had been shattered There was evidence of spent fireworks scattered about. Apparently after the park closed the vandals had gathered to shoot off fireworks and do the damage. Total damage amounted to approximately$3,500.The immediate reaction of the board was"where were the police?"Ms.Jones said Chief Cowart has a report and possibly some leads but, as of now,no arrests have been made. One of the neighbors said she had called the police several times about the fireworks with no response. Chairman Ely asked Ms.Jones if she was going to report this issue to the Commission. She said she had to report on the patio canopy and she felt any vandalism report should come from Chairman Ely. Ms.Jones and Chairman Ely will get together and decide on reporting. Mr.Felicetty finished his report by telling the board that a Labor Day Celebration is being planned for September 4w. The time will be 12 to 9:00 p.m. There will be several live bands and a fireworks display. Ms.Jones was asked if the Pier is going to be open for the Labor Day Celebration. She said that had been her intention but there is too much to still be completed. Chairman Ely told the board he had come to Frost Park to personally see how the • lightning detectors were working. He was disappointed when he found the strobe light was not visible from all directions and had talked to Mr. Feficetty about getting a price on additional strobe lights. Mark had obtained a price of approximately $250.00 each. Chairman Ely said he has already talked to the City Manager about the problem and has been assured additional strobe fights will be obtained. Mr. Felicetty was asked about the signs previously discussed. He said some but not all have been installed but will be soon. Under new business,Chip Brockman said he would like to expand the baseball program and maintenance to the field is needed. Jimmy Peterman commented that maintenance is badly needed at C.W. Thomas Park as well. A discussion followed. Mr.Felicetty said he is presently working on the maintenance problems. Ms. Jones stressed that any request or complaint should be in writing. The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday August 15o at 6:00 p.m. Kristen Jones mentioned she may be unable to attend and Jimmy Peterman said he will be out of town on vacation. Chairman Ely adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted Kurt Ely, Chairman 2.