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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-20 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Minutes • City of Dania Beach Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting June 20,2006 The Parks &Recreation Advisory Board met at Frost Park on Tuesday,June 20`'. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kurt Ely at 6:10 p.m. Members present: Chip Brockman Julie Brockman Jimmy Peterman Judy Jensen Sharon Nearn Kurt Ely Members absent: Beulah Lair Jo Ann Brave Lisa Drake Others present: Kristen Jones,Parks &Recreation Director Mark Felicetty,Senior Facilities Manager Martha Riguero,Parks & Recreation Dept. Chris Bartle,Griffin Civic Association Suzanne&Bud Witz Peggy McKenna • Beulah Lair,Jo Ann Brave and Lisa Drake had requested excused absences. There being no objection,Chairman Ely declared their absence as excused. Minutes of the previous meeting were presented for approval. Motion to approve as written made by Judy Jensen, seconded by Jimmy Peterman. Motion carried unanimously. Mark Felicetty was asked to report on department activities. He began by saying the lightning detection systems have now been installed at Frost Park,Meli Park, C.W.Thomas Park and the beach. He briefly explained how the systems work. Chris Barile said the City should inform residents about the noise generated by the systems and suggested a notice be mailed to the people in the areas affected. Kristen Jones said information will be on the web and in the Dania Press. Signs will be posted at all four locations and associations and advisory boards will be noted so they can pass along the information. Mr. Felicity continued his report. He said the P.J. Meli reconstruction project will begin Wednesday,June 21"and has a completion date of October 15`h. Chairman Ely asked if any input is needed from the board in regard to determining the dicor. Ms.Jones said the Griffin Civic Association has a committee that will be helping to determine the colors to be used in their office area. 1. • Mr.Barite said that since the Meh Park building was being discussed,he had a concern he would like to clear up. There have been numerous rumors concerning the area used by the Griffin Civic Association for their office and meetings might not be available to them after the reconstruction. Ms.Jones assured Mr. Barile the rumors are nothing more than just rumors. Their area will be the same as they had before. There are no plans to use it for anything other than what it was used for. Jimmy Peterman inquired what is happening in reference to the C.W. Thomas building. Ms.Jones said it is presently in the RFP process. Once that is completed a committee of area residents will be contacted for their input. Mr. Peterman said he had another question. He wanted to know if the C.W.Thomas building was going to be smaller than the Frost Park building because of the increased cost of building materials. Ms.Jones explained the buildings size is determined by the area that is available for it.But the building will have adequate space for all the planned activities as previously discussed. Mr.Peterman had one more question. He wanted to know if someone from Parks& Rec.will be available to take care of duties in connection with the football program which will be starting soon. Ms.Jones assured him that someone will be available but she stressed it is very important that the Parks& Recreation Department have a dependable,documented schedule of activities. Mr.Felicetty continued his report. He said June 9th sealed bids were due for the I.T. • Parker Center renovations. There were two bids. The committee awarded the bid to Frank Hill Construction. Ms.Jones said Frank Hill Construction came in $17,000 lower than what had been budgeted with the same specs. She also said the roof has been completed and now that the building is sound, it will be possible to begin work on the inside. Ms.Jones introduced Peggy McKenna who was present to talk about what she would like to do to honor the memory of her late husband,Charlie McKenna. Mrs. McKenna said Charlie loved the I.T. Parker Center and she wanted to do something in his memory at that location. She was not aware there is a very active advisory board for the I.T.Parker Center at the present time. Chairman Ely informed her that he also chairs the I.T. Parker Advisory Board and invited her to attend the next board meeting which will be held Thursday, July 13'h at City Had. He said the Parker Advisory Board has currently been discussing landscaping and beautification of the area around the Parker building and if the Parks &Recreation Board feels that it's a good idea to recommend to the I.T. Parker Board that they consider Mrs.McKenna's suggestions and generous offer,a motion to that affect would be in order.A motion was made by Judy Jensen,seconded by Sharon Nearn, that Mrs.McKennas suggestions be considered by the LT.Parker Board. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs.McKenna was asked to meet with Mr. Felicity(liaison for the Parker board)prior to the I. T. Parker Board meeting. a. • Ms.Jones made a number of additional comments in regard to Mr. Felicettys report. She said the summer camp is in full swing with good participation. The marina is totally booked and has a 2 year waiting list. The canopy for the Frost Park patio is on the next Commission Meeting agenda. She plans on giving the Commission some suggested designs which she and Mr. Felicetty are currently working on. Ms.Jones told the board she was named Project Manager for the Pier Restaurant and explained she was replacing Bonnie Temchuk in that position. The project is drawing to a close and a walk through is scheduled for June 28`". The tenants are there and a huge Labor Day Celebration is being planned as a grand opening. Work is presently being done on the Pier itself and when the restaurant is opened,the pier will be ready for fishing. The restaurant menu was briefly discussed. Ms.Jones said there will be a casual menu,which will include items such as pizzas,hamburgers and fries., as well as a breakfast menu. Their more formal memo will feature northern Italian specialties. Under New Business,Mr. Barile mentioned the need for fencing at Meli Park. A lengthy discussion followed. Chairman Ely said the budget for next year is presently being prepared and it would be a good time for those most interested to make suggestions to the Commission in this regard. The board is not prepared to make any recommendation on this matter at the present time. Mr.Peterman said some fencing is needed also at C.W. Thomas Park. He will • discuss this further with Ms Jones. Mrs.Brockman said she would like the change of meeting nights disagreement cleared up. Chairman Ely suggested she read the past board meeting minutes. Mr. Brockman asked about the problem of dogs in the parks. He was told there are six signs posted at Frost Park stating"No Dogs Allowed". There being no further business to bring before the board,Chairman Ely was asked about his recent trip. He had just returned from the Se Reunion of his Alma Mater,Michigan State University. He said there had been 1,600 in his class that graduated in 1956 and there were only 99 of them at the reunion. He enjoyed seeing old friends,had a great time and promised he will bring some pictures to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Kurt Ely, Chairman Respectfully submitted. Suzanne Witz 3. •