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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-19 Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Board Minutes CITY OF DANIA BEACH PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013— 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Jimmie Peterman called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Jimmie Peterman Lisa Drake Tim Pelott Clare Frost Veronica Larkins Chris Barile Chip Brockman Members Absent: Debra McElyea(excused) Ivie Cure (excused) Judy Jensen Guest Mark Felicetty, Director of Parks and Recreation Coach Ann Lisa Drake made a motion to excuse Debra McElyea and Ivie Cure; seconded by Tim Pellott. All favored. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Approval of Minutes for February 19,2013 Meeting Chris Barile made motion to approve the February 19, 2013 minutes. Seconded by Lisa Drake. All Favored. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Department Update and Discussion Mark Felicetty, Director of Parks and Recreation advised that Frost Park will be having it's Spring Celebration on Saturday, March 30, with the celebration starting promptly at 11:30am and the egg hunt beginning at 12:00 p.m.. He also advised that the Easter Bunny will arrive at 11:30 a.m. and that the DJ's will be there from 1la.m. - 1 p.m. with games and live music. Mark also advised the aboard about the Community Redevelopment Agency Event "Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Celebration" happening on April 6 & 7 at Frost Park from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.. He noted that they will have live music, food trucks, sculptures, vendors and activities for kids and adults as well. 1 Kurt Ely noted that he is a member of the Dania Beach Improvement Committee and stated that he understand that the Arts and Seafood have had a great deal of trouble lining up the artist and vendors due to other art festivals going on the same day in the same county. He advised that the City should check ahead of time to see what will happen on those days. Mark advised that this is not a Parks and Recreation event and that this event is hosted by the Community Redevelopment Agency. 5. New Business Chris Barile noted a couple of issues that he has regarding PJ Meli Park. He questioned the two handicap parking space and will like the board to recommend the City Commission for more handicap parking spaces. Chris is requesting more spaces due to when the Griffin Civic Homeowner's Association have there meetings which have at least 40 people in which several members are handicap that complain that they have no where to park and that it is difficult for them to attend. He also noted that his first intentions are not specifically for the Griffin Homeowner's Association, but for everyone that uses the park only a daily basis and its handicap parking spaces, and secondly he noted that because handicap parking is not enforced; other people are parking in the handicap spots. Mark advised that he will look into the handicap parking issues and also advised that the City does meet the requirements for the amount of handicap spots. He stated that he do understand that Chris will like for the handicap spots to be closer to the building however, he advised that this will eliminate the all of the normal spots. Mark says that he will check into the handicap spots with Public Works. Mark advised that he can also be proactive by making staff enforce cars that do not have a handicap tag or a sticker to make them move their car from that particular space or call BSO Police Department. Jimmy questioned the Park Ranger duties. Mark advised that the Park Ranger will patrol City Center, Beach and all the parks. Veronica advised that the South West Community Center do have parking spaces in the front handicap but there not accessible for wheelchairs to open the door from the side of the roadway, but there blessed to have a circular driveway and they get someone else to park the cars and they just work it out. Lisa advised that the City does have to meet ADA requirements. 2 Mark advised that Randi Shane, Executive Director of The City of Dana Beach Chamber of Commerce will not be in attendance today, she is not feeling well. Mark noted that he will place her on the April Agenda. Coach Ann made a request to have a special event, "Movie Night" at P.J. Meli Park and also requested a fee waiver as well. Tim Pelott made a motion to approve Coach Ann request for a fee waiver to have a "Movie Night" at P.J. Meli Park; seconded by Chip Brockman. All approved. Motion passed unanimously. Jimmy advised that the South West Community Center will be painted Beige and Green, same as Frost Park. He stated the painting was approved in the March 12, 2013 Meeting. Chris Barile questioned the two benches condition located at P.J. Meli Park. Mark suggested that they be removed or replaced and stated that he will check into funds availability to replace the old benches. 6. Old Business Chip Brockman questioned the outcome of the Spring Flea Market. Mark advised that this year was one of worst Spring Flea Market in a couple of years. He noted that it was a damped and overcast day. He also said that vendors did show up however,not many shoppers. Kurt Ely noted that in the last meeting which he did not attend, that various parks situations were brought up. He noted that board purpose is to over see all the parks. Jimmy noted that he does not favor any particular park, but he represents all the City parks. Chris Bartle advised that he represents all the City parks, but yes it is a particular park which is closest to his resident which has issues that he will like to see resolve. He also stated that yes he has questioned fees and how are they are being ran, only because he has an interest in all of the parks. 7. Adiournment Jimmy adjourned the meeting at 6:45pm Next meeting will be held 6 pm.April 16,at Frost Park. 3