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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes from the regular meeting: February 16, 1995
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cindy Corey at 7:15 in the
Community Center meeting room.
Present: Jane Tanner Edward Waters
Patricia Goelz Cindy Corey, Chairperson
Patricia Bell
Guest: Commissioners Dezmond Waters and Suzanne Shaughnessy, others
Pete Dowling, Woody Richardson, Steve Benjamin
Staff: Gail Baker, Activities Director
Timmy Johnson, Recreation Director
The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and a motion made by Jane
Tanner to approve them, as written, Edward Waters seconded and the motion
carried.
PARK WORKSHOP/CHARETTE
The park study/charette was held and most everyone agree that it was
a success. Cindy Corey stated that the charette gave us an opportunity
to be on the same track as for as a vision. Timmy thought the event
was some what of a success; that there came a lot of ideas and information
from the charette, but that we need to be definitive. The final planning
session is set for March 25th.
RUSSELL PARK CONCESSION STAND STATUS
The construction of the concession stand at Russell Park is under way,
with completion is estimated at 90 days. There have been a few changes
such as taking out of two trees instead of one. The final cost came
to $127,802.
T-BALL FIELD PLANS
Discussion took place on the proposed T-ball field for Atlantic Beach
Athletic Assoc. Woody Richardson and Steve Benjamin past out ABAA's
proposal of constructing the T-ball field in Russell Park. ABAA feels
that the T-ball field would be more convenient in Russell Park
because this would allow them to be near emergency help, there
equipment for field preparation is located at Russell Park also ABAA
has future use for Donner Park. The Recreation Advisory Board feels
that there needs to be more activities in other parks, therefore the
T-ball field should be placed in another park or at Atlantic Beach
Elem. Patricia Goelz said that she discussed with the Prinicpal the
possibilities of using there field and the stated that she sees no
problem. Because of the different views a motion was made by Patricia
Goelz to construct a T-ball field at Russell Park on a temporary basis
(one year) then bring the topic back to the board for a more definite
decision. Jane Tanner second and the motion carried.
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DESIGNS AND USE CHANGES, ADELE GRAGE COMMUNITY CENTER
Further discussion took place on the changes of the Community Center.
Pete Dowling a licensed contractor was present and offered to donate
some of his time as a contractor/consultant, if the board could us it.
It was mentioned that this is a short term goal and would allow better
access to the front.
MEETING DATES, TIMES, FREQUENCY
Cindy feels that there is a need to have meetings twice a month for the
next three months (through May) because there's so much that needs to
be discussed and she feels things are being rushed. Patricia Bell stated
that when she was ask to be a member of the board the Mayor said that
it wouldn't take up too much of her time, therefore she was against
meeting twice a month. Patricia Goelz montioned that the board meet
twice a month for the next three months at 7pm. Ed Waters second and
the motion carried.
There was no further discussion therefore the meeting adjourned at 10:00pm.
Timmy Johnson
Recreation Director