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AGENDA
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1995
ADELE GRAGE COMMUNITY CENTER, 7:00pm
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of last meeting
3. Old Business
A. Review contracts of recreational facility users
4. New Business
A. Park Improvements recommendation
5. Adjournment
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City of Atlantic Beach
Park and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
November 15, 1995
The regular meeting was held Wednesday; November 15, 1995, at Adele Grage Community
Center. Present: Timmy Johnson, Park and Recreation Director; board members Patricia Goetz,
Barbara I-lopson, Jane Tanner, Edward Waters.
The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. The minutes of the Oct. 18 meeting were approved
as written. Jane 'fanner was secretary for this meeting.
The lirst agenda item was discussion of outside contracts. Timmy said he thought the contracts in
general were okay, but that under the new contract ABET should provide its own telephone and
be required to keep the building clean. Patricia discussed the issue of ABET creeping into
additional recreation center space. Further discussion took place about the YMCA trailer at
Russell Park and the possibility of moving it to Jordan Park, both to release open space at Russell
and to attract more interest in Jordan Park. Barbara pointed out that this seems possible since the
city owns the trailer. Overall, the board members said they'd like the issue reviewed.
Jane made a motion: The parks and recreation advisory board approves the YMCA contract,
stating it can be in our parks, but request a review of its placement. Ed seconded the motion.
It was approved unanimously.
Patricia pointed out that the Athletic Association may have breached its contract by doing
electrical work on a new concession stand. Timmy mentioned that the AA has complained about
messy bathrooms, but their contract states that they are responsible for cleaning then. Barbara
clarified that the AA doesn't mind cleaning them alter games, but doesn't like to find them messy
before games. Timmy mentioned that he has had to clean them himself. The AA said it is paying
someone $690 to clean the restrooms. Timmy suggested the AA might consider contracting with
the city for that service.
Barbara suggested that contract holders be held more closely to the terms and obligations of the
contracts. Timmy can remind them of obligations.
'There was discussion about whether groups outside of Habitat were able to use their offices for
meetings. Timmy said some groups can, depending on the size. If there are children, it is best not
to use the offices because of computer equipment.
Ed made a motion that we approve all the contracts with the reservations and stipulations for
ABET. Barbara seconded it. It was approved.
The second agenda item was the $220.000 allocated to the parks in the budget. Jane presented a
list for Donner Park. Timmy enumerated his budget recommendations for each park. (Timmy's
budget proposal is attached to the minutes)
Barbara made a motion that the park's advisory board approve the park director's
recommendations. Patricia seconded it. It was unanimously approved.
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There was addition discussion about whether there would be enough parking at Dornier. Timmy
said no, but the alternative would be to impinge on green space or tear out the sidewalk.
'!'here was discussion about the handicapped beach access. There was general agreement that an
appropriate place would be near the Sea Turtle/Town Center, near the life guard station. Storage
for the beach wheelchairs could be added on to the new life guard station. Patricia mentioned
having a coded lock for access. Ed suggested asking Barry Adeb, owner of the Sea Turtle, to
provide several spaces for handicapped parking for handicapped residents.
Patricia noted that linkage of the parks still needs to be addressed. The group discussed
developing a theme, uniform colors for park equipment. We discussed holding a competition to
design a new logo for signs to identity the parks.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Atlantic Beach Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
Recommended Budget Items for Park improvements
November 15,1995
BULL PARK $ 24,000
New Playground Equipment
Gazebo
Beautification
Picnic tables
Trash receptacle
Bike rack
DUNNER PARK $ 32,000
Water Fountains
Two-rail fence
Beautification
Sprinkler system
Benches
Grills
Volleyball court
Concreate floor for shelter
Dug outs
New Playground Equipment
Trash receptacles
Exercise trail
Bike rack
HOWELL PARK $ 110,000
Benches
Gazebo
Trash receptacles
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Picnic tables
Plant identification
Renovate bridges (as needed)
Material for trails
Trail border
Create parking
Sign
Raise pathways
JORDAN PARK $ 6,800
Lights thoughout park
Volleyball court
Concreattfloor for shelter
Slide for playground
Grass seeds
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OCEAN $ 12,000
Handicap ramp
RUSSELL PARK $ 20,000
Picnic tables
Finish two-rail fence
Light playground area
Light racquetball court
Benches
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Beautification
New playground equipment
Water fountains
UN-NAMED PARK (Bounded by Sixteenth, Ocean & Seminole) $ 4,500
Clear area (underbrush)
MISCELLANEOUS $ 10,700
installation
Labor
etc.
TOTAL: $ 220,000