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RECREATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes of Meeting of November 16, 1994
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cindy Corey at
7:30 PM in the Community Center meeting room. Present were:
Cindy Corey, Chairman Edward Waters
Patricia Gaelz Gary Santora
Jane Tanner Barbara Hopson
Guests: City Commissioner Dezmond Waters
Staff: Diane St. Laurent, Administrative Assistant
The first item of business was a discussion on the language
contained in the City contracts with ABET, Beaches Habitat,
and A. B. Little League. On the subject of liability insur-
ance, there was concern expressed that some of the groups
have coverage but that ABET does not. Commissioner Waters
explained that the City is responsible for that liability
but noted that the $100. 00 per month fee charged to ABET is
used for insurance cost.
Barbara Hopson expressed that she did not feel that the Com-
munity Center was being utilized to the fullest extent and
on that topic, Cindy Corey stated that she felt the contracts
should include a clause for non-exclusive usage.
During further discussion, recommendations were made for ad-
ditional usage of the Center and Cindy presented a floor plan
of a recommended remodeling of the interior space. Also sug-
gested was opening the Center at night, manned by a volunteer
and furnished with a couch and TV so visitors could use the
facility for relaxation purposes or after school tutoring. A
suggestion was also made to add a Community Center area to
Jordan Park at some point in the future.
Jane Tanner expressed that she felt that the Board should be
brought into City discussion more, as, in some cases, they
were out of the information cycle. The Board also felt that
they should have some input into the selection of the Recrea-
tion Director. Cindy suggested that Board members attend
City Commission meetings on a regular basis to become better
informed on City actions and plans. It was also mentioned
that Board members could attend meetings of other Boards or
Committees. Commissioner Waters advised that he could keep
the Board advised of the Arts & Entertainment Board meetings
and those of the newly created Teen Council.
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Patricia Goelz moved to add the non-exclusive use clause to
the City contracts. Barbara Hopson seconded and the motion
passed unanimously. Barbara Hopson also made a motion to
approve, as written, the minutes of the last meeting. Jane
Tanner seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Cindy reported on the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, ad-
vising that most plans had been finalized. Board members
were asked to attend the tree lighting activities to help
out, if needed. Ideas were discussed for promotion of the
event.
In other business, Jane Tanner suggested that the fol lowing
should be addressed: training for new Board members; infor-
mation to new members of park locations and of all City
owned property. Patricia Goelz read a letter to the members
from Mr. Smith with the University of Florida on the subject
of park utilization and needs assessment. Edward Waters
brought up the topic of lights for Jordan Park in an effort
to reduce vandalism and drugs at that area. Commissioner
Waters felt that if the City would put up the light poles,
JEA would install the lights-
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ight=.It was agreed to move the next meeting date from December 21
to Wednesday, December 14.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned
by Cindy Corey at 9:35 p. m.
R pectfully submitted,
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Carl Walker
Staff Coordinator
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