03-15-95 v i
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes from the regular board meeting: March 15, 1995
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cindy Corey at 7:15 in
the Community Center meeting room.
Present: Edward Waters Barbara Hopson
Patricia Goelz Jane Tanner
Chairperson Cindy Corey
Guest: Commissioners Dezmond Waters, Suzanne Shaughnessy and Mayor
Fletcher
Staff: Gail Baker, Activities Director
The minutes of the last regular meeting were reviewed and a motion made by
Cindy Corey to approve them, as written, Jane Tanner seconded and the motion
carried.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PARK TOUR
Cindy Corey gave a brief report on the tour with the University of
Florida. She thought the students were excited and full of energy,
some where graduate and some were undergraduate, but it seemed to
have been successful. The tour started at Russell Park where they
broke up into teams of 3 or 4 members and ended at Bull Park. The
class will come up with an over-all park plan and each student in
there group will come up with an individual park plan for the park
in which he/she is studying. The final will be ready at the end of
April with a presentation taking place April 12, 1-5pm at the University.
DONNER PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
The main issue is where to construct the new Community Center, either
construct the Center where the existing building is or to construct it
in the new site, amidst the trees. The Board would like to see the
Center constructed where the existing building is located.
Michael Dunlap did not show, but plans were available for viewing.
Jane Tanner met with Michael and he said that this is a phase 3 project
and that the budget is ready to start with the first phase, which is
the building along. Phase 2 is the surrounding porch and phase 3 is
the restroom and concession stand. If there is enough funds available
the Board would like to see phases 1 and 2 combined. A workshop
meeting is setfor March 29, to meet with Michael Dunlap.
GARDENING
Patricia recieved a few calls from residents expressing a concern for
the community garden. Cindy will turn those names over to Sheena who
will coordinate the garden. Cindy also stated that Sheena is ready to
go and that she normally starts with 10 plots. Because the City Yard
is being cleaned the community garden will have to wait until the fall.
RICHARDSON PROPERTY
Cindy spoke with Susan Wilderson of Episcopal Child Service and Susan
stated that there is a great demand for after-school and summer programs.
Because of the cost of pre-school and after-school programs and the lack
of parking a motion was made by Jane Tanner to purchase the Richardson
Property because it can serve as a demand for youth services the motion
was second by Barbara Hopson and the motion carried.
EXTRA
Cindy appointed Barbara Hopson as Vice-Chairperson of the Board.
There was no further business before the Board and the meeting adjourned
at 10:00.