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A regular meeting of the Recreation Advisory Board was held Wednesday,
April 26, 2000 in the Adele Grange Center.
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called the meeting to order at 7:15p.m.
Corp, Susan Gorman, Stephen Jenkins, Tim Johnson, DeJean Melancon and
new Board member, Kim Greene.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the last regular meeting included two corrections.
Peter Coalson stated that dusk to dawn lights at the practice field at Atlantic
Beach Elementary are necessary for security rather than activity. Board Members
agreed. DeJean noted the misspelling of Kim Greene 's name in the minutes
from March. Steven motioned to approve the minutes. Peter seconded and the
motion carried.
NEW BOARD MEMBER
DeJean introduced Kim Greene to fellow Board members and offered some
background information regarding Kim and her family. Kim has been active
in.the Atlantic Beach community and was recently approved as the newest member
1111 of the Recreation Advisory Board.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board discussed a potential partnership between Atlantic Beach Elementary
and the City of Atlantic Beach for the purpose of providing and maintaining apracticefieldfortheAtlanticBeachcommunity. DeJean wanted to know more
details regarding the proposed partnership and Tim Johnson informed the Board of
his plans to provide Jim Hanson with a written
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partnership and other details must be resolved P P
approval.
DUT1 ON ISLAND PRESERVE
Tim Johnson informed the Board that the official name for the natural passive park
on Dutton Island is now Dutton Island Preserve.
PROGRAMS AND FUNDS
DeJean gave Kim Greene some background on the Board's Program plans. DeJean
urged Board members to consider goals and the available budget before selecting
projects. The Board will work with the budget and provide the necessary funds
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for each of the selected programs. The Board plans
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community. Tim Johnson informed the Board that summer programs are now
limited to July. Perhaps it might better serve the community to have programs
run through the entire summer season. w th the $6,000. Budget
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motioned to have Karen dforler
develop three programs that will work
each program, then present a resolution to the Commission. Steven seconded
and the motion carried.
The Board discussed plans for the racquetball facility. Three courts will be
enclosed and will have to be reserved in advance. Kim Greene inquired about
the use of the existing court. Tim Johnson believes the existing court is occupied
frequently in the evening hours. Tim mentioned Dr. Green as a source for ideas on
the expansion of the racquetball courts. The Board will consider approaching
Dr. Green for a written proposal on this subject.
NEW BUSINESS
Peter informed the Board that plans for a fund raiser by the Teen Council are on
hold. The clearing of Marvin Gardens is one activity under consideration. Located
at Dewes and Coquina, this is a passive park area. Pete suggested that the Teen
Council should research existing foliage at Marvin Gardens before they make the
park a project.
DeJean informed the Board of his serious concern regarding attendance by
Board members. Meetings have been cancelled due to lack of participation
and Deiean feels the situation must be addressed. Kim Greene inquired about
the official policy for attendance. Board members agreed that the by-laws are
quite clear on the attendance issue. The Board can ask a member to resign
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member
after
three consecutive absences. Steven suggested that a letter to each B
might state the importance of attendance and clear any confusion about guidelines
for dealing with unexcused absences. Pete agreed with Steven that a letter wouldinformBoardMembersthatguidelinesareinplaceandtheBoardwillactonthem
in the future.
DeJean motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Kim Greene seconded and
the motion carried.
City of Atlantic Beach
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
May 24, 2000
AGENDA
A. Call Meeting to Order
B. Approval of minutes from the last regular meeting, April 26, 2000
C. Visitors
D. Old Business
a. discussion of programs
E. New Business
a. budget
F. Reports