03-03-93 v MINUTES OF THE JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY
COMMISSION AND PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD HELD IN CITY HALL, 800
SEMINOLE ROAD, AT 7:30 PM ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1993
Present, representing the City Commission, were:
Mayor William I . Gulliford, Jr.
Commissioner Glenn A. Edwards
Commissioner Lyman T. Fletcher
Commissioner Adelaide R. Tucker, and
Commissioner J. Dezmond Waters, III
Also: City Manager Kim D. Leinbach
City Clerk Maureen King
Parks & Recreation Director Rose Blanchard
Public Works Director Bob Kosoy
Present, representing the Parks & Recreation Board, were:
Chairman, Donald Fagan
Henry Batts
Richard Riley
Also: Architect Gerard Vermey of Actech Architects
The meeting, which was held to discuss plans for the design and
future construction of a multi-purpose sports building in Jack
Russell Park, was called to order by Mayor Gulliford.
Bob Kosoy reported the area was serviced by water and sewer lines
but he recommended upgrading the water line from 2" to 6" .
Mr. Vermey then displayed preliminary drawings of the proposed
building and outlined what he felt his charge had been, as follows:
1 . Rehabilitate existing building and make it more
architecturally compatible with the other municipal buildings
2 . Remove the trailer now being used by the YMCA
3. Remove baseball storage building/bin
4. Provide new toilet facilities
5. Provide press box
6. Provide storage for Parks and Recreation Department equipment
Rusty Bennett, President of Atlantic Beach Athletic Association,
said he had inspected the existing building and found several
cracks which may need attention. Mr. Vermey indicated some blocks
would be removed, the walls would be built up to nine feet,
and strengthened to meet the Southern Building Code.
Mr. Vermey indicated some discussion had taken place at a previous
meeting regarding rehabilitating or replacing the bleachers and he
felt it would be sufficient to replace some boards and broken
blocks at this time.
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Discussion ensued regarding the cost of the building and Mr.
Vermey indicated, as presently designed, if the entire building was
air conditioned and heated, the cost would be approximately $55.00
per square foot. Along with the proposed new storage building, the
total cost would be approximately $175, 000.00.
Commissioner Fletcher inquired into the need for the press box and
expressed concern about how a building the size of the one proposed
would fit into the park. Mayor Gulliford felt it was better to
plan for future needs in the design stage rather than build a
building which might be adequate today, but which would require
additions in the future. Mr. Vermey explained, with the exception
of the press box, the building would be one story, but he felt the
addition of the press box would make the building more
aesthetically pleasing.
A local resident expressed concern about the noise from the
speakers and it was agreed the speakers would need to be located
and directed in such a way as to direct the sound to the bleachers,
and it was felt that the volume should not be such that it would be
a nuisance to neighboring residents.
Bob Martin explained those YMCA programs which were currently being
offered in Atlantic Beach. He said participation had increased and
he indicated the YMCA had spent about $25, 000. 00 over the last five
years sponsoring Atlantic Beach children who would not otherwise
have been able to attend summer camp. It was felt a storage area
along one wall of the play area may be helpful for storage of YMCA
equipment, so that the play room and office space could be used by
other parties when not being used by the YMCA.
A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the size of the various
rooms, safety in the restroom areas, storage needs, space and
electrical wiring needs in the concession area, etc. Various
options regarding location or relocation of some meeting rooms to
make them more functional, was discussed.
Following further discussion it was agreed to have a glass door on
the inside of the building, and a half glass door on the outside of
the building leading to the restrooms. Mr. Martin suggested
carpeting the play area; he said this worked very well in the
current YMCA trailer. Mr. Vermey suggested using quarry tile in
the concession area.
Following a complete discussion of the matter, Mr. Vermey agreed to
consider the input received that evening and revise the plans
accordingly. He said he would check with the Fire Marshall
regarding the doors, with Mr. Bennett regarding the specific
equipment which would be required for the concession area, with Mr.
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Martin regarding YMCA needs and with Ms. Blanchard regarding Parks
& Recreation needs, and incorporate their suggestions into the
final design.
Following further discussion, Commissioner Tucker moved to
recommend that the City Commission direct Mr. Vermey to finalize
the plans for approval of the City Commission and prepare bid
specifications and bid the project out as quickly as possible. The
question was called and the motion was unanimously approved.
In other business, Commissioner Edwards reported the Royal Palms
area had experienced gas outages in November, December and January.
He said Vision Energy had large gas tanks at the end of each street
and he felt the outages were inexcusable. Mayor Gulliford
requested a representative from Vision Energy be invited to attend
the next meeting of the City Commission, on March 8, 1993, to
explain their position.
There being no further discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting
adjourned at 9 : 05 PM.
Maur.edn King, City ler,}