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05/22/1978 ~~:.;>~: ~ \'~.~~~ l~. ~ ~ ..f ~.. ;i'j" . :~\I .:. .,.., ,~: ,'. }.,", 1 .' l( . ." i:'" 'r :~, .. ~.,..'+ ~;,,~, .' ,.' ; , . ,.'< I. ":' . 1. .~;: : ," .;. ' , j~' ,; -', . 1 ,1:.. . ~. ..'. . i ~ : -, . ~'~ ,'L " 2. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j ~ .k'. .,. ~ ) .!, I:' . i.. ~'. ' , f', c,' ~'.. CT "c'J ), '.' ." -;, ~ .. . , '.. . , .. .~. :" ' ~ . 'II"" . (t<',. ..:~. '. .~: ,", ~\~;.: '~,'::" ,:~('... '/c:' , '. \;~::~ .:,~" ; ..~) .'. >,. ::;?<i.;:f{~1 , <', (r~.X;J.':~.:.<:;.:;, ,. .,< .. " ." ~:~:,;::>;:'~; ,,::. .'''... ' . > ""t,..; ,. .,. <{~....:.~~\: :: ~:'. " ~' '. " ',., ~t~;,;:~:;,:} :'::~: .' '. ".". , i;<~\'~:.'.:.~: '... ' '. ",'.'.c"" F' \'.:; '.' I t " t '.' , \ PARKS & . 1 I I I I I A G ~..N D A RECREATION BOARD MAY 22, 1978 MEETING I . I c i^"~ J j. Minutes of April Me~ting '~: .......:. Reports: Department Financial Holt Pool East Clearwater Proposed Pool Crest Lake .Chesapeake Park Ballfield - Lighting Wood Valley Ballfield Lights . Glen Oaks Golf Course Valencia Park - Donation of Playground Apparatus Parkst Recreationt ,Open Space Plan Woodgate Park Dedication , , Norton..Park Pool , 'c:'.t , ,10 ~ 1. 'Ree rea t ion Programs 1. .You th Drama "'.' '.:. " ': 2. Day Camps - Food .1 ,\ r 3. Youth Tennis - Springtime Kiwanis . ),' 4.'. . 3., ..Lett~H of Eddie Hoore to the Board OJ r~<,: ~.;J .1 :~;:;:i: ~'.: .. t~.r';.(. .'~:" t''f..; ::' .\' ~',' . ~ ~~(.::~ ,~', 'c . ,. c~ 1-''', ~ .! ~~iL;......' >-"., , if.:\l~ ' ~?i~:.~. : " ' n."",q). "., ,;'j!'t~. . ., ,. i.t-.::. :'.. 'Ie ..' Pt.!'>" -, d. .'. ~~/'-~; .', '. ......>'-:' ~~r.:?,:~:,'. .. .'.:. . ~h,.':' ',;.' i.\ I " .',' < ~ .' ,. I'", > I *1(~./1~::~:"~;. ~. " .' I ~ . .6.. ',' Comments By Board Members ~ I Other Business . Adj ourn ,\ .' ." I ., \, I . ,.' '(1 'f ., (~ ,--.:,..' "..+ .', " , , :,' 0-'" '. ' . ,~ c' .... . > "", I . " . .. . . ~ l ' ., . . CITY OF CLEARWATER PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING May 22, 1978 .-- \,. '. The regular monthly meeting of the parks and Recreation Board was hold at the Department offices, 10 S. Missouri Avenue on Monday, May 22, 1978, at 7:30 P.M. Members present were: Chairman Dick prokes, Mr. Gus stavros, Mrs. Melvin Taube, Mr. Jack Gilmore, Mr. Bill Justice, Mrs. patricia Hole and Mr. Frank Tack. Also present were Mr. Eddie C. Moore, Mr. Ream Wilson and Miss Cheryl Crafton, intern from Florida state University. Motion by Mr. stavros, second by Mrs. Taube, the minutes for the month of April be approved as received in the mail. Motion carried. Board members received a report of expenditures and revenues for Accounting period *8. It was reported the Department had ex- pended 55.9% of their budget as compared to the norm for this period of 61.5%. Mr. Wilson explained that Holt Avenue Pool is in the process of being sandblasted which is necessary to remove Marcite from the walls which has proven unsatisfactory. All indications are the pool will be ready for the summer swimming season. Mr. Wilson reported a meeting was held involving the Parks and Recreation Department, community Development Office, and represen- tatives of the school administrative staff concerning the feasibility of locati~g a swimming pool on the Eisenhower Elementary school site. The meeting was positive, and the Department is awaiting word from Dr. Joseph earwise of the.school administration as to their final recommendation. If the project receives approval from the pinellas County school administrative staff, it will then be forwarded to ~he eity Manager's office and city commission for further consider- ation. T..: "':" \;~. The Board was advised playground equipment is now being ordered for Crest Lake Park which will be located in the southwest corner of the park. The Board was also informed that $20,000 of second year funding for this project is approved for additional beautification and parking: however, a decision will be made shortly as to whether the parking will be paved or unpaved. The Board expressed concern a parking area be defined and provided for automobiles. . \1 l.; ~ ':. . .! ~". ~ :,; .:~j.~~. .., ;~ ~ " ".::,. '.; ~ " .~ " ..'i '.'> Ie Mr. Wilson reported light fixtures are .being ordered for the new Chesapeake Park ball field and explained high pressure Sodium fixtures would-,be used w:hich give off more light while consuming less energy. These lamps give off an amber color light. ;1.; 1}~T.. :." .," , , ".", .',!,'. ':"'!" ~ lJ. ,. , \'.' ~ i ,',",' ~H; l--G V ,::.~/, '. I' ,? -. ~'I : '1,'" ~, .~, ' . " ~~.f'j",.,4'."lf'~ ~". \. .,./.:., 1lj','.,I,J j ',- ,< ~'I.~l' r ~ '.P"I"'" .?{:".:::JJ};r1f';;{;,;t:;:':!;'\?1,?{;~t~,,),i,: '." ;' ,i":'~:.~' ,'J", ,';:,,:' '.,'.,:" :;, .' " ' ',,' ,i,' ,.:.';~"::;;f:'~.)~:f,j ~'::"'d.;"~~':~\"'.' ','..\', : ~';!':' , ; ~. .' . I I J.t L ~. . ~ ~. \,. . 4,., .,.:' :,L:""I ..1"';,' ',';'. I,: :'. "II' ::,' >~ -;:. " :, .. .,', I....: ~:"'<'):"'~":'L: "-', i...... . -., .:: ~ .::~:,. ,.~;..: ~ ~:','~~. .:~:: ,-~ .:;.;>: .;'~: .~ ., .' ." ,. , ,.,/ " ';:'.::;\:<':' ,.,:":': ., , .,. : ~ . ",'" . '. ". , '[ .,. .. '. f) The Board was informed the Electrical Division of the city is in process of lighting the ball field at Wood Valley Park. Equipment problems have delayed the project. , Mr. wilson r9ported funds for the renovation of the greens at Glen Oaks Golf Course have been requested as a part of the mid-year budget. If approved, the rebuilding of these greens will be scheduled at the earliest date. Mr. Wilson reported the Homeowner's Association of valencia park have offered to donate pieces of playground equipment to the city to be placed on the city Park adjoining the housing develop- ment. The Homeowners felt this would be in the best interest of everyone since: (1) this equipment would be located further away from the swimming pool, and (2) the equipment would be available to all children attending the park. The Board was informed work is progressing on, the parks, Recreation, Open Space Plan, which is being coordinated with the city, Planning Department. This plan had been discussed with the Board at an earlier meeting. certain sections have been updated and will be made available to Board members at the June meeting. ,..-...... " .. I. '. . . ;: . ,;;.,; , '" ;, ," > ' It was reported the city commission dedicated Woodgate park on Sunday, May 21, during a picnic sponsored by the Woodgate Homeowner's Association. Approximately 400 people attended this function and all appeared to have a good time. " .' ~ l . Mr. wilson reported the attendance at ROSS Norton park swimming pool has increased, and the Department is working with city Engineers to correct various warranty work that is needed. The Board was advised of the following recreation programs: i . 1. Youth Drama A Youth Drama Specialist has been hired under the CETA program and has been actively programming puppet shows, etc. for children in the area. Many of these programs are being conducted at various elementary schools in the city. 2. Day camps During previous summers the Parks and Recreation Department always sponsored food programs for children attending Camp Chaka with funds made available through the State Department of Education. Mr. Wilson reported the pinel1as County. School system is investigating the possibility of spon- soring these programs this summer, especially the one at the palmetto Elementary School. '. '- ... . .) . . ,. c '\ " " .. , ~::, :. (2) I ~ .'. !;: ~,'" : r::. . ,.. .,.:.' 1. 3. ", youth Tennis The Board was adv1sed of the interest of tho Springtime l<iwanis to secure a project for their members. A representative of the club mat with Department staff to discuss the possibility of their co-sponsoring the city's Youth Team Tennis program. If the club's participation is secured, the I,eague would be offered at reduced costs to participating young- sters. '. . ., () " ,.........'\,. . . J ,_. Mr. Wilson informed the Board the Fire station on Drew street will soon be vacated by the Fire Department which will. move operations to the new station under construction on Belcher Road. The Board was informed the city Players, the Clearwater community Chorus and various arts and crafts programs are desirous of securi.ng the property on Drew street. Mr. Wilson informed the Board Mr. Eddie Moore sent a memo to city Manager, Tony shoemaker, and Assistant city Manager, Mike paroby, requesting the use of this station for the above programs. If secured, the city Players will be in a position to, move their storage of props etc. from the Youth Maritime Center making the room at that center available for other recreation programs. This particular move has been actively sought after by residents of Clearwater Beach. In the event the Fire Station is approved for Parks and Recreation use, only minor increases are anticipated to the operational budget. These increases will consist primarily of utility costs. Motion by Mrs. Taube, second by Mrs. Hole, the Parks and Recreation Department pursue the acquisition of the Drew street Fire station for the use of the city Players, city Chorus and Arts and crafts programs. Motion carried. \ ~.: .' . ". '..',! ~,i ". .:~., ~;~.;~. ,'" 'i'-:' ;{~~ "~i ';:,1 ," ,'ll. ; : Mr. Eddie Moore distributed to Board members a letter announcing his retirement. Mr. Moore expressed his gratitude and appreciation to present and past members and thanked them all for their help and dedication over the years. Various Board. members, including Mr.Frank Tack, complimented Mr. Moore on his forty years of service to the city, the many achievements and accomplishments of the Department while under his direction, his positive influence on many Clearwater residents, and for the dedication and integrity he displayed while performing his duties. The Board invited Mr. Moore and his wife, Sarah, to join the Board for dinner at the Hilton Hotel on clearwater Beach, Thursday, June 1, at 7:30 P.M. , ':~i. .' ~ i" .1 ,I .t,.: '\. .:1' 'I"':; ;\ ' ,'...1 ,;;., ;i'.l ;):i ~'~~l .n. ~ "jo :'. ~}.; " .'~. ~ I Upon retirement of Mr. Moore, the Board expressed pleasure an outstanding individual, Assistant Director, Ream Wilson, is available to continue administration of the Parks and Recreation on the high level desired by the Board. After further discussion, motion by Mr. stavros, second by Mrs. Taube, that the parks and Recreation Board strongly request the appointment of Mr. Ream Wilson to succeed Mr. Moore as Parks and Recreation Director of the City of clearwater. Motion carried unanimously. ~'L.~ ; ,I," ~\~~ " .~. >.. ~:I.~'" '.. :"';'.. . , . --", 'o~ .There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. .:.tl;:~ !il:!: ;.1, ~t. t /'.1 ~~:"\ I t- ~~; ~ . ;;'1 ;},." ~~:\ (3) ,~:.t'. , ,~. j .....'< I',t I.. /:. ~. 'I: . ,.. \':;.. ., '. ( ~-.'" "1' . > . l~,.'. , I.' <"; '~/ ,:' .'.:> ~. ~:< , ' . ~', j, , ,. ~ ..~ .:.l ::L<>..' ":'J,..-~ ),>;, . .:. .-;,' 'J: ; l~.., ," '~'c ~;. ,b. '::.' ." 'J '<.'......:. " t:. '~.' ,;,;,:j: I ;-" -t ;"j~.: " j.I>!~~":. \:~ ":1 .~': ,. '.I.~:':;' . I!. '~::'/_'" " "'~"":<~" ..... .. .:'.~"-.., ,". . ~.. ", '<1 .!L~.:'.\,'.~~.':1,1,',/.......";I.~:.:~,:.,.;':,r' :,>,/,:,,:' ';:/:.'" ., ., ,;:./" <' ""." , ,"" . ~: ':,,:..: \! ':.',..::..,.:;;;::. ,. 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