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CITY OF CLEARWATER d
• PARKS AND RSCHHATION BOARD MINUTES
May 24, 1982
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at
the department offices, 10 South Missouri Avenue, on Monday, May 24, 1982,
at 7130 p.m. All members were prevent. Mr. Ream Wilson, Mr. Art Kader,
Mr. Steve Muldrow (student representative), and Mr. Howard Groth were also
present.
Mr. Murray Fuchs moved that the Minutes of March 22, 1982, be
approved. Mr. Ed Steiner seconded the motion, which passed. Mr. Charles
Wood offered a correction to the Minutes of April 26, 1982. He said
that the third paragraph on Page two should be expanded to state that he
favored the deletion of the $.50 surcharge.. Mr. Wood moved that the
Minutes of April 26 be approved as amended. Mr. Steiner seconded the
motion, which passed.
'Chairman, Mrs. Ginger McQuigg, introduced and welcomed new Board
members, Mr. Eric Ford and Dr. LaMar MacNutt. Mr. Ford inqured as to the
responsibilities of the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Wilson
distributed to all members copies of Ordinance #1664 which details the
responsibilities of all lay boards within the City. He explained that the
Parks and Recreation Board serves as an advisory board to the City Manager
and the City Commission, and that it makes recommendations and takes
positions regarding various parks and recreation issues on a city-wide
basis.
Because of the number of new members on the Board, discussion was
held about the attendance policy that was adopted by the Board on March
25, 1980. Basically, the policy states that a Board member may be
dismissed for three consecutive unexcused absences, or six absences,
excused or unexcused, within a twelve month period. Discussion ensued
relative to the definition of an unexcused absence. The feeling was that
this would be those'absences where a Board member did not notify the Parks
and Recreation Department of his/her being unable to attend a meeting.
Chairman McQuigg stated that Item "a" on the agenda would be time
consuming in that it involved fees, revenues, and Capital Improvement
Projects for 1982/83. Therefore, she suggested that Mr. Wilson cover the
.1 smaller items on the agenda first.
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Boy Scout Funds - Mr. Wilson explained that the City received
$6,744 from the insurance policy which covered the Boy Scout Rut which was
damaged and removed due to fire. The funds are earmarked toward a parks
and recreation project and members were asked for input. Possible
projects discussed at previous meetings included a basketball court at the
Youth Maritime Center and/or the development of a gift catalog. Mr.
Wilson explained each of these projects and stated that besides a gift,
catalog, homeowner's associations throughout the City are showing interest
in performing some of their own maintenance on medians located in their
neighborhoods. Mr. Ford inquired as to how the City receives these
medians. Mr. Wilson responded that they were originally constructed by
developers and subsequently turned over to the City for maintenance as all
lots and homes were sold.
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• Mr. Steiner volunteered to head a committee of Board members to
draft a gift catalog. Mrs. Schultz also volunteered for this committee
and recommended that former Board member, Mrs. Peg Rogers, be asked to
serve. Members decided to postpone recommending a project for which to
.use the Boy Scout funds. This item`will be discussed at a future meeting.
Sall's Lake - Mr. Wilson explained a new program which the City is
entering into at Sall's Lake for the elimination of aquatic weeds.
Primarily, the program calls for the lake to be treated chemically on a
one time basis and then stocking the lake with Hybrid Grass Carp which
feed on, aquatic vegatation. He stated that the City owned approximately
22% of the water surface area and that it would assume this same
percentage of the cost of the program. He also said that 21 property
owners live on the lake and that each of these property owners will
contribute their prorata share (109.00) toward the project. The City
Commission approved the program and an application is currently being made
to the Department of Natural Resources for the permits. The Game and
Fresh Water Fish Commission has also been working closely with the
department in the program.
Tour of Facilities - Due to the large number of new members, a tour
of parks and recreation facilities was discussed. Members set two tours
as follows:
The first tour to be on Wednesday, June 16, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
and the second tour to be on Tuesday, July 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00
para. Members are encouraged to attend each of these tours if possible,
which will embark from the City Hall Annex. Members also expressed an
interest in visiting Moccasin Lake Park and approved relocating the June
28 Board meeting to the park and moving the starting time from 7:30 p.m.
to 7;00 p.m•. Further, members are encouraged and invited to arrive at the
park-at 6:00 p.m. with their families and to bring box dinners. Mr.
Wilson stated that he would send letters to Board members relative to the
tours and the Board meeting and also indicated that members would receive
a phone call from the office.
Youth Maritime Center - Mr. Wilson recommended that a name be
established for the tennis courts, playground area, basketball courts, and
Youth Maritime Center building on the beach. Art Kader and Ream Wilson
suggested that establishment of a name would be helpful in that a sign
should be posted on Mandalay Avenue so that people will re Cognize it as a
public facility. Mr. Wilson read a letter received from the Clearwater,
Beach Association relative to their recommendation that the area be named
"Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex." He also read the list of criteria
that is included in Resolution #80-82, which authorizes the Parks and
Recreation Board to make recommendations to the City Commission about
names for parks and recreation facilities.
Mr. Wood moved that the Board recommend the facility be officially
' named "Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex" in accord with the
Resolution. Mr. MacHutt seconded the motion,.vhich passed. Mrs. Schultz
and other members emphasized that the Youth Maritime Center Building
should retain its same name, but that it would become a part of the
overall Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex.
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