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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
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Approval of Minutes of February 28,
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.,PARK ORDINANCE
Discussion by Board
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Park Ordinance.
(Previously mailed to members)
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
March 28, 1983
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The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at
the Department Offices, 10 S. Missouri Avenue, on March 28th. 1983, at
7:30 p.m. Members present were: Mr. Alison Fincher. Hr. Eric Ford, Mr.
Murray Fuchs, Chairman Ginger McQuigg, Dr. LaMar McNutt. Mrs. Nancy
Morgan. Mra. Diann Schult~ and Mr. Charles Wood. Dr. Ira Berger was
unable to attend due to Passover holiday. Mr. Ream Wilson was also in
attendance.
Mr. Fuchs moved that the Board Minutes of February 28th. 1983, be
approved as mailed. Mrs. Morgan seconded this motion which passed.
Chairman McQuigg turned the meeting over to Mr. Wilson for the
purpose of discussing the draft of a proposed ordinance for Parks and
Recreation.
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Mr. Wilson explained that the City of Clearwater currently has no
Parks and. Recreation ordinance and that one is needed to support policies
and employees who are stationed at various parks throughout the City. He
indicated that other cities have such an ordinance and that they find them
extremely valuable. Each Board member had a copy of the draft ordinance
and discussion proceeded section by section.
Section 1 - There was no comment regarding this section since it pertained
primarily to definitions.
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Section 2 - Traffic Laws - Under Paragraph (d) it was recommended that the
word "bicyclist" be changed to read "self-propelled vehicles".
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Section 3 - Trucks and Other Vehicles - Mr. Wilson explained that this
section would assist as it relates to unauthorized concession vendors
selling goods at City parks during large activities.
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Section 4 - Soliciting Rides or Fares - No comment.
Section 5 ,- Bicycles. Tricycles, Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds - No
comments.
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Section 6 Parking - Under Paragraph (c), after the word overnight',
members requested dlat the hours of 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. be included. Mr.
Wilson explained that this section would address semi-trailer tractors,
etc. which are frequently parked at park sites overnight.
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Section 7 - Preservation of Prnperty -Under Paragraph (b), members
recommended that the words dig and transplant be removed from the first
sentence. The sentence would then read: "No person shall remove from any
park area any beach sand...... '
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Under Paragraph (c) line 7. members recommended that the words
rope. wire or other contrivance be deleted. They recommended that this
portion of the sentence read "or attach any item that could result in
damage to any tree or plant.......
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Members recommended that Paragraph (e) be deleted. Paragraph (f)
would be changed to Paragraph (e) and would read "No person sholl stand or
sit on Bny structure not intended for such UBe in any pork that may
endanger persons or structures".
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Section 8 - Protection and Preservation of Wild Life - Primary concern
from Board members related to the fact that fishing not be precluded from
taking place in City lakes.
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Section 9 - Recreation Activities ~ Members recommended that Paragraph (a)
be changed to read "Parks and Recreation Direc tor shall be
responsible......
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Members recommended that a Paragraph (e) be added to read "No
public address system or electrical amplification will be permitted in
park areas except by special permit."
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Also, members requested that 8 Paragraph (f) be added to readt
"No person or group shall be allowed to use park property to such a
dominant extent that it precludes other members of the general public from
using said park property".
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Section 10 - Bathing and Swimming - Under Paragraph (b), members
questioned the value of leaving "se1f-opening'cans" 1n this paragraph.
Mr. Wilson said that he would check with Bill Burchfield, Harbormaster.
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Members also felt that a new paragraph should be added to this
section to road "No public address system or electrical amplification will
be permitted on beach areas except by special permit". Mr. Wilson said
that he would discuss this item with Mr. Burchfield.
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Regarding Paragraph (0, members recommended that the word
"illegal" be placed before drugs and alcoholic beverages.
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Members also questioned whether or not wording relative to nude
sun bathing being prohibited be added to this section.
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Section 11 - Boating - Under Paragraph (a), place the words "except
'electrical" after the word motorized instead of after the word boat.
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Section 13 - Hunting and Firearms - Again, members expressed the fact that
fishing not be prohibited.
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Section 14 - Picnic Areas and Use -,Paragraph (c)t change to read: "Parks
and Recreation Director will regulate activities in picnic areas......
Also, in line 6 of this same paragraph. change "department personnel" to
read Parks and Recreation Director.
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Section 15 - Games - Members questioned the inclusion of badminton. Also,
in the last sentence, it was recommended that the words "specifically
designated and set aside for such recreational use" he deleted in favor of
"euitable.for said activities".
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Section 16 - Horseback Riding - No commento.
Members had no comments on Sections 18 through 23.
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Section 24 - Noise - Members requested that this section be clear as to
prohibit excessive and unnecessary noise that may be offensive to other
park UBers.
Members had no comments on Sections 25 through 27.
Section 28 - DrunkennesB and Use of Narcotics - Members recommended that
the word "i11egel" be placed between alcohol and drugs.
Section 29
No comments.
Section 30 - Proper Use of Facilities - Members recommended that Paragraph
(c) be deleted.
Section 31 - Camping - Under Paragraph (e)) change 10:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m.
There were no further comments on the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Wilson explained that input was being received from various
departments and that they would have another opportunity to review the
draft.
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Comments by Board Members - Mr. Wood inquired about members
receiving tickets to Philadelphia Phillie games scheduled for Saturday and
Sunday, April 2nd and 3rd. Several members requested tickets for these
games and Mr. Wilson stated that he would make arrangements.
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Mr. Fuchs stated that the scoreboard at Jack Russell Stadium is
not working properly and causes considerable problems. Mr. Wilson said
that he had met with an electrical engineer from Tampa who represents the
manufacturing company of the scoreboard and that remedial action is being
investigated.
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Mr. Ford showed members a newspaper article relative to
compliments that the City received on Glen Oaks Golf Course. Mr. Wilson
indicated that it was nice to receive articles such as thist especially
since we have had problems with maintenance in the past.
Mr. Wood inquired about oil washing up on north Clearwater
Beach. He stated that he visited this section and got oil allover him.
Mr. Wilson said that he would investigate.
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Mrs. Schultz said that she had received compliments regarding the
soccer fields at the Eddie C. Moore Complext but also a need evidently
exists for additional marked parking. Alsot Mrs. Schultz expressed
concerns about the poor condition of the annual beds on Memorial Causeway
and of maintenance to the Causeway in general. Mr. Wilson responded that
the department has not had good response from annuals on the Causeway and
that he would look into the situation. He also stated that maintenance
haa been reduced recently because of heavy problems with seaweed and
seaworms on Clearwater Beach.
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" HrB. Schultz inquired about the placement of splitrail fencing to'
designate the parking area boside McKay Athletic Field on Handalay
'Avenue. Hr. WilBon said' that he would look into this situation. Further,
Mrs.', Schultz inquired about improvements needed to the boat ramp by the
Youth Maritime Center. Mt. Wilson informed Mrs. 'Sc.hultz tba't' the boat
ramps in the City come under the supervision of Mr. Bill Burchfield and
she might want 'to contact him regarding the fncilities. Mrs. Schultz also
inquired about when Sand Key Park will be opened to the public by the
County. Mr. WilBon Buggested that Mrs. Schultz contact Fred McLean of the
County Parks Department to find 'this information. ,He also said that he
would cheek with Mr. McLean. Mrs. Schultz also suggested that the
"Citizen's Choice Amendment" be placed on the 'next agenda of the Parks &
Recreation Board for discussion.
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