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09/23/1985 ., . \ ..... ,~",' , . '. ; 1 . .. . ~ " . . , .". " ,:' ')"" ~ . " 1 , ~." . . ,e,. I', :..;'. ',<," \ .'> I' ,',..:, ,. , . 1',1" I:'> 'r',': : \ , ~. '. " I ' ",l , " .. ,~ ~ : I': :'::'/: :'.)\, :. ~I', ~ .... ~. " ,: r ..' ~.. :y I .. c , Q'l;-';' . 'r'Y~,\ , . '1.:,,' ".\' (,' .' I" ........1-. " , ,)', .- < a~~ i. .... ..:.;,:'.< .". ' ." , " , . ,; ~ ,'. J PARKS AND RECRgATION BOARD MINUTES ,/ ./ "/ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1985 ,The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held at the Parks and Recreation Office of the City Hall Annex on Monday, September 23, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Mr. Murray Fuchs, Co-Chairperson Elizabeth McMahon, Hr. Dorr Snoyenbos, Mrs. Jacquelyn Tobin and Co-Chairperson Charles, Wood. Mr. Eric Ford arrived as the meeting broke up and was late due to a previous commitment with youth activities. Dr. Ira Berger, Mr. Mark E. Legue and Dr. LaMar MacNutt were unable to attend. Mr. Ream Wilson was in attendance. Mr. Wood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Fuchs moved that the Board Minutes of August 26th, 1985, be approved as mailed. Mrs. Tobin, seconded the motion which passed. Mr. Wood turned the meeting over to Mr. Wilson for reports. 1985/86 'Budget - Mr. Wilson explained to members that the City Commission, at their last Commission meeting, approved the Operating and Capital Budgets for the 1985/86 fiscal year. Basically, our Operating and Capital Budgets were approved as originally submitted. However, travel/training budgets were reduced and an objective of the City Commission is that all City D~partments make every attempt to save 1% of their new budget. Salary savings could not be used for this 1% and Department Heads were encouraged to operate their Department in as efficient a ~anner ~s p~Bsible. Regarding the Capital Budget, Mr. Wilson explained that there were no changes to what was originally approved at the first hearing. However, additional park impact fees )ave been collected aince original bu~get hearings and recommendations might be made to use some of these monies to take the plice of, general revenue dollars that were originally cut. Impact monies would not replace all monies cut, but they woutd assist in certain projects. Capital Projects - Members were informed that the building at the Bomber Complex is about three-fourths complete and should be finished in the next f.w weeks. Also, finishing touches are being ap'plied to the res t room/ concession bu iid i ng at the Eddi e Moore Complex. Further, the Countryside Soccer/Football Fields are progressing nicely and should be ready for Boccer activity around the 1at of November. David Martin Soccer Field - A dedication ceremony unveiling the sign in honor of David Martin will be scheduled for the near .. . h~ l.:~' t ".' : ~, .', , ". '" I . ,', '" ...:.;, "...., ';~: ..',.: ....: ;" ;'::) ,? i;;;~,; ':,::ib{:::/{'i;\"'., " , ,.~".. ""'.. 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Elizabeth McMahon is very active with that program and explained to members that it would be held on October 5th with approximately thirty-one civic groups participating. This includes s~hools~ churcheB~ homeowners a8sociatlons~ etc. She explained that the Sanitation Department plays an extremely active role and that a Hot Line has been established for the removal ,of debris thai is transported to the right-of-way in front of people;s homes or businesses. The Hot Line number is 462-6650 and will be active during the entire month of October. She also explained that McDonald's hamburgers and West Bay Distributors will be providing food for a picnic at Coachman Park for those who participate. Further~ Ms. McMahon explained that another type Sparkling Clearwater program might be offered in the spring~ Mr. Wilson responded that he had many bumper stick~~s reading "Keep Clearwater Sparkling - Let's All Help". He gave many of these bumpe~ stickers to Ms. McMahon for use during Sparkling Clearwa~er Day. Mr. Fuchs also aaked for some for i~~'"O..:....:" neighbo~B in bis subdivision. '. \I .:,'A " ' ':'". ... ., :( : ';>...'(~' ". ,~....-"'t 1. ' ~ .' ". ~: ,; I, : ", , , future. Mr. Wilson stated that he would work with Eric Ford in that Eric is active in the soccer community. The City Commission had requested that a dedication ceremony be established in conjunction with some exhibition type activity which would involve more people. Mr. Wilson informed members that he would notify them of this dedication ceremony in the' event it Is held prior to the October meeting. Other Reports - Mr. Fuchs asked about the proposal of Chi Chi Rodriquez Youth Foundation building a golf course in north Clearwater. Mr. Wilson explained that a proposal will be coming before the City Commission in the near future for a regulation course to be built on the west side of McMullen Booth Road with a nature trail and driving range type facility on the east side. Re explained that the golf course would not interfere with the soccer/football fields recently constructed. Members appeared quite interested in this project and Mr. Wilson explained that he would keep them informed. Mr. Wilson explained a little about the Chi Chi Rodriquez program and said that they have done an excellent job at Glen Oaks Golf Course and that it has served as an excellent advantage to the City. Not only have adults enjoyed playing Glen Oaks Course but also the Chi Chi Rodriquez educational program has reached many youngsters. Youngsters have benefited not only from educational opportunities but also from the environment and socialization involved at a golf course. Flowers and many of the other beautification efforts at Glen Oaks have beenapearheaded primarily by the young people. Feeling is th~t the Chi Chi Rodriquez Youth Foundation has developed an excellent track record with Glen Oaks and should be in a position to perform an excellent service with n regulation course in north Clearwater. " . . -: ~ "'t ' , , '_.; >' I "c';. '":.:. :'1',,' , ,:' "'.:'" . . >~,'~ , '. ., . . L~ " ~ ~ ' ,,' , ,,.), ~ '''., ' , . I 1. '.' , .' .: ' . ,".: '!l . ;~.:. ~". . " l'-:, ~ :'.;',: , ',' ,,', ,,' ,!;:::,,:">:':::', \:". "'," l....~... /.' :rOT . t., ~ ' .' i";:'"' .,' :J; :>;:::,\~.",< :. " _"~I ',. .'.!' ,It" . , . .':" '1"":::>''-:':'';';'' 1'1... ~,"','J' .r" , " , " ::-- < ,. :":,.- , " , :' ,', "', ',.,,: , I ..:.~~." ::"<':~'~":,.::."I:>;, ': .:..~!, I . ~ . ~ .. .' ;'~~: c,,'. ','. ~/ '. ., '.' '" . '. ! ;. .', .t'j '.. " ,- ' I ~'I:,:, : ~. : "~:',j :,'q'~ . . .. , ':. " l:' ~ " ,'.,' . j~~ L~ , . . 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Comments ~ Board Members Elizabeth McMahon - Had no other comments other than explaining Sparkling Clearwater Day and Month. Jacquelyn Tobin - Inquired about the high grass around the Coconuts Restaurant and that it was unsightly. However, ahe understood that the City was not to take the facility over until the middle of November. Mr. Wilson confirmed this and stated that the owner will be contacted and encouraged to continue to maintain the grounds until such time as the City takes the property over. Mrs. Tobin also asked about who supervised and hired the lifeguards at Clearwater Beach. Mr. Wilson responded that this is a responsibility of the Harbormaster. Dort Snoyenbos - Had no comment. "0 . . . , ,. .< . .~ . Murray Fuchs - Expressed his desire to members that since the City paid $800,000 for the acquisition of the Coconuts Lounge, that it should be clear that the facility is programmed and available to all people of Clearwater. He said he had visited the swimming pool on occasions and saw only a few adults using the facility. Mr. Wilson explained that a definite schedule of activities is programmed including swimming instruction in the morning, adult swim from 12 to 1 p.m. and recreational swimming from 1 to 5 p.m. This was the schedule for the: summer months and regular schedules are also in effect for the fall and winter. Mr. Wilson explained that many activities in"th~,n~w recreation center building 'will be of a City wide nature, including Chorus, City Pl~yers and arta and crafts activities. Mrs. Tobin indicated that many people from around the 'City already use the facility in addition to those that just li~e in the Mornings1de/Meadows subdivisions. Existing swimming p601s ~re located 1n the Gre~nwood community, at Morningside, at Ross Norton Park. Bobby Walker Pool and at Pier 60 on the Beach. The overall objective is to have swimming pools, like other ,facilities, within a close distance of residents homes so that they will be easily accessible. Future needs for swimming pool include east Clearwater, the area around Kings Highway or Montclair, and north Clearwater in the Countryside area. Charles Wood -Earlier in the meeting. Mr. Wood stated that a dead palm tree was located on right-aI-way in front of 475 Casler Avenue. 'Mr. Wilson stated he would investigate the situation and have approprIate action taken. . e~ ' Members discussed the' time Recreation Board meetings. and Mr. time be, moved back to the usual 7 seconded this motion which pd88~d. In view :f~itire Paiks and, Recreatfon Board, meetinga of starting the Fuchs moved that 30 p.m. Dorr Snoyenbos of this motion, will start at 7:30 Pa rks and the starting ~r:?':" ,V, ."-\:: ~:. , ", .,,~., .. ' . " ., .' ;,.'.' 4~:~:, . "t ,J ,~, ~~(I: :.': ',:~t.' , , ,..:.. :t' . 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