06/26/2007
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 26, 2007
Present: Jonathan Wade Chair
Ray Shaw Vice-Chair
Brooks Hammac Board Member
Allen Weatherilt Board Member
Absent: Tom Fletcher Board Member
Ron Whitcomb Board Member
Jane Williams Board Member
Also Present: Kevin Dunbar Director-Parks & Recreation
Marsha Beall Staff Assistant
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. at the Morningside Recreation Center.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
2 - Approval of Minutes – May 22, 2007
Member Hammac moved to approve the minutes of May 22, 2007 as submitted to
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members. The was duly seconded and .
3 – Old Business
a) Capital Projects Update – Mr. Dunbar reviewed the Capital Improvement Projects report:
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Joe DiMaggio – will bring agenda item forward on August 16 for the demolition of the field
house, sidewalks, courts and trees.
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Morningside Recreation – awaiting Federal notification and Council input on project
viability.
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Countryside Sports Complex/Chi Chi Rodriquez – Chi Chi’s is looking to move their
existing clubhouse over to the Plex and then expand the original clubhouse site to include
fourteen classrooms. Finalizing land swap properties for 2009.
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Office on Aging – 9,000 magazines distributed. At least once a year, every senior citizen in
the local community will receive a copy. Transportation – assembling a coalition to put a
funding model in place in order to apply for a grant to help develop an on-demand
transportation system.
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Lake Chautauqua/Equestrian Preserve – FCT grant was submitted in coordination with
Trust for Public Land this past May. Waiting for answer in September.
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Countryside Community Park- received a county grant of $125,000 for the restroom
concession building.
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Jack Russell Stadium – demolition contractor approved by City Council on 6/7/07. Meeting
6/27/07 to receive schedule for stadium demolition.
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Armory – in permitting process. Start renovation by end of summer.
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Long Center Restroomsproject on schedule for completion July 2007.
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Doggie Day Parking Lot – Crest Lake Park. The old Parkways Motel site has been cleared.
Sod and landscape being planted. Early completion expected.
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. Nursery - survey complete, drawings for new metal building 90% complete.
. Memorial Causeway landscape - Phase III. FOOT has approved drawings to landscape
remaining medians. Will go out to bid.
. Enterprise Dog Park - received grant funding. Environmental assessment of property is
underway. Construction to begin Fall 2007.
. Kapok Spur Trial - submitted an OGT grant on 3/15/07. Waiting to hear back.
. Druid Road Trail - 90% plans received for Clearwater Beach connector.
. EastlWest Trail - everything completed from Long Center to NE Coachman Road, with the
exception of the bridge that will cross over the creek. Expect completion by end of July.
. Mandalay Channel Bridge - contract has been awarded. The kick-off construction meeting
was yesterday. Construction completion estimated at 413 days.
. Adopt a Park - currently have 19 partners, which exceeds projection for this year.
. Other - updates on additional ongoing project are part of this report and submitted to
members.
b) Upcoming Recreation Events
The Clearwater Parks & Recreation Calendar for June-July 2007 was distributed to
members. Highlights include July 3 & 4 - Clearwater Celebrates America at Coachman Park.
4 - New Business
a) Morningside Recreation Center
Member Hammac was in receipt of a letter directed to the Parks and Recreation Board
from Ms. Norene Marlow, Chair of Morningside Recreation Center Committee. The Morningside-
Meadows Homeowner's Association (MMHA) is requesting board support in keeping the
Morningside Recreation Center open. Discussion ensued. Members agreed to table this item for
the July meeting to expatiate their recommendation to City Council. A response will be sent to Ms.
Marlow advising her of this decision.
NOT ON AGENDA
Chair Wade requested landscape maintenance at Cherry Harris Park.
5 - Adiournment
Members adjourned at 8:20p.m.
The next meeting will be held July 24, 2007 at Long Center./,./ r'o' /'
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