HomeMy WebLinkAboutRec. Minutes-mtg-11-27-1995CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION BOARD MEETING
November 27, 1995
MEMBERS ATTENDING: John Datillo, Colin Finnegan, Bob Gorham, Regina Mead, Harvey
Renshaw, Richard Thurm (First Alternate)
Marianne Kulac, Bill Schmidt
Burt Bruns, City Councilman
Nancy Henson, City Recreation Director
The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Colin Finnegan at 3:00 p.m.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
ALSO ATTENDING:
Chairman Finnegan introduced Richard Thurm as a newly appointed First Alternate Member to
the Recreation Board, and confirmed that due to Regular Member absences he would be a voting
member at this Board Meeting.
The Minutes of the September 25, 1995, Meeting were approved as submitted.
The results of the Recreation Department 94-95 Budget Year were reviewed and noted to be
essentially on target as modified during the year.
Recreation Director Henson presented her Activities Report consisting of the following items:
1. The Fall Classic Doubles Tennis Tournament - 24 entrants participated.
2. The Haunted Forest - some 360 persons (+/-) attended and volunteer assistance and
sponsorships were excellent for what is planned to become an annual Cape Canaveral event.
3. Recreation Center's 20th Anniversary Racquetball Tournament - entry fees and sponsorships
more than adequately covered costs for the 49 participants in 82 events.
4. The Kid's Fishing Contest - this first time event was held at the Port, was co -sponsored by the
Fish & Dive Center, and drew 19 participants, ages 6-16.
5. Youth Basketball League - started in October and running for 8 weeks, drew 35 children after
school at the Cape View Elementary facility.
6. Youth Advisory Council - after 2 meetings, some 3 members remain and primarily want to play
Board Games in the Recreation Center on Saturday afternoons; plans for chaperons are being
made to initiate this new program in January, 1996.
7. FRDAP Grant - City engineers are making drawings and developing bid specifications for the
lighting improvement and restroom modifications at the ball park.
8. Upcoming Events - a first annual Christmas Tree lighting for citizens of the City is planned for
December 12 at 7:00 p.m. and all Board Members are urged to attend.
Under Unfinished Business, Recreation Director Henson reported action for a park in the area of
Columbia Drive was still pending site selection. Board Members debated the validity for the City
to proceed with the expenses of this project without apparent full interest by the residents of the
area, but reached no conclusions. Board Members then reviewed copies of the City Recreation
Director's Quarterly Report (for period ending September 30, 1995).
CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION BOARD MEETING - November 27, 1995
(Meeting Minutes Continued)
Under New Business, Board Members reviewed copies of the Recreation and Open Space
Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Member Renshaw moved to amend the wording of Policy
R2-2 to delete the words "all Governments" and substitute therefore the words "Government
agencies". The Board unanimously adopted the change. Member Renshaw then moved the Board
accept the Comprehensive Plan's Goals, Objectives, and Policies with all Recommended
Changes and Evaluations as noted thereon. The Board unanimously passed the motion.
Also under New Business, the Board elected new officers for the 95-96 Year. Results were:
Chairman: Bob Gorham
Vice Chairman: John Datillo
Secretary: Regina Mead
There being no further items of discussion or business before the Board, Chairman Finnegan
adjourned the Meeting at 3:48 p.m.
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