HomeMy WebLinkAboutRec. Minutes-mtg-05-23-1994CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION BOARD MEETING
May 23, 1994
Attendees: Nancy Hanson, Rec. Director Harvey Renshaw Pat Bender
Colin Finnegan Bill Schmidt John Porter, Council Member
Michael Gulskin, Pub. Wks. Director Terry Stoms
Absentees: Regina Mead Marianne Kulac
I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pat Bender at 5:05.
II. There were no minutes of the previous meeting for approval.
III.The budget was reviewed and notation was made that each line item is on schedule
or ahead of schedule.
IV. The Director's reports were reviewed and accepted with favorable comments.
V. Unfinished Business:
Under discussion was the proposed Park or Recreation project at the Long Point
Road property. John Porter presented a tentative plan for utilization of that
property to best advantage with least expenditures. Terry Stoms offered his
expertise as County Planner , and the following items were offered and discussed:
A. The property is declared a wetland, and permitting for development may be
questionable. Another avenue may be to declare it a park area while remaining
dedicated to wetlands classification.
B. It is feasible to develop only a partial area of the parcel, that portion
adjacent to the Plaza Condominiums; necessitating an easement from Plaza for bicycle
and pedestrian access.
C. The County may claim a portion for park development, and aid in the clearing,
as well as assistance in obtaining approval from the St. Johns' Water Authority.
D. Harvey suggested an investigation into requirements for both handicapped
access and parking.
E. Pat suggested contact with F.I.T. for aid from Environmental and Ecological
Department personnel and students.
F. Mike Gulskin, offered to pursue labor requirements.
G. John noted that grants are available from Environmental Agencies, as well as
matching funds grants from other sources.
Harvey moved that a plan be developed for the park, which is to be located on the
west side of the Long Point property. Bill seconded, and the motion carried.
Further, there is a need to: File for permits; Determine from whom we need lists of
requirements; Obtain names of owners of adjacent properties.
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
Mike announced that New City Park plans,(Taylor Avenue), are firm for Xeriscape
completion within four months. Funding is from the Beautification Board, pending
Council's consideration.
The next regular meeting of the Recreation Board will be on September 26, however,
should Long Point property plans require the Board's input, Nancy will arrange
meetings as needed.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20.
tfully submitted,
Pat Bender, (acting for Marianne Kulac, Secretary)