HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-02-1999CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
August 2, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Datillo, Bob Gorham, Regina Mead, Harvey Renshaw, Bill
Schmidt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Colin Finnigan. Marianne Kulac, Richard Thurm (Alt.)
ALSO ATTENDING: Nancy Hanson, City Recreation Director
The Meeting was called to order by Chairman John Datillo at 5:10 pm who then confirmed that
this Meeting was rescheduled from the original meeting date of July 26, 1999 due to the
storm-caused power outage at City facilities that date. He also appointed Bob Gorham as Acting
Secretary for this Meeting.
In reviewing the Minutes of the January 25, 1999 Meeting it was noted that Bob Gorham's name
had been misspelled. Harvey Renshaw moved they be accepted with that correction; Regina Mead
seconded the motion which was then passed unanimously by Board Members present.
The Recreation Department Financial Report was reviewed and lagging income from racquetball
facilities use noted.
The Recreation Director presented her Report. Items discussed by the Board Members included:
-Receipt of the FRDAP grant covering land purchase costs for Patriots Park
- Continuing high attendance at the Youth Center despite lower than historical participation in
summer youth activities
- Greater activity being generated by the new Tennis Pro at the Recreation Center
- Scheduled use of the Canaveral City Park fields for soccer this fall
- Completion of engineering plans for the boardwalk and fishing pier at Manatee Park
Under New Business, Board Members recognized cost limitations for major revampment of the
Canaveral City Park facilities but reached consensus that the Recreation Director investigate the
possibility of using $2000.00 available in donated funds for that purpose to erect a sign identifying
the Park on Orange Avenue and deferred any formal such recommendation pending receipt of
cost estimates. Board Members also unanimously recommended that the City pursue possible
"partnerships" with adjacent businesses and landowners before proceeding further with any formal
actions on the proposed Center Street passive park. One major concern noted was the lack of
available parking space.
No Unfinished Business was introduced.
Under Discussion, Bob Gorham moved and Bill Schmidt seconded a motion to reschedule the
next Board Meeting to October 11, 1999, due to the planned absence of many Members. The
motion was passed unanimously by Members present.
Chairman John Datillo called for a motion to Adjourn the Meeting. Harvey Renshaw so moved,
and Bill Schmidt seconded the motion which passed unanimously by Members present. The
meeting was then adjourned at 5:55 pm by the Chairman.
( Signature ) Oct 11-99 ( Signature ) 10/11/99
John Datillo, Chairman (Date) , Acting Secretary (Date)