HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-22-1999CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MARCH 22, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Datillo, Bob Gorham, Bill Schmidt, Harvey Renshaw
MEMBERS ABSENT: Colin Finnigan, Marianne Kulac, Regina Mead, Richard Thurm (A)
ALSO ATTENDING: Nancy Hanson, Recreation Director
The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman John Datillo at 5:07 p.m.
Harvey Renshaw moved to accept the Minutes of the January 25, 1999 Meeting; Bill Schmidt
seconded. The motion was unanimously carried by members present.
In Review of the Recreation Department Financial Report, members noted that racquetball
income was generally down, while shuffleboard and tennis court use was over projected levels.
Nancy Hanson presented the Recreation Director's Report. Members discussed the following
highlights without formal action:
- On January 29, 1999, the City formally closed and purchased the property known as Patriots
Park and planned upgrades will be implemented at the site.
- On February 15, 1999, the City formally closed and purchased the property identified as
Banana River Park and the existing Five-Year Development Plan will continue as scheduled.
- The scheduled winter events of Kingdom Animalia, Gator Bill, and the Patriots' Day Parade
and celebration were all carried out with considerable community interest and success.
-Planned spring events include the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Bicycle Rodeo, Racquetball
Tournament, and Kids Fishing Contest.
Under Unfinished Business, Bob Gorham recommended that, since Steve Roney has been unable
to attend Board or City Council Meetings to receive his Certificate of Appreciation for Recreation
Board Service, the Recreation Director or Mayor be asked to deliver it to him personally.
Chairman John Datillo concurred and asked Nancy Hanson arrange such action.
Chairman Datillo then announced that the City Council had requested that the Recreation Board
set a date and hold an open hearing as to what actions, if any, were appropriate to revitalize the
Canaveral City Park, especially the Little League Baseball Fields. After discussion, Board
Members agreed to establish 5:00 p.m., April 26, 1999, as a tentative date and to meet as a Board
at the Youth Center at 4:30 p.m. on April 21, 1999, to walk the grounds and facilities for full
understanding of existing conditions.
There being no New Business or Other Discussion before the Board, Harvey Renshaw moved the
Meeting be adjouned and Bob Gorham seconded. The motion was unanimously approved by
members present. Chairman John Datillo declared the Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
( Signature ) May 24-99 (Signature ) 03/24/99
John Datillo, Chairman (Date) Bob Gorham Acting Secretary (Date)