HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07-27-2010RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 POLK AVENUE
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gene Petre, Stephanie Robinson, Carol Delano, John Dattilo,
Chris Hale
MEMBERS ABSENT: Doug Raymond
OTHERS PRESENT:
Robert Lefever, Director of Parks & Recreation
Joyce Hamilton, Kiwanis Club
Leo Nicolas, Guest
Dave Schirtzinger ,Guest
Stephen Jarvis, Guest
Fran Norman, Board Secretary
Chairman Gene Petre called the meeting to order at 5:30.
1. The board listened to a Dog Park Presentation by Dave Schirtzinger.
2. The board interviewed prospective board member, Steve Jarvis. A move was
made by Gene Petre, seconded by Carol Delano to recommend that the City
Council appoint Steve Jarvis to the Recreation Board.
3. John Dattilio moved and Stephanie Robinson seconded the motion to approve the
minutes from May 25, 2010. Motion was unanimously approved by all Members
present.
4. Director Robert Lefever presented his report for June and July 2010. There were
no questions from the Board.
5. There was a discussion regarding the City of Cape Canaveral acquiring Cheri
Down Park from the County of Brevard and the School Board. The County will
no longer be maintaining the park because of budget cuts. Robert Lefever said he
was getting information on the costs and possibly putting in parking meters. Gene
Petre agreed with the idea of parking meters since he notices that most of the cars
are from out of town. Robert indicated we can take over "as is" with only daily
maintenance. Chris Hale stated that this undertaking requires further
investigation.
6. There was no new business. Under old business Stephanie Robinson stated she
was in favor of a dog park in Cape Canaveral. John expressed his concern
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regarding the city's liability. He asked what if a dog bites someone, another dog
or if a dog escapes. Dave Schirtzinger responded that the city would not be liable
if the dog park is not staffed. He said it would be self patrolled by the patrons
using the park. Gene Petre replied that it was still city property. Chris Hale stated
that the city is not liable for the softball league he plays on at the City Park.
Robert Lefever also stated that if the conditions are safe and there is proper up
keep, the city would not be liable. Gene Petre made a motion to request a written
Dog Park Plan with income, expenses and total make ready costs prior to any
acceptance or rejection of the plan at the park in Cape Canaveral. Chris Hale
seconded the motion and with all in favor the motion passed.
7. Joyce Hamilton commended Robert Lefever on the success of Friday Fest and
Movie In The Park and especially Summer Camp. She has a friend who has a
Special needs child attending camp and they have met his needs.
Director Robert Lefever announced that The Kids Community Awareness Day will take
place on Saturday, July 31 st from 10:00am to 2:0Opm and that Thursday the 29th we will
stuff backpacks with school supplies. Everyone is welcome to come to the recreation
complex and help.
No further discussion requests were made by any Board Member.
John Dattilo moved and seconded by Stephanie Robinson that the meeting by adjourned.
The motion was passed unanimously among Members present. Chairman Gene Petre
invited everyone to a tour of the parks after the meeting and announced the next
Recreation Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2010, and adjourned
the meeting at 6:47PM.
Gene Petre, Chairperson, , Secretary