HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-2006 Regular MeetingRECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
December 4, 2006
Members Present: John Dattilo, Harvey Renshaw, Connie Trautman, Gene Petre
Members Absent: Bob Gorham, Marianne Kulac-Taiani, Regina Mead
Others Present: Nancy Hanson, Director of Parks and Recreation
1. Chairman Harvey Renshaw called the meeting to order at 5:05 PM at the City
Hall Annex.
II. Gene Petre moved and John Dattilo seconded the motion to accept the minutes
of the July 24, 2006 meeting as written. Motion was unanimously approved by
all members present.
III. Nancy Hanson, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida reviewed the Recreation Department Budget with all
members present.
W. The Director of Parks & Recreation, Nancy Hanson presented her report
which included programs recently completed, as well as, those planned
through the end of 2006. Board Members took special note for the following:
a) Banana River Park project is almost completed with a possible spring
dedication.
b) Park reservation permit at Manatee Park has been increased from $50 to
$75.
c) Co-ed softball season ( September to mid December ) are now engaged in
playoffs.
d) Robert Lefever has now become a full time employee in the recreation
Department effective October 1, 2006.
e) Cape Canaveral City Park grant (FRDAP) has been submitted to DEP
Department of Environmental Protection) and includes a possible
complete make -over of the City Park with improvements. This project
may begin in January or February of 2007.
f) Cape View Park is not available to the general public during the time that
children are in session.
g) Holiday Tree Lighting Program is scheduled for December 17th.
V Under Unfinished Business included review and discussion of the drainage
problems at Manatee Park which are not yet resolved. Discussions with the
City Manager by our Parks and Recreation Director, Nancy Hanson hopefully
will generate a solution to this on going problem.
VI Under New Business — Nancy Hanson, Parks & Recreation Director reported
the Raindeer Run will now be managed and operated by the Parks and
Recreation Department begining in 2007. All expenses will be deducted
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from the event's income and profits will be made to United Way. This event
will have assistance in the event operations from United Way, Space Coast
Runners Club and various department's within the City of Cape Canaveral.
Cherie Down Park — discussion took place regarding the possible transfer of
Ownership by the County of Brevard to the City Of Cape Canaveral.
Discussion included the positive and negative aspects. The memo of May 23,
2006 from Director Hanson to the Mayor, Council Members and City
Manager was presented and discussed in detail. It was felt by some members
present, that this undertaking requires further investigation. A motion made
by Gene Petre and seconded by Connie Trautman — The City of Cape
Canaveral Recreation Advisory Board recommends that this Board have the
opportunity to review any County of Brevard proposal and/or agreement for
the City of Cape Canaveral to acquire, operate and maintenance of Cherie
Down Park. All members present voted : Yea 3 ( Harvey Renshaw, Connie
Trautman and Gene Petre ) Nay 1 ( John Dattilo ) — Motion carried.
VII No further discussion requests were made by any Board Member.
VIII, Gene Petre moved and seconded by John Dattilo that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was passed unanimously among Members present.
Chairman Harvey Renshaw announced the next Recreation Advisory Board
meeting is sc ed for January 22, 2007, and adjourned the meeting at
PM.
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