HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-20-77Recreation Board
embers Present:
Viembers Absent;
MeetinF: Oct. 20, 1977
A1rs. Hanson, Mr. Mare, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Nicholas,
Mr. Rhame
Hs. Rigp;s, Mr. Martell°, Dr. Quatsi, Br. Vright
Others Present; Jack Piccalo, Wally Homer, Pam Campbell, Billy ' iggins,
George Studer, Mrs. Thurm.
eeting called to order at 7.30 p.m.
Hs .Hanson asked for board approval to ask Sandy Keane to take
minutes at future meetings.
New members were introduced with Mark Rhame voting in the absence
of regular members.
Mr. Mare motioned to have the reading of the minutes postponed
to next meeting. Second by Sandy Butler. Carried. unanimously.
Jack Piccalo introduced Billy Wiggins, the new groundskeeper, and
Pam Camobell,who is program director,
jack stated that 2 yds. of mulch are needed at a cost of S10-315 per
yd. delivered from "Nlelbourne. Sandy Butler will check into a
possible lower price from S. Cloud.
Jack brought up the breakin at the Rec. Complex and the need for
an alarm system, After a short discussion this was tabled until
discussion period.
Jack reported that a request had been made to have courts donated
for use by the Renaissance House. This was also tabled until
discussion time.
Jack gave a report on the 2nd. annual Racketball and Handball
Tournement. Racketball to take place on / Dec. 2,3,4. Hand ball
the 2nd or 2rd week in Jan. Cost will be 315 per team. T-shirt,
balls,sandwiches, trophies, and an. outside shower will be provided.
..;1,000 is the expected figure to be made before expenses.
7,xpenses will depend on possible help from Brevard Cty. Racketball
Association and the Inner Tennis Shop.
Jack brought up the need to check into pest control for mole crickets
and destruction of the grass. This was tabled until discussion period.
New Business
Pam Campbell reported that as of 6-76 to 6-77, $3,558 was brought into
the and that she made 065 as program director. She stated that many
more programs could and should be offered if the city could afford to pay
more Cor a program director.
Few programs start Nov. 7,with square dancing and SR. Citizen exercise
offered. '-'2x.ercise proFTam is free of charge from B.C.C.
Tractor Replacement
1;1200 has been budeted for a. new lawnmower tractor. Billy Wiggins
stated that the present tractor is not a commercial type. This is
the basis for the budgeted amount. After -4-5Fe thurough research, he
reported that the Kubota. 6000 model is the best buy. This tractor burns
diesel fuel and can use 6 or 7 different attachments with a 10 year
life expectancyotion. was made by Mark Rhame to ask council to
anprove a price for the. tractor not to exceed $3,500. Second by
To Nicholas. Passed unanimously.
Discusson of playground plans tabled until the following meeting.
Nancy Hansonasked why prime times for the racketball courts are
gone at the very beginning of each day. Discussion followed and it
as stated and confirmed that absolutelyno previous reservations
are being made.
rk Rhame motioned Lhat only one reservation per phone call pet- or
per person be allowed. Sandy I3ut1er second. Passed Unanimously.
Basketball Court Construction
After a brief discussion, Jack. asked that more research be done on this
subject. .:11 urm asked that he at in touch with the city engineer and
FrIve a report and estimate of construction. cost.
Discuasion
Nancy asked if the board would be interested in pursuing the idea of
hookthg up with the bike path. "Board agreed.
Penassance House use of courts was discussed and the board agreed that
the courts are for community use and sugested that they check with
B.C.C. courts.
Pest problems were discussed and it was agreed
father check on. the type of care needed.
Alarm system was discussed and it was decided
was needed and was tabled until next meeting.
Jack discussed the athletic equipment to
Sandy Butler motioned that Hack be given
the equipment and sellit at a price that
seconed. Passed unanimously.
that Billy Wiggins
that more information
he sold at the complex.
the authority to purchase
he deems fit Jo Nicholas
leeting adjourned at 10;55 p.m.
Respectively submitted,