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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

West Melbourne, FL · March 9, 2022

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MAYOR Hal J. Rose Recreation Department DEPUTY MAYOR Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director Andrea Young Veterans Memorial Complex 2285 Minton Road COUNCIL MEMBERS West Melbourne, FL 32904 Daniel Batcheldor Phone: (321) 837-7779 Pat Bentley Fax: (321) 768-2390 John Dittmore www.westmelbourne.gov Daniel McDow Stephen Phrampus PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES March 9, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Curry called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Chairman Curry led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: Linda Palardy, Diana Adams, Jack Masson, Sandy Carbon, Donald Curry, Linda Smura and Kimberly McGibany. Also present: Council Liaison Daniel McDow, Parks & Recreation Director Richard Boprey, and Special Projects Coordinator Sandi Wood. 3. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Chairman Curry introduced Council Members Andrea Young, Stephen Phrampus and Assistant City Manager Tom Bradford. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 12, 2022 Chairman Curry made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 12, 2022 meeting, seconded by Member Carbon. Motion carried 7-0 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Budget for 2022-2023 –Bleachers/Canopy cover at Skate Park Parks and Recreation Director Boprey advised that citizens had asked for a raised canopy and bleachers for the skate park and presented a concept of what bleachers and canopy would look like. Member Palardy made a motion to accept the concept of bleachers and canopy at the skate park, member McGibany seconded. Motion passed 7-0. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 2 B. Budget for 2022-2023 – New pavilion at Clements Wood Park Parks and Recreation Director Boprey presented the board with a concept of a pavilion with water, grill and electric that is similar to the pavilions at the West Melbourne Community Park. A motion was made by Member Masson to accept the concept of a new pavilion with water, grill and electric, seconded by Member Adams. Motion passed 7-0 6. PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATES A. Playground at Clements Wood Park. Parks and Recreation Director Boprey advised the board that funding in the amount of $80,000 for a new playground at Clements Wood Park has been approved by the City Council. Chairman Curry asked if the Recreation Department has contacted the current playground manufacturer to see if there are replacement parts available instead of replacing the playground. Director Boprey advised that he had not contacted the manufacturer as the age of the current playground would not have current parts in stock and any attempt to repair the playground would create a liability to the City. A motion was made by member Masson to replace the playground, seconded by member Smura. Motion passed 7-0. Council Liaison McDow advised that the selected playground would need to come back the Parks and Recreation Board for selection before presented to Council. Director Boprey advised that he would be bringing 3 concepts and quotes for playgrounds to the next meeting to ask for the Board’s recommendation before it is presented to Council for approval. There was also discussion about a playground at Tallwood Park. Director Boprey advised that he has future plans for Tallwood Park to expand it as an exercise park with a walking track and additional workout stations. Director Boprey advised he was in receipt of the list of items from Chairman Curry that he felt needed attention in the parks. B. Parks Maintenance Crew subsidence project at Skate Park Director Boprey advised that the Parks and Recreation maintenance crew had replaced 15 thousand pounds of top soil and 2 thousand square feet of sod under the top rim of the skate bowl due to erosion. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Council Liaison Daniel McDow mentioned there is a Special Olympics Recognition that will be held at the West Melbourne Community Park Amphitheater on March 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. He also mention there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Water Treatment Facility on Tuesday March 15 at 10 am. There was a question presented to Council Member McDow at the Business Advisory Board in reference to trails connected to the canal system. He believes it is in the comprehensive plan for parks and it should be addressed in upcoming meetings for a response to the Business Advisory Committee. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Member Masson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Member Adams. Motion carried 7-0. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Page 3 The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. The next scheduled meeting will be May 11, 2022 at 6 p.m.

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MAYOR Hal J. Rose Recreation Department DEPUTY MAYOR Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Andrea Young Director Veterans Memorial Complex COUNCIL MEMBERS 2285 Minton Road Daniel Batcheldor West Melbourne, FL 32904 Pat Bentley Phone: (321) 837-7779 Daniel McDow Fax: (321) 768-2390 John Dittmore www.westmelbourne.org Stephen Phrampus PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA March 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 12, 2022 4. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Budget for 2022-2023 – Bleachers/Canopy cover at Skate Park B. Budget for 2022-2023 - A new pavilion at Clements Wood 6. PARKS & RECREATION UPDATES A. Playground at Clements Wood Park B. Parks Maintenance Crew subsidence project at Skate Park 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS 8. ADJOURNMENT 2022 scheduled meetings - May 11, July 13, Sept 14, Nov 9 All persons wishing to be heard should appear in person at these hearings or send written comments to the City Clerk. All persons and parties are hereby advised that if they should decide to appeal any decision made by the City with respect to any matter considered at the public meeting or hearing described in this notice, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, said person or party may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (Chapter 286, Florida Statutes). In compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting should contact the City’s ADA coordinator at 837-7774 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting. MAYOR Hal J. Rose Recreation Department DEPUTY MAYOR Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director Andrea Young Veterans Memorial Complex 2285 Minton Road COUNCIL MEMBERS West Melbourne, FL 32904 Daniel Batcheldor Phone: (321) 837-7779 Pat Bentley Fax: (321) 768-2390 John Dittmore www.westmelbourne.gov Daniel McDow Stephen Phrampus PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES January 12, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER Member Palardy called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL Member Palardy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: Linda Palardy, Diana Adams, Jack Masson, Sandy Carbon, Donald Curry and Linda Smura. Also present: Council Liaison Daniel McDow, Parks & Recreation Director Richard Boprey, Special Projects Coordinator Sandi Wood and City Attorney Morris Richardson. 3. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS/INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS City Attorney Richardson advised the new board on the Sunshine Law and how it relates to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. BOARD ELECTIONS Member Palardy made a motion to elect Member Curry as Chair. Seconded by Member Adams. Motion carried 6-0 Member Palardy made a motion to elect Member Adams as Vice Chair. Seconded by Member Curry. Motion carried 6-0. 5. PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATES Parks and Recreation Director Boprey presented updates on the Park Maintenance Building Renovation Project, the Clements Wood Park Restroom Renovation Project, the Veterans Memorial Complex Landscaping and Irrigation Project, the Splash Pad Maintenance, Floor 3-1 resurfacing and canopy shade structure. A report was also provided on the FOD Finance Report and the COVID testing site. Members questioned the format of the Agenda Items updates and wording that asked to accept each of these items. It was agreed that future agenda status update items would ask to “receive” versus “accept” the items. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Council Liaison Daniel McDow presented the members with a flyer for a Special Olympics Recognition Ceremony that will be held at the West Melbourne Community Park Amphitheater on March 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. 7. SUMMARY Chair Curry stated that he is glad to be a member and wants the board to be an asset to the Parks and Recreation Department and will encourage the flow of information and ideas to the Parks and Recreation Director and Board members. Parks and Recreation Director Boprey thanked the board and encouraged members to feel free to come to his office any time for questions, updates and ideas and any general conversation. There being no further business, Member Masson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Member Carbon. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. The next scheduled meeting will be March 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. __________________________ _______________________ Donald Curry, Chairman Richard Boprey, Director, Parks & Recreation 3-2 AGENDA ITEM March 9,2022, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Approved for Submittal By: Rich Boprey _______________________________________________________ Rich Boprey, Parks and Recreation Director To Be Presented By: Rich Boprey _______________________________________________________ Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director To: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members From: Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director Date: March 9, 2022 SUBJECT Project topic for 2022-2023 Budget: Bleachers with Canopy cover for Skate Park area. RECOMMENDATION Parks and Recreation Director recommends that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Review and approve the concept of the Skate Park bleachers and shade project. FISCAL IMPACT Parks and Recreation Director currently requesting quotes for the project. 5A - 1 March 9, 2022 DISCUSSION The attached picture is a concept of the potential project to be completed at the Skate Park to include bleacher space and a canopy covering the seating area. 5A - 2 March 9, 2022 AGENDA ITEM March 9, 2022, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Approved for Submittal By: Rich Boprey _______________________________________________________ Rich Boprey, Parks and Recreation Director To Be Presented By: Rich Boprey _______________________________________________________ Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director To: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members From: Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director Date: March 9, 2022 SUBJECT Project topic for 2022-2023 Budget: New Pavilion at Clements Wood Park. RECOMMENDATION Parks and Recreation Director recommends that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Review and recommend the construction of a new pavilion at Clements Wood Park. FISCAL IMPACT Parks and Recreation Director to acquire quotes. 5B - 1 March 9, 2022 DISCUSSION A new pavilion to be constructed at Clements Wood Park adjacent to the new playground and the recently renovated bathroom facilities. The pavilion would include water, electricity, picnic tables and a bar-b-que grill. 5B - 2 March 9, 2022 AGENDA ITEM March 9, 2022, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Approved for Submittal By: Rich Boprey _______________________________________________________ Rich Boprey, Parks and Recreation Director To Be Presented By: Rich Boprey _______________________________________________________ Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director To: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members From: Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director Date: March 9, 2022 SUBJECT New playground at Clements Wood Park RECOMMENDATION Parks and Recreation Director recommends that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Recommend approval of the purchase and installation of a new playground at Clements Wood Park. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the amount of $80,000 in the 2021-2022 Budget. 6A - 1 March 9, 2022 DISCUSSION The attached picture is a concept of the potential playground to be installed at Clements Wood Park. 6A - 2 March 9, 2022 AGENDA ITEM March 9, 2022, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Approved for Submittal By: Rich Boprey _______________________________________________________ Rich Boprey, Parks and Recreation Director To Be Presented By: Rich Boprey _______________________________________________________ Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director To: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members From: Rich Boprey, Parks & Recreation Director Date: March 9, 2022 SUBJECT Parks Maintenance crew project at Skate Park. RECOMMENDATION Parks and Recreation Director recommends that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Receive the completed project status update at the Community Skate Park bowl area. FISCAL IMPACT In line with Parks Maintenance and Repair (2021-2022 Budget). 6B - 1 March 9, 2022 DISCUSSION The attached picture shows the completed work along the perimeter area of the concrete bowl. The work included 15,000 lbs of top soil and 2,000 square feet of new sod. 6B - 2 March 9, 2022

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