Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Regular MeetingWest Melbourne, FL · March 9, 2022
Minutes
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.
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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.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting will be May 11, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Agenda
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
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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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