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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-05-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 17, 1956 The meeting was called to order at 7:52 P.M. by Chairman Westree. Present besides the Chairman were Commissioners Stuart, Huntington, McClellan, Nielsen and Pedley, and City Manager Nelson. The minutes of the meeting of April 19, 1956 were read and approved as written. Chairman Westree conducted the election of a new Chairman, ,- The names of Commissioner McClellan and Commissioner Nieisea were placed in nomination but both declined to serve. Comm. Nielson placed the Name of Fred Huntington in nomination, after which the nominations were declared closed. On a unanimous ballot, Fred Huntington was elected Chairman to serve for a term of one year. Secretary read a letter from Mr. David Nelms, requesting permission be granted to remove two Olive trees on the front of his property at 987 Oak Avenue. Mr. Nelms was present and explained he is in the process of constructing a residence on the front lot and one tree is blocking the driveway and also the driveway to the front property. After discussion, Comm. McClellan moved that the matter be referred to the Tree Committee and if they agree that removal is advisable, they be given authorization to dispatch a memorandum to the City Council, so recommending, and, if not, it be referred back to the Commission. Seconded by Comm. Nielson. All ayes. Motion carried. Clinton Pedley, a new member of the Commission, was assigned to serve on the Tree Committee, along with Commissioners Felt and Stuart. Chairman Huntington reported on the Softball League which is being conducted in the City. This activity is being sponsered in conjunction with the Oceanside League under the Oceanside Recreational Department and all materials have been purchased by the school and the only expense to the City will be $3.00 per evening for maintenance of the diamond. After discussion, Comm. Stuart moved the authorization for this service, not to exceed $10^.00 per week for the Rocking Chair Softball League. Seconded by Comm. McClellan. All ayes. M0tion carried, It was reported that the Cocos Plumosas for Elm Avenue have been purchased from the Keeline-Wilcox Company at Brea, California, at aYprice of $5175 each for the 4 to 5 foot tree, with 7| % for delivery. After discussion, Comm. Nielson moved that the Commission ratify the purchase of forty (40) Cocoas Plumosas Trees as has been contracted for not to exceed $275.00. Seconded by Comm. McClellan. All ayes. Motion carried. City Manager Nelson reported the City Council approved the plan for the rest-rooms, as Recommended by the Commission and that Contractor R. L. Watson will start construction within the next week so that the rest-rooms will be available for use sometime in June. The Junior Women's Club has requested that the City assist in the installation of the playground equipment at the Park in accordance with the plan drawn up by the Oceanside Recreational Director, Such installation will be made by members of the Public Works Department, as requested. City Manager Nelson requested the Commission's discussion on items to be included in the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1956-57. After discussion, the following items were approved to be included in the budget: Personal Services - The hiring of a part-time Park Superintendent, to care for the Park and conduct an extensive tree-trimming program throughout the City, with the other portion of the salary for this position to be charged to the Public Works Department. Contractual Services: Travel $ 25.00 Gas and Lisjht 50.00 Water 350.00 Repair of Equip. 50.00 Kepair of Bldg. 150.00 Tree Trimming 2,000.00 Materials and Supplies Small Tools 350.00 Fertilizer 300.00 Misc. Mat. & Supplies 100.00 Rental of Equipment 500.00 Equipment Outlay 250.00 After discussion of the possibility of recreational facilities at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Comm. Pedley moved that the Commission urge the City Council to vigorously pursue ways and means of acquiring property on the Lagoon for swimming and recreational purposes. Seconded by Comm. McClellan. All ayes. Motion carried. After a review of items to be included in the budget, Conun. McClellan moved that the budget, in the amount of $4,125 be fecommended to the City Council. Seconded by Comm. Stuart. Upon proper motion for adjournment, the meeting was adjourned at 10:59 P.M.