Laserfiche WebLink
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> (As a general rule, public discussion items should be limited to matters on <br /> which the commission may take action.) <br /> 9:11 a.m. 1. Request to Speak from Jason Redmon, Indian River Sports <br /> Complex, Regarding Follow-up on Conversation on 16th Avenue <br /> Street Sports Complex-------------------------------- ------------------------99-- <br /> Derek Muller, 3040 Parr Drive, President, Indian River <br /> Sports Complex (IRSC), stated that he was returning with a <br /> signed petition requesting upgrades to the 16th Street Sports <br /> Complex (the Sports Complex), as discussed at the January <br /> 12, 2016 County Commission meeting. He asked the Board to <br /> allocate $500,000 of the Windsor Property Swap funds <br /> (earmarked for recreational purposes) for one new baseball <br /> field, restrooms, and concession stands. <br /> Jason Redmon, 2538 12th Square SW, spoke about the <br /> importance of athletics for young people, and echoed Mr. <br /> Muller's request for improvements at the Sports Complex. <br /> Commissioner O'Bryan wanted the Clerk or the Budget <br /> Office to do an in-depth evaluation of the Indian River Sports <br /> Complex's finances to see if they had a viable business model <br /> with the long-term potential to succeed. <br /> Commissioner Davis advocated that the County take over the <br /> existing program at the 16th Street Complex, and allocate a <br /> portion of the Windsor money to upgrade the site. <br /> Chairman Solari preferred to utilize the funds from the <br /> Windsor Property Swap to fulfil the County's obligations to <br /> the conservation lands that have already been purchased. <br /> The Board CONSENSUS was to direct staff to see if the <br /> Indian River Sports Complex would be amenable to <br /> terminating its lease with the County for the 16th Street Sports <br /> Complex, and for staff to return to the Board on February 16 <br /> 2016, with a cost estimate for the County to assume operations <br /> at the 16th Street Sports Complex. <br /> It was noted that no changes to the current baseball schedule <br /> would be made this season. <br /> C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS <br /> None <br /> Board of County Commission Meeting Page 5 <br /> February 2,2016 <br />