As usual, the new year is rapidly flying by and Coral Ridge finds itself busily engaged in civic matters. Let me give you a brief overview of some of the things taking place.
As you know, there are renovations at George English Park which have now for the most part been completed. There remains, however, the renovation of the ball field which will take place after the portables are removed following the completion of the renovations to Bay View School. Also to be renovated is the George English Park Community Center to include a new pavilion roof and renovation of the restrooms to include making them accessible to the disabled. The schedule for the Community Center renovations will generally be as follows:
In July of this year, the permitting process will take place. By October 15, it is anticipated that bidding would be complete. Construction will begin in January, 2003 and completion of construction will begin in July, 2003. These are of course tentative dates and are probably somewhat optimistic. I'll let you know as further amendments to these scheduling dates take place. Other renovations at George English Park include correcting some problems with the boat ramps. It has been determined that the slope of the ramps needs to be corrected and grouting needs to be placed between the brick surfaces of the ramps. This is ongoing. There will be some additions to the cove or lagoon to include a new T-dock and a floating dock for canoes.
Our Traffic and Beautification Committee continues to explore the possibilities for improvements to Bayview Drive. The City is pressing the Association to make our wishes known so your Board is giving maximum priority to coming up with some specific recommendations to the City for Bayview Drive. Please let your views be known to the Board by contacting any Board member.
By the time you read this Newsletter, the 2002 Air and Sea Show will probably have already taken place. The City and its Police Department are making efforts to minimize the impact of the Air and Sea Show on Coral Ridge and in particular, those streets in our neighborhood which bear particular burdens because of the logistics of the Air and Sea Show including the area around Seminole Drive and the area surrounding Jack Kaye and George English Park. It will be important for us to receive feedback from our members in those areas so I would again ask you to contact any Board member with your views as to how the logistics of the Air and Sea Show were handled and whether you experienced any particular problems that you believe might have been related to the logistics of the Air and Sea Show.
Let me take this opportunity to wish each of our members a pleasant Spring.
Albert P. Massey, III
President,
Coral Ridge Association