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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
175 WEST WARREN AVENUE
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
October 5, 2010
COMMISSION CHAMBERS 7:00 PM
Present: Abigail Shoemaker, Chair
Lori Rice, Vice Chair
Dave Putz, Member
Nicole Badger, Member •
Fran Meli, Leisure Services Director and Recording Secretary
Absent: Shawn Anastasia, Member
Nancy Kubec, Member
Anna Rivera - Laguer, Member
1. Callao Order. Chair Shoemaker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes — July 5, 2010 Regular Meeting. •
Vice Chair Rice moved to approve the Minutes of July 5, 2010 as
presented. Seconded by Chair Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous
voice vote with Members Anastasia, Kubec, and Rivera - Laguer absent.
3. Public Participation. None.
4. Old Business.
A. Recreation Manager's Report.
Ms. Meli provided an update that covered Summer Camp, National Night Out and
the Senior Activities. She then distributed handouts which included "What 's
Happening", the Florida Recreation and Parks Association (FRDP) Journal and
the Sponsorship Package. Discussion was held regarding the Sponsorship
Package.
Ms. Meli gave an update on the plans for the Halloween Festival 2010 event.
Discussion was held■on Reiter Park and the Board expressed their concern about
the lack of progress — seven (7) years. Ms. Meli advised the Board about an
update being provided to the City Commission at their October 18, 2010
Commission Meeting. The Board requested playground equipment and bathroom
facilities for this year. Ms. Meli advised the Board the first step was the grading
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and re- sodding of the property. The Board discussed their frustration and decided
each of them would contact the Commissioners and give their opinion on Reiter
Park.
5. New Business.
The new Board Member, Mr. Alex Trauger, was introduced to the Board. The
November Board Meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, November 4, 2010 due
to the General Election being held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 and the
Seminole County Supervisor of Elections would be utilizing the Chambers.
6. Adjournment. Chair Shoemaker adjourned the meeting at 8:15 ..m.
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Abig. • Shoemaker, Chair
ATTEST:
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Fran Meli, Recording Secretary
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