PR06-03-03PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
175 WEST WARREN AVENUE
LONGWOOD. FLORIDA
MINUTES
JUNE 3, 2003
PRESENT: Mike Hoit, Chair
Chuck Gilmore, Vice Chair
Tetl Daugherty, Member
Kim PFlUg, Member
JoAnne Rebello, Member
Leslie Walsh, Recreation Program Coordinator
Lorraine Forzest, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Rez Anderson, Member (unezcused)
i. CALL TO ORDER.
Mr. Holt called the meeting to ortler at 7:00 p.m.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
There was no public participation.
3. OLD BUSINESS.
Mr. Holt asked Ms. Walsh if she had a report regarding the two things the
Boartl wantetl her to get information about from the last meeting.
Ms. Walsh passed out a tentative list of what it would cost for card tables,
gam s, playing cards, paper, pens, timer, clock, plus the cost of one staff
person per hour, three hours a day, three days a week. The total came to
approzimately $900.00.
Mr. Holt inquired about the tables the Community Builtling alreatly has but
as told by Ms. Walsh they would be too wide for people [o reach across
when playing cards or games.
Mr. Holt asked if Ms. Walsh could take these ideas to the City Administrator
for approval, or if i[ woultl have to be presentetl to the City Commission.
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Ms. Walsh said she had some money in her budget for the games and
scellaneous items, but someone to staff the program would have to b¢
hired by the city. She hoped she could fintl someone [o volunteer their
time.
Mr. Gilmore said Commissioner Bundy said atone of the Board meetings
he attended, the Board shoultl put together a couple of items they wanted
to see implemented antl present them to the Commission at a Commission
meeting.
Ms. Walsh said sh¢ could get it put on the Commission's Agenda so it
could be addressed.
Mr. Holt asked if the teen dance even[ that was proposetl was presented to
Public Safety Director Baker to be tdetl out in Cantlyland Park.
Ms. Walsh saitl both she antl Mr. Baker could not gnd any way that it could
be handled because of th¢ nois¢ hom the music, as [here ate homes
and the park. There would be lack of control in the park, because you
really can't force the teens to stay inside the courts as it's a public park.
The concern is if they were dropped off, how much staff woultl be needed,
how many officer's would have to be on tluty to help control the siW anon,
and what to do with the teens if the parents do no[ return to pick them up
after the dance. it's a great idea but it really ne¢ds to be someplace insitle
where they could be supervised. Since these are concerns the Commission
will be asking, the Boartl would have to find some answers before
presenting it to the Commission.
Mr. Gilmore asketl if it could be held at the Community Building.
Ms. Walsh thought not, as the building is booked every Friday, Saturday,
and sunaay unto zooa.
Mr. Gilmore thought maybe every other Thursday night during fhe summer
to try it out.
Ms. Rebelio thought it was not a good idea since th¢re are too many things
that could be destroyed. She thought of having it outsitle, calling it
something else, and inclutling families as well as teens.
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Ms. Walsh said no because there woultl still be noise from the music and
parents would expect something other than just music.
Ms. Pflug said it was going to be between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., the
me time as National Night Ou[, which was also going to have music, so
what is [he difference about the noise, since i[ will be over at the same
time.
Ms. Walsh said the music is different forthe teens than it is when families
re there. Also, it is pertormetl in a different spot. If it is advertised as a
family event, people woultl be expecting more to tlo than just music for [he
teens.
Ms. Rebello said if Ms. Walsh got these proposals on the Commission
Agentla on June 16, 2003 it would probably have to be after July 4~" and
just before school starts in August.
More [aik followed about the concession being opened, and Ms, Walsh said
it would be. All liked the event being called "Rock The Park."
Mr. Holt thought a disc Jockey could probably be found to volunteer [heir
time.
Mr. Holt than asked about National Night Out.
Ms. Walsh said Herb Slewartson is taking over for Clint Gioieili, she met
with him, and they split up the list of all the people they had to contact in
regards to donations from last year. She proceedetl to list ail [he donators
antl other organizations such as Sate House, Kids House, Missing
Children, Beat the Keat, State Farm, etc. They are trying to get more
booths, instead of just having the Fnger printing antl balloon booths,
because this is a night out against crime. Also they are seeking donations
forfootl, gootly bags antl prizes.
Ms. Walsh said they are looking to purchase fingerprinting kits that cost
ne dollar (51.00) to show the parents how to use them and to keep the
lines moving taster. She will look into borrowing extra finger pdnting
boards from the Sheriffs Oepartmen[.
Ms. Rebello asked If we were going to have the helicopter
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Ms. Walsh said we have the humvie, the tank, and we are going to try to get
the helicopter, plus all the police and fire will be there for display. Babe
Ruth will be doing registration. There will also be tattoos antl face painting.
Tickets for food antl prizes will be available.
Ms. Pflug inquired about the P. A. System being used because they had a
problem at the Easter Event with the system they used.
More talk followed about the system and what could be done, if anything.
Mr. Nolt wanted signs put up showing where to get the tckets so no one
says they didn't know. Last year people said they did not get tickets for
the food or the prizes. Also, get more water insteatl of sodas, and set up
Gatorade coolers in different areas. Starting time will be 6:00 p.m. until
9:00 p.m.
Since National Nigh[ Out is on August 5, 2003 the Parks 6 Recreation
meelin9 will have to be changed to the following night, August 6, 2003.
Ms. Rebello asked if Ms. Walsh entered the contest contluctetl every year
for National Night Out.
Ms Walsh saitl she had.
Mr. Holl asked for a motion to accept the minutes for May 6, 2003.
MSC (Gilmore!Daugherty) to approve the minutes of May 6, 2003 meeting.
The motion passed 5A~1 with member Anderson absent.
4. NEW BUSINESS.
Mr. Nolt asketl if anyone had any new business.
Ms. Rebello addressetl Ms. Walsh with the idea that even though it may
m a little early for Light Up The Noliday Season, she should lry to
schedule the high schools, dance schools, and a choral group to make
sure we don't miss out like we tlid lazt year.
Ms. Pgug said she would like to make a motion that the new community
builtling being built on Wayman would have a kitchen.
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Ms. Rebello secontled the motion
MSC Pflug/Rebello) to atltl a kitchen in the new community building on
Wayman. Motion passed 5-0-i with Member Antlerson absent.
Mr. Holt asked Ms. Walsh about five things he woultl like to see
implemented.
1.A5KWalk antlA lOK Walk.
2. A com or some other kind of festival.
3. A picnic in the park.
d. Some kind of tlog show.
5.A10 Kbike dde.
Mr. Holt said he just though[ she might think about these ideas.
Ms. Walsh saitl she woultl think about them, but [here woultl be a cost to
tun them.
More talk followed about all members thinking of things to accomplish in
the future for [he good of the community.
5. ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. Holt adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m
Mike Holt, Chair
Lorraine Forrest, Recording Secretary