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PR07-06-04MLYUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARU 1]5 WEST WARREN AVENUE, LONGWOOD, FLORIDA July 6, 2004 COMMISSION CHAMBERS ]:00 PM Present: Ahigail Shoemaker, Chair Christine Belair, Vice Cheir Elsio Richartlsov, Member Bob Driver, Member Tammy Ulievo, Member Eran Mdi, Parka and Rareafion Manager Amy Stevenson, Community Services Coordinator Livda CaR, Recardivg Secretary AUsent Honda Meng, Member L Cell to Order. Vice Chair Shoemaker called the meeting to order az ]:OI Pm. 2 Election of Chair. Vice Chair Shoemaker opened the floor for nominations of Chair. Member Belair moved to norrdnate Vice Cheir Shoemaker- Seconded by Member Richmdson. There being no further nom~nanons, Vice Chair Shoemaker closed the Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Meng absent. Cha'v Shoemaker opened the Roor for nominations of Vice Chair. Member Richardson moved to nominate Member Belair. Seconded by Member Driver. There being no further nominations, Chair Shoemaker closed the vomirutions. Moron carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Member Meng absent. 7E-2004/t 3. Approval of Minutes May d, 2004 Regular Meeting May lJ, 2006 Rpeual Mewing. Chair Shoemaker made note ofa typo wherein Mr. should be Ms. on page two of the May l I, 2004 rrdnutea Member Richardson moved fo approve the minutes for May 4, 2004 and Mey 11.2004. Seconded by Vice Chair Belair and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Meng absent. 4. Public Participation. Gwchen Hobkirk 1091 Ridge Road, said the city owned two Io[s on Myrtle Lake that were approximately four to five acres of land. She suggested this land woWd make a very nice Park and suggested it be designated as a park. She said there as additional property next to this parcel that was for sale; and with the purchase ofthis adjoining land, a very nice park mould be develeped. Discussion was held regarding the property and the development ofa perk. Chair Shoemaker moved to requea Ms. Mali investigate the feasibility of this Property being developed as a park and whether the city should proceed. Seonded by Member Uliane and rerried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Meng absent. Ms. Mali said she would bring a map to show the area ofthis propmy. She advised that access to the property was an issue. 5. Old easiness. A. Park & Rareation Manager's Report. Ms MWi repotted there havebeen two Blve Grass events sivice the last Parks and Recreation Advisory Hoard meeting- She advised thnt WI future Blue Grass events would be held in the Community Building from y:00 to 10'.00 P.m. Ms. Mali reported the Senior Matinee's were ongoing. The feature Ear May 19a waz Some Like (1 Hor, June 1~ The Qufet Man, and July 21" 3s Yankee Doodle Dainty. Ms. Mali reported Summer Day Cemp ends July 23, 2004. She slated there was stilt a waiting list. She advised they plan to sepazate the age groups £or next year and hold events that are age appropriate. She said [hey would be accepting veluntecrs for next year. Ms. Mali repotted the co-ed softball leagues have been playing year round. This summer there were thirteen (13) teams. 7E-200412 Ms. Mali reported the Seniorcise progam has continued to be a strong program. She reported there was an Employee Golf league this summer. Thue is a three team playoR in the near future. Ms. Mali reported on upwming events; July 1], 2004, Blue Grass, every third Wednesday ofthe month is Senior Matinee; AARP Driving Class is scheduled for July 19"' and 20'", and Tennis Clinics start in August. Also, on Augur 3, 2004 is National Night Out. Ms. Mali gave an update on the parks 6. New Business. A. Discnssian-National Night Ont Chair Shoemaker reported she had met with Ms. Mali and ORcer Stewaxson ragarding National Nigh[ Out. She advised Officer Stewaason osiduiug a change in the set-up fnr this event. She stated how mapere was for the board members to volunmer to make this event successful.t Ms. Mali reviewed the plans made for National Night Out. She requested the volunteers to amve at 5.00 p. m. or soon thereafter. Discussion was held regarding a Master ofCeremonies. Ms. Mali distributed Biers for the event and asked [he board members to help post them. She also distributed form letters to be handed out to businesses reque ring donations. Discussion was held regarding ways to provide information to the public regarding events. Discussion was held regarding holding a Special Mceting or a Work Sesstoa Ms_ Meli suggested she and the Chair mew with Offcu Stewartson regarding the set up, and will notify the members of any changes. Atljournment. Chair Shoemaker adjourned the meeting at R:IS p.m Abi it 5hoemaku.Chair AT~TE~SUT:, Linda F. CroffSe~cretary 7-6-200413