PR12-02-03PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
175 WEST WARREN AVENUE
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 2, 2003
COMMISSION CHAMBERS 7:00 PM
PRESENT: JoAnne Reb¢Ilo, Chairman
T¢d Daugherty, Member
Jon Hoyle, Member
Kimberly PFlUg, Member
Abigail Shoemaker, Member
Patti Yorty, Member
Ken Leventhal, Parks 8 Recreation Coordinator
Chris Schmidt, Community Services Coordinator
Linda Goff, R¢cording Secretary
ABSENT: Chuck Gilmore, Vice Chairman (Unezcused)
i. Call to Order. Chairman Rebellc called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m.
2. Approval of Minutes: November 5, 2003.
Member POug moved to approve the minutes as presented.
Secendetl by Member Shoemaker and carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
3. Public Participation, None.
4. Parks & Recreation Coordinator's Report.
Mr. Leventhal announced that Saturday would be his last day. He has
ccepted a position with Seminole County Parks and Recreation. He
reported that Chris Schmid[ will be serving as the Interim Recreation
Manager.
Mr. Leventhal reported that the Seniordse program began today He
stated that they delivered fliers to retirement homes. He confrmed they
were purchasing a headset for the sound system to enable the
participants to heat the instructor.
Member Shoemaker staled sha attended the class earlier in the day and
asked if there was an age limit or age range for the program.
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Mr Leventhal advisetl there had not been an age limit set for the Gass. He
affirmed the classes would be heltl on Tuesdays and Thurstlays. He
reportetl they would be atlding a monthly social as the neM step for senior
programs.
Discussion was heltl regarding atlvertising In the water bills antl fees
associatetl with this type of advertising.
8. Old Business.
A. Celebrate the Seasons.
Mr. Leventhal gave an overview and update on Celebrate the
Seasons. He advisetl that they were 98%complete with the
preparation for this event. Items left to be completed are to be
done during the setup. He reviewetl the schedule of performers.
He atlvised there would be a stage set up in front of CRy Hall. He
reportetl they had testetl the sountl system antl advisetl where the
speakers would be placetl.
Discussion was held regarding the raffle.
Discussion was heltl regarding the volunteers.
Mr. Leventhal asketl that the volunteers artive at 10:30 a. m. for set
up and decorating.
6. New Business.
Member Pflug suggestetl they tliscuss when to schedule the Bike Rotleo.
It was the consensus of the Parks antl Recreation Advisory 8oartl to hold
the Bike Rotleo in February on the 28"'.
Mr. Schmidt stated he would cheGt on scheduling of fhe Bike Rotleo on
February 28'^ antl report baGc to the board.
Disco ensued regarding handing out fliers for the Bike Rotleo a[the
schoolsion
The members congratulated Mr. Leventhal on his new position and
thanketl him for the outstanding job he has performed for the City of
Longwood.
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7. Adjournment Chairman Rebello atljoumetl the meeting a17:53 p. m.
JbRebell Chairm~
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-71nda F. GoH, Recortling Secretary
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