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PR05-04-04MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD I]5 WEST WARREN AVENUE LONOWOOq FLORIDA May 4, 2006 COMMISSION CHAMBERS ]:00 PM Present: JoAnne Rebello, Chair Abigail36aemeker, Vice Chair Christine Belnir, M<mber Novtla Meng, Member Kimberly PDug, Member Elsie Richnrdsoq Mwnber E}an Meli, Parlor and Raren[im~ Managnr Amy Stevenson, Community Services Coordinator Patrick Miller, Interim Community Services Director Linda GoR, Rttording Sttretary Sarah M. Mijares, City Clerk Mike BaIL Commissioner Absen[: Jon Boyle, Member (Excused) L Call to Order. Chair Rebello caller the meeting to order at ]Wpm. 2. Approval of Minnms April 6, 2o04 Regular Meeting. Member Meng noted that Mr. Miller's name was omitted from those present. Vire Chair Shoemaker moved to approve the Minutes of April b, 2003 Regular Meeting az amendeA. Seconded by Member Meng and carried by a unanimous voce vote with Member Hoyle absent. 3. Public Participation. Mr. Guy Wells, 103 East Church Avenoe, said he has talked with several people and bus s tbroughout the city reKarding a July Ath Cxlebmlion. He gave endati ns for a July 4 Celebration. He suggested a series of bike such as multi-spell bikes, ladies bike nice, an antique single speed bike sand a bike race for cFildren by age groups. He said he would like to see the July 4u Celebmtlon es a public evens everyone in the community oould partioipare in. FIe advised Winn Dime has agreed to donate sodas for the event. P&R 5d-2006n Chair Rebello said she would put the mane up for discussion under New Business. a. old eaamess. .4. Park & Re<rwtion Manager's Report. Ms. Mali introduced Amy Stevenson, Community Services Coordinator Ms. Mali reposed the Hlue Grass at Lyman High School this past month s. She advised blue Crass would be held at Lyman High School on<Sune 19'^. She said they were working on this event as a family fun afternoon with Blue Grass. She advised Hlue Grass would be back in the Community Building this month. The city paid FOra ho[dog vendor a~ the last Hlue Grosz Ms. Mali reposed the frst Senior Matinee was held on the 21 °.'fhey will be holding this event every third Wednesday ofthe momh. She reposed welve people wme and enjoyed loath while watching Casablanca. The city served popcorn and beverages. She reposed Seniorcise was eragiog 25 participants. She stated they weretaking advemage ofthe bosom ofthe utility bills to announce events. She advised they have oontected all tha assisted living facilities wncerning events for seniors. Discussion was held regarding advertising ofeventa. Ms. Mali said they would cover as many ways of advertising as possible. Ms. Mali reposed the coed soFlball league had Ilvee weeks left to play. She advised the summer league will start soon after. She repotted there is an employee summer golf league Discussion was held regarding golf leagues Ms Meli reported the upcoming events for this month were Blue Grass on the 15'" end the Senior Matinee on the 19'" featuring "Same Like R Hot". She reported We Uay Camp was nearly ful I. They have hired one camp direrXOr, raven senior wunselors and 5 junior counselors. She repotted the Day Camp Director is the ghl's basketball coach Rom Lake Mary High School. Ms Mali reported the following park updetez • Equipment for Magnolia Park should be <omplned this week. • Candyland new baseball felds and T-ball fields have been staned. • Babe Ruth hadthc installation ofan irrigation system donated and grading of the f elds at Candyland Park. P8R 5-4-200412 Ms Meli repotted chore is a kitchen area in the Community Room at the new fire Station, but there will not be a stove. Ms. Mali advised the board had previous'ty discussed holding Rock the Parkin May. She advised the rriday they were discussing would t II on May 13'" neat year She said she would clsak with the middle schools so cot to aonnin wim acnedwm events. Ms. Mali handed out espies ofthe 2001 Master Park Plan. She advised this document was subject to change. She supplied information fiom the Sem note County website. She said Sem note County has vely planneda rail that ould mu through Longwood. She adviseda~his rail haz t been funded and there a designated date She atdvised they hold meetings the 4'" Thursday of the month and she would be anendieg this meeting. Discussion was held regarding funding of tails, including grants. Mr. Miller advised statfwould be mare aggressive and persistent in this Discussion was held regarding the Blue Grass event for lone I9, 2004. Discussion was held regarding the ball fields etG dylend Park and Reiter Park. Discussion was held regarding family events. Discussion was held regarding National Night Out 5. New Businesz Chair Rebello said they have heard fiom Mr. Wells in regards to a July 4'" Celebration. She asked if this was something the members would like to see. Member Meng suggested au Uld Fashioned July 4'" Celebration. Ms. Mali expressed concern regarding budget. Discussion was held. It was the consensus ofthe board to hold the event on Saturday. July 1, 2004. Chair Rebello inquired if tho board would need to oak the City Commission for approval. P&R 5-4-2004/3 Ms. Mali responded in the affirmative. Discussion was held regarding vendors. Chair Rabetlo suggested the board bold a special meuing to fiirther discuss and plan this event. tt was the consensus oPthe board to hold a special meuing ov Tuesday, May I1. 2004 at ]:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. Member Menk aftlrmed the Board Appreciet~on Dinnu was vary nice Member Pflug announced this world be her last meeting. Membu Meng inquired if National Night Out was in the planning Ms. Mali sugkested Following the same format as in past years. She declared this has been a success and suggesed nol changing. Disassion was held regarding Halloween. Chair Rebello dalarul Member Pflug would be missed- 6. Adjournment Chair Rebello adjourned the meeting at 8'.20 p.m. _N a~~~_ ATTEST: II Li da Goff, R rding S ry P&R 5-4-2004/4