PR 02-04-97 MinPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
175 W WARREN AVE
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: MARY HUTTNER, CHAIRMAN, LYNDA KANE, VICE CHAIR, LYNN
BRECKON, ROBIN SARGENT, AND SANDY SHEMOSKI
ALSO PRESENT: SANDY LOMAX, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUB COMMITTEE: PHYLLIS SHEPPARD
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Huttner called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was no public participation.
3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Lomax discussed the various city parks. Sandlewood Park has received new equipment.
The parks department is working on Arbor Park. In addition, they redid the signs at the park.
The parks department was getting ready to set the basketball court at Reider Park.
Ms. Kane mentioned concerns which were brought up at a home owners meeting, of grass
growing high around the lake and the presence of rats. Ms. Kane would like to request a
basketball court and shower be installed for the area where she lives.
Ms. Lomax addressed the concern with respect to the lights at Reider Park, the problem with
the lights was now resolved.
Ms. Breckon wanted to know whether the plug was fixed under the pitching mound at Reider
Park.
Ms. Lomax stated she would look into it.
Ms. Lomax informed the board that she was working on the contract with FDOT. She would
like to meet with the FDOT and renegotiate the city's contract to increase the money the city
received for the roads. The parks department currently maintains Hwy. 17-92.
Ms. Breckon wanted to know if there was anything going on at the park in Highland Hills.
Ms. Lomax replied they were replacing some irrigation and other things. Reider Park could
use some more equipment. It will be budgeted for next year.
Ms. Breckon would like to see bars put aver the drainage pipes, as children play in that area,
so that no one drowns. This raised a question of safety.
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVE THE DECEMBER 3, 1996 MINUTES
A motion to approve the December 3rd minutes was made by Ms. Kane, and
seconded by Ms. Sargent. The motion passed unanimously.
B. RAIN OUT OF THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
It was a messy day. The girl scouts sold some of their cookies and the garage sale for the
needy was held. Ms. Huttner wanted to see if there was a consensus to have a rain out date.
A motion was made by Ms. Kane and seconded by Ms. Shemoski not to have a
rain out date for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The motion passed
unanimously.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECT VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Discussion was held by the board members.
A motion was made by Ms. Breckon to elect Lynda Kane as Co-Chair. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Shemoski. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Kane accepted the position.
B. EASTER EGG HUNT
It was determined there was a need for five people to work with the four and five-year-old
children. A baby egg hunt was added to the program. In addition, there would be medics on
hand during the event. This year there would be a PA system.
k would be helpful if there was assistance with crowd control. The board secretary was asked
to look into getting the police explorers to help.
Organizing the egg counting was discussed. It was suggested there be two tables on each
field to count eggs. The participants would not be allowed to combine eggs. Ms. Lomax was
going to see about getting safety Lollipops. Ms. Lomax was going to order hats this year
instead of paddle balls. Ms. Shemoski would be the bunny rabbit this year. There will be 12
Easter baskets which would include three baby baskets that would be safe for children two
and under. The prizes would also include, 48 hats and 48 glasses.
The egg hunt would be held on the 22nd of March. The egg hunt would start at 9:30 a.m. The
board requested everyone who would be assisting to be there no later than 8:00 a.m.
A rain out date was scheduled to be held on 2:00 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 23,1997. Ms.
Breckon wanted to know if Ms. Cohen could set up a booth to da identikid. Ms. Lomax wanted
to know about setting her up at the gazebo. Ms. Lomax agreed to contact Ms. Cohen.
The Easter Egg Hunt flyer would remain the same except for changing the time and date. Ms.
Sargent wanted to know about taking pictures of the Easter event and putting them up in the
commission chambers.
Ms. Lomax stated two meetings needed to be held in March, the regular meeting and then the
Tuesday before the event in order to finalize details for the event. Another letter for each of
the members was needed so they could solicit businesses for donations for the Easter egg
hunt.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion made by Ms. Sargent to adjourn the meeting seconded by Ms. Kane.
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting then adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debby Reimers
Recording Secretary