PR 01-09-96 MinPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
COMMISSION CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
175 W. WARREN AVENUE
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
JANUARY 9, 1996
PRESENT: ROBERT WONS, CHAIRMAN
MARY HUTTNER, CO-CHAIRMAN
GARY SMOCK
CYNTHIA LATIMER
ROBIN SARGENT
SANDRA SHEMOSKI
SONDRA LOMAX, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
ABSENT: LYNDA KANE
SUB-COMMITTEE: PHYLLIS SHEPPARD
GUEST: VANNESSA SWARTZBAUGH
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Mr. Wons called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Ms. Sandra Shemoski, the newest member to the board, was introduced
and welcomed to the meeting.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Ms. Swartzbaugh performed an evaluation with her Girl Scout Troop
concerning the Tree Lighting Ceremony. She shared some suggestions
and craft ideas the troop had for next years event.
3. DIRECTORS REPORT.
Ms. Lomax made suggestions for next years Tree Lighting Ceremony.
She would like to see all the plans for next year's event firmed up
by mid September.
Mr. Smock made a motion, to take a request from the board
that later in the year,the board request the City
Commission, allow stars and angels on the City's
Christmas tree in the front of City Hall. Ms. Shemoski
seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mr. Wons,
Mr. Smock, Ms. Latimer, Ms. Shemoski, and Ms. Sargent
voting aye and Ms. Huttner abstaining from the vote.
Ms. Lomax said she would write a recommendation Commission
concerning the tree decorations.
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Ms. Lomax also discussed having a backup plan in the event it
rains. She suggested that in the event of rain the Ceremony be
moved to the following day.
The board complimented Ms. Latimer on the great job she did as
Master of Ceremonies for the Tree Lighting event. There was
further discussion on the event; guests who performed, staying on
schedule and the safety of the children.
Ms. Swartzbaugh is going to look into procuring different items for
next year. She had a good response from local merchants she
approached this year.
After discussion, the board decided to leave the name of the egg
hunt the same. The board decided to hold the event on March 30 - 31
1996. Ms Lomax would like to have the details of the event
confirmed at least a month prior to the event.
4. OLD BUSINESS.
A. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5, 1995 MEETING.
Motion was made by Mr. Smock to approve the December 5,
1995 minutes as submitted, motion seconded by Ms.
Huttner. The motion passed unanimously by a voice vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS.
A. BABY SITTING.
Ms. Huttner suggested having a safety fair inviting the police, and
fire personnel to discuss or teach subjects such as baby sitting
and bicycling.
Ms. Lomax shared some ideas as to when and where they could have
people sign up for this. The Historic Commission was putting
together an event, Historic Longwood Founders Day, it is a arts and
crafts festival that could possibly accommodate booths where people
could sign up for different safety courses.
B. BICYCLING.
This was included in the discussion of baby sitting.
6. ADJOURN.
The Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Smock. The motion
was seconded by Ms. Sargent, the motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debby Reimers