PR 09-19-95 MinPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
175 W. WARREN AVENUE
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995
PRESENT: Robert Wons, Chairman
Cynthia Latimer
Robin Sargent
Gary Smock
Sandy Lomax, Parks and Recreation Director
Sub-Committee: Phyllis Sheppard
ABSENT: Mary Huttner (excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Mr. Wons called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS.
Ms. Lomax introduced the new board members, Ms. Sargent and Mr.
Smock, to the existing board.
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
There was no public participation.
4. DIRECTORS REPORT.
Ms. Lomax displayed some of the magnificent trophies that will be
awarded to the dog show participants. The entire board was very
pleased with the trophies. In addition, Ms. Lomax showed the
ribbons for 2nd and 3rd place categories for the Dog Show.
Anicare, a local business, donated extra-large tee-shirts for
prizes. Ms. Lomax was concerned about the varied sizes of the
donated collars and dispersing them without a lot of confusion.
The suggestion was made to put them in grab bags". Ms. Lomax
felt that the amount of prizes donated would be adequate. Over
all, Ms. Lomax feels that they are ready for the show and hopes to
see a big turn out.
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5. OLD BUSINESS.
A. Approval of the September 5, 1995 minutes.
Mr. Wons requested that the portion of the minutes that talks about
Jacks Pet Aquarium be stricken.
Motion by Ms. Latimer to approve the minutes with the
removal of the portion stricken from the record by Mr.
Wons, seconded by Ms. Sargent. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
B. Discuss Dog Show.
Ms. Lomax explained a "Hold Harmless" agreement would need to be
signed by each Dog Show participant. The agreement was to protect
the city from any liability during the show.
Mr. Wons suggested contacting a veterinarian for next year to give
vaccinations at a reasonable cost.
Ms. Lomax suggested to the board that they meet between 8:00 a.m.
and 8:30 a.m. to prepare for the show.
6. NEW BUSINESS.
Ms. Latimer nominated Mary Huttner for Co-Chairman of the
Parks and Recreation Board. The nomination was seconded by
Ms. Sargent. The nomination passed unanimously.
The board discussed various ideas for upcoming community projects;
food drives, safety courses, restoration of toys for children for
Christmas and other numerous prospects for the future.
7. ADJOURN.
Motion by Mr. Smock seconded by Ms. Latimer to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debby Reimers, Recording Secretary