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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
DATE: November 5, 2013
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Longwood Commission Chamber
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
Minutes
Present: Lori Rice, Chair
Nikki Bright, Vice Chair
Judi Coad, Member
Cathy Ross, Member
Dave Putz, Member
Chris Capizzi, Leisure Services Director
Karen Behling, Recording Secretary
Absent: Steven Creston, Member
Terry Peterson, Member
1) CALL TO ORDER 7:03 pm
2) PUBLIC INPUT. — None
3) STAFF REPORT.
Mr. Capizzi briefed the Board on the Halloween Event, ribbon cutting for Reiter Park and Dog
Park Grand Opening Events, both were a great successes. On Saturday November 2' was the
first dog training class that was held in Arbor Park.
Mr. Capizzi stated the next Car Show will be held on November 9, 2013. This show will also
have tower lights.
Mr. Capizzi stated that he attended a meeting with Dix Lathrop about Reiter Park with Mr.
Williams. We will be holding a workshop in January 2014 to discuss future phases of Reiter
Park.
Member Ross asked about dog training on Saturday morning that is happening at Arbor Park.
Mr. Capizzi stated this happens in the small dog area for two hours each week. Member Coad
asked what the fees are for the dog trainer. Mr. Capizzi stated his fees are ninety -nine dollars for
six weeks.
Member Bright made a suggestion about the Halloween event for next year; moving the costume
contest to under the shade tree.
Chair Rice asked the status of the exercise equipment that is being stored behind the Longwood
Police Department. Mr. Capizzi replied that this equipment is in poor condition.
4) ACTIONS ITEMS.
A. ELECTION OF OFFICER TO VICE CHAIR. Member Coad motioned to nominate
Member Bright to Vice Chair. Passed 5 -0 -2.
B. APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2013 REGULAR MEETING. Chair
Rice moved to table this item until December 3, 2013.
C. DISCUSSION ON CELEBRATE THE SEASON EVENT. Mr. Capizzi stated this
event will be held on December 6t from 6pm until 9pm. This year's event will have an
ice rink with a snow blowing machine, face painter, balloon artist, and arts and crafts.
The Tree lighting will be held at 6:15 pm.
Member Coad stated that during the Halloween Event the Mayor was discussing putting a
fence around the Senator II. Has this progressed with getting prices? She also asked
about putting up a more beautiful rule -sign at Reiter Park. Mr. Capizzi stated that the City
of Longwood will be replacing this sign in the near future and the fence for the tree will
have to be approved by the City Commission.
D. SELECT 2014 DATE FOR CHILI -COOK OFF. Member Putz made a motion to hold
the second annual Chili Cook Off on November 8, 2014 in conjunction with the car show,
seconded by Vice Chair Bright. Passed 5 -0 -2
E. UPDATE ON BOARD MEMBER PROJECTS.
Chair Rice handed out a spreadsheet of potential projects that Board members could get
involved with. Member Coad would like to take on the Holiday lights/Decor project and
the Halloween Event project. Chair Rice is going to take on the Round -Up project and
Recycling in the Parks project.
Chair Rice asked when the Fall/Winter Leisure Services Guide would be mailed out. Mr.
Capizzi stated they will be sent out before Christmas as an insert in the paper. Mr.
Capizzi will email sponsorship packages to all Board member before the next meeting.
5) AJOURNMENT. — 8:44 pm
Motioned to adjourn Member Putz. Seconded Member Coad by at 8:44 pm.
Lori Rice, Chair
ATTEST:
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aren Behling, Recordin etary