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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
DATE: January 7, 2014
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Longwood Commission Chamber
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
Minutes
Present: Judi Coad, Member
Terry Peterson, Member
Cathy Ross, Member
Dave Putz, Member
Chris Capizzi, Leisure Services Director
Karen Behling, Recording Secretary
Absent: Steven Croston, Member
Nikki Bright, Vice Chair
Lori Rice, Chair
1) CALL TO ORDER - Member Putz called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
2) PUBLIC INPUT — None
3) STAFF REPORT
Mr. Capizzi stated the next Car Show will be held on January 10, 2014 from 5p.m. until 8p.m.
This show will also have tower lights.
Mr. Capizzi stated the senior movie will be held in the Longwood Community Building on
Wednesday January 15, 2014 at 1:30p.m. The movie will be "Ocean's eleven".
Mr. Capizzi stated the pavilion at Magnolia Park will be sanded and repainted during the second
week in January.
Mr. Capizzi stated the money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Reiter Park
should come in by the end of March 2014. We should also find out about the FRDAP Grant that
the City of Longwood applied for some time this April 2014, if we have been awarded any
funds.
Member Coad asked about the status of the fence around the Senator II tree at Reiter Park. Mr.
Capizzi replied this item will need to go in front of the Commission for discussion and will need
to be discussed with Dix - Lathrop.
Member Coad asked if the City has electrical power in the gazebo across the street from the
Longwood Community Building. Mr. Capizzi said yes we have an electrical box next to the
gazebo and the fan also has the capacity of having a light kit installed.
Member Coad asked about what the problem was with lighting the tree. Mr. Capizzi replied the
surge protector that was provided by the Contractor didn't have enough amps to run the tree and
the building at the same time. We used a generator that was on the fire truck to run the tree
during the event then we purchased two separate new surge protectors to put on timers to use for
the rest of the season.
Member Putz asked about having a portable toilet installed at Reiter Park. Mr. Capizzi stated the
City of Longwood will look into this expense and get back to the Board. The restroom to be
permanently installed is slated for Phase III of the Reiter Park Project.
Member Putz asked about swings being added to Reiter Park. Mr. Capizzi stated this topic was
discussed at the City Commission Meeting on Monday January 6 He also stated there is
always a discussion of liability that Risk Management is concerned about.
Member Putz asked about what the City of Longwood is planning for shade at Reiter Park. Mr.
Capizzi stated that currently there is nothing planned for any shade structures but during the
second phase of the park we are planning to add a tree canopy section.
Member Coad asked about changing the sign at Reiter Park. Mr. Capizzi stated we have drafted
a new sign for the park that the City of Longwood will need to run thru Dix - Lathrop for
approval.
Member Coad asked how the Dog Park is doing. Mr. Capizzi stated the Park is always busy, the
dog training program has been put on hold while some litigation is finalize with a previous
employee this program should be starting back up soon. Member Coad suggested once the City
of Longwood has a restart dated for the dog trainer that the local Vet offices be notified and fliers
placed in their offices.
Member Coad asked about staff at Longwood Elementary School. Mr. Capizzi stated we
currently have three part time employees to oversee Longwood Elementary School and
Longwood Community Building. Member Coad asked if the City of Longwood have any new
programs that have started since January. Mr. Capizzi stated that the City of Longwood will be
starting a new children's art program in February. The City of Longwood will be hosting the
"Wekiva River Players" summer camp again this year.
4) ACTIONS ITEMS.
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 3, 2013 REGULAR MEETING.
Member Putz motion to approve, seconded by Member Ross. Passed 3 -0 -1 -3
B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS TO CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. Member Putz motion
to postpone Elections to the next Board meeting which will be held on February 4, 2014,
seconded by Member Coad. Passed 4 -0 -3
5) AJOURNMENT. — 7:59 pm
Motion to adjourn Member Putz at 7:59,pm.
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Lori Rice, Chair
ATTEST:
Karen Behling, Recording a retary