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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 05 03 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 3, 2016 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was called to Order by Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum at 5:37 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum, present Committee Member Arsenio Calle, present Committee Member Lynn Dehlinger, present Committee Member Art Gallo, present Committee Member Nancy Greenberg, present Committee Member Rick Lecky, present Committee Member Bob Osborne, present Committee Member Jim Van Kleunen, present, via telephone Committee Member JoAnne Wing,present Assistant to the City Clerk Antonia Della Donna, present Assistant to the City Clerk Jessica Ghersetich, present A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were no changes to the Agenda. REGULAR AGENDA- PART I REGULAR 500. Office Of The City Clerk The Office Of The City Clerk Is Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Hold An Election For The Position Of Chairperson For Calendar Year 2016. "I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE ARNIE NUSSBAUM AGAIN." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DEHLINGER. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-MAY 3,2016 PAGE 2 OF 8 VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER CALLE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER VAN KLEUNEN: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER DEHLINGER: AYE CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER OSBORNE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER GREENBERG: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER WING: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Chairperson Nussbaum thanked the Committee for their support. REGULAR 501. Office Of The City Clerk The Office Of The City Clerk Is Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Hold An Election For The Position Of Vice-Chairperson For Calendar Year 2016. "I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE RICK LECKY — FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE-CHAIR." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DEHILINGER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER WING: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER CALLE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER VAN KLEUNEN: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER DEHLINGER: AYE CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER OSBORNE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER GREENBERG: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Chairperson Nussbaum thanked the Committee for their time and noted the numerous benefits of cooperative achievement. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-MAY 3,2016 PAGE 3 OF 8 PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Nussbaum opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Chairperson Nussbaum closed "Public Input". ❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 11300" WAS HEARD NEXT. ❖❖ CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 300. Office Of The City Clerk The Office Of The City Clerk Is Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Review And Approve The Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. RELATED TO THE APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 4, 2015 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DEHLINGER. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER OSBORNE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER GREENBERG: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER WING: NAY COMMITTEE MEMBER CALLE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER VAN KLEUNEN: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER DEHLINGER: AYE CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM: AYE VICE- CHAIRPERSON MEMBER LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER OSBORNE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Additional comments. Chairperson Nussbaum called a Recess at 5:46 p.m. The Meeting reconvened at S:58 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-MAY 3,2016 PAGE 4 OF 8 INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 200. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Wishes To Inform The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee About The Master Plan Project For The Parks. There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. INFORMATIONAL 201. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Wishes To Inform The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee About The Central Winds Park Roadway Project. Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director, Parks and Recreation Department provided an update on the Central Winds Park Project and project timeline. Brief comments ensued. INFORMATIONAL 202. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Wishes To Inform The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee About The Planning Efforts For The 2016 Celebration Of Freedom. New additions to the Celebration of Freedom event for this year were addressed by Mr. Caldwell, who also spoke of a new hot dog eating contest. Mr. Caldwell encouraged the Committee Members to attend the Celebration of Freedom event and to bring their family members as well. INFORMATIONAL 203. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Wishes To Inform The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee About The Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget. Brief comments about the proposed budget followed. Mr. Caldwell indicated he would send out a tentative Budget before the next Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. Chairperson Nussbaum recognized Ms. Alyssa Bolick, Recreation Programs and Community Events Program Coordinator, Parks and Recreation Department for a job well done. Additional comments. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-MAY 3,2016 PAGE 5 OF 8 INFORMATIONAL 204. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Wish To Inform The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee About The New Free Little Library At Trotwood Park. Mr. Caldwell introduced this Agenda Item and mentioned the opening ceremony, partnership with local schools and the Senior Center, and thanked Commissioner Joanne M Krebs for suggesting the idea. Furthermore, Mr. Caldwell added they would be monitoring it for maintenance and future enhancements. Chairperson Nussbaum extended his thanks to Commission Krebs for the idea. Additional discussion. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Nussbaum opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Chairperson Nussbaum closed "Public Input". PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA- PART II REGULAR 502. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Requests The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Discuss The ADA Improvements Being Made At Central Winds Park. This Agenda Item was introduced by Mr. Caldwell who referred to the Concept Plan provided in the Agenda Item. With additional comments, Mr. Caldwell noted, "As I speak to you right now, half of the project is done — so, we're really excited about creating walkways, creating areas that the handicapped can park in that are paved, and then they meet sidewalks - viewing areas. We've created sidewalks to go to restrooms from paved areas as well, and to the concession stands." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-MAY 3,2016 PAGE 6 OF 8 Referencing the Concept Plan, additional discussion ensued. Mr. Caldwell concluded by stating, "That project should be done in two (2) weeks." REGULAR 503. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Requests The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Discuss The Trotwood Park Improvements. Mr. Caldwell opened the discussion on this Agenda Item and noted it was scheduled for consideration and approval of the Bid Award at the City Commission's Regular Meeting of June 13th, 2016. Mr. Caldwell remarked about the paved parking lot, entrance way, an additional parking lot, and the addition of a swing set, as well as, future additions such as a place for a pavilion and practice fields. Continuing, Mr. Caldwell offered his thanks to the Public Works Department for their help with this project and all of their great work done in the parks, and added, "It will also probably be a six (6) month project, scheduled to start in June, possibly finish up towards the end of the year." Additional discussion ensued on swing sets. REGULAR 504. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Requests The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Discuss Pickleball Courts At Trotwood Park. This Agenda Item was introduced by Mr. Caldwell who provided some background information. Mr. Caldwell stated, "I think this is an up and coming trend. I think it's something that's getting a lot of mileage, there's a lot of other municipalities that have either — made courts dual courts for tennis and Pickleball or made their own Pickleball courts or they've converted basketball courts." Mr. Caldwell provided additional comments regarding costs and benefits of different Pickleball court alternatives and asked for feedback from the Committee on the Agenda Item. Committee Member Lynn Dehlinger inquired, "Does this eliminate the tennis court?" Mr. Caldwell responded, "No, it doesn't eliminate it, it's a dual purpose court now. It would add — you couldn't play both at the same time obviously, but you're going to just add — a couple of options, but one (1) option is you add Pickleball lines on to the tennis court." Mr. Caldwell added, "We were thinking about Trotwood. Trotwood has two (2) tennis courts right now and it seems like that's our best option for a location. We've had requests for it in that area." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING—MAY 3,2016 PAGE 7 OF 8 Vice-Chairperson Rick Lecky stated that he supported the plan to combine tennis courts and Pickleball courts and people who wish to plays should bring their own equipment. Committee Member Arsenio Calle commented on the overall demand of the tennis courts. With discussion, Committee Member Lecky suggested, "Maybe just making one (1) of the two (2) courts the Pickleball [court]." Further remarks. 600. REPORTS Mr. Caldwell encouraged Committee Members to provide suggestions or comments about the parks systems during the Reports section of the meeting. Committee Member JoAnne Wing spoke of horseshoes and lack of covering on the playground at Sam Smith Park. Mr. Caldwell addressed future plans for Sam Smith Park and playgrounds in the City's other parks. Mr. Caldwell added, "My recommendation is —along with the City Manager's—is to have shade covering our playgrounds." Tape 1/Side B Next, Committee Member Wing mentioned the fountains on the splash pad at Trotwood Park. Mr. Caldwell informed the Committee about a developing plan for an upgrade. Additional discussion ensued regarding restrooms and lawn games. Committee Member Art Gallo requested a list of Committee Member names and offered his thanks and kudos to the Parks and Recreation Department and City Staff. Further comments followed. On another note, Committee Member James Van Kleunen inquired about the Bear Creek Trail. Mr. Caldwell discussed a recent Risk Assessment Audit by the Florida League of Cities. Remarks continued on possible aesthetic improvements. Committee Member Bob Osborne thanked Mr. Caldwell and his Staff for a job well done at the Senior Center. Chairperson Nussbaum welcomed new Committee Members Ms. Nancy Greenberg and Ms. JoAnne Wing. Mr. Caldwell shared information regarding the Winter Springs Food and Wine event sponsored by illeart Radio. Committee Member Dehlinger departed the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Before adjourning the meeting, Chairperson Nussbaum noted that the date for the next Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting would be Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING—MAY 3,2016 PAGE 8 OF 8 PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Nussbaum opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Chairperson Nussbaum closed "Public Input". ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Nussbaum adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:47p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: J 'Jf SSICA GHERSETICH ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the November 1,2016 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.