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Home My WebLink About2017 11 07 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of tuesday, November 7.2017 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was called to Order by Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building. (City flail, 1 126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs. Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum. present Vice -Chairperson Rick Lecky, present Committee Member Arsenio Calle, absent Committee Member Lynn Dehlinger, present Committee Member Art Gallo. present Committee Mernber Nancy Greenberg, present Committee Member Bob Osborne, present Committee Member Jim Van Kleunen.. present (via telephone) Committee Member .lames Kennedy. present Assistant to the City Clerk .Jessica Wright, present A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance_ There were no changes to the Agenda. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AM %RDS AV'D PRESENT 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORNIATIONA1. 200. Not Used CI I Y OF kN IN: EK SPKINC;S. 1 LC>fUL?;A MINUILS PARKS AND RECREATIONADVISORY C(IS1.11rr"1'LE RIGGIJI AK MEI: PING - NOV1:MBI R 7. 2017 PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Nussbaum opened ''Public, InInit''. No one addressed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Chairperson Nussbaum closed "Public InIna " CONSENT AGENDA CONSEN 1 300. Office Of The City Clerk The Office Of The City Clerk Is Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee To Review And Approve The Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. "I MAKE A MOTION TO APRROVE THE MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY VICE- CHARIPERSON LECKY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE -CHAIRPERSON LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER GREENBERC: AVE COMMITTEE MEMBER KENNEDY: AYE COMMITTEE: MEMBER GALLO: AVE COMMITTEE MEMI3ER OSBORNE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER KLEUNEN: AYE CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER DEHLINGER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA P( BLI( HE'_.ARENCS 400. Not Used ('11 Y (* "'1NTF[R SPk1NGS. ITOROA MlNU 11.11 P;1RKs ;�ti!) RC?('ltC: a"I'10�` :1U�'!s[IItF COMMITTEE Rl A..I.AR MEETING — NO VLMBI R 7.2917 PAW at1 REGULAR AGENDA RlIGULAR 500. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Requests The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Discuss The Upcoming Community Events And The 2018 Community Events Calendar. Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director. Parks and Recreation Department introduced the Agenda Item and gave a brief overview of the I lometown Harvest Event and thanked everyone that participated in the Event. Continuing, Mr. Cald,vell commented on the Veterans Day Event scheduled for Saturday. November I It" and pointed out, "We're also doing something, really special this year at noon time, is that we're having a Reunion for the Flonor Flight (Central Florida)." Mr. Caldwell then explained what Honor Flight Central Florida was and how the City was excited to be hosting this event. Regarding the Veterans Memorial, Mr. Caldwell commented on upcoming renovations and that it would be opening back up on November 8`I', just in time for the Veterans Day Event. Next, Mr. Caldwell briefly went over the Winter Wonderland Event as planned. Mr. Caldwell then commented on a proposed time frame for the 2018 Explore Outdoor l;vent. Mr. Caldwell noted associated difficulties with nighttime events and remarked, "Again this is all still in a planning nude, but we are considering the 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. time frame. So, 1'd like to hear some input on what your thoughts are as a board." Chairperson Nussbaum expressed that this event was more about education and less about entertainment and suggested 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Brief discussion ensued on the benefits of having the Explore Outdoor Invent during the daytime and advertising City events. R1 -A.1 LAR 501. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Requests The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Discuss The Proposed Family Pavilion At Trotwood Park. l'his Agenda Item was introduced by Mr. Caldwell who briefly talked about the improvements that have been made at'Frotwood Park and stated, "One aspect ofour Master Plan that was approved in 2016 that is not yet completed. is a family pavilion and that would be a large pavilion that would provide for groups of about 100 or more." Additional remarks followed on the location of the pavilion. C'11 Y (}I: U'INITR SPRINGS. FI_DRIPA MINI)"rliS PARKS AND RE('RI-:,Al'ION rADVISORI' C'OMNIII "I'1?1•: REGI ILAR AITTINC - NS w ::BER 7" 2017 PAGI_ 4 O1 i Committee Member Art Gallo inquired about the two (2) different pavilions proposed and the budgeting aspect of the pavilions. Mr. Caldwell replied, "We have money set aside for the pavilion and it would meet the needs of both sires." Further comments on the different sizes of pavilions ensued. REGULAR 502. Parks And Recreation Department The Parks And Recreation Department Requests The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Discuss Progress Of Restrooms And final Completion Of Sam Smith Park. Mr. Caldwell recapped the progress made at Sam Smith Park and pointed out. "The restroom is scheduled to he delivered on November 27". (2017)." Additional remarks followed on the structure of the restroom facility. Referring to the grading and leveling of the playground at Sam Smith Park. Mr. Caldwell stated that the salve would be done at the restroom area to ensure it would stay dry. since Sam Smith Park was known to be a lovv-lying and wet park. Mr. Caldwell noted. "The most important thing I can say to you is it's high and dry, and even through the storm it stayed high and dry." Additional comments followed on sidewalks. greenery, and the pathways contacting the pavilions. Committee Member Gallo stated. "I think it's a great idea and I'm glad to see it's finally going to happen." Continuing, Committee Member Gallo inquired about the hours that the restroom facilities were to be open. Mr. Caldwell answered, "Dawn to dusk and we do a patrol." REGULAR 503. Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee The Parks And Recreation Department Requests The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Discuss The Proposed 2018 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) [rant Application In The Amount Of $200,000 For The Improvements To Central Winds Park Trailhead. Mr. Caldwell spoke on this Agenda Item and pointed out that this was on the Central Winds Park Master Plan and mentioned how there was currently no restroom on the west end of the Park and noted, "We feel that's a good use of that area for a restroom facility combination Trailhead."" Additional comments followed on all the different sports that take place on the west end of Central Winds Park. Next, Mr. Caldwell stated, "We do have to connect it to the Trail, that's part of' the qualifications for this Grant." Further brief comments followed on the Grant. Committee Member Gallo mentioned how it was a great idea and the location was perfect. (-'11 Y OF 1VI VT]'R SI'RIN(iS, FLORIDA MINI I'rla PARKS AND RECREA FION ADVISORICONIN111"FEE RF:C;Ill.:1E2 tiTF:E1 WG NOVI.M13FR 7.2x17 PAGE S (.)I Chairperson Nussbaum inquired about the restroom being the same as the restroom at Sam Smith Park. Mr. Caldwell answered. -That would be a consideration." Committee Member .lames Kennedv stated, "I agree, it's a great idea.' Brief remarks ensued on the restroom being a chemical bathroom or water and sewer. Mr. Caldwell introduced and welcomed Mr. Kennedy to the Committee. Discussion follo,,ed brietly on Park Impact Fees. 600. REPORTS Mr. Caldwell noted that the next Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday. February 6, 2018. PUBLIC INPUT C'hairper•son Nfissbavm oj)ened "Public• Input ". No one spoke. Chairperson Nussbaum closed "Public Input" ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Nussbaum adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:14 p.m. 1+E'VEC.7Fl jLLYSUI3,lfj1T7 D: ;SSICA WRIGHT ASSISTANT TO TI IE CITY CLERK \01L Thee Minutc> Nccre :\pprmcd at the FebWar% 6. 2013 Parks and Rc rcation Ad%iwr\ (',,Tomittee Regular Mectm