HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 02 07 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting AgendaPARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - 5:30 PM
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Changes
REGULAR AGENDA - PART I
500. Election for Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for Calendar
Year 2024
501. Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for
Calendar Year 2024
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a
“Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or
homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City
Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
300. Approval of the Wednesday, Febuary 1, 2023 Parks and Recreation Advisosry Committee
Regular Meeting Minutes
2023 02 01 PARAC Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400. Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA - PART II
502. Project and Events Update
City of Winter Springs Parks Rec Update.pdf
503. Calendar Year 2024 City Events and Programs
2024-EventsAndPrograms.pdf
REPORTS
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PUBLIC INPUT
Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a
“Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or
homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE
This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be
advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in
attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the
City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to meeting, a written request by a
physically handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such
board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes.
"If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to
any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and
that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based" - per Section
286.0105 Florida Statutes.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | FEBRUARY
7, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Approval of the Wednesday, Febuary 1, 2023 Parks and Recreation Advisosry
Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the committee approve the meeting minutes from the Febuary 1,
2023 Parks and Recreation Advisosry Committee Regular Meeting as presented.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 01, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairperson Jim Van Kleunen called the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, February
01, 2023 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Vice-Chairperson Jim Van Kleunen, present
Committee Member Andrew Zacharias, present
Committee Member Art Gallo, present
Committee Member Sabrina Parsons, present
Committee Member Karen Owens, present
Committee Member Jeff Crandall, present
Committee Member Jason Maitland, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter, present
Also present:
Mr. Brian Dunigan, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department
A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
REGULAR AGENDA - PART I
500) Election for Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for
Calendar Year 2023
“JIM [VAN KLEUNEN] I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE YOU.” MOTION MADE BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER ZACHARIAS. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER OWENS.
VOTE: VAN KLEUNEN (AYE); ZACHARIAS (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PARSONS (AYE);
CRANDALL (AYE); MAITLAND (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED.
JIM VAN KLEUNEN WAS ELECTED THE CHAIRPERSON
501) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee for Calendar Year 2023
“I MOTION THAT ANDREW ZACHARIAS BE THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR THE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.” MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON
VAN KLEUNEN. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PARSONS.
VOTE: VAN KLEUNEN (AYE); ZACHARIAS (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PARSONS (AYE);
CRANDALL (AYE); MAITLAND (AYE)
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MOTION CARRIED
ANDREW ZACHARIAS WAS ELECTED THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Van Kleunen opened “Public Input”.
Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandia Terrace, Winter Springs gave thanks to Staff and proposed
having some “in honor” of Former Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum. Suggestion for
naming the new pavilion “in honor” of was given. Commissioner Ted Johnson relayed
the City Commissions has already discussed naming the pavilion in Arnie’s honor.
Mrs. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs agreed with the recognition
and gave additional suggestion of having a banner put for Arnie along with the City's
Hometown heroes. Mrs. Shafer also gave the suggestion of moving the 9/11 recognition
to the High school so the students can be involved in the recognition.
Discussion ensued between Staff and the Board regarding the banner suggestion, the
costs associated and the suggested move of the 9/11 tribute recognition to the High
school. It was relayed to the Committee that the School Board would need to be
involved in the decision. An additional suggestion was given to hold the recognition at
the Blumberg Park. Staff expressed some concern including road closure, time of the
event and traffic.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MOVE A PLAQUE IN ARNIE’S MEMORY BE MADE FOR THE [NEW]
PAVILION." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON ZACHARIAS. SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER OWENS. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOTION CARRIED.
"I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT MR. HOLLSINBECK NAME BE PUT ON THE NEW
BASKETBALL COURTS AT TROTWOOD PARK." MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON VAN
KLEUNEN. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MAITLAND. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairperson Van Kleunen closed “Public Input”.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Parks and Recreation Regular
Meeting Minutes
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"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST
3, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING." MOTION BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER PARSONS. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MAITLAND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: VAN KLEUNEN (AYE); ZACHARIAS (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PARSONS (AYE);
CRANDALL (AYE); MAITLAND (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA - PART II
502) Discussion on Lightning Alarms in City Parks
Mr. Brian Dunigan, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department introduced the
item and gave an overview of the City's current Thor Guard severe weather system. Staff
relayed the City’s risk management will be partnering with the County on trying to
obtain grants. Discussion ensued regarding additional weather alerts like Tornado to
be included in our system notification, suggestion was made to on updating the Thor
Guard system to have access to the newer system which can offer amenities like a QR
codes for updates or verbal announcements along with the sirens and the timeline.
503) Project and Events Update
Mr. Dunigan gave a “Park Projects and Events Presentation” relaying recently
completed projects, upcoming projects and giving a programs and events update to
the Committee. Discussion ensued on Hurricane preparation and allowing residents to
buy more sandbags if they wanted more than the ten allotted bags given out by the
City and the Basketball court moving project. Staff relayed the decision was regarding
a foundational issue.
***Committee Member Maitland left the meeting at 6:38pm
600. REPORTS
No Reports were given.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Van Kleunen opened “Public Input”.
Mrs. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs relayed her experience at
Winter Wonderland of Lights and that is was ever enjoyable. Mrs. Shafer also agreed
with the opinion of buying sandbags when it comes to hurricane efforts if a resident
wants more than provided. Lastly, Mrs. Shafer gave the suggestion of having a Mother
and Son event for next year alongside the Father-Daughter event the City holds.
Chairperson Van Kleunen closed “Public Input”.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Van Kleunen adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:43 pm
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
_____________________________
TRISTIN MOTTER
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the _________________________, 2024 Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.
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City of Winter Springs
Parks & Rec Update
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Trotwood Basketball, Trotwood Dock
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Central Winds Pickleball
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Upcoming Events & Programs
Father Daughter Dance, Saturday, February
10th 6 PM to 8 PM
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, Registration Opens
February 12th
Movie In The Park At Torcaso Park, Friday,
March 1st 7:30PM-9:30 PM
Egg-Citing Egg Hunt, Friday, March
22nd 4:30 PM-8:30 PM
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Fish Winter Springs & Summer Camp
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Tree Giveaway
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
2024 CITY EVENTS & PROGRAMS
46th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
Saturday, January 13 and 14, 8 am-5 pm
Central Winds Park
Join us for the 46th annual Central Florida Scottish
Highland Games. Enjoy Scottish food, heritage,
dancing, and athletics at Central Winds Park. For
more information visit www.flascot.com
25th Annual Father Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 10, 6 pm - 8 pm
Winter Springs Senior Center
Join us for our annual Father Daughter Dance! Set
out for a fun-filled night of dancing & music your
little girl will never forget. Enjoy a live DJ, a free photo
by a professional photographer, free refreshments,
& great prizes!
Movie In The Park
Friday, March 1, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Torcaso Park
Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a family
movie in the park.
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
Online registration begins February 12, 2024 at 8am
and closes March 25, 2024 at 5 pm
Embrace Arbor Day by planting a tree! Winter
Springs Residents can register online to receive a
complimentary tree delivered to their home just in
time for the Arbor Day celebration. Limit one tree per
household.
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Egg-citing Egg Hunt
Friday, March 22, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Central Winds Park
Join us for a parkwide spring egg hunt! Children
aged 2 to 12 are invited to bring their own baskets,
search for eggs, indulge in local food trucks, and
have a chance to win exciting prizes, including a
special surprise for finding the golden egg!
Fish Winter Springs (Week 1)
Saturday, May 4, 8 am - 10 am
Central Winds Park
Enjoy a morning of fishing fun with the family!
Bring your child to experience the leisure of fishing
and learn how to cast, bait the hook, and the safety
of the outdoors.
Fish Winter Springs (Week 2)
Saturday, May 11, 8 am - 10 am
Central Winds Park
Enjoy a morning of fishing fun with the family!
Bring your child to experience the leisure of fishing
and learn how to cast, bait the hook, and the safety
of the outdoors.
Food Truck Thursday (May)
Thursday, May 16, 5pm - 8pm
Trotwood Park
Join us at Trowtwood Park for an evening filled with
delicious food from local food trucks and vendors.
Bring a blanket or lawnchair for a picnic in the park.
Celebration of Freedom
Thursday, July 4, 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Central Winds Park
Get ready to light up the night this 4th of July
at Central Winds Park! Join us for the 26th
annual Celebration of Freedom, packed with live
entertainment, a free kid’s area, fantastic vendors,
and a breathtaking fireworks finale! Don’t forget to
wear your red, white, and blue.
Camp Sunshine (10 Weeks)
Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, August 2
Winter Springs Civic Center
Camp Sunshine is a day camp for elementary aged
children. Campers will engage in activities that
encourage teamwork, creativity, and leadership
skills.
WSPD Community Youth Outreach (4 Weeks)
June and July Dates TBD
Torcaso Park
The Winter Springs Police Department is hosting
the Community Youth Outreach program with
the aim of building stronger relationships through
positive experiences and interaction with local law
enforcement! Children can learn, laugh, and play
with WSPD’s Community Relations. Lunch and
water will be provided.
*Please be aware that event dates, times, and locations are tentative and may be subject to change
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18th Annual Hometown Harvest
Saturday, October 26, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Central Winds Park
Celebrate autumn at our 18th annual fall festival
Hometown Harvest! From FREE hayrides to live
musical performances, this event hosts many fun
activities, including the Winter Springs Got Talent
competition!
WSPD National Night Out 2024
Saturday, October 26, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Central Winds Park
Come celebrate National Night Out at Hometown
Harvest with WSPD! Celebrate the ability to walk
freely through the streets without the fear of being
victimized by crime. WSPD will have specialty
vehicles on display and officers to meet!
Veterans Day Tribute
Monday, November 11, 6pm - 7pm
Veterans Memorial at Town Center
Join the City of Winter Springs as we honor our
nation’s heroes. This event offers a time to honor
our 2024 Hometown Hero and remember veterans
and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for
our freedom.
42nd Annual Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 7, 4 pm - 8 pm
Winter Springs Town Center
Tis the season for joy and celebration! Stop by and
enjoy the festivities this holiday season at Winter
Wonderland! Experience an evening with one of
the longest-running traditions in our city, the 42nd
annual Holiday Parade featuring local talent and
businesses, and the annual Christmas tree Lighting!
Enjoy local entertainment and a visit from Santa
Claus!
Light Up Central Winds!
Drive-Thru December,13,14,15,20 from 7:00 pm-
9:30pm
Walk-Thru Saturday, December 21, from 5 pm -
8:30 pm
Central Winds Park
Visit Central Winds Park and view holiday light
tunnels for free presented by the City and local
businesses and organizations.
WSPD Santa’s City Run
December Dates TBD
Santa is coming to town! Each year Santa visits
Winter Springs for one week and is escorted each
night around the city by the Winter Springs Police
Department to spread candy and joy to the children
and families who come outside to wave to him. On
the big night, be sure to listen for police sirens!
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WSPD Ghoulishly Good Times
October Date TBD
Torcaso Park
Winter Springs Police Department is providing
treats and popcorn for all, and there will be dinner
options from local food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or
blanket to enjoy a family movie in the park.
Food Truck Thursday (September)
Thursday, September 19, 5pm - 8pm
Trotwood Park
Join us at Trowtwood Park for an evening filled with
delicious food from local food trucks and vendors.
Bring a blanket or lawnchair for a picnic in the park.
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Wednesday, September 11, 8:30 am – 9am
Winter Springs Police Department
Please join the City of Winter Springs Mayor,
Commission, and staff for the 23-year remembrance
of September 11 events.
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