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Home My WebLink About2023 02 01 PARAC Regular Meeting Minutes 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) CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 01, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 4 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 Boa rd 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 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 01, 2023 PAGE 3 OF 4 "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”. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 01,2023 PAGE 4 OF 4 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Van Kleunen adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:43 pm RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: TRISTIN MOTTER q`• ASSISTANT CITY CLERK o • -� b ,••��... NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the U 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.