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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 08 07 PARAC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 7, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jim Van Kleunen called the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 7, 2024 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: Chairperson Jim Van Kleunen, present Vice-Chairperson Andrew Zacharias, present Committee Member Sabrina Parsons, present Committee Member Jason Maitland, present Committee Member Desma Underwood, present Committee Member Jason Byrne, present Committee Member Paul Diaz, present Committee Member John Classe, absent City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Also present: Mr. Michael Krist, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100) Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200) Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Van Kleunen opened “Public Input”. Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs touched on the previously discussed shade topic for the pickleball court and expressed concern for more information to be included in the minutes for historic purposes. City Clerk Gowan briefly touched on the city’s minutes policy for clarification. Chairperson Van Kleunen closed “Public Input”. CONSENT AGENDA CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING –AUGUST 07, 2024 PAGE 2 OF 3 300) Approval of the Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Parks and Recreation Regular Meeting Minutes Committee Member Maitland noted a scrivener's error. Staff took note of the error. "MOVE THAT WE PASS THE MINUTES AS READ WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE ATTENDANCE OF MR. MAITLAND." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DIAZ. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PARSONS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BYRNE (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); MAITLAND (AYE); PARSONS (AYE); UNDERWOOD (AYE); ZACK (AYE); VAN KLEUNEN (AYE) MOTION CARRIED. 7-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Parks and Recreation Update and Discussion on Trotwood Park Mr. Krist reviewed the presentation giving updates and numbers on the pickleball courts and programs for the Committee as requested in previous meetings. Discussion ensued on the questions regarding the shade structures as well as the cost, revenue and feedback related to the contracted pro and the pickleball reservation system . Continuing, Mr. Krist presented a staff suggested change for Trotwood Park’s Pickleball/Tennis court. The suggestion is to restripe and keep the one tennis court as such, change the other court to be four (4) permanent pickleball courts, and shift the placement slightly to give more room for the pickleball courts. With this proposed change additional updated would be done to the courts themselves, the fencing around the courts and permanent fencing inside separating the courts would be added. Returning to the presentation, Mr. Krist gave an overview of additional Parks items, Updates and upcoming events/programs happening within the city. Committee Member Parson asked the parking and being ADA compliance in relation to a pervious concern brought up. Staff relayed that all our parks are in compliance. 600. REPORTS Vice-Chairperson Zach expressed concerns for public input comments and asked about the process for result with a comment, question or concern is given. City Clerk Gowan further reviewed the minutes policy with the committee and explained further steps and levels in which someone who gives public input could have their questions answered or concerns heard. The committee gave consensus to have Ms. Leah Wiesman come up and address the board again regarding her ADA and safety concerns. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Van Kleunen opened “Public Input”.