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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 08 06 PRMAC Regular Meeting Minutes PARKS, RECRREATION, AND MOBILITY ADVIOSRY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 6, 2025 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jason Bryne called the Wednesday, August 6, 2025, of the Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting to order at 5:3 0 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Jason Byrne, present Vice-Chairperson Leah Weisman, present Committee Member John Hibbs, absent Committee Member Paul Krebs, present Committee Member Brenda Lambie, present Committee Member Jennifer Hankes, present Committee Member Robert Tommy, present Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present Also present: Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Administrative Services and Operations 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 Byrne opened “Public Input”. Mr. Rob Schellenberg, 1047 Dear Run Drive, Winter Springs addressed the Committee and relayed his role as overseer of the pickleball and tennis courts. Chairperson Bryne closed “Public Input”. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS, RECREATION AND MOBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUALR MEETING – AUGUST 6, 2025 PAGE 2 of 3 CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Clariflcation was requested regarding speciflc language use in the last meetings’ minutes. Clerk Tarrant gave clariflcation. No changes were requested. "I MOTION WE ACCEPT THE MINUTES.” MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON WEISMAN. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TOMMY. DISCUSSION. ALL IN FAVOR. NONE OPPOSED. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Parks and Recreation FY25-26 Budget Overview Mr. Dunigan gave a presentation with a high-level overview of the flscal year 2025-2026 Parks Budget and highlighted the main categories the budget is broken into. Mr. Dunigan relayed some of the reductions in the budget such as in personnel due to some restructuring, operating expenses and Capital expenses. Staff highlighted that t he city is working to get internal personnel certifled and licensed to be fertilizer and pesticide applicators as well as adding more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) based recreational programs. Staff opened the fioor for questions from the Committee. Discussion regarding the fee schedule, differences in the fee amounts for residents and non- residents, and the reduction in the overall budget ensued. Staff relayed that the city utilizes a “zero-base” budgeting method and staff was able to reallocate or save in needs throughout the budget. Questions were asked from Committee about the budget, future discussions and the appropriate timeline to start talking about the next flscal year’s budget. Staff relayed that at the next meeting the Committee will be talking about flscal year 2026/2027 budget, but it is appropriate to talk about it at any time. Committee Member Hankes asked about the timeline, location and process of the lacrosse wall. Staff relayed that a conclusive decision has not been made yet. Discussion transitioned to the cameras throughout the city parks and the current locations. Staff relayed at the current time there are only cameras at the Senior Center/Civic Center, no parks have cameras at this time. Staff want to start with Central Winds due to the amount of foot trafflc. Further questions and comments ensued on the cost of the Lacrosse wall, budget for training personnel, and ADA compliance for amenities. Staff responded in kind to all the committees questions and comments.