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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 01 17 Central Winds Park Expansion Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CENTRAL WINDS PARK EXPANSION AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 17,2002 I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Department Director called the Meeting to order at 7:07 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2002 in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Committee Member Jacqueline Adams, present Committee Member George Barcus, present Committee Member Paula Davoli, present Committee Member Tim Johnson, present Committee Member Sally McGinnis, present Committee Member Rodney S. Owens, absent Committee Member Vernon Rozelle, Jr., present Committee Member Kelly Thompson, present Committee Member Ron Zarbaugh, absent II. CONSENT CONSENT A. Approval Of The January 3, 2002 Meeting Minutes. Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Department Director asked for a Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2002. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER McGINNIS. "SO MOVED." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVOLI. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CENTRAL WINDS PARK EXPANSION AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - JANUARY 17,2002 PAGE 2 OF 4 III. REGULAR REGULAR A. Staff/Consultant Reports. Mr. Pula distributed aquatic center sketches, information on local aquatic centers, information on standards for parking spaces and a national study of participation levels in all sports. REGULAR B. Pool Discussion With Mr. Karl Pecht, P.E. Discussion. REGULAR C. Pool Discussion With Ms. Doreen Gruber, Winter Springs High School Principal. Ms. Doreen Gruber, Winter Springs High School Principal distributed to Committee Members a profile of Winter Springs High School and information on the proposed Field House. Discussion followed with emphasis on student safety and supporting the youth and the Winter Springs community. City Manager Ronald W McLemore arrived at 7:32 p.m. Committee Member Paula Davoli asked Ms. Gruber, "Would you foresee some type of lease arrangement where Winter Springs [High School] would contribute to the upkeep on the pool?" Ms. Gruber advised, "1 certainly would. Yes, 1 would certainly think that that would be something that could offset some of the costs that you have, or we would just continue with the relationship that we already have with your not paying for certain facilities of ours that you use." Ms. Gruber suggested the Committee Members communicate with Ms. Diane Kramer, Seminole County School Board Facilities Director, should they desire further knowledge. REGULAR D. Pool Discussion With Weller Pools, Inc. Mr. Bill West, Weller Pools Representative, spoke of the packet distributed to the Committee addressing pool designs. Discussion developed on pool designs, types, amenities, and costs. Tape I/Side B CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CENTRAL WINDS PARK EXPANSION AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - JANUARY 17,2002 PAGE30F4 REGULAR E. Public Input. Ms. Julie Fair, 1606 Tiverton Way, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke III support of constructing a swimming pool in Winter Springs. Mr. William Ramsey, 363 Twelve Oaks Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke in support of a swimming pool. Mr. Casey Sapp, 4904 Petra Court, Winter Springs, Florida: as a student and swim team member at Winter Springs High School, he spoke in favor of constructing a swimming pool because of the disadvantages he has faced while not having a pool; and informed the Committee that swim team participants at Winter Springs High School moved to Lake Brantley High School just because of their pool. Tape 2/Side A Mr. Zack Dickson, 1105 Superior Court, Winter Springs, Florida: also a student and swim team member at Winter Springs High School, spoke in favor of a swimming pool because of safety. Mr. Dickson informed the Committee of his involvement in a vehicle accident while returning home from swim practice in Sanford. Ms. Danielle Hanson, 112 Asliford Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: another Winter Springs High School swim team member who spoke in support of the construction of a swimming pool and provided an essay on the benefits of a community pool. Ms. Veronica Cordero, 1204 Winter Springs Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida: Winter Springs High School swim team member who supported a swimming pool being built. The Committee thanked the public for their attendance. REGULAR F. Committee Discussion. The Committee discussed handicapped accessibility in the park and the public support for a "Paws Park". In reference to a "Paws Park", Committee Member Sally McGinnis stated, "I had asked once and I believe you had mentioned there were other facilities in the City that would lend themselves to this use. And I'd like to know where you'd identify those areas." Mr. Pula stated, "I will bring that back at your next Meeting, or if we spend a lot of the time on the pool and Master Plan it may be the following Meeting. But we'll definitely address that more. I know the City Commission will be wanting a recommendation. The City Commission has set a Workshop to deal specifically with this issue, I believe it's in March. I'll get you more information on that at our next Meeting also." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CENTRAL WINDS PARK EXPANSION AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - JANUARY 17,2002 PAGE40F4 City Manager Ronald W. McLemore spoke of a piece of property at Jetta Point that Seminole County is purchasing which could possibly be used for a "Bark Park". In reference to constructing a swimming pool, Manager McLemore advised the Committee that "I don't foresee anyway in which a pool facility is going to be built in Winter Springs without a public Referendum." Discussion. IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS This Agenda Item was not discussed. V. REPORTS None. VI. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. S:\dept - City Clerk\BOARDS\Central Winds Park Expansion Ad Hoc Advisory Committee\alll\Minutes\2002\01 1702 MINUTES.doc NOTE: These minutes were approved at the January 31,2002 Central Winds Park Expansion Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Meeting.