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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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CENTRAL WINDS PARK EXPANSION AD HOC
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2002
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Department Director called the Meeting to order at
7:03 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2002 in the East Training Room 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, arrived at 7: 14 p.m.
Committee Member Rodney S. Owens, present
Committee Member Vernon Rozelle, Jr., arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Committee Member Kelly Thompson, present
Committee Member Ron Zarbaugh, present
"B" .
The Committee agreed to move Regular Agenda Item "c" before Regular Agenda Item
II. CONSENT
CONSENT
A. Approval Of The February 7, 2002 Meeting Minutes.
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVOLI. "I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE."
SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ADAMS. DISCUSSION. WITH
CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT
B. Approval Of The February 14, 2002 Meeting Minutes.
Committee Member George Barcus made a comment about the Minutes and advised that
he would be available by telephone for the February 28, 2002 Meeting.
Mr. Pula stated, "A Motion, a second, and a vote would be appropriate,"
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MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BARCUS. "I'LL MAKE THE
MOTION." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON.
DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE, THE MOTION
WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
III. REGULAR
REGULAR
A. Staff/Consultant Reports.
Mr. Forest Michael, Michael Design Associates, 130 North Center Street, Suite 1, Winter
Park, Florida: distributed an "llxl7" copy of the current design to the Committee
Members and discussion followed.
Committee Member Vernon Rozelle, Jr. arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Discussion.
Committee Member Sally McGinnis arrived at 7: 14 p. m.
Mr. Michael spoke on the addition of 400 new parking spaces, the "Step terrace" design
of the fields, and the "Park Pavilion".
Discussion followed regarding a letter submitted to the Committee from City Manager
Ronald W. McLemore.
Tape I/Side B
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
WERE DISCUSSED AS DOCUMENTED. .:. .:.
REGULAR
C. Public Input.
Mr. Declan 0 'Connor, 656 Silver Creek Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke in favor
of a "Skate Park" in the City and suggested that the City could charge a fee to help with
costs.
Mr. Fred Demuth, 125 Birchwood Drive, Maitland, Florida: as a member of Pro-Flight
Archers of Seminole County, he reinforced the benefits of keeping the passive recreation
area in Central Winds Park for archery usage. Mr. Demuth submitted an informational
document to the Office Of The City Clerk.
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Mr. Ryan 0 'Connor, 656 Silver Creek Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke in favor of a
"Skate Park" because there is "Nowhere to go".
Mr. Vincent Decrescenzo, 223 Tides Road, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke in favor of a
"Skate Park".
Mr. Jeff Grunelhofer, 635 Silver Creek Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: advised the
Committee about the situations that can occur while skateboarding in a street and spoke
in favor of a "Skate Park".
Mr. Jason Rickards, 719 South Endeavour Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: mentioned
that he is working with City Staff on Grant Proposals, specifically a Horse Trail
Development Grant, and suggested the prior speakers address their desires for a "Skate
Park" to the City Commissioners.
REGULAR
B. Presentation By Committee Member Paula Davoli.
Committee Member Paula Davoli introduced her draft report to be presented to the City
Commission on March 11, 2002. Discussion followed encompassing the following
recommendations that the Committee will address:
>- Practice fields
>- Softball/baseball fields
>- "Park Pavilion"
>- Parking
>- Horse trails and Trail Head
>- Consideration for a pool, "Paw Park", Skate Park, lighted outdoor basketball courts,
and additional tennis courts with lighting in other areas of the City.
>- Recommend the purchase of the Springs Land tract and the Wincey Property for
future expansion.
Tape 2/Side A
REGULAR
C. Committee Discussion/Directions.
Discussion.
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IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Staff/Consultant Reports.
· Public Input.
· Final Discussion Regarding the March 11, 2002 City Commission Meeting
Report.
V. REPORTS
None.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER OWENS. "I MAKE A MOTION TO
ADJOURN." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHNSON.
DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE, THE MOTION
WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
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NOTE: These minutes were approved at the February 28, 2002 Central Winds Park Expansion Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Meeting.