HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 08 07 PARAC - Consent 201 Requesting Approval of the May 1, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 1, 2012 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee was called to Order by Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum at 7:01 p.m., in the
Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum, present
Vice Chairperson Pamela Carroll, present
Committee Member Joseph Bonura, absent
Committee Member Larry Brickel, absent
Committee Member Arsenio Calle, present
Committee Member Yvonne Froscher, present
Committee Member Arthur Gallo, present
Committee Member Geoffrey Kendrick, present
Committee Member Clare Mumey, present
City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, present
Assistant to the City Clerk Sean Beaudet, present
A moment of silence was held in honor of our troops fighting in various locales. The
Pledge of Allegiance followed.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA
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AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
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400. REPORTS
Chairperson Nussbaum commented on the Mayor and City Commission's upcoming
Appreciation Dinner being held at the Kee Wee Entertainment District and stated, "That
Dinner is next Friday, the 11th of May (2012) at 6:30 (p.m.) and of course everybody on
this dais is invited."
PUBLIC INPUT
No one addressed the Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
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600. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Receive Information
Related To The Magnolia Park Amphitheater In The Winter Springs Town Center.
Brief comments.
Mr. Chris Caldwell, Director, Parks and Recreation Department introduced this Agenda
Item and commented that this related to the City Commission approving this project and
that the project had been approved in 2007. Mr. Caldwell added, "I actually will check
that date."
Next, Mr. Caldwell showed a rendering of an Approved Aesthetic Review for the
Magnolia Park Amphitheater and mentioned, "The seating is fixed seating for 250; there
is grass seating for another 250 proposed." Addressing some of the aspects of this
proposed project Mr. Caldwell noted planned sound systems, hi-tech lighting, security
including cameras, and grass and landscaping.
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Furthermore, Mr. Caldwell pointed out, "Ideally this use of this facility is going to be the
focal point for our special events in the future." Mr. Caldwell then spoke of the process
the City has been dealing with in order to acquire the land and asked the Committee
Members for feedback.
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Vice Chairperson Pamela Carroll commented "I just want to say that I was there at the
Commission Meetings when they presented it and I think it truly will be an asset to the
City. And also — even to the Winter Springs Festival of the Arts in terms of enhancing
that event and I am hoping that it will come to fruition on time."
Mr. Caldwell added, "There was an Agenda Item proposed recently within the last month
that we are trying to formulate a time plan. It's just that there are too many unknowns
right now so we can't give any definitive dates, but the Commission is looking for at least
getting an idea of when these things will start to take place."
Next, Committee Member Arthur Gallo mentioned, "My wife and I looked over the plans
that you sent and they look really fantastic. Excited if it comes to Winter Springs - that
would be fantastic if we ever get it built because I see it really adding a lot to the
community." Committee Member Gallo then inquired whether there has been
consideration about the proposed Amphitheater showing outdoor movies and things of
this nature. Regarding this comment, Mr. Caldwell said, "The programming of this
facility hasn't been established yet - we do want to program it for any and all
opportunities." Additionally, Mr. Caldwell said, "Certainly those ideas will be
considered in the mix of programming—absolutely."
Further discussion followed on the project being built and some of the architectural and
decorative touches.
Chairperson Nussbaum thought that it was a great facility and said that it will "Add a
tremendous amount to the City and I think it is going to also bring other people into the
City who might want to move here as well, because of this very unique feature."
Continuing, Mr. Caldwell said, "I have to give credit to the Public Works Department
and Steven Richart (Urban Beautification Services Division Manager, Community
Development Department)." Vice Chairperson Carroll mentioned, "I just want to give
some kudos to Mayor Charles Lacey for working so closely with CSX (Corporation) to
follow-up." Mr. Caldwell concurred and added, "Both Kevin (Smith, City Manager) and
Charles (Lacey) did a fantastic job; and Kip (Lockcuff, Director, Public Works/Utility
Departments) as well too."
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601. Parks And Recreation Department
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Advisory Committee To Review 2012-13 Goals And Budget Process For Parks And
Recreation Department. The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Is
Requested To Provide Staff With Any Remarks They May Have.
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Mr. Caldwell presented this Agenda Item and stated, "The way we do our goals is we try miett
to have S.M.A.R.T. goals in that they're specific, they're measurable, they're attainable -
they're reasonable and they're timely. So, we look for purposeful planning so that we
can take our goals and then plan our Budget."
Continuing, Mr. Caldwell explained, "We broke these goals into three (3) areas: our
personnel, our operations, and our programming." Mr. Caldwell then noted, "In our
personnel, we wanted to evaluate all the schedules, not only employee schedules, but all
the schedules of our part-time staff to maximize our operational efficiencies." Further
discussion about scheduling ensued.
Mr. Caldwell then mentioned, "A second personnel goal is going to be with our customer
service message through all of our parks." Further, Mr. Caldwell said, "We've got some
old signage, we have a new Parks Ordinance now, we have to match those up. That's the
primary goal." Regarding signage, Mr. Caldwell noted, "We'll gladly bring those signs
and take any feedback from you all in regards to those signs, because we want that to be a
strong powerful message in our parks."
Next, Mr. Caldwell added, "And then the last is to hire a Parks Supervisor. Mike
(Barclay, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation Department) has been doing a great job
as our Parks and Recreation Superintendent over the past year and he needs some help."
Mr. Caldwell mentioned the application process thus far and explained that they hoped to
hire someone possibly in October or November.
Mr. Caldwell then mentioned the "Operation Family Fun Guide" which replaced the
previous version called the "Program and Facilities Guide" and said, "Again, remember
that value statement that we talked about in the Parks? We want everyone to know that
we're all about family fun." Vice Chairperson Carroll also mentioned the importance of
"Safety". Continuing, Mr. Caldwell said, "So, this Family Fun Guide has been a great
tool for us to point people to what we're doing as the City of Winter Springs."
Discussion then ensued about renovating the floors and ceiling of the Winter Springs
Civic Center. Mr. Caldwell mentioned, "We're looking at that and we've priced it out
already, the floors alone run about eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00) to do it right, to get
rid of the vinyl and put tile down - the ceiling is sagging, it's dirty, it's got water leaks,
and it's poor- our standard is a lot higher than that."
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Regarding the floor renovation, Chairperson Nussbaum strongly suggested that tiles with
a non-skid surface be used in the renovation. Continuing, Chairperson Nussbaum stated,
"You had talked about the value statement, I think that that's of key importance to make CaCt
the value statement for the City."
Next, Vice Chairperson Carroll commented on the floor in the Civic Center that was used
for dancing and inquired if it could be refurbished? Mr. Caldwell replied, "You can only
do certain things with laminate, it can't be sanded, like real wood." Further discussion *"
ensued on the flooring.
Mr. Caldwell addressed the old style of the roofing, that they hoped to be able to make
other improvements to the air conditioning ducts and lighting. Further comments
followed on whether pavers could be installed, but that this was a much more expensive
option.
Vice Chairperson Carroll asked if Staff had a chance to research how many rentals for
wedding receptions or dances or dance lessons the Civic Center had, and agreed that,
"Nonskid appeals to me from a safety point of view, but I'm wondering, is it easily used
for ballroom dancing and other dances and wedding receptions?" Vice Chairperson
Carroll asked if that had been considered. Chairperson Nussbaum pointed out, "When
we talk about non-skid, they are talking about safety for the City and you can still dance
on it." Mr. Caldwell concurred and said, "That's correct on that. We have looked at the
usage, and the primary usage for the Civic Center is weddings."
Continuing with this Agenda Item discussion, Mr. Caldwell noted that the next point
deals with evaluating Park equipment and complying with safety standards, to which he
explained that they continually have to do evaluations and remove any unsafe equipment.
Splash Pads were addressed next and Mr. Caldwell noted that reducing costs by fifty
percent (50%) as a goal is still being worked on and explained, "We have reduced the
staff by two (2) and then that did save us about fifty percent (50%), but we certainly are
going to be in an evaluation process for the next six (6) months at least on that."
Discussion followed on Splash Pads to which Committee Member Geoffrey Kendrick
inquired, "Why do residents not have to pay for that anymore, because that could help
with the cost factor." Mr. Caldwell explained previous Fee structures and added, "The
City Commission, based on recommendations that we gave and so forth, thought that it
would be a nice gesture to give the residents something. As we were changing the days
and times, the Commission thought we were taking something away and so they wanted
to give back something to - the community."
Further comments followed on whether Winter Springs High School students could assist
with community service, and the stringent guidelines set forth by the State of Florida that
the City has to comply with, along with related background checks and how much such
testing costs.
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Next discussed was increasing revenue by twenty-five percent (25%) for all programs,
rentals, and memberships, to which Mr. Caldwell mentioned that they were evaluating
their programs and ways to possibly increase revenues."
Mr. Caldwell then commented on some of the renovations and improvements that they
are currently doing at City parks.
Vice Chairperson Carroll inquired, "The fence around the tot playground there, is that
going to be up for Sunday - at Trotwood?" Mr. Barclay responded, "We do have the
sections there at the Park and we can have those up by this weekend."
Furthermore, Vice Chairperson Carroll mentioned, "On the Northern Way entrance
there's a finial missing." With discussion on finials, Vice Chairperson Carroll said she
had sent a photo related to this to Mr. Caldwell. Mr. Barclay added, "Yes, we will look
at what we have in inventory right now. I'm not aware if we have any extras but we will
- definitely look at that."
Next, discussion focused on the design and building process at Trotwood Park for the
tennis courts and a Park redesign to which Mr. Caldwell suggested, "I'd like to get this
design/build process where a company comes in and manages the whole process."
With further discussion on plans for Trotwood Park, Mr. Caldwell added, "I think we
really need to look at that Park and I will bring that back to this board, when it's time. I
would love to have a good hearty discussion on what your thoughts are on tennis courts."
Mr. Caldwell also mentioned that the basketball courts needed work, and suggested
replacing the racquetball court near the lake.
While on the topic on Trotwood Park, Committee Member Kendrick mentioned the lake
needed help and inquired, "Do we have any plans to get rid of those logs to clean it up at
least a little bit, I know we can't do a whole lot about the water." Mr. Caldwell pointed
out that they are working with professional contractors as well as the City's Public Works
Department who is responsible for managing all of the lakes in Winter Springs. Mr.
Caldwell further commented on a recent issue and said, "We can certainly go out there
and look at our shorelines when they're down."
Committee Member Froscher inquired, "This lake we're referring to, is it a stormwater
pond or is it a natural lake?" Mr. Caldwell responded, "I will find that out." Further
discussion ensued on the lake, the natural habitat, and what could be done. Additional
discussion continued on lakes and ponds and Mr. Caldwell further said to Committee
Member Froscher, "We will find that answer out."
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Mr. Caldwell then addressed shade structures for Central Winds Park and pointed out
that, "Those were approved three (3) years ago on the capital considerations. They've
carried over every year for capital items and they will be funded when Impact Fees are
available." Further comments followed on shade structures.
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Concluding the discussion on this one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) capital
item, Mr. Caldwell commented, "If it ever comes up, we'd like to do some really nice
shade structures. That item will come before this board and you will get to have some
input and see what we're considering, when we get to that point."
Next, Mr. Caldwell discussed programming and said, "Building friendships, preserving
nature, all the things that we want to represent as a Parks and Recreation Department. We
want to put those into our Youth Sports Programming through signs, through messages,
through websites; and that's just real important for us to do that as a Parks and Recreation
Department, as an Advisory Board, and as a City."
Discussion then focused on processes for program registration and forms. Mr. Caldwell
mentioned, "One of our goals as a Department is to become accredited - and we go
through the National Recreation and Park Association to standardize all of our forms and
processes and procedures, so these are best practices. This is a two (2) year process, once
it starts. We're not ready to start this process yet - we are actually starting the process
informally through our Department by developing processes, identifying where we don't
have forms, how we handle money." Further discussion ensued on standardizing
processes for registration and forms.
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602. Parks And Recreation Department
The Parks And Recreation Department Is Requesting The Parks And Recreation
Advisory Committee Receive Information Related To The Parks Equipment And
Assessment Of Playground Equipment For Trotwood Park. The Parks And
Recreation Advisory Committee Is Requested To Provide Staff With Any Remarks
They May Have.
Mr. Barclay introduced this Agenda Item, referred to a document related to Trotwood
Park and stated, "What we want to do as a Parks and Recreation Department is be able to
go through every Park that we have and list out what we have available at the Park." Mr.
Barclay then discussed being able to list the condition of various equipment at their parks
including manufacture information and installation dates.
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Continuing, Mr. Barclay said, "We're also going to put pictures on these plans."
Furthermore, Mr. Barclay added, "It will list all the different amenities that we have,
bathrooms, what condition those are in, any upgrades or improvements."
Referencing the pavilions, Mr. Barclay stated, "We're actually in the process right now of
repainting the pavilions, cleaning them up, scraping them." Mr. Barclay then briefly
commented on the condition of the baseball fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts.
Vice Chairperson Carroll noted, "Again at Trotwood, I don't see anything about the
toddler, two (2) to five (5) year old fencing, is that incorporated?" Mr. Barclay
responded, "Yes, that will be incorporated — I can put that under the comments." With
further remarks, Vice Chairperson Carroll said, "I would advocate for keeping the little,
low fencing at Trotwood which is just a deterrent to running. And I would also request
that if you have those baby swings, that you find some manufacturer that has a protective
device so when they're holding on and if they get their finger in there, it doesn't get
pinched. Because they are deteriorating everywhere that I have seen, and it's not just
Winter Springs' parks."
Mr. Barclay explained, "We're working with the manufacturers. We've got a couple of
contacts for playground equipment that are going to come out and actually go to sites
with us and be able to make any recommendations needed."
Regarding the equipment at Trotwood Park, Committee Member Kendrick stated, "I am
very happy with a lot of it, whether it is wear and tear or—if you were going to change it,
it's up to you." Committee Member Kendrick then noted one concern which he said was
"In the small children's section - there are blocks in the middle of the kiddie section —
they are a hazard." Committee Member Kendrick added, "It is just not the best piece of
equipment for that park, for any park for that matter. It is probably old and outdated,
sharp edges, it is a mess." Mr. Barclay said, "Thank you for that. We can definitely go
out there and check it out and remove it."
Chairperson Nussbaum inquired of Mr. Caldwell, "Do you know when that signage will
go into effect?" Mr. Caldwell commented, "We're doing one (1) at a time." Mr. Barclay
stated, "We're going through all the signs with the rules, updating the rules with the
Park's Ordinance, and we'll have a QR Code (Quick Response Code) on there to where
somebody could take their smartphone and it will link to our Website to where they can
go on and actually view the Ordinance."
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603. Parks And Recreation Department
The Parks And Recreation Department Is Requesting The Parks And Recreation
Advisory Committee Receive Information Related To The Parks And Recreation
Current Fees And Discuss The Need For A Fees Assessment To Recommend
Revisions. The New Fees Proposed Will Have To Be Brought To The Commission
At A Later Date. The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Is Requested To
Provide Staff With Any Remarks They May Have.
Regarding this Agenda Item, Mr. Caldwell began by speaking of processes and
improvements. Continuing, Mr. Caldwell presented this Agenda Item and mentioned that
it was forty-five dollars ($45.00) per year to use the City's Therapy Pool. With further
comments on the merits of the Therapy Pool, Mr. Caldwell pointed out, "If you do the
math on forty (40) weeks at five (5) times a week they can come for forty-five dollars
($45.00), it's less than seventy-five cents ($0.75) a class."
Continuing, Mr. Caldwell commented on operational costs, fair market price, and
excellent service to City residents. Regarding the Approved Fees, Mr. Caldwell noted
that they have not been evaluated since 2008/2009 and that they needed to continually
evaluate their Fees.
Discussion followed on Splash Pad Fees, recent changes, and how some Day Care
operators bring lots of children to our Splash Pads. Vice Chairperson Carroll asked if any
thought went into "Charging Day Care vans a small fee" and also noted her concern
about the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee being kept informed about proposed
changes to the Splash Pad Fees before they were discussed in early February 2012 by the
City Commission.
Mr. Caldwell remarked, "If we would have had that information to bring to you, we
would have." Further, Mr. Caldwell explained, "We were evaluating our processes and
we were evaluating procedures but we didn't have that Agenda Item written or those
recommendations." Further discussion ensued on evaluating Splash Pad costs.
Regarding Vice Chairperson Carroll's inquiry about schools and Day Cares being
charged to use our Splash Pads, Mr. Caldwell stated that they thought they would try a
simple approach and "We would just charge each of those kids three dollars ($3.00), that
are on the bus." Further comments followed on non-Winter Springs residents using our
City Splash Pads.
With further comments about Fees, Committee Member Arsenio Calle remarked that he
was concerned about Senior Citizens with limited financial means and whether a free
pass for Senior Citizens had been considered. Mr. Caldwell explained, "We provide a lot
of activities at no charge." Furthermore, Mr. Caldwell noted, "We will consider that. I
don't know that we'll give a free pass out, but we certainly are open to any suggestions."
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Additional discussion ensued on Senior Citizens, and fair market prices for services.
Chairperson Nussbaum remarked, "When we talk about fair market value, I imagine for
quinceaneras and weddings that you would take a look at Longwood, Maitland, etc..
What they would charge for those same events and probably we are on the low end right
now; we need to probably bring that up. Am I correct?" Mr. Caldwell replied, "You're
correct." Chairperson Nussbaum added, "So, that would be an additional source of gro
revenue..." Mr. Caldwell noted, "...Correct."
Discussion followed on other cities' overhead fixed costs.
Next, Chairperson Nussbaum stated, "As we saw at the beginning of this Meeting, we
saw the beautiful structure that is going to be built down at the Town Center and I would
imagine that that would be able to be a revenue source at one point." Mr. Caldwell said,
"There are mixed emotions on that - that you can have revenue coming in but that
revenue will never cover the cost to operate it." Discussion ensued on operating costs
and how fair market costs are determined.
Vice Chairperson Carroll referred to Committee Member Calle's concern regarding
Senior Citizens and mentioned, "I know there was originally a Scholarship Fund for the
Sunshine Camp and I believe there was one at the Senior Center for some Seniors who
weren't financially able to join." Mr. Caldwell confirmed this and said, "That is correct,
they're still in place, both of them." Vice Chairperson Carroll noted, "So, that will help
some Seniors."
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604. Parks And Recreation Department
The Parks And Recreation Department Is Requesting The Parks And Recreation
Advisory Committee Receive Information Related To Direction From The City
Commission To Pursue CRA Funding For Park Improvements at Diane's Park.
The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Is Requested To Provide Staff With
Any Remarks They May Have.
Mr. Caldwell presented this Agenda Item and provided history about Diane's Park,
explaining that it had been donated to Winter Springs in 2009, and that it was a small
parcel of land, perhaps two (2) acres in size. Mr. Caldwell pointed out that it was
"Tucked away next to an industrial park and it's actually zoned in Winter Springs, yet
that whole corridor on (U.S. Highway) 17/92, is within the CRA boundaries, which is the
Community Redevelopment Agency, and they give funds out to government agencies for
improvements along that corridor."
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Continuing, Mr. Caldwell remarked that the City's Urban Beautification Services
Division Manager, Steve Richart works with the Community Redevelopment Agency and
"It does a great job." Mr. Caldwell added, "There's an opportunity that they had some
funding and they wanted to know if we would be interested in making park
improvements at Diane's Park. So, we wanted to bring that before you and share some
concerns - some thoughts, and get your advice and some direction on moving forward on
that. It won't happen until next Fiscal Year, it won't happen anytime soon."
Furthermore, Mr. Caldwell suggested that Diane's Park would be "Ideal for simple
amenities, whatever they might be." With additional information, Mr. Caldwell
mentioned, "We have to consider the impact of the neighbors but it also increases the
value of their home." Comments followed on unknowns and possible annexation efforts.
Chairperson Nussbaum commented, "With all the conversation about is it Longwood? Is
it Winter Springs? I would hope that that would be kind of decided because you could
put those nice amenities and put the name and the sign up `Diane's Park' and then six (6)
months later it becomes part of another City." Mr. Caldwell noted, "They're talking
about the annexation that changed, that all being Winter Springs, on the east side of(U.S.
Highway) 17/92."
Discussion followed on the location of Diane's Park, adding amenities to the park,
possible vandalism, that there is a park presence at night, this could be a park that is cared
for the neighboring residents, and Mr. Caldwell pointed out, "We'll put CRA's
(Community Redevelopment Agency) money in, we won't put any City money in it,
that's the nice thing about it. We won't put one dime of the City tax dollars into it, it will
be all CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) funds."
With continuing comments, Chairperson Nussbaum stated, "I am a believer if you put
Winter Springs' name on it and it is our property and someone else is paying for it, I
can't see a whole lot of downside to that."
Vice Chairperson Carroll then noted her concern about possible ongoing costs associated
with Diane's Park to which Mr. Caldwell agreed.
Committee Member Gallo inquired, "What is your recommendation?" Mr. Caldwell
commented on pros and cons and stated, "I haven't gathered enough information to say
that I'm a hundred percent (100%) in favor of, because there are some aspects I'm in
favor of and then there are some aspects that I'm very cautious about." Further
discussion ensued. Committee Member Gallo added, "I would value your
recommendation and go with what you guys thought was the best thing to do."
Further remarks.
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Committee Member Froscher suggested that Staff"Try to determine extent of utilization
by people working in Winter Springs across the street, to the north." Mr. Caldwell
responded, "Very good suggestion, and we do want to do that on any project."
Discussion followed on the donation of Diane's Park and that there were no restrictions.
Then, Committee Member Calle inquired, "Could you get enough money to do some
improvements and put the money aside for future maintenance?" Mr. Caldwell
responded, "I think there is a stipulation in the Grant that says for the first two (2) years
only, and the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) will clarify that, but for two (2)
years they will pay maintenance costs."
With further comments, Committee Member Calle noted his concern that, "The people
who are going to enjoy that park are not going to be Winter Springs residents." Mr.
Caldwell said, "That's absolutely one of the concerns and the CRA (Community
Redevelopment Agency) board serves - Winter Springs, Longwood, Seminole County,
and everyone on that corridor."
Committee Member Froscher inquired "Are there any other type of park uses that could
be a little less on the liability side and personnel side of things but still could be turned
into some type of revenue making park just because it is so close to a commercial
corridor?" Mr. Caldwell said that they were open to suggestions.
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605. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Clarification Of Unrecorded Votes From The February 7, 2012 Parks
And Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting, Specifically As It Relates To
That Meeting's Regular Agenda—Part I,Agenda Item "601".
City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces presented this Agenda Item and stated, "This is
basically a formality. What I'd like to do, if that is okay with the Committee, is I would
just like to ask those two (2) individuals on the board who were not called for their Vote -
the Vote did pass, there is no problem. This is just some housekeeping. If I could just
ask you to Vote `AYE' or `NAY' and then if I could just get either Consensus by this
Committee for that or else an individual Vote."
Chairperson Nussbaum clarified that this was the Vote on the Vice Chairman position.
City Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces explained, "At the last Meeting, Roll Call was called for the
Vote for the Election of Vice Chair(person). However, two (2) individuals, you
(Committee Member Gallo) and Committee Member (Clare) Mumey were not called, by
accident. So, what we're trying to do is just do some housekeeping, get your Votes on
the Record, and then I'll just get a Consensus from the Board."
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Chairperson Nussbaum added, "All you need to do is give an `AYE' for Vice Chairman
Pam Carroll, that's all you need to do - or a `NAY'."
VOTE:
COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO: AYE
COMMITTEE MEMBER MUMEY: AYE
CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM STATED, "I WOULD LIKE A CONSENSUS
FROM THIS BOARD FOR THE VICE CHAIRMANSHIP TO BE PAM
CARROLL. ALL IN FAVOR?"
CARRIED WITH NO OBJECTIONS.
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606. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Clarification Of An Unrecorded Vote From The February 7, 2012 Parks
And Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting, Specifically As It Relates To
That Meeting's Consent Agenda Item "200".
City Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces introduced this Agenda Item and mentioned, "This is
basically the same. This was Approval of the Minutes that was under `200' and
Committee Member Calle was not called; so, if we could ask the same. Committee
Member Calle would you Vote `AYE' or `NAY' on that?"
VOTE:
COMMITTEE MEMBER CALLE: AYE
CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM STATED, "I WOULD LIKE A CONSENSUS - ALL
IN FAVOR OF THAT.
CARRIED WITH NO OBJECTIONS.
In other City business, Chairperson Nussbaum then mentioned one other comment related
to Parks and Recreation and stated, "There are going to be auditions for `Winter Springs'
Got Talent' this Saturday, May 5th, (2012) at the Winter Springs Senior Center between
9:00 (a.m.) and 12:00 p.m.; and then again on Saturday, May 12th, (2012) between 9:00
(a.m.) and 12:00 p.m."
Continuing, Chairperson Nussbaum added, "If anybody on here, on the board, knows of
somebody who is talented and they can be from middle school to eighteen (18) years old
in our younger Junior Division, and then eighteen (18) to ninety-nine (99) or 100 plus in
our Senior Division, please let them know to show up at the Senior Center this Saturday
from 9:00 (a.m.)to 12:00 (p.m.), or next Saturday."
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING—MAY 1,2012
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PUBLIC INPUT
No one spoke.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Nussbaum adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:43 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
SEAN BEA UDET, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK AND
ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES, MMC
CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the . 2012 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting.