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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 05 07 Consent 201 Unapproved Minutes from the February 5, 2013 Regular Meeting � � CITY QF WINTER SPRINGS, FL(�RIDA � MINUTES PAF:KS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE � REGULAR MEETING � FEBRUARY 5, 2013 .r_� �° � CALL T(J ORDER The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 5, 2013 af the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was called to Order by Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum at 7:01 p,m., in the Commission Charnbers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Raad 434, Winter Springs, Florida 327Q$). Roll Cail: Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum, present Cammittee Member Joseph Banura, absent Committee Member Arsenio Calle, absent Cammittee Member Yvonne Froscher, present Cammittee Member Arthur Gallo, present Cammittee Member Geoffrey Kendrick,present Committee Member Richard Lecky,present Committee Member Clare Mumey, present Committee Member Edith Walsh,present Assistant ta the City Clerk Sean Beaudet,present Assistant to the City Clerk Sarah Hart,present A mornent of silence was held in honor of all of our soldiers, away from home serving their nation, for the service men and wamen who are in military hospitals, and also for all of the people that have been affected by any type of violence. The Pledge of Allegiance fallawed. REGULAR AGENDA- PA12T I REGULAR CQO, Uffice Of The City Clerk Requesting An Electian Of Chairperson Be Held For 2413. MOTION TO RE-ELECT ARNIE NUSSBAUM. MOTION. SEC4NDED. DISCUSSION. CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM STATED, "I TliANK YOU FOR THAT HONUR AND I WILL TRY TO DO THE VERY BEST JOB I CAN AND THANK YOU SO MUCH." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES � PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE r REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 5,2013 b=� PAGE 2 OF 11 P�7� �. VOTE: � CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM: AYE � COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO: AYE �—i COMMITTEE MEMBER FROSHER: AYE � COMMITTEE MEMBER KENDRICK: AYE � COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER MUMEY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER WALSH: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 601. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting An Election Of Vice Chairperson Be Held For 2013. MOTION TO APPOINT COMMITTEE MEMBER ARTHUR GALLO AS VICE CHAIRPERSON. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER MUMEY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER FROSHER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER KENDRICK: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER MUMEY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER WALSH: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Chairperson Nussbaum offered his congratulations to Vice Chairperson Gallo. Furthermore, Chairperson Nussbaum complimented the rest of the Committee for their excellent work. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 100. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Receive Information Related To New Member Edith Walsh. Chairperson Nussbaum welcomed new Committee Member Edith Walsh to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Committee Member Walsh commented, "I'm happy to be here." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINiJTES � PARKS AND I2�CREATIdN AI}VISQRY COMMITTEE �`�.."'7 REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 5,2013 �"i'�~ PAGE 3 OF l l � �.r� In addition, Mr. Chris Caldwell, Directar, Parks and Recreation Department welcomed � Committee Member Edith Walsh to the Committee and complimented Mr. Mike Barclay, �••� Superintendent, Parks and Recreation Deparhnent "For doing an Orientation with Edith � {Walsh}today. It was a very thoraugh and a very gaod job." @!_,,,��, Committee Member Walsh added, "It was great. I learned a 1ot.'° Chairperson Nussbaum �� then pointed out, "I've served with Edith (Walsh) for a number of years on the Winter Springs Festival af the Arts Committee and s1�e is really, really tremendous and we are glad to have you. What a great addition!" CaNSENT AGENDA C4NSENT 200. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting Approval Qf The February 7, 2012 Parks And Recreatian Advisary Committee Regular Of�cial Meeting Minutes. Mr. Caldwell referenced page 5 of the Minutes being discussed and noted, "The Board had asked us, they made a Motion far us to bring back; specifically Member (Art} Ga110 asked if we would bring back some ideas or examples regarding fitness equipment and we are respectfully asking for ane {1} more meeting to do that for you a��. We're sti11 gathering the facts." Mr. Caldwell remarked, "We're going to bring that back to the May meeting." MOTI4N TO APPRUVE THE MINUTES WITH C{}NSII}ERATION OF MR. CALDWELL'S COMMENTS. MOTION. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM. AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON GALLO: AYE COIVIMITTEE MEMBER FROSHER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER KENDRICK: AYE C(}MMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER MUMEY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER WALSH: NAY MOTION CARRIED. Committee Member Walsh explained that her "NAY" Vate was because, "I am a new Member." CITY OF WINTER SARINGS,FLARIDA � MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY CC}MMITTEE ��� REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 5,2013 � PAGE 4 OF 11 �� AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS � AWARDS AND PRESENTATIqNS � 340. Nat Used �� � �:•❖ AGENDA NOTEt THE FOLLOWING WERE DISCUSSED IN THE 4RDER AS DQCUMENTEI}. ❖❖ PUBLIC INPUT There were no public comments. 404. REPORTS Mr. Mike Barclay, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation Department said that Staff would like to address future Parks and Recreation Advisory Carnmittee Regular Meeting tirnes and explained, "We meet four (4) times a year, at '7:00 p.m. We want to bring it before the Committee about changing the time, maybe bringing it a little earlier." Mr. Barclay suggested a start time of 5:30 p.m. ar 6:00 p.m. for the Cammittee Member's consideration. Discussion ensued on cost efficiencies, and saving rnoney and Mr. Caldwell pointed out that, "All of the other Baards are cansidering a 5:30 ar b:00 p.m, start because the normal day gaes until S:OQ far all of our team." Committee Members discussed their availability to be able ta attend at either a 5:30 p.rn. or 6:00 p.m. start time. Vice Chairpersan Gallo and Cornmittee Mernber Richard Lecky expressed they may have some persanal commitments which rnight prevent them from getting to City Hall by a 5:30 p.rn. start time. Chairperson Nussbaum then inquired whether a start tirne af 6:00 p.m. might wark better far Vice Chairpersan Gallo and Committee Member Lecky, and both nodded affirmatively in agreement. "I MQVE THAT WE MOVE QUR MEETINGS UP STARTING TU 6:00 P.M." MOTION. SECC?NDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER FROSCHER. DISCUSSION. MR. CALDWELL CLARIFIED THAT THIS NEW START TIME �'OULD BEGIN AT THE MAY (7, 2Q13) MEETING. COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY AGREED AND CONFIRMED, "NEXT MEETING." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES � PARKS AND RECREATION ABVISt?RY COMMITTEE �T-.� REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 5,2013 �_ +�*'� PAGE 5 dF 11 1° ��"' � CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM SUMMARIZED THE MOTION ON THE FLOOR � AS "T�IE MAY MEETING WILL BE STARTING AT SIX O'CLOCK{P.M.) AND �,,,,,� THEREAFTER, THE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT SIX O'CLOCK IN THE � EVENING." �""' "� i�+ VUTE: �""'� CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON GALLOt AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER FROSHER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER KENDRICK: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER MUMEY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER WALSH: AYE MOTIUN CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING3 SQO. Not Used FtEGULAR AGENDA- PART II REGULAR 602. Parks And Recreatian Department Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Receive Information Related To Invitation To The Winter Springs Babe Ruth Opening Day Celebration On February 23,2013 At Central Winds Park. Mr. Barclay began the discussion on this Agenda Item and mentianed that the Winter Springs Babe Ruth organization is starting their seasan off with an "Opening Day Celebration, an annual event, on February 23, 2013. The opening ceremony starts at 11:00 a.m. and goes for about an hour." Further, Mr. Barclay nated, "We will be sending out an invitation to you through email but just wanted you to be aware, ta be expecting that. So, again, February 23�d, {2013} at Central Winds Park at 11:00 a.m." Chairpersan Nussbaurn asked, "Da you want us to be inside or autside?" Mr. Caldwell respanded, "Inside the gate. Inside an the fie1d, yes please." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATI4N ADVISORY COMMITTEE � REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 5,2013 � PAGE 6 OF 11 � REGULAR � 603. Parks And Recreation Department � Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Receive Information � Related To Central Winds Park Pier Guideline � Mr. Caldwell began this Agenda Item discussion and stated, "As an ongaing praject in �� the past six (6}} rnonths, there has been a pier that has been built out at Central Winds �'� Park." Continuing, Mr. Caldwell said that the pier had been built on top of the water reclamation plant and that the pier extends out 100 feet and added, "Our concern as the Parks and Recreation Department, is that this is a new facility far us in our parks and we with our new Parks Ordinance that was established last year, this wasn't considered. VVe don't have any guidelines in our new Parks Ordinance that deal with fishing piers." With additional comments, Mr. Caldwell stated that some of their other parks have small fishing type docks,but nothing of a length like this. Discussion continued. Mr. Caldwell pointed out, "I certainly would like to put it into our Parks 4rdinance. I think it would have more `teeth' and the ability to enforce any issues that we might have. I think that might be the direction of it." Continuing the discussian, Chairperson Nussbaum said, "What T would try to take a look at is fram a broad overview of safety issues because I can see some general issues that might arise with safety, horseplay, etc. when you have a pier going aut that far - and perhaps maybe a few things on safety of fishing off piers." Related to previaus cornments on a City Ordinance that the Parks and Recreation Advisary Committees reviewed, Chairperson Nussbaum noted that the City's Ordinances are of irnportance, especially if someone wanted to go night fishing aff such a pier in the City." In agreement, Mr. Caldwell suggested that a Motion be made asking Staff to "Bring you some guidelines for piers and what other Parks and Recreation Departments that have like facilities or Caunty facilities. We would be glad to came and bring that inforrnation." Chairperson Nussbaum then commented, "What is the gald standard in terms of safety and everything else like this." Committee Member Yvanne Froscher added, "With this being a fishing pier, do you have a place for people to clean fish and a place to dispose of cleaning materials and that kind of thing?" Mr. Caldwell answered, "Not at this time, no we da not. That would be something that we could certainly consider." Committee Member Froscher added that there cauld be a prablem with people cleaning fish an the pier unless there were related guidelines and signage. Mr. Caldwell agreed, "Part of it would be putting up FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservatian Comrnission} guidelines in regards ta the praper limits and guidelines for �shing on a pier, licensing, and so farth." CTl'Y OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTBS � PARKS AND RECREATIOIV ADViSt?RY C(}MMITTEE �_.� REGULAR MEETING-FEBRLJARY 5,2013 PAGE 7 OF 1] ��' � i4I wQULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT PARKS AND REC[REATION] ��� (DEPARTMENT} INVESTIGATES - ANI} ADVISE THE RECUMMENDEI} � PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF SOMETIiING LIKE A PIER - � INVESTIGATE WHAT pTHER F(}LKS IN QTHER PARKS �IAVE DC1NE � THAT HAVE SOMETHING SIMILAR, AND COME BACK TO THE �� CUMMITTEE." MCITION BY VICE CHAIRPERS4N GALLO. SECQNDED BY � CHAIRPERSON NUSSBAUM WHO NOTED, `�WITH SAFETY GUIDELINES AS WELL." LIISCUSSIpN. WITB Na 4BJECTIUNS, lYIR. CALI}WELL STATED, "IT WILL INCLUDE THAT ABSOLUTELY." VOTE: CHAIR.PERSON NITSSBAUM: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON GALLO: AYE Ct�MMITTEE MEMBER FR4SHER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER KENDRICK: AYE C(JMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER MUMEY: AYE C(JMMITTEE MEMBER WALSH: AITE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 6p4. Parks And Recreatian Department Requesting The Parks And Recreatian Advisory Committee Receive Informatian Related To The New Water Treatment Plant At The West End Of Central Winds Park And Opportunity To Develop Areas Uf The Lakefront And Use Of The Patio On Top Of The Plant. This Agenda Itern was presented by Mr. Caldwell who shared with the Committee that the new area at Central Winds Park, including the Patio, is a state of the art type facility and that his Department has been asked to look into ideas to help develop the three (3) parts of this lakefront park area. Mr. Caldwell explained it would be the area on top of the pad, "Within that railing area. The second area wauld be to the right of that as you're walking down." Continuing, Mr. Caldwell said that the third area is the Pier. Further, Mr. Caldwell remarked, "Our goal is to provide areas far families to come tagether, to gather, to enjoy the parks whether it's picnics or sports or whatever activities they choose—in a safe, clean enviranment. So, we want ta accamplish that in this area as well and so we're asking the board for some ideas about developing this area." Committee Member Froscher asked what the surface of the platfarm was rnade of. Mr. Caldwell noted that it was cancrete and that there is "A certain weight limit that it can hold." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES � PARKS AND RECREATIQN ADVIS4RY COMMITTEE r�� REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 5,2013 �t.+ PAGE 8 O'F 11 r"'�" The Committee Members discussed various uses of the area and suggested the fallowing �� ideas for this area: Bocce Ba�l, horseshoes, BBQ Pits, and fishing. Mr. Caldwell added, � "The sky's the limit. It's a beautiful lakefront, we don't have to just stap in this park � area. We can utilize the lakefront." An additional thought mentianed was to have a � binocular sightseeing area on top of the platforrn for viewing alligators on the lake. � � Mr. Caldwell was asked for any ideas he had been apprised of and said he had heard recommendations that included: a large pavilion on top of the platform, four {4} small pavilions in each of the corners so more, srnall groups could gather, a medium size shelter on the back area that was apen ta the front area, a nature center, an environmental learning type center, sorne kind of a two (2) stary tall building ta enjoy the vista. Further suggestions from the Committee included a pavilion, game areas, and picnic tables. Further camments follawed which noted that restroam facilities were availab�e in the area; a ditch project, and that the size of the pad was approximately sixty by sixty [feet] {60' x 60'}. Mr. Caldwell then confirmed that there currently is na electricity availab]e, but such could be added. Chairperson Nussbaum said that he liked the nature and environrnental quality of the area and thaught that taurs and learning opportunities for schaol children could be considered; and cornmented on how "serene" he thought the area looked. Along thase lines, Chairperson Nussbaum wandered that if a building was erected, that perhaps when it was nat being used as a leaning center, then perhaps the area could occasionally be used to generate some income from sma11 weddings or parties. Mr, Caldwell agreed and said that had been discussed and that "We're always looking for ways to subsidize and increase our revenue stream." Cornmittee Member Froscher then suggested cabanas with grills or other feature which could also generate incame, similar to those along the Wekiva River. Chairperson Nussbaum agreed. Committee Member Lecky asked what the high water level was during hurricane season; ta which Mr. Caldwell noted that, "It does not came up to the sidewalk, it cames up just past — depending on the amount of water obviously, but the narmal water mark is abaut four inches {4"} up the edge of that tree." In closing, Mr. Caldwell mentioned that the project had been built with such considerations. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA ��� MINUTES �T PA[tKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-FEBRUARY 5,2013 �_ PAGE 9 OF ll �_ � REGULAR � 605. Parks And Recreation Department = Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Receive Information � Related To Diane's Park Update And Discuss Community Development �'�-- Department Working With Community Redevelopment Agency For Future Uses Of ..�� The Grant. � Mr. Caldwell explained that this item was brought to the last meeting of this Committee and that "At this time, we just wanted to give you an update to let you know that we're going to choose to defer developing Diane's Park and we're going to let our Community Development [Department] work with the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) as they've identified a priority within the City, in the entrance to our City on the (U.S. Highway) 17/92 corridor on the west side, right close to that Winn Dixie area." Continuing the discussion, Mr. Caldwell said that something of an entrance similar to the one at Shepard Road was being considered, and added, "We feel that timing wise, it's a wise use of those Grant dollars that again were not given to us, but were allocated to be used by the City of Winter Springs for a project in the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) boundaries." Mr. Caldwell said to the Committee Members, "Again thank you. As a board, we appreciate the input. We took it and we discussed it as a team and we think we've made a very good decision, thanks to you." With further comments on what is planned, Mr. Caldwell stated, "We'd be glad to share that with you, once I find out anything." Discussion ensued on Grant funds and as Diane's Park was not being developed at this time, Mr. Caldwell explained, "We chose not to develop Diane's Park for several reasons. After we took your input, we started to evaluate the location, we started to evaluate the businesses on both sides, the demographics of the folks in the neighborhood, the issues with serving Longwood residents and Winter Springs residents, security — there's a lot of issues that we dealt with; and increased maintenance costs was another one. If we put two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) in there, we increase our maintenance costs by about fifteen to twenty thousand dollars ($15,000.00 - $20,000.00) - that just happens. And we chose not to do that at this time." Furthermore, Mr. Caldwell pointed out, "We're not losing the money, it's just being deferred to another Department in the City. We're not losing the opportunity to work with the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) to help develop that corridor." Chairperson Nussbaum mentioned that he noticed that signage at the park showed "Little Diane's Park" but that it was listed differently on the website. Chairperson Nussbaum then noted concerns he had with some "depressions" in the ground which might be a liability issue. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES � PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE �� REGULAR MEETING—FEBRUARY 5,2013 PAGE 10 OF 11 �� Additionally, Chairperson Nussbaum mentioned an auto body shop that was next to this � Park and fumes from the kind of work they do. Chairperson Nussbaum added that if one `— was sitting at the table in this park, and if someone had asthma or a similar condition, the � fumes might also cause some liability. Then, Chairperson Nussbaum added that he � agreed that the value of improving an entranceway into the City was a better idea. � �-=- u•�- Concluding his comments, Chairperson Nussbaum mentioned that a garbage can there "had seen better days". Mr. Caldwell responded by saying, "We'll look at that." REGULAR 606. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Receive Information Related To An Update On Central Winds Park Drainage Ditch Project. Mr. Barclay presented this Agenda Item for discussion and mentioned some issues with drainage, and reviewed with the Committee Members some of the planned technical improvements. Furthermore, Mr. Barclay noted that according to the Public Works Department, "It's a ninety (90) calendar day project and they did start on January 14th and they do have all the clearing done and they're getting ready to start laying pipe. And then, after the project is done, they're going to be paving the road from the Trail all the way to the Dog Park to where it's going to be a little bit nicer of a road for people that are coming in and enjoying our pog Park." Vice Chairperson Gallo commented on his concern that there would be no back-up into the Dog Park. Tape 1/Side B Mr. Barclay and Mr. Caldwell both further explained more of the piping efforts to solve this issue and Mr. Caldwell remarked, "It won't fill up around the Dog Park." Further discussion. In other City business, Mr. Caldwell thanked the Committee for all of their work and input. In addition, Mr. Caldwell informed the Committee that the Winter Springs' Spring Family Festival would be held on March 16, 2013 and added, "We will be sending you a formal information piece on that." Mr. Caldwell added that all information would be sent via email. Mr. Caldwell also mentioned that the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will be on May 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE � REGULAR MEETING—FEBRUARY 5,2013 �rT1 PAGE 11 OF 11 �'�� � Chairperson Nussbaum commented that the Winter Springs' Father-Daughter Dance is ��� being held Friday evening, February 8, 2013 at the Winter Springs Senior Center; and � asked that any parents and their children are welcome to attend. � � PUBLIC INPUT � •------- s•�-�- No one addressed the Committee. Ms. Sarah Hart, Assistant to the City Clerk mentioned that Office of the City Clerk can send out a reminder to the Committee Members in advance of their next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Nussbaum adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:52 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ANDREA LORENZO-L UACES, MMC, CITY CLERK AND SARAH J. HART ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the , 2013 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regulaz Meeting.