HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-26-15CULT RE AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 26, 2015
A Meeting of the Culture and Leisure Services Board was held on January 27, 2015, at the Cape
Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to
Order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Douglas Raymond. The Secretary called the rolL
MEMBERS PRESENT
Douglas Raymond
John Dattilo
Barry Schoenholz
Maureen Michel
Marlene Woodside
MEMBERS ABSENT
Gene Petre
Mickie Kellum
Vice Chairperson
Chairperson
OTHERS PRESENT
Gustavo Vergara Leisure Services Director
Molly Thomas Board Secretary
Joyce Hamilton Resident
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015
Motion by Mr. Raymond, seconded by Ms. Michel to approve Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2015
as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Staff Re orts
Mr. Vergara reviewed his Staff Report and summarized Leisure Services activities/updates as
follows: monthly food truck events to begin in July, will be hosted on Taylor Avenue; new adult
sewing class set to begin in June; Summer Camp was enrolled to full capacity earlier than previous
years, program viable for expansion in the future; Cape Canaveral Youth Center will host a free
summer lunch program for children and teens with food supplied by Brevard County Schools,
child hunger a noted issue in the community; VFW provides financial support for the current snack
program benefitting Youth Center children.
Mr. Raymond thanked Mr. Vergara for his Report.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Review of Student Art Show ensued, Board acknowledged participation challenges.
• Resident Joyce FIamilton suggested: giving students and teachers greater initiatives,
instituting themes and reaching out to schools earlier in the year.
• Board resolved to increase engagement of school administrators.
Talks regarding City's acquisition of Cherie Down Park continue, conditions of its
procurement must serve the City's best interests as there would be a great deal involved
with assuming responsibility of such an asset.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Schoenholtz inquired as to the feasibility of art programs in the parks.
Mr. Vergara cited participation/interest challenges, DCF requirements.
Mrs. Woodside suggested the creation of technology course for seniors.
Ms. Hamilton thanked the Leisure Services Staff for support during Leo Nicholas'
Celebration of Life.
Mr. Raymond reminded members that the next meeting of the Culture and Leisure Services Board
is Tuesday, July 28, 2015.
There being no further business, the
Approved on this day of
meetirlg adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
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