HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-26-16CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 26, 2016
A Meeting of the Culture and Leisure Services Board was held on January 26, 2016, at the Cape
Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to
Order at 5:25 p.m. by Chairperson Gene Petre. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Gene Petre Chairperson
Douglas Raymond Vice Chairperson
John Dattilo
Barry Schoenholz
Maureen Michel
Marlene Woodside
Mickie Kellum
OTHERS PRESENT
Gustavo Vergara
Molly Thomas
Brendan McMillen
Mike Brown
Culture & Leisure Services Director
Board Secretary
City Council Member
City Council Member
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. A�. royal of Meeting Minutes of Sssitember 29, 2015
Motion by Mr. Shoenholz, seconded by Ms. Michel to approve Meeting Minutes of September 29,
2015 as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Board Chair Elections.
Mr. Petre opened the floor to nominations for Chairperson. Motion by Mr. Shoenholz to maintain
current structure. Seconded by Ms. Woodside. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Petre
opened the floor to nominations for Vice Chairperson. Motion by Mr. Shoenholz to maintain
current structure. Seconded by Mr. Datillo. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
3. Staff Reports
Mr. Vergara reviewed his Staff Report and summarized Culture and Leisure Services
activities/updates as follows: Banana River Park Project progressing quickly, City pursuing utility
easement for installing power to the pavilion, noted additional parking areas to be included in
phases 2 and 3; Monday Morning Tennis Group now a City coordinated league; several new
classes offered at the Recreation complex, increased usage attributed to last year's facility
upgrades; announced temporary return of Farmers Market to Taylor Ave location during
construction for the new City Hall; reported positive feedback from participants in Light Up Cape
Canaveral; described hit or miss nature of Movie in the Park, noted its dependence on weather but
recognized it as a good community building event that is generally well received and attended;
reported record setting attendance for annual Reindeer Run 5k, explained how a recent
reorganization within BCSO will improve the event for next year; announced the shifting of Street
Eats from a monthly to a quarterly event; invited Board Members to take part in the Cape
Canaveral Bikercade; announced the addition of new Recreation Leader Sue Stenger; remarked on
the unveiling of the new historical marker, cited event as well attended; noted the relevance of
weekly updates, recommended that Board Members review the recently published State of the
City; described the plan to address vandalism at Canaveral City Park.
Ms. Thomas updated Board on upcoming CBAA Art Show.
Mr. Petre thanked Mr. Vergara and Ms. Thomas for their Reports.
4. Discussions,
Mr. Shoenholtz requested that the City look into regulation of drone usage in City parks.
Ms. Kellum thanked City for support of Ais Village Trail organization and the "Paddling
Our Native Trail" event.
Mr. Petre addressed practicality and profitability of Street Eats event.
Mr. Petre inquired about the availability of new classes and programs at the Recreation
Complex.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Mr. Vergara indicated that playground equipment for Manatee Sanctuary Park is in the
budget for next fiscal year, grants will be pursued for the project and meetings with
community members will be initiated.
• Motion by Ms. Woodside to recommend pursuit of a $50,000 grant for upgrades to the
basketball courts at Canaveral City Park. Seconded by Ms. Michel.
• Citing costs and time constraints, board resolved to modify horse shoe pits within their
current footprint.
Mr. Petre noted the lack of enforcement of dog prohibition on the beach.
NEW BUSINESS
• Mr. McMillen updated the Board on discussions regarding the creation of a Community
Garden,
Mr. Petre reminded members that the next meeting of the Culture and Leisure Services Board is
Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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Approved on this 1 day of
Gene Petre, Chairperson
Molly Thomas,
d Secretary
, 2016.
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