HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03-29-16CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 29, 2016
A Meeting of the Culture and Leisure Services Board was held on March 29, 2016, at the Cape
Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The meeting was called to
Order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Gene Petre. The Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Gene Petre Chairperson
Douglas Raymond Vice Chairperson
John Dattilo
Maureen Michel
MEMBERS ABSENT
Marlene Woodside
Mickie Kellum
Barry Schoenholz
OTHERS PRESENT
Gustavo Vergara
Molly Thomas
Culture & Leisure Services Director
Board Secretary
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Approval of Meetin2 Minutes of January 26, 2015
Motion by Mr. Raymond, seconded by Mr. Datillo to approve Meeting Minutes of January 26,
2015 as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Staff Reports
Mr. Vergara reviewed his Staff Report and summarized Culture and Leisure Services
activities/updates as follows: Banana River Park Project in its final stages, Phase I should be
complete by the end of next week, Phases 2 and 3 have gone out for bid; Horseshoe pits at Manatee
Sanctuary Park have been upgraded and are ready for the tournament in April; Farmers Market
moved to Xeriscape Park as City Hall construction moves forward, contractor to increase signage;
Bikercade event successful in creating awareness for community mobility; announced the
incorporation of more live action films for Movie in the Park program, citing positive community
feedback after last live action feature; invited Board Members to attend Street Eats event scheduled
for April 911; called for beverage booth volunteers for the April 1st Friday Fest event; announced
Kickin' it for PAL Kickball Tournament raised over $1000 for the BCSO PAL's Youth
Development Council, noting plans to make it an annual fundraiser.
Ms. Thomas related background information on "Canaveral Cemetery Recording Project" and
"NASA Social" event.
Mr. Petre thanked Mr. Vergara and Ms. Thomas for their Reports.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Mr. Vergara explained breakdown of prepared Programs Summary.
• Mr. Petre inquired about revenue and expenses generated by Street Eats event.
• Mr. Petre asked Board for comments and observations on the CBAA Art Show.
NEW BUSINESS
• Mr. Vergara updated Board on growth of the Student Art Show.
• Mr. Petre requested update on Community Garden Project.
• Mr. Vergara infomied Board of new City Website.
• Mr. Vergara updated Board on upcoming projects: painting facilities, new ball field dugout,
scoreboard reconstruction and progress of basketball court grant writing.
Mr. Petre reminded members that the next meeting of the Culture and Leisure Services Board is
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 5:30 p.m
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Approved on this
Gene Petre, Chairperson
Molly. Thomas, Board ecretary
, 2016.
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