HomeMy WebLinkAboutclsb_minutes_20190131 CULTURE AND LEISURE SERVICES BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 31, 2019
A meeting of the Culture and Leisure Services Board was held on January 31, 2019, at Cape
Canaveral City Hall, 100 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
Barbara McPeek
Maureen Michel
Mickie Kellum
OTHERS PRESENT
Gustavo Vergara Culture and Leisure Services Director
Molly Thomas Board Secretary—Cultural Programs Manager
Angela Raymond City Council Members
MEMBERS ABSENT
Tim Bass
Larry Holmes
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Election of Officers
■ Motion by Ms.Michel to nominate Gene Petre to remain as Chairperson, motion seconded
by Ms. Kellum. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
■ Motion by Mr.Petre to nominate Douglas Raymond to remain as Vice Chairperson,motion
seconded by Ms. Kellum. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment
Councilmember Angela Raymond explained the significance of appointing a Poet Laureate for the
City of Cape Canaveral, citing it as a great value to the City and a way to share the City's culture.
Approval of Meeting Minutes of November 29,2019
Motion by Ms. McPeek to approve meeting minutes of November 29, 2018 as written—seconded
by Ms. Kellum. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
■ Mr. Vergara recapped record setting December events and detailed upcoming projects.
■ Mr. Petre inquired about the Space Coast Arts Festival.
■ Mr. Vergara updated board on current programming and league activities.
■ Mr. Petre requested an update on the Community Garden.
■ Ms.Kellum and Mr. Raymond commended the current gardeners for upkeep of the garden.
NEW BUSINESS:
■ Mr. Raymond encouraged participation in the Mayors' Fitness Challenge.
Recommendation of Poet Laureate
Motion by Mr. Raymond to appoint Timothy Bass to the honorary position of City Poet Laureate,
motion was seconded by Ms. Kellum. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
ADJORNMENT:
There being no further business,Ms. Kellum made a motion to adjourn—seconded by Ms.Michel.
Vote on the motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
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