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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-26-20090 0 .RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CITY HALL ANNEX, 111 POLK AVENUE MONDAY, January 26, 2009 5:30 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: John Dattilo, Gene Petre, Eileen Kandret, Hank Dinenno , Carol Delano, Chris Hale, Stephanie Robinson OTHERS PRESENT Robert Lefever, Director of Parks & Recreation Fran Norman, Board Secretary Chairperson John Dattilo called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. 1. The Board unanimously approved to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 17, 2008. DIRECTOR REPORTS: 2. Director Robert Lefever presented his report which included the addition of five new classes & programs. Board Members took special note for the following: • Updates on Racquetball and Tennis Leagues. • Flag Football and Coed Softball Leagues will be supervised by the sub -contracted referees and umpires, freeing up Recreation Coordinator Andrea Binney. • Activity at the Youth Center was very busy over the holidays. • The fund raiser that took place at Funntasia Fantasy Golf & Games was a big success raising $2,074.92. • The 33`d Anniversary Racquetball Tournament had a record number of sponsors at 21 and a high number of players at 130 raising $621.28 for the Recreation Dept. • The Community Health Fair attracted approximately 200 people. Participation was down from other years, due in large part to the increase of Health Fairs around the area & the large availability of flu shots to the public. • The Tennis Jamboree sponsored & funded by the United States Tennis Association was the kick start for our newest tennis program called "Quick Start". There were over 35 kids between the ages of 5-10 who participated and they enjoyed games, lessons prizes & pizza. • The PAL Kick -Off Party was a huge success with 150 kids & adults attending. This event was held at the Youth Center & included the Traveling Skate Park, a DJ, and obstacle course, a giant slide, finger printing by BSO, The BSO Command Center, and a K-9 demonstration. Free hot dogs, chips & a drink were provided by the Kiwanis Club. • The 13th Annual Reindeer Run brought in over $6,000 for the United Way of Brevard County. 360 runners participated in the race & 30 kids ran in the Fun Run. • The Annual Tree Lighting Program had the largest turn out in the history of the Tree Lighting with 175 people attending the event. • • • The Recreation Department introduced letters from "Santa" for kids of all ages. Parents completed a questionnaire about their kids & their Christmas list wishes, resulting in 20 letters from the North Pole being mailed out. Signs for the newly named Sandpiper Park Playground are displayed at the north & south entrances. The winner & finalists of the contest will be recognized at a dedication ceremony which will be scheduled during our Annual Egg Hunt. CONSIDERATIONS: 3. Elections were held: The new Chairperson is Hank Dinenno. The new Vice Chairperson is Carol Delano. DISCUSSION: 4. There was a discussion regarding charging a usage fee for Manatee Sanctuary Park to the Annual Art Festival. Gene stated that TNT Events charges $159.00 per vendor space and they had 50 vendors last year. Chris questioned why the Business & Cultural Development Board turned the art show over to TNT and why they don't recuperate some of the money. Robert responded that he look into it and report back. 5. Robert stated that the Recreation Department would retain 25% of the Reindeer Run proceeds next year because of expenses and staff salaries. The board unanimously agreed. Robert said we need to make changes "think outside the box" think of the future of our special events which direction we want to go in. Any revenue generating ideas should be brought to the next meeting. The Board agreed we need to start charging for our Special Events. Robert announced that on Saturday, March 21st we will show our first Movie in the Park at Manatee Sanctuary Park. The feature movie will be "Igor" and the show begins at 7:00pm. Gene suggested offering Music in the Park. Maybe get some local bands to donate their time or pay a nominal fee. 6. The next meeting will be held Monday, March 23, 2009 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.