HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-24-20070 •
Recreation Advisory Board
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
September 24, 2007
Members Present: John Dattillo, Gene Petre, Carol Delano, Hank Dinenno,
Eileen Kandret, Chris Hale
Others Present: Robert Lefever, Director of Parks and Recreation
Bennett Boucher, City Manager, City of Cape Canaveral
Shannon Roberts, Council Member, City of Cape Canaveral
Chairperson John Dattillo called the meeting to order at 5:02PM.
Gene Petre made motion to approve the May 21, 2007 minutes as written,
John Dattillo seconded and motion was unanimously approved by all
members present.
Motion to nominate Gene Petre as Vice- Chairperson made by Chris Hale,
seconded by Hank Dinenno and motion was unanimously approved by all
members present.
Motion to nominate Eileen Kandret as Secretary made by Gene Petre,
seconded by Chris Hale and motion unanimously approved by all members
present.
Director Robert Lefever reviewed the Recreation Department Budget.
Director Robert Lefever presented the Recreation Department Report which
included:
1. Parks and Recreation Dept. Quarterly reports for April- June 2007
and July -Sept 2007.
2. Reports of participation in Adult Leagues for Co-ed Softball 2nd
and 3rd season and Flag Football for 1st season and 2"d season.
3. Report on Spring Fling Racquetball Tournament.
4. Space Coast Little League regular and fall seasons.
5. Youth Center activity which has remained strong.
6. Recreation Center activity and attendance at summer programs.
7. Traveling Skate Park- participation increased with move to Youth
Center Basketball Courts.
8. FRDAP grant received for the Canaveral City Park Playground and
construction has begun. The board reviewed playground budget
and playground equipment plans.
9. Cape View Playground completed.
10. National Night Out held August 7th.
11.Four new Solar Lights being added to Manatee Park, department
looking into security surveillance systems.
• • 0
12.Soccer Field at Banana River Park utilization and plans.
13. Report on Youth Center Rewards Program- a great success.
14.Changes to Recreation Dept: Mike Hammons resigned. New
Recreation Leaders at Youth Center: Jerry Munday and Anthony
Alonso. New Recreation Assistant at Recreation Center: Toni
Dean Sacarro.
15.Changes to Recreation Advisory Board. Resignations: Harvey
Renshaw and Connie Troutman. New members: Carol Delano,
Hank Dinenno and Eileen Kandret New alternate: Chris Hale.
16. Upcoming fall activities discussed including Fall Festival which
will focus more on children's activities this year including more
inflatables and games.
Discussion opened by Carol Delano on need for Recreation Center to
include more affordable classes, suggesting to hire instructors and
charging the public less rather than using contracted instructors seeking
to make profit. City Council Member, Shannon Roberts added that this
would be beneficial to both programs for the elderly as well as children's
programs. Robert Lefever stated that these ideas may be useful to try out
as summer programs and board decided to continue to evaluate more
possibilities for this idea.
Unfinished Business- Nancy Hanson Recreation Building
Date set for dedication after arrival winter residents- Sat. January 12th, 2008
Invitations to be sent to: members of Nancy Hanson's family, past and
present elected officials and Recreation Board members. The Board
decided to continue monthly meeting to finalize plans including speaker,
refreshments. Suggestion was made to ask Cape View Chorale group to
perform. City Manager Bennett Boucher stated that he will present sign
ideas and samples to next meeting to be held on October 29th.
City Manager, Bennett Boucher addressed the Board regarding: Mayor
Randells has found a sponsor for a Life Trail exercise route at Manatee
Park, Beautification Board to add more benches to city parks, and
president of the League of Cities reminding all to "Think Green" using
green principles in design and planning.
No further discussion requests from any Board members.
Hank Dinenno moved and seconded by Chris Hale that this meeting be
adjourned. Motion passed unanimously by members present and meeting
a • ' • ur ed at 6:15Pf
o n D illo, Chairman
ileen Kandret, Secretary