HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-2019 Minutes MINUTES OF THE OCOEE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON May 20, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. in the Annex Building-Parks and
Recreation main office, Ocoee, FL 34761. The roll was called and it was declared
there was a no quorum.
A. PRESENT: Vice-Chair Graham and Member Applegate. Also present were
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Johnson, Ex-Offico Member
Commissioner Wilsen, and Senior Administrative Assistant Kim
McMillin.
ABSENT: Chair Rainer (Absent Excused) and Member Maranan (Absent
Unexcused).
B. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS:
A. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. BEST FEST 2019
Asst. Director Johnson reported this year had the most attendees. The
location is extremely favorable next to Starke Lake.
C. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Director Johnson announced that the attendance was approximately 1,200
and the event went well and was busy as always with about 14,000 eggs
distributed. This year there was a DJ and they were always looking for
suggestions on how to add to and improve the event.
D. BIG ORANGE GAMES
Director Johnson reported on the event noting that although many pre-
registered, only about half attended and were participants. It was suggested
that other activities be added like a face painter and give out popcorn to make
this event to lengthen the day for the participants.
E. Frank W. Turner Park
Director Johnson announced the dedication of the re-naming ceremony had a
nice turn out. Ex-Offico Member Commissioner Wilsen praised the event
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as well planned and executed from the tent to the white resin chairs to the
unveiling of the new sign.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
Ex-Offico Member Commissioner Wilsen announced the date for Spring
Fling will be March 28, 2020.
Vice-Chair Graham expressed an interest of distributing a map with park
amenities offered for visitors to view pertaining to their interests. Senior
Administrative.Assistant McMillin will email a copy of the current map with park
amenities to the members.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 PM.
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