HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-2018 Minutes MINUTES OF THE OCOEE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON May 21, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Withers-Maguire House, 16
Oakland Ave., Ocoee, FL 34761. The roll was called and it was declared there was
a quorum.
PRESENT: Vice-Chair Graham, Members Barber, Maranan, Koontz and
Applegate. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hayes
(Director Hayes) and Senior Administrative Assistant Dottie Godek.
ABSENT: Chair Rainer (Absent Excused) and Member McKey (Absent
Excused).
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS:
Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Mark Johnson (Asst. Director
Johnson)
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Barber, seconded by Member Applegate made a motion to accept
the minutes of the January 22nd 2018 meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
B. SPRING FLING
Ex-Officio Member Rosemary Wilsen was not in attendance so the board
agreed to add this item to the next agenda so she could give a recap at that
time.
C. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Asst. Director Johnson reported that the attendance was approximately 1000
and the event went well and was busy as always with about 14,000 eggs being
distributed. This year there was a stilt-walker and he said they were always
looking for suggestions on how to add to and improve the event.
D. ARBOR DAY
Member Barber said the event was very nice. Members Barber, McKey,
Rainer and Ex-Officio Member Rosemary Wilsen were in attendance. A
tree was planted and dedicated to former Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
member Wendell Singrey. His wife Patty and daughter were also in attendance.
The event was held in conjunction with the West Orange Seniors picnic.
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E. LIGHT UP OCOEE
Member Koontz read a list of suggested slogans for the 2018 Light Up Ocoee
yard signs.
Member Koontz seconded by Member Barber made a motion to use the
slogan "HighLIGHTing Ocoee"on the signs. The Motion passed unanimously.
The board had a general discussion regarding the sign colors.
Member Maranan seconded by Member Koontz made a motion to
investigate changing the signs to have a dark background with reflective ink.
The motion passed unanimously.
F. OTHER BUSINESS
BIG ORANGE GAMES
Member Barber gave a report on the event noting that although 30+ signed up,
only 19 people were participants. It was suggested that the event be advertised
earlier to give more time to the participants.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
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Chair In Rainer Sr. Admin. Asst. Dottie Godek/
Sr. Admin. Asst. H. Kim McMillin
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