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05-20-2019 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 1 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. .{-kui1/4)* .1.0 ' 1 lvvw,_.___) Chairm Rainer Sr. Admin. Asst. H. Ki McMillin 2