09-21-2020 Minutes MINUTES OF THE OCOEE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON September 21, 2020
Due to CO VID-19 City Hall is closed to the public which is subject to change based on the Governor's Executive Order.
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Governor Ron Desantis signed Executive Order 20-69 which suspends all statutes that require a quorum to be present in
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Due to technical difficulties, the meeting was called to order at 6:23 p.m.
Recording Clerk Kim McMillin called roll and, it was declared there was a
quorum.
PRESENT: Chair Rainer, Vice-Chair Graham, Member Applegate, Member
Maranan, and Member Stewart. Also present: Parks Operations Manager
Dan Abdo, Ex-Officio Member Commissioner Wilsen, and Recording Clerk
Kim McMillin.
ABSENT: None
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Applegate seconded by Vice-Chair Graham, made a motion to
accept the minutes of the January 27th meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
B. Election-Vice Chair
Beginning next term, currently Vice-Chair Graham will step down after this
term ending October 1, 2020
Michael Stewart was elected as the new Vice-Chair. Vice-Chair Graham
seconded by Member Applegate made a motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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C. Polo Shirts
The remaining budget balance of $446 will be allocated to purchase polo shirts
for the members then the remainder balance to the Recreation Department for
t-shirts as a give-a-way for staff. Member Applegate seconded by Member
Stewart made a motion. The motion passed unanimously.
D. Park Projects Update
Operations Manager Abdo announced the updates:
• Founders' Day changed to Ocoee Music Festival
• Ocoee Music Festival has been postponed/canceled TBD
• Flaunted House&Activities canceled
• Before/After School at 30% capacity
• Pool closed for the season on Sept. 26th
• Christmas event still pending decision
• Dog Park/Playground coming to Montgomery Park
• Palm Dr. Park received new playground
• Parkside/Coventry received tennis court facelift and new playground
• Final budget hearing is Wednesday Sept. 23rd
• Once approved will email all new items approved for Parks & Rec.
• Senior Programs starting back week of Oct. 5th
III. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Up to $500 will be allocated to purchase HighLIGHTING Ocoee signage which will
be available to vote on at the next meeting, November 16th. Member Stewart
seconded by Member Applegate made a motion. The motion passed
unanimously,
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 PM.
Chairman iner Sr. Admin. Asst. H. Kim McMillin
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