01-23-2017 Minutes MINUTES OF THE OCOEE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING HELD ON January 23rd 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM in the Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore
Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. The roll was called and a quorum was declared at that time.
PRESENT: Vice Chair Graham, Members Barber, Singrey, Koontz, and Maranan, ,
Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hayes (Director Hayes), Ex-Officio Member
Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen and Sr. Administrative Assistant Dottie Godek.
ABSENT: Member Applegate, Chairman Rainer (excused) and Member McKey (excused)
A. Approval of Minutes
Member Singrey seconded by Member Barber, made a motion so accept the minutes of
the November 14th 2016 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Spring Fling 3/11/17
Member Maranan said that he needed to make one correction to the planting
instructions and that closer to the day of the event he will look into the plant choices.
When he has decided the city will purchase the plants and other supplies the week of the
event. The event times were discussed with the board thinking that two shifts (9:30 AM to
Noon and Noon to 3:00 PM) would work best for the volunteers. The following members
volunteered:
Member Koontz all day
Member Barber all day
Vice Chair Graham 9:30 AM to Noon
C. Light Up Ocoee
Ex-Officio Member Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen said that the board did an
outstanding job judging the homes that were decorated; several citizens called and said
that they appreciated the effort. The board said that they enjoyed doing the event this
way and would like to do it the same way in 2017. The board had a discussion regarding
the signs for 2017; possibly doing them in a different color with new wording or putting
the date on the signs and perhaps having more than 50 signs.
Member Barber, seconded by Member Singrey, made a motion that for 2017 the
agenda remains the same with more signs, wording/color changes and more nights for
judging if needed. The motion passed unanimously.
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D. Holiday Tree Lighting Event
There was a general discussion regarding the various events with some suggestions offered to
Director Hayes.
Member Koontz said that the craft table was very busy the second half of the evening but there
were just a few children prior to the tree lighting. Ex-Officio Member Commissioner Rosemary
Wilsen said that the craft table setup might work better with one table to pick out the craft and
then have tables down the length of the pre function area for the actual assembly.
E. Breakfast with Mrs. Claus
After a general discussion the board recommended the possibility of having Mr. and Mrs. Claus
both be at the event.
Member Singrey, seconded by Member Barber made a motion to bypass the event for 2017.
F. Other Business
a. Member Singrey asked about the status of Disc Golf: Director Hayes said that there had
been no follow up from John Stewart and that he would try to get in touch with him.
b. Member Barber asked about Pickle Ball leagues: Director Hayes explained the game
and said that there was a court available at Tiger Minor Park but he did not know if there
were any leagues.
c. Member Barber asked about the Coke Property: Ex-Officio Member Commissioner
Rosemary Wilsen stated that the property had been sold. Director Hayes said that there
may be a public boat launch but that wouldn't be developed for several years.
d. Vice Chair Graham asked about the West Oaks Mall: Ex-Officio Member
Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen said that the mall is a private business and is having
dialog with the city.
e. Member Koontz asked about solar farms: Ex-Officio Member Commissioner
Rosemary Wilsen said that one will be up near the Jim Beech center and the other one will
be down on Maguire Rd.
G. Set Next Agenda:
A. Approval of minutes of the 1/23/16 meeting
B. Recap of Spring Fling
C. Discuss Budget Funds
D. Update on Montgomery Park
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 PM.
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