Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)
Regular MeetingGroveland, FL · November 12, 2019
Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA OF THE GROVELAND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED TO CONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,
2019 IN THE LAKE DAVID CENTER LOCATED AT 450 S. LAKE AVENUE, GROVELAND,
FLORIDA 34 736
CHAIR DAVID BADILLO david.badillo@groveland-fl. gov
VICE-CHAIR AMANDA TRAYWICK amanda.traywick@g.roveland-fl. gov
SECRETARY BRIGGETT BRANNON briggett.brannon@2roveland-fl.gov
COMMITTEE MEMBER PAULA HALL paula.hall@groveland-fl.gov
COMMITTEE MEMBER MARGIE JONES margie.jones@groveland-fl.gov
COMMITTEE MEMBER AMANDA TRAYWICK amanda.travwick@groveland-fl. gov
COMMITTEE MEMBER KARYN NORWOOD karyn.notwood@groveland-fl.gov
YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE RYAN WRIGHT ryan.wright@groveland-fl.gov
ALTERNATE MEMBER
COUNCIL LIAISON MIKE SMITH mike.smith@groveland-fl. gov
PARKS/RECREATION MANAGER MIKE WALK.ER mike. walker@groveland-fl. gov
RECORDING SECRETARY DENISE NOAK denise.noak@groveland-fl. gov
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF CONDUCT
• We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another.
• We will direct all comments to issues.
• We will avoid personal attacks.
• Audience members wishing to speak must be recognized by the Mayor.
• Speaking without being recognized will be considered "Out of Order."
OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
AGENDA
GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consideration of Approval:
• September 10, 2019 RAC Meeting Minutes
• October 8, 2019 RAC Meeting Minutes
OLD BUSINESS
1. Wilson Lake Park U pdate
2. Lake David Park Update
NEW BUSINESS
3. Christmas Parade and Festival
REPORTS
a. Committee Member Reports
b. Council Liaison Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
COMMITTEE COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
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*In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statute, persons
with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City
Clerk's Office no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
City of Groveland
Minutes
Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)
September 10, 2019
The Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting
on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the Lake David Center located at 450 S.
Lake Avenue Groveland, Florida 34736. Vice Chair Amanda Traywick called the
meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. with the following members present: Briggett
Brannon, Margie Jones, Paula Hall, Ryan Wright, Karyn Norwood and Council
Liaison Mike Smith. City officials present were Parks and Recreation Manager
Mike Walker and Recording Secretary Denise Noak.
Absent: Chair David Badillo, absence excused.
Reports
Committee Member Jones requested absences be recorded in the meeting
minutes as excused or unexcused. The Committee agreed to have the absences
listed as excused or unexcused in the meeting minutes.
Committee Member Hall reported she had attended various local events.
Committee Member Norwood requested the status of Tom Petranoff's javelin
throwing site. Parks and Recreation Manager Walker will contact CRA Manager
Murphy for a status update.
Committee Member Jones reported she had attended various local meetings and
events.
Council Liaison Smith had nothing to report at this time.
Consent Agenda
Consideration of Approval:
• July 9, 2019 RAC Meeting Minutes
• August 13, 2019 RAC Meeting Minutes
Committee Members Wright and Norwood requested the minutes reflect the
correct spelling of their names.
Motion:
Committee Member Hall moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended; seconded by Committee Member Norwood.
Public Comment:
None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Old Business
1. Wilson Lake Parkway Park - Proiect Update
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker provided a handout of the updated
layout and the pavilion.
Committee Member Hall commented on the decreased size of the pavilion,
and inquired if a concession stand would be included.
Committee Member Norwood asked if there were cost-savings available to
use to increase the pavilion size.
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker indicated there have been additional
expenses in the project, including relocating turtles.
Council Liaison Smith noted the park was designed prior to the City having a
park planner.
2. Lake David Park - Project Update
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker stated the sewer line relocation will
take approximately two weeks to complete and the splash pad will need to be
elevated. Mr. Walker requested committee approval to recommend to the City
Co~ncil the driveway entrance and exit to the pavilion be excluded from the
plans to alleviate safety concerns.
Motion:
Committee Member Wright moved to recommend to the City Council of
the exclusion of driveway access to the pavilion; seconded by Committee
Member Hall.
Public Comment:
None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
3. Wilson Lake Parkway Playground - Pro ject Update
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker presented an updated layout of the
playground area designed by Kompan.
New Business
None.
Public Comment:
Bruce Krieger; Playmore Project Manager, provided information on Playmore's
Playground products. Playmore is a Florida-only company that performs all the
work as Playmore has company contractors who do the installation.
The committee inquired with regards to product warranties and sun exposure.
Mr. Krieger explained the warranty is not pro-rated. The color of the playground
equipment was embedded into the component resin. He stated he will follow up
on the canopy warranty. Mr. Krieger stated additional information is available at
Playmoreonline.com.
Jeff Heights asked if the Playmore products also consider inclusion of disabled
individuals. Mr. Krieger indicated they did. He offered to contact Mr. Heights to
provide additional information.
Committee Comment:
None.
Adjournment
Vice Chair Traywick adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Amanda Traywick, Vice Chair
Attest:
Denise Noak, Recording Secretary
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Minutes
Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)
October 8, 2019
The Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting
on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Lake David Center located at 450 S. Lake
Avenue Groveland, Florida 34736. Chair David Badillo called the meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Amanda Traywick,
Briggett Brannon, Margie Jones, Paula Hall, and Ryan Wright. City officials
present were Parks and Recreation Manager Mike Walker and Recording
Secretary Denise Noak.
Absent: Karyn Norwood, absence excused.
Council Liaison Mike Smith was not present.
Ryan Wright arrived at 6:41 p.m. during Old Business Item 1 - Wilson Lake
Parkway Park Update.
Reports
Committee Member Jones reported the Youth League praised Parks and
Recreation Manager Walker for all his work.
Old Business
1. Wilson Lake Parkway Park - Discussion
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker reported the plans for Phase 1 are
moving forward as projected.
Vice Chair Traywick indicated the layout in 2010 included two pavilions for
less funds. Ms. Traywick expressed disappointment in the changes and the
aesthetics of Wilson Lake Parkway Park. Parks and Recreation Manager
Walker stated another pavilion and ball field is part of Phase 2.
2. Lake David Park - Project Update
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker stated the sewer line relocation was
completed and the project is progressing as projected.
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker requested the Committee consider
moving New Business Item 6; Lake David Park Site Amenities-Color
Selection and Splash Park Features, to the next item on the agenda.
Motion: Committee Member Hall moved to place Item 6, Lake David Park
Site Amenities, as the next item on the agenda; seconded by Secretary
Brannon.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
6. Lake David Park Site Amenities-Color Selections and Splash Pad
Features
Jeff Earhart; CPWG, provided handouts of colors and amenities for the
Committee to select.
Trash Receptacles and Benches:
Motion: Secretary Brannon moved to recommend the color black for the
trash receptacles and benches; seconded by Committee Member Jones.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed 5 to 1 with Vice Chair Traywick voting in opposition.
Picnic Tables and shade cloth covers:
Motion: Secretary Brannon moved recommend the color black for the
picnic tables and shade cloth covers;· seconded by Committee Member
Jones.
Public Comment: None.
The motion failed on a 3 to 3 vote with Committee Members Hall, Wright,
and Vice Chair Traywick opposed to recommending the color black for the
picnic tables.
Motion: Committee Member Hall moved to recommend the color cobalt
blue for the picnic tables and shade cloth covers; seconded by Committee
Member Wright.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed 4 to 2 with Secretary Brannon and Committee Member
Jones in opposition.
Frame and posts for shade cloth covers:
Motion: Committee Member Hall moved to recommend the color silver
frost for the shade cloth cover frame and posts; seconded by Committee
Member Wright.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Amphitheater and boardwalk beams:
Motion: Committee Member Wright moved to recommend the color black
for the amphitheater and boardwalk beams; seconded by Secretary
Brannon.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Amphitheater wood roof:
Motion: Secretary Brannon moved to recommend the red oak for the
amphitheater roof; seconded by Vice Chair Traywick.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed 5 to 1 with Committee Member Wright in opposition.
Entry archway:
Jeff Earhart; CPWG, will provide some various color schemes for the
Committee to review at a later date.
Splash Pad water features:
Motion: Secretary Brannon moved to recommend the $37,000.00
proposal from Rain Drop Products, LLC for the Splash Pad water features;
seconded by Committee Member Hall.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
Drinking fountains:
Motion: Vice Chair Traywick moved to recommend the color silver for the
drinking fountains; seconded by Committee Member Wright.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
3. New Committee Appointment - Discussion
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker stated only one applicant has
requested appointment.
Motion: Vice Chair Traywick moved to postpone the new committee
appointment to the January RAC meeting to allow for additional
applications; seconded by Committee Member Hall.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
4. Theme for Christmas Parade - Discussion
Several suggestions were presented by Vice Chair Traywick for the
Committee to consider.
Motion: Secretary Brannon moved to recommend Rocking Around the
Christmas Tree for the 2019 Christmas Parade theme; seconded by
Committee Member Hall.
Public Comment: None.
The motion passed with all members present voting aye.
5. Upcoming Events
Parks and Recreation Manager Walker distributed copies of the flyer for
the October 25, 2019 Movie in the Park and the November 9, 2019 Salute
to Veterans.
Public Comment: None.
Committee Comment: None.
Ad journment
With no further business or comments, the meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
David Badillo, Chair
Attest:
Denise Noak, Recording Secretary
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