Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA OF THE GROVELAND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED TO CONVENE AT 6:30 P .M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 Please note: In order to reduce public gatherings and the spread of COVID-19, the October 13, 2020 Recreation Advisory Meeting will be held using telephonic video conferencing as authorized by Governor DeSantis in Executive Order 20-69. The public can attend the virtual meeting. Instructions to participate have been osted to the city's website under "public notices" at www .groveland-fl.gov COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVID BADILLO david.bJdi llo(fl•!!.rovcland-fl.gov COMMITTEE MEMBER AMANDA TRAYWICK amanda.tra ywick@,groveland-fl. gov COMMITTEE MEMBER CHUCK KENZIG charlc .hmzig(a,gro eland- Ilg v COMMITTEE MEMBER PAULA HALL paula.hall@ groveland-fl.gov COMMITTEE MEMBER MARGIE JONES marg1e. jonc @ grovcland- n.g v COMMITTEE MEMBER KARYN NORWOOD karyn.norwood@ groveland-fl. gov SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE RYAN WRIGHT ryan.wright@groveland-fl.gov PARKS/RECREATION DIRECTOR MIKE WALKER mike.walker@groveland-fl .gov RECORDING SECRETARY DODIE BARGER leota.barger<@.groveland-fl.gov Please note: Most written communication to or from government officials regarding government business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. 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 22, 2020 RAC Meeting Minutes OLD BUSINESS 1. Update on Lake David Park - South Project 2. Update - Park Master Plan NEW BUSINESS 1. Upcoming E eats 2. Groveland Christmas Holiday Theme & Event Date Selections 3. Parade Grand Marshal Recommendations REPORTS a. Committee Member Reports PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT Groveland Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-58 (j). Any person desiring to address the Council shall first secure the permission ofthe presiding officer and shall give his name and address for the record. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof unless permission to do so is first granted by the presiding officer. Unless fi,rther time is granted by the presiding officer or the council, member of the public shall limit their discussion or address to no more than.five minutes. No question shall be asked a council member or city official except through the presiding officer. Jfyour address is exempt from public record you are not required to state it. In addition, do not give out your Social Security Number, phone number, email address or any other information you do not want others to have access to as the meetings are recorded and those recordings are considered public record. Pursuant to the provisions of Chap. 286, F.S., Sec. 286.0105, (fa person decides to appeal any decision made by this body with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record may include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based and is advised to make such arrangements at his or her own expense. *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 22, 2020 The Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 via virtual Zoom meeting number 889 5362 3794. Acting Chair Mike Walker called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. with the following committee members present: Paula Hall, Margie Jones, Karyn Norwood, Amanda Traywick and Chuck Kenzig. Absent were David Badillo and School Representative Ryan Wright. City officials present were Parks and Recreation Director Mike Walker and Recording Secretary Joy Lee Barton. GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS None PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments were received by the Recording Secretary to be read into the record by the start time of this meeting. COMMITTEE SELECTION 1. Selection of Committee Chair Person: Committee Member Paula Hall nominated Committee Member Amanda Traywick for Committee Chair Person, the nomination was seconded by Committee Member Karyn Norwood. Roll was called with all Committee Members voting Aye. Committee member Amanda Traywick was voted Chair Person. 2. Selection of Committee Vice-Chair Person: Committee Member Margie Jones nominated Committee Member Karyn Norwood for Committee Vice-Chair, the nomination was seconded by Committee Member Chuck Kenzig. Roll was called with all Committee Members voting Aye. Karyn Norwood was voted Vice-Chair Person. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the August 11, 2020 RAC Meeting Minutes: Motion: Committee Member Chuck Kenzig moved for approval of the August 11 , 2020 Meeting Minutes; seconded by Vice-Chair Karyn Norwood. All Committee Members approved via roll call. OLD BUSINESS 1. Park Project Updates Parks and Recreation Director Mike Walker gave the Recreation Advisory Board an update on the Parks Master Plan reminding the committee that the Master Plan kick off meeting was held in July. Mr. Walker read the list of members currently on the steering committee as well as a list of persons who have met with Barth and Associates for the Stakeholder Meeting. Mr. Walker said the Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment surveys will be mailed out October thru December and this assessment will also be available on-line for residents to fill out. Several Committee Members stated they would like to be kept more informed about Park and Recreation events in the future. Mr. Walker assured the committee they will be informed of all up-coming events in a timely manner. Solar lighting, vandalism and security cameras for the parks was discussed and Mr. Walker will research these items and update the committee. The committee agreed to keep having virtual meetings until the City of Groveland City Councils starts in-person meetings. NEW BUSINESS 1. Recreation Advisory Committee Responsibilities Parks and Recreation Director Mike Walker read the list of responsibilities for all committee members. 2. Event Updates Mr. Walker stated starting in October and running thru March, the 2nd Friday of each month, a farmers market will be held at Lake David from 5-9 pm . Due to Covid-19 restrictions, some alternate plans are in the works for a Halloween event and the RAC committee members will be updated once plans are finalized. REPORTS a. Committee Member Reports Committee Member David Badillo - absent Chair Person Amanda Traywick attended two ribbon cutting ceremonies, a virtual City Council meeting and visited a couple of parks in Orlando that was handled by Barth and Associates. She also attended part of the Movie Night event.  Committee Member Chuck Kenzig - took an on-line ethics class and attended the Lake David Park ribbon cutting. Committee Member Paula Hall - attended two ribbon cutting ceremonies Committee Member Margie Jones - did not attend any events but stated the grass is getting so tall around Lake David it is difficult to see the water in some places. Vice-Chair Karyn Norwood -Attended the CRA Open House. Adjournment Chairperson Amanda Traywick adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Chairperson Amanda Traywick Attest: Joy Lee Barton, Recording Secretary