Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

City of Groveland RAC MEETING LAKE DAVID CENTER 450 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736 (352) 429-2141 Groveland FLORIDA City with Natural Charm' RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) MEETING MAY 09,2023 5:30 P.M. 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 Sabina Kahan­ Ali no later than 3 business day prior to the meeting at kc t:1.b:1rver{a µro\'l:lnml il.gm or (352) 429-2141, ext. 4004. PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA OF THE GROVELAND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED TO CONVENE AT 5:30 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 09,2023. IN THE LAKE DAVID COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 450 S. LAKE AVENUE, GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736 CHAIRPERSON JOSCELYN CAMPBELL ioscelyn.carnpbelI@tgroveland-fi.gov VICE-CHAIRPERSON LINDA COWELS linda.cowels@qroveland-f'l.gov COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDERICKWOOD fi'ederick.wood@.groveland-fl.gov COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVID BERGSTEIN david.bergstein@eroveland-f'l.eov COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVID BADILLO david.badillo@.groveland-fl.gov COMMITTEE MEMBER CHUCK KENZIG charles.kenzig@groveland-fl.qov COMMITTEE MEMBER SHANA MARTIN shana.martin@;.sroveland-fl.gov COMMITTEE MEMBER MICHAEL GRIS rnichael.gris@sroveland-f'l.eov SCHOOL BOARD REP LASHAWNIRVIN lasharvn.irvinelsroveland-f'l.sov PARKS/RECREATION DIRECTOR MIKE WALKER rnike.walker@qroveland-fl.qov RECORDING SECRETARY VANESSA BOODHOO vanessa.boodhoofDsrovelaud-fl .sov Please note: Most written communication to or from government officials regarding government bustness 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 o We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. o We will direct all comments to issues. o We will avoid personal attacks. o Audience members wishing to speak must be recognized by the Chairperson . Speaking without being recognized will be considered "Out of Order." OPENING CEREMONIES a. Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL CONSENT AGENDA Consideration of Approval : . April 17,2023, RAC Meeting Minutes PRESENTATIONS 202212023 Calendar of Events o Upcoming Event Update OLD BUSINESS 1. Capital Improvement Plan (FY23) 2. Update Cherry Lake Park 3. Update South Lake Regional Park NEW BUSINESS 4. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan - Review Section 2 pg.27-76 5. Gray Middle School Field - Ribbon Cutting REPORTS a. Elese Tornlin Center - Included in packet b Committee Member Reports PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT Groveland Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-58 fi. 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Pursuant to the provisions of Chap. 286, F.5., Sec. 286.0105, if a 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 mqde, 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 eccommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's O.ffice no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.  Gity of Groveland Minutes Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 11,2023 The Groveland Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 1 1, 2023 in the Lake David Community Center located at 450 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Vice-Chair Linda Cowels called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. with the following Committee Members present: David Bergstein, Chuck Kenzig, and School Representative Lashawn lrvin. Late arrival Chair Joscelyn Campbell and David Badillo. Also present was City official, Mike Walker, Parks and Community Services Director, Recording Secretary Dodie Barger, and Vanessa Boodhoo Administrative Assistant in training. Excused Absences - Fred Wood and Michael Gris. Unexcused absence- Shana Martin. OPENING CEREMONIES Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair ROLL CALL Recording Secretary Dodie Barger, called the roll with all present excluding Chair Joscelyn Campbell, David Badillo, and Shana Martin. There was not a quorum, however Chair Joscelyn Campbell and David Badillo attended soon after roll call. CONSENT AGENDA WAS MOVED TO END OF MEETING PRESENTATIONS 202212023 Calendar of Events Mike Walker. Parks. and Communitv Services Director Director Walker states that in the packages they have upcoming events. He states the 2nd Friday Market April 1 4,2023, will have local singer Rob Nichols to perform. At the end of the month, April 28, 2023, will have the Annual Arbor Day Event at David Blanks Playground Elese Tomlin Center. Will be planting 2 trees there at the location at 11:30 am. Also, to start the Youth Basketball sign-ups for the summer. Signs up will be during the month of May and will start the season in June. The first round of Youth Basketball was successful. We want to have one in the fall and one in the summer. Currently our Men's League is going on at Hope International Church on Monday and Tuesday evenings. And Starts Smart Baseball program for Children 3-5 years old, a program to teach kids the bare minimal fundamentals before they get to Youth League. Parents are excited about the program because it uses age-appropriate tools to help them. For example, last night's lesson plan included balloons for hitting. lt also allows parents to interact with their child. Past event Easter was this past Saturday, had a great turn out. Approximately, 1500 attended during the Easter event.  ApRtL 11,2023, RECREATTON ADVTSORY COMMTTTEE (RAC) MEETTNG MINUTES OLD BUSINESS Mike Walker. Director Parks. and Communitv Services 1. Capital lmprovement Plan (FY23) Director Walker noted the members have the Capital lmprovement spreadsheet in their packets. Cherrv Lake Park - 1}0o/o plans got final review comments from the City Planning Department yesterd ay 04110. Will be sent over to Elizabeth our design team leader. Lake David Splashpad Shade Structures - Shade structures are in and completed. David Blanks Restroom - ln at 99%. The restroom has been put in place at the right level Ms. Linda shares that the concrete sidewalk has been put in along with gravel. Electrical was installed today 04111. Will be having Arbor Day at this location April 28. Funding has been requested in next year's budget to have a reprogram Master Plan of David Planks Park. 2. Update - Cherrv Lake Park See CIP discussion above 3. Update - South Lake Reqional Director Walker noted that in the improvement plan of South Lake Regional NEW BUSINESS Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan - Review Section 1 Shared presentation that was given to City Council last month at a Parks Workshop to update on Parks. Review staffing, programs that are being currently provided, events. Election of Chair and Vice- Ghair - Motion: Committee Member Kenzig nominated current Chairman Joscelyn Campbell to serye another year. Committee Member Bergstein seconded the motion. Chairman Joscelyn Campbell accepted. Motion was approved unanimously. Motion: Committee Member Bergstein nominated current Vice-Chair Linda Cowels to serve another year. Committee Member Kenzig seconded the motion. Vice-Chair Linda Cowels accepted. Motion was approved unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Consideration of Approval : A. FEBUARY 14. 2023. RAC Meetinq Minutes Motion: Committee Member Bergstein made motion to approve the February 14,2023, RAC Meeting minutes as presented, and Committee Member Kenzig seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 2  ApRtL 11,2023, RECREATTON ADVTSORY COMMTTTEE (RAC) MEETING MINUTES REPORTS Elese Tomlin Center Report Please see attached report for details. a. Committee Reports Committee Member Bergstein - No Report School Representative lrvin - No Report. Committee Member Kenzig - No Report. Committee Member Badillo - No report. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Linda Cowels adjourned the meeting at 7:1Opm (? -iF Groveland FLORIDA (:ito u,irfi \'orurcl (lhdrrr Linda Cowels, Vice-Chair Attest: Vanessa Boodhoo, Recording Secretary 3  CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FY 22-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES TOTAL % COMPLETE Cherry Lake Park lmprovements - Phase ll - Architect Designs to be completed in 2022,with construction completion in2024 Lake David Park Splash Pad Shade Structures David Blanks Restroom TOTAL S46o,ooo CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL % COMPLETE South Lake Regional Park Phase I A-Construction $4,300,000 2s% Cherry Lake Park Phase 2 - Construction s4,3OO,ooo TOTAL sg,6oo,ooo CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL % COMPLETE Park Signage s75,000 TOTAL S75,ooo PARKS MASTER PLANS TOTAL % COMPLETE Ronald Sefton Gaffney Park s5o,ooo s% TOTAT 55o,ooo Still in Progress f completed  I all o a, a a FOOTBALL FIELPa a a a a RA a a I \ L \t YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED r)t il.li w f :Otl Pll e 2O5 E. 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