Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)

City of Groveland RAC MEETING I-AKE DAVID CENTER 450 SOUTH H.KE AVENUE GROVELAND, FLORTD L 347 36 (3s2) 429-2141 ? -F Groveland FLORIDA City with Ncrurcl Charm'' RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) MEETING JULY 11,2023 5:30 P.M. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286,26, Florida Statute, persons with disabihties needing special accommodation to patticipate in this meeting should contact Vanessa Boodhoo no Iater than 3 business day prior to the meeting at vanessa.boodhoo@grovclancl-fl.gov or (321)246-7036. PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA OF THE GROVELANiD RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SCIIEDULED TO CONVENE AT 5:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JIILY 11,2023.IN TIIE LAKE DAVID COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 450 S. LAKE AVENUE, GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736 CHAIRPERSON JOSCELYN CAMPBELL j oscelyn. campbell@ groveland-fl . gov VICE-CHAIRPERSON LINDA COWELS linda.cowels@,erovelaqdifl.gay COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDERICK WOOD foAerict<.wooa@grove COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVID BERGSTEIN david.bergstein@ groveland-fl . gov COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVID BADILLO david.badillo@ groveland-fl . gov COMMITTEE MEMBER CHUCK KENZIG charles.kenzi g@ groveland-fl . gov COMMITTEE MEMBER SHANA MARTIN shana.martin@ groveland-fl . eov COMMITTEE MEMBER MICHAEL GRIS michael. sris@ groveland-fl gou . SCHOOL BOARD REP LASIIAWNIRVIN lashawn.irvin@groveland-fl.gov PARKS/RECREATION DIRECTOR MIKE WALKER mike.walker@groveland-fl.gov RECORDING SECRETARY VANESSA BOODHOO vaness a. sroveland-fl.sov 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 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. o Speaking without being recognized will be considered "Out of Order." 9PENTNG CEREMONTpS a. Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL CONSENT AGENDA Consideration of Approval : o June 13,2023, RAC Meeting Minutes PRESENTATIONS o 2023 Calendar of Events Upcoming Event Update OLD BUSIN"ESS 1. Capital Improvement Plan (FY23) 2. Ronald Sefton Gaffrrey Park - Community Meeting Date NEW BUSIIYESS 3. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open space Master Plan - Review Section 3, Pages 77-137 REPORTS a. Elese Tomlin Community Center Monthly Report b. Committee Member Reports PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT Groveland Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-58 fi. Any person desiring to address the Council shall first secure the permission of the presiding fficer and shall give his name and addressfor 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 fficer. Unless further time is granted by the presiding fficer or the council, member of the public shall limit their discussion or address to no more thanfive minutes. No question shall be asked a council member or city fficial except through the presiding fficer. If your address is exempt from public record, you are not required to state it. In addition, do not give out your Social Security Number, phone nurnber, email address or qny other information you do not want others to have access to as the rneetings are recorded and those recordings are considered public record. 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 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. CONSENT AGENDA  City of Groveland Minutes Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday,June13,2023 The Groveland Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 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 5:30 p.m. with the following Committee Members present: David Bergstein, Frederick Wood, David Badillo, Shana Martin, Michael Gris, and School Representative Lashawn Irvin. City staff present were Parks & Community Services Director Mike Walker, Recording Secretary Administrative Assistant Vanessa Boodhoo. Excused Absence: Chairperson Joscelyn Campbell; Committee Member Chuck Kenzig CONSENT AGENDA Consideration of Approval: A. May 09. 2023, RAC Meeting Minutes Motion: Committee Member Martin moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Committee Member Wood. Motion passed with all committee members present voting aye. PRESENTATIONS 2023 Calendar of Events Parks & Community Services Director Mike Walker referenced the Calendar of Events contained in the agenda packet. Mr. Walker provided an update on the Summer Programs as follows: Major League Baseball Players Alumni Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic was held at Jimmy Thomas Memorial Park. There were one-hundred and twenty-nine (129) children in attendance. Mr. Walker stated that the Youth Summer Program kicked off with Dance Camp held at the Lake David Center with approximately twenty (20) children in attendance. of 20 children. The first Wacky Wednesday was held at Cherry Lake Park with approximately a hundred and fifty (150) people in attendance. Mr. Walker reported the Summer Programs will be held weekly on will be on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Fish and Crafts Camp will begin this week at Lake David from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Week 3 of the Youth Summer Program will be Open Gym at Hope International Church. Upcoming Wacky Wednesday will be held at John Wesley Griffin Park. 1  JUNE 13,2023 RECREATION ADVTSORY COMMTTTEE (RAC) MEETTNG MTNUTES Mr. Walker stated the Juneteenth event is scheduled for Friday, June 16th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The BBQ competition winners will receive a gift card and a Grand Champion trophy. BBQ teams will be judged between 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The event will include a DJ, guest speakers, and step-dance performances. Mr. Walker reported the Fourth of July Event will be held at Lake David Park, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. He provided a schedule as follows: OLD BUSINESS 1. Capital lmprovement Plan (FY23) Mr. Walker referenced the Capital lmprovement spreadsheet contained in the agenda packet. He reported on the following: stormwater and utilities underground. Overall, the project is forty percent (40%) completed. NEW B.USINESS 2. Ronald Sefton Gaffnev Park lmprovement Discussion - Presentation: Elisabeth Manlev/ Kimlev-Horn Engineering consultants Elisabeth Manley and Maceo Abreu of Kimley-Horn provided a PowerPoint presentation as attached to these minutes. The PowerPoint outlined the following . Park Vision & Goals o Proposedlmprovements o Preliminary Schematic Plans o Next Steps Mr. Walker requested to move fonruard with the Next Steps of the re-design of Ronald Sefton Gaffney Memorial Park. All members present concurred to move fonruard. 2  JUNE ',13,2023 RECREATTON ADVTSORY COMMTTTEE (RAC) MEETTNG MTNUTES REPORTS a. Elese Tomlin Center Vice-Chair Cowels reported on hiring three (3) interns for the Summer through Career Source, two (2) lT Assistants and one (1) Teacher Assistant. Vice-Chair Cowels stated there are thirty-two (32) children in the summer programs. The summer programs are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The program is free, and snacks are provided. Vice-Chair Cowels reported there is an increase serving clients for Meals-on-Wheels in Groveland, as they serve more seniors in Groveland than in any other City. Currently, there is twenty-five (25) clients and two (2) new applicants. Vice-Chair Cowels reported on the new Elese Tomlin Community Center. She will be meeting with Scorpio Construction Company on June 14th to view the design for the new Elese Tomlin Community Center. Vice-Chair Cowels referenced the flyer that was issued the first day the Elese Tomlin Community Center was opened. She stated the Center opened in June 2018. Vice Chair Cowels reported on the history and story of who. Elese Tomlin was, and all Ms. Tomlin had done for the community. b. Committee Reports Gommittee Member Wood Committee Member Wood reported he attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that was held at Gray Middle football field. He also attended the Farmers Market. Committee MemberWood stated he observed more vendor participation. Gommittee Member Bersstein Committee Member Bergstein reported he attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that was held at Gray Middle footballfield. He noted Mr. Softee lce-cream was the highlight. Committee lYlember Martin Nothing to report at this time. Gommittee Member Gris Committee Member Gris reported he was receiving good feedback with regards to the Veterans Memorial Day Event. Committee Member Badillo Committee Member Badillo reported he attended{he Veterans Memorial Day event. He stated it was a great turn out and was very pleased with the event. 3  JUNE 13,2023 RECREATTON ADVTSORY COMMTTTEE (RAC) MEETING MINUTES School Representative lrvin School Representative lrvin mentioned that she works at Gray Middle School and enjoyed the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Vice-Chair Cowels Nothing to report at this time. PUBLTC COUMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Cowels adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. (? =iF Groveland FLORIDA Cirywid Naaumlchorm' Linda Cowels, Vice-Chairperson Attest: Vanessa Boodhoo, Recording Secretary 4 OLD BUSINESS  CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FY 22-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES TOTAL % COMPLETE Cherry Lake Park Improvements - Phase II - Architect Designs to be completed in 2022, with construction completion in 2024 ffl0,000 10026 Lake David Park Splash Pad Shade Structures $7S#QQO 100% David Blanks Restroom i1,... ooo, 1005 TOTAL $460,000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL % COMPLETE South Lake Regional Park Phase I A-Construction $4,300,000 50% Cherry Lake Park Phase 2 - Construction $4,300,000 Permitting TOTAL $8,600,000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL % COMPLETE Park Signage $75,000 Jimmy Thomas Memorial Park TOTAL $75,000 PARKS MASTER PLANS TOTAL % COMPLETE Ronald Sefton Gaffney Park $50,000 25% TOTAL $50,000 Still in Progress ,.___�- Completed