Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)
Regular MeetingGroveland, FL · November 14, 2023
Agenda
City of Groveland
RAC MEETING
I.AKE DAVID CENTER
450 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE
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RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC)
MEETING
NOVEMBER 14,2023
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 patticipate in this meeting should contact Vanessa
Boodhoo no later than 3 business dav prior to the meeting at vanessa.boodhoo@groveland-t'l.gov or
(321)246-7036.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA OF THE GROVELAND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMTTTEE
MEETING SCHEDULED TO CONVENE AT 5:30 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023.IN THE
LAKE DAVID COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 450 S. LAKE AVENUE, GROVELAND,
FLORIDA 34736
CHAIRPERSON JOSCELYN CAMPBELL i oscelyn. campbel l@,groveland-fl. gov
VICE-CHAIRPERSON LINDA COWELS I inda. cowel sfrrr srovel and- f'I. sov
COMMITTEE MEMBER FREDERICK WOOD w - f'l
COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVID BERGSTEIN david.bersstein6r,sroveland-tl.sov
COMMITTEE MEMBER DAVID BADILLO davi d. badi I I ofrt. sro\,'el and-fl. uov
COMMITTEE MEMBER CHUCK KENZIG clrarles. ken zic(it.crov el and- fl. sol'
COMMITTEE MEMBER SHANA MARTIN slr ana. mafi i n(/l srovel and- f'l. sov
COMMITTEE MEMBER MICHAEL GRIS rnichael.gris(4tgroveland-fl.gov
SCHOOL BOARD REP LASHAWNIRVIN lashawn.irvin(rqsroveland-fl.sov
PARKS/RECREATION DIRECTOR MIKE WALKER rnike.walker@,eroveland-tl.gov
RECORDING SECRETARY VANESSA BOODHOO vanessa.boodhoo@.urovelarld-fl .sov
Please note: Most written communication to or from government officials regarding goveffIment 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 lvill avoid personal attacks.
o Audience members lvishing to speak must be recognized by the Chairperson.
. Speaking lvithout treing recognized will be considered "Out of Order."
OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
Consideration of Approval :
o October 10,2023, RAC Meeting Minutes
PRESENTATIONS
o 2023 Calendar of Events Upcoming Event Update
OLD BUSINESS
1. Capital Improvement Plan (FY24)
2. Cherry Lake Park -Update
3. South Lake Regional Park- Update
NEW BUSINESS
4. Christmas Parade Grand Marshal - Recommendation
REPORTS
il. Elese Tomlin Community Center Monthly Report
b. Committee Member Reports
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
Groveland Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-58 ffi. Any person desiring to address the Council shall first secure
the permission of the presiding fficer and shall give his nqme qnd 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 fficer. Unlessfurther 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 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.
Pursuantto the provisions of Chap.286, F.5.,9ec.286.0105, f 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
disqbilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contqct the City Clerk's
Office no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Gity of Groveland
Minutes
Recreation Advisory Gommittee Meeting
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Groveland Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting on
Tuesday, October 10,2023 in the Lake David Community Center located at 450 S. Lake Avenue,
Groveland, FL 34736. Chair Joscelyn Campbell called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. with the
following Members present: Vice Chair Linda Cowels, Committee Members Shana Martin,
Michael Gris, David Badillo, David Bergstein, Frederick Wood, Charles Kenzig, and School Board
Member Representative Lashawn lrvin. City staff present were Parks & Community Services
Director Mike Walker, Events Coordinator Francesca Spartz, Recording Secretary/Administrative
Assistant Vanessa Boodhoo.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consideration of Approval :
September 12. 2023 Recreation Advisorv Committee (RAC) Meetinq Minutes
Motion: Committee Member Bergstein moved to approve the Consent Agenda;
seconded by Committee Member Martin.
Motion passed with all committee members present voting aye.
PRESENTATIONS
2023 Calendar of Events
Parks & Community Services Events Coordinator Francesca Spartz referenced the Calendar of
Events contained in the agenda packet. Ms. Spartz provided an update as follows:
a Libby's Legacy will be hosting a Pink Ribbon 5k RunMalk for Breast Cancer Awareness
Month at Lake David Park on October 15,2023 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
a 2nd Friday Market will be held on October 13, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Lake
David Park.
a The Annual Trunk or Treat Event will be held on October 28,2023 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00
p.m. at Lake David Park.
o The Dia de Los Muertos event will be held on November 1, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m. at Lake David Park.
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OLD BUSINESS
1. Capital lmprovement Plan (FY23l24)
Mr. Walker referenced the Capital lmprovement spreadsheet contained in the agenda
packet and reported the following:
Cherry Lake Park lmprovements- Architect
Designs has been completed.
completed.
completion.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Christmas Parade Judqing Discussion:
Ms. Spartz referenced last year's judging sheet for the upcoming Christmas Parade and
briefly reviewed the parade entries by categories. Entry categories include motorized
vehicles, Mayor's choice, floats, walkers, horses, and school bands. Ms. Spartz also
summarized the voting process.
Ms. Spartz reported those interested in participating in the parade to reach out to her
directly. The parade willtake place on Saturday, December 9,2023.
REPORTS
a. Elese Tomlin Genter
Vice-Chair Cowels stated that the report she gave on the September 12,2023, RAC Meeting was
miscommunicated. Vice-Chair Cowels would like for correction to be noted at the next meeting.
Vice-Chair Cowels states that the Elese Tomlin Sentence is in an inappropriate spot and the
sentence that states it has now five (5) locations applies to Cybersecurity. The Second sentence
should have three (3) other locations within Lake County. Umatilla, Tavares, Leesburg. Making
five locations with Mid-Florida that provided the Seniors with the Cyber Security classes.
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b. Committee Reoorts
Committee Member Kenziq
Committee Member Kenzig shared information about grant opportunities that are available to local
agencies. Committee Member Kenzig mentioned the Parks Department would benefit from the
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program. Applications will be accepted beginning November
15,2023.
Committee Member Wood
Nothing to report at this time
Committee Member Badillo
Nothing to report at this time
Gommittee Member Bergstein
Nothing to report at this time.
Gommittee Member Gris
Nothing to report at this time.
Comm ittee Mem ber Martin
Nothing to report at this time.
School Board Rep lrvin
Nothing to report at this time.
Vice-Ghair Cowels
Nothing to report at this time
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Campbell adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m
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Joscelyn Campbell, Chairperson
Attest:
Vanessa Boodhoo, Recording Secretary
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FY 23.24
Cherry Lake Park lmprovements - Phase ll - Architect Designs
Lake David Park Splash Pad Shade Structures
David Blanks Restroom
TOTAT s460,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL % COMPLETE
South Lake Regional Park Phase I A-Construction s4,300,0o0 eo%
Cherry Lake Park Phase 2 - Site Work - Playground - Sidewalks s4,3oo,ooo 5Yo
Cherry Lake Park Phase 2 - Trees/Landscape - lrrigation - Restroom - Pavilion - Electrical 52,ooo,ooo
TOTAL sg,6oo,ooo
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL % COMPLETE
Jimmy Thomas Memorial Park Baseball Field Renovations
TOTAT s75,000
PARKS MASTER PLANS AND DESIGNS TOTAL % COMPLETE
Ronald Sefton Gaffney Park
David Blanks Park - Vision Plan - Public Meetings - Construction Budget EST 540,ooo
TOTAL S32,ooo
Still in Progress FY23-24
Completed - FY23
Not started - FY24
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