Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary - Final Monday, September 12, 2016 7:00 PM Village Hall - Council Chambers Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Brian Buckstein Dr. Samuel Falzone William Flack MaryJo Shockley Jason Weiss Richard Christmas Anthony Forgione Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Action Summary - Final September 12, 2016 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:02. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Flack made a motion to approve the agenda as presented and Mr. Weiss gave the second. The agenda was approved unanimously. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PR15-036 Approval of Minutes 6-6-16 Ms. Shockley made a motion to approve the minutes as writen and Mr. Flack gave the second. The minutes were approved unanimously. IV. PRESENTATION PR15-037 SPORTS PROVIDER PRESENTATION Jason Crawford gave a brief presentation from the Wellington Soccer Club. He specifically highlighted their inclusion in the US Soccer Development Academy. He explained how a club achieves such an honor and the benefits as well as the methodology used to develop players. He also discussed how the club is using technology to collect data on players as well as the business side of the club. Pete Bruno gave a presentation from the Wellington Colts Baseball Club. He explained they are a 100% volunteer organization as well as being primarily Wellington based. All board members are Wellington residents and he estimates 95% fo the players are also residents. He explained that even as a small club based in a community the have been able to compete with regional based teams around the country. He also explained that unique from some communities, all players are required to also play in the Wellington Little League program. Mr. DeLaney added that the relationship between the department and the sports providers is fantastic and all do a great job of working together. PR15-038 STAFF UPDATES Mr. DeLaney gave an update on the new Wellington Community Center including usage reports. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Shockley asked if there would be future discussions on the K-Park and would the committee be involved. Mr. DeLaney explained that he was not currently aware of any specific direction for near term discussions. Mr. Flack Village of Wellington Page 1 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Action Summary - Final September 12, 2016 added that he believes the subject will come back before the Council soon and believes it should. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS VIII. BOARD COMMENTS IX. CLOSING COMMENTS Mr. Flack congratulated staff and the sports providers and applauded the work they do. Mr. Forgione also said he is very proud to be a part of the community. X. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Weiss made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Flack gave the second. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 NOTICE Village of Wellington Page 2