Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Village of Wellington 12300 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Action Summary Monday, June 3, 2019 7:00 PM Village Hall Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Dr. Samuel Falzone, Chair MaryJo Shockey, Vice Chair Brian Buckstein Tomas Bueno Richard Christmas Marc Coleman Anthony Forgione Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Action Summary June 3, 2019 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Shockley. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Before the agenda was approved, the Board took nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. Mr. Christmas nominated Dr. Falzone to continue as Chair and Mr. Bueno gave the second. Dr. Falzone was approved as Chair 5-0. Mr. Forgione nominated Ms. Shockley as Vice Chair and Mr. Christmas gave the second. Ms. Shockley was approved as Vice Chair 4-0. The agenda was approved 5-0. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PR-076 Approve Minutes from March 4, 2019 The minutes were approved 5-0. V. PRESENTATION VI. STAFF UPDATES PR-077 Staff Updates Mr. Juckett explained that the department had recently completed the accreditation visit and that all indications are that we would receive re-accreditation. He also mentioned that the Masters swim program would be restarting and other recent and upcoming events. VII. OLD BUSINESS PR-078 Surtax Updates Tanya Quickel gave an update on the financial reports with respect to surtax projects. She reported that the Village is on track with original Village of Wellington Page 1 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Action Summary June 3, 2019 projections for revenue collection but to date have not spent a large portion of those funds to date. She spoke briefly about the moving of the previous Greenbriar project to the high school site. Ms. Shockley asked about the term of the agreement with the school board. Ms. Quickel answered that the time starts once the construction is complete. Mr. Juckett explained that the agreement was for 30 years unless Council decides not to approve an aquatic facility on that site, the agreement is 20 years. Ms. Shockley exressed concern that projects changed significanlty since they were first before the PRAB, specifically in the aquatic center. Mr. Juckett explained that the project has moved quickly but that the original plan was to move the fields to the high school and the pool was a separate deal. Mr. Christmas asked if this meant that the current pool would be for recreation and the high school location would be more competitive. Mr. Juckett said he did not have the answer but were many possible options. Ms. Quickel explained that the Town Center project also falls within the surtax guidelines and at this point the only portion that is moving forward is the boardwalk around the lake. She explained it is in design phase at this time. Ms. Shockley asked about the purpose of the boardwalk. Ms. Quickel explained that it would be additional event space. Mr. Christmas asked if the boardwalk affects the rest of the project and Ms. Quickel explained this would just be an element regardless of what else is decided for the project. PR-079 Parks Master Plan Updates Mr. Juckett explained that the AECOM has evaluated facilities and have held public input, focus groups, and stakeholder meetings. He further explained that they would be presenting at the next PRAB meeting based on their inspections, input meetings and surveys. VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. PUBLIC COMMENT X. BOARD COMMENTS Board members thanked the staff for their hard work. Village of Wellington Page 2 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Action Summary June 3, 2019 Ms. Shockley also thanked the staff. She also mentioned that the consultant had commented that he has never seen facilities and programs like Wellington. XI. CLOSING COMMENT Mr. Juckett reminded the board that the September meeting falls on a holiday and if the 9th would be acceptable. The board was in agreement. XII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:27. NOTICE Village of Wellington Page 3