HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-15 Parks, Recreation & Community Affairs Board Minutes CITY OF DANIA BEACH
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS BOARD
MINUTES OF MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013— 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Jimmie Peterman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Members Present:
Jimmie Peterman
Debra McElyea
Ivie Cure
Lisa Drake
Tim Pelott
Judy Jensen
Clare Frost
Members Absent:
Chip Brockman
Guest
Mark Felicetty,Director of Parks and Recreation
3. Approval of Minutes for October 16, 2012 Meeting
Lisa Drake made a motion to approve the October 16, 2012 minutes. Ivie Cure seconded.
All favored. Motion passed unanimously.
Judy Jensen requested to be excused from the October meeting due to her being sick.
Timothy Pelott motioned to excuse Judy Jensen absence from the October 16, 2012
meeting; seconded by Ivie Cure. All favored. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Department Update and Discussion
Mark Felicetty,Director of Parks and Recreation noted the Martin Luther King Banquet will
be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at the I. T. Parker Community Center at 6pm. He
advised that donations will be taken at the door for $15.00 or table can be purchase for
$120.00. Mark also advised that RSVP can be taken as well as show up the day of the event.
He also advised on Monday, January 21, 2013 the MLK Parade beginning with a free
breakfast at C.W. Thomas Park at 7:30a.m. and then the parade will begin at 9a.m. ending
the parade at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Mark advised that festivities will also be at
C.W. Thomas until 5p.m. He also noted that the following Saturday, January 16, 2013 the
Motorcycle Vintage Show will be held at Frost Park.
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5. New Business
Ed Darling requested to I.T. Parker Community Center for the Dania Bears Banquet
Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Jimmie noted that the Parks and Recreation will waive the fees; however the final approval
will have to go before the City Commission.
Tim Pelott made motion to approve the fee waiver requested by Ed Darling for use of the
1. T. Parker Community Center; seconded by Judy Jensen. All favored. Motion passed
unanimously.
Judy questioned the dress attire for the banquet and the cost of the banquet.
Ed advised the banquet is free to the players and one parent and they also accept donations to
cover the food cost. He also advised them the dress code is casual.
Clare noted the beach kiddy play area (Toottie Adler Park) South of Dania Grill has new
orange garbage can tops without bottoms and that they are just sitting there on the ground.
Mark introduced Hakeem Ismail the new Recreation Program Manager of C.W. Thomas
Park. He noted that Hakeem has been with the Parks and Recreation Department for 10 years
and that Hakeem has also worked on the beach as well as parking enforcement.
Hakeem introduced himself and noted that he met some of the board members on the beach
and noted that he was the liaison for various events on the beach and pier.
Jimmy addressed Hakeem regarding the debris blowing into the filters near the pool area and
stated the Hakeem should check into this issue before the start of hurricane season.
Tim questioned Commissioner Brandimarte positions of being a City Commissioner and
being President of the Seniors Club. He stated that it thinks that it is a conflict of interest
considering that the Parks and Recreation Board paid $15,000.00 a year toward the senior
organization.
Judy stated that Commissioner Brandimarte charges for the senior luncheons and etc. and
that what the city pays for and questioned where the money is going.
Mark advised that the $15,000.00 is allocated by the City Commission and which the City
Commission puts those funds in the Parks and Recreation budget for seniors trips, luncheons,
transportation and entertainment. He also advised the seniors then turn in invoices for and
Parks and Recreation to pay. Mark says that as far as collection of monies for their dues and
luncheons that the seniors collect as a senior board they do not turn monies in to the City. He
also stated that the senior does not receive invoices for the senior breakfast meetings which
include a danish and coffee.
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Jimmy advised that he thinks that we need to look deeper into this matter. He also stated that
he sits on the Parks and Recreation Board and that he is part of the Dania Bears which also
receives funds from the City,but stated that they receive money and also they make money.
Debbie advised that she receive funds through concessions as well for the Optimist Club in
which they have their own bank account as well as receiving funds from the city for new
equipment for the new baseball season. She stated that they are not required to report any
income, however they save their concession monies and restock weekly on what was sold
and they rest of the monies stays in the account to the end of the season and then also use left
over fund to have a family picnic. She also stated that the overage of funds is kept in an
account for the next season.
Mark advised that the proper channel to get information as to where funds are being used
from the Seniors Club is to go through the City Mangers Office for a records request.
Jimmy gave recognition to Kurt for doing a great job over the years as the board Chair and
stated that due to Kurt opting out as Chair he stated that a Chair will need to be appointed.
Judy Jensen made motion to appoint Jimmy Peterman as Chair of the Parks and Recreation
Board; seconded by Clare Frost. All favored. Motion passed unanimously.
Jimmy Peterman made motion to make Debra McElyea to be appointed Co Chair; seconded
by Lisa Drake. All favored. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Old Business
Clare questioned the Chamber of Commerce Fishing Tournament status.
Mark advised the Fishing Tournament dates have now changed to June 28-30, 2013.
7. Adjournment
Jimmy adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Next meeting will be held 6 pm.,February 19 at Frost Park.
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