2016-10-03 RAC Minutes
Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Committee held on October 3, 2016.
Members Present: Daniel Brady Manuel Hadad
Jonathan Meltz Jacqueline O'donnell
Ken Whittaker
Members absent: Felipe Villamizar
Also present: Angela Dorney, Recreation Director, Interim
Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Meltz made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2016
meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Brady and unanimously approved.
Ms. Dorney gave a summary of the recreation programs. Dog Day at the Pool had a
total of 20 dogs; the low number was attributed to the weather. Aftercare has a total of
72 enrolled, with the last Kids Day Off program having 42 attend. Intramural Soccer has
150 enrolled. It was related that there $2750 has been raised in sponsorships for the
5K Run/Walk thus far compared with $2900 raised in 2015.
Upcoming events include the Fine Arts Commission's artist reception on October 7 and
the Village is co-sponsoring Green Day on October 22. The 5K race is scheduled for
Sunday November 13.
Mr. Brady expressed some concerns over the final Recreation survey. Mr. Brady said
there were no final usage numbers presented in the survey. Ms. Dorney said that Key
Biscayne is the only recreation center making a profit, and this is based on the usage of
their fitness center. The indoor running track would be a nice amenity to have in the
new facility.
It was noted that Manaway Lapaix has been promoted to the position of Athletic
Program Assistant.
Ms. Dorney related the the Council has approved up to $200,000 to build a Dog Park.
Seven parking spaces will be taken for the dog park. Additional parking will be created
to replace the lost parking.
Committee members inquired if the recreation department is being compensated from
Johnson & Wales who is using the athletic fields on weekends.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.