2015-05-04 RAC Minutes
Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Committee held on May 4, 2015.
Members present: Christia Alou Kristin David Cawn
John Ise Jonathan Meltz
Michael O’Hara William Reich
Ken Whittaker
Members absent: Kendra Borja Christopher Fernandez
Also present: Jerry Estep, Recreation Director
Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant
Robert Frame, Resident
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Ms. Cawn made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2015, meeting.
Motion seconded by Mr. Meltz and unanimously approved.
Mr. Estep gave a summary of the recreation programs at this time; there are 68 in
aftercare, 188 in baseball, 44 in softball, 22 in super soccer stars, 14 in tween fit and 11
in girls open court basketball. It was noted that umbrella rentals are going well at the
pool but there are not as many walk up admissions. Mr. Estep said that budget prep is
continuing.
It was related that the survey for a new recreation center has ended and there were 453
responses. Ken Ballard will be returning to discuss the results of the survey on May 19
with Village Council and again on May 20 with the residents in the immediate area who
will be affected by a new center.
Information about community center rentals was distributed to the members. There
have been eleven rentals in the Auditorium with four ending after 10:00 p.m. and
eighteen rentals in the Royal Palm Room with one ending after 10:00 p.m. Rentals
generate $16,000 in revenue. Mr. Frame said he does not want to live across the street
with rentals that create a night club atmosphere. Another suggestion was made to
distribute wristbands to people attending rentals. Mr. O’Hara suggesting limiting the
time of rentals and those that wish to have later rentals would need to have an off duty
officer included into the price of the rental.
Mr. Meltz would like to congratulate the staff for organizing the girls basketball court
program. It was noted that the vita course needs to be ordered and installed.
R.A.C. mtg., 5/4/15; pg. 2 of 2
It was related that Summer Camp begins on June 8. Due to the restrictions of
Obamacare, employees are restricted to working 30 hours/week, but this year we will
hire seasonal staff that will work 40 hours/week. It was noted that lifeguards are the
hardest positions to fill. It was noted that all part time staff
(lifeguards/coaches/counselors) have received raises.
It was noted that travel soccer is going well, with registration ongoing for next season.
Mr. O’Hara suggested having the Commission meet with Ken Ballard before he meets
with the residents on May 20. Mr. Frame is concerned about who the bond for a center
is aimed at (is it nonresidents as well as residents).
It was suggested to recalculate travel soccer fees to include the cost of portable
scoreboards.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.