2014-10-06 RAC MINUTES
Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Committee held on October 6, 2014.
Members present: Kendra Borja Jonathan Meltz
William Reich Christia Alou White
Ken Whittaker Bill Wolk
Members absent: Kristin David Cawn Michael O’Hara
Amy Wiborg
Also present: Jerry Estep, Recreation Director
Leslie Rackl, Executive Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Mr. Reich made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2014,
meeting. Motion seconded by Ms. Borja and unanimously approved.
Mr. Estep gave a summary of recreation at this time. Soccer has begun with 262
enrolled; 220 in the travel soccer program and 70 enrolled in aftercare.
Discussion turned to the vision of a new Community Center. Mr. Estep distributed the
Community Center’s yearly visitation numbers to the members. The snack bar in the
new center is still a question mark depending on where the center is built. Mr. Estep is
still looking at different recreation facilities to get ideas what Miami Shores will need.
Some cities focus is more on athletic facilities rather than gymnasiums. Sizewise, Key
Biscayne footprint is the most comparable to Miami Shores. It was noted that Key
Biscayne has underground parking which added about two million dollars to their actual
cost.
Discussion turned to the upcoming 5K race. The race will cost about $7500 and there
have been sponsorships totaling $3100 to date. Mr. Meltz suggested establishing a
Paypal account to make sponsoring the event more convenient. Mr. Meltz said he will
secure a spot for the 5K race at Green Day.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.