Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Youth Center - Conference Room

Agenda — 17 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 2 Began at 8:23 a.m.
4. 3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
5. 4 DIRECTOR'S REPORT
6. 4 Present: 5 - Board member Antonio Gonzalez, Board member Maite Halley, Vice-Chair Jennifer Marquez and Chair Carlos Hernandez and Board member Aaron Aizenstat Excused: 3 - Board member Erik Rodriguez, Board member Ellen Chasens and Board member Yamilet Rodriguez
7. 5 a. General Updates In the beginning of his report, Director Fred Couceyro provided the board an update at the start of his report on the new Golf Course and Parks Superintendent, who had assumed his new role. He expressed optimism regarding his potential to achieve significant results; however, there is a tree on the Granada Golf Course that appears to be in possibility of being removed due to deterioration. He continues his briefing by reviewing the most recent and forthcoming programs, membership, spring and summer camps, and pickle ball court at Biltmore Tennis updates. b. Special Events Director Couceyro proceeded to update the board on the forthcoming events for the month of February, Daddy Daughter Dance – Friday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m., Coral Gables Farmers Market – Saturday’s, February 1,8,15 & 22 and Movies Under the Gables Moonlight – Friday, February 21 at 6 p.m. c. CIP Updates Director Couceyro continued by providing an update on the Blue Road, Toledo and Alava initiatives. He then proceeded to elaborate on the concession for the Venetian Pool, Nellie B. Moore Park, and William & Leona Cooper Park. He also continued to finalize Phillips Park contract updates and continued forthcoming initiatives for the Rotary Centennial Park. Director Couceyro proceeded to provide information regarding the forthcoming project to renovate the flooring of the indoor basketball courts at the youth center. He provided an update on the overnight parking at the youth center.
8. 6 NEW BUSINESS
9. 6 A MOTION TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER MINUTES MEETING WAS MADE BY ANTONIO GONZALEZ AND SECOND BY JENNIFER MARQUEZ. ALL IN FAVOR; PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. 7 OLD BUSINESS
11. 8 DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. 9 ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
13. 10 Out next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at 8:15 a.m.
14. 10 Vice-Chair Jennifer Marquez emphasized to the staff the exceptional work they are performing in organizing the events at the Country Club. Her sole suggestion is to enhance the bounce's security and staffing. She stated that the bouncy house was tilting and that there were an excessive number of older children in the small bouncy house. Deputy Director Carolina stated that she will continue to enhance the staff members and ensure the security of the bounce house.
15. 11 ADJOURNMENT
16. 12 NOTE
17. 16 A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:07 A.M. WAS MADE BY MAITE HALLEY AND WAS SECONDED BY JENNIFER MARQUEZ. ALL IN FAVOR; PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.