04-16-2025City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
ation & Cultural Services Board
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 5:30 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Konters, Chair of the Recreation & Cultural Services Board, called the meeting to order at
5: 45 p. m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 3 - Laura Konters, Glenn Powers and Tiffany Sudakis
Excused 1 - Haley Vezza
Also Present 1 - Jason O'Keefe
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Glenn Powers, second by Tiffany Sudakis, to approve Minutes from
the January 15, 2025 Recreation and Cultural Services Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
AR-2025-0092 Minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting of the Recreation & Cultural Services
Board.
Attachments: RCS Board Meeting Minutes 01-15-2025
A motion was made by Glenn Powers, second by Tiffany Sudakis, to approve Minutes from
the January 15, 2025 Recreation and Cultural Services Board Meeting. The MOTION was
APPROVED unanimously.
Yes: 3- Laura Konters, Glenn Powers and Tiffany Sudalds
Excused: I- Haley Vezza
4. OLD BUSINESS - None at this time.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. AR-2025-0094 Beautification Award - Board Nominations
The Board discussed the Beautification program and some potential nominees. Due to the timing of
meetings, they extended the deadline for nominations from May 10 to June 30 and plan to select
Beautification award recipients at their July 2 meeting.
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b. AR-2025-0122 Historical Preservation
Edgewater's history was discussed along with ideas to share that history with the community:
• Curate a collection of historical items that could travel to schools or educational events
to spark children's interest in local history.
• Create a historically educational show for events.
• Compile a bullet point chronological list of Edgewater's historically noteworthy events.
• Have historical monument areas in our city to notice where particular events
happened, such as where Dr. Hawks is buried.
• The Board recommended inviting some of'our local historians to the next meeting.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None at this time.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
The Board discussed CarolAnn Jeronimo's recent resignation. Board member applications will be
reviewed at the July meeting to make a recommendation to Council for a new Board member
appointment.
a. Department Director's Report
Parks and Recreation Director, Jason O'Keefe provided the Board with a report on recent EDGEfest
events. He spoke about the Princess Ball's attendance, a very successful Easter egg hunt, Earth Days
tree giveaway, the Laser Light Show & Band, the School's Out Glow Party & Movie in the Park and
the upcoming July 4th Celebration. He also shared that the City hosted the Zerbini Family Circus in
Hawks Park in February.
Director O'Keefe updated the Board on the Hawks Park Pickleball project where site work has been
completed, curbs have been poured for parking and the entrance, and court construction is about to
begin. He shared conceptual drawings of the Whaler Way Boat Ramp project, which is currently
utilizing grant funds for the engineering and planning phase. Tiffany Evers mentioned the importance
of shade on the boat ramp park /playground area.
Director O'Keefe also noted that Whistle Stop Park is fully staffed 7 days a week, including nights
until 10:30p.m. Parks staff are in their busy Summer mowing mode and are also working on various
projects. Completed Parks Maintenance projects include: Building a Gun Range for the Police
Department, Animal Shelter expansion and remodeling new Development Services offices.
b. Board Reports - None at this time.
8. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING
The next Board meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5: 30 p.m.
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9. ADJOURN
There being no jurther business, the meeting adjourned at 6: 56 p.m.
April 16, 2025
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