02-18-2010CITY OF EDGEWATER
RECREATION /CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
February 18, 2010 6:30 PM
LEISURE SERVICES OFFICE
1108 S. RIDGEWOOD AVENUE
MINUTES
ROLL CALL /CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Tipton called the meeting to order. Members present were, Debra Sopko, Mike
Visconti, Tom Tipton and Joe Fishback. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of
Leisure Services and Walt Zakaluzny.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Visconti made a motion to approve the Minutes of the November 12, 2009
meeting and Mr. Fishback seconded. Motion CARRIED 4 -0.
NEW BUSINESS
Elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman
Mr. Visconti made a motion to nominate Tom Tipton as Chairman, seconded by
Mrs. Sopko. Mr. Fishback made a motion to nominate Mrs. Sopko as Chairman,
seconded by Mr. Tipton. Mr. Tipton was chosen to retain his position of Chairman
for the year 2010. Mr. Visconti;'s motion CARRIED.
Mr. Visconti made a motion to nominate Mr. Visconti as Vice - Chairman, seconded
by Mrs. Sopko. Mr. Tipton made a motion to nominate Mrs. Sopko as Vice -
Chairman, seconded by Mr. Fishback. Mr. Tipton's motion for Mrs. Sopko
CARRIED and she became the new Vice - Chairman for 2010.
Interview of Board Applicant
Board applicant Walt Zakaluzny was introduced to the Board and was asked about his
interest in serving on this Board and some background on his qualifications. Mr.
Zakaluzny stated he has been in Edgewater for 23 years, married with 2 boys. He has
spent several years in our City recreation programs and is now Vice - President for the
Little League program. He has also served as their Head Umpire in charge. He has been
involved in our city recreation ball since his oldest son was 5, and he is now 22. He stated
he would like to see more activities for the seniors and our youth. He said in his travels
he hears many compliments on the condition of our parks and ballfields and all of us in
Edgewater should be proud of the good job done here.
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I%W Following more discussion, Mr. Tipton stated he felt Mr. Zakaluzny would bring
different aspects to the Board and his background is nicely diversified. Mr. Visconti
agreed he would be a good asset to our Board. Mr. Visconti made a motion to send the
proper paperwork to Council, recommending that they approve Mr. Zakaluznv as a
new member to this Board. Mrs. Sopko seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4 -0
OLD BUSINESS
Amphitheater Roof
Mr. Corder stated we do have a contract from Billco Construction out of South Daytona
to do the construction of the roof and it should be completed by the end of March. He
said the High School has a concert scheduled there for April 18 and a possibility they
may do about 4 concerts a year for us. Also, the Rotary Club may in the future hold an
event like the Port Orange Family Days here.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Tipton said he was asked by the City Manager to bring up reviving the Beautification
Awards. After much discussion, Mr. Visconti made a motion to resume the awards
this spring, with information to come out soon in the newsletter, regarding this.
Mrs. Sopko seconded the motion and it CARRIED 4 -0.
I%W Mr. Visconti asked if there was a way to start implementing more use of the YMCA for
senior activities. He stated this was one of the original intents of the YMCA agreement to
include senior activities. This was discussed and Mr. Corder also said he was looking
into the Hawks Park Clubhouse as a possible site for senior events.
Mr. Tipton questioned as to why for years, we pay taxes to Volusia County and there is
not one single County park in our city, when other cities have more than one. Mr. Corder
said he was going to meet with Jack Hayman on a possible joint venture with the County
for a dog park here.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Visconti moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr.
Fishback. Motion CARRIED 4 -0 and the meeting was adjourned
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall
Recreation /Cultural Services Bd.
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