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10-13-2011 CITY OF EDGEWATER RECREATION /CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD OCTOBER 13, 2011 6:30 PM EDGEWATER LEISURE SERVICES OFFICE /1108 S. RIDGEWOOD MINUTES ROLL CALL /CALL TO ORDER Mr. Tipton called the meeting to order. Members present were, Debra Sopko, Tom Tipton, and Joe Fishback. Walt Zakaluzny and Mike Visconti were absent. Jack Corder was absent, due to a previously scheduled meeting. Also present was Barb Kowall, Secretary to the Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fishback made a Motion to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2011 meeting and Mrs. Sopko seconded. Motion CARRIED 3 -0. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Tipton stated the building located behind the office is still being worked on to add restrooms, concession stand and a small office. The restrooms and concession can be utilized for events held at the amphitheater. Mr. Fishback asked if there were any proposed plans for the amphitheater, perhaps with the High School and Mr. Tipton said he wasn't aware of any at the moment. He did say the Fire Dept. will be starting up their movies in the park again now that the weather was cooling off. NEW BUSINESS Department Update The Board discussed the plans for the upcoming Fall Festival and Haunted Forest and Trunk or Treat, being put on by the Police Dept., YMCA, Leisure Services and other local sponsors and businesses. This event will be October 29 at the YMCA and will be free to the kids. The only admission is to bring a non- perishable food item to be donated to a local food pantry. The time for this event will be 7 pm to 10 pm. This event was started last year for the first time and was a huge success with the community. It is expected to be even bigger and better this year with an attendance around two to three thousand expected. Also, Mr. Tipton said was the upcoming Christmas Parade on December 10 at 10 am. The parade will follow the usual route down the Boulevard and end at the Winn Dixie Plaza. Invitations have already been mailed out the secretary stated and the usual 70 to 80 entries are expected for the 21 annual parade. Zone 1 Beautification Award Nominations for the Zone 1 Beautification Award were reviewed and the winners were John and Bettie Grundy of 1522 S. Riverside Drive. The next award will be given in January to a business or residence in Zone 2, (south of Indian River Blvd.) October 13, 2011 Minutes Recreation /Cultural Services Bd. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Fishback made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Sopko. Motion CARRIED 3 -0. Minutes submitted by Barb Kowall October 13, 2011 Minutes Recreation /Cultural Services Bd.