PARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Joseph E. Johnston III Council Chambers 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601 AGENDA October 29, 2020 5:15 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given that the Brooksville Park & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a public meeting on the 29th day of October, 2020 at 5:15 p.m. Due to the Federal, State, and the City’s Declaration (Proclamation) of a State of Emergency COVID-19, this Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held in accordance with Florida Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and by use of communication media technology. (The public is advised to check the City website for up-to-date information on any changes to the manner in which the meeting will be held and the location.) In Person: NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Virtual (by Zoom): Persons wishing to participate and access the virtual public meeting must register via the link provided on the City’s website or may contact the City Clerk at 352-540-3816 or send an email to [email protected], to receive a link for access to the virtual meeting. By Telephone: Persons wishing to participate and access the public meeting by telephone must register through Zoom to receive the Zoom generated phone number. After calling that number, you will hit *9 to be recognized to speak. You would then need to *6 to mute and unmute yourself. By Email: Public comments or input related or unrelated to an item on the public meeting’s agenda can also be sent by email to [email protected] to be received no later than 30 minutes before the start of the public meeting or by U.S. mail to Jennifer Battista, City Clerk, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601 A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Approval of Minutes: February 27, 2020 Recommendation: Approval of minutes Action: Motion to approve Attachment: Minutes D. Citizen’s Input E. Old Business 1. Park Rules and Regulations F. New Business / Project Updates 1. Veterans Day Celebration, November 11, 2020 2. FRDAP Grant – Tom Varn park Playground Replacement 3. Musco Lighting 4. JBCC Parking Lot 5. Activity Guide 6. Lion’s Club / Step Forward Program – Board Member Ashley Tomas G. Next Meeting Date – TBD at 5:15 p.m. H. Adjournment Please be advised that two or more City Council Members may attend and may participate in this meeting. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (352) 540-3810. Meeting agendas and supporting documentation are available from the City Clerk’s office and on line on the City’s website. Any person desiring to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, may need a record of the proceedings including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based, and therefore must make arrangements for a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES Joseph E. Johnston III Council Chambers 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601 February 27, 2020 5:15 P.M. The Parks and Recreation Board met with Chairperson Susan Rupe, and Board Members Richard Gant, Ashley Thomas and Mayor Joe Bernardini. Completing a Quorum. Absent was Vice Chairperson Darren McKethan, and Board Members Alan Garman and Frank Miller. Also Present was Angie Whisnant, Director of Parks and Recreation and Stacey Winchester, Recording Secretary. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan Rupe at 5:21 p.m. Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 16, 2020 minutes Motion: Motion was made by Mayor Bernardini and second by Board Member Gant to approve the January 16, 2020 minutes with the following changes: William Chatman, Jr. is to be removed as he is no longer on the board and Ashley Thomas is to be added as she was absent, but still a board member. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Chairperson Rupe turns meeting over to Angie Whisnant, Director of Parks and Recreation for general discussion of changes to Parks Rules and Regulations. Motion Motion was made by Mayor Bernardini and second by Board Member Thomas to review the next set of rules after this discussion before approaching city council with recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Batting Cages – There was a request to turn batting cages into tennis courts, however it’s not big enough for regulation size tennis courts. Discussion of turning batting cages into two Pickle Ball courts. CITIZEN’S INPUT No Citizen’s Input H:\Boards and Committees by Calendar Year\Parks & Recreation\2020\02-27-20 Page 1 of 2 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes – February 27, 2020 NEXT MEETING April 16, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Mayor Bernardini and second by, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. ____________________________ Recording Secretary ________________________________ Board Chairperson H:\Boards and Committees by Calendar Year\Parks & Recreation\2020\02-27-20 Page 2 of 2 Resolution No: 2020 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE PARKS OR RECREATIONAL AREAS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 764 of the City of Brooksville Code of Ordinance provides for the adoption of rules and regulations as they relate to City parks or recreational areas. WHEREAS, on September 15, 2008, Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-19, adopting the rules and regulations of the City parks or recreational areas; and, WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law, Chapter no. 2011- 109 which becomes effective on October 1, 2011, and imposes a financial penalty on governments, elected officials, or staff that adopt policies or take enforcement action violating the existing state law preemption of firearms and ammunition regulation; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA, that: SECTION 1: The Brooksville City Council hereby adopts the amended rules and regulations for the management and operation of the various parks or recreational areas under the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Brooksville, as evidenced in “Exhibit A”, attached hereto. SECTION 2: It is the intent of this Resolution to repeal Resolution No. 2008-19 in its entirety and restate it as contained herein. SECTION 3: Penalties for violations of these Rules and Regulations are hereby established pursuant to said Code of Ordinances. SECTION 4: This Resolution shall take effect October 1, 2011, following its adoption. ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 2011. CITY OF BROOKSVILLE By: s/ Frankie Burnett Frankie Burnett, Mayor ATTEST: s/ Janice L. Peters Janice L. Peters, CMC, City Clerk VOTE OF CITY COUNCIL Bernardini AYE APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT FOR THE Bradburn AYE RELIANCE OF THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE ONLY: Burnett AYE Johnston AYE s/ Jennifer C. Rey for Thomas S. Hogan, Jr., City Attorney “EXHIBIT A” CITY OF BROOKSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS Revised: March 2020 2 CITY OF BROOKSVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION Resolution No. 2020………………………………………………………………………… 1 Index……………….………………………………………………………………………… 3 Park’s Dedications / History……………………………………………………………….. 4 Definitions………………………………………………………………………………....… 5 General Rules and Regulations…………………………………………………….…….… 5 Article 1 Park Authority………………………………………………………….…… 6 Article 2 Merchandising, Vending, and Peddling……………………………....…… 6 Article 3 Preservation of Property……………….……………………………....…… 6 Article 4 Traffic Ordinances and State Vehicle Laws…………………….….……… 7 Article 5 Operating Hours…………………………….……………………….……… 8 Article 6 Traffic Ordinances and State Vehicle Laws……………………….………. 8 Article 7 Games and Activities……………………….……………………….….…… 8 Article 8 Jerome Brown Community Center…….….……………….………….…… 8 Article 9 League, Tournaments Games and Practices……….………………….…… 9 Article 10 Swimming, Fishing and Boating…………………….……………………… 10 Article 11 Animals……………………………………….……….……….……….…...... 10 Article 12 Horseback Riding………………………………….…………….….…...…… 10 Article 13 Hunting, Fireworks and Explosives.…….……….………….….…….……... 10 Article 14 Disorderly Intoxication / Profanity…………….….…………...……….…… 10 Article 15 Proper use and Prohibited Activities…….….…….…………...……….…… 11 Article 16 Pollution of Waters…….……………….….….…….………….……….……. 11 Article 17 Liability of City…….….….………….…….….…….………………….…….. 11 Article 18 Responsibility for Actions; Minor Children…….….………...……….…….. 11 Article 19 Alcohol…………………………………….…….…….………………….……. 11 Article 20 Tobacco...………………………………….…….…….………………….……. 11 3 PARKS AND RECREATION TOM VARN PARK DEDICATED 1970 In 1967, through a generous donation by the Cone Family of Tampa, the City of Brooksville acquired 82 acres of old rock mining land for the purpose of constructing a Parks and Recreation Facility. It had long been the desire of the City Council to construct an outdoor Recreation Facility that would provide the youth of Hernando County the opportunity to participate in sports. The Council believed that competitive participation in sports, promoted not only good sportsmanship, good citizenship, but above all good moral character. To this end, the City Council voted to develop the property, and through the cooperative efforts of