Recreation & Cultural Services Board

104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 City of Edgewater Meeting Minutes Recreation & Cultural Services Board 5:30 PM Council ChambersWednesday, July 2, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER Laura Konters, Chair of the Recreation & Cultural Services Board, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Laura Konters, Glenn Powers, Tiffany Sudakis and Haley VezzaPresent 4 - Jason O'KeefeAlso Present 1 - 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AR-2025-0197 Minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting of the Recreation & Cultural Services Board. RCS Board Meeting Minutes 04-16-2025Attachments: A motion was made by Glenn Powers, second by Tiffany Sudakis, to approve Minutes from the April 16, 2025 Recreation and Cultural Services Board Meeting. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes: Laura Konters, Glenn Powers, Tiffany Sudakis and Haley Vezza4 - 4. OLD BUSINESS - None at this time 5. NEW BUSINESS A. AR-2025-0201 Advisory Board Application Review - Board Member Selection Teresa Heavener Board Application Lisa Snider Board Application Crystal Weipert Board Application Attachments: The Board discussed the three applicants available to fill the empty seat created by CarolAnn Jeronimo's resignation. One applicant, Lisa Snider was on hand and introduced herself to the Board. Tiffany Sudakis inquired as to the possibility of increasing the number of seats on the board. A motion was made by Tiffany Sudakis, second by Laura Konters, to recommend Teresa Heavener to City Council for a three-year appointment to the Recreation & Cultural Services Board. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Page 1City of Edgewater Printed on 8/19/2025

July 2, 2025Recreation & Cultural Services Board Meeting Minutes Yes: Laura Konters, Glenn Powers, Tiffany Sudakis and Haley Vezza4 - i. Board Bylaw Revision A motion was made by Hayley Vezza, second by Glenn Powers to amend the Board's bylaws to increase the number of members on the board from 5 to 6. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. In further discussion, the Board decided to request bylaws be amended to state that the RCS Board shall have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 members. Yes: Laura Konters, Glenn Powers, Tiffany Sudakis and Haley Vezza4 - B. AR-2025-0198 Beautification Award Nominations Review Beautification Award Nominee - 2945 Umbrella Tree Drive - Perri Beautification Award Nominee - 1020 S. Ridgewood Ave. - Frosty King Attachments: A time for presentations was selected and Laura Konters requested we also present award certificates when we place Beautification Award signs at each location. i. Residential Beautification Award A motion was made by Tiffany Sudakis, second by Glenn Powers, to Award Jim Perri of 2945 Umbrella Tree Drive the residential Beautification Award for 2025. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes: Laura Konters, Glenn Powers, Tiffany Sudakis and Haley Vezza4 - ii. Business Beautification Award A motion was made by Tiffany Sudakis, second by Glenn Powers, to Award Frosty King of 1020 S. Ridgewood Ave. the business Beautification Award for 2025. The MOTION was APPROVED unanimously. Yes: Laura Konters, Glenn Powers, Tiffany Sudakis and Haley Vezza4 - 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Shanan Roling of 2504 Lime Tree Drive, who is a genealogist, historian and owner of the local business, "Family History Nut" spoke with the Board about her recent volunteer activities in the City's historical museum. She has been creating and cataloging digital images of the artifacts in the museum, including photographs, documents and books, to preserve them for future generations. Additional offsite work has been done with: Sue Hutchinson of Oak Hill, who is the daughter of former Edgewater Historian, Jo Anne Sikes - locating lost records from Jo Anne Sikes; as well as with The Southeast Volusia Historical Society's Sheldon Library - 2nd floor of New Smyrna Historical Museum. An excellent overview of historical resources in Volusia County was provided along with Page 2City of Edgewater Printed on 8/19/2025

July 2, 2025Recreation & Cultural Services Board Meeting Minutes ideas for future opportunities to save and share Edgewater's history. The Board discussed with Mrs. Roling, different ways to bring attention to Edgewater's history and to our Historical Museum. Mrs. Roling presented the idea of honoring the Hawks' by placing a historical marker that will give a bit of history about Edgewater's founders and note the location of Dr. John Milton Hawks gravesite. A motion was made by Tiffany Sudakis, second by Glenn Powers to recommend to City Council that the City apply to the State of Florida Department of State for placement of a historical marker recognizing the Hawks' contributions to the community as well as the location of Dr. John Milton Hawks gravesite, proposing the sign be placed near the cemetery. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. AR-2025-0199 Parks & Recreation Director's Report Parks and Recreation Director, Jason O'Keefe updated the board on the Pickleball court project, Whaler Way boat ramp project, Menard May dock repairs, upcoming events - including the Mayor's Fitness Challenge, new gates at Menard May Park and Kennedy Park, Butterfly Garden maintenance, City Hall remodeling efforts and a mural for the Hawks Park concession building or the Whistle Stop Park racquetball courts. B. AR-2025-0200 Board Reports None at this time. 8. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING The next Board meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. 9. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Page 3City of Edgewater Printed on 8/19/2025