Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (2025-06-11)

MEETING MINUTES SESSION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CITY OF KISSIMMEE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS 101 CHURCH STREET, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34741-5054 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025 AT 6:00 PM

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

Members Present: Board Member Albert Dorsey, Board Member Edward Kilroy, Board Chair M. Hannan Khan, Board Member Robin Wright, Board Member Seewdat "David" Anderson, Board Member Manuel Gomez, Board Member Amarilis Olivo Williams Staff Present: Parks & Recreation Director Steve Lackey, Board Secretary Andrea Campbell, Administrative Assistant III Anna Miller, and Assistant City Attorney Curtis McGhee

Members Absent: Board Member Vanessa Alvarez, Board Member Hamza Godil

Board Chair M. Hannan Khan called the meeting to order at 06:01 PM.

2. MINUTES

2.A Approval of the meeting minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting Board Member Edward Kilroy made a motion to accept the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting as presented. Board Member Manuel Gomez seconded the motion. AYE: Board Member Albert Dorsey, Board Member Robin Wright, Board Member Edward Kilroy, Board Chair M. Hannan Khan, Board Member Seewdat "David" Anderson, Board Member Manuel Gomez, Board Member Amarilis Olivo Williams. NAY: None Motion Carried 7-0

3. HEAR AUDIENCE No one was present for Hear the Audience.

4. DISCUSSION

4.A Directors Update

Parks & Recreation Director Steve Lackey gave an update on projects within the department.

- Lancaster phase 1A is complete, and Green Meadows is successfully up and running. - Lancaster phase 1B will begin in late July. This will provide pavilions, restrooms, and a playground area. - Lancaster phase II is not yet funded. Currently, at 60% design for this phase. - Mark Durbin Community Center is at 60% design. - The Splash Pad at Lakefront Park is functioning again. There will be future reconstruction to bring mechanics above ground. - The Bob Makinson Aquatic Center received an audit from Jeff Ellis & Associates. They received the highest level audit. - The City Commission approved the COMP plan. Director Steve Lackey shared the duties of the PARAB board regarding the acquisition of park land. PARAB board will be a resource for areas where there is a deficiency in programs and park areas. - Property on the corner of Thacker and Carroll will have a fire station and park equipped with pickleball courts.

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- Director Steve Lackey provided a City of Kissimmee map that highlighted all recreation facilities and parks. (Exhibit A)

The board was reminded of upcoming events: Juneteenth, Monumental 4th of July, and July 1 commission meeting that will recognize National Parks and Recreation month. PARAB board members were invited to accept the proclamation.

5. NEW BUSINESS

5.A Fee Waiver Grant Scoring - Period I 2025/26

Each Board Member read their scores for Viva Osceola as staff recorded scores on the spreadsheet. (Exhibit B)

Board Member Edward Kilroy presented the motion to approve waiving public safety fees in the amount of $4,102. Board Member David Anderson seconded the motion.

AYE: Board Member Albert Dorsey, Board Member Edward Kilroy, Board Chair M.

No discussion on Boo on Broadway. Each Board Member read their scores as staff recorded scores on the spreadsheet. (Exhibit B)

Board Member Edward Kilroy presented the motion to approve waiving public safety fees in the amount of $11,383. Board Member David Anderson seconded the motion.

AYE: Board Member Albert Dorsey, Board Member Edward Kilroy, Board Chair M.

Board members held a brief discussion regarding C as a signature event. Each Board Member read the spreadsheet. (Exhibit B)

ando Japan's long-standing status scores as staff recorded scores on

AYE: Board Member Albert Dorsey, Board Member Edward Kilroy, Board Chair M.

Motion Carried 7-0

NAY: None

Member Manuel Gomez, and Board Member Amarilis Olivo Williams.

Member Manuel Gomez, and Board Member Amarilis Olivo Williams.

Board members held a discussion regarding Keep Kids off the Streets's final sunset year and the maximum amount they can receive. Director Steve Lackey thanked The Outreach Church of Jesus for the past events. A representative from the group shared their thanks to the City for the partnership. They are now able to continue the event with the help of businesses in the community. Board Member Edward Kilroy praised the group and shared that he hoped all groups could become self-sufficient. Each Board Member read their scores as staff recorded scores on the spreadsheet. (Exhibit B)

Board Member Edward Kilroy presented the motion to waive $504 worth of fees for the event. Board Member Robin Wright seconded the motion.

AYE: Board Member Albert Dorsey, Board Member Edward Kilroy, Board Chair M.

Hannan Khan, Board Member Robin Wright, Board Member David Anderson, Board

NAY: None

Director Steve Lackey shared that KCX Elite Stunt Cheer Clinic audit has been received and accepted and provided the audit. (Exhibit C) All applicants are in good standing for voting. In addition, he reminded the board that the first two applicants were in year one and could receive a maximum of $2,500. The Freedom Fund Banquet is in year three and the maximum amount is $2,000. The amount is based on the average of the group scores. Board Member Edward Kilroy reminded the board of the amount remaining for funding. Board Member Robin Wright shared the amounts remaining for the next two quarters. Director Steve Lackey shared that this amount will be replenished on October 1, 2025. Due to the time frame, it is unlikely that we will have groups requesting money prior to October. The city manager is also aware of the budget and will take that into consideration prior to awarding funds.

Each Board member read their scores for KCX Elite Stunt Cheer Clinic as staff recorded the scores on to the spreadsheet. (Exhibit D)

Board member Edward Kilroy presented the motion to a $929.00. Board Chair M. Hannan Khan seconded the m AXF: Board Member Alloy

ard KCX Elite Stunt Cheer Clinic tion.

AYE: Board Member Albert Dorsey, Board Member Edward Kilroy, Board Chair M.