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CITY OF CASSELBERRY PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The City of Casselberry Parks & Recreation Advisory Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the City of Casselberry Commission Chambers, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida. Call to Order Chairman Melissa Holmes called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Melissa Holmes led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Board Members Present: Melissa Holmes - Chairman Dana Callan Courtney Icenhower —Vice Chairman Linsey Lallathin Katy Farmer Board Members Absent: N/A Staff Members Present: Linda Moore, Recreation Manager Joanne Duncan, Recording Secretary 4. Approval of Minutes—June 12, 2018 Member Icenhower made a motion that the minutes be approved and Member Farmer seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 5 -0. 5. Items for Discussion: • Dr. Kelly Brock briefly discussed the FRDAP Grant proposal for the development of a new park in northern Casselberry, "Wheel Park -Casselberry". The application is due August 15, 2018 with a maximum grant request of $250K and must be matched dollar -for -dollar by the applicant. The goal of the grant is to provide additional recreation opportunities for youth under the age of 12 with a special focus on providing recreation opportunities for children with unique abilities and be usable to those with physical and developmental disabilities. Dr. Brock stated that the proposed area is currently underserved and that 57% of the residents in Casselberry are under the age of 18. Member Lallathin made a motion that the PRAB support this Grant application and Member Farmer seconded the motion. Motion was passed unanimously 5-0. • Linda Moore briefly discussed a proposal for an Ice Cream Block Party event to be held at Lake Hodge Park on Saturday, Nov. 17 from noon until 3 p.m. This event was scheduled based on