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City of Casselberry Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — December 11, 2018 accomplishments for the City Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Department seeks feedback and additional input from the PRAB for this annual report. A draft will be presented at the January, 2019 meeting. Vice Chair Icenhower briefly responded with a suggestion that park event attendance information be included in the annual report. The City events are all well attended and local business participation is very active. Member Farmer also responded regarding event attendance and agreed that the events are very successful mainly due to the multiple activities for all ages at the events. Alternate Nash agreed that the City has developed a good reputation for its activities and community development. Member Lallathin briefly discussed the social media need and to include our media results in the annual report. Member Lallathin made a motion to approve the outline for the annual report. Motion was seconded by Member Farmer. Motion passed unanimously 5-0. Recent updates and improvements to our City Parks include: • Grant funding has been awarded for recent park improvements • Casselberry Golf Club recent upgrades and course lighting • New aluminum benches for Secret Lake Park have been ordered. • Holiday lights are installed at Lake Concord Park • New shade structures over bleachers are being contracted for Wirz Park • Obtaining price quotes for roof A/C units at the Recreation Center • Parcel donated by a local citizen, Barbara Christianson, at Carriage Hill community trail access. Public Works has cleaned up the area and made into a small pocket park. A plaque may be installed. Member Lallathin made a motion for a recommendation for a plaque to be installed at the Carriage Hill park area thanking Ms. Christianson for her donation. Motion was seconded by Member Callan. Passed unanimously 5-0. 6. Staff Report —Linda Moore • Friday, December 14th — Handmade Holiday Boutique in conjunction with Art & Music in the Park and Food Truck Bazaar from 6-9 p.m. in Lake Concord Park. Special appearance by Santa Claus for holiday photos. 7. Board Member Reports: Member Lallathin reported that she organized a bullet list of all activities and posted it on her community bulletin board. She will continue to promote the events for the City to her community. Member Farmer gave positive feedback regarding the Santa Run and the Tree Lighting event.