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City of Casselberry Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — November 14, 2023 Board Member Buffy Werle moved to approve the recommendation to the City Commission the name "Casselberry Arts Center" for the new Art building. Motion was seconded by Board Member Woody Bass. Motion carried unanimously 4-0 by voice vote. 6. Staff Reports Linda Moore, Recreation Manager, shared updates on the Parks. Renovations to the Casselberry Greenway Trail boardwalks segments located behind Carriage Hill and Hole #1 at the Casselberry Club have been completed. The old wooden board decking was replaced with composite Moisture Shield boards that have a longer lifespan. This month, work will begin on the boardwalk at Wirz Park and it will be closed until the first part of February, 2024. Three magnolias have been planted next to the Quail Pond/Sunset Drive connector to provide additional buffer for residents living next to the trail. Two large 200 -gallon live oaks have been purchased and will be installed to replace tree canopy lost at Lake Concord Park and the new Art House expansion project. The cost for both trees will be reimbursed by Friends of the Park. Wayfinding signage has been placed near the roundabout in front of City Hall that will help pedestrians and vehicles navigate thru the park - especially during events. It also ties in both sides of the park so that the public knows that the promenade is part of Lake Concord Park. The custom made signs with laser cut ferns were created and installed by the Public Works sign shop. This provided substantial savings to the City. More electrical outlets are being installed in the Promenade area at Lake Concord Park. Staff will be able to expand the holiday lighting and decor. Wharton Smith, Inc. is the construction management at risk for the Lake Concord Park/Art House expansion. In honor of the founder of the company, Wharton Smith, Inc. purchased a Memorial Bench that was installed in the back garden area next to the new facility. Additionally, Linda Moore shared Recreation events and Arts updates. Our 14th Annual Swing "Fore" the Arts Golf Tournament was a great success. Eighty golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the course followed by 4Rivers BBQ lunch, awards and prizes. Many golfers commented that they will be back next year to participate. A big thank you to Cindy Guiles for coordinating the event. More than 4,000 people came out to hear The Pedrito Martinez Group, that headlined this year's Casselberry's Latin Jazz and Art Festival on Saturday, October 7th at Lake Concord Park. Before Martinez came on stage, Venezuelan singer and cuatro player Juan Carlos Salazar warmed up the crowd performing classic Latin ballads. He was followed by an exciting Puerto