Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee - 12 Sep 2023 - Agenda - Pdf.pdf
City of Atlantic Beach
Agenda
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)
Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Page(s)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.A.
Approve minutes of the Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Arts, Recreation, and Culture
Committee meeting.
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3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. GRANT PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
Surfear NEGRA / Jax Board Riders Presentation
4.B.
NOVA Dance and Wellness Academy Inc.
5. ONGOING BUSINESS
5.A.
Final Scoring Recommendation of the Organization's and School's for Grant
Funding
5.B.
Commission Meeting Report - Jane Stevens
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. OPEN / FOLLOW UP ITEMS
7.A.
Database Programs Spreadsheet
7.B.
Volunteer Program / Volunteer Coordinator Position
8. OTHER AGENDA ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
9.A.
Next ARCC meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Any person wishing to speak to the Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee on any matter at
this meeting should submit a Comment Card located at the entrance to Commission Chamber
prior to the start of the meeting.
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persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should
contact City Clerk Donna Bartle at (904) 247-5809 or Deputy City Clerk Ladayija Nichols at
(904) 247-5821 or at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida not less than three
(3) business days prior to the date of this meeting.
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MINUTES
Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee (ARCC)
Meeting
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present:Jane Stevens, ARCC Member
Hillary Hickam, ARCC Member
Mary Mullahey, ARCC Member
Joseph Schwarz, ARCC Member
Absent:An Oskarsson, ARCC Chair
Lisa Goodrich, Member
Carol Silcox, Member
Wally Sears, ARCC Alternate Member
Also Present:Latrenia Thomas, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director (RCAD)
1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Jane Stevens called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Approve minutes of the July 11, 2023, Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee
meeting.
3.RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
Heather Markaj shared that she received concerns about the pickleball court lights being on
until 12 a.m. at Donner Park. Her request was to receive some clarity on the time for the lights
to be scheduled to turn off. Ms. Markaj also inquired in reference to the Committee's
involvement with the expansion of the pickleball courts at Donner Park. Jane S. shared that in
the previous Commission Meeting, a request to open the parks master plan was a topic of
discussion. She mentioned the city is trying to find a passage that satisfies the majority of
individuals. Joe S. shared the role of the Arts, Recreation and Cultural Committee and how
they advise the Commission in regard to art, culture and recreation in Atlantic Beach.
4.ONGOING BUSINESS
A.Open Discussion of the New and Returning Grant Applicants
Returning
Nova Dance and Wellness
Mayport Middle School Shark Bites
Face4Kids
Connecting Thru Music
Brush Up Canvas Painting Class
Fletcher Band
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ABE Cultural Arts Day / Afterschool Enrichment
Beaches Fine Art Series
New Age Hippy
PossAbilities Plus
Surfear NEGRA / Jax Board Riders
New Applicants
First Coast Comedy Improv Education for Middle and High School
Beaches Museum Harcourt Bull Collection Preservation
No Sleep Till - Film
Powerfully You Nature Program
Flagler's Railway & the Continental Hotel Exhibit
Florida Fiddle Fest
FAME for Mayport Seaperch Underwater Robotics
Preventative Health Care
Latrenia explained the cause for the changes to the Grant Presentation dates and asked
the Committee to select a date and time that would be feasible for the majority.
Latrenia and the Committee agreed to schedule presentations on Tuesday, August 22,
2023, from 9:00 am - 6:00 p.m.
Committee members discussed each grant applicant to determine who would be
approved to move forward to present before the Committee at their next meeting. The
Committee discussed their thoughts on new programs and if it would be considered
under the scope of the Arts, Recreation and Cultural Committee. Latrenia
recommended for the Committee to submit any questions they have for applicants to
reduce the time with presentations.
B.Review of the Departments Programs, Grants and Events Database Programs
Due to limited time this agenda item would be discussed at the next ARCC meeting.
5.NEW BUSINESS
6.OPEN / FOLLOW UP ITEMS
A.Volunteer Program
Jane S. inquired about the status of the Volunteer Coordinator position. Latrenia shared
that Kevin H. is currently working with her to determine the placement of the position,
but it is currently operating under the scope of Cultural, Arts and Recreation until
further notice. She also mentioned that it's possible that it would be placed under the
role of existing staff in the department. Jane S. asked Jessica Ring if she would follow
up with Kevin H. in regard to the status of the position.
7.OTHER AGENDA ITEMS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jane shared what she gathered from the previous Commission meeting. She mentioned
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Pickleball was a topic of discussion and how the Commission recommended reopening the
parks master plan. She also mentioned that there was some pushback in regard to the pickleball
expansion due to noise complaints. Jane mentioned an attendee's comment during courtesy of
the floor and how it was in regard to the allotted grant funds in the budget. She shared how
Commissioner Ring's responded to the comment and mention how she wants Atlantic Beach to
be great for the programs they offer in the city.
8.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Co-Chair Jane Stevens adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
Attest:
An Oskarsson, Chair Latrenia Thomas
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