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AGENDA
CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Thursday, May 29, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Adele Grage Community Center
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of April 30, 2003
3. Old Business
a) Events/Programs
i) Acoustic Night Under the Stars
ii) Other Programs
• 4. New Business
5. Adjournment
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• accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation
to participate in this proceeding should contact the City of Atlantic Beach (904) 247-5800, 800
Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 not later than 5 days prior to the date of this
meeting.
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• MINUTES OF
CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 29, 2003
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee was held Thursday May 29,
2003, in the Adele Grage Community Center. Present were Chair Rusty Pritchett, Katherine Burgess,
Ray Coleman, Steve Piscitelli, Mara Sloan(Teen Council), James Strutchen, City Commissioner Paul
Parsons, Parks and Recreation Director Timmy Johnson and Committee Secretary Susan Dunham.
Absent were Rex Sands, Betsy Tidwell and Margie van de Guchte.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m.
Chair Pritchett introduced James Strutchen, new Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory member,and
Mara Sloan from the Teen Council.
2. Approval of Minutes of April 30, 2003
A motion was made by Committee Member Piscitelli, seconded by Committee Member Coleman,
and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of April 30, 2003.
3. Old Business
a) Events/Programs:
i) Acoustic Night Under the Stars: Committee Member Piscitelli proposed an Acoustic Night Under
the Stars for June 22 and July 20 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. outside the Adele Grage Cultural
Center. Parks and Recreation Director Timmy Johnson advised that he would fax the press release
• prepared by Committee Member Piscitelli to the Beaches Leader and Shorelines. Committee
Member Piscitelli stated that Mike Shackelford would perform both nights and the event would be
held rain or shine.
ii) Other Programs: Updates were given as follows:
• YMCA: 45-50 people signed up at Adele Grage, 40 people at Donner Park and 35 people at
Jordan Park. The programs begin Monday.
• Teen Council:
o Concert: The teens had a great time at the concert at Russell Park on May 3. Al's
Pizza served food and drinks.
o Scholarship: Gave away$500. Hoping for$1,000 scholarship next year.
o Ropes Course: Scheduled for June 21. This is an obstacle course that emphasizes
teamwork and trust.
• Skate Park: Approximately 25 people attended first public meeting. Distributed packets with
a questionnaire. Going to schedule second public meeting for June 23 at which time the
architect will provide a sketch based on information gathered at the first meeting.
• Programs for Elderly: An elder appreciation day was suggested.
• ABAA Programs at Donner Park and Russell Park: Complimenting baseball and football
camps for both parks.
• Reader Boards and Posting Boards: Reader Boards on Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport
Road.
• New Programs: All committee members to come to next meeting with one program to
include date,time and cost for event.
S . City e-mail List: Prepare e-mail list of city residents for notification of events.
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• Golf Camp: Possible co-op with pro at Selva Marina County Club.
• Bus Tour of City Parks
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Minutes of Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
April 30, 2003
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• • Sculpture: Give thought to sculpture in public places. Commissioner Parsons suggested
writing letters to the commissioners in support of art in public places.
■ Band Shell at Russell Park
4. New Business
None.
5. Adjournment
There being no other business or discussion,the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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Rusty 'ritchett, Chair
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