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Item L02 Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Summary Meeting Date: August 15, 2001 Sulk Item: Yes [] No m Division: Soard of County Commissioners Department: George R. Neugent AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Director of Blue Heron Park has requested to make a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners. ~,~ ITEM BACKGROUND: PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: CONTRACT I AGREEMENT CHANGES: STAFF RECOMMENDAnONS: TOTAL COST: BUDGETED: YES [] NO [] COST TO COUNTY: $ REVENUE PRODUCING: YES [] NO [] AMT PER MONTH: YEAR: APPROVED BY: COUNTY ATTY [] OMS/PURCHASING [] RISK MANAGEMENT [] APPROVAL: ~ -jn- ~tt;;~ MA OR GEORGE R. UGE DISTRICT II DOCUMENTAnON: INCLUDED [] TO FOLLOW [] NOT REQUIRED III DISPosmON: AGENDA ITEM # /- L oL Annual Report - 2000 Big Pine Athletic Association Prepared March 18, 2001 By: Elizabeth Madisetti, Executive Director, Blue Heron Park 2000 Officers of the Board of Directors President: Teresa Walker Vice President: JoAnn Neurath Treasurer: Phyllis Meyer Recording Secretary: Sylvia Reams Corresponding Secretary: Kandi Strock Little League President: Roger Allen (replaced by Steve Miller in June) T -Ball Director: Steve Miller Girls Softball Director: Linda Erb A YSO Regional Commissioner (Soccer Director): Renee Kowalski Swimming Director: Debbie Pearl Participation in Sports Membership in the BP AA - approximately 300 families T-Ball (4-8 year olds) - approximately 70 players (February through June) Baseball/Softball (7-15 year aIds) approximately 180 players (February through June) Soccer (4-16 year olds) - approximately 200 players (September through December) Swimming (4-17 year olds) - approximately 50 athletes (May through August) Blue Heron Park Director: Tom Heinrich (Jan. - May), Renee Kowalski (May - Sept.), Elizabeth Madisetti (Oct. - Dec.) Blue Heron Park is located on Lytton's Way on Big Pine Key. The two-acre county park includes a lighted basketball court, picnic pavilions, a "beach" volleyball court and children's play area. There is a snack bar/kitchen area, TV/game room, restrooms and an office for the administration of the BPAA. Under the youth center is a lighted game area with a ping-pong table and picnic tables that has recently been enclosed by fencing. The youth center is open every weekday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.rn. for after school activities which include homework help and recreation. The park grounds are scheduled to be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is a basketball program every Tuesday and Friday evening from 6 to 8:30. This program is open to anyone age 10 and over that wants to come out and play. Turn-out ranges from 5 to 15 players. Alex Torres, a paid part-time employee, supervises the basketball program. The Big Pine Science Club meets regularly at the Blue Heron Youth Center. The Boy Scouts (Troop 573) also use the facility weekly. The BP AA Board, Little League Board and Soccer Board use the facility for meetings. The youth center also serves as a rV ~/ registration office for the sport teams. Various community groups such as the Florida Keys Amateur Radio Club also utilize the facilities. Blue Heron was the site of a very successful Summer 2000 Program that provided full time daycare including lunch for over 50 children ages 5 to 12 and also utilized teen volunteers. The children participated in a variety of recreational and educational activities as well as arts and crafts. The children took many field trips throughout the Keys. Renee Kowalski was the Summer Program Director; Kathleen Fraider assisted her. Hours of operation of the Youth Center: January - June: 3 p.m. to 6 p.rn. M-F June - August (Summer Break): 7:30 a.rn. to 6:00 p.rn. M-F September - December: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. M- F Progress Report - 2001 Big Pine Athletic Association 2001 Officers of the Board of Directors President: Teresa Walker Vice President: Renee Kowalski Treasurer: Phyllis Meyer Recording Secretary: Sylvia Reams Little League President: Steve Miller A YSO Regional Commissioner (Soccer Director): Ann Haack Swimming Director: Elaine Zimmerman Participation in Sports Membership in the BP AA - approximately 300 families T-Ball (4-8 year olds) - approximately 70 players (February through June) Baseball/Softball (7-15 year olds) approximately 180 players (February through June) Soccer (4-16 year olds) - approximately 225 players (September through December) Swimming (4-17 year olds) - approximately 50 athletes (April through August) Blue Heron Park Progress Elizabeth Madisett~ Director Blue Heron Park is open for public use from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.rn. daily. There is a new walk-in gate for access to the park. There are lights on the basketball court on automatic timer for evening use. Used for public events such as Moose Lodge Kid Fest and Heritage Festival. Summer Camp: 9 week program with 86 registered participants (average 25 - 30 per day). There were many activities at the park including games, tournaments, arts and crafts, guest speakers and Science Olympiad events. The children went on two field trips each week. Breakfast, lunch and snacks were provided. After-school: Drop-in program for kids to play indoor and outdoor games, work on homework, use the computer for homework or run educational software programs. Significant increase expected with creation of a bus stop near the park. Additional Funding for 2001 used for: 1) Summer Program (covers shortfall) 2) After-school program 3) Salaries for Director (30 hr/week) and instructors 4) Creation of enclosed downstairs game room which includes 6 game tables and sport equipment storage 5) Purchases of a wide variety of sporting equipment, board games, art supplies for use by children in the after-school and summer programs 6) Purchase of refrigerator and water heater for youth center. Blue Heron Park Summer Camp 2001 Third of July Celebration Deputy Manuel Cuervo and K-9, Sadie Arts and Crafts Water Fun on a Hot Day! Big Pine Fire Deparbnent Keeps us Cool Sheriff Mike Pandollands his helicopter Blue Hero.l Park Game Room , . .tl ~ . t' t,,~~, ~ l ~....'I\.. /.,.. "