Special Board of Directors Meeting SFTL Masters Booster Club
February 25, 2025
8:00 PM
Zoom
President Wesgate called the special called Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:07 PM via Zoom video conference.
Present
Jody Wesgate, Mark Richards, Erica Weston, Eddie Tiozzo, Matt Goracy, Melissa Scott Absent: Phil Wenzel
Others Present: Debby Eisinger
Proposed Construction and Improvements to SHOF and Upcoming City Commission Conference Meeting
Discussion: Member Debby Eisinger discussed how the members were “caught off guard to the extent of the project” being proposed to the City concerning phase 2 of the Swimming Hall of Fame (“SHOP”) project and discussed how the proposed changes excluded the input and approval of the swimming community. Debby emphasized that time was of the essence as the City Commission meeting was just days away (March 4, 2025) and that a key role of a 501(c) corporation is to advocate for its members. The Board discussed at length the potential impacts to the facility and aquatic programs and how to proceed with advocating for the needs of the swim and dive community concerning the upcoming meeting and thereafter.
Motion: Melissa moved to have Debby and Jody attend and speak at the March 4th meeting on behalf of the SFTL Masters Booster Club members for the purpose of expressing concerns, asking questions, and requesting that the users of the aquatic facility have a voice in the proposed improvements. Seconded and passed.
Summary of Action Items: Jody, Debby and any available Director will attend Friday meeting with City’s Assistant Manager (Ben) to discuss proposed project; Booster Club will send email(s) (including SignUp Genius) to members requesting participation by either attending Commission meeting or emailing City Commissioners and Mayor; Booster Club will reach out to the communities of divers and age group swimmers to corroborate in creating a louder voice with the City; Booster Club will contact outside organizations who would have an interest in the future of the aquatic facility to send letters or amicus briefs; Booster Club will explore finding and hiring professional design consultant; Booster Club will considering both surveying its members and creating a petition once it better understands what is being proposed; and Booster Club will make inquiries into the Safe Sport concerns.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM
Meeting minutes submitted by Secretary, Melissa Scott.
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