The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board consists of seven (7) members and two (2) alternate members. In 1982 funds were donated to the City by members of the McKethan Family. The McKethan Park Recreation Committee was formed to oversee expenditures of these funds, mainly for Capital Outlay items.

On January 25, 1988, City Council appointed the McKethan Park Recreation Committee as an advisory board for both McKethan and Tom Varn Park. As a result, the name of the committee was changed to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. On August 19, 1991 Council adopted Ordinance No. 500 officially establishing the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and assigning staggered terms of office to the Board Members. Thereafter, appointed members shall serve four year terms, all expiring in December of their respective term, as amended by Policy No. 4-2008 adopted by City Council 10/6/2008.

The following is a list of the members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, their terms of office, addresses and phone numbers.

• Alan K. Garman, CHAIRPERSON, reappointed on December 17, 2012 to a four year term of office.  Mr. Garman's term expires December 31, 2016.
• Toni Maletta, appointed on January 3, 2011 as a full time member to the balance of a four year term of office replacing Mark Blanton through December 31, 2013.
• Darren McKethan, appointed on December 17, 2012 to a four year term of office. Mr. McKethan's term expires on December 31, 2016.
• William E. Chatman, Jr., reappointed on 12/21/09 to a four year term of office. Mr. Chatman's term expires December 31, 2013.
• Richard Gant, reappointed on 1/3/11 to a four year term as a full time member. Mr. Gant's term expires December 31, 2014.
• Frank Miller, appointed on December 17, 2012 to a four year term of office. Mr. Miller's term expires on December 31, 2016
• Joe Bernardini, VICE CHAIRPERSON, City Council Liason - Voting Member, 201 Howell Ave.; 799-0001 (home). Reappointed December 17, 2012.
• Kelly Lee Lagedrost, ALTERNATE, appointed on December 19, 2011 to a four year term of office replacing Jill Allen through December 31, 2015. 
• Susan Rupe, ALTERNATE, appointed on January 3, 2011 to a four year term of office through December 31, 2014.

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  Support Staff

• Michael C. Walker, Parks and Recreation Director and the City's Liaison to the Board; (352) 540-3830
• Audrey Williams, Secretary for the Board; (352) 540-3830