Minutes 06-26-23 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
`11, RECREATION&PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach
June 26, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: STAFF:
Julie Mondello, Chair Kacy Young, Director of Recreation & Parks
Elizabeth Pierce-Roe, Vice Chair Justin Johnson, Marketing & Outreach Mgr.
Sean Conklin Carla Blair, Prototype, Inc.
Alison Pandev
ABSENT:
Frando Patterson
Bernard Jaworski, Alternate
Geoffrey Campbell, Alternate
GUESTS:
Luci Castillo, Boynton Beach Market Manager, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
I. Call to Order
Chair Mondello called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
Roll was called and a quorum was present.
IV. Agenda Approval — June 26, 2023
Chair Mondello requested to add Ms. Castillo under Unfinished Business.
Motion was made by Ms. Pandev, seconded by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe. In a voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously (4-0).
V. Approval of Minutes — May 22, 2023
Motion was made by Ms. Pandev, seconded by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe. In a voice vote,
the motion passed unanimously (4-0).
VI. Unfinished Business
Luci Castillo, Boynton Beach Marketing Manager for the Boca Raton Chamber introduced
herself. She reviewed their mission and said she is there to reinvigorate the Chamber.
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Chair Mondello said Ms. Castillo can be helpful when they start to do their Fall Festival
and other events and programs. She noted she is a Boynton Beach resident, and she is
trying to get to know the City.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe spoke about utilizing the digital signs in the community to market
since many seniors do not have technology or social media. She said a lot of people like
to grab the Chamber book and recommended including a few copies inside the Little
Library at the beach.
Ms. Castillo said hopefully in the future the Chamber will have office space that will include
information, resources, and the opportunity to showcase businesses. She wants to create
a vision that Boynton Beach as the new destination.
a. Results from Recreation & Parks Advisory Board Surveys
Chair Mondello said she does not have anything for the surveys.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe said many of the trees, plants, and bushes are dead in
McGillicuddy Park. She noticed a lot of maintenance in Oyer Park to get ready for the 4th
of July celebration. She wondered about a ribbon cutting at the Jaycee Park dog park.
She asked about the funding for the dog park. Director Young replied that park impact
fees were used to fund the project.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe asked if they received funding from the nearby development.
Director Young said the City cannot impose those rules and regulation on developers for
fees.
Director Young said Jaycee Park is unique with its educational opportunities and they are
considering implementing in other parts as well.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe recommended something at Oceanfront Beach since there is good
history. She suggested educational plaques by the benches.
Director Young said McGillicuddy is still considered an undeveloped park at this point. He
said they will see some of the trees and invasives cleaned up. He added that the Park
Rangers do monitor the park.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe asked if there is electrical at the cleaning stations in Oyer Park for
lights. Director Young said he will check.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe acknowledged the new, large garbage cans.
Director Young spoke about the Adopt A Park program and local schools and
organizations who do community service.
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b. Recreation & Parks Advisory Board Annual Report for Commission
Chair Mondello said the presentation to the Commission will be on July 18. She noted the
presentation will be at the beginning of the Commission meeting.
Chair Mondello briefly reviewed the draft presentation. Director Young outlined what to
expect at the Commission meeting.
Director Young noted there is no picture of the Board. Vice Chair Pierce-Roe
recommended meeting up at a park and to take a Board group picture. Director Young
said Justin Johnson, Marketing & Outreach Manager can coordinate.
c. New Board Member Introduction
Director Young tabled the item.
VII. New Business
a. Upcoming Recreation Programs & Events
Justin Johnson, Marketing and Outreach Manager, recognized staff efforts for the
Juneteenth event. He said they received a lot of positive feedback, including the BBQ
cookoff. He mentioned the upcoming basketball clinic Ezell Hester Center and game
between the Boynton Beach PAL team and Boynton Beach PAL alumni.
VIII. Public Audience
None.
IX. Items for the City Manager's Attention
None.
X. Future Agenda Items
a. Board Chair and Vice Chair Appointments
Item note discussed.
XI. Next Meeting — July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
XII. Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, upon motion duly made and seconded, Chair
Mondello adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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[Minutes transcribed by T. Baclawski, Prototype, Inc.]
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