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Agenda 01-22-24 The January 22, 2024, Meeting of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board did not meet due to lack of a quorum. City of Boynton Beach Recreation &Parks Advisory Board City Hall Commission Chambers 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach January 22, 2024, 6:30 PM AAgenda I. Call To Order 11. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Agenda Approval —January 22, 2024 V. Approval of Minutes — November 27, 2023 VI. Unfinished Business VII. New Business a. New Board Member Introduction b. Unity Project Presentation c. Upcoming Recreation Programs & Events d. Board Chair & Vice Chair Appointments VI 11. Public Audience IX. Items For The City Manager's Attention X. Future Agenda Items XI. Next Meeting — February 26, 2024 The Board(Committee)may only conduct public business after a quorum has been established. 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INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CITY'S WEB SITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH k � � r RECREATION&PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach NOVEMBER 27, 2023, 6:30 p.m. PRESENT- STAFF: Elizabeth Pierce-Roe, Vice Chair Kacy Young, Director of Recreation & Parks Sean Conklin Justin Johnson, Marketing & Outreach Mgr. Alison Pandev Carla Blair, Prototype, Inc. Belinda Laskey ABSENT- Julie Hones Shayaan Rahman Bernard Jaworski, Alternate GUESTS- N/A I. Call to Order Vice Chair Pierce-Roe called the meeting to order at 6.37 p.m. 11. Pledge of Allegiance 111. Roll Call Roll was called and a quorum was present. IV. Agenda Approval — November 27, 2023 Motion was made by Ms. Pandev, seconded by Mr. Conklin. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (4-0). V. Approval of Minutes — June 26, 2023 Motion was made by Ms. Pandev, seconded by Mr. Conklin. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (4-0). VI. Unfinished Business None. VII. New Business a. New Board Member Introduction Meeting Minutes - Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 27, 2023 Ms. Laskey introduced herself and described her background. a. Recreation & Parks Department Overview Kacy Young, Director of Recreation & Parks, provided a brief overview of the department and role of the Advisory Board. He noted they recently passed their re-accreditation, which occurs every five years. a. Upcoming Recreation Programs & Events Director Young reviewed the following events and programs including: Magic Wheels & Special Deals; Youth Softball Clinic; Youth Summer Camp; Indoor Flag Football; Spinning for Safety Bicycle Safety Event; Out of School is Cool; Junior Fire Academy Camp; and Jr. Lifeguard Certification. Vice Chair Pierce-Roe asked if there will a celebration or anything acknowledging the 25 years of the Senior Center. Director Young was not aware of anything but agreed to find out more information and report back. Director Young described the following additional programs and events: Senior Health Fair; AARP Tax; Pickleball; and ITF Super Senior International Tournament. Director Young also spoke about Ocean Rescue; Park Rangers; and Park Improvements. Vice Chair Pierce-Roe recommended providing a shuttle service to Pirate Fest. Mr. Conklin asked about the Parks Master Plan and land acquisition. Director Young stated the Master Plan does make recommendations when considering the growth of the City and the Department. Discussion ensued about Pioneer Canal Park and Eco Park in the Quantum District. Justin Johnson, Marketing & Outreach Manager, reviewed upcoming events including: Holiday Parade; City Commission Meeting Official Presentation of Reaccreditation; Pearl Harbor Veterans Ceremony; Grand Opening for Wilson Park Playground; Breakfast with Santa; December Oceanfront Bark; PS5 Madden Football Tournament; Holiday Break Camp; and Youth Basketball League;, Director Young noted they are seeking a sponsor for the Youth Basketball League. a. December Meeting Discussion Consensus was reached to not hold a meeting in December. Director Young confirmed the next meeting would be held January 22, 2024. 2 Meeting Minutes - Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida November 27, 2023 VIII. Public Audience None. IX. Items for the City Manager's Attention None. X. Future Agenda Items Mr. Johnson mentioned Recreation & Parks would be partnering with the Heart of Boynton Neighborhood Association to host The Unity Project, which will lead up to a Unity Festival, tentatively scheduled for February 2024. The grant was awarded to tell the history of the African American population within the City of Boynton Beach. Director Young stated they would add The Unity Project and Art in Public Places to the January agenda. Director Young noted they need to consider Board positions at the next meeting. Director Young stated there are volunteer opportunities available for the Holiday Parade. XI. Next Meeting — January 22 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 7:31 p.m. [Minutes transcribed by T. Baclawski, Prototype, Inc.] 3 7 REGULARS & 2 ALTERNATES Ordinance #'s. 61-2 and 20-016 Two (Two-year)Terms for Regular members Amended per Ordinance No. 23-016 Two (One-year)Term for Alternates ** Remains seated until position is filled. April 2023 — March 2024 RECREATION & PARKS BOARD MEMBER TERM TERM PHONE/EMAIL PROFESSION EXPIRES Conklin, Sean 03/24 1 631-560-2227 Palm Beach County 637 NE 61" Ct Apt J 33435 seanxconklin@qmail.com Government Hines,Julie 03/25 1 561-827-1975 Property 2801 SW 91" St Ju1iehines1975 mail.com Mana ememt Laskey, Belinda 03/25 1 914-548-3459 Director of Volunteer 1811 Renaissance Commons belindalasky@gmail.com Leadership & Food Blvd #2516 33426 Insecurity Pandev, Alison 03/25 1 561-212-1479 Accounting 117 Lancaster Rd 33426 agpandev@yahoa.com Pierce-Roe, Elizabeth 03/24 2 561-436-8420 Self-Employed (Betty) VC coupleabuckshuntclubCamail.c Realtor/Bookkeeper 637 Oak St 33435 om Rahman, Shayaan 03/25 1 561-699-7191 Student 12560 Colony Preserve Drive shayaanc2l@gmail.com 33436 VACANT ALTERNATES: JAWORSKI, Bernard 3/24 1 bernardiaworski@frontier.com Superintendent of 29 Colonial Club Dr 33435 Parks VACANT CITY EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE: YOUNG, Kacy—Recreation &Parks Director-742-6236 S:\CC\WP\BOARDS\LISTS\2022 Board List\RECREATION&PARKS BD.doo<