Minutes 04-21-2026 tCity Commission Meeting
Held Online Via the GoToWebinar Platform and
In-Person at the City Hall Commission Chambers
100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Rebecca Shelton Daniel Dugger City Manager
Vice Mayor Thomas Turkin Shawna Lamb, City Attorney
Commissioner Angela Cruz Tammy Stanzione, Interim City Clerk
Commissioner Mack McCray
Commissioner Aimee Kelley
1 . Openings
A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton
Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 7:57 P.M.
Roll Call
Interim City Clerk Tammy Stanzione called the roll. A quorum was present.
Invocation by Pastor Bryce Hutson, Christ Fellowship Church.
The invocation was provided by Pastor Hutson at the beginning of the CRA and City
Commission joint meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Turkin.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Turkin at the beginning of the CRA and
City Commission joint meeting.
Agenda Approval:
1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections
Vice Mayor Turkin requested that a future agenda item be added regarding Forest Hills
Park and Chapel Hill infrastructure, including needed repairs and possible approaches to
address neighborhood concerns.
2. Adoption
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner McCray
seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
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2. Other
A. Information Items by members of the City Commission.
Commissioner Cruz had no informational items.
Vice Mayor Turkin had no informational items.
Commissioner Kelley commended Amanda Onda, the Events team, and City staff for the
Taste of Boynton event. She stated that the event was successful, well attended, and a true
group effort. She also noted that the Fire Department fishing tournament was a lot of fun.
Commissioner McCray agreed with Commissioner Kelley's comments regarding Taste of
Boynton and stated that the event appeared to be becoming one of the City's signature
events. He suggested that the Commission area could be condensed at future events and
placed closer to the stage.
Mayor Shelton commended staff for Taste of Boynton and stated that moving the event to
April created a better weather experience than the prior year. Mayor Shelton also
recognized the Fire Department Benevolent Association for the fishing tournament.
Commissioner McCray announced that Mother Fanny Banks' homegoing ceremony would
be held Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Bible Church of God and stated that he would read a City
proclamation at the ceremony.
3. Announcements, Community and Special Events And Presentations
A. City Announcements
Adriana Greco-Arencibia, Interim Assistant Director of Public Works, announced Hurricane
Vegetation Amnesty Week. She stated that hurricane season begins June 1, 2026, and that
residents were encouraged to trim trees early. She explained that the Public Works Solid
Waste Division would hold Hurricane Vegetation Amnesty Week from May 4 through May
8, 2026, during which residents may place an unlimited amount of vegetation for pickup on
their scheduled bulk day, provided all collection guidelines were followed. She also
announced that a second cleanup opportunity would occur December 7 through December
11, 2026.
Commissioner McCray requested that brochures be provided for the upcoming meeting at
the Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center so that the information could be shared with
residents.
It was confirmed that brochures would be provided and that the information would be placed
on the marquee.
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B. Boynton Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center Progress Update by FM Tennis
Fabien Desrouleaux, Assistant Director of Recreation and Cultural Services, introduced
Brandon Flanagan, President of FM Tennis, to provide an update on the Boynton Beach
Tennis and Pickleball Center.
Mr. Flanagan presented the following: Presentation Overview; Facility Improvements;
Participation & Usage; Tournaments & Events; Systems & Operations; and Community
Programs.
Commissioner McCray thanked staff and Mr. Flanagan for improvements to the facility and
pro shop. He asked about membership costs.
Mr. Flanagan stated that annual memberships were approximately $370 to $380 for
residents and approximately $470 for non-residents.
Commissioner McCray asked whether scholarships would be available for the summer
camp.
Mr. Flanagan stated that FM Tennis would work with the Youth Tennis Foundation to
sponsor children who could not afford camp.
Commissioner Kelley commended FM Tennis and stated that complaints about the facility
had decreased. She asked whether membership increases were coming more from
residents or non-residents and whether utilization was on track.
Mr. Flanagan stated that membership appeared to be approximately a 50/50 split between
residents and non-residents and clarified that 47% represented current facility utilization.
He noted that the facility remained underutilized, but expanded pickleball, junior
programming, summer camp, and adult leagues were expected to increase usage.
Commissioner Cruz stated that she was pleased with the progress and asked whether a
senior discount existed for Boynton Beach residents.
Mr. Flanagan stated that no senior discount was currently in place and that FM Tennis was
willing to work with the City.
Commissioner Cruz supported staff returning with possible senior discount rates and
encouraged outreach to school principals regarding youth programs.
Commissioner Kelley suggested that FM Tennis also reach out to the YMCA because it had
youth sports programming but no tennis facilities.
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Vice Mayor Turkin stated that the partnership was another successful public-private
partnership and supported staff returning with senior discount options.
Commissioner McCray requested that staff provide the cost to add lighting to unlit courts.
4. Public Audience
Mayor Shelton opened Public Audience.
Jennifer Marquardt, speaking on behalf of the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce,
announced the annual First Responders Luncheon on Friday, April 24, 2026, and stated
that the event would honor Boynton Beach Police and Fire personnel.
Susan Oyer asked where the 23 Wi-Fi hotspots under Item 6D would be used. She also
commented on Federal Highway improvements, the use of palms, lighting design, grant
opportunities, chicanes instead of speed bumps, and prior comments regarding memorial
events.
Steve Homrich expressed concern regarding the consultant cost for Federal Highway
improvements and suggested that the City first address covered bus stops, utility poles and
lines, sidewalk repairs, landscape buffers, and routine litter pickup. He also suggested
expanding Hurricane Vegetation Amnesty efforts for the full month of May.
David Katz commended staff for Taste of Boynton and stated that the event was better than
prior years.
Harry Woodworth commented on the Flock Center tour and raised concerns regarding the
proposed contract cost, uncertain camera revenues, potential state legislation, and privacy
issues. He stated that the technology could assist after crimes occur, but questioned its
effectiveness for preventing violent crime.
Stephen Grant spoke in support of Proposed Resolution No. R26-072 regarding the red-
light enforcement program and stated that cameras had provided safety benefits, including
during a personal incident
There were no online public comments.
Mayor Shelton closed Public Audience.
5. Administrative
A. Advisory Board Appointments
Motion:
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Commissioner Cruz moved to appoint Jennifer Spatola to the Art Advisory Board.
Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Motion:
Mayor Shelton moved to appoint Tiffany North to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board.
Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Shelton announced that there were no applicants for the Building Board of
Adjustment and Appeals, Education and Youth Board, Historic Resources Preservation
Board, Library Advisory Board, and Senior Advisory Board, and encouraged residents to
apply.
6. Consent Agenda
A. FY 2024-25 Financial/Budget Status Report for General Fund and Utility Fund
Year-End at September 2025.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-061- Approve and authorize the Police
Department to apply for the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $28,243.00, and if awarded, authorize
the City to accept the Grant and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents
associated with the grant, subject to review by the City Attorney's office.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-062- Approve Facility Use Agreement between
Club Delray and Centennial Park & Amphitheater for the "Spring Ignite Games"
health & wellness event on May 3, 2026.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-063- Approving the purchase of 23 Wi-Fi hotspot
data plans from Educational Broadband Service Agency LLC d/b/a Mobile
Beacon in the amount of $2,760 and approving the vendor contract and
addendum terms and conditions.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-072- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with
American Traffic Solutions, Inc., DBA Verra Mobility, utilizing the City of Barlow
contract RFP #24-19, for services related to the Red-Light Enforcement
Program to enforce traffic violations.
F. Commission Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner McCray requested to pull Item 6A.
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Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the remainder of Consent Agenda. Commissioner
McCray seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed 4-1 , with Commissioner
Cruz dissenting.
A. FY 2024-25 Financial/Budget Status Report for General Fund and Utility Fund
Year-End at September 2025.
Alan Lawson, Director of Finance, presented the following: Executive Summary; General
Fund — Revenues & Transfers; General Fund — Expenditures; Utility Fund Performance;
Year-Over-Year Comparison; and Key Takeaways.
Commissioner McCray asked whether the City and Utility budgets were balanced.
Mr. Lawson confirmed that both were balanced.
Motion:
Commissioner McCray moved to approve Item 6A. Commissioner Kelley seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases
A. Proposed Resolution No. R26-064- Ratifying the approval of the renewal of the
City's insurance policies for Pollution Coverage with Crum & Forster Specialty
Insurance Company through Insurance Broker, Brown & Brown, for the policy term
beginning April 30, 2026, and ending April 30, 2029.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R26-065- Ratifying the approval of the purchase of
Watercraft Coverage with Navigators Insurance Company through Insurance
Broker, Brown & Brown, for the policy term beginning April 8, 2026, and ending
April 8, 2027.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R26-066- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with
Samsara Inc. under Sourcewell Contract #102924-SAM for Fleet Management
Technology Services, including GPS tracking, safety cameras, and asset
monitoring, in an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $142,000.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-067- Approving Task Order No. GESPW-2K-02-25
with Keith and Associates, Inc. for the Federal Highway (US-1) Streetscape
Improvements project (TR2613) in the amount not to exceed $395,950.
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E. Proposed Resolution No. R26-068- Approval of a Piggyback Agreement between
the City of Boynton Beach and Door Systems of South Florida, Inc., for Overhead
Doors Repair and Maintenance in the amount not to exceed $100,000 per year.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R26-069- Approve a Piggyback Agreement with the City
of Boynton Beach and Preferred Governmental Claim Solutions, Inc. for
professional services related to Workers' Compensation and Third-Party Liability
Claims Administration in the total amount not to exceed $181 ,000 for the period
July 1, 2026 - August 30, 2027.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R26-070- Approve the purchase of annual license,
maintenance, and support from UKG Kronos Systems LLC, the provider of the
City and Police Departments' timekeeping system, in an amount not to exceed
$100,000 annually, pursuant to the City's piggyback procurement exemption.
H. Proposed Resolution No. R26-071- Approving Amendment No. 2 to the services
agreement with Iron Brick Associates, LLC, incorporating Can/Am Technologies
Inc. as the web-based point-of-sale software provider for the City's ERP Workday
Project, in a total amount of $750,337.00 covering both SaaS for five years and
professional services, pursuant to the piggyback exemption of the City's
Procurement Policy.
Commissioner Cruz requested to pull Item 7D.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Bids and Purchases.
Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R26-067- Approving Task Order No. GESPW-2K-02-25
with Keith and Associates, Inc. for the Federal Highway (US-1) Streetscape
Improvements project (TR2613) in the amount not to exceed $395,950.
Commissioner Cruz stated that she met with staff regarding the item and asked whether
the City could coordinate with the Palm Beach MPO regarding Federal Highway plans,
existing studies, potential grants, and opportunities to reduce the scope or cost of the
consultant work.
Jae Young Kim, Division Director of Beautification and Streets, stated that staff could
contact the MPO to determine what conceptual plans or grant opportunities may be
available.
Commissioner Kelley stated that she had been involved in MPO discussions and explained
that MPO work generally focused on transportation, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, and
related improvements, while beautification, sidewalks, trees, and street lighting would
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remain within the City's scope. She confirmed that staff would continue evaluating grant
opportunities and potential partnerships.
Commissioner McCray stated that the comments raised by an INCA resident during Public
Audience should be considered as the project moved forward, noting that Federal Highway
had been a long-standing concern.
Mayor Shelton agreed and noted that sidewalks, landscaping, and maintenance would be
discussed at an upcoming INCA meeting.
Commissioner Kelley stated that the City was limited by FDOT requirements on state roads,
including approved tree lists and median limitations, and suggested that FDOT may need
to be included in future discussions.
Motion:
Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R26-067. Commissioner
McCray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
8. Public Hearing
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-012- Second Reading, An ordinance of the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida, creating Article XV, "Abatement of Nuisances," of
Chapter 15 of the City Code; establishing a public nuisance abatement process;
providing for definitions, procedures, hearings before a special magistrate,
emergency abatement, enforcement, penalties, and liens; providing for authority
consistent with Chapter 166 and section 893.138, Florida Statutes; providing for
codification, conflicts, severability, and an effective date.
Interim City Clerk Stanzione read the ordinance title into the record.
Staff stated that there were no changes since first reading.
Vice Mayor Turkin asked whether language related to reckless discharge of a firearm had
been added.
Staff clarified that the proposed ordinance did not include that language and that staff was
reviewing the existing chronic nuisance ordinance for possible amendments related to
reckless display of a weapon and discharge of a firearm.
Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. There were no online
public comments. Mayor Shelton closed public comment.
Motion:
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Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-012 on second reading.
Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 26-013- Second Reading, An Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, codifying Resolution No. R15-
136, which created a Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board;
establishing composition, qualifications, appointment procedures, and duties;
providing for codification; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; and
providing for effective date.
Interim City Clerk Stanzione read the ordinance title into the record.
Staff stated that there were no changes since the first reading.
Mayor Shelton opened public comment. No one came forth to speak. There were no online
public comments. Mayor Shelton closed public comment.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 26-013 on second
reading. Commissioner McCray seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
9. City Manager's Report
A. Presentation on Beautification and Streets Division, Public Works
Kevin Ramsey, Director of Public Works, presented the following: Goal and Purpose;
Organization; Tasks & Responsibilities; Achievements/Enhancements; Safe Sidewalk;
Marking & Sign; Safe Road; Beautification; Repair; Landscape Improvement; and Continue
to Meet Goals and Purposes.
Commissioner McCray thanked staff for the work and requested continued attention to
Federal Highway and INCA-related concerns.
Commissioner Kelley thanked the Beautification and Streets team and stated that the public
needed to report issues so that staff could respond to concerns such as streetlights,
garbage, and other maintenance needs.
Vice Mayor Turkin also thanked the Beautification and Streets team for their work.
10. Regular Agenda
There were none.
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11. Future Agenda Items
A. Discussion regarding property taxes, at a macro level. — May 19, 2026
Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
B. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. — TBD
Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
C. Discussion on the formation of a Task Force for updates to the Land
Development Regulations. -TBD
Requested by Commissioner Turkin.
D. Presentation regarding Forest Hills Park, Chapel Hill infrastructure, needed
repairs, and potential approaches to address neighborhood concerns. - TBD
Requested by Vice Mayor Turkin.
12. Adiournment
Motion:
Vice Mayor Turkin moved to adjourn. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. In a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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