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Minutes 04-10-02MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10,2002 AT 7:00 P.M. Present Ron Washam, Chair Beth Miller, Vice Chair Joy Currier Hansome Jones Eddie Mitchell Anna Marie Noe Dan DeCarlo, Board Liaison Absent Blanche Girtman Brenda Lee Williams I. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Washam called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Hansome Jones led II. Roll Call - Regular Members and Alternates The Recording Secretary called the roll and a quorum was present. Chairman Washam requested that the minutes reflect that Ms. Girtman was unable to attend tonight's meeting due to the passing of her Pastor and condolences were expressed for all the church members. II1. Recognition of Visitors Chairman Washam welcomed Brian Edwards and Ms. Elizabeth Jenkins to the meeting. IV. Minutes Approval - March 13, 2002 Ms. Currier requested that the minutes be corrected to reflect that it was Ms. Dolores Broening and she who obtained the dictionaries for the Forest Park Elementary School and not Dan DeCarlo. Motion Ms. Noe moved to approve the minutes, as amended. Motion seconded by Ms. Centi and unanimously carried. Meeting Minutes - ' Community Relations Board Boynton Beach, FL April 10, 2002 V. Agenda Approval Motion Vice Chair Miller moved that the agenda be approved. Noe and unanimously carried. VI. Correspondence and Announcements Motion seconded by Ms. Mr. DeCarlo announced that the Board Appreciation Dinner took place last week and Certificates of Appreciation and pins were distributed. Mr. DeCarlo distributed the Certificates and pins to all members who were not present at the Dinner. VII. Old Business Youth in Government Day- Thursday, April 25th Mr. DeCarlo distributed the schedule and the list of participants for Youth in Government Day. Lunch will be served at the Madsen Center from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. and all members are invited. If you plan to attend, please let Mr. DeCarlo know. Chairman Washam announced that this is the 30th year that Youth in Government Day has taken place. He noted that this year there is a very good representation from various schools throughout the area. Members were requested to try to attend the morning and evening events, as well as the luncheon. Chairman Washam thanked the Advisory Board on Children and Youth and the Education Advisory Board for their participation. Ms. Noe thought that the Youth in Government Day would be a good opportunity to honor the young artist who wanted to donate a sculpture to the City that was displayed at the last Board meeting. Mr. DeCarlo suggested that this could take place prior to the mock Commission Meeting. Mr. DeCado will coordinate this with Ms. Costantino. Chairman Washam requested that Mr. DeCarlo keep him updated on the arrangements. VIII. New Business Special PBC Health Care District Meeting - April 24th at 2:00 p.m. Executive Committee will make a formal presentation Mr. DeCado reported that a meeting took place yesterday that was attended by members of the County's PATCH Program and two members of the County's Health Care District. At that meeting the status of the PATCH organization was discussed. The Health Care District would like the 501.3.C corporation that has been organized to flourish and they stated that if the PATCH organization wished Meeting Minutes Community Relations Board Boynton Beach, FL April 10, 2002 to apply to the Health Care District for a grant, they would be pleased to receive it. However, there are many things that need to be done before PATCH could apply for a grant. When PATCH asked them for an extension, they were not very receptive. Mr. DeCarlo said that to be considered for a grant, it would be necessary to put a grant request together by late June. However, in order to be considered for the October budget, the grant application must be received by July 1st. The Apdl 24th meeting is.a public hearing and anyone can attend. From a funding standpoint, Mr. DeCarlo did not think that the Health Care District would be including a line item in their budget for the PATCH Program. Mr. DeCarlo suggested that the Boynton PATCH could align itself with the Central Patch for assistance with the grant. Ms. Noe inquired how much money the PATCH Program would be eligible for and Mr. DeCarlo thought that there was approximately $200,000 that would be shared by all the PATCH organizations. Vice Chair Miller did not think this would leave much money for the Boynton PATCH. Chairman Washam thanked the Board members for their hard work and dedication on behalf of the PATCH Program and would like to see the Program continued. Mr. DeCarlo announced that the Great American Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th. To receive a tee shirt and trash bags, a sign up table will be placed at the Library. Some neighborhoods have expressed a desire to participate and everyone is encouraged to take part. Chairman Washam thanked Virginia Farace, the Library Director, for promoting and encouraging the City's involvement in the community reading program. Chairman Washam announced that Vice Chair Beth Miller has tendered her resignation effective May 1st and will be deeply missed. Vice Chair Miller said it has been an honor to serve on the Board and that her experience on the Board has been both enjoyable and rewarding. Chairman Washam and all the members thanked Vice Chair Miller for her dedication and noted that she will be missed. IX. Adjournment Next Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Meeting Minutes Community Relations Board Boynton Beach, FL April 10, 2002 There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 7:40 p.m. F~es pectfully submitted Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) (April 15, 2002)