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Minutes 05-13-02MINUTES OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE SENIOR CENTER, 1021 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002 AT 7:00 P.M. Present Elizabeth Pierce, Chairperson James McMahon, Vice Chair Margaret Murphy Bali Ramnarace Dan Winters Betty Thomas, Alternate John Wildner, Parks Director Wally Majors, Recreation Director Dan DeCarlo, Neighborhood Specialist Absent Ed Harris Tom Williams William Orlove, Alternate I. Call to Order Chair Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. II. Attendance A quorum was present. II1. Approval of Minutes of April 22, 2002 Motion Vice Chair McMahon moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Ramnarace seconded the motion that was carried unanimously. IV. Unfinished Business A. Heart of Boynton Plan Dan DeCarlo gave a presentation summarizing the Heart of Boynton Plan. More than 300 residents attended several neighborhood meetings to develop the Plan, with the assistance of the consultants. It has been approved by the City Commission and is being followed in redevelopment efforts in this area. A discussion followed concerning community gardens and a determination of the neighborhoods within the Plan. Mr. DeCarlo showed a map that was developed using the GIS program identifying various neighborhood associations within the City. There was a general discussion about the Civic Center, the Old High School, and the Marina project. Meeting Minutes " ..... Recreation & Parks Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 13, 2002 I. Rolling Green Cricket Field The Board decided to address agenda item 'T' out of order at this time. Mr. Ramnarace expressed disappointment about the length of time taken to complete this project. Mr. Wild:ner discussed a :schedule for the project. The field has been sprayed with herbicide and additional fill has been spread. The vendor, Haverland Black Rock, will seed the field with Bermuda grass on May 20, an ideal time since it is the beginning of the rainy season. A general discussion followed regarding suggested alternatives for development. B. Needs Assessment The Board received copies of the final report of the Needs Assessment during the April 22 meeting. Mr. Majors stated that the recommendations of the report should be blended with staff and Board input. The report yielded no major surprises and will assist in the updating of the Recreation and Open Space Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Board members will continue to review the report. C. Greenways/Bikeway Master Plan Mr. Wildner reported that nine submittals from consultants were received. A committee narrowed the field to four consultants who will make a presentation to the committee on May 22. A former member of the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board, Mike Fitzpatrick, is on the selection committee. The Greenways/Bikeway plan will also be used in the updating of the Comprehensive Master Plan. D. Recreation and Open Space Element of Comprehensive Master Plan The Board was provided with copies of the Master Plan and asked to review it for discussion at the next meeting. Mr. Wildner mentioned that the plan was originally written in the mid-1980s and will be updated as part of the Recreation and Park Departments' goals for the upcoming Fiscal Year with input from the advisory board. A request has been made to include funding for this project in the CIP budget. E. Boat Club Park Improvements Mr. Wildner showed a copy of the plan to the Board. He indicated that construction is on schedule. The parking lot has been asphalted, the seawall is complete, and construction is proceeding with renovations of the ramp area. Chair Pierce inquired if there was any plan to include a fish cleaning area on the fishing pier. Mr. Wildner stated that there was no plan at this time, but it might be included in the future. Chair Pierce asked about the length of the boat ramps since there was some concern that they might not be long enough to accommodate boats during Iow tide. Mr. Wildner indicated that the new ramps would be longer. Ms. Murphy stated that she noticed many cars and trailers parking along Federal Highway. Mr. Wildner responded that the 75 additional parking spaces being constructed should resolve this problem. 2 Meeting Minutes "~ Recreation & Parks Board Boynton Beach, Florida May13,2002 F. Intracoastal Park Development Mr. Wildner showed the current plans for the Park. He indicated that bids would be opened on May 23 and that construction should be complete in approximately one year. The Board asked several questions about what the plans for the Park included. Chair Pierce felt that water access was important since this was given special mention in the Needs Assessment, She felt itwas important that a facility be included to replace Royal Palm Clubhouse. Mr. Wildner indicated that future plans for this site include a Recreation Center three times the size of Royal Palm Clubhouse and that a water playground is also included. G. Senior Center Mr. Majors announced the offering of a new program, Camp Wrinkle Ranch. This will be a day camp type of program for seniors. Two three-week sessions are being offered beginning June 10. The Senior Center patrons have composed a camp song. Vice Chair McMahon thought this was a great idea. H. Special Events Mr. Majors announced the Concert on the Green that is scheduled for Friday, May 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at The Links of Boynton Beach. Ms. Murphy inquired whether tickets were available for the Board. Mr. Majors responded that Board members could call him if they wish to attend. Cricket Field at Rolling Green Covered earlier in the meeting. J. Woman's Club Mr. Majors stated that the presentation to the City Commission went well. The Commission approved staff's request to meet with Woman's Club members to negotiate an agreement that would establish a partnership in maintaining and operating the building. Mr. Majors added that parking would be the biggest challenge facing staff, but was excited about the possibilities. K. Items for City Manager's Attention None L. Monthly Report No discussion. V. New Business None 3 Meeting Minutes Recreation & Parks Board Boynton Beach, Florida VI. Next Meeting The next meeting will be on June 24, 2002 at the Senior Center. VII. Adjournment Since there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Res pectfully submitted, May 13, 2002 Recreation Director Wildner, Parks Director 4