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Minutes 08-13-03 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M. Present Ron Washam, Chairman Dan DeCarlo, Board Liaison Anna Marie Noe, Vice Chair Jane Kupperman Eddie Mitchell Brenda Lee Williams Sarah P. Dye, Alternate Absent Anne Centi Blanche Girtman Jose Rodriguez Howard Solomon I. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Washam called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Vice Chair Noe led members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silence in memory of Ms. Girtman's son, who recently passed away. II. Roll Call - Regular Members and Alternates The Recording Secretary called the roll and declared a quorum was present. III. Recognition of Visitors Mr. Bob Harper, a resident in the City for 12 years, was welcomed to the meeting. IV. July 9th Minutes Approval Motion Mr. Mitchell moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Ms. Williams and unanimously carried. Meeting Minutes Community Relations Board Boynton Beach, Florida August 13, 2003 V. Agenda Approval Motion Ms. Williams moved to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Noe and unanimously carried. VI. Correspondence and Announcements Chairman Washam asked Mr. DeCarlo if he had any information regarding the arrangements for the services for Eroyn Girtman, Ms. Girtman's son and husband of Angela Girtman. Mr. DeCarlo announced that the funeral was scheduled for Saturday morning, August 16th at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church. However, Mr. DeCarlo was not certain of the time and suggested that members telephone the Church at 732- 2377 to confirm the time. The Board expressed its sympathy to the Girtman family that has been very active in the Community for over 50 years. Ms. Williams announced that there would be a wake at the Church on Friday night. Chairman Washam announced that the East Boynton Beach Little League Team will be playing their first game in the Little League World Series on Friday night and it will be broadcast on ESPN at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Washam noted that festivities will take place on Friday night at Pete Rose Ballpark Cafb. Chairman Washam and members wished the team great success and noted how proud the whole City is of the team. VII. Old Business PATCH Activities Update Mr. DeCarlo reported that PATCH is continuing to offer the same programs at two locations on a regular basis. They have been providing immunization shots for the children for school opening and shots were given at the Wilson Center on Saturday. Sister Lorraine has been holding regular monthly meetings at the Treasure Chest Early Learning Center on the third Wednesday of each month. The priority of PATCH is to locate a permanent facility where PATCH can offer regular health related programs in the City. Utilizing the Wilson Center had been discussed, but it was determined that the Wilson Center would not be used for health facility activities. Mr. DeCarlo would like to see an office available at the Wilson Center that could be utilized by various non-profit agencies. 2 Meeting Minutes Community Relations Board Boynton Beach, Florida August 13, 2003 Ms. Kupperman previously recommended utilizing space at the new Survivor's School. However, she has determined that the School Superintendent is looking at all leasing agreements within the School District and she was not certain what the outcome of this would be. Ms. Kupperman was still optimistic that this may be possible and will continue to update Mr. DeCarlo. Mr. DeCarlo noted that they have also been speaking with Bethesda Hospital that might be able to provide some space. If any member knows of any space that might be available, they should contact Mr. DeCado. Mr. DeCarlo also informed the Board that he has been referring people to the Beacon Center that primarily assists minorities and the Haitian community. He has been focusing his efforts on steering the Haitian community to the Beacon Center. VIII. New Business (a) Future of New Wilson Center Update Mr. DeCarlo referred to the upcoming bond issue on the November ballot. The City Commission has already approved funding the Wilson Center and it is not part of the bond issue. It is anticipated that this project will move forward quickly. Mr. DeCarlo pointed out that Commissioner McCray has been working very hard to keep the project on track. Also, the Recreation and Parks Department received a grant to extend the Palmetto Greens Park, which is an integral part of the Heart of Boynton activities. Chairman Washam said that it was important that the citizens are informed about the importance of the bond issue and the projects that need to be funded. Ms. Williams pointed out that the Wilson Pool is included in the bond referendum and she felt that the pool was an important part of the Wilson Center. She also noted that it has been discussed that the wording for the pool be changed to the Wilson Municipal Pool so that the residents of the City would be made aware that the pool is open to everyone. Mr. Mitchell inquired if there was enough room for the expansion since there was a resident that was unwilling to sell his property to the City. Mr. DeCarlo stated that the City cannot expand the Wilson Center without that particular piece of property and the City anticipates acquiring this property. Mr. DeCarlo thought that the City and this resident had reached an agreement for the property. (b) September Meeting moved to Hester Center Chairman Washam announced that the September 10, 2003 meeting would be held at the Hester Center, 1901 North Seacrest Boulevard, at 7:00 p.m. He requested that Mr. DeCarlo contact members prior to the meeting to remind them of the change of venue. Mr. DeCarlo will post signs on the City Hall door informing the public that the meeting place has been changed. Meeting Minutes Community Relations Board Boynton Beach, Florida August 13, 2003 Vice Chair Noe thought that taking the meeting on the road was an excellent idea and she would like to see more meetings held throughout the community. IX. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (August 15, 2003)