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Minutes 08-02-00=rte MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD MEETING HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM "C", WEST WING, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH,FLORIDA ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Ron Washam, Chairman Anne Centi Joy Currier Blanche Girtman Beth Miller, Vice Chairperson Eddie Mitchell Brenda Williams ABSENT David Carter Hansome Jones David Katz Brett Sherman 1. OPENING ALSO PRESENT Dan DeCarlo, Neighborhood Specialist Chairman Washam called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. and requested that Ms. Brenda Williams lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. 11. ROLL CALL The Recording Secretary called the roll and declared that a quorum was present. III. WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS There were no visitors in the audience. IV. AGENDA APPROVAL Chairman Washam added an item on the agenda under Old Business, (B.) Youth Expo/STARS Joint Effort between the Community Relations Board and the Advisory Board on Children and Youth. Motion Ms. Blanche Girtman made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded and carried 7-0. Meeting Minutes Community Relations Board Boynton Beach, Florida August 2, 2000 V. MINUTES APPROVAL OF JUNE 7, 2000 MEETING There were no additions, changes or deletions to the minutes. Motion Vice Chairperson Beth Miller made a motion to approve meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Ms. Joy Currier and care d 7-0. 0. 2000 VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Joy Currier spoke of the recent graduation ceremony of the children from the Head Start program and how successful it had been. Ms. Blanche Girtman mentioned that Mayor Broening, Commissioner Fisher and Mack McCray had attended. The proud parents purchased lasting mementos in the form of videotapes made of the graduation ceremonies. Vice Chairperson Miller announced a Benefit for the Autistic Children of St. Mary's Hospital Pre-school that was to be held Saturday, August 12, beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Easy Rider Cafe on the corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Congress Avenue. A biker's run is on the agenda as well as a car show, bike show, music and food. Dan DeCarlo mentioned that the City had hired an administrative assistant for his department, Shana Weinstein, who would greatly add to his ability to accomplish all he plans to do. VII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE No one was present to speak at Public Audience. VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion of proposed health services facility on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and PATCH Steering Committee Status Chairman Washam declared that the project was alive and well but that the City Commission would have to review the project and make the final decision, with the appointment of a steering committee dependent on its decision. Chairman Washam and Dan DeCarlo both noted that the City was impressed by the hard work of the Community Relations Board, respected the Board's efforts, and was positive about the project in general A PATCH presentation by Mr. Ray Adams is being scheduled for the City Commission. Chairman Washam stressed that it would be important for all the members of the Community Relations Board to attend this meeting to answer elaborate on the ideas that have been generated concerning the project. questions and Mr. DeCarlo offered to write a letter to all the persons who had been contacted concerning serving on the Steering Committee, assuring them that their participation was still desired but that the City Commission was going to be reviewing the project and 2 r - T Meeting Minutes Communit ' Relations ons Board Boynton Beach, Florida Hugust 2, 2000 making the final determination, and that they would be kept advised of the status of th project. Chairman Washam asked for consensus on Mr. DeCarlo contactingthe potential steering_ committee members and the Board all agreed. e The Community Relations Board's list of potential Steering Committee members will be forwarded to the Commission, along with all other pertinent details of the project, with the approval of the project and the actual appointment of the Steering Committee subject to the City Commission's review and approval. The Board agreed that the list of names should include the professions of the proposed candidates. It was generally felt that a project of this large scope would be well serve largest possible base of su d by having the recommendations to the City Commission as recognizing to be able to role was to to t make Commission a project of this nature, a project that the Board believed would serve a vehe real and pressing need in the community. ry The Board concurred that the best time to present the project to the Cit was at the September 19, 2000 meeting. Y Commission B. Youth Expo Cooperative Venture with Advisory Board on Children & Youth Chairman Washam stated that the Advisory Board on Children & Youth was having a Youth Expo at the Mall for two days in October and that the Community Relations Board could possibly have their STARS program at the same time. The Board thought this was a great idea and discussed having a Job Fair with classes on how to dress for job interviews at the event. It also discussed having a face -painting booth. The Board wanted to be sure that the person responsible for doing the face painting at the recent Multi -Cultural event was sent a thank -you letter and Mr. DeCarlo said he would inquire but he believed it had been done. The Board talked about using City Hall in the Mall for job and career presentations. The Board is going to be invited to the Youth Expo Workshop the Advisory Board on Children & Youth is having on August 12, 2000 at 9:00 A.M. in the Library. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Martin Luther King Boulevard Street Name Discussion Chairman Washam reported that the City Manager had given this issue Community Relations Board for resolution. Some residents, who live east of 195 the on streets that intersect or abut Martin L. King Jr. Boulevard, wish to see the name changed from its current name to another name. g A meeting has to take place between the interested aCove Association and the residents of the community who favor keeping rthe rcurrentilytname. This Board has been given the task of having a fair and impartial hearing on the matter, coming to a conclusion, and reporting its findings to the City Commission. 3 Meeting Minutes - Community Relations Board Boynton Beach, Florida August 2, 2000 Chairman Washam stated that the Board would be using a standardized format from an open forum held earlier this year on fluoridation workshop controversial issue, and included timed speeches pro and con, all of one side all of another, no rebuttals. � which also was a e and then After much discussion it was decided that Rolling Green Elements good place to have the meeting on neutral ground, and that it needed to be adv liberally in the newspapers and around .the communityt Elementary School would be a representation from among the interested parties. It was al advertised refreshments. from among o will be arra o assure the highest possible so decided to offer light members' schedules, the school's availability, and the ackmeetofconflict with Cityaccountmeetings. the Potential dates are August 23 and August 30 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The concurred with the place, date and time. City eetoard Board X• ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before t adjourned at 8:30 P.M. he meeting, the meeting was duly Respectfully submitted, Susan Collins Recording Secretary (two tapes) M