Minutes 02-05-08
MINUTES OF SPECIAL VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008, AT 2:30 P.M.
AT BICENTENNIAL PARK, NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Thomas Kaiser, Chair
Morris Boruck
David Buckner
Lester McKinzie
Karl Washington
Darrell Fuller, Alternate
Stuart Preston, Alternate
Chuck Magazine, City Liaison
Jody Rivers, Parks Superintendent
Tom Balfe, Parks Manager
ABSENT:
Thomas Krabill
Robert Zimmermann
Stanley Gavlick
OTHERS PRESENT:
Marvin Liebensohn, Honorary
Jo Ellen Leisinger, Landscape Archtect
Fred Menor, Lakeworth Monument
Barry Tutin
Kurt Leuchter
Paul Bosco
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kaiser called the meeting to order at 2:45 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. INVOCATION
Chair Kaiser led a prayer for fellow veteran and former board member, Cramer
Hegeman, who had just passed away.
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Boynton Beach, Florida
February 5, 2008
IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The Recording Secretary called the roll. A quorum was present.
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. Veterans Memorial at Bicentennial Park
Jo Ellen Leisinger, Landscape Architect, displayed the final rendering of the monument,
noting her intent to make the monument the best it could be. The monument would be
the focal point of the park and could be observed from all directions. Staff marked the
ground indicating the location of the flagpole and monument. The monument was
pushed forward so as not to interfere with power lines. Room would be needed behind
the monument for maintenance, security and safety. The design would include a
ceremonial walk all around the park, which was wheelchair accessible. Monuments
could be added along the ceremonial walk and chairs could be set up in between
permanent benches.
Discussion ensued with regard to the location of the flagpole, which was 30 feet high.
Ms. Leisinger noted the importance of keeping the rights-of-way clear. The committee
indicated they were desirous of moving the flagpole back. They inquired as to how far
back the flagpole could be moved without impeding the ability of people to move about.
Ms. Leisinger indicated the flagpole could be moved back five feet, which would open
up an area in front of the flagpole for a tent. The small tent was 10 feet by 10 feet.
Consensus
The committee agreed to move the flagpole back five feet. The flagpole would be
directly behind the tent.
Chair Kaiser advised a committee had been previously established to select the original
monument. He requested a vote be taken.
Motion
Mr. Boruck moved to accept the drawing shown, approving the monument only. Mr.
Fuller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. A copy of the drawing is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
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Veterans Advisory Committee
Boynton Beach, Florida
February 5, 2008
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 3: 15
p.m.
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Stephanie D. Kahn
Recording Secretary
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