Minutes 10-28-99
MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Shanna St. John, Chair Melody Green, Recreation Superintendent
Charles Fisher
Hattie Miller
Mary Morera
Amy DeVries, Voting Student
Amanda Hollis, Voting Student
ABSENT
Bob Borovy
Dorothy Davis
Laura Henley-Shephard, Alternate
Stephen Waldman, Vice Chair
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson St. John called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
II. MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson St. John called for a moment of silent prayer and requested that Hattie
Miller lead the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
VIII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE (taken out of order)
Chairperson St. John asked the guest to take the podium and introduce herself. Dr.
Sondra Nicole Rothman stated she was a family chiropractor in Boynton Beach and that
she was present tonight to introduce herself. She said she has been in practice in
Boynton Beach for approximately one and one-half years. She was present tonight to
educate people of all ages on how to achieve optimal health through natural chiropractic
care. She discussed how chiropractic care is beneficial to people of all ages.
Dr. Rothman said she would also like to get to know the Board in order to learn what the
Board does for the community and how she can get involved.
Mr. Fisher asked Dr. Rothman what types of programs she has offered at events that
focus on children. Dr. Rothman stated she has done workshops and lectures
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throughout the community on the dangers of Ridilin and ways to avoid getting children
on Ridilin. She also has done workshops on raising a healthy drug-free family. Dr.
Rothman said she used to do volunteer work for many years at an Aids Home in
Deerfield Beach.
Mr. Fisher explained that normally this Board undertakes six to eight events per year
from beautification projects to open talk forums. The Board also sponsors the Youth
Expo and bowling tournaments.
Dr. Rothman said she was also involved in Kid’s Day. This focuses on getting children
fingerprinted and given identification cards. Screenings are done for postural changes
and the children are shown how to carry their backpacks correctly. This program draws
hundreds of children.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
Ms. Morera moved to approve the Agenda. Motion seconded by Ms. Miller, which
carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ms. Miller moved to approve the minutes of the September 23, 1999 meeting. Motion
seconded by Mr. Fisher, which carried unanimously.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Chairperson St. John made the following announcements:
A. Legion Circle Beautification Ribbon Cutting –
Saturday, October 30, 1999 – 12 noon
B. Green Market – Saturday, November 6 at 8:00 a.m.
The Youth Council will be selling bread.
C. CDF Updates
Included in the agenda packet.
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D. The Community Relations Board will be holding its S.T.A.R. Program
on Saturday, October 30, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the
Library Program Room
Mr. Fisher wished to discuss the previous Community Relations Board Forum, which
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took place at Fire Station #3 on Thursday, October 21. The purpose of the Forum was
to focus on current relations within the Community. Mr. Fisher felt the meeting was very
well done and was attended by approximately 20 to 25 people. Mr. Fisher would like to
see a Forum held for parents to specifically deal with children’s issues. Mr. Fisher felt
this would be a perfect opportunity to take the Board on the road and thinks this Board
needs to garner more opinions from the citizens.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. CDF Conference Report
Chairperson St. John asked if all Board members had an opportunity to review the CDF
Conference Report?
She would like to set a workshop for January or have the entire January meeting
devoted to determining what this Board wants to do for the next year. Items that were
included in the CDF Report could be reviewed to see if this Board could incorporate any
of them. The January meeting could be devoted to a yearly review and a planning
session for the next 12 months.
B. Legion Circle Beautification
Chairperson St. John stated that DJ Rob has been hired for the event and the Cone
Law Firm will be supplying the ice cream. The American Legion Post will be supplying
the food. Chairperson St. John said she requested tents, chairs and tables from the
City. She reported that the sign was delivered to the warehouse and Glenda Hall will be
setting up the sign.
Chairperson St. John asked Mr. Fisher about the bench, but he had nothing to report
and will follow through on this. The Boy Scouts will be getting the area prepared for the
ceremonies. Ms. Morera said that 81 persons have confirmed their attendance.
Ms. Miller asked if the Commissioners were notified in writing and Chairperson St. John
said they all received the flyer and she spoke to each Commissioner individually.
Mr. Fisher said he spoke to the reporters for the Palm Beach Post and the Boynton
Times. Ms. Morera said that the Sun Sentinel plans to attend.
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Chairperson St. John asked if the City could supply the large ribbon cutting scissors and
inquired about the type of ribbon generally used. Ms. Green said that usually 3” gold
ribbon is used. Chairperson St. John would like to have the two Eagle Scouts involved
in the actual ribbon cutting. Representatives from the Garden Club, the American
Legion and City dignitaries would also participate in the ribbon cutting.
Ms. Miller said that Dorothy Davis would not be present at the ceremonies, due to a
death in the family and the funeral is scheduled for Saturday. Ms. Miller reported that
Ms. Davis asked Officer Richard Ross to do the closing remarks that she was originally
featured to do.
Chairperson St. John noted that Officer Ross is a major part of the community.
However, she would like to have someone who was involved with and worked on the
project give the closing remarks. She asked the other Board members for their opinion
on this. Mr. Fisher would like to see Mr. Bob Borovy deliver the closing remarks, since
he has been involved in the project from start to finish.
Chairperson St. John said she would follow through on this with Ms. Davis. Ms. Green
suggested that Officer Ross could be invited to speak at a future Board function and
noted that he is very well skilled in the martial arts. Chairperson St. John said he could
be the featured speaker at the Stop the Violence Dance.
Ms. Miller asked what was involved in the closing remarks and Chairperson St. John
stated that basically it is thanking everyone for their participation and the people for their
attendance.
Ms. Green reminded that the street needs to be closed and to contact the City. Sam’s
donated a $25 gift card, which will be used to purchase a sheet cake.
C. Youth Expo
Mr. Fisher said that he has contacted the Sun Sentinel to determine what the paper will
want from the Board for the next Youth Expo.
Chairperson St. John asked if any member had any changes they wished to make to
the Youth Expo flyer that was included with their minutes. There were none. Therefore,
as soon as the flyer is prepared, it will be sent out. Ms. Miller said it is important this
year to get the correct spelling of the names.
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D. Youth Council – Mondays at 6:30 p.m. – Madsen Center
Ms. DeVries reported that the Youth Council participated in Paint Your Heart Out and
received a plaque for its participation. Chairperson St. John said that a wall is needed
for the room in the Madsen Center because there is no place to hang a plaque. She
said that she also requested a calendar and a bulletin board. Ms. Green thought these
items had been ordered, but will follow through on this. Ms. Green noted that while Ms.
Sims is on vacation, anything dealing with the Madsen Center should be referred to
Sharon Golden. She can be reached at 742-6243.
Ms. Hollis announced that the Youth Council will be “trick or treating” for Megan Keller
and passed out flyers on her behalf. Plans for the dance are still being formulated and
there are more car washes scheduled. The funds from one of the car washes will go to
Megan Keller. Mr. Fisher and Ms. Morera will coordinate picking up the bread, which
the Youth Council will be selling at the Green Market.
Chairperson St. John referred members to the letter in their agenda packet that the
Youth Council has been sending out to celebrities and political figures to determine who
would like to participate in the dance. Chairperson St. John suggested that this Board
send out a letter with every Member’s signature asking people for their participation.
Mr. Fisher said he would prepare the letter.
Chairperson St. John said there was a message on her telephone message machine
from Vice President Gore’s Scheduling Office advising that Vice President Gore could
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not attend the dance on January 22, but wanted everyone to know that he is behind
our cause. She didn’t erase the message and will write it down verbatim. Hopefully, a
letter will follow up the telephone call.
It was announced that an Executive Board Meeting of the Youth Council and their
mentors will be held next Monday at 6:00 p.m.
E. Charter Revision
Ms. Green said the charter revision has been placed on the agenda for the November
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E. Web Site
Mr. Fisher asked if any member had anything they would like to add to the Board’s web
site? Mr. Fisher suggested adding the Youth Council’s web site to the City’s web site
and will assist them in accomplishing this. Also, Mr. Fisher would like this Board to
have its own E-mail address. Ms. Green said she would follow through on this, but was
not certain when it could be addressed.
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G. The “Bob Borovy” Student Awards
Mr. Waldman was not present to make his report. Chairperson St. John would like this
Board to move forward with the award and informed members that Mr. Borovy will be
undergoing surgery on his eye.
H. Youth Volunteer Bank
Workshop Tuesday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library
workshop on the Youth Volunteer Bank
Chairperson St. John announced that the
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Chairperson St. John announced that November 20 is National Volunteering Day. She
said she received a flyer from United Way and there are all types of projects taking
place.
I. “Community Boards” Open Forum
The last two scheduled Board Forums never were held and Chairperson St. John would
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like to have the December 16 Board meeting held as an Open Forum with all the
Boards. The topic could be Advisory Board accomplishments for 1999 and working
together for the Year 2000. Mr. Fisher felt that this should be discussed at a meeting
before moving ahead with a Forum. He also felt that during the month of December it
might be difficult to get all the Boards together because of the holidays. Members
discussed whether to hold the Forum in December or to wait until after the New Year.
Mr. Fisher suggested holding the Forum in February.
Motion
Mr. Fisher moved that this Board plan an Open Forum to discuss past successes and
future direction in February 2000. Ms. Miller seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5-1.
(Chairperson St. John dissenting)
VII. NEW BUSINESS
None
VIII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Previously addressed
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Barbara M. Madden
Recording Secretary
(two tapes)
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