Minutes 02-02-00
MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD MEETING HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2000 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Ron Washam, Chairman Dan DeCarlo, Neighborhood Project
Beth Miller, Vice Chairperson Specialist
Joy Currier
Brett Sherman
Brenda Williams
ABSENT
John Critchett
Blanche Girtman
Hansome Jones
I.OPENING, PLEDGE, PRAYER
Chairman Washam called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. Chairman Washam asked
Joy Currier to lead the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a
moment of silent prayer.
II.ROLL CALL
The Recording Secretary called the roll and a quorum was declared present.
IIIRECOGNITION OF VISITORS
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Chairman Washam acknowledged the presence at the meeting of Quintus Greene,
Brian Edwards and Eddie Currier and thanked them for their attendance.
IV. AGENDA APPROVAL
Vice Chair Miller moved to approve the Agenda with the following exceptions: Change
the meeting time to March 1, 2000 for the next meeting and change the time of tonight’s
meeting from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Brenda Williams and
carried unanimously.
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MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 2, 2000
V. MINUTES APPROVAL
Brenda Williams moved to accept the minutes of the January 5, 2000 Town Meeting as
submitted. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. The minutes are
approved as submitted.
VICORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Chairman Washam expressed regret that he missed the Appreciation Dinner at
Benvenutos and heard that it was great.
Joy Currier said that 150 valentines had been made for babies in the Head Start
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program and that a pizza party would be held on the 14.
Vice Chair Miller announced that the Exchange Club would be putting on a pancake
breakfast at Barista Cafe in Boynton on February 13 for $5 a person. There will be a
motorcycle procession starting at Boynton Dinosaurs and ending at Okeeheelee Park.
There will be a motorcycle show in the morning and a kiddie area. They need
volunteers since they are expecting 3,000 to 5,000 people.
Chairman Washam mentioned the Mentoring Program at Hester Park in the afternoon
where they are teaching children how to use computers. He has advertised to the Key
Club at Santaluces and has gotten a few of the young people to come. Chairman
Washam asked that if anyone knew of any young persons who want to be teachers or
want to come and help, to please let him know. It is an especially great program
because it is kids helping kids.
VIIPUBLIC AUDIENCE
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Brian Edwards assumed the podium to speak in the Public Audience forum. He
thanked the Board for the opportunity of being there and expressed his intention of
getting to know what the Board is doing. He referred to the Combined Board Forum on
February 19 at the Library at 12:00 noon and inquired as to whether all the Boards were
invited. Chairman Washam noted that although all Boards are invited the community
and socially oriented ones usually attend.
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Mr. Edwards mentioned that the 19 was the same day as the Boynton Beach Faith-
Based Development Corporation’s big event from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Chairman
Washam asked if that group had approached this Board in any way but no one was
aware of any such contact. Chairman Washam asked that the Board be kept updated
on their efforts to get their group off the ground and offered the resources of this Board
on their behalf. Chairman Washam thanked Brian Edwards for bringing it up. Dan
DeCarlo will contact the group and see if they can come to this Board’s April meeting.
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MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 2, 2000
VIII.OLD BUSINESS
1Martin Luther King Boulevard Clinic
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Chairman Washam asked Dan DeCarlo to open the discussion on the Martin L. King
Clinic. A discussion ensued pertaining to the proposed Clinic. The discussion covered
such areas as funding, not-for-profit status, needs assessments, and strategies. Mr.
DeCarlo is arranging a meeting for the Board with Bethesda Hospital during the week of
February 8 - 11 to discuss the issue.
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2)20 Annual Black Awareness Celebration 2000
Chairman Washam mentioned that February is Black Awareness month. The Parks &
Recreation Board is sponsoring a whole list of activities beginning with the Mildred
Walker Youth Recognition Luncheon at the Catalina Holiday Inn at 12 p.m. on Saturday,
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February 12 and ending on Sunday, February 27, with a Basketball Tournament at
Hester Center from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
1) Select March meeting place for the regular Board meeting
. After discussion
Dan DeCarlo was directed to try to get Ezell Hester Park for the March meeting. The
regular April meeting will be in the Chambers and May will probably be in the Senior
Center. Mr. DeCarlo said that as soon as confirmation could be made of the meeting
places he would notify the Board immediately.
2) Quintus Greene, the new Development Director for the City of Boynton
Beachintroduced himself
, and said it was a pleasure to attend this meeting. Mr.
Greene has been in the job for three weeks now and he wanted to become familiar with
this Board’s activities. Mr. Greene noted that this Board makes a very important
contribution to the City of Boynton Beach.
Chairman Washam thanked Mr. Greene for coming. Chairman Washam also
commented that the Mayor has expressed a desire to attend this Board’s meetings and
that all the elected officials were welcome at any time.
3)Youth in Government Day
A discussion was held concerning the date for this event. At the end of the discussion
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Dan DeCarlo was asked to check on the dates of April 13 and 27
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MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 2, 2000
4)GALA Follow-Up
A discussion ensued concerning plans for the GALA March 17-19. Chairman Washam
suggested that the Board prepare a brochure to be given out and Vice Chair Miller said
that a booth could be manned during the peak hours. Dan DeCarlo said that he would
make appropriate changes to the brochure.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting it was adjourned by
Chairman Washam at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Collins
Recording Secretary
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