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Minutes 12-10-97 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1997, AT 7:30 P.M. PRESENT Ron Washam, Chairman Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant to the City Maynie Boles City Manager Blanche Girtman Brenda Lee Williams ABSENT Belky Cruz I. OPENING, PLEDGE, PRAYER Chairman Washam called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Ms. Girtman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, after which a moment of silent prayer was observed. II. ROLL CALL The Recording Secretary called the roll. III. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS Chairman Washam introduced his friend, Laurie, who was sitting in the audience. AGENDA APPROVAL IV. No additions, deletions, or corrections were made to the agenda. Motion Ms. Girtman moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Ms. Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. V. MINUTES APPROVAL No additions, deletions, or corrections were made to the minutes of the last meeting. Motion Ms. Girtman moved to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1997 meeting as submitted. Ms. Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA DECEMBER 10, 1997 VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Hawkins advised that last month, the Rolling Green Community planted two medians on th N.W. 17 Avenue. In addition, the County has fulfilled their promise to put pedestrian th signalization at the intersection of N.W. 17 Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard. They also painted crosswalks at that intersection, as well as across Seacrest Boulevard to Hester Center. The speed limit on Seacrest Boulevard has been lowered to 35 miles per hour and additional signage has been erected to indicate the curves along Seacrest Boulevard and the pedestrian crossing areas. Chairman Washam will contact Joy Currier regarding the holiday program at Hester Center so that the board can participate in it. He also advised that an angel tree has been put up in the Cracker Barrel Restaurant for the benefit of about 50 families who need some help during the holidays. Most of the children in these families are mentally handicapped. He also invited th everyone to the Royal Palm School holiday program on Tuesday, December 16. Mr. Hawkins advised the board of a six-month pilot program. New garbage carts have been placed in some areas along Seacrest Boulevard. The City will be surveying the people who participate in this program to get their feedback. One of the Code Enforcement Officers has been assigned to this area to make sure the residents understand the codes with regard to getting rid of their trash and garbage, and to provide people with information regarding this program. If this program is successful, it might be expanded citywide. This program could provide the City with a lot of cost savings in its Public Works/Sanitation operations. VII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE Bob Brown had arrived and suggested implementing a block project and giving a nominal award for the most improved block. Also, he noticed that there are a lot of cigarette butts and bottles at the entrance and exit ramps of I-95 and suggested having the children pick up the recyclable bottles and giving them 5 or 10 cents for every 100 cigarette butts they pick up. Chairman Washam suggested getting a couple of the schools in the area involved in this project. At this time, Chairman Washam acknowledged the presence of Nellie Denahan, Chairperson of the Education Advisory Board. With regard to Mr. Brown’s suggestion, Ms. Denahan recommended working in conjunction with the Advisory Board on Children and Youth since they have a Youth Volunteer Bank. Ms. Williams stated that a private investigator parked on her property to surveil somebody. However, he did not have the common courtesy to identify himself. In the future, she would like the Police Department to notify the people who live there that an investigator will be using their property. Mr. Hawkins advised that it is the responsibility of the private security firm to contact the property owner. He pointed out that the Boynton Beach Police Department does not always know when a private investigator is working in the area. At Chairman Washam’s request, Ms. Girtman introduced her neighbor, the new member of the board, Maynie Boles. 2 MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA DECEMBER 10, 1997 Chairman Washam stated that we need to fill the vacancies on the board in light of all the upcoming projects that the board will be working on. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. IX. NEW BUSINESS None. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the board, Ms. Girtman moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Ms. Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Eve Eubanks Recording Secretary (One Tape) 3