Minutes 06-05-95
MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
ON MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1995, AT 4:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Betty Collins, Chairwoman
Raymond Eney
Geraldine Graham
Edgar Sackett
Esther Stranahan
ABSENT
Rose Fichtman
James McMahon, Alternate
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Collins called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
Chairwoman Collins regretfully announced the passing of Commissioner Jaskiewicz' sister,
Loretta Myers. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a moment of silent prayer
was observed in remembrance of Ms. Myers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Stranahan requested that paragraph 2 under "Discuss Plans for Senior Center" be
clarified so that it is obvious that $20,000 is the annual salary. The sentence will be
changed to read as follows: "Mr. Eney investigated the cost of a staff person for the
annually
center, and determined that $20,000 would be necessary to cover the cost of one
person for three days per week."
Motion
Ms. Stranahan moved to approve the minutes of the May 1, 1995 meeting. Mr. Eney
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
NOMINATION/SELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
Chairwoman Collins opened the nominations for chairperson for the upcoming year.
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Ms. Stranahan nominated Mr. Eney. Mr. Eney declined.
Motion
Mr. Eney moved that Chairwoman Collins continue as chairperson of the Senior Advisory
Board. Mr. Sackett seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LYNNE MATSON
Chairwoman Collins reminded the members of the discussion relative to the board's desire
to provide assistance during the upcoming centennial events. Mayor Pro Tem Matson will
update the board on the plans being made for the event.
Mayor Pro Tem Matson, Chairperson of the centennial, advised that last year, the City of
Boynton Beach allocated $25,000 for fireworks for this July 4th celebration. A decision
was made at that time to conduct the centennial celebration in conjunction with the July 4th
celebration. Beginning on June 23, and ending on July 4, centennial events will be held
throughout the City.
In addition to the $25,000 donated by the City, Mayor Pro Tem Matson advised that she
has been able to raise an additional $20,000 in sponsorships as chairperson of fund
raising. The projected cost of the centennial is approximately $70,000. It is hoped that the
sale of merchandise will help to offset the deficit. Any money received over and above the
cost of the City's costs for the centennial will be donated to the Historic School
Preservation. The City received a grant to restore the Historic School; however, we are
attempting to raise matching funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Matson distributed a packet of information detailing the events planned for
the centennial celebration. She detailed the events as follows:
June 23 Centennial Pineapple Ball at Aberdeen Country Club,
sponsored by Bethesda Memorial Hospital
June 24 Grand Opening Ceremony
Raft Race & Barbecue
Junkanoo Fest
June 25 Sunrise Service
Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by IHOP
Ducky Day at the Beach
June 26 A Taste of Boynton at the Woman's Club
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June 27 Historical Sampling
Includes slides, video, tape and print presentation
July 1 In-Line Skating
Volleyball Tournament
Sr. Men's Softball Tournament
Grove Tour
Yesteryear Country Jamboree
Country Street Dance
July 2 Historic Homes Tour
Crime Prevention Funday
July 4 BIG BLAST!
Mayor Pro Tem Matson further advised of some of the contests which include "Pineapple
Recipe Challenge", "Brothers of the Brush" and "Duck Race". In addition, for a fee of $1, a
Boynton Beach stock certificate can be purchased. Hats are available for $5 each, and
centennial plates are selling for $10 each.
The Boynton Beach Mall has agreed to allow the centennial committee to use the store
formerly known as "I Natural" as the "Boynton Beach Centennial Store". Merchandise can
be purchased at that location, or through Mayor Pro Tem Matson, the Recreation
Department and the Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers are needed to man the store
during Mall hours of operation. At present volunteers are needed in the early evening and
morning hours. To offer assistance, call 375-6028.
Mayor Pro Tem Matson intends to contact the homeowners' associations throughout the
City to get them involved in the City's activities. A resolution is being drawn requesting
participation by the communities. She will also be attending neighboring city commission
meetings urging them to join in our celebration. A television commercial will be filmed
tomorrow through Comcast which is free of charge. This commercial will run from Jupiter
to Boca Raton.
Mayor Pro Tem Matson reminded the members that almost all of the events are free of
charge. She urged them to get excited about the festivities and participate.
Mayor Pro Tem Matson thanked the board members for the good work they have done.
PUBLIC AUDIENCE:
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Joy Currier
, representing "Pennies for P.A.L.", asked the members to support the
"Pennies for P.A.L" drive by putting a canister in their clubhouses.
UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER
Chairwoman Collins reported that there was little support in response to the surveys. In
discussing this situation with Mayor Pro Tem Matson, Chairwoman Collins advised that
she suggests including this survey in "Fun Fare". Mayor Pro Tem Matson recommended
speaking with Melody Green or Virginia Halpin.
Chairwoman Collins will arrange to have drop boxes placed in City Hall, the Library, and
the Civic Center. Mr. Eney reported on the difficulty he encountered in trying to place the
surveys at the Library and the response to the surveys at this location was very poor.
Chairwoman Collins advised that when a prior survey was solicited during Mayor Weiner's
term, tremendous response was received from those who frequented the Library.
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
Chairwoman Collins advised the members that the board can have an exhibit at the July
4th celebration. The booth would have to be manned from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. She
reminded the members that the board had a booth during G.A.L.A. After discussion, a
decision was made not to have a booth on July 4.
CANCELLATION OF SUMMER MEETINGS
There will be no Senior Advisory Board meeting during July and August. The next meeting
Monday, September 11, 1995
of the board will be on .
Chairwoman Collins pointed out the need for new members. She advised that Rose
Fichtman is up for reappointment, but because of her husband's illness and inability to
drive, she is not certain she will be able to attend the meetings. Olive Field has expressed
interest, but she does not drive. Ms. Stranahan offered to transport Ms. Field to the
meetings if she submits an application and is appointed.
Chairwoman Collins explained that the board can only serve seniors if they seniors are
aware of the existence of the board. They need to know there is a place where they can
take their problems. She feels that the ad in the Boynton Beach Times might help to make
them aware. Mr. Eney will write an article to be faxed to the Boynton Beach Times.
Richard Gram
, who was present in the audience, felt that it might be useful for the board
to attempt to put together a package for submittal to the McArthur Foundation. That
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Foundation has a tremendous amount of money to be spent in Palm Beach County. If that
money is not spent, the Foundation will lose its status. In order to get assistance from this
resource, a grant package spelling out the type of facility needed and the purpose it will
serve must be stipulated.
Chairwoman Collins feels the first step is to determine the need for such a facility.
Mr. Gram said there are four major senior centers in the County; the Glades Senior
Center, the North County Center, the mid-County Center and the Mae Volen Center. All of
these centers are doing a large volume of business, and many times they are beyond their
capacity. Mr. Gram explained that the North County Center has a full-time director. He
suggested requesting that the County do a study to determine whether or not there should
be a center in Boynton Beach. He further recommended that the board ask Mayor Taylor
to assign a staff person to put together the need and potential uses of a center. The
citizens can then be told of the services which will be available at that center. Mr. Gram
advised that if there is any HUD money available, the application would have to be
submitted in the fall for funding the following October. He recommended that the members
get in touch with Ruth Cook at the Department of Senior Services. The Gold Coast Area
Council on Aging is another organization which is active in the creation of these facilities.
They put $125,000 into the North County Center.
Chairwoman Collins advised that she will be happy to approach the City Commission in
September, and she feels they will give their support to such a project.
The board members thanked Mr. Gram for his input.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Mr. Eney moved to adjourn the
meeting at 5:00 p.m. Ms. Graham seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Janet M. Prainito
Recording Secretary
(Two Tapes)
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