Minutes 04-19-99
MINUTES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH MEETING
HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM C, WEST WING
CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1999 AT 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Shanna St. John, Chairperson
Bob Borovy, Vice Chairman
Dorothy Davis, Non-voting Alternate
Amy DeVries, Student
Charles Fisher
Marie Lengert
Hattie Miller
Mary Morera
Stephen Waldman
ABSENT
Steven Kuehn, Student
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson St. John called the meeting to order at 7:07p.m.
II. MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson St. John called for a moment of silent prayer and requested that Amy
DeVries lead the members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson St. John asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Mr. Waldman
requested the addition of Item C, Student Award and Item D, Charity Basketball Game
under “New Business”.
Motion
Vice Chair Borovy moved that the Agenda, as amended be approved. Motion seconded
by Ms. DeVries and carried unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Vice Chair Borovy moved that the minutes of the March 25, 1999 meeting be approved.
Motion seconded by Mr. Waldman. Motion unanimously carried.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. CDF UPDATES
Chairperson St. John referred members to the CDF updates that were in their agenda
packets and asked members to refer to Page 4 of the April 19, 1999 update, which
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referred to June 1 being designated “Stand For Children Day 1999: Ready to Learn,
Ready to Succeed”. Chairperson St. John read to the members the meaning of “Stand
for Children Day 1999” and suggested that this Board, together with the Education
Advisory Board, could plan an event. Chairperson St. John suggested that a
Proclamation could be presented and asked if any members had any other suggestions.
Mr. Fisher suggested that this Board prepare a Proclamation for presentation to the City
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Commission, declaring June 1 as “Stand For Children Day 1999: Ready to Learn,
Ready to Succeed”.
Chairperson St. John said she would contact the Education Advisory Board to
determine if they would like to be included. Ms. Davis suggested that the Schools
should be notified of the date chosen in June that is being proclaimed “Stand For
Children Day 1999”. Chairperson St. John said that a minute could be declared where
everyone in all the schools stands up in observance of the Day.
Mr. Waldman suggested looking at the web site to determine if there are any other
suggestions in recognizing the Day. Mr. Waldman felt that standing up is a good
symbolic gesture, but did not feel it did anything to help children and the Board should
come up with something more positive.
Motion
Vice Chair Borovy moved that this Board contact City staff to have a Proclamation
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presented that June 1 be proclaimed “Stand for Children Day 1999: Ready to Learn,
Ready to Succeed”. The motion was duly seconded.
After discussion, it was determined that Chairperson St. John would prepare a
Proclamation for presentation at the Education Advisory Board meeting on Thursday,
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May 6 to determine if they wished to participate in the presentation. Chairperson St.
John said she would consult with Ms. Green to assist her. There was no other
discussion
Motion unanimously carried.
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Chairperson St. John suggested that members read the other material from the CDF
included in their agenda packets.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. YOUTH VOLUNTEER BANK – WORKSHOP
Chairperson St. John said a date needs to be set for a workshop prior to the banquet.
After discussion it was determined that the Workshop would take place on
Wednesday, May 5, 1999 at the Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mr.
Waldman will confirm if the Library would be available for that date and time.
Mr. Fisher informed members that the Cone Law Firm of West Palm Beach will be
donating ice cream for all the children at the banquet.
Chairperson St. John asked Vice Chair Borovy to update members on the food. Joal’s
Restaurant will be providing all the food, which includes rolls, salad, baked ziti and
meatballs at a cost of $2.50 per person. Chairperson St. John stated that the City is
contributing $1,500 towards the Youth Banquet. Chairperson St. John said this was a
very good bargain and the difference of what the meal costs and what the Board pays
for the meal will be considered an in-kind sponsorship by Joal’s Restaurant.
Chairperson St. John said this was less than what the Board paid last year.
Ms. Miller thought that the cost of pasta was not as expensive as what was offered last
year, which was chicken, salad and baked macaroni. It was noted that the Board
cooked the macaroni and cheese and this was not supplied by Bud’s. Ms. Miller
thought the price was fair for what the Board was getting. Ms. Lengert inquired about
having heated trays available. Chairperson St. John will check on this with Joal’s to
make sure they will be available. Vice Chair Borovy informed the Board that the food
would be delivered at 7:00 p.m. Chairperson St. John stated that the presentations
would be made before dinner is served.
It was decided to ask the Winn-Dixie located at Federal and Woolbright if they would
donate a sheet cake for the banquet. Chairperson St. John noted that they had donated
a cake previously for the butterfly garden. It was decided to ask for a sheet cake that
would be half ‘n half with whipped cream frosting, if possible.
It was noted that there are paper products for use that were left from last year. Vice
Chair Borovy said he had both hot and cold cups available. Mr. Fisher inquired if coffee
would be served and Chairperson St. John said she would ask the City if the Board
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could borrow two coffee urns, one for regular and one for decaffeinated coffee. Vice
Chairperson St. John said she is coordinating with Ms. Sherri Claude to determine what
needs to be purchased. Chairperson St. John pointed out that if any Board member
makes any purchases for the banquet, they must use one of the City’s vendors.
Chairperson St. John said that Sam’s does not bill the City and the City does not have
an account with Sam’s.
Ms. Miller questioned if all the $1,500 would be spent on the banquet. The Board
reviewed what needed to be purchased for the banquet.
Ms. Lengert recommended purchasing canned sodas. Chairperson St. John said she
has already purchased the balloons at half-price. A helium tank would have to be
rented. Chairperson St. John said the colors of the balloons were pink and black, which
are the colors of the logo. It was agreed that banners would be displayed listing the
names of all the participants. Also, banners would be prepared listing the sponsors.
Chairperson St. Johnson asked Vice Chair Borovy for an update on the tee shirts. Vice
Chair Borovy said he has not heard anything. Chairperson St. John said she spoke with
Bruce Black and determined that tee shirts run approximately $5.00 to $5.50 per shirt.
Chairperson St. John said that last year the volunteers were given pins and this year
only the new members would be given pins. Since many of the participants received
pins last year, it was decided they should receive tee shirts. All participants would
receive framed certificates.
Ms. Lengert suggested only giving out tee shirts as opposed to pins and tee shirts. Vice
Chair Borovy said there were pins remaining from last for distribution. Mr. Fisher
suggested that the each participant should receive a tee shirt and a pin. Ms. Lengert
suggested that since there were still pins available that only pins be given out. Many
members felt that the children would like to receive an additional pin since many
children collect pins.
Motion
Vice Chair Borovy moved that every volunteer who turns in hours will be given a pin.
Ms. DeVries seconded the motion.
Ms. Davis thought it would be a good idea to give out tee shirts so that they could be
worn while the children are doing their volunteer work.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Vice Chair Borovy said he would be going to the schools next week to pick up the
hours. Vice Chair Borovy said the school verifies the hours of the participants. Ms.
Davis stated she works with the children in the Cherry Hill area and they do clean ups at
least once a month. Chairperson St. John said they should sign up and she would
furnish Ms. Davis with applications for the children. Ms. Davis was informed to turn in
the names and dates of each volunteer and to have each child complete an application.
Ms. Davis said she was required to keep a record for the youth crime prevention
program in the area. Ms. Davis was informed that this Board’s volunteer program
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begins on May 1 and goes through April 30 of the next year.
Ms. Miller did not think it was necessary to give out tee shirts if every participant would
be receiving a pin. Mr. Fisher felt that the tee shirts are a method of informing residents
what this Board does. Vice Chair Borovy estimated that 250 tee shirts would be needed.
Ms. Miller felt that receiving pins and scholarships are sufficient. Chairperson St. John
noted that only the top percentage of volunteers received scholarships and that last
year approximately 18 scholarships were awarded.
Mr. Waldman said that the pins should be used this year and then next year the issue of
tee shirts could be discussed again. Mr. Waldman said it would be nice if a sponsor
could be found who would pay for the tee shirts and felt the children were already
receiving a great deal from the Board. Ms. Lengert agreed with Mr. Waldman.
Chairperson St. John noted that anyone who participates in the National Clean up next
week would receive a tee shirt. Chairperson St. John said that the issue of tee shirts
could be further discussed at the workshop.
For clarification purposes, Chairperson St. John noted that the Board gives out savings
bonds, as opposed to an actual scholarship. Ms. Davis suggested contacting some
large corporations for scholarship contributions. Mr. Fisher suggested that the idea of
offering scholarships should be discussed at the Board’s next meeting.
Mr. Waldman said he has spoken with Ms. Deborah Young at Congress Middle School
and she has students who have done a great deal of volunteer work, but the students
won’t complete the necessary paperwork. Vice Chair Borovy stated he has
encountered the same problem and the children don’t want to complete the paperwork.
Also, Chairperson St. John noted the parent must sign the application.
Chairperson St. John showed the Board a sample of the invitation, which will be placed
in pink envelopes, which were left over from last year. Chairperson St. John said she
ordered the certificates and the frames. Chairperson St. John noted that Ms. Morera
has been making all the phone calls and Ms. Morera said she has completed about half
the necessary calls.
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B. Butterfly Garden – Workshop
Ms. Lengert indicated that some members of the Garden Club were unhappy with the
site that was selected for the Butterfly Garden. Vice Chair Borovy said the selection
was a group selection. Mr. Fisher stated that at the last meeting it was discussed that if
there is a particular area of the City that is in need of a Butterfly Garden, it would be
given consideration. Mr. Fisher said if the Garden Club has a recommendation for the
next Butterfly Garden, they should advise the Board now. Vice Chair Borovy said he
had spoken with members of the Garden Club and they were pleased with the location
of the Butterfly Garden since it was near Leisureville, where most of them live.
a Workshop on Saturday, May 22,
After discussion it was determined to hold
9:00 a.m. at the Library.
Mr. Waldman will check on the availability of the Library.
Chairperson St. John informed members that a member from the Sierra Club attended
one of the Board’s workshops and furnished the name of the person to contact at the
Audubon Foundation. Chairperson St. John referred members to a letter in their packets
to the Audubon Foundation and hopefully the request for a grant for the Butterfly
Garden will be approved.
Ms. Lengert inquired who maintains the Butterfly Garden once it is planted. Ms. Lengert
said that women from the Garden Club have been going over and doing the weeding
and thinks some other provisions need to be made. Chairperson St. John thought the
City had been maintaining the Butterfly Garden and will follow through with this with the
Park’s Department.
Vice Chair Borovy said the Butterfly Garden would be planted at the American Legion
Circle, not at the Veteran’s Park, which is on Ocean Avenue and West of I-95. Ms.
DeVries stated that there is an empty lot on Woolbright, across from the cemetery that
needs sprucing and thought this would be a good place for a Butterfly Garden, but was
informed this was not City owned property.
Chairperson St. John informed members that the Television Channel Nickelodeon has a
program called the “Big Help” and is a national program about volunteerism.
Information was sent to all Mayors in the United States urging the Mayors to motivate
the children in their community. Chairperson St. John said she received a resource
guide on how to set this program in motion. Chairperson St. John said she would like to
implement this program for the Butterfly Garden. Nickelodeon also sent Chairperson St.
John a video, which the Board members viewed. Chairperson St. John said she would
like the Butterfly Garden to become a “Big Help Project”. This would afford the Board
excellent coverage and the Board would be able to use the Nickelodeon logo.
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(Members discussed how cold the Conference Room was becoming and decided
to hold their meetings in the Commission Chambers from now on.)
Chairperson St. John advised members that the date for the planting of the Butterfly
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be Saturday, July 10, Saturday, July 17, or Saturday July 24
Garden would .
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The actual planting will take place on Saturday, July 17
and that Saturday July 24
was a back up date. Chairperson St. John reminded the Board that the Park’s
Department needs to be contacted for their assistance with the Butterfly Garden and
Vice Chair Borovy will follow through on this.
Members were also referred to an article about the Kids Ecology Corps. They would
furnish a 30’ education vehicle, which is airbrushed with a forest on the sides and
contains information about ecology. Chairperson St. John said it would be interesting to
have the vehicle present on site on the day of the planting.
Chairperson St. John said the member from the Sierra Club asked her if the Board
would like to have an article in their newsletter and if so, it must be submitted by May
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18. Vice Chair Borovy said he would contact Mr. Mike Fitzpatrick.
D. YOUTH EXPO
Mr. Fisher said that mailers are being created and one mailer will be sent at the end of
the school year informing people that the Youth Expo will be coming up in the year
2000. Also, an additional reminder will be sent at the end of the next school year and at
the beginning of the following year. Also, science will be added as a category. This
gives the Board a year and one-half to determine who will be participating and to locate
sponsors.
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E. YOUTH COUNCIL – 1 Meeting
Mr. Waldman said he was seeking direction from the Board. Mr. Waldman said the
Youth Council in Delray Beach reviewed with this Board how they were organized and
Mr. Waldman said it must be decided how a Youth Council would be approached. Mr.
Waldman suggested the Board could go to one of the teen club meetings and talk to
them about a youth council. Also, Mr. Waldman suggested having information available
at the banquet on the youth council. Mr. Waldman also said it needs to be determined
how the youth council should be structured. Secondly, it was must be determined if the
Youth Council would be making recommendations directly to the City Commission or
would they be made through this Board to the City Commission.
Mr. Waldman said the Board is going to have to come up with a more extensive concept
of what they want the Youth Council to be.
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Ms. Lengert said it has been discussed at prior meetings that the youth council would
be turned over to the teens. Mr. Fisher said the Board must come up with guidelines for
a youth council. Mr. Fisher said the Board should organize the first forum to explain
what is expected of the teens and does not think it would be appropriate to turn the
program over to the teens at this point. Mr. Waldman asked if the Board would like him
to speak with Carolyn Sims who is in charge of the teen club and ask her if the Board
could come and address the teens. Chairperson St. John suggested that Ms. Sims be
contacted to arrange for a meeting so that the Board can explain to the teens what a
youth council is.
Chairperson St. John stated that youth councils are generally run under Robert’s Rules
of Order. Ms. DeVries suggested that not only the teen center should be contacted, but
other teens should also be contacted through the youth volunteer bank. Mr. Waldman
said a flyer should be available at the banquet. After discussion it was determined that
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Mr. Waldman and Ms Davis would meet on Saturday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the Library
for the purpose of preparing a flyer to be available at the banquet. Chairperson St. John
said that if any other members could attend they would be welcomed. Mr. Waldman
said he would check on the availability of the Library.
Chairperson St. John said it is important that every board member work on all the
projects. Ms. Miller requested that some of the workshops be held in the evening as
she only has two days off and it would be easier for her to attend a workshop in the
evening.
workshop on the youth council be held on
Mr. Waldman suggested that the
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Thursday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Mall
so that other members could
attend.
Chairperson St. John reminded members that they should attend the Commission
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Orientation, which is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28.
E. TEEN CENTER
Chairperson St. John said there was nothing new to report. Chairperson St. John said
that the Recreation Department has been instructed to refer all calls on the Teen Center
to Mr. Waldman.
D. CHILD SAFETY FORUMS
Mr. Waldman said he contacted St. Joseph’s School and they will be getting back to
him. Hopefully, something can be worked out for May, but if not, something could be
planned for next year.
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Vice Chair Borovy said he collected $500 for the Youth Banquet and Chairperson St.
John said if any member needs a sponsorship package, she has them available. Mr.
Waldman suggested that Chairperson St. John leave some with Ms. Claude so that they
would be available for members.
G. WEB SITE –
http://www.ci.boynton-beach.fl.us
Chairperson St. John stated that some new pages will be added to the web site. Ms.
Morera is preparing them and will put them on disk.
H. OPEN FORUM
Chairperson St. John stated the Education Advisory Board is hosting theOpen Forum
and they have decided that the Commission Workshop will be their Open Forum. The
Community Relations Board will host the next Open Forum. Mr. Waldman said the date
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for that Open Forum will be June 19 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Library.
Chairperson St. John stated the intent of the Open Forum is to get the four Boards
together for the purpose of working together and exchanging ideas.
I. CHARTER REVISION–WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, JUNE 5 @ 9:00 a.m.
REMINDER NOTICE
J. BOWLING TOURNAMENT – SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1999
Mr. Waldman said the Manager advised him that the cost would be $2.50 per game plus
tax and any funds over that the Board would receive. Mr. Waldman said there was a
$20.00 entrance fee for each team. The children would receive the shoes for free and
adults have to pay for the shoes. It was suggested that pizza should be served again.
Mr. Waldman will have more details available at the next meeting.
K. CDF CONFERENCE
Chairperson St. John referred members to the letter from Ms. Melody Green dated April
9, 1999. In that letter Ms. Green informed Chairperson St. John that the City has
donated $1,500 for the Youth Banquet. Chairperson St. John said she applied for a
scholarship to attend the Conference and almost all of the cost of the actual registration
is being paid for. Chairperson St. John said that because of the scholarship, she is only
paying $55.00 for the conference. However, the air flight is $223 and the hotel room is
$126.00 per night. It was noted that it is important to stay at the hotel where the
conference is being held.
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Chairperson St. John stated at the last meeting she provided each Board member a
packet of the workshops and asked if there were any particular workshops any Board
member would like her to attend. Chairperson St. John said she was going the extra
day to attend “Mobilizing your Community to be Better Child Advocates”. Chairperson
St. John said she intended to take a total of six workshops on Friday and Saturday.
Mr. Fisher noted that in Ms. Green’s letter the City would not be paying anything for
Chairperson St. John to attend the Conference. Chairperson St. John said the hotel
room alone is over $500 and she is staying four nights. Chairperson St. John stated
that Ms. Green suggested in her letter that she approach the Board to offer some
financial assistance for her to attend the Conference.
Ms. Lengert said that any monies received by the Board are to be used for the children,
not for Chairperson St. John to attend a conference and that Chairperson St. John is
attending at her own discretion. Vice Chair Borovy said that Chairperson St. John
would be representing the City of Boynton Beach at the conference and any knowledge
she receives would benefit this Board.
Ms. Davis inquired why the City would not offer any assistance and Mr. Fisher said it
was not included in their budget. Ms. Miller said the City has said “no” and probably did
not want to set a precedent, otherwise every board member would be asking for money.
Chairperson St. John informed the members that they asked the City for $1,000 for a
contribution toward the Youth Banquet and the City contributed $1,500. Ms. Fisher said
that an important part of the Board is training and it is important for the Board to educate
itself. Ms. Lengert stated that perhaps a professional educator could be brought in to
benefit the entire board.
Mr. Fisher pointed out that the City did not contribute any money for the Conference
because of their budget, but noted the Board has money in its budget, which could be
utilized for this purpose. Ms. Miller felt that taking money from the Board’s budget was
wrong and if the Board wants Chairperson St. John to attend the conference they
should use money from their own pockets.
Vice Chair Borovy said when seeks sponsors, he does not specify how the money
would be used. Vice Chair Borovy said the funds are for operational costs of the Board
as well. Ms. Lengert said if this were the case, then everyone on the Board should be
allowed to attend the conference.
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Motion
Mr. Fisher moved that if any other Board member wanted to attend the conference the
cost would be at least $1,000. and that this Board would contribute $200 towards that
member’s attendance.
Chairperson St. John said she brought the issue to the Board as a citizen, not as a
Board member and asked that the Board support her as a representative from the
Board and it was agreed that Chairperson St. John would represent the Board at the
conference. Chairperson St. John said she was also going to approach the City
Commission to ask them if she could be a representative of the City of Boynton Beach
and to ask for their assistance with the costs. The Board’s City Liaison said the request
should go through her and that she would bring it to the attention of the City Manager.
At the same time, it was decided to ask the City for money for the Youth Banquet as
well. This request was also done through the City Liaison. The request was for $1,000
and they allocated $1,500.
Chairperson St. John quoted from Ms. Green’s letter wherein she suggested that
Chairperson St. John ask the Board for approval to use some of the sponsorship
dollars. Chairperson St. John said the request never went to the Commissioners, but to
the City Manager.
Mr. Fisher asked if there were any further comments on his motion. The motion died for
lack of a second.
Motion
Mr. Fisher moved that this Board contribute $250 towards the expenses for
Chairperson St. John to attend the CDF National Conference. Motion seconded
by Vice Chair Borovy.
Chairperson St. John said she would abstain from voting. Also, Ms. Davis noted she
could not vote since she was not a voting alternate tonight since all Board members
were present.
Ms. Miller stated she did not think the money should come from the Board’s funds. Ms.
Miller noted that Chairperson St. John had previously informed the Board that even if
she didn’t receive any financial assistance she was still going to attend the Conference.
Ms. Miller did not think this would look good to the other Boards.
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Vice Chair Borovy said he goes out and raises funds for the Board. Vice Chair Borovy
said he just raised $300 and this could be designated for Ms. St. John to attend the
Conference.
Mr. Waldman felt that Chairperson St. John’s attendance at the Conference would
benefit the children of Boynton Beach and did not agree with Ms. Miller’s comments.
Mr. Waldman said from his educational experiences whenever he went to conferences
some of the funds were defrayed. Mr. Waldman noted it was a conference on children,
about children and this is the Advisory Board on Children and Youth and this would
benefit the Board. Mr. Waldman said it was important to do what was right for the
children and not to worry what other boards might think. Ms. Lengert stated that when
sponsors contribute money, it is designated for a purpose.
Mr. Fisher said that money that is donated to this Board is donated to benefit the
children in the community of Boynton Beach. Mr. Fisher feels that Chairperson St. John
attending this conference would benefit the children in the community.
Ms. Lengert stated that the Board should secure a sponsor for the trip who would
specify that the funds be used for the trip.
Ms. Davis stated that when this had been previously discussed, Chairperson St. John
should have informed the Board that if the City contributes $1,500 would they approve
of her using $500 to help defray her costs. This would have given the Board an
opportunity to look over the agenda and give the issue consideration. Ms. Davis noted
the City gave $500 more than was requested for the banquet and Ms. Davis felt the City
might question the Board giving $500 towards the conference.
Vice Chair Borovy said he obtained a sponsor today that contributed $300 and Vice
Chair Borovy said he feels that his sponsor would be pleased to sponsor Chairperson
St. John’s attendance at the conference. Also, Mr. Fisher noted there is already an
additional $3,000 in the Board’s account.
Mr. Waldman suggested that Chairperson St. John make a report to the City
Commission on her attendance at the conference and Chairperson St. John said she
would be glad to make a report to the Commission.
Ms. Davis said that all the members on the Board serve without any compensation and
the City should appropriate funds in its budget for any Board member who wants to
attend a conference that would benefit the youth in the City. Ms. Davis said this should
be brought up at the Open Forum. Mr. Fisher said this could be brought up at the
Commission Orientation. Mr. Fisher pointed out that at the last meeting the Board voted
to have Chairperson St. John represent the Board at the conference.
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Ms. Miller said it did not matter which Board member obtained what sponsor and this
Board operates as one and the Board needs to be united. Ms. Miller said that sponsors
should be told what the money is for and Ms. Miller said this was not what the money
was raised for. Ms. Miller also agreed that some moneys should be put in the budget
for these purposes.
Vice Chair Borovy asked for a vote on the motion on the floor.
The motion passed 5-2
(Ms. Miller and Ms. Lengert dissenting)
(Ms. Dorothy Davis abstaining)
Mr. Waldman said the motion did not indicate where the funds would come from. Vice
Chair Borovy said he would obtain a letter from his $300 sponsor stating that they are
agreeable to sponsor Chairperson St. John’s attendance at the conference.
Motion
Mr. Fisher moved to amend his previous motion to state that the $250 towards the
expenses for Chairperson St. John to attend the CDF National Conference be
taken from the Children and Youth Advisory Board’s account. Vice Chair Borovy
seconded the amended motion.
Ms. Lengert said the money should only be used specifically for the children.
Vice Chair Borovy said he would obtain the letter which will be attached to the minutes
of the meeting.
Ms. Morera pointed out that all organizations have expenses and most sponsors realize
that some of the funds go towards overhead expenses.
Motion carried 5-2 (Ms. Miller and Ms. Lengert dissenting).
(Ms. Dorothy Davis abstaining)
L. COMMISSION ORIENTATION – April 28, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Library
Mr. Fisher reminded all Board members of the Commission orientation and Mr. Fisher
will be presenting a preview of the Board’s presentation to the members. The
presentation will take approximately 10 minutes.
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M. CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME
Mr. Waldman announced that there is a charity basketball game to benefit the Make-a-
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Wish Foundation on Friday, April 23 at Congress Middle School. The Congress
Middle School students will be playing the Boynton Beach Police Department and
tickets are available. Mr. Waldman stated the tickets were $5.00 for adults and $3.00
for children
Mr. Waldman and Mr. Fisher would be giving the presentation at the Commission
Orientation. Chairperson St. John said that after each Board makes its presentation,
there would be a round table discussion at which two representatives from each Board
would be present. The Board designated Mr. Waldman and Ms. DeVries to represent
the Board at the roundtable.
Members reviewed the presentation.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. KID’S KINGDOM PLAYGROUND
Chairperson St. John informed members that the Kid’s Kingdom Playground was
torched. Chairperson St. John stated the City is self-insured and the insurance
adjusters were present today and the City plans on rebuilding the playground. Mr.
Fisher suggested that this be added to this Board’s next agenda for follow up.
B. YOUTH BUILD
Chairperson St. John referred members to the material in their packets on Youth Build.
Chairperson St. John asked members to review this material which could be discussed
at the next meeting.
C. STUDENT AWARDS
Mr. Waldman said he would like to initiate an award for a graduating senior, such as a
good citizen award. Mr. Waldman said that criteria could be created and this Board
could act as a panel for reviewing and awarding of the applications. Mr. Waldman
requested that this item also be added to next month’s agenda for further discussion.
VIII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
None
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MEETING MINUTES
ADVISORY BOARD ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APRIL 19, 1999
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 7:00
p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Barbara M. Madden
Recording Secretary
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