Minutes 05-13-09
MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD MEETING
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN CITY COMMISSON CHAMBERS, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Brian Miller, Chair Thelma Lyons, Board Liaison
Belky Cruz
Judy Immer
Stanley Sorgman
Lloyd McCoy, Alternate
ABSENT:
Victor Norfus, Vice Chair
Blanche Hearst-Girtman
Paula Melley
Joyce Mura
Phyllis Stern
Floyd Zonenstein, Alternate
I. Call Meeting to Order – Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Miller called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Ms. Immer led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
II. Roll Call
The Recording Secretary called the roll.
III. Recognition of Visitors
None
IV. Approval of Agenda
The following announcement was added:
?Heart of Boynton meeting, May 18, 2008, 6:30 p.m., Carolyn Sims Center
Motion
Mr. McCoy moved to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Immer seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
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V. Approval of Minutes from March 11, 2009 Meeting
Motion
Mr. McCoy moved to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2009 meeting. Mr.
Sorgman seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
VI. Announcements:
Ms. Lyons announced future agendas would be sent via email. There was no objection
by the Board.
It was noted Ms. Mura and other Board members were attending a Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting this evening.
Ms. Lyons announced Family Fun Day, May 16, 2009, a free event to be held from
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Carolyn Sims Center. Food and beverages would be
available, but there would be a charge.
VII. Reports/Updates:
Pride in Boynton Update
Chair Miller noted the residents of Village Royale on the Green, the community in which
he resided, had participated in the Great American Cleanup on April 18 2009, planting
more than 100 bushes throughout the complex. The Four Sea Suns Condominiums had
participated as well.
Chair Miller reported three vacant lots in the vicinity of NW 10th Avenue and NW 1st
Street were completely covered with debris, despite the Great American Cleanup and
the use of trash receptacles. It was noted that approximately 95% of the litter in the
area of MLK Boulevard and the corner of Seacrest and Boynton Beach Boulevard, was
comprised of recyclable materials such as bottles, cans and plastics. It was suggested
the City or the Board provide incentives for the areas to be maintained regularly, as a
yearly cleanup was not sufficient. It was also suggested a program be established for
individuals to collect the recyclable materials in substantial quantities, and to be paid
nominally for their efforts. Other suggestions included a recommendation to the City
Commission for the placement of large recyclable bins, the formation of some type of
"litter police," water bill credits, reduced fines or other incentives for volunteers. Chair
Miller suggested a motion be made to recommend the City Commission find a workable
solution and take any measures necessary to ensure the vacant lots are kept free of
debris.
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Ms. Lyons noted she had worked with the residents in the Heart of Boynton, and they
had cleaned up the area every three months. She contended it was not the members
of the community, but rather non-residents, who had trashed the area.
Motion
Mr. McCoy moved that the City Commission investigate whatever methods were
available to get a handle on the litter conditions in specified areas within Boynton
Beach, and the lots that belong to the City or the CRA. Mr. Sorgman seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
VIII. Old Business:
With regard to correspondence received from Sister Lorraine Ryan as set forth in the
March 11, 2009 minutes, it was reported the water had been turned on at the
community gardens.
IX. New Business
A) Holiday Parade Discussion - Brian Miller
This year's Holiday Parade would take place on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 5:00
p.m. Chair Miller had already contacted representatives from Boynton Beach
Community High School who indicated they wished to participate to a greater extent
than the previous year. It was noted other high schools were welcome to participate.
B) Board Discussion - Future Board meetings falling on holidays (e.g.
November 11th, Veterans Day)
Ms. Lyons noted she would place this item on the next agenda, when it was anticipated
a full complement of the Board would be present. Chair Miller would coordinate the
meetings with the City Clerk.
C) Board Discussion - Summer break
Motion
Mr. McCoy moved to have July and December as the time to break. Ms. Cruz seconded
the motion that passed unanimously.
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Chair Miller would contact Officer Huntington to arrange for identification badges for the
Board members.
x. Adjournment
Motion
Ms. Immer moved to adjourn. Ms. Cruz seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Kahn
Recording Secretary
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