Minutes 07-27-09
MINUTES OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY BOARD TOUR MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 27,2009, AT 6:00 P.M.
COMMENCING AT THE BOYNTON BEACH CIVIC CENTER, BOYNTON BEACH,
PRESENT:
Betty Pierce-Roe, Chair
William Orlove, Vice Chair
John Allard
Tom Gresh
Robert Lapin
John McVey
Janelle Sloan
Jody Rivers, Parks Superintendent
ABSENT:
Betsy Wallshein-Radin, Alternate
Corey Cook, Alternate
I. CALL TO ORDER
A tour commenced at 6:30 p.m. from the Civic Center.
II. ATTENDANCE
Attendance was taken with the above members noted as present.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 22, 2009 AND JULY 13, 2009
Motion
Vice Chair Orlove moved to approve the June and July minutes. Mr. Allard seconded
the motion that unanimously passed.
New member Tom Gresh was introduced. Mr. Gresh was born in Florida, raised in
Boca Raton, and moved to Boynton Beach 10 years ago. He works in Pompano Beach,
and was a yacht captain for eight to ten years. He currently sells insurance.
On the way to Girl Scout Park, Ms. Rivers pointed out Harmony Park, which was the
smallest City park. The Arts Commission wanted to have some type of water feature or
artwork there; however, there are no funds for artwork. The City Commission recently
accepted the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board ranking of parks; but it was noted
there was no formal discussion about the disposition of all the parks.
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Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
Boynton Beach, Florida
July 27, 2009
The members toured the following parks and would reserve comment on them until the
next meeting: Girl Scout Park, Forest Hill Park, Hibiscus Park, Pioneer Canal Park and
Laurel Hills Park.
Several parks had equipment replaced. All the parks signs were standardized. Pioneer
Canal Park was of special note as the Park was the only Park with fresh water ramp
access through the C-16 Canal. Additionally, part of Pioneer Canal Park was donated
by HSBC Bank.
IV. New Business
A. Placement of public art called ''The Family."
The Arts Commission approved the purchase of "The Family" artwork. It was
anticipated art would be placed at several of the parks. The Arts Commission was
looking for a recommendation from the Recreation and Advisory Board as to its
placement.
Motion
Mr. Lapin moved to place "The Family" at Jaycee Park. Mr. McVey seconded the
motion that unanimously passed.
V. Next Meeting
The next meeting was scheduled for August 24,2009.
V. Adjournment
The tour meeting concluded at 7:35 p.m.
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