Minutes 10-09-13 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD MEETING HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE CHAMBERS CITY HALL
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Willie Swoope, Chair Matthew Graham, Board Liaison
Wendy Kelly, Vice Chair
Margaret Newton
Lesha Roundtree
Carol Porter
ABSENT:
Ben Lowe
Floyd Zonenstein
1. Openings
2. Call to Order
Chair Swoope called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. Roll Call
Roll call was taken A quorum was present.
5. Approval of Minutes from September 11 Meeting
Motion
Ms. Kelly moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Ms. Newton seconded the motion
that passed unanimously.
Chair Swoope announced both Mr. Lowe and Mr. Zonenstein would not be in
attendance for personal issues.
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MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 09, 2013
6. Announcements
There were no new announcements to discuss
7. Approval of Agenda
a. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
There were no additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda.
b Adoption
There were no adoptions to the agenda.
Motion
Ms. Roundtree moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Kelly seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
8. Public Audience
There was no audience present.
9. Old Business
a Update on Survey Results — Matthew Graham
Mr. Graham reported he spoke with the Assistant City Manager, Carisse LeJeune and
she would attend the next Board meeting in November to discuss the outcome of the
survey and the direction the City will take in regards to the Board.
Chair Swoope asked if Ms. LeJeune would have the results of the survey and a report
from the Commission in regards to the direction the Commission wants the Board to go
Mr. Graham responded Ms. LeJeune indicated she will be reporting to the Board prior to
going to the Commission. Mr. Swoope stated this would mean the Board will not know
its full status until December or early January. Mr. Graham indicated he was not sure if
that is the direction Ms. LeJeune will take in November.
Ms. LeJeune would be present to report her findings and possibly what the City is
recommending or approving.
10. Special Business
There was no special business to discuss.
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MEETING MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OCTOBER 09, 2013
11. New Business
a. November Meeting Status
Chair Swoope stated the Board now knows it will be receiving a report from the City
Manager's office in November and there is no need to discuss this item.
b. Rehabilitation Homes
Ms. Newton reported no one in her area had gotten any information about rehabilitation
homes in the neighborhood. Speaking with the neighbors in her community none were
aware these homes even existed. Ms. Newton would like to know what the City's policy
is on these types of homes and how the communities are notified. She would like to get
information on any ordinances that might explain the regulations on these homes, what
function they have and what type of rehabilitation homes are allowed or not allowed in a
residential area. Ms. Newton commented she did not think her area allows commercial
entities Delray had major issues with these types of homes and eventually the Delray
Commission had to step in and stipulate where these homes could function and how
many people could reside in them.
Ms Newton contended once the Board receives the answers, the community should be
invited to the discussion. Ms. Kelly responded these types of homes are licensed
through the Department of Children and Families and generally speaking these homes
can open anywhere as long as it is considered a residence. Ms. Kelly felt it is only
when the community voices their concerns something is done about it.
Mr. Graham stated there was a Commission meeting two or three months ago where it
was discussed. Either the City Attorney or the City Manager can address any questions
regarding this issue. Mr. Graham said he would look into it and get back to the Board.
Ms. Newton wanted to state she is not against these types of homes, but just needs
information. Chair Swoope replied the questions and concerns Ms Newton had were
valid and should be addressed.
10. Adjournment
Ther being no further business to discuss, Chair Swoope adjourned the meeting at
7: m
race Morales
Records Coordinator
10/10/13
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