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Minutes 04-28-14 MINUTES OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD., BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014, AT 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Elizabeth Pierce -Roe, Chair Wally Majors, Recreation and Parks Director Catherine Scantlan, Vice Chair Charles Kanter Robert Lapin Trevor Rosecrans Renee Stern ABSENT: Michael Byrd 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Pierce -Roe called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ATTENDANCE Chair Pierce -Roe called the roll. A quorum was present. Mr. Majors announced the passing of alternate Board member Jack McVey. The City Commission will recognize his contributions to the community at their May 6, 2014 meeting. 111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Majors had one clarification from the March 24, 2014 minutes. Mr. Michael Byrd was present but was not mentioned in the minutes. Motion Ms. Scantlan moved to accept the minutes with the clarification. Ms. Stern seconded the motion that passed unanimously. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Dogs at Parks — Commission Meeting Follow Up 1 MEETING MINUTES RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FL. April 28, 2014 Mr. Majors announced this item was brought to the City Commission and was accepted. The Ordinances would be modified to reflect the changes. Once the Ordinances are passed, signs can be installed indicating leashed dogs would be allowed at Intracoastal, Jaycee, Dewey and Boynton Lakes Parks. The project would be on a trial basis for one year Feedback is important in order to report back to the City Commission in one year and Mr. Majors will work with the Communications Manager to develop a tool to collect information. The Park's maintenance staff would also be asked to give monthly reports on how the project has progressed. Ms. Stern inquired if disposal bags would be necessary. Mr. Majors stated they would not be necessary. People would have to be responsible for bringing their own waste disposal bags. Signs alerting people they must clean up after their dogs will be posted. If the City supplies the waste disposal bags and the station runs out of bags the Board will be held responsible for people who do not take ownership of their dogs Chair Pierce -Roe printed out Palm Beach County's Ordinance to see their rules for dog parks. She was surprised to see they do not allow four month old puppies in the parks. Mr. Majors stated all dogs are required to have all required vaccines by the time they are four months of old. B Skateboard Parks Mr Rosecrans stated the prices for building a skateboard park are very high and location is very important. A skateboard park should be centrally located so police and the public can monitor what happens in the park There are grants available through some skateboard foundations for $10,000 to $20,000, but the cost to build the park would range from $300,000 to $500,000. Mr. Majors commented Congress Middle School would be a great location. Funding would be a challenge, but potential venues should be determined first. Mr. Majors suggested reaching out to the School Board to see if they would be interested in this idea. Mr. Kanter suggested contacting a private company to invest in building a skateboard park and charge an entry fee. Mr. Rosecrans stated there are private parks in some counties and the opportunity is possible. Mr. Rosecrans inquired if the School Board has ever donated land for a project. Mr. Majors stated when Boynton Beach High and Congress Middle Schools were constructed the City gave money towards construction of their track and landscaping. It is not unusual for a City to work with the District in the development of a school 2 MEETING MINUTES RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FL. April 28, 2014 Mr. Rosecrans will contact some private companies to get a breakdown on cost and perhaps some engineers would be willing to donate some of their time. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Pickleball Harriet and Josh Kalin, 15942 Lomond Hills Trail, Delray Beach, were present to request the Board consider converting one or two community park tennis courts into multi - purpose courts in order to accommodate pickleball players. Ms. Kalin explained pickleball is played with a paddle and a wiffle ball on a court smaller than a tennis court. It is not expensive and easy to learn. It can be played by anyone of any age and is most popular with senior citizens who cannot otherwise play on a tennis court. Currently, the Hester Center has pickleball courts that can be used three days a week. Mr. Kalin stated Boca Raton painted red lines at a few of their tennis courts for pickleball boundary lines, but they do not interfere with the tennis lines. Although tennis nets are slightly higher in the middle than a pickleball net it can be used. Mr. Kalin commented the tennis courts at the Meadows would be a great place to have courts. Basketball or tennis shoes with a shallow tread must be worn to play. Ms. Scantlan suggested taking a tour to a selected court for a demonstration for the next meeting Ms. Stein commented there is a pickleball program at Hunters Run that has become very popular. Caloosa Park has eight dedicated pickleball courts and would be perfect to conduct the demonstration Ms. Scantlan was suggesting. Ms. Kalin stated they would like to bring pickleball to the City of Boynton Beach not just to the county. Mr. Majors will contact a few other counties to see exactly what is involved in making a tennis court a multi - purpose court A. Upcoming Events — Crazy Games for Kids May 17, 10:00 a.m. until 1200 p m. at Barrier Free Park As with past events Board members are asked to attend and help with surveys. 3 MEETING MINUTES RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD BOYNTON BEACH, FL. April 28, 2014 B. May Meeting The Board will not to have a meeting in May because of Memorial Day and will instead meet at Caloosa Park for a pickleball demonstration on June 23 at 6:30 p.m. VI. ITEMS FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S ATTENTION None VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Chair Pierce -Roe adjourned the meeting at 7 p.m. race Morales Records Coordinator 4/29/14 4