Minutes 08-28-17 MINUTES OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD MEETING HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
ON MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2017, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Betty Pierce-Roe, Chair Wally Majors, Recreation and Parks Director
Christina Johnson Glenda Hall, Forestry and Grounds Manager
Charles Kanter Brigitte Chiappetta, Prototype, Inc.
Julie Mondello
Renee Stern
Daniel Shapiro
Eric Ammon, Alternate
ABSENT:
Michael Byrd
Lisa Browne-Banic, Alternate
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by Chair Pierce-Roe.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
II. ATTENDANCE
Roll was called, and a quorum was present.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- July
Motion made by Ms. Stern, seconded by Ms. Mondello to approve the minutes of the July
24, 2017, meeting with the following correction:
Christina Johnson arrived late, but was in attendance.
In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (7-0).
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Non-motorized Vessel Dock
Mr. Majors clarified that they obtained permission from the State to relocate the dock for
kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats that was discussed at the last meeting to Oyer Park at
the location identified in the diagram he handed out. They also received verbal approval
from the permitting agency (Department of Environmental Protection). The grant is from
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the State of Florida, called Recreational Trails. That grant allows the enhancement of
non-motorized vessel opportunities.
Also, as part of the grant, they have to install signage (educational in nature) and
landscaping that they indicated they would at Intracoastal Park primarily to make sure
people stay out of the conservation area. Mr. Majors noted that the dock will be ADA
compliant.
Mr. Majors believed the location was chosen based on the depth of the water there. He
also felt there would be no major impact on the other docks there. It is about 24 feet by
24 feet and will have rails for safety. Construction on the dock is awaiting the agreement
from the State to commence work.
Mr. Majors noted that more handicapped parking spaces are not required at this point.
Chair Pierce-Roe wondered if they would widen the circle where people load and unload
to make it more convenient for people with disabilities, and Mr. Majors said they would
look into it.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Holiday Parade Grand Marshal
This Board has been asked by the Mayor to invite Vincent Wilfork, a Boynton Beach native
who attended the University of Miami and is retiring from professional football, to be the
Grand Marshal this year. Staff sent the invitation and said that in case Mr. Wilfork does
not accept, they want time to find an alternate, and will wait until the end of September
for him to respond.
B. Kids' Club/Fit to Play
Mr. Majors spoke about the importance of physical fitness for children. The Parks and
Recreation Department has pledged to avoid unhealthy snacks at their events, and the
after-school programs will participate in Fit to Play. There will be one hour of physical
activity before the children do homework. They will conduct voluntary fitness level
measurements before and after and will be sensitive about it.
Parents have to sign a permission slip for their child to participate, but children will not be
forced to participate. The program will be five days a week.
C. Upcoming Events
• Sand Sifters Beach Clean-Up @ Oceanfront Park-Saturday, Sept. 2, 8:30 a.m.
o Every Saturday
• For the Love Surfing @ Oceanfront Park - Saturday, September 23, 3:00 a.m.
o Had 40-50 children with special needs at the last event
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o Partnership with local nonprofit
• Fall Festival @ Intracoastal Park - Saturday, October 16, 3:00 p.m.
o Board is asked to come out and do surveys
The "Fun Fair" is available online or can be mailed or emailed upon request.
VI. ITEMS FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S ATTENTION - None
VII. NEXT MEETING: September 25, 2017
They will be discussing the Master Plan.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
[Minutes transcribed by J. Rubin, Prototype, Inc.]
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