Minutes 06-28-21 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
RECREATION&PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach
June 28, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: STAFF:
Julie Mondello, Chair Kacy Young, Recreation &Parks Director
Betty Pierce-Roe, Vice Chair Eleanor Krusell, PR & Marketing Director
Eugene Fagan Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc.
Victor Gaud
Charles Kanter
ABSENT:
Jo6l Barsky
Jacob Schwartz (alternate)
Brian Bonnell (alternate)
L Call to Order
Chair Mondello called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
IL Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
Roll was called and a quorum was present.
IV. Agenda Approval—June 28, 2021
Mr. Young added announcement of the 4th of July celebration to the agenda.
Motion made by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe, seconded by Mr. Fagan, to approve the Agenda for June
28, 2021. In a voice vote,the motion passed unanimously (4-0).
V. Approval of Minutes —May 24, 2021
Motion made by Mr. Gaud, seconded by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe, to approve the minutes of the
May 24, 2021 meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (4-0).
Ms. Krusell reported on the City's upcoming 4th of July celebration which will include vendors,
main stage acts, a children's area with DJ, fireworks, kids' activities, contests, games, and veteran
honoring. Parking and buses will be provided and a Covid-19 testing and vaccination tent will be
set up. The boat ramp will be closed on July 4th.
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VI. Unfinished Business - None.
VII. New Business
a. Selection of Board Chair
Nomination made by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe to reappoint Julie Mondello as Chair. With no other
nominations, Ms. Mondello was reappointed as Board Chair.
b. Selection of Board Vice-Chair
Nomination made by Chair Mondello to reappoint Betty Pierce-Roe as Vice Chair. With no other
nominations, Ms. Pierce-Roe was reappointed as Board Vice Chair.
C. Camp Boynton Summer Camp
Mr. Young stated that all Covid restrictions had been lifted as of June 21 st. Participant numbers
have increased steadily for the summer. This is a 7-week camp which will include field trips,
swim lessons, drowning prevention, and water safety.
Chair Mondello suggested that swim lessons be scheduled right after camp instead of scheduling
separately.
d. Boynton Beach Senior Center
Mr. Young advised the center is now fully open for all programs and activities. The senior lunch
program has started up again. Registration is still required for membership, however, membership
periods will be extended for this year.
e. July is Parks and Recreation Month
The City is proclaiming July "Parks and Recreation Month." As they are planned, a list of events
to take place will be posted on the website.
VIII. Public Audience - None
IX. Items for the City Manager's Attention
Mr. Gaud inquired regarding a tree planting program and was advised by Mr. Young that the
Sustainability Department will be holding tree planting events to be scheduled at various parks
and locations. Tree giveaways will include fruit trees.
With regard to Mr. Fagan's previous request for a dog station at Dewy Park, Mr. Young reported
that a station has been installed on the corner in the park.
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Chair Mondello asked about conducting neighborhood assessments to identify non-native trees.
Mr. Young suggested this may be in the Comprehensive or Sustainability plan. He will check and
report back.
X. Future Agenda Items
• Needs Assessment Presentation- The consultant has been out of the country and is not
yet available to make a presentation.
• Community Greening Tree Planting Projects - A presentation will be given to discuss
the program and upcoming locations.
XI. Next Meeting - July 26, 2021.
VII. Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, upon motion duly made and seconded, Chair Mondello
adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
[Minutes transcribed by L. Tayar,Prototype,Inc.]
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