Agenda 10-25-21City of Boynton Beach
Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
City Hall Commission Chambers
100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach
October 25, 2021 - 6:30 PM
Agenda
I. Call To Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Agenda Approval – October 25, 2021
V. Approval of Minutes – September 27, 2021
VI. Unfinished Business
VII. New Business
a. November 22 & December 27 Recreation & Parks Advisory Board Meetings
b. Magic Wheels & Special Deals 2022
VIII. Public Audience
IX. Items For The City Manager’s Attention
X. Future Agenda Items
a. Holiday Parade & Activities
b. Tree Planting Project
XI. Next Meeting – November 22, 2021
XII. Adjournment
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
RECREATION & PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach
September 27, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: STAFF:
Elizabeth Pierce-Roe, Acting Chair Kacy Young, Recreation & Parks Director
Charles Kanter Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc.
Eugene Fagan
James Jenkins
Frando Patterson
ABSENT:
Julie Mondello, Chair
Joel Barsky
GUESTS:
Diane Valentini, Manager, Arts & Cultural Center
I. Call to Order
Acting Chair Pierce-Roe called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
Roll was called and a quorum was present.
IV. Agenda Approval – September 27, 2021
Motion duly made and seconded approving the September 27, 2021 agenda. In a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
V. Approval of Minutes – August 23, 2021
Motion made by Mr. Fagan, seconded by Mr. Kanter, to approve the August 23, 2021 meeting
minutes. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
VI. Unfinished Business
Mr. Fagan brought up the issue of the 1,200 trees which will be ordered in January, and their
intended location. Mr. Kanter also asked regarding the plan for planting. Mr. Young responded
he would bring the Parks Superintendent to the next meeting to provide a report to the Board. Mr.
Fagan will also reach out further to obtain more information.
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VII. New Business
a. Introduction of New Board Member
Mr. Frando Patterson was introduced and welcomed as a new Board Member.
b. Arts & Cultural Center Update
Ms. Diane Valentini, Manager, Arts & Cultural Center, stated that the Center had been officially
opened in October of 2020. She gave a power point presentation outlining their mission statement,
types of classes being held as well as the number of participants and incoming revenue;
participating independent contractors; rentals; special events; gallery exhibits; staffing;
community inclusivity and accessibility; partnerships; special projects; and marketing outreach,
including design and branding.
c. Fall Festival - October 16, 2021
Mr. Young reported on the upcoming Fall Festival planned for October 16, 2021 to be held at
Intercoastal Park. The festival will be free and will include a family friendly environment, food,
music, bounce houses, and a pumpkin giveaway. The City’s Youth Board will be hosting a
fundraising pumpkin carving contest.
VIII. Public Audience – None.
IX. Items for the City Manager’s Attention – None.
Mr. Kanter discussed his concerns regarding the problem of local manatee starvation, noting there
are parks in the City with lake vegetation and asking if manatees could benefit in any way. It was
suggested he contact the manatee rescue organization in Riviera Beach or the local loggerhead
turtle organization, and perhaps Orlando Sea World to see if there were any possibilities.
Mr. Young also offered to check on some resources, including the Wildlife Association.
X. Future Agenda Items
• Tree planting locations
• November and December meeting schedule
• Holiday parade and activities
XI. Next Meeting – October 25, 2021
VII. Adjournment
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With no further business to discuss, upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
[Minutes transcribed by L. Tayar, Prototype, Inc.]