Agenda 01-24-11
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
RECREATION & PARKS BOARD MEETING
January 24, 2011
6:30 P.M. SENIOR CENTER
1021 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
II. ATTENDANCE
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pence Park conversion to a Dog Park
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sara Sims master plan
B. Discussion about renaming Veterans Park in honor of Harvey Oyer
C. Save the Dates -
. Saturday, Feb. 5 - Oceanfront Boardwalk - 8am - Noon
. Monday, Feb. 14 - Congress Ave. Barrier Free Park - 4:30 - 5:30
. Wednesday, Mar. 9 - Jaycee Park Interpretative Public Art Markers - 3 - 5:30pm
. TBD - Boat Club Park
D. Future meetings
VI. Items for the City Manager's Attention
VII. NEXT MEETING: TBD
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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ACHIEVEMENT... A sense of .......... COMMUNITY...
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Ties to our HERITAGE... Respect for NATURE... IT STARTS IN PARKS!
MINUTES OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY BOARD
MEmNG HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010, COMMENCING AT6:00
P.M. AT THE CIVIC CENTER, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Betty Pierce-Roe, Chair
John McVey, Vice Chair
Corey Cook
Charles Kanter
Robert Lapin
Catherine Scantlan
Janelle Sloan
Wally Majors, Recreation and Parks Director
GUESTS PRESENT:
Ed Sloan
"Racquel"
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. ATTENDANCE
Chair Pierce-Roe called the roll. She noted Jody Rivers, Parks Superintendent, would
not be in attendance.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM: October 25,2010
Ms. Scantlan wished to note for the record that with regard to the third paragraph on
page 3, ''The Meadows did have an officially-endorsed vote of the people through the
Homeowners Association, and the yea votes in favor of the Park exceeded the nay
votes. "
Motion
Mr. Lapin moved to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Cook seconded the motion
that passed unanimously.
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Chair Pierce-Roe welcomed new member Charles Kanter, who provided his credentials.
Chair Pierce-Roe also welcomed Mr. McVey, who had been out while recovering from
surgery. She urged those members whose terms were to expire to submit their
applications.
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Parade Grand Marshal - Letter from Gene Moore
Mr. Moore's letter had previously been mailed to the members and was circulated for
review. Chair Pierce-Roe noted the Parade would commence at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday,
December 4th, and the members of the Boynton Beach Community High School Choir
were looking forward to participating in the Extravaganza. The viewing stand would be
located on SE 2nd Avenue next to the SunTrust Bank.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Annual Report
B. PowerPoint presentation about the Department
Mr. Majors pointed out Items "A" and "B" would be addressed simultaneously. He
spoke about the Financial Advisory Committee established by the City, advising that
each of the City Departments provided a presentation to the Committee members. In
its presentation, the Recreation and Parks Department imparted both a financial and
conceptual representation of the Department. The Annual Report and PowerPoint
presentation provided a summary of the achievements and goals of the Department
and the manner in which Recreation and Parks fit into the scheme of local government.
The Department's presentation likened local government to a car, explaining how to
"sell the car" or in essence convince someone to choose Boynton Beach over another
municipality. First impressions were crucial. If local government was a car, the Police,
Fire and Risk Management Departments would make the car safe, the City Manager's
Office, Planning and Zoning and ITS Departments would gUide and direct the car, the
Utilities and Public Works Departments would maintain the car, and the Recreation and
Parks Department would create the first impression.
Photographs taken by staff evidenced City facilities and the programs offered.
Numerous testimonials had been collected by staff from delighted program participants.
The photographs were not "stock" images, and the people shown were members of the
community. The Recreation Division boasted seven facilities and the Denson Pool. It
was noted 2,200 youngsters participated in the swimming program. The Sims Center
housed the Youth Empowerment Center and addressed teen and gang-related crime.
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The Hester Center was a vital component of the community and offered activities
sponsored by the Police Athletic League. Well over 200 boys and girls participated in the
dance classes at the Civic Center, and more than 200 programs were offered each year
including sports, pre-school and visual arts. The Parks Division developed 29 green
spaces, and maintained well over 165 acres of property. Other items discussed
included opportunities for intergenerational programming and appreciation of nature
through the City's Parks.
The Recreation and Parks Department budget included the Revenue and General Funds.
The Revenue Fund was established in 1992, and since that time, fees associated with
self-sustaining programs were transferred out of the General Fund and into the
Revenue Fund. The Department's budget also included the Transportation Division,
Cemetery and Mausoleum. The General Fund budget for Recreation and Parks totaled
approximately $4.5 million. More than $600,000 in revenues had been generated from
pavilion, facility and ball field rentals, as well as beach parking permits and boat-
launching permits at Boat Club Park.
The Recreation Division's Operating Budget had decreased over the past four fiscal
years. In fiscal year 2007-2008, the Operating Budget decreased from almost $2.8
million to approximately $2.5 million. The budget for the Parks Division had decreased
as well. A per-capita analysis performed by the City's Fire, Police and Recreation and
Parks Departments revealed the City spent a little more than $66 per resident.
The Transportation Division was funded through the City's Gas Tax. The service
included four Shopper Hoppers (''Transit Coaches") made possible through a County
grant. The coaches were maintained and operated by Division staff. Two other buses
owned by the Department were used for after-school programs and the Senior Center.
The Department had received accreditation and was currently going forward with the
re-accreditation application process. Mr. Majors noted the Board's involvement in the
Department's Strategic Plan and the Board's approval of the conceptual system map.
The Department had been engaged in a cost-recovery project and was attempting to
identify core services such as parks and playgrounds. It was believed the core services
were crucial and as such, should be available to everyone. However, it was felt the
Department should be able to recover direct and indirect costs incurred for programs
such as "Jazzercise" or a one-on-one tennis class. A cost-recovery pyramid had been
implemented, and it was determined the parks and playgrounds would fall at the
bottom, while programs for which recovery costs were sought, would be placed at the
top. The project was being completed in-house, saving the City between $50,000 and
$60,000.
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The Department had been aggressive in seeking grants. Since 2001, more than 38
grants had been received, with Jaycee Park being the most significant. For every $2.50
invested by the City in the Department for the grants, the Department had returned
almost $9.
A discussion ensued during the presentation regarding the impact to the Department if
a 15% cut were necessary. It was explained that a 15% cut would result in the loss of
12 positions, a reduction and/or elimination of building hours and programs, and it
would be difficult to maintain the parks as they are currently maintained.
Mr. Majors noted the presentation had been well received and the feedback received
from the Financial Advisory Commission had been positive and encouraging.
(Ms. Sloan left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.)
Mr. Majors discussed the downward trend at the Tennis Center and Oceanfront and
Boat Club Parks in terms of the number of permits sold. While the beach parking fee
had increased from $30 to $40, the number of permits sold had decreased. Discussion
ensued as to pOSSible measures that could facilitate the purchase and sale of permits.
Marketing the downtown area was discussed, and it was thought visitors could be
attracted to the area to view the monuments at Veterans/Bicentennial Park. Mr. Majors
suggested Ginny Shea, the City's Marketing and Promotions Manager, be invited to a
future meeting. The members concurred.
C. Pence Park conversion to a Dog Park
Mr. Majors noted Commissioner Holzman had inquired as to the feasibility of converting
Pence Park into a dog park and was asked to direct his inquiry to the Board. Pence
Park consisted of approximately 5 acres, dominated by a multi-purpose field. Staff had
investigated other dog parks, and it was revealed most were divided into three zones,
one for small dogs, one for large dogs and a rest area. The dog parks located in Boca
Raton and Palm Beach County consisted of three or four acres and cost approximately
$100,000 to maintain. The cost to maintain Pence Park in its current condition was
approximately $40,000-$45,000.
Commissioner Holzman had indicated he felt the conversion would be beneficial to the
downtown area by making it more of a destination pOint. Concerns expressed by the
Board members related to parking issues, the potential for dogs running loose in the
park, and the fact that the conversion would be too much of a compromise for the
community. It was suggested another downtown area be explored. Mr. Majors
proposed residents from the community be invited to the next Board meeting. The
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feedback provided could be taken into consideration, and a recommendation for the
appropriate use of the Park could be made by the Board.
D. Future Meetings.
This item was not discussed.
VI. Items for the City Manager's Attention
None.
Mr. Majors provided a replacement page for the orientation manual which reflected the
name change of Bicentennial Park to Veterans/Bicentennial Park.
VII. NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting would be held on Monday, January 24, 2011, 6:30 p.m., at the Senior
Center.
VIII. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Kahn
Recording Secretary
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7 REGULARS & 2 ALTERNATES
Staggered Three-year Terms for Regular Members
One-year Terms for Alternate Members
Established per Ordinance No. 61-2
2011
RECREATION & PARKS BOARD
MEMBER EXPIRES PHONE PROFESSION
COOK, Corey 12/13 902-7570 Mortgage
16 County Lake Circle Appt'd 3/17/09 cookcoreY@bellsouth.net Underwriter
(33436)
KANTER, Charles 12/12 369-7828 Writer,
2905 South Greenleaf Circle Appt'd 9/7/10 kanter c@bellsuth.net Marine Surveyor
(33426)
LAPIN, Robert 12/11 364-4081 Retired
4 Sutton Drive Appt'd 12/16/08 ROBERTLAPIN@AOL.COM
(33436)
McVEY, John Vice Chair 12/13 329-6025 Sales Rep
1729 Banyan Creek Ct. Appt'd 1/5/10 JMCWMSR@aol.com
(33436)
PIERCE-ROE, Elizabeth (Betty) Chair 12/11 436-8420 Business Mgr.
637 Oak St Appt'd 4/4/06 Golf Course
(33435) cou oleofbuckshc@gmail.com
SCANTLAN, Catherine 12/12 685-0413 Registered Nurse
13 Cedar Circle Appt'd 3/16/10 RN4Healing@aol.com
(33436)
SLOAN, Janelle 12/13 369-0333 Kid's Wear Design
14 Brentwood Drive Appt'd 4/5/05 ianelleed@aol.com
(33436)
ALTERNATES:
HOPPER, Brian 12/11 654-6797 Arborist
922 SW 2ih Terrace Appt'd 12/7/10 brianohopoer@aol.com
(33435)
OPEN 12/11
CITY EMPLOYEE
REPRESENTATIVES:
MAJORS, Wally - Recreation & Parks Director
RIVERS, Jody - Parks Superintendent
742-6255
742-6226
Updated: 12/08/10
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REMEMBERING HARVEY. . .
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On December 13, 2010 Harvey E. Oyer, Jr collapsed
at his office on Ocean Avenue into the arms of his
younger daughter Christian. Five days later on
December 18, he was placed in Hospice and life support
removed. All of us will miss him greatly.
Harvey had a greater capacity for love than most
people realized. He had many different kinds of love in
his everyday life.
He loved people whoever they were, and the details
of their lives, their families, their homes, their
occupations, and their children were importantly
committed to memory and recalled in great detail when
an occasion prompted him to share this information. He
knew specific details about ~undreds of people and
events and could freely articulate his knowledge with full
recall even years after first acquiring it.
He lOved his country, but especially Florida and Palm
Beach County and Boynton Beach where he was born,
attended SChool, grew up, established his businesses,
married and reared his children.
He loved his experiences and contacts in the Army,
and was proud of his service ;n the Reserves which
resulted in his retirement as a Lt. Colonel and led to
many long-time friendships. He attended Veterans'
celebrations regularly on Memorial Day, Flag Day, the
Fourth of July, and Veterans Day, and proudly belonged
to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and
other Military Organizations.
He loved History-American, European, Asian,
Ancient, Medieval, Modem, but conserving the history of
Boynton Beach he undertook with extra dedication. He
was a founder of the Boynton Beach Historical Society
and had served as President several times and
continuously on the Board of Directors. He was an
Associate Member of the Soynton Woman's Club and
wanted Boynton's historic structures to be preserved to
serve the community and to preserve the legacy of
Boynton's earlier citizens. His most recent hope was to
see the 1927 High School building restored and tumed
into a Community Cultural Center.
He loved supporting Boynton businesses and had
been PreSident of the Chamber of Commerce. He
rooted for local entrepreneurs. He was not opposed to
patronizing chains, but his favorite restaurants were
Hurricane Alley, Ellie's, Sculley's, Boynton Diner, D.J.'s,
and Jo-AI's--all independently owned.
He loved serving the community through activism in
his church, many Historical Societies, Kiwanis, the Red
Cross, the YMCA, the St. George Society, the VFW, the
American legion, City government, and by contributions
to countless non-profit organizations such as the
Salltation Army, the Audubon Society, the Nature
Conservancy, American Indian Retief, and others too
numerous to mention.
He loved his buildings taking considerable pride in the
roles his father and Ray Wilcox had had in building them.
He treasured his house and the cottage on North
Seacrest both dating to the 1920s, and the buildings on
the north side of Ocean Avenue on both sides of the
railroad track, some having been built before the Town of
Boynton was incorporated in 1920.
He loved the University of Florida and frequently
boasted to whomever would listen that he was a Gator
and that "We may win another championship this year..
He loved me as we continued to be best friends
despite endiQg a marriage of four years so we could
maintain separate residences. We continued to travel
together, to confide in one another, to share enthusiasm
for history, and to work to preserve those institutions in
which we held mutual interest.
But most of all, he loved his family-his Voss and
Oyercousins, his sisters Lois and Charlotte, and notably
his three children, Susan, Harvey III, and Christian and
her little sons, Joseph and. William. He was so proud of
the achievements of each of them and always beamed
with pride and delight when he spoke about them.
His passing leaves a void in all aspects of Boynton
history for what he knew and what we have not yet
discovered. It leaves, too, a void in our future lives. He
loved and served us each and everyone well.
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A MEMORIAL
Contributions to the Memory of Harvey E. Oyer, Jr. may
be made to either the Boynton Beach Historical Society,
P. O. Box 12, Boynton Beach, Fl 33425 or to the First
United Methodist Church of Boynton Beach, 101 N.
Seacrest Boulevard, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. For the
Historical Society, the Board of Directors and members
of the Oyer family will decide how gifts are to be used for
an appropriate memorial sometime in the future. 5