Agenda 07-25-22 City of Boynton Beach
Recreation &Parks Advisory Board
City Hall Commission Chambers
100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach
July 25, 2022 - 6:30 PM
AAgenda
I. Call To Order
11. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Agenda Approval —July 25, 2022
V. Approval of Minutes — June 27, 2022
VI. Unfinished Business
VII. New Business
a. Recreation & Parks Department New Staff Introductions
b. Parks System Master Plan Presentation by 2GHO, Inc and Perez Planning, LLC
c. Parks System Master Plan Logo
d. Wilson Park Improvements — Playground, Fitness Equipment and Park Amenities
e. Veteran's Monument Dedication Cermony
VI 11. Public Audience
IX. Items For The City Manager's Attention
X. Future Agenda Items
a. Pickleball —August 22, 2022
XI. Next Meeting —August 22, 2022
XII. Adjournment
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RECREATION&PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
100 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach
June 27, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: STAFF:
Julie Mondello, Chair Kacy Young, Recreation & Parks Director
Elizabeth Pierce-Roe, Vice-Chair Jennifer Oh, Recording Secretary, Prototype
Sean Conklin
Charles Kanter
James Jenkins
Eugene Fagan
Frando Patterson
ABSENT:
Dan Winters, Sr., Alternate
Geoffrey Campbell, Alternate
GUESTS: None.
I. Call to Order
Chair Mondello called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
11. Pledge of Allegiance
111. Roll Call
Roll was called and a quorum was present.
IV. Agenda Approval — June 27, 2022
Chair Mondello added the Senior Center as Item D under New Business, and Leashed
Dogs as Item E under New Business.
Motion was made by Mr. Fagan, and seconded by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe, for the June
27, 2022 agenda approval, with two items added to New Business. The motion passed
unanimously.
V. Approval of Minutes — May 23, 2022
Motion made by Mr. Fagan, and seconded by Vice Chair Pierce-Roe, to approve the
Minutes from the May 23, 2022 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Minutes - Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
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VI. Unfinished Business
a. Park Survey
Kacy Young, Recreation and Parks Director, stated that he thinks this item should be
continued on the agenda for the next few meetings until the Board wishes to remove it.
He said that once the Park Survey is developed, the Board can make updates if they
choose.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe stated that she had questions in regards to the Senior Center,
dogs, and parks.
Mr. Young replied yes, it is up to the Board to decide whether to keep it under Park Survey
or Unfinished Business, as a different item, so that everyone is aware when to discuss
items from the Park Survey.
Mr. Fagan asked if it could be named "Results from Park Visits," instead of Park Survey.
Chair Mondello commented that she liked that. She stated that she would put a
spreadsheet together, so that all feedback is in one place.
Mr. Young clarified that the agenda item will be named "Results from Park Visits" under
Unfinished Business moving forward. He asked if anyone had any comments or revisions
to the Park Survey.
There was consensus on the title name "Results from Park Visits."
Chair Mondello stated that she thought the only thing Board Members would have is
comments regarding things seen at one park, that are not seen in other parks. She
commented that she did not think there was anything to add that did not cover the basics.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe suggested Additional Comments be added.
Mr. Young stated he would bring that back to the Board next month.
b. Parks System Master Plan
Mr. Young stated that he added this item to the agenda, and will keep it on there as they
go through the process of the Parks System Master Plan, as it will be an opportunity to
provide updates to the Board. In response to Vice Chair Pierce-Roe, Mr. Young stated
that tomorrow's Public Input Meeting is online only.
Mr. Fagan provided an update of the June 6, 2022 Community Input Meeting. He stated
that different boards were set up, so notes could be taken, and they got to see people,
talk to them in person, and get feedback from those who use the park. He said that One
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lady mentioned that she likes the Sara Simms Park, but noted that the playground is run
down and asked if anything could be done about that. He explained that there is a
scientific system to gage different uses and times, what they need, expect, and see, and
how the budget would be allocated. He said that toy coins were put into different cups so
that they could see where the residents would like the money to be spent.
Chair Mondello commented that it was nice that the meeting was interactive. She asked
what some of the big comments were besides the Sara Simms Park.
Mr. Fagan stated that he was surprised to see how many people were willing to spend
more money on taxes, for more and better parks, and a breakdown was given on how
much.
Mr. Young stated that the question was to gage the community's outlook on whether they
would be willing to vote for a Parks Bond in the future. He explained the different items
that the Consultants brought to the meeting, and the exercises that were done. He said
that the Consultants are currently compiling the information, and there is one Community
Input Meeting left, which is via Zoom on June 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. He mentioned that
the information is available on the City's website and at the project website, which is
reimaginerecreationboynton.com., and they will have live updates on the website,
information on the meetings, presentations, and step by step updates on the process for
the Parks System Master Plan.
Mr. Fagan mentioned that the public had their own meeting on Tuesday night and
Wednesday, and that City staff members had their point of view. He said that the
Consultants will come back with recommendations and ideas, which they will develop
after that.
VII. New Business
a. Sunshine Law
Mr. Young distributed a copy of the Statute, and stated that there were conversations with
Legal regarding the Statute, how it works, and how the meetings must be recorded. He
said that he asked about the history of the Statute, and it has not changed, but the way it
is viewed by the public has changed, which opens them up to the possibility of being sued
if meetings are not conducted the right way. He mentioned that he will continue to work
with Legal to see if there is a way to have meetings in the realm, where the Board takes
a tour, but at this point, visiting the parks and bringing information back to the Board is
probably the best way.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe commented that Mayors came with the Board in the past.
Mr. Young reiterated that advice from Legal is not to conduct the meetings that way, until
they determine a different way to do so. He said that with the Parks System Master Plan,
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the Consultants will meet with this Board and take them through some of the exercises
and get their input, and that an online survey will go out, along with a Needs Assessment
Survey, to randomly selected residents, sometime in early to mid-August, or early
September, and the online survey will be available to everyone.
Chair Mondello commented that the Needs Assessment was started prior to the
pandemic, and were going to be open to the entire community.
There was discussion regarding the data collected.
Mr. Young indicated that residents will be randomly selected from Boynton, but they are
going to do another Needs Assessment with the Parks System Master Plan.
b. Funfare Summer 2022
Mr. Young advised that the Summer Edition of Funfare is available at all recreation
centers and it is online at wemakelifefun.com, under Program Registration. He said that
he will bring a copy to the next meeting for everyone.
c. Parks and Recreation Month
Mr. Young announced that July is considered Parks and Recreation Month, and they are
on the July 5, 2022 City Commission agenda to receive a Proclamation from the Mayor
to recognize the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month. He mentioned that there
is a list of events that will take place during Parks and Recreation Month, and they are
encouraging residents to visit parks and engage in recreation activities during July.
d. Senior Center
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe stated that she visited the Senior Center and was surprised how
many people regularly attend. She spoke about the different activities available there, and
asked if the City might have some things to donate as gifts for prizes, and if they could be
a little more involved with the Senior Center. She explained that many seniors live alone,
and they are in so much need of being out and getting with the community, and she thinks
the City can offer more opportunities. She asked when the last time the Senior Center
was painted or when a thorough cleaning was done, and she does not know if the buses
work anymore. She noted that they are working on the system so everyone can punch in
for the last two weeks.
Mr. Young indicated that they migrated to Rec Trac 3.1 from 2.3, and there is a system
glitch, which they are currently working on to get back up. He said that they are in the
process of ordering two new touch screens for the Seniors and plans are being made to
clean up the Senior Center.
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Vice Chair Pierce-Roe commented that in the Senior Center, she noticed a television in
the workout room, but it is not plugged in, and suggested that something be installed for
patrons to watch while they are walking on the treadmills. She mentioned that she heard
the Senior Advisory Board spends some time at the Senior Center and they donated
dinners during Thanksgiving, and suggested that they meet with that Board.
Mr. Young stated that the Senior Advisory Board has almost all new Board members and
they have decided to meet monthly at 2:00 p.m. He asked if anyone had any suggestions
for the type of gifts or prizes to give away.
Chair Mondello suggested using things left over from Marketing and in Recreation and
Parks such as water bottles, backpacks, etc. She noted that the Sustainability Department
is always giving things away.
Mr. Patterson stated that the Recreation and Parks Department recently sent out a survey
to see what Departments give away at events and perhaps those could be given to the
Senior Center.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe mentioned that the Senior Center has their own little library, so if
there are any extra DVD's, books, games, or puzzles, they like things like that. She noted
that Publix delivers to them frequently, but it would be nice if the City could see if there
are any other places that can do things for them especially around certain holidays.
e. Leashed Dogs
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe stated there was a Statute that needed to be changed, because it
did not for allow dogs on leashes in any parks. She explained that they added dog poop
bags and bins, and signs, in the dog friendly parks. She stated that at the Intracoastal
Park many people use it to walk, and many have their dogs on a leash, and although the
new magazine says it is dog friendly, there are no dog bags or signs.
There was discussion regarding the signs, which parks in the City should be dog friendly,
and concerns regarding people cleaning up after the dogs.
Chair Mondello stated that she thinks parks have become more popular and important
since the pandemic. She commented that everyone started a new habit of frequenting
parks, because that was the only place they could go and feel comfortable, and it is has
been in their routine.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe mentioned that the survey was conducted the last week of
February and everything closed in March due to the pandemic, so they never got a chance
to get into all of the information. She said that her first question was if the world is shutting
down, perhaps they need to pay more attention when parks reopening because people
will want to go out and not be isolated inside. She suggested that maybe three or four
workout stations can be placed at Intracoastal Park, which is a hidden jewel.
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Mr. Conklin stated that he assumed dog family parks are more appealing to families,
younger people, and single people. He commented that if the City wants to attract more
people like that, having more dog friendly parks will probably be a benefit.
Chair Mondello stated that she thinks many people bring their dogs to parks and do not
know they are not supposed to be there. She said that the parks with no dogs allowed
should be on a list, and those parks would just have a playground.
There was discussion regarding signage.
Mr. Young asked the Board to bring any additional parks they would like to have on the
list to the next meeting.
VIII. Public Audience
Ernest Mignoli, resident, 710 NE 7t" Street, Unit 407, Boynton Beach, stated that no
matter what is reported to the parks, they do not want to hear it. He discussed some of
the issues he has come across over the last five days. He mentioned the Pride Flag
intersection and stated that the City is forever responsible to maintain the intersection and
it is a Federal crime for anyone who defaces it. He stated that he called the Police and
provided film of the cars and people on the two corners, but they did not care.
IX. Items for the City Manager's Attention
In response to Vice Chair Pierce-Roe, Mr. Young advised that James Stables is the
current Interim City Manager.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe mentioned giving something to the Senior Center such as
donations, updating equipment, or giving money for instructors.
There was discussion regarding the lawn maintenance contract that the City has with
Caico Lawn Maintenance; the lawn maintenance not being up to par; which parks are
maintained by the City or Caico; and accountability for Caico on their quality of work.
Mr. Young advised they recently hired a Park Superintendent and a Park Compliance
Manager, who started today, along with a Cultural Art Program Manager. He said that on
July 5, 2022, they will have a Marketing Manager start with the Recreation and Parks
Department, so he will bring those new staff members to a meeting to introduce them and
give the Board an opportunity to talk to them. He stated that the overall branding of the
City will be the same; their position with be a liaison between Recreation and Parks and
Marketing, but they will handle the responsibility of the Recreation and Parks Department
Marketing tasks.
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Vice Chair Pierce-Roe mentioned closure of the ramp to boaters for festivity parking at
Intracoastal Park. She commented that people pay $200 to have a permit to put their boat
in there and one of the largest boating days is the 4t" of July. She said that in the past,
there was parking in another area and buses shuttled people from the Downtown or from
the Boynton Beach Mall to the park. She commented that last year was the first time the
ramps were shut down in 25 years, and the only other time was during the pandemic, and
that she thought they could look into that.
There was discussion regarding the closure of the boat ramp at Intracoastal Park, and
the security concern with the fireworks for the 4t" of July celebration.
Mr. Young advised that there will be shuttle services from City Hall from Town Square for
the 4t" of July.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe asked if shuttles from the Boynton Beach Mall could be
considered, so there is plenty of parking.
X. Future Agenda Items
• Pickleball —August 22, 2022
XI. Next Meeting — July 25, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Chair Mondello reminded everyone that on June 28, 2022, there will be a Public Input
Meeting, the concert on Friday, July 1, 2022, and the 4t" of July on Monday.
Vice Chair Pierce-Roe advised that she would not be at the July 25, 2022 meeting.
VII. Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, upon motion duly made and seconded, Chair
Mondello adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
[Minutes transcribed by C. Guifarro, Prototype, Inc.]
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