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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 21, 2008
The July 21, 2008 regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, by Chair Tory
Buckley.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
The Municipal Services Coordinator called the roll.
Members Present: Tory Buckley, Chair
Tim Frohling, Vice Chair
Carolyn Chaplik
Mary Anne Hedrick
Arnie Schneider
William Sonnenreich
Ernest Volonte
Members Absent: None
Also Present: David Levy, Vice Mayor, Council Liaison
Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director, Staff Liaison
Tim Kasher, Recreation Superintendent, Alternate Staff Liaison
Mike Kelly, Parks Director
Kevin Kern, Golf Professional/Course Manager
IV. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS
None.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Carolyn Chaplik noted the second and third motions were seconded by Arnie Schneider.
MOTION
A motion was made by Carolyn Chaplik for approval of the June minutes as amended.
Ernest Volonte seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved, 7 -0.
VI. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
Vice Mayor David Levy reported the following information.
• At the last City Council meeting, July was proclaimed National Parks and Recreation
Month.
• Councilmember Jody Barnett introduced the possible purchase of the 82 -acre District
Park from Palm Beach County for $4.5 million. City Council was favorable to the
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I purchase with Councilmember Russo suggesting a possible referendum. The County
2 wants the land put into conservation. Some civic uses may be considered.
3 • Scott Smith and William Olsen were appointed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
4 (RAB) alternates and William Sonnenreich was moved up to a regular member.
5 • Discussion ensued regarding the purchase of the District Park and its possible
6 restrictions and uses.
7 • Recreation Director Charlotte Presensky suggested Vice Mayor Levy report the RAB's
8 concerns and comments to City Council. Recreation Director Charlotte Presensky
9 summarized the discussion as the Board strongly supports the purchase of the property,
10 but without deed restrictions. If that is not feasible then the possibility of a sunset clause
11 could be considered stipulating the deed restriction of 5 or 10 years as conservation after
12 which time the City can decide the use, but it will always remain Parks and Recreation
13 land dedicated to public use.
14 • The Board voted unanimously, 7 -0, to support Recreation Director Presensky's
15 suggestion of Vice Mayor Levy reporting the summarized comments to the City
16 Council.
17 • John Chaplik stated his support for the purchase of the District Park with deed
18 restrictions for a public purpose, but not to conservation only.
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20 VII. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
21 Recreation Director Charlotte Presensky reported the following information.
22 • William Olsen and Scott Smith are the new Board members and they will attend
23 orientation on July 22, 2008. Their first official meeting will be September 15, 2008.
24 • Board members coming up for renewal were asked to advise Recreation Director
25 Presensky of their intention to remain on the Board or to retire.
26 • The August meeting is cancelled because of conflict with the first week of school.
27 • Two new grant applications will be presented at the September 15, 2008 meeting.
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29 VIII. OLD BUSINESS
30 • The Plant Drive/Lilac Street Master Plan drawing based on earlier RAB discussion was
31 presented. Discussion among Board members regarding further modifications ensued.
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33 IX. NEW BUSINESS
34 • None.
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36 X. UPDATES
37 1. Construction Services
38 Recreation Superintendent Tim Kasher reported on:
39 - PGA National Park
40 - Burns Road Recreation Center old pool.
41 2. Recreation
42 Recreation Director Charlotte Presensky reported:
43 - City hosted County lifeguard competition.
44 - Mako Sharks won swim meet.
45 - Discussed using City facilities for intramural sports with Palm Beach Community
46 College.
47 - Summer Camp ends August 8, 2008.
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- Riverside Youth Enrichment Center will be closed August 14 and 15, 2008.
- Burns Road Recreation Center will be closed from August 18 through September
1, 2008 for cleaning.
- All pools will be closed from September 7 through 13, 2008 for maintenance.
- Sponsors are being sought for the Youth Triathlon that will take place October 5,
2008. Children should be registered early.
- Changes due to budget cuts were discussed.
3. Parks
Parks Director Mike Kelly reported on:
- Changes due to budget cuts.
- Dog park access is American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant.
- Mirasol Park.
- Regional Baseball Tournament for 11 -year -olds.
4. Golf
Golf Pro Kevin Kern discussed the Golf Camp.
XI. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC
• None.
XII. COMMENTS BY BOARD
• A question was raised regarding the status of combining the Community Aesthetics
Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Levy stated it will not
be done.
• The Regional Baseball Tournament will have approximately 10 teams.
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Carolyn Chaplik made a motion to
adjourn. Ernest Volonte seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. The next meeting
will be held Monday, September 15, 2008.
APPROVED:
Timothy Frohling, Vice
Mary e Hedrick
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William Sonnenreich
William Olsen, 1st Alternate
Scott Smith, 2nd Alternate
7ATTEST:
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Donna M. Cannon
Municipal Services Coordinator
Note: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim
transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.
All referenced attachments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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