HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes RAB 012609I CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
2 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 JANUARY 26, 2009
6 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Tory Buckley.
7 1. CALL TO ORDER
8 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9 III. ROLL CALL
10 PRESENT: Tory Buckley, Chair; Tim Frohling, Vice Chair (arrived 7.06 p.m.); Carolyn
I I Chaplik; Mary Anne Hedrick; Arnie Schneider; William Sonnenreich; Ernest Volonte
12 ABSENT: William Olsen, Scott Smith
13 ALSO PRESENT: David Levy, Vice Mayor, Council Liaison (left at 8:09 p.m.); Mike Kelly,
14 Recreation Director, Staff Liaison; Tim Kasher, Recreation Superintendent, Alternate Staff Liaison;
15 Justin Lucas, Superintendent of Parks; Mike Morrow, Operations Director, Construction
16 Services; Dan Reidy, Operations Director, Public Facilities
17 IV. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
18 Ernest Volonte made a motion nominating Tory Buckley as Chair.
19 Carolyn Chap lik seconded.
24 Motion passed, 6 -0.
21 Tim Frohling was absent
22 Carolyn Chap made a motion nominating Timothy Frohling as Vice Chair.
23 Ernest Volonte seconded.
24 Motion passed, 6 -0.
25 Tim Frohling was absent.
26 V. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS
27 None.
28 VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
29 Carolyn Chat) made a motion for approval of November 17, 2008 minutes.
30 Ernest Volonte seconded.
31 Motion passed, 6 -0.
32 Tim Frohling was absent.
33 VII. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
34 Vice Mayor Levy reported on the co- applicant agreement with North Palm Beach for the
35 Allamanda Gopher Tortoise Preserve.
36 VIII. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
37 Staff Liaison Ketly noted the next RAB meeting will be February 23, 2009.
38 IX. OLD BUSINESS
39 Operations Director Morrow presented the status of the PGA National Park improvements.
40 Ernest Volonte stated his objection to the lack of a dog park at PGA National Park.
41 Chair Buckley did not recall the RAB voting to eliminate the dog park and asked that it be
42 considered in the future.
43 Staff Liaison Keffy stated the dog park was eliminated due to the intense layout.
44 Ernest Volonte made a motion to place the dog park back on the list of items being considered for
45 the future.
46 Mary Anne Hedrick_ seconded.
47 Motion passed, 7 -0.
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I Chair Buckley raised the issue of children crossing the PGA National Park parking lot until the
2 permanent concession and restroom area is built.
3 Staff Liaison Kelly stated the issue is under discussion.
4 Alternate Staff Liaison Kasher presented the Lilac Street Park drawing.
5 Alternate Staff Liaison Kasher requested a consensus tonight on the entryway and a half -court or
6 full -court basketball court.
7 Staff Liaison Kelly suggested bringing the discussion back in February.
8 Alternate Staff Liaison Kasher presented the Plant Drive Park.
9 Chair Buckley stated the plans are with the architect and not ready for a discussion yet.
10 Discussion will resume at the February meeting.
11 X. NEW BUSINESS
12 Staff Liaison Kelly discussed the Allamanda Gopher Tortise Preserve.
13 Staff Liaison Kelly discussed the vegetable garden suggested for the Duncan Middle
14 School/Tennis Center.
15 Staff Liaison Kelly discussed parking at the Honda Classic, March 2-8, 2009.
16 Staff Liaison Kelly presented the District Park update and stated the appraisal by the County has
17 been completed.
18 Alternate Staff Liaison Kasher discussed the 50th Anniversary update citing the first event is
19 the Highwaymen Art Exhibit to be followed by Dancing Under the Stars on March 14, 2009.
20 XI. UPDATES
21 Recreation Superintendent Kasher reported on Recreation status and upcoming events.
22 Parks Superintendent Lucas reported on Parks status and upcoming events.
23 Operations Director Reidy reported on Golf Course status and upcoming events.
24 XII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC
25 None.
26 XIII. COMMENTS BY BOARD
27 William Sonnenreich asked about information being presented at the RAB meeting after the
28 City Council has approved an item. Chair Buckley stated it is for informational purposes only.
29 Chair Buckley asked about the Briger Tract. Staff Liaison Mike Kelly reported it is a
30 Development Regional Impact (DRI), which extends beyond our borders.
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Mary Anne Hedrick made a motion to adjourn.
Amie Schneider seconded.
Motion passed, 7 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
The next meeting will be held Monday, February 23, 2009.
APPROVED: \
Tory Buc
Timothy Frohling, Vice
Arnie Schneider
Ernest /V`Slonte /
William F. Sonne eich
ATTEST:
Donna M. Cannon
Municipal Services Coordinator
Note: These 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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