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April 18, 2005
Minutes
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on April 18, 2005. The meeting was
called to order at 7:06 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, located at
10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Bert Premuroso, Mary Anne Hedrick, Ernest Volonte, Phil
Milton, Wendy Walker, and Carolyn Chaplik.
Members Absent: Tory Buckley and David Lutrin.
Also Present: Charlotte Presensky, Staff Liaison / Community Services Division
Director; Mike Kelly, Parks Director.
IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board approved the minutes from the February meeting in a 6 -0 vote.
III, ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
Alan Leyland has resigned from the Board because he's moving out of the city.
Charlotte gave the board an update on questions they had asked at the last meeting.
She stated that the Howell Watkins meeting will not take place for several months
because the project is not ready to go at this time. The meeting will probably take
place in the fall.
Staff is currently working on the questions for the new recreation survey. The
survey will appear in the Fall brochure so there's still plenty of time to complete it.
In reference to the skate park, staff has followed up with the skate park users and
there is a skating competition coming up on April 30, 2005 called the Gardens
Grind. There will be more conversation with the skate park users at that event.
Charlotte feels they are aware that the board is trying to incorporate the lighting into
the new budget and since it now gets dark later due to day light savings time they
are able to use the park later into the evening.
Budget Development
Charlotte stated that she is still in the first stage of the budget planning process
which includes personal development and requests. She said she is still waiting on
projections from impact fees. Allen Owens, Finance Administrator is scheduled to
come to the May meeting to discuss the budget and future projects with this board.
Hurricane Update
Mike Kelly reported to the Board that the majority of the hurricane repairs have
been made. The Plant Drive basketball courts have all new lighting. There are still a
few repairs that need to be made but for the most part most of the repairs have been
completed. All the information has been submitted to FEMA and they are just
waiting for their response.
Charlotte added that the City is hosting a hurricane seminar on April 20, 2005 at the
Burns Road Community Center. The set up will be similar to a trade show where
they will be different companies with booths giving the public information. There
will also be a presentation from Steve Weagel, the Meteorologist from WPTV. City
staff will also give information about how to prepare for the upcoming hurricane
season.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Project Update
Charlotte shared with the Board a slide presentation regarding the park projects that
are being developed in the City. She thanked the board for all their hard work over
the years in helping to develop these projects and follow them through. The
presentation included the update of Ilex Circle, The Dog Run, Thompson River
Linear Park, City Park, Lake Catherine Softball Complex, and the Bums Road
Community Center. The Grand Opening of the new pool will be on Memorial Day
weekend.
Burns Road Community Center Closing Plan
The City received bids from two companies for the construction of the Community
Center. The bid should be awarded by City Council in early May and the
anticipated start of construction is in June. Summer Camp will be held at the
Community Center as opposed to the planned relocation to Palm Beach Gardens
High School. Staff felt for safety precautions it would be better to close the
Community Center in the fall instead of the summer. Palm Beach Gardens High
School will be used in the fall to hold some of the programs that are held at the
Community Center.
V. NEW BUSINESS
FRDAP Grand Update/Status
Charlotte reported that there is a possibility that the City might not receive grant
funding this year. The City's application score was lower than in past years and
there were over 200 applications submitted for the grant. Charlotte feels there is a
50/50 chance that she will receive money. She will keep the board up to date on the
grant process.
Tennis Center
This item was tabled until next meeting
Education Advisory Committee Survey
Charlotte informed the board that the Education Advisory Committee put out a
survey about adult education. Since the survey was released, the area school board
superintendent indicated that Palm Beach Gardens High School will once again
become a Community School and offer adult education classes. Charlotte asked
that the board check out the survey on the City's website.
Comments from the Board
Ernest Volonte asked Mike Kelly about the timing of the ball park lights. Mike
stated that the lights go on at approximately 6:30 PM.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53
PM.
Approval:
Robert Premuroso, Chairperson
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Wendy Walker, Vce Chairperson
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M An de Hedrick,Board Member
Ernest V onte, Board Member
Carolyn C aplik, Board Member
Alan Leyland, Alternate Board Member
David Lutrin, Alternate Board Member
Attest:
Susan Bell, Public Information/ Recording Coordinator