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November 21, 2005
Minutes
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on November 21, 2005. The meeting was
called to order at 7:05 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.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Maryanne Hedrick, Wendy Walker, Ernest Volonte, Bert Premuroso,
Carolyn Chaplik, and Tory Buckley.
Members Absent: Philip Milton.
Also Present: Tim Kasher, Superintendent, Recreation Programs, Mike Kelly, Parks
Director and Jeff Heinz, Alternate Staff Liaison/Pool Supervisor
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board approved the Minutes from the September 19, 2005 and October 19. 2005
meetings.
III. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
Tim Kasher announced that Charlotte Presensky was not going to be at this meeting and
therefore he was filling in for her.
Tim Kasher explained to the Board that Tim Frohling has resigned because he was
selected to sit on the Charter Review Committee and cannot sit on more than one Board
or Committee at a time. He can reapply when the Charter Review Committee disbands.
Tim also announced that David Lutrin has resigned because he has moved outside the
City. He is living in a County pocket and hopefully this area will be annexed into the
City and he will be able to reapply for the Board.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
District Park — Letter received from County regarding District Park.
There was discussion about the letter that was sent by the County regarding the
development of the District Park and the Inter -local Agreement. There were questions
about the development of the Park. Tim stated that the letter will be brought before City
Council at the December 15, 2005 meeting for discussion. Mike Kelly added that the
County will have to come to the City for planning and approvals.
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Golf Course Capital Improvement Follow -Up
Tim reported on the Golf Course Capital Improvements for Dan Reidy who could not
make this meeting. This information was requested by the Board at the previous meeting.
Tim gave the details of the loan including the interest rate, the terms of the loan, and the
improvements that would be done to the golf course. City Council will discuss the loan
and improvements at the December 15, 2005 meeting. There was discussion regarding
the loan and if Council is going to be presented the entire loan information or just the
Capital Improvements for Parks and Recreation. Mike Kelly stated that there is
approximately $3 million dollars for Parks and Recreation improvements included in the
proposed $5 million dollar loan. Tim will ask Charlotte to get additional information and
contact the Board with the dollar amounts.
Survey Update
Tim presented the updated results of the Recreation Survey. There was discussion about
the survey questions. There was discussion about the desires of the residents, including a
need for shade in the parks, dog parks, security, and lighting. Tim stated that the survey
is still on the website and the results can be updated as time goes on. They are pin�u) to
see if there is a difference in the results when the new gym opens. Tory Buckley stated
that according to the results, people are saying that the recreation programs are enjoyed
and well run but the parks need improvement and need to be finished. There is still a lot
of over crowding and when the facilities are completed the situation will improve.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Hurricane Wilma Update
Mike Kelly reported on the damage from Hurricane Wilma. The City website is updated
nearly everyday to give the progress on what parks and activities are open since the
storm. The parks have been cleared of debris. The lighting and fencing vendors were
contracted to do an assessment for safety. Upon completion of the assessments serious
damage to the lighting poles were discovered. The entire lighting system on Plant Drive
will have to be removed and replaced. There are also poles at PGA Park that will also
have to be removed or realigned. 40% of the lamps are out. The electrician has
repositioned many of the lights so that several parks were able to reopen. Most of the
baseball and softball fields do not have sufficient lighting so they can not be open for
night games. Lilac Baseball Park is closed due to fencing damage. There is a shortage
of lighting supplies throughout the county. There are approximately 300 lamps needed to
be replaced and they are trying to get them replaced as soon as possible. There were also
problems with parking lot lights, netting and there were a lot of problems with the
bleachers. Bert asked about the time frame for the lighting repair. Mike stated it could be
months before they are all completed.
VI. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
Tim Frohling discussed his resignation with the Board. He stated it was a painful decision
and asked if he could keep getting the information and updates on the Board's activity.
VII. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
Maryanne Hedrick asked about recruiting new Board members since Tim Frohling and
David Lutrin are no longer on the Board. Tim Kasher stated they will be actively looking
for new members.
Carolyn Chaplik asked about the date of the next meeting and if they are going to be able
to tour the recreation facilities. Tim stated that Charlotte will be getting back to the Board
with that information on the next meeting and setting up the tour.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Approval:
Robert Premuroso, Chairperson
.I., Wendy Walker, Vice Chairperson
Board Member
Mary Anne Hedrick, Board Member
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Ernest Volont/, Board Member
Carolyn Chaplik, Board Member
Attest:
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usan Bell, Public Information/ Recording Coordinator