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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
January 23, 2006
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on January 23, 2006 at City Hall,
100500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. The meeting was called to order
at 7:02 P.M. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Robert Premuroso
Ernest Volonte
Tory Buckley
Philip Milton
Members Absent: Wendy Walker
Maryanne Hedrick
Carolyn Chaplik
Also Present: Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director and Staff Liaison, Allan
Owens, Finance Director, Tim Kasher, Supervisor Recreation Programs, and
Mike Kelly, Parks Director
II. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
Charlotte informed the Board that the District Park agreement with the County
has been terminated.
III. OLD BUSINESS
Golf Course — Capital Project
Charlotte announced that Dan Reidy is not available to come to this meeting.
Therefore, he will give the Golf Course report at the next meeting.
Sand Hill Crane Allocation
Charlotte presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding Sand Hill Crane Park.
She discussed the facilities which include restrooms, an observation platform,
picnic facilities, and a canoe / kayak launch. She also talked about the general
and trailer parking, landscaping, interpretive signage, sidewalks, and trailheads,
Charlotte went over the funding and budget for the park. The original budget is
$400,000, which is funded by an FRDAP Grant for $200,000 and the City
matching $200,000. Charlotte explained that due to a substantial increase in
construction costs the bid came in higher than expected. The project is short
$142,000 which can be funded by impact fees with City Council's approval.
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There was discussion regarding the budgeting and general questions about the
park. The Board feels this is a great project but had some concerns about the
amount of parking spaces and questioned if there are enough restrooms. Tory
Buckley made a motion to recommend that City Council approve $142,000 from
impact fees in order to fund the park. Philip Milton seconded the motion and the
motion passed 4 -0.
Bert Permuroso Yes
Tory Buckley Yes
Philip Milton Yes
Ernest Volonte Yes
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Hurricane Update
Mike Kelly gave the Board an update on Hurricane repairs throughout the City.
He stated that the lights at the Tennis Center are still being repaired. Some of the
poles have major damage and need to be replaced.
Impact Fees
Charlotte handed out an analysis of revenue and expenditures of recreation
impact fees. Allan Owens explained the make -up of the funds which include
revenues, the sources of revenues, interest, the impact fees, and other income.
He also went over the expenditures including; capital outlay, debt service, and
operating transfers. He discussed the amount of the capital outlay and the five -
year capital schedule for parks and recreation. There were questions about the
loan for capital improvements and general questions about the impact fees and
expenditures. There was a motion to support the details of the Capital
Improvement Plan which passed by a 4 -0 vote.
Bert Permuroso Yes
Tory Buckley Yes
Philip Milton Yes
Ernest Volonte Yes
The Board would like Charlotte to write a letter to City Council expressing their
opinions and recommendations regarding the Capital Improvement Plan for
Parks and Recreation.
V. Next Meeting
The next meeting has been rescheduled from February 20, 2006 to February 27,
2006 due to the Presidents' Day holiday.
The walking tour of the City parks has been scheduled for February 25, 2006.
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VI. Adjournment
With no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 P.M.
Approval:
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Susan Bell, Public Information and Recording Coordinator