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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes RAB 012306I 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. IR 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. t i VI. Adjournment With no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 P.M. Approval: cam__ Robert Permuroso Maryar(n6 MedricK CA69�11n C&-O&A Carolyn C aplik 1hTY-WalkEe l �+ Ernest V?J11nte Susan Bell, Public Information and Recording Coordinator