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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
4404 BURNS ROAD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
PHONE (407) 775 -8270 • FAX (407) 775 -8280
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 9, 1996
SUSAN MILLER
Director
The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Tuesday, April 9,
1996 at 7:30 P.M. at the Burns Road Community Center.
Members present included Chairman Jeff Sabin, Co- Chairman John Elsner, Ronnye Sands,
Sandy Gottlieb, Bette Bates, Joanne Steele, Brian McLaughlin, Superintendent/ Parks and
Recreation, Vice Mayor Lauren Furtado, Not present: Susan Miller, Director/Parks and
Recreation, Joe Kuveikis, David Panaia, Y.A.A. President.
• I APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
*The minutes from the March 5, 1996 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board were approved as written.
GUEST IN ATTENDANCE:
Kathy Specker, Aquatics Coordinator, attended Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting to
bring the board members up -to -date on activities at the City heated year round pool. She
proudly cited the major facelift that she initiated and new equipment purchased along with other
accomplishments since she has been the coordinator including many new classes and lessons,
master swim team, rental agreements and the re- building of the Mako Sharks swim team. She
invited all board members to stop by and look around and encouraged hearing new ideas and
suggestions that they may have.
Kathy's presentation lead to a very informal discussion on many aspects of the aquatics program
including a "wish- list" item for perhaps future parks development -- a zero depth facility which
can be enjoyed by all ages and all populations. Many questions were asked pertaining to zero
depth pools and much enthusiasm was generated. Since ADA can benefit from this type of
facility, it was mentioned that grant money should be looked at perhaps as a funding source for
this recreational opportunity.
II PROJECT REPORT:
• *It was decided that meetings will begin at 7:00 PM while the board is working on the
park ordinance project. The board will break into several small groups to take apart the
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ordinances that we are working with and update, revise and present. Target for completion of
this project will be the June meeting.
III DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
*Superintendent/Parks and Recreation was in attendance in the Director's absence. The
Guest Speaker and questions /answers from the Advisory Board members dominated the first part
of the meeting.
IV OLD/NEW BUSINESS REPORT:
*Levels of service need council approval before they are changed.
*Fund raiser suggested for our department with all proceeds to benefit department.
*Existing Recreation Impact Fees are allocated for present parks and recreational needs.
*Signage discussed and any recommendations should be directed to Susan Miller and
Bobbie Herakovich for approval before presented to city council.
.V MEMBERS REPORTS:
*Joanne Steele would like to see stainless steel sinks, expanded bathrooms, and private
showers on a "wish list" for the pool. She also suggested that the City Line that goes out to all
residents mention something about our pool being heated and year round.
*Joanne Steele commented on the lovely mugs presented to Advisory Board members.
She suggested that city council consider giving board members a permanent name tag indicating
• the board they are serving on instead of mugs next year.
*Jeff Sabin indicated that he will continue to serve as this board's chairman with John
Elsner as his co- chairman. He recommends voting on chairman and co- chairman at the June
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dee Schneider
Administrative Secretary
NOTES:
*Our next meeting will be May 7, 1996 at Burns Road Community Center at 7:00 pm.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME FOR STARTING ADVISORY MEETINGS,
WHILE WORKING ON SPECIAL PROJECT.
. *The monthly agendas will be distributed at the beginning of each meeting.