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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
4404 BURNS ROAD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
(407) 775 -8270
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MAY 2,1995
The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Tuesday, May 2,
1995 at 7:30 P.M. at the Riverside Community Center.
Members present included Chairman Jeff Sabin, Bette Bates, Joanne Steele, John Elsner, Ronnye
Sands, Sandy Gottlieb, Joe Kuveikis, Don Babin, Y.A.A. President, Mayor Joseph Russo, Susan
Miller, Director/Parks and Recreation, and Dick Cameron, Superintendent/Parks. Not present:
Rick DeKeyser, Y.A.A. Vice President.
I APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
*The minutes from the April 4, 1995 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
were approved as written.
II DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
. RECREATION
*Summer 1995 Gardens News was mailed to almost 15,000 residents. Registration for
residents started May 1, 1995 and non - resident registration will begin on May 15, 1995.
*Participation in Camp Gardens anticipated to be around 600 each session. Camp will be
9 weeks this year.
*Teen Drop -In will continue throughout the summer. The After- School Program is
going strong with enthusiasm from both staff and participants. Our Teen Center continues to get
good media coverage for the innovative things they are doing with the area youth. Participation is
so high, we will soon be outgrowing our Teen Center building.
PARKS
*Preparation of the fields for the NSA Tournament in August is a top priority with Parks
staff. Manager/Facilities and Grounds, Bob Glancy, has been attending meetings with the Town
of Jupiter and JTYAA for site preparations on Gardens Park softball fields and Lake Catherine
which will be used for backup.
III OLD BUSINESS:
*Master Plan Presentation on April 27, 1995 brought up discussion on the definition of
"Comprehensive Plan". Kim Glas' report was striving for 5 acres per 1,000 based on the
University of Florida's Level of Service report. Presently 3.5 acres per 1,000 for recreation is
considered acceptable: The City Council did not accept the 5 acre per 1,000 that the Advisory
Board was asking fondue to the lack of funding. We are looking into impact fees, grants, shared
expense with the County, and innovated funding in order to increase our level of service.
Bond issue in November is still a possibility.
RECOGNIZED AS THE #1 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT IN THE NATION
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD
*Lake Catherine status has not changed.
*Oaks Park enhancement with playground structures will take place during this budget
year. We are accepting proposals at this time.
IV NEW BUSINESS:
*The church property located at the corner of Burns and Military on the southeast side has
been toured by city personnel to get ideas and recommendations for use of this property should
the city negotiate to buy it. Parks and Recreation would like to see this property purchased.
V MEMBERS COMMENTS/REPORTS:
*Ronnye Sands commented on an observation she made during a recent visit to the Burns
Road Community Center. The behavior of children at the Burns Road Community Center with
children running around, yelling and scream, pushing and shoving, and the apparent lack of
parental discipline, could present a problem for the city, if o%e of these children gets injured on the
slippery tile floors. Recommended signs.
*Joanne Steele would like to see a sidewalk on both side of Burns Road to the
Community Center.
*John Elsner mentioned that he had observed the recycle bins at the Tennis Courts did not
seem to be pick up on a regular basis. He also informed the board that in June our Tennis Center
will be hosting the 16 -18 year old USTA Tournament,
Respectfully Submitted,
oV QiQi A �M -C M,
Dee Schneider
Administrative Secretary
NOTES:
*Our neat meeting will be June 6, 1995 at Riverside Community Center at 7:30pm.
We will take a break for the month of July since many have vacations planned and
will resume meetings on August 8, 1995.
*The monthly agendas will be distributed at the beginning of each meeting instead
of being mailed with the minutes.
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