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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
4404 BURNS ROAD
MAILING ADDRESS: 10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
(407) 775 -8270
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
March 3, 1992
The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board met on Tuesday, March 3, 1992, at the Community
Center. Those present were Chairman Chuck Campbell, John
Elsner, Ronnye Sands, Betsey Yerry, Ellen Finnerty, Braxton
Melvin, Jeff Sabin, and City Council Liasion Joe Russo.
Also in attendance were the new Parks & Recreation Director
Bobbie Herakovich, and the, ;Assistant Director Sue Ruskay.
The new director, Bobbie Herakovich, introduced herself to
everyone. She talked about the Summer Program, Teen Program,
fee increases, buses, structure of the program, two week
camps, and a supervised program at a park for those who
cannot afford the regular program. Mrs. Herakovich asked
for recommendations for either a four -two week program or
a two -four week program. Mrs. Herakovich said she was
asked to present a Summer Program in two weeks to the City
Council. She suggested that there should be a counselor
training session in CPR and First Aid for the Summer Program.
Mrs. Herakovich asked what was the role of the Advisory
Board in relation to the City Council. The Board said that
they mainly send recommendations to the City Council on
matters of Parks & Recreation. Mrs. Herakovich is also
trying to analyze the needs of the community. The hours
of the Summer Program were discussed. The usual hours are
from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. It was mentioned that there is
a need for a "pre camp" and an "after camp" program. The
Advisory Board feels very strongly that the _:special camps"
are a great idea, plus it would lessen the amount of child-
ren in the daily program. The question was raised about
raising the minimum age for the counselors, and still keeping
the C.I.T. program.
Mr. Campbell brought up the subject of the tennis courts,
and Mrs. Finnerty brought up the subject of the 17 acres
on Burns Road for recreational use and the Regional Park
that is to be located west of the city. What happened to
these plans? Mrs. Finnerty expressed her interest in main-
taining the standard of excellence in the recreational programs.
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Tennis Courts: The city is having core samples taken at
the courts. They are finding all sorts of things under
the courts. They need to dig up the courts and hopefully
• fill in to keep the-sink holes from occurring. The City
Council voted to resurface the back four courts in asphalt,
and hold off on voting on the Hydro Grid courts until this
Thursday's meeting. The Advisory Board feels that the 17
acres on Burns Road would be a great place for a tennis
complex. Mrs. Ruskay said that the City Council is skeptical
of the Hydro Grid because they are so new. The Advisory
Board feels.that the Hydro Grid courts would increase mem-
bership. An increase in memberships, would mean an in-
crease in revenues.
Baseball Fields: The P.G.A. Park needs a better fence at
the baseball field to keep balls from going into the park-
ing lot, and a grass infield. Mrs. Ruskay said that the
grass would come next year, and that Public Works is working
on the fence problem.
Newsletter:. The Advisory Board thought that it was great.
The question was raised as to why there was nothing in it
about the Y:A.A. No one knew why there was nothing.
Gardens Park & Lake Catherine Complex: Mr. Campbell recom-
mended that enclosed bulletin boards be put up at these two
parks for announcements, standings, etc. Mr. Sabin stressed
that the building at Lake Catherine needs to be cleaned.
• Mrs. Ruskay said that the Public Works Department is in the
process of remedying the drainage problem after the analysis
of the fields.
Golf Course: Mrs. Sands attended the opening of the new
Municipal Golf Course. She said that it was very nice,
and that she was surprised that it was not covered by the
media. The course is doing very well.
Flag Football: Mr. Sabin suggested that the flag football
season be moved up to an earlier date. He said that the
program was run really well, and the facilities were great.
Riverside Center: Mr. Sabin suggested that a Youth L fe
meeting should be scheduled at the Riverside Center to get
the teens acquainted with the location. It was suggested
to invite several teen organizations. Mrs. Herakovich said
that she appointed a staff person to check with the teen
coordinators at some of the churches to see what their
suggestions might be.
Mr. Campbell suggested that the meeting time be changed
from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Everyone agreed.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
• Respectfully submitted,
Linda Bullock
Administrative Secretary
Parks & Recreation Dept.