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• PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY CENTER
4404 BURNS ROAD
MAILING ADDRESS: 10500 N. MILITARY FRAIL
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
(407) 775 -8270
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
April 2, 1991
The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board met on Tuesday, April 2, 1991, at the Community
Center. Those present were President Chuck Campbell, John
Elsner, Ronnye Sands, Councilman Joe Russo, Ellen Finnerty,
Assistant Director Sue Ruskay, and Jeff Sabin.
Mr. Campbell opened the meeting by asking for any agenda items.
Mrs. Finnerty said she would like to discuss the parking prob-
lems at the Lake Catherine Sports Complex. She also mentioned
• that the foulball nets are doing a good job. The games are
being staggered and there is still a parking problem. Cars
are being ticketed for improper parking. People can park at
the junior high school. Mrs. Finnerty suggested putting shell -
rock on the south side of the ball fields. Mr. Campbell sug-
gested taking down the permanent outfield fences and making
more parking in the back along the canal. Mrs. Finnerty still
contends that there are not enough ball fields. Mr. Russo
said that the City is still trying to come up with a grassy
area behind the Klock building on Burns Road where teams could
practice.
The Board asked if the $100.00 nonresident fee is being imple-
mented. Mrs. Ruskay said that the plan is no new nonresidents
and a fee of $15.00 charged to nonresidents. Mr. Russo said
that lie will bring the nonresident issue to the attention of
the City Council, because the original policy is not being
implemented, except for no new nonresidents being allowed in
the Y.A.A. programs. Mrs. Finnerty pointed out that if we
need more recreation facilities and there is still nonresidents
in our programs; the Council will not approve. The nonresident
program needs to be implemented.
The Riverside building is presently being remolded and
should be ready by June 1st. Mr. Campbell expressed concern
• about the noise level in the building - be sure to insulate
between walls or sound absorbers on the walls. Ile said to
make sure that there is a large double door off of the multi-
purpose room.
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• Mr. Russo said that the North County Teen Board expressed
interest in using the Riverside building for dances on Sat-
urday nights. Mrs. Ruskay said yes, but they could not hold
their meetings there. Maybe they could coordinate with our
Teen Supervisor. Mrs. Ruskay said that the Teen Programs
will start in the Fall of 1991.
The building on Riverside needs to be offically named. The
Council needs to make a decision on.this, because Mr. Hood
needs to order a sign make for the building. The cushioned
floor for the multi - purpose room has been ordered. The cost
is about $20,000 for the flooring.
The City is thinking about putting in a weight room for the
employees of the city at the Riverside building.
The golf course will be ready in June or July. The golf
course will be separate from the Parks and Recreation de-
partment. It will be run by its own general manager. The
resident cards went on sale April 1st. The golf course will
have a club house.
The new Community College Cultural Center will be able to
be used by the city, if the college is not using the center.
The land for this center is being donated by the city.
• Mr. Russo said that Mr. Eissey said that the city could use
the ball fields at the Jack Nicklaus Complex, when the Com-
munity College and Benjamin school are not using them. This
needs to be persued, and then let the Y.A.A. know the avail-
ability.
The dance recital is on May 17th and 18L-h, and the seating
is still a problem. Hopefully, next year the dance recital
could be at the new Cultural Center or the new high school.
Mrs. Sands suggested that something be done about- Lhe front
entrance to this Community Center. Also she suggested that
the locks on the stall doors in restrooms be replaced, and
new counter tops in the restrooms. Mrs. Ruskay suggested
that the area in front of the Community Center be cemented
and benches be put out there. It was also suggested that
some of this Board meet with the B &E Committee about putting
trees around the jogging trail. Mrs. Sands suggested that
some of the trees behind the Center be put around the trail.
Mr. Russo suggested that we go to the Council and ask to have
funds allocated to paint, clean up, and landscape this Center.
Mr. Russo asked about the plans for the 4th of July. IIe said
that the Mayor suggested a parade for the Desert Storm re-
turnees. Mrs. Finnerty suggested having the parade late in
the day and then followed by the fireworks. It was mentioned
that President Bush wants this 4th of July to be the biggest
celebration of all for the returnees. Mrs. Ruskay suggested
some entertainment after the parade and before the fireworks.
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Mrs. Sands suggested that all recreation employees take a
C.P.R. course or a first -aid course. She said 1--hat we need
to keep a blanket here in the Center for someone suffering
from shock.
Mrs. Finnerty said she was disappointed in the Advisory
Board Breakfast. Several board members said Lha.t it should
be changed to a dinner during the week, and move the date to
the first part of December. It was also suggested that they
have some sort of agenda, and share ideas from each board.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Bullock
Administrative Secretary
Parks & Itecr_ e�.i L iori Dept.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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