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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes RAB 090490CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY CENTER 4404 BURNS ROAD MAILING ADDRESS: 10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410 (407) 775 -8270 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD September 4, 1990 The City of Palm Beach Gardens Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met on Tuesday, September 4, 1990, at the Community Center. Those present were Chairman Chuck Campbell, John Elsner, Chuck Goforth, Betsey Yerry, Braxton Melvin from the Youth Athletic Association, and the Assistant Director of Parks;& Recreation Sue Ruskay. Covncil lizAison zoc Qusso Mr. Chuck Campbell brought the meeting to order. He asked if • the letter from Mayor Martino about the nonresidents has gone out yet. It described the nonresident policy for the city. Mrs. Ruskay and Mr. Russo did not know if the letter was sent out. Mr. Campbell said that he was disappointed that Mr. Melvin was not at the workshop meeting for the nonresident issue. It was mentioned that Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Gottlieb are not official members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, until the City Council appoints them and this has not been done. Mr. Russo said that he will make sure that this problem is taken care of. Mr. Campbell said that he would like Mr. Melvin to see the letter from Mayor Martino. It was explained to Mr. Melvin that all res- idents will be taken first in all the programs and then nonres- idents, if room is available. Also Mr. Campbell told Mr. Melvin that it was decided at the joint meeting that the Y.A.A. Board needed to be made up of residents only, and that all the facil- ities organization will be handled through the Recreation De- partment. Mr. Campbell also added that Mayor Martino suggested charging a fee for nonresidents in addition to any program fee. A lot of this problem will be remedied by annexation of adjoining areas. Mr. Russo suggested that Mrs. Ruskay call Mr. Orr about the nonresident letter and see that Mr. Melvin gets one as soon as possible. He needs to let his membership know about the nonresident policies. Mr. Campbell brought an agenda of things to discuss at the • meeting tonight. Mr. Russo said that the Council said that the 17 acres on Burns Road is not definitely for recreational use, and also that the final decision for the use of the Riverside RECOGNIZED AS THE #1 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT IN THE NATION WINNER OF THE 1989 NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD 2 building has not been decided. Mr. Russo said that these de- cisions were to be made by the City Council. Mr. Campbell said that he understood that the purpose of the Advisory Board was to advise on how to use the land or property, and he felt that that was what the board is doing. Mr. Campbell pointed out that the riverside building was purchased by Recreation Funds. Mrs. Ruskay told the Board that Mr. Hood, Director, would like to see a passive park put on the 17 acres on Burns Road. Mr. Elsner asked if the tennis court lights will be finished soon and are they planning to put in clay courts? Mr. Russo said that the new courts will be a year and a half away. Mrs. Ruskay said that the new tennis court lights have been approved. Mr. Campbell said that several people have asked about skateboard facilities in the city. Mr. Goforth said that skatboarding breeds trouble and the liability factor is very high. Mr. Goforth asked about the Senior Citizens and the Teens facil- ity at Riverside. He wants to make sure that these two groups have enough separate space and times apart. Mrs. Ruskay said that all the exercise classes will be going to the Riverside building. The Seniors time frame right now is from October to June. This may change to a year around schedule. There was concern expressed about the Seniors and the Teens not mixing well. Mrs. Ruskay said that the Teens will be in the back corner of the building and they will be there at different times. Mr. Campbell • suggested that Mrs. Yerry call Faith Kaminski, the Senior Citizen Coordinator and see what the Seniors would be interested in hav- ing in the new facility. Mr. Russo expressed concern that more activities be planned for the Seniors. Mr. Goforth asked Mr. Melvin about the Y.A.A. and the Little League. Mr. Melvin said that they could not agree on how the rules should be set up with the Little League Association. A Decision had to be made before registration and they decided not to go with their program. Mr. Melvin said that he probably will not run for Pres- ident again this year. He will be an active past president. The point was raised that most surrounding cities play in the Little League organization, which hurts our boys because they miss out on a lot of post season games with other teams. Mr. Campbell said that they hoped the problems could be worked out. The next subject discussed was Programs and Special Events. The the upcoming special events will be the Holiday Spirit Parade on November 17th, and the Holiday Bazaar on November 30th and De- cember 1st. The Board agreed that these community events are very good for the city. Mr. Russo said the city is losing the Italian Festival to West Palm Beach. The city still has the Arti Gras. It was agreed upon that the PGA Park is our nicest facility for family events, except for parking. Mrs. Ruskay asked for new ideas for community events. She said that the new "Battle of the Wings" was a big success. Next was the discussion of the C -17 Canal land. Mr. Campbell said it would be a great area for a park. It is located north of PGA National and east of the C -17 Canal. Mr. Russo said the north 3 is county reservoir system for water may be built in this area. Taxes from all the Foundations vacant land will pay for this system. Mr. Russo said that Divosta is planning to build the city another recreation center. Mr. Russo suggested that Mr. Hood make some suggestions for the 17 acres on Burns Road, if the Council decides to use it for recreational use. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. 0 0 Respectfully submitted, Linda J. Bullock Administrative Secretary Parks & Recreation Dept.