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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2008
The January 28, 2008 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, by Robert
Premuroso, Chair.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Tory Buckley, Chair
Tim Frohling, Vice Chair
Carolyn Chaplik
Mary Anne Hedrick
Robert Premuroso
Amie Schneider
Ernest Volonte
Members Absent: William Sonnenreich, 1 st Alternate
Also Present: David Levy, Vice Mayor, Council Liaison
Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director, Staff Liaison
Tim Kasher, Recreation Superintendent, Alternate Staff Liaison
Mike Kelly, Parks Director
IV. ELECTION OF CHAIR
Motion
Motion made nominating Tory Buckley as Chair, seconded and approved unanimously, 7 -0.
V. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Motion
Motion made nominating Ernest Volonte as Vice Chair, which he respectfully declined with
thanks.
Motion
Motion made nominating Tim Frohling as Vice Chair, seconded and approved unanimously,
7-0.
VI. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS. AND MODIFICATIONS
• None.
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IX.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Motion made to accept the September 17, 2007 minutes, seconded and carried unanimously,
7 -0.
Motion
Motion made to accept the October 15, 2007 minutes, seconded and carried unanimously,
7 -0.
Motion
Motion made to accept the November 19, 2007 minutes, seconded and carried unanimously,
7 -0.
ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
David Levy, Vice Mayor, Council Liaison:
• Requested clarification in the September minutes that there would always be a softball
field named for Amanda Buckley.
• Vice Mayor Levy has a new puppy and has been going to the dog park. He expressed his
thanks to staff for taking such good care of the park. He received one request for more
trees.
ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director, Staff Liaison, had nothing to report.
X. OLD BUSINESS
Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director, Staff Liaison, presented the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board 2008 meeting calendar.
X1. NEW BUSINESS
1. Board and Committee Notification Information forms were submitted to the
Municipal Services Coordinator.
2. Master Planning
a. Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director, Staff Liaison, explained master
planning for Plant Drive/Lilac Park and City Park. Aerial photographs of the areas
were distributed. The configuration of the parks was explained. The goal is to
develop the best design possible for the community and incorporate the wishes of
the foundation. Public input is sought. Site visits will take place.
b. Charlotte Presensky explained the City Park incorporation of new tennis courts.
Membership and programs at the Tennis Center are up.
c. Charlotte Presensky requested an in -depth study of the Plant Drive/Lilac Park
area during the February 25, 2008 meeting.
d. Charlotte Presensky explained park planning that she would like to take place
over the next few months.
e. Phase II of the Plant Drive Park expansion has not been brought forward. The
five -year CIP can be discussed at the February 25, 2008 meeting.
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XII. (UPDATES
1. Construction Services
Tim Kasher, Recreation Superintendent, noted he has recently moved over to work
with Todd Engle, Construction Services Director, to expedite some projects.
a. Tim Kasher gave a PowerPointTM presentation on the following City projects:
- Burns Road Recreation Center playground
- Lake Cathering Sports Complex
- Sandhill Crane Access Park
- Riverside Youth Enrichment Center
- Lilac Park - Phase I
- City Park - Phase II
- PGA National Park new maintenance shed
- Burns Road Recreation Center Splash Park to open Memorial Day; aimed
at toddlers 1-4 years old
- Plant Drive Park
- Old pool refurbishment project
- Gymnasium noise control to be on the March 6, 2008 City Council agenda
- Skate Park new shade structure
- City Park new shade structure.
b. Future Grant Projects (2008 - 2009 funding)
- Lilac Park Phase III scored 4 out of 180 applicants
- PGA National Park scored 22 out of 180 applicants.
• Carolyn Chaplik inquired about fencing around the splash park and whether the
splash area for older children will adjoin the splash park for younger children.
Tim Kasher stated he would keep the suggestion in mind.
• Tim Frohling complimented staff for departments working together to secure
grant money.
• Arnie Schneider inquired if lighting is in the plan for the tennis courts at City
Park. Tim Kasher replied no funding is in the plan at this time.
• Mary Anne Hedrick complimented staff for the wonderful job that was done on
planning the Burns Road Community Center playground. As a disabled adult she
was unimpeded in having access to the equipment and was able to play with the
children.
2. Recreation
Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director, Staff Liaison, reported:
- Tim Kasher will be presenting the Construction Services update for the near
future.
- Amanda Buckley Field of Dreams dedication ceremony, February 9, 2008, 4:30
p.m. Invitations have been sent out. Softball game to follow: Dwyer vs. Gardens.
- Youth Enrichment Center registration will begin in late February.
- Honda Classic festivities begin February 25, 2008.
- Dancing Under the Stars, March 8, 2008.
- Frenchman's Creek Concert Series, March 9, 2008, to be held at the Eissey
Theater.
- Palm Beach Gardens High School tennis team will now practice and play matches
at our Tennis Center.
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I - Funding for grants this year is not expected to be at the level of past years. Further
2 updates will be presented in the future.
3 - Target surveys of the active senior population, Youth Enrichment and Youth
4 Program participants and Green Market patrons are being implemented.
5 - Fall programming includes: nature programming, a Youth Explorer Program,
6 youth programming for 1 -, 2- and 3 -year -olds, a garden show and a bridal show.
7 - Tim Frohling mentioned the new soccer program for children with disabilities.
8 3. Parks
9 Mike Kelly, Parks Director, reported:
10 - Arbor Day at Lake Catherine well attended.
11 - Tree Day rescheduled for February 3, 2008.
12 - Great American Cleanup will be a seedling tree planting at the Tennis Center City
13 Park area the morning of April 10, 2008.
14 - Recycling Day will be the last day of the Green Market.
15 - PGA Park fields have been re- turfed and warning tracks added.
16 - Plant Drive Amanda Buckley Field of Dreams is moving along.
17 - Justin Lucas will have some time off.
18 - Rene Perez, night supervisor, is leaving to go back overseas.
19 - Working with other departments to share staff.
20 4. Golf
21 Charlotte Presensky, Recreation Director, Staff Liaison, in the absence of Dan Reidy,
22 Operations Director, Public Facilities, reported:
23 - Reinforcing the cart barn.
24 - Exterior of club house has been painted.
25 - Early signs of algae on the greens is being addressed.
26 - Course is very busy.
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28 XIII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC
29 • John Chaplik, 715 Hudson Bay Drive, thanked Bert Premuroso for his past service as
30 Chair and wished him well come March, hoping Mr. Premuroso will serve the City in
31 a different capacity. Mr. Chaplik also congratulated Tory Buckley and Tim Frohling
32 on their new positions.
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34 XIV. COMMENTS BY BOARD
35 • Bert Premuroso stated opening day for baseball is February 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. He
36 then thanked the Board members for their support over the past six years.
37 • Carolyn Chaplik inquired about the seniors group being able to use a local travel
38 agent. Charlotte Presensky responded the issue has been addressed. The New York
39 travel agent that had been chosen did not follow through on their requirements and
40 the City has returned to the local travel agent. Everything is back in place.
41 • Timothy Frohling inquired about the lighting at PGA Park. Tim Kasher stated Musco
42 Sports Lighting will be staging on February 4, 2008 with installation on February 11,
43 2008. Assurance has been given the work will be completed before the Honda
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45 • Tim Frohling inquired about parking along the Klock easement. Charlotte Presensky
46 discussed the property line. Mike Kelly stated the area in question is privately owned
47 and not available for parking.
48 • Softball opening day is February 16, 2008.
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
8:25 p.m.
APPROVED:
Robert Premuroso,
Arnie Schneider
Ernest Volonte
F44., r
William Sonnenreich, 1 st Alternate
(Vacant), 2nd Alternate
Submitted by:
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Donna M. Cannon
Municipal Services Coordinator
Note: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim
transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.
All referenced attachments are on file in the City Clerk's office.
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