Receive and File Board Minutes November 14, 2012

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1 Receive and File Board Minutes November 14, ) Boca Raton Advisory Board for People with Disabilities September 6, 2012 September 6, 2012 National Disability Employment Subcommittee 2) Community Relations Board May 14, ) Education Advisory Board July 23, ) General Employees Pension Board September 13, ) Green Living Advisory Board September 11, ) Historic Preservation Board June 19, ) Planning and Zoning Board September 20, ) Police & Firefighter s Retirement System September 27, 2012 September 27, 2012 Investment Committee 9) Special Master October 10, 2012

2 MINUTES BOCA RATON ADVISORY BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BOCA RATON COMMUNITY CENTER ANNEX THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, PM The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM. Roll was called. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Jay Van Vechten, Chair Gary E. Susser, Vice-Chair Darren Allen Maryellen Burton-Jones Rose Lee Archer Yvonne Duncan Barry Epstein Wendy Friswell Sandra Gottfried Roz Goldstein Brian Howard Danny Murphy Tyler Wells Joy Puerta, Transportation Analyst, Board Liaison Mary Ann Galie, Code Compliance Specialist, Recorder OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Ake, resident Faith Jones, resident Rosemary Mulero, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches Stephen Zwick, resident WELCOME: The Chair warmly welcomed the new Board member, Mr. Darren Allen and the guests and thanked them for attending. At the request of the Chair, Mr. Allen introduced himself and in turn, the Board members introduced themselves to Mr. Allen. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ms. Rosemary Mulero, Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches, was introduced. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION was made by Mr. Epstein, seconded by Ms. Burton-Jones, to approve the August 2, 2012 minutes. MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION was made by Mr. Epstein, seconded by Mr. Susser, to approve the Agenda. MOTION CARRIED LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF THE PALM BEACHES Ms. Rosemary Mulero introduced the Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches as a private (not funded by the State), non-profit organization with the mission statement To assist persons who are visually impaired to develop their capabilities to the fullest and to utilize them in the pursuits of life which are the right and privilege of all. All Lighthouses for the Blind in Florida are independent and are not affiliated. Ms. Mulero s organization services the following counties: Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee. Their aim is to maximize the ability of the blind to live independently. To qualify to receive the Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches services, one must be a Florida resident and must be legally blind. Ms. Mulero demonstrated several items that assist people who are visually impaired.

3 OLD BUSINESS: 1. NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH FINAL PLANS Ms. Archer reported that the Board will host a public forum in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month on October 4, The event will be open to the public and will be hosted by the PWD Board featuring leading experts from the employment, education and disability communities who will discuss the challenges faced by area residents with disabilities when seeking employment opportunities. Mr. Will J. Gordillo, Director of Palm Beach County s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Program will be one of the speakers. Ms. Archer, Ms. Burton-Jones and Mr. Allen will be on the panel. 2. YOUNG PEOPLE OF AMERICA The Young People of America guest speaker program will be tabled in October to defer to the National Disability Employment Awareness Panel. NEW BUSINESS: 1. BOARD ELECTIONS The Vice-Chair reiterated the procedure for Board elections. Elections then followed. MOTION was made by Mr. Epstein, seconded by Mr. Susser, to nominate Jay Van Vechten as Chair. MOTION was made by Ms. Archer, seconded by Mr. Howard, to nominate Mary Ellen Burton-Jones as Chair. AS A RESULT OF BOARD VOTING, JAY VAN VECHTEN WAS ELECTED AS CHAIR 9-2. Jay Van Vechten accepted the role as Chair. MOTION was made by Mr. Van Vechten, seconded by Mr. Epstein, to nominate Gary E. Susser as Vice-Chair. Ms. Friswell declined the nomination as Vice-Chair. MOTION FOR GARY E. SUSSER AS VICE-CHAIR CARRIED Gary E. Susser accepted the role as Vice-Chair. CORRESPONDENCE: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ms. Gottfried distributed a Proposal for the Annual Disability-Friendly Awards to be presented to City Council defining: the goal; the potential nominees; the categories for the awards (i.e. (1) Accessibility (2) Friendly Environment (3) innovation and (4) Community Service); the process and coordination; the benefits of the program and the timeline. MOTION was made by Mr. Epstein, seconded by Mr. Howard, to approve Ms. Gottfried s proposal for the Annual Disability Friendly Awards to be presented to the City Manager s office. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CHAIRMAN S REPORT: Mr. Van Vechten reported that City Council decided that an election polling machine cannot be advertised at City Hall due to security issues. Ms. Yvonne Duncan will be involved in the project to familiarize persons with disabilities with the election polling machine. The Chair commented that the rezoning of polling locations will impact persons with disabilities. Mr. Van Vechten acknowledged Mr. Muffy Davis (the most decorated skier in para-olympics who won the gold medal in London in both water and summer Olympics) and recommended viewing his achievements on YouTube. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS: Mr. Susser recommended the National Disability Employment Awareness Month be announced on the city s web. Ms. Puerta will follow up to see if this can be advertised on the city s web site. Mr. Van Vechten requested Ms. Puerta to see if the City Manager s office will issue a press release to promote the National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Mr. Epstein recommended asking Ms. Marci Shatzman to write a story for the media. Mr. Epstein also recommended that the Board follow the Robert s Rules of Order. PWD SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 Page 2 of 3

4 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION was made by Mr. Epstein, seconded by Mr. Susser, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM. MOTION CARRIED Next month s PWD Advisory Board meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on October 4, 2012 at the Boca Raton Community Center Annex. PWD SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 Page 3 of 3

5 MINUTES NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING BOCA RATON ADVISORY BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES COMMUNITY CENTER, 150 CRAWFORD BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL SEPTEMBER 6, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:12 PM. Roll was called. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT Rose Lee Archer Maryellen Burton-Jones Wendy Friswell Brian Howard None OTHERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Yvonne Duncan, People with Disabilities Board member Faith Jones, resident Stephen Zwick, resident Joy Puerta, Board Liaison and Mary Ann Galie, Recorder APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION was made by Mr. Howard, seconded by Ms. Friswell to approve the August 2, 2012 minutes. MOTION carried 4-0. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION was made by Ms. Burton-Jones, seconded by Ms. Friswell to approve the Agenda. MOTION carried 4-0. OLD BUSINESS: The subcommittee discussed particular details to propose to the PWD Board regarding hosting a public forum in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month on October 4, The event will be open to the public and will be hosted by the PWD Board featuring leading experts from the employment, education and disability communities who will discuss the challenges faced by area residents with disabilities when seeking employment opportunities. Mr. Will J. Gordillo, Director of Palm Beach County s Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Program will be one of the speakers. Ms. Archer, Ms. Burton-Jones and Mr. Allen will be on the panel. Ms. Burton-Jones will invite the Boca Rahabilitation population. Mr. Howard will invite the Boca High School faculty. Ms. Friswell will invite the Lynn University guests. All subcommittee members will invite interested citizens to attend. Ms. Friswell will invite the resource person for private schools in Boca Raton. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION was made by Ms. Burton-Jones, seconded by Ms. Friswell to adjourn at 6:51 PM. MOTION carried 4-0. Mary Ann Galie, Recorder

6 MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD POLICE SERVICES DETECTIVES CONFERENCE ROOM FIRST FLOOR MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 AT 6:00PM The meeting was called to order at 6:10pm. Roll was called. MEMBER PRESENT: Deborah A. Carman, Chairperson Roy G. Nyren Dawn Marie Alexander Kylie Orquera * Elizabeth Suarez Ashton Landgraf Melissa Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: Holden Schroeder Student Member Andrea Proveda Student Member *Board Member arrived at 6:25pm, after the approval of the minutes. STAFF PRESENT: Officer Rosalind Gualtieri, Police Services (Liaison) WELCOME: Welcomed new Board Member, Melissa Johnson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION made by Roy G. Nyren, seconded by Elizabeth Suarez to approve the minutes of April 16, MOTION CARRIED 6-0. OLD BUSINESS: The discussion of holding a second annual Volunteer Expo, A City with a Heart was the focus of the meeting. Elizabeth Suarez checked the availability of Sugar Sand Park for October 3 and October 10 and found neither date was available for the expo. After discussion, it was decided to reserve the Rickard s House Building at the Boca Raton Children s Museum for October 3, 2012 from 6:30pm 8:30pm. I reminded the Board that Florida has a Sunshine State Law which was enacted in This law in short, advises all Board meetings that any and all discussions between Board Members relating to Board activities should be open to the public. Those meeting need to be recorded and minutes should be taken. There can be no side meeting and discussions between members outside of any scheduled meetings.

7 Numerous questions were asked relating to the new venue at Boca Raton Children s Museum. There was discussion about capacity for inside the museum, tables and chairs, lighting, setup and electrical availability. Board members will be donating flyers, copies, cookies, tables, chairs and table clothes. The letter of invitation, flyer and media release will be revised and presented at the next meeting on May 21, It is understood that prior to promotion of the event, the Board must have the City s approval. MOTION was made by Elizabeth Suarez, seconded by Roy G. Nyren to hold a second annual Volunteer Expo, A City with a Heart on October 3, 2012 at Boca Raton s Children s Museum, Rickard s House Building from 6:30pm 8:30pm pending City approval. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: MOTION made by Elizabeth Suarez, seconded by Kylie Orquera to adjourn the meeting at 7:35pm. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Officer Rosalind Gualtieri, Recorder CRB 5/14/2012 Page 2

8 MINUTES EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD CITY OF BOCA RATON BOCA RATON COMMUNITY CENTER ANNEX JULY 23, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 5:22 PM by Tom Gill. Roll was called. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Gill, Chairman Debra Block, Vice Chairman arrived at 5:30 PM Dr. Thomas G. Vinci Barbara McManus Annemarie Dilbert Rachel Bach Julia G. Schroeder arrived at 5:24 PM Laura Berger arrived at 5:24 PM MEMBERS ABSENT: Cynthia R. Kamen* Susan Sherman Petosa* Jarrod Carman *Member notified the City in advance of absence. CITY STAFF: OTHERS: Susan P. Lesser, Senior Planner Frank A. Barbieri, Jr. Esq., Chairman of the Palm Beach County School Board APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION made by Dr. Vinci, seconded by Ms. McManus to approve the minutes of May 21, MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC REQUESTS: None OLD BUSINESS: Chairman Gill opened the meeting with the status of the School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings and Board member participation. Discussion ensued. Ms. McManus provided an update on the status of the Chess Club. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Gill welcomed Ms. Bach as a new Board member appointed by City Council. Mr. Gill welcomed Mr. Barbieri to the meeting. Mr. Gill discussed the new school districts. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gill asked Ms. Dilbert to provide an overview of the current grade changes. Discussion ensued. Mr. Barbieri provided an overview of the testing, school rankings and upcoming issues in the school district. Discussion ensued.

9 Ms. McManus raised the issue of promoting educational events with students and the possibility of distributing a newsletter. Discussion ensued. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION made by Ms. Bach, seconded by Ms. McManus, to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 PM. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Susan P. Lesser, Recorder Education Advisory Board 07/23/2012 Page 2 of 2

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16 City of Boca Raton Green Living Task Force Green Living Advisory Board MINUTES GREEN LIVING ADVISORY BOARD THE 6500 BUILDING BOCA RATON, FLORIDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Laura Castanza at 8:38 am. with a quorum present. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Guest: Erez Bar-Nur Maggie Barszewski Laura Castanza Vaughn Lazar Monica Mayotte Gonzalo Vizcardo Erin Wright No members absent Nicole Gasparri, Community Program Manager Jennifer Rubiello WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS: Laura Castanza welcomed the guests APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: MOTION was made by Vaughn Lazar, seconded by Monica Mayotte, to approve the minutes of the August 30, MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Neighborhood Certification Program Plan Laura reviewed the visit to Professor Mitsova s class at FAU on September 10, Erez Bar- Nur, Laura Castanza, Gonzalo Vizcardo from the Board were in attendance and Nicole Gasparri from the City was in attendance. At the class session Laura gave an overview of the strategic plan of the Board and then Professor Mitsova reviewed the brainstorming assignment that students completed. As a result of the discussion questions arose with regard to gated communities, condominiums, and individual communities. How will the certification distinguish these; other suggestions were that the community should identify core values as well as a community green ambassador. Vaughn suggested that a press release be done about the partnership with FAU. Vaughn will take the lead and then send it to the City for approval. Zalo suggested that the members get set up on a share group on the internet. He will work with Professor Mitsova to create this.

17 Next FAU classroom dates: October 8 November 5 December 3 Other Items: Laura reminded the board that it was time for board election. Laura stated she was willing to step down as chair to give someone else a chance, and the board agreed to defer until the next meeting. Jennifer Rubiello, a representative from Palm Beach County Food and Water Watch spoke about genetically engineered foods and labeling. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting of the Green Living Advisory Board is on October 9, 2012 at 8:30 am in the small 2 nd floor conference room at CITY HALL. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION to adjourn was made by Vaughn Lazar, seconded by Monica Mayotte at 9:35 a.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Nicole Gasparri, Recorder GLAB Page 2 of 2

18 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD BOCA RATON COMMUNITY CENTER ANNEX BOCA RATON, FLORIDA TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nichols at 5:10 PM. MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Rex Nichols Arlene Owens Evan Rosenblatt Joe McManus Merle Haber Emily Gentile Daryl Johnson, Planner, City Liaison Robert and Beth Born, residents Mary Csar, Executive Director at B.R. Historical Society APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION was made by Mr. McManus and seconded by Ms. Gentile to approve the minutes of May 15, 2012 with two corrections. The first correction was in the first motion on page two (strike out the words local owners of historic properties that have been designated and insert the words the City and the Historic Preservation Board). It should now read: obtained would allow the City and the Historic Preservation Board to apply for grants. Also, Ms. Gentile stated that she had informed the City in advance of her absence last month. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. NEW BUSINESS: COA Born Residence 130 Cardinal Avenue After review of the landscape petition at the Born residence, Mr. Born spoke concerning restoring his property to its original character. A discussion ensued regarding landscaping. Mr. Johnson stated that he would check as to whether there was an environmental inspection. MOTION was made by Ms. Owens and seconded by Ms. Gentile to approve the petition. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. A discussion ensued regarding raising funds to maintain the wooden historic marker sign on Palmetto Park Road. OLD BUSINESS: There was no objection to discussing the proposed letter to owners of Mizner cottages in Spanish Village regarding historic designation. Ms. Owens stated that Ms. Ciampi provided her a list of property owners and addresses. Ms. Owens reported that the Warren House petition would be heard at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 26 th at 6:00PM.

19 Discussion ensued regarding the Historic Preservation Ordinance and the possibility of conducting a Workshop with the Board. Mr. McManus said that he would contact the City Attorney regarding possible dates. OTHER BUSINESS: Mary Csar Historic Preservation Board Ordinance Certified Local Government Status (CLG) Ms. Csar distributed two documents, the Certified Local Governments-Benefits of the CLG Program and 2010 Fee Schedule from Cities/Counties. She discussed a number of benefits with CLG status and also discussed the difference amongst other cities for filing and advertising fees. Ms. Csar referenced an article in the June 17th Sun-Sentinel regarding the concrete staining of the IBM building. Ms. Csar discussed Mr. Batmasian s purchase of the former Boca Raton Army Air Field Headquarters Building located at 101 Pine Circle. Without objection, Ms. Owens discussed a complaint regarding the property at 851 Aurelia Street which was forwarded to Mr. Johnson for a code enforcement action. Ms. Csar requested to be kept informed about the proposed Workshop Meeting. CHAIRMAN S REPORT: None ADJOURNMENT: With no further business, the meeting was adjourned by mutual consent at 6:20 PM. Arlene Moskowitz, Recorder HPB Page 2 of 2

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