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Minutes 04-07-25Minutes of the Senior Advisory Board Regular Meeting Held at City Hall, Commission Chamber, 100 E. Ocean Avenue Boynton Beach, Florida, on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: James Czizik, Vice Chair Brent Rolle, Recreation Supervisor Ann Cwynar Cody Bonanno, Recreation Manager Louise Farrell Cheryl Ryder Phillip Martin NOT PRESENT: Sandra Watson, Chair CALL TO ORDER Chair Watson called the meeting to order at 2:02 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE Roll was taken. A quorum was present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Additions, Deletions, Corrections - None Adoption Motion Ms. Farrell moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion Vice Chair Czizik asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Farrell moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Ryder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT (Comments limited to 3 minutes and 1 Turn) None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ms. Farrell noted that the date of the dance was unfinished business. Vice Chair Czizik advised that this would be discussed under new business. He noted that the unfinished business was a verification or validation of the fact that there were two locations that were actively being discussed. He explained that at the end of their last meeting the Board agreed that because they were going to push off the date of the dance until the fall and because of the nature of the upcoming renovations that the prom would be moved to the Boynton Beach Historical Woman’s Center. Ms. Farrell questioned that if the bad part of this location was the parking. Vice Chair Czizik answered that the City has put together a program using valets to help with the onsite parking problem. He continued to advise that an advantage was that if someone was being dropped off, they would not need to park and walk across the street, the driver can drive up and unload passengers near the valet. Mr. Bonanno mentioned that during a conversation with his Director, they discussed a possibility of a parking shuttle or charter bus that would take passengers from the Arts & Cultural Center to the Woman’s Center. NEW BUSINESS Finalize September Date for Senior Prom Vice Chair Czizik noted that there were discussions in regard to selecting a date in September. He mentioned that the 5th was the City’s First Friday event, and his thoughts are that the 12th would give them an opportunity to take advantage of getting the word out during the First Friday event. Ms. Farrell agreed with the 12th and questioned if they were able to lock in the date. Vice Chair Czizik confirmed that the 12th was available. Mr. Bonnanno advised that once the Board has decided a date, they can lock it in and verify with the Woman’s Club, which is ran through the Arts and Cultural Center. He continued to advise the Board that the structure going forward would be that he and Brent would be taking the lead on this event. Vice Chair Czizik advised that the first thing they would like to do is confirm the date quickly, so that they can begin working on it. Ms. Farrell questioned if the City has staff that would help with the serving, clean-up, set-up, or would the Board have to do it all. Mr. Bonnanno answered that the City does not have anyone to do the serving or anything along those lines, it would most likely be an outside vendor. Vice Chair Czizik questioned what the role of the staff at the Woman’s Center on the day of the event would be. Mr. Bonnanno answered that staff would be there to open the doors and let the Board use the resources that are part of the facility. Ms. Ryder questioned if there would be a floor plan so they can decide how they want the tables to be placed. Mr. Bonnanno answered that he and Brent would do that for the Board. He advised that once a date has been selected, he and Brent would do about 95% of the legwork on their own and present it to the Board each month. Vice Chair Czizik commented that they would like to speak with staff in regards to the set up of previous events. Ms. Farrell questioned if this location would allow for more people to attend. Vice Chair Czizik answered it did not, however he advised that it was unique in the fact it has a ballroom environment as compared to a auditorium environment. He mentioned the only issue was that upon his last visit, the elevator had just been repaired after it had been down for a while. He wants to make sure that the elevator is operational for the event. Brainstorm ideas for 2025-26 (Budget Year) Vice Chair Czizik noted that they are trying to achieve something that everyone can participate in and everybody can have the opportunity to do. Ms. Farrell commented possibly having smaller events in different areas. Vice Chair Czizik noted that the idea of coming up with an event where you travel would be problematic to make it inclusive. He said that if the Board does a community based event, it would be done here. He noted, that the City does many health themed events. Vice Chair Czizik also mentioned that lectures were well received in the Senior communities and their caregivers in the past. He believes that this is the kind of things that would be well received in the City. Ms. Farrell commented that she has seen events at the library for learning different technologies, however, it is limited to a very small group. It can be something they can look into and use the Civic Center or bigger space. Vice Chair Czizik discussed getting people to come together and get a better understanding in regards to federal programs winding down or having limited access, such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Providing insight on what is in place and what hasn’t been taken away. Ms. Farrell questioned if there are a lot of changes happening. Ms. Cwynar answered that there is not. Vice Chair Czizik commented that there are concerns of availability of services. Mr. Martin questioned if the band that performs at the Senior Center every Thursday afternoon are paid. Mr. Rolle answered that they are not. Mr. Martin mentioned that there is a lot of talent in the Senior Community. He questioned how can they help the Senior Community bring forth those talents. Ms. Cwynar commented many Seniors are talented in Arts and making crafts, that they might be interested in showing or selling. She questioned if Leisureville have craft fairs. Vice Chair Czizik answered that they did. He explained that people made things to sell, including bake sales and café items. Ms. Ryder questioned if this is something they can do at the Woman’s Center and run a fair and a café. Vice Chair Czizik wasn’t sure they can do that at the Woman’s Center, but its something they can possibly do here. He discussed prior lectures held here at the City with vendors. He also spoke about a ‘Dancing with the Stars’ event that he and his wife attended at a local hotel. He asked the Board if this was something that would be of interest. He explained that local dance studios and professionals went to compete, tickets were sold to those who were interested in attending, and the ticket money went to the professionals. Further discussion took among the board members place in regards to a dance event. Ms. Ryder discussed the idea of a Antique Road Show, where people can bring items from childhood or the past and discuss. Ms. Cwynar mentioned that a person can set up a table with their favorite things and they would be able to talk about them. Ms. Farrell commented that she liked the idea. Mr. Martin commented that people can share what they are all about. Vice Chair Czizik discussed that he liked the idea of the Antique Road Show. He explained that the premise behind the road show is not just someone bringing a box out from the garage but having a resident expert that can determine what can be in the show. He spoke about having a antique dealer that can sponsor an event like this. Ms. Ryder mentioned that the Bush Wildlife in Jupiter would bring 5 to 6 animals with their naturalist to an event and speak about them. Vice Chair Czizik questioned if the City has done something similar. Mr. Bonnanno answered that he was not certain. Vice Chair Czizik questioned if the City has done anything out of Cacti Park. Mr. Bonnanno answered that he did not believe so. Vice Chair Czizik explained that Cacti Park is a baseball field, and that they have Senior Day specials every Wednesday, with group tickets rates and meal rates offered. Ms. Cwynar questioned what the cost of the tickets were. Vice Chair Czizik answered $25 and seniors get $10 to $15 off. He explained that there are several opportunities to promote Boynton Beach Senior Day on Wednesday’s. Ms. Cwynar commented that she liked all of the idea’s presented for the 2025-2026 season. Ms. Farrell asked when the Baseball season start. Vice Chair Czizik answered that it is only during the months of February and March. He explained how the schedule works to the Board. He also mentioned that he spoke with the events coordinator of Cacti Park and is waiting on pricing. He said he will inform the Recreation Department when he receives it and see if it’s something the Board can do. Mr. Bonnanno commented that the ideas presented were really good and he will task each member of the Board to come up with a list of 3 to 5 different ideas that are plausible. Vice Chair Czizik questioned if there has ever been a senior forum provided by Trustbridge. He discussed what Trustbridge is and what they do to the Board. Mr. Rolle commented that it depended on what scale the event would be and where the forum will be held. He mentioned that the Recreation and Parks department invited Palm Beach National on March 27th to do this type of forum as a Lunch and Learn. Vice Chair Czizik commented that he would love to do it on a big scale at City Hall and wasn’t aware of the previous Lunch and Learn. Mr. Rolle advised that the Lunch and Learn was listed on the calendar he provided to the Board. He explained the different topics that have been spoken of in the past. He commented that if the Board is looking into a forum for a larger audience in a larger venue, then they would need to have multiple things (topics) on the same day. Vice Chair Czizik replied that Trustbridge would have 8 people on the dais composed of doctors, nurses, counselors and transportation professionals that would be able to speak on the day of the forum. He discussed different topics the professionals would speak on. Mr. Rolle suggested that if the Board wants to move forward with the forum, have Trustbridge contact him and provide what things they want to discuss on that particular day and what venue. Further discussion ensued among the Board in regard to what type of information is provided by Trustbridge. Vice Chair Czizik requested that Ms. Ryder do some exploring on the Antique Road Show and contact some antique dealers in the area and find out if they would be interested in participating in the next year. He requested that Mr. Martin look into local dance studios that would be willing to perform for a event or competition for the Senior community. Mr. Bonnanno commented that many attendees at the City’s First Friday events are 55 and older. He recommended that the Board can partner with the City’s Events team to have the local dance studios perform during intermissions. Vice Chair Czizik requested that Ms. Farrell look into the Sugar Plantation event and/or Butterfly World. Ms. Cwynar mentioned meet up groups, to inform other of activities and events. Vice Chair Czizik inquired if Mr. Bonnanno or Mr. Rolle had something to add. Mr. Bonnanno commented that he will keep a look out for the emails from the Board with their ideas. Ms. Cwynar asked if Trustbridge will discuss Wills and Trusts. Vice Chair Czizik answered that Trustbridge has lawyers that would discuss the Five Wishes program. He further explained how the Five Wishes program works. NEXT MEETING …………………. May 5, 2025 Agenda items are due by Thursday April 24, 2025. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Vice Chair Czizik requested a motion to adjourn. MOTION Ms. Farrell moved to adjourn. Ms. Cwynar seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 3:03 P.M. Melissa Clavel Administrative Coordinator I