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Minutes 09-22-25 ExcerptMINUTES OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. IN CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Julie Mondello, Chair Thomas Devlin Dr. Phyliss Pacilli Alison Pandev Amanda Cowan, Alt. ABSENT: Belinda Laskey Bruce Robertson Barry Doctor Jay Pastorius, Alt 1. Call to Order Marvelous Washington Division Director, Recreation and Parks Justin Johnson, Manager Marketing and Outreach EXCERPT Chair Mondello called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Agenda Approval 5. Approval of Minutes August 2025 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business A. Tennis Center 1. FRDAP Grant Approval - Commission approved the application for grant funding for Hydro Courts at the Tennis Facility. Marvelous Washington, Division Director, stated that the City Commission approved applying for a $200,000 matching grant, and their proposal for the Tennis Center includes installing Hydro Courts to ensure the courts stay dry because it rains every day and, as a result, the Tennis Center was having issues with the tennis clinics and leagues. She said that to better Meeting Minutes Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 22, 2025 serve the Tennis Center patrons and residents, they want to apply for the grant to help defray the installation costs of the Hydro Courts Chair Mondello asked about lights at the Tennis Center. Ms. Washington said that there is an upcoming project to install lights. She mentioned that the City will update the current lights to LED lights, install additional poles and lights, and that FM Tennis recommended adding additional Pickleball Courts to meet demand. She stated that they are very excited about the upcoming renovations and upcoming CIP projects for the tennis facilities. She noted that one of the requirements for grant approval is to provide an update of the CIP projects that have been approved, and to provide a visual of where those amenities will be implemented 2. Project discussion - FM Tennis contract approved Chair Mondello said that this was discussed at the last meeting, and that this organization has been there for a little over five years. Ms. Washington said that FM Tennis is the vendor for the tennis clinics and other tennis related activities, and they have been operating at the Tennis Center for a little over five years. She commented that they will be the managing partner at the Center, and that the City and vendor will work together to continue those types of services and bring in a new Tennis Pro Shop. B. Departmental Updates 1. Out of School Day September 23 2. Fall Festival October 11 Project Updates: A. Hester Park B. Galaxy Park C. Pence Park D. Jaycee Park E. Barrier Free F. Tennis Center 8. Public Audience 9. Items for the City Manager's Attention 10. Future Agenda Items 11. Next Meeting Oct 27 at 6 PM 2 Meeting Minutes Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 22, 2025 12. Adjournment Motion Dr. Pacilli moved to adjourn. Mr. Devlin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 P.M. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist KI MINUTES OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. IN CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Julie Mondello, Chair Marvelous Washington Thomas Devlin Division Director, Recreation and Parks Dr. Phyliss Pacilli Justin Johnson, Manager Marketing Alison Pandev and Outreach Amanda Cowan, Alt. ABSENT: Belinda Laskey Bruce Robertson Barry Doctor Jay Pastorius, Alt 1. Call to Order Chair Mondello called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Agenda Approval 5. Approval of Minutes August 2025 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business A. Tennis Center 1. FRDAP Grant Approval - Commission approved the application for grant funding for Hydro Courts at the Tennis Facility. Marvelous Washington, Division Director, stated that the City Commission approved applying for a $200,000 matching grant, and their proposal for the Tennis Center includes installing Hydro Courts to ensure the courts stay dry because it rains every day and, as a result, the Tennis Center was having issues with the tennis clinics and leagues. She said that to better serve the Tennis Center patrons and residents, they want to apply for the grant to help defray the installation costs of the Hydro Courts Meeting Minutes Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 22, 2025 Chair Mondello asked about lights at the Tennis Center. Ms. Washington said that there is an upcoming project to install lights. She mentioned that the City will update the current lights to LED lights, install additional poles and lights, and that FM Tennis recommended adding additional Pickleball Courts to meet demand. She stated that they are very excited about the upcoming renovations and upcoming CIP projects for the tennis facilities. She noted that one of the requirements for grant approval is to provide an update of the CIP projects that have been approved, and to provide a visual of where those amenities will be implemented 2. Project discussion- FM Tennis contract approved Chair Mondello said that this was discussed at the last meeting, and that this organization has been there for a little over five years. Ms. Washington said that FM Tennis is the vendor for the tennis clinics and other tennis related activities, and they have been operating at the Tennis Center for a little over five years. She commented that they will be the managing partner at the Center, and that the City and vendor will work together to continue those types of services and bring in a new Tennis Pro Shop. B. Departmental Updates 1. Out of School Day September 23 2. Fall Festival October 11 Project Updates: A. Hester Park B. Galaxy Park C. Pence Park D. Jaycee Park E. Barrier Free F. Tennis Center 8. Public Audience 9. Items for the City Manager's Attention 10. Future Agenda Items 11. Next Meeting Oct 27 at 6 PM 12. Adjournment 2 Meeting Minutes Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida September 22, 2025 Motion Dr. Pacilli moved to adjourn. Mr. Devlin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Th- eeting was adjourned at 7:11 P.M. Mayl:e I- Jesus, i "A, MMC City t - 3