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The projects discussed included finishing remaining work in Gulf Harbor (about $780,000), a multi‑phase package for Chapel Hill (about $650,000 for the sections identified by staff), broader work in the Meadows neighborhood, and repairs on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Public Works Director Kevin Ramsey told the commission, \"The total cost is just over $3,000,000,\" as staff summarized the priorities and constrained capacity to complete additional projects this year.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the work responds to long‑running pavement needs in neighborhoods that have been deferred for years and would put discrete areas onto a regular maintenance rotation. Commissioner Thomas Turkin, who brought the item forward, said residents \"see solutions; Chapel Hill hasn't had their roads paid outside of the Chapel Hill Boulevard for decades and decades,\" and urged the commission to prioritize citywide returns on neighborhoods' tax contributions.

Staff presentation and funding

Public Works staff showed maps and a prioritized list of streets that can reasonably be completed before the end of the fiscal year. Kevin Ramsey said finishing contiguous areas allows the city to maintain those neighborhoods as a unit in future cycles. Another staff member noted the city has set aside roughly $22,300,000 in paving-related funds and that the projects on the table would be funded from the city's capital improvement (CIP) fund balance with individual task orders returned to the commission for approval.

County surtax and coordination with grants

Vice Mayor Amy Kelly asked about the county surtax effort and how Boynton Beach should coordinate project priorities. City staff said Palm Beach County is completing a master plan that will support a surtax referendum and that municipal input is expected as the county finalizes priorities. Staff estimated the county effort — if approved and matched with federal and state grants — could substantially increase available funds for roads; a staff member said the county's referendum was anticipated for November 2026 and that the county is preparing an intergovernmental master plan to establish the list of projects eligible for surtax proceeds.

Next steps and local direction

Staff asked the commission for consensus on the proposed package; commissioners generally supported moving forward. Staff will return to the commission with individual task orders and budget amendments for each project. Ramsey said some projects already under procurement or design (for example, Southeast Third Street) remain on separate tracks.

Community comments and context

During public comment, residents reiterated concerns about drainage, tree canopy and consistent maintenance; commissioners asked staff to ensure paving work coordinates with ongoing stormwater and utility projects.

Ending

Commissioners gave staff direction to proceed with the package as presented and to return with task orders and appropriate budget amendments. A fuller county surtax master plan is expected to inform future, larger rounds of paving funding and project prioritization.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Boynton Beach, FL March 18, 2025 Regular Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Boynton Beach commissioners on March 18 advanced a staff plan to repave neighborhood streets this fiscal year and asked staff to return with task orders and budget amendments to pay for the work.","taxTitle","Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",4617,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6121004,"Rebecca Shelton sworn in as mayor; commission appoints vice mayor and fills multiple advisory boards",449,4441000,4890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2704501-31acc43d830dd75b4c34314b0161db91&start=4441&end=4890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2704501-31acc43d830dd75b4c34314b0161db91/thumbnail_4441000.jpg","/articles/6121004/Boynton-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Rebecca-Shelton-sworn-in-as-mayor-commission-appoints-vice-mayor-and-fills-multiple-advisory-boards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121004-601da7f0df38c450b96bd39b04c9071f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147901&Signature=NBgxn9XKib7-HguZoHKBG-yYolOrvCDYfuePQ9ImPm~Gp7xQOwHdGWPMVRxKeD2hvckJ27abjtuzEopBjYS-QZV3cyyR0r22Le8Olnd43QbfvYv2dqc01ujK3hWzzoL2s0kO1txO2OI1e3-BTxxqcJ1qNUXo3hSFASM4X6nC0j1r6aTrEy4rN1eDBunLfojq1K6e~zHl8CcQ17whvJfsgaQhqUrYWgYptfpoucxY1X6yv4vOBhmwmdE-02qQkf5BziQoA4QzisqFESVPVrPdyAdxwYjLpzUTo8PjXUKv~hYuRpyY~xTWSV33~A1jZmawRfN5rRTyJYFO9ZqiEGB5Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rebecca Shelton was sworn in as mayor of Boynton Beach at the start of the March 18 commission meeting; she is the city's first female mayor in 32 years, according to remarks recorded at the meeting. The city clerk announced certified election results earlier in the evening and the meeting began with the formal swearing‑in ceremonies for mayor and commissioners.

New leadership and organizational votes

After the swearing in, the commission held its annual organizational votes. Following nominations and discussion on rotation practice, the commission voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Woodrow Hay as vice mayor to serve for one year.

Advisory board appointments and committee ratifications

The commission then filled numerous advisory board positions and ratified committee leadership. Appointments made during the meeting (each approved unanimously) included, among others:

- Art Advisory Board: Margaret Roberts (reappointment), Gregory Hartman, Margaret Newton, Mikayla McLaughlin, Brianne Moses.
- Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board: Alexandria LaPresto (reappointment), Leisha Rountree, Angela Troy Anowski.
- Education and Youth Advisory Board: Laurie Wilkinson, Isabella Acosta, Christopher Kinney.
- Recreation and Parks, Senior Advisory Board and other panels: Jasper Pistorius, Anne Swiner, James Zisick and additional appointees.

The commission also ratified Carrie Clinton as chair and Tara Ochler as vice chair of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).

Community support fund and consent items

Commissioner Woodrow Hay moved and the commission approved a $1,000 community support funds request to Pathways to Prosperity. The consent agenda, which included standard administrative items and previously noticed purchases, passed unanimously.

What commissioners said

Newly sworn Mayor Rebecca Shelton thanked voters and said she will \"listen and take your input to the dais at every meeting,\" remarks that commissioners and members of the public noted as a pledge to increased responsiveness. Commissioner Thomas Turkin congratulated the mayor and said his focus will be on bringing the community together and delivering on core city issues.

Ending

The meeting included the formal reorganization of leadership and the immediate filling of multiple advisory board seats. Staff will notify appointees of next steps and any follow‑up orientation; several items approved in consent will proceed under existing staff authority.","At its March 18 meeting the Boynton Beach City Commission swore in Rebecca Shelton as mayor, reconstituted leadership and appointed members to multiple advisory boards. The commission also approved community support funding and ratified Affordable Housing Advisory Committee leadership.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6121009,"Commission approves purchase of two ADA‑compliant portable restroom trailers; developer to reimburse cost",347,5689000,6036000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2704501-31acc43d830dd75b4c34314b0161db91&start=5689&end=6036","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2704501-31acc43d830dd75b4c34314b0161db91/thumbnail_5689000.jpg","/articles/6121009/Boynton-Beach/Palm-Beach-County/Florida/Commission-approves-purchase-of-two-ADAcompliant-portable-restroom-trailers-developer-to-reimburse-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6121009-e6287b2b7d26ccc001418d95de190659/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147901&Signature=XO8Zc9JkUxHYEBrdee9YCZv4fERDqLOrTXiVkXFthujlIWcSOQ71OhO4C66sSrYs98~j4gLS~LDaEX7hImwGcGG6wJ8DYwRqLWhMVBfUSdbWsyRDaHKGGCVMfP93hbADC5nM2wi5QOThiC6q6KlkoYRFjq6-8eNL1YYgVE4cWRRFe6-YU~ciqrjaFv1oEHlocc15U2-WlCqdurGxqcKKJR5sWqJVm6Nli7DjLcXfh8JBhDQhv4DeIomtvTMOoHLgFYK-EvCe1UX0wi2ODrY~Br9Xw9NlKhnRbKSuQRbTwDFiXZGl5uHlwgJbKRprvvo4Vyi-YBuGmj5XhA8kOS69iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boynton Beach City Commission on March 18 approved a waiver of standard procurement procedures and authorized the purchase of two ADA‑compliant five‑station portable restroom trailers for a total not to exceed $139,460.

Staff presentation and procurement steps

Gail Moots, real estate and special projects staff, described the procurement search and the inability to locate five‑station units on the cooperative purchasing platform Sourcewell. \"Staff's initial search for 2 ADA compliant 5 station portable restroom trailers focused on Sourcewell,\" Moots said, and after additional outreach staff obtained three proposals. Elk Creek Trailers offered two five‑station units for $139,460 (including a $10,000 discount and no transportation fee), a second vendor proposed $148,592 (with a $2,000 discount), and a third bid was $165,910 plus a $6,500 transportation fee.

Commission action and reimbursement

Using the purchasing manual exemption the commission authorized issuance of a purchase order to Elk Creek Trailers. Staff told the commission the trailers will be reimbursed 100 percent by the developer of the South Parking Lot because the parking project had not provided the restrooms that were originally anticipated. Delivery is estimated at 14–18 weeks.

Discussion on permanent vs. temporary facilities

Several commissioners asked whether the city should instead invest in permanent restrooms at the amphitheater or elsewhere downtown. A staff member responded that the purchased units are designed to be semi‑permanent and movable and that they can be stationed at the amphitheater but relocated for other events. \"These will be permanently stationed here. At least 1 of the trailers will be permanently stationed here at the amphitheater,\" a city staff member said, and staff recommended using the trailers now while evaluating permanent options for future CIP planning.

Vote and next steps

The commission voted unanimously to approve the procurement waiver and the purchase order. Staff will execute the purchase and expect delivery within the 14–18 week window; staff also recommended returning to the commission with any future recommendations for permanent restroom structures should the temporary units prove insufficient.

Ending

The commission approved the purchase to meet immediate accessibility needs for city events and to accept developer reimbursement; commissioners asked staff to explore longer‑term solutions and to bring cost estimates for permanent restrooms to a future CIP discussion.","The City Commission unanimously authorized a waiver to purchase two ADA‑compliant five‑station portable restroom trailers from Elk Creek Trailers for $139,460; staff said the city will be fully reimbursed by the developer responsible for the South Parking Lot.","actionData","errors"]

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