Boynton Beach: Boynton Beach Meeting
Summary. The Boynton Beach City Commission held a regular meeting on March 23, 2026, beginning with ceremonial proceedings including recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay for over 20 years of service and swearing in of incumbent Commissioner Amy Kelly for District 4 and Mac McCray for District 2. Commissioner Thomas Turkin was unanimously selected as the new Vice Mayor. Several proclamations were presented including Florida Bicycle Month, National Procurement Month, and recognition of Greater Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church's 134th anniversary. The meeting's most significant item was a proposed $440,000 annual purchase (10-year term) of advanced surveillance technology from Flock Safety, including license plate readers, cameras, and gunshot detection systems. This generated considerable public comment regarding privacy concerns and constitutional issues. After extensive discussion about data retention, audit procedures, funding sources, and contractual safeguards, the initial motion to approve failed for lack of a second and the item was tabled until the next meeting for further review. The commission also addressed multiple development-related items, including unanimous approval of the Sarah Sims Memorial Cemetery expansion project (due to urgent need for burial spaces), property annexations for the Hammocks at Boynton Beach project, land development regulation amendments, and historic preservation requirement modifications. The meeting concluded with commissioners requesting regular departmental reports and updated playground safety reports, adjourning at 9:10 PM.
Agenda Items
1. Roll Call and Opening Procedures
Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM with roll call confirming all commissioners present
- All commissioners present
- Invocation by Vice Mayor Hay
- Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Turkin
2. Proclamations
Multiple proclamations presented including bicycle month, procurement month, and church recognition
- Florida Bicycle Month proclamation
- National Procurement Month with staff recognition
- Greater Saint Paul AME Church 134th anniversary
3. Swearing-in Ceremonies
Commissioners McCray and Kelly sworn in, followed by recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Hay
- Mac McCray sworn in for District 2
- Amy Kelly sworn in for District 4
- Proclamation presented to Vice Mayor Hay for his service
4. Vice Mayor Selection
Commissioner Turkin nominated and unanimously selected as Vice Mayor
- Commissioner McCray nominated Commissioner Turkin
- Unanimous approval
5. Public Audience
Multiple speakers addressed various topics including historic preservation, surveillance concerns, and congratulations
- Opposition to historic preservation ordinance changes
- Constitutional concerns about surveillance technology
- Congratulations to new commissioners
- Recognition of retiring city employee Monique Lewis
6. Consent Agenda Items
Various administrative items with some pulled for discussion by Commissioner McCray
- Budget transfers totaling $1.7 million
- Grant applications
- CRA management agreements
7G. Flock Safety System Approval
Comprehensive police surveillance system including license plate readers, cameras, and shot detection technology
- System cost of $440,000 annually for 10 years
- Funding through traffic enforcement camera revenue
- Privacy and data retention concerns (30-day retention policy)
- Access controls and audit procedures
- Integration with Real Time Crime Center
- Contract cancellation protections if funding sources eliminated
- Police department success stories presented
8A-8D. Sarah Sims Memorial Cemetery Project
Land use amendments, rezoning, variance, and site plan approval for cemetery expansion
- Future land use change from residential to public/institutional
- Rezoning to public usage district
- Variance for buffer wall requirements
- Major site plan modification for cemetery expansion
- Urgency due to lack of burial spaces
8E-8I. 3045 North Federal Highway Development
Annexation and development approvals for Hammocks at Boynton Beach project
- Annexation of 0.91 acres into city limits
- Land use change to special high density residential
- Rezoning to infill planned unit development
- Site plan approvals for duplexes and sixplex construction
8J. Land Development Regulations Amendments
Updates to remove outdated board references and modify parking/signage requirements
- Remove references to dissolved Planning and Development Board
- Allow additional permeable surface area for driveways (up to 55%)
- Remove fee requirements for temporary feather banner signs
- 30-day limit on feather banner displays
8K. Historic Preservation Requirements Amendment
Remove potentially significant sites from historic preservation requirements
- Remove language treating potentially significant sites same as designated historic structures
- Clarify requirements only apply to formally designated historic properties
- Does not eliminate historic designations or potentially significant sites lists
- Removes barriers for property owners not seeking designation
Motions & Votes
Motion to approve the agenda as amended
Moved by Commissioner Turkin, seconded by Commissioner Kelly
Passed unanimously
Motion to nominate Thomas Turkin as Vice Mayor for one year
Moved by Mac McCray, seconded by Commissioner Kelly
Passed unanimously
Motion to approve community support funds of $1000 to Pathways to Prosperity
Passed unanimously
Motion to approve item 7G (Flock Safety system)
Moved by Commissioner Turkin
Motion dies for lack of second
Motion to table item 7G until next city council meeting
Passed 4-1
Motion to remove items 8C and D from the table
Passed unanimously
Motion to approve items 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D (Sarah Sims Memorial Cemetery)
Moved by Commissioner McCray, seconded by Various commissioners
All passed unanimously
Motion to approve items 8E through 8I (Federal Highway development)
Moved by Various commissioners, seconded by Various commissioners
All passed unanimously
Motion to approve proposed ordinance 26-010 (LDR amendments)
Passed unanimously
Motion to adjourn
Passed unanimously
Action Items
Provide information on cities in Florida that have discontinued Flock Safety contracts
Assigned to Flock Safety representatives
Schedule visit to Real Time Crime Center
Assigned to Police Department · Due Wednesday
Prepare legal analysis and oversight policies for surveillance technology
Assigned to City Attorney and Police Department
Review Flock Safety contract with City Legal before voting
Assigned to Commissioner Cruz and City Legal · Due Before next meeting
Provide regular departmental reports from city management
Assigned to City Manager and Assistant City Managers · Due Ongoing
Provide updated safety reports on all city playgrounds
Assigned to Risk Manager and City Manager · Due Next commission meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
What was decided at this meeting?
The Boynton Beach City Commission held a regular meeting on March 23, 2026, beginning with ceremonial proceedings including recognition of outgoing Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay for over 20 years of service and swearing in of incumbent Commissioner Amy Kelly for District 4 and Mac McCray for District 2. Commissioner Thomas Turkin was unanimously selected as the new Vice Mayor. Several proclamations were presented including Florida Bicycle Month, National Procurement Month, and recognition of Greater Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church's 134th anniversary. The meeting's most significant item was a proposed $440,000 annual purchase (10-year term) of advanced surveillance technology from Flock Safety, including license plate readers, cameras, and gunshot detection systems. This generated considerable public comment regarding privacy concerns and constitutional issues. After extensive discussion about data retention, audit procedures, funding sources, and contractual safeguards, the initial motion to approve failed for lack of a second and the item was tabled until the next meeting for further review. The commission also addressed multiple development-related items, including unanimous approval of the Sarah Sims Memorial Cemetery expansion project (due to urgent need for burial spaces), property annexations for the Hammocks at Boynton Beach project, land development regulation amendments, and historic preservation requirement modifications. The meeting concluded with commissioners requesting regular departmental reports and updated playground safety reports, adjourning at 9:10 PM.
What was on the agenda?
This meeting covered 11 agenda items: Roll Call and Opening Procedures; Proclamations; Swearing-in Ceremonies; Vice Mayor Selection; Public Audience; Consent Agenda Items; Flock Safety System Approval; Sarah Sims Memorial Cemetery Project; 3045 North Federal Highway Development; Land Development Regulations Amendments; Historic Preservation Requirements Amendment.
How many motions were voted on?
10 motions were voted on during this meeting. See the Motions & Votes section above for each motion and its result.
What action items came out of this meeting?
6 action items were identified. See the Action Items section above for details and who they were assigned to.
Who attended this meeting?
11 members were recorded as present: Mayor Rebecca Shelton, Commissioner Amy Kelly, Commissioner Cruz, Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay, Commissioner Thomas Turkin, Mac McCray, City Clerk, Deputy City Attorney Stacy Winger, Gabe Savicky, Police Chief, City Manager.
What county is Boynton Beach in?
Boynton Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Browse other Palm Beach County meeting summaries to see what local governments across the county are working on.
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