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Residents press Boynton Beach leaders on transparency, parking at 500 Ocean and a homeowner's code notice
Summary
Public speakers told the joint CRA/commission meeting that the city must improve transparency after one speaker alleged off‑record conduct and legal action; another resident complained the 500 Ocean building is not keeping a promised free public parking condition and urged preservation of a 95‑year‑old house. A homeowner asked for relief from landscaping code violations and staff committed follow‑up.
Multiple members of the public used the meeting's comment period to press the city on governance, code enforcement and downtown issues.
Reverend Cindy Falco de Corrado told the board she has observed a "culture that operates behind closed doors," described private conversations and off‑record offers she said should have been public, and said she is pursuing appropriate legal remedies, including federal avenues. She asked the commission to prioritize transparency and to document decisions in public rather than in whispered conversations.
Resident Susan Oyer raised concerns about the 500 Ocean building, saying a condition of project approval required public parking but patrons now must download an app and register to park; she said businesses have left the area and accused the building of persistent problems including elevator issues and mold. Oyer also urged the city to explore saving a 95‑year‑old house on Boynton Beach Boulevard and 3rd and suggested moving it downtown to preserve local history.
Homeowner David Auld identified himself and said he recently renovated his home but received several landscaping code violation notices; he asked for a waiver or extension because he cannot afford to undo the work immediately. City staff said code enforcement would follow up and requested his contact information for next‑day assistance.
No formal actions were taken as a result of public comment; staff committed to follow up with the homeowner and commissioners emphasized the record of concerns for future discussion.
