HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 08 13 Consent 204 Resolution 2012-25 Historic Tree DesignationsCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 204
August 13, 2012
Regular Meeting
REQUEST:
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KS
City Manager
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Department
The Community Development Department, Arbor Division, asks that the City Commission
approve Resolution 2012 -25 regarding a request of the Highlands HOA and the
Beautification of Winter Springs Advisory Board to designate two trees within the
Highlands as historic trees.
SYNOPSIS:
Mr. Bob Henderson, of the Highlands Homeowner's Association, requested that two trees
within the Highlands be designated as historic trees. The trees were evaluated by the City
Arborist and were found to be of a quality worthy of historic designation. The designation
was also unanimously approved by the Beautification of Winter Springs Advisory
Board (BOWS) at a special meeting on July 31, 2012.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Section 5 -30) of the Arbor Ordinance defines a historic tree as "a tree which has been found
by the City Commission to be of notable historic interest to the City based on its age,
species, size, historic association or unique characteristics ".
Section 5 -8(a) of the Arbor Ordinance states that "determination that a tree is a historic tree
shall be made by resolution of the City Commission after a recommendation of the
Beautification of Winter Springs Advisory Board and the City Arborist shall keep a
permanent record of all trees so designated by the City Commission".
During a meeting held on July 31 st, 2012, the BOWS board unanimously approved the
designation of two trees within the Highlands as historic. The first tree is a 31.5" diameter
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bald cypress located in front of the Highlands Clubhouse at 2200 Shepard Road. The
second tree is a 54" diameter live oak located at the southern intersection of Moree Loop
and Sheoah Boulevard. The live oak is located within the common area of the Baytree Four
development and written approval of historic designation was provided by their property
management company.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Two plaques, totaling less than $200 in value, will be constructed to commemorate the
historic tree designation and will be installed in front of each of the two trees. The money
for the plaques will be taken from the Arbor Fund.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney /Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and
the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media /Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations /Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
During a special meeting held on July 31 st, 2012, the BOWS board unanimously approved
the designation of these two trees as historic and a special asset to the Winter Springs
Community.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve Resolution 2012 -25 in support of the
historic tree designations proposed by the Highlands HOA and the Beautification of Winter
Springs Advisory Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Resolution 2012 -25 Historic Tree Designations
(B) Photos of Historic Tree Candidates
(C) Arbor Ordinance (Pertinent excerpts)
(D) Beautification of Winter Springs July 31, 2012 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
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Attachment 'A'
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, TO DESIGNATE
A 31.5 INCH IN DIAMETER SPECIMEN BALD CYPRESS
TREE LOCATED AT 2200 SHEPARD ROAD AND A 54
INCH IN DIAMETER LIVE OAK TREE LOCATED AT
THE INTERSECTION OF SHEOAH BOULEVARD AND
MOREE LOOP SOUTH; AS HISTORIC TREES, AS PER
THE CITY'S ARBOR CODE, TREE PROTECTION AND
PRESERVATION ORDINANCE NO. 2003-22*
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs understands that trees are an important resource
of our community and a vital component of nature that should be protected whenever possible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs believes trees can reduce the erosion of our
precious topsoils by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean
the air, produce oxygen and provide habitats for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs wants to preserve large canopy and specimen
trees on public and private property whenever possible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs desires to protect historic trees due to their great
ecological value, indigenous character, size, age and historic associations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of The City of
Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida as follows:
Section 1. The City Commission supports, the designation of select specimen trees as
historic trees because they increase property values, enhance economic vitality of business areas
and beautify the entire community.
Section 2. The City Commission supports, the designation of `historic tree' for both
the specimen 31.5 inch Bald Cypress tree located at 2200 Shepard Road and for the specimen 54
inch Live Oak tree located at the southern intersection of Moree Loop and Sheoah Boulevard, in
Winter Springs, Florida.
City of Winter Springs Resolution No. 2012 -25 Page 1 of 2
Section 3. The City Commission hereby authorizes, the designation of a specimen
31.5 inch Bald Cypress tree located at 2200 Shepard Road and a specimen 54 inch Live Oak tree
located at the southern intersection of Moree Loop and Sheoah Boulevard, in Winter Springs,
Florida, as `historic trees' under the provision of Section 5 -8 of the Tree Protection and
Preservation Ordinance (Arbor Ordinance 2003 -22).
Section 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or
portion of this resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision
and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs.
RESOLVED BY the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a
regular meeting assembled this 13th day of Au ust 2012.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CHARLES LACEY, MAYOR
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
B
ANDREA LORENZO- LUACES, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and suf�eieney for
The City of Winter Springs only:
B
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs Resolution No. 2012 -25 Page 2 of 2
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ATTACHMENT `C' —Arbor Ordinance (Pertinent excerpts)
Sec. 5 -2. Intent and purpose.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish protective regulations for trees within the
city in order to maintain and protect the city forest, to better control problems of flooding, soil
conversation, air pollution and noise, and to make the city a healthier, more attractive and safer
place in which to live.
(b) Intent. The intent of this chapter is to encourage the protection of the maximum number of
trees within the primary tree protection zone and of large specimen trees within the secondary tree
protection zone. It is further the intent of this chapter to encourage the protection of trees native to
Central Florida and to encourage proper removal of exotic, pest trees.
To this end, it shall be unlawful to cut down, damage, poison, or in any other manner destroy or
cause to be destroyed any tree or other vegetation as covered by the provisions of this chapter
except in accordance with the provisions set forth herein. Notwithstanding, in case of emergencies
involving natural disaster such as, but not limited to, flood, freeze or other natural disasters, the
requirements of this chapter may be temporarily waived by the city commission by resolution.
(Ord. No. 2002 -08, § 2, 4 -8 -02; Ord. No. 2003 -22, § 2, 10- 13 -03)
Sec. 5-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise:
(a) Caliper. Measurement of tree twelve (12) inches from soil level.
(b) City. The City of Winter Springs, Florida.
(c) City forest. The aggregate of all street trees and all park trees.
(d) Crown. The mass of branches, twigs and leaves at the top of a tree, with particular reference to
its shape.
(e) DBH. Diameter of trunk at breast height, (approximately four and one -half (4 1/2) feet from
the ground of a tree base).
(f) Desirable trees. Trees particularly adaptive to Central Florida identified as "desirable trees" in
Appendix B of this chapter, as may be amended by the city manager or city commission.
(g) Dripline. The vertical line running through the outermost portion of the tree crown extending
to the ground.
(h) Encroachment. The protrusion into a vehicular accessway, pedestrian -way, or required
landscape area.
(i) Heavy machinery. Mechanical land clearing, earth- moving, or earth - working equipment with a
gross weight in excess of five thousand (5,000) pounds. For purposes of this chapter, all machinery
which utilizes steel tracks for traction shall be considered to be heavy machinery, regardless of
weight.
(j) Historic tree. A tree which has been found by the city commission to be of notable historic
interest to the city based on its age, species, size, historic association or unique characteristics.
(k) Land clearing (grubbing). The disturbance or removal of vegetation using backhoes,
bulldozers, root rakes, or similar mechanical means which may kill trees or damage their roots,
branches, or trunks. Routine lawn mowing, sod replacement, planting of landscape material, shrub
pruning, and shrub removal shall not be considered land clearing and grubbing provided no grade
change occurs.
(1) Person. Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, joint venture association, principal,
trustee, municipal corporation, political subdivision, or special district, or any agent or
representative thereof.
(m) Preferred Plant /Tree. Preferred plants shall mean the plant materials listed in Appendix B:
Desirable Trees and shall be of the size specified in the column labeled "Preferred Plant
Size /Minimum Height," which may be amended from time to time by the city manager in writing.
(n) Primary tree protection zone. This shall mean the front, side and rear yard areas as established
and required by the Land Development Code of the city as the same may, from time to time, be
amended.
(o) Protected area. An area surrounding a protected, historic, or specimen tree within which
physical intrusion is prohibited in order to prevent damage to the tree, roots and soil around the tree
base, the dimensions of which shall be established by the city and set forth in the tree removal
permit, in according with section 5 -14.
(p) Protective barrier. Shall be a polygon of 2" X 4" wide stakes spaced a maximum of eight (8)
feet from each other at the perimeter of the tree protection zone and which extend out of the ground
at least thirty -six (36) inches, with the top four (4) inches marked by fluorescent orange paint or
tape.
(q) Replacement gees. Replacement trees shall at a minimum comply with the provisions of
subsection 5 -9.
(r) Secondary tree protection zone. This shall mean all areas not included in the primary tree
protection zone. Subdivision street rights -of -way and easements are also defined as being within the
secondary tree protection zone.
(s) Silviculture. A process, following acceptable forest management principles, whereby the crops
constituting forests are tended, harvested and reproduced.
(t) Specimen tree. A tree, other than an undesirable tree, structurally unsound tree that cannot be
recovered by pruning, dead tree, or diseased tree, that has a caliper of twenty -four (24) inches or
more in diameter. Specimen trees shall not include laurel oak ( Quercus laurifolia ), sand pine
Pinus clausa ), or cherry laurel ( Prunus caroliniana ).
(u) Stern. The main trunk of a plant; its primary axis that develops buds and shoots instead of
roots.
(v) Transplant. The act of relocating an existing tree upon the same lot.
(w) Tree. Self- supporting wood, perennial plants of species which have a trunk with a diameter of
at least four (4) inches measured at caliper and normally grow to an overall Crown height of a
minimum of fifteen (15) feet. Cabbage palm greater than fifteen (15) feet tall.
(x) Tree protection zone. Shall mean that area located around the perimeter of the tree in which no
activity such as clearing, filling, excavating, storage of materials, parking of vehicles, or any other
activity that in the opinion of the forester may damage the tree may occur. This zone is calculated
according to Appendix C to this chapter.
(y) Tree removal. Shall mean any act which will cause a tree situated on real property to die
within a period of two (2) years from the time of the act including, but not limited to, by cutting,
girdling, relocating, interfering with the water supply, applying chemicals, regrading around the
base of the tree trunk.
(z) Tree replacement assessment. Tree replacement assessment shall mean the total amount of
monetary compensation owed to the City of Winter Springs may be required by this chapter for the
replacement of trees cut, destroyed, or removed as a result of development or redevelopment.
(aa) Tree replacement credit. The tree replacement credit shall be established by the city
commission and set forth in Appendix B: Desirable Trees.
(bb) Tree trunk. The main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots.
(cc) Undesirable trees. All types of trees identified as "undesirable trees" in Appendix A of this
chapter as amended from time to time by the city manager in writing.
(Ord. No. 2002 -08, § 2, 4 -8 -02; 2003 -22, § 2, 10- 13 -03)
Sec. 5 -4. Permit required for tree removal and land clearing; separate violations; criteria;
contractor permit required.
(a) Permit required. No person shall engage in tree removal or engage in land clearing located
within the city, without first obtaining a permit as provided in this chapter. If a property owner has
retained a contractor to perform the land clearing or tree removal, the contractor shall be responsible
for obtaining the permit required by this chapter prior to the land clearing or tree removal. It shall be
a separate violation of this chapter for each tree removed and each day a person is engaged in land
clearing without a permit.
(b) Criteria. Upon receipt of a completed application and verification on -site by the city forester,
a permit may be issued for tree removal under any one of the following conditions:
(1) Trees located on building and construction sites as shown on city approved plans, provided
said trees are replaced elsewhere on the property in accordance with section 5 -9 of this chapter.
(2) Trees located within ten (10) feet of a structure or other improvement, provided said trees are
replaced elsewhere on the property in accordance with section 5 -9 of this chapter.
(3) Trees severely diseased, severely injured or dead.
(4) Trees that interfere with the construction or repair of public infrastructure and facilities.
(5) Undesirable trees, per Appendix A.
(6) Trees removed by the city or other governmental agency and which are located within a public
road, drainage rights -of -way, or permanent utilities and drainage easements.
(7) Trees that have been approved by the city forester and which shall be replaced elsewhere on
the property.
(8) All trees and plants, within a licensed tree nursery, planted for harvest shall be exempt from the
terms and provisions of this chapter only if trees are planted and growing on the premises of the
licensee and are for sale or intended for sale in its ordinary course of business.
(c) Review standards. When making a determination on whether a tree meets one of the
conditions set forth in section 5 4(b) and therefore, whether to approve or deny an application under
this chapter, the city shall apply one (1) or more of the following standards of review deemed
relevant:
(1) Necessity to remove trees which pose a clear and obvious safety hazard to pedestrian or
vehicular traffic or threaten to cause disruption to public services or a significant obstacle to
accessing and utilizing public easements and rights -of -way.
(2) Necessity to remove trees which pose a clear and obvious safety hazard to buildings and other
improvements on a lot or parcel of land. Ordinary small cracks or uplifts in pavement, sidewalks,
and non - occupied structures that are typically caused by settling and small roots shall not be
considered a safety hazard.
(3) Necessity to remove diseased trees or trees weakened by age, storm, fire or other injury or trees
with severe structural defects that pose a clear and obvious safety hazard to people, buildings or
other improvements on lot or parcel of land.
(4) The extent to which tree removal is likely to result in damage to the property of other owners,
public or private, including damage to lakes, ponds, streams, or rivers through runoff or erosion.
(5) Any proposed landscaping including plans whereby the applicant has planted or will plant trees
to replace those that are proposed to be cleared.
(6) Topography of the land and the effect of tree removal on erosion, soil retention and the
diversion or increased flow of surface water.
(7) Good forestry practices, such as the number of healthy trees that a given parcel of land will
reasonably support and the proven techniques that sustain healthy trees.
(8) Necessity to remove trees in order to construct approved and permitted improvements to allow
economic enjoyment of the property, including:
a. Need for access around the proposed structure for construction equipment (maximum often (10)
feet).
b. Need for access to the building site for construction equipment.
c. Essential grade changes.
d. Need for locating street or road rights -of -way, utilities, drainage ways, as well as the need to
provide reasonable use and property access.
(9) The extent of any damage or demonstrated hardship which would result to the applicant from a
denial of the requested permit.
(10) The species and size of the trees proposed for removal.
(11) The following factors shall also be considered:
a. Trees forming the current canopy.
b. Preservation of the next generation of trees.
(d) Silviculture exemption. All trees planted specifically for silvicultural purposes shall be exempt
from the provisions of this chapter provided the property owner can provide documentation to the
city evidencing that:
(1) The property is registered as a silvicultural site with the division of forestry; and
(2) Trees of typical harvestable size and type exist on the property which are capable of being
harvested for income and that the property owner has, or intends to, generate income from the
harvested trees.
(e) Contractor license required; contractor obtaining permits. Any person or entity engaged in
the business of tree removal or pruning shall be licensed by the city on an annual basis. Licenses
may be obtained from the city by completing an application prepared by the city and paying the
required license fee. The license application shall contain at a minimum the name, address, and
telephone number of the contractor and a copy of the contractor's local business tax receipt and
proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity
to engage in the business of tree removal or pruning within the City of Winter Springs without a
license required under this subsection. It shall also be unlawful for any such person or entity to fail
to obtain a permit on behalf of a property owner pursuant to section 5 -4(a) of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 2002 -08, § 2, 4 -8 -02; 2003 -22, § 2, 10- 13 -03; Ord. No. 2006 -23, § 4, 12- 11 -06)
Sec. 5 -8. Specimen or historic trees.
(a) Designation. Certain trees, herein referred to as "specimen" or "historic" trees, are of especially
great concern to the public because of ecological value, of indigenous character, size, age or historic
association. Determination that a tree is a historic tree shall be made by resolution of the city
commission after a recommendation of the beautification board of Winter Springs, and the city
forester shall keep a permanent record of all trees so designated by the city commission. Specimen
trees are all trees (other than "undesirable trees" identified in Appendix A, dead trees or diseased
trees) which have a caliper of twenty -four (24) inches or more in diameter. Designation as an
historic tree may occur in any one of the following ways:
(1) An applicant may request designation of an historic tree as part of any master plan, preliminary
subdivision plat, or site plan application. To do so, the applicant shall submit an expert evaluation
by a landscape architect, horticulturalist, city forester, or other horticultural expert as part of the
application.
(2) A property owner may request such designation at any time. To do so, the property owner shall
submit an expert evaluation by a landscape architect, horticulturalist, city forester historian or other
horticultural expert.
(3) The city's forester may recommend such designation as part of their review of any application
for development, stating in writing their reasons for such designation, or may make such
designation as part of an overall tree protection planning program for the city or portion thereof.
(4) Historic tree designations shall be subject to approval by resolution of the city commission and
the city commission may grant tree replacement credits, upon granting an historic tree designation.
(b) Removal. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, specimen or historic trees shall
not be removed except for extraordinary circumstances and hardships and only by final permit
approved by the city commission.
(Ord. No. 2002 -08, § 2, 4 -8 -02; 2003 -22, § 2, 10- 13 -03)
Sec. 5 -16. Waivers; incentive program and appeals.
(a) Waivers. The city commission may grant a waiver to provisions of this chapter where the
applicant demonstrates that the literal interpretation of the chapter will deny the applicant
reasonable use of the property or where such waiver can be demonstrated to be consistent with the
purpose and intent of the chapter. The preservation of any approved tree over four (4) inches in
caliper may be considered as the basis for the granting of a waiver from the literal application of the
provisions of the city's land development regulations. If, in the determination of the city
commission, the sole basis for the request for waiver is to preserve such tree which would otherwise
have to be removed, it may direct any required waiver fee to be waived.
(b) Appeals. Any person adversely affected by an administrative interpretation of this chapter by
the city forester may first appeal that interpretation to the city manager by filing a written notice of
appeal of said interpretation within ten (10) calendar days of said interpretation. The city manager
shall decide said appeal within five (5) business days. Any person adversely affected by an
administrative decision of the city manager under this chapter may appeal that interpretation to the
city commission by filing a written notice of appeal of said interpretation within thirty (30) calendar
days of said interpretation. Failure to file an appeal within the time periods required by this
subsection shall result in the administrative interpretation to be declared final and shall be deemed a
waiver of the person's right to further appellate review and proceedings. The city commission shall
decide said appeal within thirty (30) days of the city's receipt of said notice of appeal and the city
commission's decision shall be final. Except for the mandatory time periods required for the notice
of appeal, the time periods required for a decision may be extended by mutual agreement between
the city and the person filing the notice of appeal.
(c) Incentive program. The city commission reserves the right to offer and approve incentives for
purposes of protecting and preserving mature trees and planting enhanced landscaping. Such
incentives shall have a public benefit and may include, but are not limited to, varying provisions of
the city's land development regulations (e.g. reduced parking; modified setbacks) and providing
credits to city development fees. Any incentives granted under this subsection shall be consistent
with the comprehensive plan and shall be by development agreement or other formal approval.
(Ord. No. 2002 -08, § 2, 4 -8 -02; 2003 -22, § 2, 10- 13 -03)
Attachment 'D'
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
DRAFT/UNAPPROVED MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 31, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
The Special Meeting of Tuesday, July 31, 2412 of the Beautification of Winter Springs
Board was called to order by Vice Chairperson Larry Chmura at 5:30 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call.
Vice Chairperson Larry Chmura, present
Board Member Alice Bard, present
Board Member Jo Mattie, present
Board Member Lorry Roero, absent
City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo- Luaces, present
Assistant to the City Clerk Cherilyn Taylor, present
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairperson Chmura.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
loo. Not Used
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Not Used
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
300. Not Used
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400. REPORTS
There were no Reports given at this time.
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PUBLIC INPUT
No one spoke.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARU
500. Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
500. Community Development Department — Arbor Division
Requesting The Beautification of Winter Springs Board Consider The Request of
The Highlands Homeowner's Association For A Historic Tree Designation For Two
(2) Trees Within The Highlands Comm unity.
Ms. Stephanie Wolfe, Water Conservation Special i st/Arbori st, Utility Department
addressed the Beautification of Winter Springs Board on this Agenda Item and stated,
"Mr. (Robert) Henderson of the Highlands HOA (Homeowner's Association) had
contacted me and wanted to elect two (2) trees within the Highlands to be designated as
historic." Ms. Wolfe explained that one (1) was a Bald Cypress tree at the Highlands
Clubhouse and the other tree was a Live Oak at the corner of Sheoah Boulevard and
Moree Loop.
Continuing, Ms. Wolfe mentioned, "We did coordinate with the property management
company for Baytree (Village) to let them know that we plan to designate the tree as
historic." Additionally, Ms. Wolfe noted that an email had been received from the
property management company supporting the request.
Further discussion ensued.
Board Member Alice Bard mentioned, "I think our role, isn't it, is to consider whether or
not we think it should advance, these two (2), should advance to the Commission for their
decision ?" No objections were noted.
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SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 31, 2012
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"I MAKE A MOTION THAT THE B.O.W.S, (BEAUTIFCATION OF WINTER
SPRINGS [BOARD]) BOARD TAKE THE TWO (2) TREES UNDER
CONSIDERATION WITHIN THE HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY, THE BALI]
CYPRESS AND THE LIVE OAK, AND ADVANCE THE HISTORIC TREE
DESIGNATION DECISION ONTO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR A VOTE."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BARD. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
MA.TTIE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MATTIE: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON CHMURA: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC INPUT
No one addressed the Beautification of Winter Springs Board.
In other business, Board Member JoAnn Mattie noted that in regards to a ear accident she
was involved in, this past January, "I really appreciate the flowers and the cards that Were
sent to one. That Was very nice. It warmed my heart."
Next, Ms. Wolfe co "We have a template for a Certificate that we give out, we
were considering making a small plaque that could be set in front of the two (2) trees."
Ms. Wolfe then let the Members review the proposed template and welcomed
suggestions for a standardized template going forward.
With discussion, Board Member Bard stated, "That certainly looks fine to one."
Furthermore, Board Member Bard suggested adding in parenthesis, "What it is, in case
there are multiple trees." Board Member Mattie suggested "Adding a tree on each side,
branching over the lettering."
Vice Chairperson Chmura remarked, "Should we also send this forward?" Further, Vice
Chairperson Chmura asked for "Consensus." Board Member Bard agreed with the
Consensus and noted, "We agree to the format that is here." With no objections, Vice
Chairperson Chmura summarized, "We Will move it forward."
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ADJOURNMENT
With discussion on Adjourning, Board Member Bard was thanked for her service on the
Beautification of Winter Springs Board, as this was her last meeting.
Vice Chairperson Chmura adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:39 p.m.
RESPECTFULL Y S UBMITTED:
CHERILYN TAYLOR
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the — Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular Meeting.