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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
October 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Debi Panke called the Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Oak Forest Wall and
Beautification District Advisory Committee Special Meeting to order 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:
Chairperson Debi Panke, present
Vice-Chairperson Brandon Morrisey, present arrived at 5:44 pm
Committee Member Dan Finley, present
Committee Member Lisa Ely, present
Committee Member Debi Sears, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter, present
Also present:
Mrs. Donna Bruno, Interim Director, Finance Department
A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Panke opened “Public Input”.
No one addressed the Committee.
Chairperson Panke closed “Public Input”.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Oak Forest Wall and
Beautification District Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes.
"I MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ELY. SECONDED BY
CHAIRPERSON PANKE. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING –OCTOBER 11, 2023
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Quarterly Fiscal Year-To-Date Expenditure Details
Ms. Donna Bruno, Interim Finance Director opened the item and relayed the budget
was on track. The amount taken out of the reserves for fiscal year 2023 was less than
anticipated but the increasing cost of materials will affect the revenue for fiscal year
2024. Ms. Bruno informed the Committee that the legal max of assessment fee tax
has not been reached and could be increased by three (3) more dollars if the
Committee wished to do so.
Ms. Bruno relay that Kevin Maddox was out sick, but the wall repairs have been fixed.
The budget split that was discussed and looking into in perennials for landscaping
instead of the current was additionally suggested by the Committee.
**Vice-Chairperson Morrisey arrived at 5:44 pm**
501) Update on Oak Forest Wall and Landscaping Projects
No discussion.
502) Discussion on Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2024
Chairperson Panke began by reviewing the two options recommended by Staff for
next year’s meeting schedule as meeting quarterly following the Tuscawilla Lighting
and Beautification Advisory Committee at 6:30PM or meeting three (3) times a year
on the second Wednesday of February, June, and October at 5:30PM.
"I WILL MAKE A MOTION TO SCHEDULE MEETINGS FOR OPTION ONE (1);
QUARTERLY." MOTION VICE-CHAIRPERSON MORRISEY. SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER FINLEY. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Panke opened “Public Input”.
No one addressed the Committee.
Chairperson Panke read an email sent to the City Commission by Ms. Joanna Krebs,
1002 Taproot Drive, Winter Springs, FL bringing attention to concerns Ms. Krebs has
in relation to the Oak Forest Community into the record.
Chairperson Panke closed “Public Input”.
REPORTS
Staff relayed to the Committee the previous landscaper had left and the City was
putting out a bid for the services.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA
MINUTES
OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING—OCTOBER 11,2023
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Panke adjourned the Regular Meeting at S:S3 pm
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
TRISTIN MOTTERS
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the January 17, 2024 Oak Forest Wall and Beautification District
Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.