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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 17, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter called the Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Oak Forest
Wall and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting to order at 6:30
p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State
Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Committee Member Debi Panke, present
Committee Member Lisa Ely, present
Committee Member Dan Finley, present
Committee Member Deborah Sears, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter
Also present:
Ms. Donna Bruno, Interim Finance Director, Finance Department
Mr. Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager, Parks and Recreation
A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
REGULAR AGENDA – PART I
500) Election for Chairperson of the Oak Forest Wall and Beautification District
Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2024
Committee Member Lisa Ely nominated Committee Member Debi Panke for
Chairperson.
“I NOMINATE DEBI PANKE” NOMINATION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ELY.
SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER FINLEY. COMMITTEE MEMBER PANKE
ACCEPETED THE NOMINATION. NO OBJECTION TO THE NOMINATION WERE GIVEN.
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE GIVEN.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
DEBI PANKE WAS ELECTED THE CHAIRPERSON
501) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Oak Forest Wall and Beautification
District Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2024
Chairperson Panke nominated Committee Member Finely for Vice-Chairperson.
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DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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“I NOMINATE DAN FINELY.” NOMINATION BY CHAIRPERSON PANKE. SECONED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER ELY. THE NOMINATION WAS ACCEPTED. NO OBJECTION TO
THE NOMINATION WERE GIVEN. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE GIVEN.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
DAN FINELY WAS ELECTED THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON
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, October 11, 2023 Oak Forest Wall and
Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes.
"I MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ELY.
SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON FINELY. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA – PART II
502) Quarterly Fiscal Year-To-Date Expenditure Details
Ms. Bruno briefly reviewed the quarterly Year-To-Date expenditure details and invited
questions.
Discussion ensued regarding the utility budget and initial budget for fiscal year 2024
starting off lower than how much was spent in the previous last year. Staff relayed a
review would be conducted on the utilities due to the suggestion of a leak adjustment
being needed from some line break cause by WOW putting in fiber internet. Staff
additionally address the budget is crafted by historical numbers and the rise in cost is
not included. Staff are looking into conducting an assessment evaluation on the
districts to analyze a further increase to raising their legal cap limit.
Brief discussion continued on specific line code and question relating to the mulching
ensued due to that not helping last year and taking up large portion of the budget.
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MINUTES
OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 17,2024
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503) Update on Oak Forest Wall and Landscaping Projects
Mr. Maddox furthered the discussion regarding the mulching, relaying that mulching
is normally done annually but was not conducted last year due to maintenance that
was being conducted.
Additionally, Mr. Maddox relayed the electrical issues have been resolved, all entrances
repairs have been completed and replacement landscaping is being looked at.
Suggestions to utilize perennials oryear around landscaping with color was given.Staff
relayed some concerns with growth height and obstruction.
Discussion ensued on the additional vines going over the wall. Staff conveyed they are
working with a new contractor and keeping them tamed. The issue being the vines
removal for resident side of wall hasn't been complete due to access issues. The
committee volunteered to inform residents about staff needing access to remove the
vines on the resident side of the wall and that if agree they can contact the city.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Panke opened "Public Input".
No one addressed the Committee.
Chairperson Panke closed "Public Input".
REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT �pR11:�S
Chairperson Panke adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:05 pm �� ,• a r
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ►• c.
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TRISTIN MOTTER
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the MlkA d �i 2eg4- Oak Forest Wall and
Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.