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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 01 12 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular Minutes B.O.W.S. BOARD MINUTES January 12, 1994 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Jacobs. BOARD MEMBERS: Gladys Zahand, Present Jean Jacobs, Chairman, Present Richard Denny, Absent Jackie Adams, Absent Terry Meta, Present Carol Morrison, Absent Carl Stephens, Present Approval of Minutes of December 8, 1993: Zahand moved to approve the minutes of December 8, 1993. Seconded by Meta. Vote: All aye. Motion carried. Letters to Mayor and Commissioners regarding Palm trees: Jacobs gave the Board members a copy of the letter that Meta formulated which will be given to the Mayor and City Commissioners. The information contained in the letter is with regard to the purchasing of Palm trees from Pursley, Inc.; planting locations of the trees, and who will be involved in the planting. Meta said she would deliver the letters, and the attachments to City Hall on Friday, January 14, 1994 for the Mayor and Commissioners. Discussion on one of the B.O.W.S. Board members getting put on the agenda for the Commission Meeting concerning the trees project. It was decided that Carl Stephens would represent the Board, and present the project to the Commission. Location of the trees was again discussed. Locations included S.R. 434, the City Parks, and possibly the medians in various subdi visions. Meta stated that she spoke with the Oak Forest Homeowners Association, and that they would be interested in purchasing trees for their medians. Stephens asked about the S.R. 434 locations. Jacobs stated that one of the sites along 434 was the median on Moss Road. She said that D.O.T. had given the Board a map as to where trees could be planted along S.R. 434. It was discussed that the Board go to the different locations of the City where trees would be planted so they could get an idea of how many trees would be needed. Jacobs stated, because of the size of the project, and the planning involved, it would take until May before the trees would be planted. Jacobs said in January we will present the letters to the Commissioners, and talk to the Commissioners. In February we can B.O.W.S. Board Minutes January 12, 1994 Page 2 contact the schools and the Homeowner Associations. Jacobs also stated that we should make it clear that we are not purchasing the trees for the schools, if that question is asked. The schools, and Homeowners Associations would let us know how many trees they wanted if any, and purchase the trees from us. In March we can decide how many trees that we need for the different Parks. Discussion was made as to who would help with this project; the Boy Scouts, Public Works, B.O.W.S. Board members. Help from the Elementary and Middle schools, and the churches were also mentioned. Report on Landscape Timber (Tabled from December 8. 1993 After discussion concerning the looks of the Timber, difficulty of maintaining the grass around it, the Board to postpone the Landscape Timber for this year. Meetinq) and the decided .- Master Plan Review Projects the Board would like to see accomplished this year are; painting a Mural on a large wall located at the Public Works Dept. by volunteers. Maintenance and preservation of our Parks which would entail painting of any courts and playground equipment if necessary. It was also discussed putting an announcement in the Winter Springs Bulletin, and flyers at the parks, that we are looking for a "new" design for our (4) existing City signs. It would be a contest with the deadline to be at the end of August, and choose the "winner" in September; in October, have the signs built. Jacobs suggested having February Contacting Associations concerning the Central Winds Park. Discuss painting of the a project for each month of the year. D.O. T., the school s, and the Homeowner the trees. Also contact Glenn Whitsett at wall at Public Works. March - If trees are approved by the Commission; invite Public Works, and Glenn Whitsett from the park to attend March Meeting to discuss planting of trees. Also discuss what groups they might want to help with the planting, ie; Boy Scouts, Youth groups, etc. Apri I Start the painting of the Wall. concerning the planting of the Palm trees. Last minute detai 1 s May - Plant Palm trees June. July & Auqust - Any maintenance and painting needed in the parks. Upkeep of existing Flower Beds. B.O.W.S. Board Minutes January 12, 1994 Page 3 Sept., Oct. & Nov. - Work on Signs December - Holiday Contest Holidav Contest Winner First Place (City Bldg.) City of Winter Springs Fire Station #24 First Place (Private Business) Tuscawilla Country Club Presentation of the awards for the Hol iday Contest winners was addressed. I t was decided that they woul d be presented at the Commission Meeting on January 24, 1994. The award plaques would be obtained from the House of Trophies. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, ~ Shirley A. Frankhouser Recording Secretary