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Beautification of Winter Springs Board
Meeting Minutes
October 12, 1994
1. Call to Order:
Chairperson Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
2. Attendance:
Jean Jacobs, Chairperson, Present
Gladys Zahand, Present
Terry Meta, Present
Carol Morrison, Absent
Mary Scott, Present
William Fernandez, Present
William Ramsey, Absent
3. Consideration of the September__14, 1994 meetinq minutes:
Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the minutes of September 14,
1994 as amended. The Board voted unanimously to accept;
motion carried.
4. Reports from Board members on their findings of information
for the proposed parks brochure:
Terry Meta reported the City has seven (7) parks: Central Winds,
Fruitland Park, Ranchlands Park, Trotwood Park, Sam Smith Park,
Moss Park and Sunshine Park. Aside from the above mentioned parks,
the City has a "trail" called Bear Creek Trail which is considered
a park. Mrs. Meta furnished information on the days and times the
parks were open.
Mary Scott took pictures at the various parks and their points of
interest. Gladys Zahand said she met with Don Wilson, the Central
Winds Parks Director. Mr. Wilson gave her a brochure as an example
for some ideas for the Ci ty of Winter Springs brochure. Mr.
Wilson told Mrs. Zahand he would be more than happy to assist the
B.O.W.S. Board in creating a parks brochure.
Bill Fernandez said he didn't have any problem with anything that
has been proposed so far; however, he questioned the cost of the
brochure and how much the City might be willing to spend for the
pro ject. Mr. Fernandez suggested integrating information about the
City parks with the City of Winter Springs 1993 Community
Information Guide as the City possibly has a current contract with
a printer.
The Board discussed what type of format and information they could
use in the proposed parks brochure to present to the City Manager
and Commission.
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Mr. Fernandez moved that the B.O.W.S. Board pass a resolution to be
submitted either through the City Manager, or City Commission to
recommend that the B.O.W.S. Board be authorized to proceed with the
development of a city parks brochure.
Chairperson Jacobs felt that the Board should go through the City
Manager, and the Board agreed. Terry Meta asked, It... wasn't the
City Manager the one that submitted the idea to us"? Mr.
Fernandez stated this was the reason that he had read the charter,
to be sure that the ordinance is followed. The B.O.W.S. Board is
empowered and directed to consider and study the entire f~eld of
beautification, and shall consider those matters submitted to it by
the City Commission, or the City Manager. If the City Manager
submitted the idea, we are considering it, and this is our
response. I would like the following to be part of the resolution;
".. .that having been presented with a subject for consideration by
the City Manager as a possible project for the B.O.W.S. Board, we
have resolved to develop a city parks brochure, and we are
requesting authorization or sanctioning by the City Commission
in compliance with Section (4) of Ordinance number 459, signed by,
and adopted by the City on May 22, 1989."
Chairperson Jacobs asked for a vote. The Board voted unanimously
to accept the motion. Mr. Fernandez asked that a formal resolution
be prepared by Shirley Frankhouser to be signed by the Chairperson,
and submi t ted to the Ci ty Manager. The City Manager can then
submit it for the City Commission agenda.
Shirley Frankhouser, recording secretary, stated she would prepare
the document; however, because of Resolution No. 740, must first
obtain permission from the City Manager.
Chairperson Jacobs suggested the B.O.W.S. Board prepare the
resolution instead of Shirley and submit it to the City Manager.
The City Manager can then submit it to the City Commission.
Mr. Fernandez asked if the Board wanted to amend, dispense with, or
table the motion that was submitted and passed. Chairperson Jacobs
suggested to dispense with the motion and have the B.O.W.S. Board
prepare the resolution.
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Mr. Fernandez said he had no problem with that, but would like to
know what he could and couldn't do on the Board, which includes
making a motion to pass a resolution to be presented to the City
either through the City Manager, or directly to the City
commission. Mr. Fernandez stated there must be free communication,
and flow of information. The B.O.W.S. Board has the authority to
set rules and By-laws; that is directly under this ordinance, and
that is for Mr. Ferring and any other Commissioners benefit. We
passed the motion, we should be able to do it. If the City is not
going to fund it and provide us staff support, then lets abolish
the B.O.W.S. Board, and I'll move to do that too. Mr. Fernandez
said,.. ."r'm not backing down because she may get in trouble for a
motion that I made, and this Board passed.
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Gladys Zahand stated Shirley may get in trouble for preparing the
resol ution wi thout asking the Ci ty Manager first, not just for
asking if she coul d prepare it. Mr. Fernandez said,... "our minutes
say we passed it, and she can ask; if she comes back to us at the
next meeting and says she can't do 1t, then r'm going directly to
the City Commission at public___comments. That is my right as a
citizen.
Shirley Frankhouser told the B.O.W.S. Board that she would ask the
City Manager if she may prepare the resolution for them.
5. New Business:
Mr. Fernandez was speaking as a ci ti zen of the Ci ty of Winter
Springs as this had nothing to do with beautification or
cleanliness. He had received a mail out from the Downtown
Development Board in Orlando which has a Public Arts Advisory
Board. They consult as to what goes into the Orlando City Hall,
and other public buildings. Mr. Fernandez said he owns a booklet
dealing with the history of Orlando, and how fascinating it is to
see the old pictures of downtown Orlando. He said someday, a
hundred years from now, in Winter Springs, someone would like to
have that booklet. Mr. Fernandez asked if their was anyone that
takes pictures of the City and collects historical information.
Mr. Fernandez said it would be wonderful for people to see what it
looks like fifty to one hundred years from now.
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Gladys Zahand stated there is such a person. During the City's
35th Anniversary Celebration, his pictures were displayed in City
Hall lobby. Mrs. Zahand said the Ci ty was going to allow this
person to rent or use the old utility office, and turn it into a
museum. Mr. Fernandez suggested the B.O.W.S. Board get the
appropriate authorization through the proper channels to possibly
pursue either a brochure, or a public arts, and/or combination
public arts/historical building. He feels the B.O.W.S. Board might
be the vehicle for public input as to what we should document
historical I y. Mr. Fernandez asked if there was anyone on staff
that decides what is displayed in the lobby, and does this building
belong to staff, or the citizens of Winter Springs. Should the
citizens have any input as to the design of public buildings, and
the arts, and public works of art? Isn't that the beautification
of Winter Springs?
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Chairperson Jacobs added she also was with the understanding that
they were going to use the old utility building for a museum. She
would like to see the B.O.W.S. Board take part in the museum.
Gladys Zahand said everything is submitted to this historian. Mrs.
Zahand suggested asking Commissioner Gennell as she would probably
know what the City plans to do with the old utility building.
Mr. Fernandez said he would like the Board to present the
suggestion of a parks brochure, consideration of Public Works of
Art in public buildings, and consideration of the Commission to
authorize the Board to consider in conjunction with whomever the
City Historian is, matters to go into any museum or historical
records.
Chairperson Jacobs asked Mr. Fernandez if he wanted this to be an
attachment to the current resolution. Mr. Fernandez stated he
didn't mind doing it that way. but suggested there be a vote on
historical/public works of art as to whether or not the Board would
be interested.
Chairperson Jacobs announced her resignation as Chairperson of the
B.O.N.S. Board effective October 12, 1994, due to a promotion and
change of schedule with her current employer. Chairperson Jacobs
said she had contacted Cindy Gennell with regard to her
resignation. Chairperson Jacobs asked the Board to elect a new
chairperson so she could hand over the books.
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Mrs. Zahand moved to nominate Mr. Fernandez for Chai rperson.
Seconded by Terry Meta. Vote: Terry Meta-Aye; Gladys Zahand-Aye;
Mary Scott-Aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Fernandez asked Terry Meta if she would consider the position
of vice-chairperson, and asked of Mary Scott, to consider the
position of secretary in the absence of the recording secretary
provided by the City. Both Ms. Meta and Ms. Scott accepted. The
Board unanimously approved.
Chairperson Jacobs asked that when Michael Gandy from the Boy
Scouts come back with his sign project, the B.O.W.S. Board take it
to the City Manager, and try to have his sign placed somewhere in
the City.
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Mr. Fernandez asked if the city provides Merits of Award,
Certificates of Award, or Certificates of Appreciation to volunteer
Board members. Gladys Zahand stated that when Phil Kulbes was
Mayor, he had presented different Board members with plaques and
paper weights with the City Emblem on them. Mr. Fernandez asked
for a moti.on to request the ci ty Manager to assign to some
department head, or other budget, a request to obta~n a certiflcate
of appreciation, paper weight, or similar ilk for Jean Jacobs for
her service on this Board.
Mary Scott said,.. ."1 motion for that." It was seconded by Gladys
Zahand. Motion unanimously approved by the Board. Motion carried.
Mr. Fernandez suggested a certificate of appreciation be presented
by commissioner Gennell who appointed Jean Jacobs. Mr. Fernandez
questioned whether the request should be made directly through him,
or ask the City Manager for the correct procedure for this type of
request. Should a 1 et ter be sent by Commissioner Gennell along
with a certificate of appreciation and signed by all the
Commissioners, or by the B.O.W.S. Board? Mr. Fernandez felt it
should come from the Ci ty Commission since the services were
rendered for the benefit of the City, and not for the members of
this Board.
The Board members expressed their appreciation and thanks to Jean
Jacobs for all the work she has done for the B.O.W.S. Board.
6 . Ad i ournmen t,~
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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shir y A. Frankhouser,
Administrative Secretary
Prepared November 3, 1994
THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE B.O.W.S. BOARD WILL BE WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 9, 1994 - 7:00 P.M.
This document is a summary of the Beautification of Winter Springs
Board. The audiotapes of all meetings are maintained in the
permanent records of the city of Winter Springs.
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