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MINUTES
BEAUTIFICA TION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
NOVEMBER 13, 1996 - REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson Dickinson in the Commission
Chambers, Municipal Building.
2. Roll Call
Also Present
Carol Morrison, present
Dawna Ferguson, absent
John Herbert, present
Ethel Beecher, present
Russ Robbins, present
Marilyn Dickinson, present
Alan Hill, Public Works Operations Supervisor
Don Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director
Former B.O.W.S. Board Member, Tom Brown
3. Approval of the October 9. 1996 Meetin2 Minutes
Vice-Chairperson Dickinson asked if there were any additions or corrections to made to the minutes.
Motion: Minutes stand approved as read.
Motion by Robbins. Second by Herbert.
Vice-Chairperson Dickinson stated the minutes stand approved as read.
4. Election of Chairperson
Consensus of the board to table the election until January.
Robbins stated that the appointment of the B.O.W.S. Board's new member, Darline Cook, was made
at the last Commission meeting.
5. Election of Vice-Chairperson
Consensus of the board to table the election until January.
6. Holidav Event
Hill said the Arbor Day (tree giveaway) went splendidly. Beecher asked how the trees will be
monitored. Hill said the city forester will drive around to see how many were planted and where. He
then requested a copy of the ad which was published in the Tuscawilla paper. As part of the Tree City
USA, he is trying to earn the Growth Award this year. Jenkins, Deputy City Clerk, made and distributed
copies of the ad to the board members and Hill. It was suggested the trees be limited to one each next
year. Discussion. Robbins suggested next years "Arbor Day" be an agenda item in March 1997.
Jenkins distributed copies of the "Holiday Tree Project" from Wilson to the members. Discussion of the
tree decorations, the music, donations, and advertising. Brown gave the board members names and
numbers of people associated with the holiday event. He also said he would give Morrison a brochure
from a company in Minneapolis;Tish Green or Linda Armison can be contacted at 1-800-328-6195.
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Beautification of Winter Springs Board
November 13, 1996 - Regular Meeting
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Everyone agreed that both Mayor Bush and Mayor Partyka should be invited. Robbins volunteered to
patch up the raft. Wilson mentioned that the tree may have to be set up on the far side of the pond
because of the noise from the generator. He also suggested that a B.O.W.S. Board member inform the
dignitaries of the procedures for the evening of the event. Beecher volunteered to take charge of the
cider, cups, and napkins. Vice-Chairperson Dickinson said she would call the Winter Springs Voice, and
Morrison said she would call the Sentinel. Herbert said he would contact the school regarding the
music. Wilson said that he would take the responsibility of getting the tree lit. He also recommended
that each member have their own assignments for the evening.
Wilson informed the members that on November 2, 1996 six tons of debris were removed from Lake
Tuscawilla. The Public Works staff did a great job helping.
The members discussed wrapping boxes for display under the tree. Brown said he would call the
members to let them know when they will need to get together to decorate the tree. Consensus of the
board to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. to coordinate final details
of the "Holiday Event". Vice-Chairperson Dickinson said that she and Morrison will draft up an
invitation for the Mayor, Commission, etc. She also asked Morrison to speak with Wilson about deleting
the "refreshments" on the water bill ad. Morrison suggested they have some help (boy scouts) with the
evening. Brown suggested talking with the Rotary about using their tables.
The members pleasantly commented on the sign (city right of way) that Hill brought with him, then he
exited the meeting.
The board members discussed how long the band would play, when they would play. Robbins asked if
the band and chorus will need light to perform.
Beecher said she would call Duane at the Rotary to find out exactly when the Art Festival ends
(Saturday). They don't want a time lapse between the Art Festival and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Brown suggested that the representatives from the Rotary and the school attend the (special) meeting.
Some of the members agreed that the band and chorus should play 20-30 minutes. Morrison reiterated
the assignments of the members. Robbins suggested the they (B.O.W.S. members) say the count down
to the lighting of the tree together in a group.
7. Aeenda Items for the December Meetine
Critique the Tree Lighting Ceremony
8. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Martha Jenkins, Deputy City Clerk
City of Winter Springs, Florida