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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03 11 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular Minutes MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD MARCH 11, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING 1. Call To Order Plede:e of Allee:iance The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 1998, by Madam Chairperson Carol Morrison in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). 2. Roll Call Carol Morrison, Madam Chairperson, present Dart Helgeson, present Darline Cook, arrived at 7:22 p.m. Ethel Beecher, Vice Chairperson, present John Herbert, present Dawna Ferguson, absent Marilyn Dickinson, present 3. Approval Of The January 14. 1998 Ree:ular Meetine: Minutes It was asked that the following revision to the January 14, 1998 minutes be added: On page two, line four, of the first paragraph - note that Mr. Kip LockcutT, Director, UtilitylPublic Works Department had not attended a Beautification of Winter Springs Board (B.O.W.S.) Meeting, during the past year. Motion by Ethel Beecher. Seconded by Dart Helgeson. It was agreed that with the revision to the minutes, that the motion to adopt the minutes of January 14, 1998 be accepted. Motion passed. 4. Beautification Of City of Winter Sprine:s' Sie:ns There was discussion regarding the types of plants would do best along certain roadways in the City, and how much watering would be involved. Several board members suggested going with Xeriscape type plants for such an application, as there was concern with the selected plants being drought-tolerant enough to survive. Lantanas were highly suggested by several board members. There was also discussion about using railroad ties, but the Board decided that they should get further input from the City regarding this matter. There was discussion about the Moss Road landscaping, with very favorable comments. Board Member Darline Cook arrived at 7:22 p.m. MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD MARCH 11, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of3 5. "Meadowlark" Island LandscaDim~ Board Members discussed the varieties of plants that could be planted in this island, and there were several suggestions as to how to keep the related costs affordable. Vice Chairperson Ethel Beecher proposed using Liriope as an end cap, and to fill in the center of the area closest to the Palm Tree with Lantanas, in addition to using four Crepe Myrtles and several Indian Hawthorne's. Board Member Dart Helgeson suggested a Palm tree flanked by two smaller multi-trunk Palmetto's, three Indian Hawthorne's, and then dwarf Pentas or other small, low color blanket flowering plants, as the center planting or "focal point" of this island. She also suggested using Moss Roses for their "brilliant, huge colorful flowers". There was further discussion about Crepe Myrtles, Kuntes, and Moss Roses; the upkeep of certain plants; grassing; costs; and the proposed timeline for this project. The Board also discussed the design process for such an effort, and what maintenance would be required. The Deputy City Clerk was asked to make (clean) copies of the island plan, and briefly left to make the requested copies. Board Member Marilyn Dickinson documented many of the individual Board Members' ideas in writing. In other business, the Board discussed a letter that Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director had sent to them. The letter was addressed to Chairperson Carol Morrison and explained that the Winter Springs Community Garden Club had donated ten dollars to have a tree purchased for Arbor Day. Discussion. Vice Chairperson Beecher clarified that the Board would like to be notified only about special meetings, planning sessions, and workshops, especially when such meetings involved the proposed new Town Center, and State Road 434. She also commented that in a discussion with Tom Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator, "He was going to let us know (probably in a letter), the status of the items that we selected for the Town Center...the lamps, and the benches, and things". In regards to the newly proposed Town Center, Vice Chairperson Beecher reminded the Board of the March 23rd City Commission Meeting which is scheduled to include the Town Center Consultant's final proposal presentation. Vice Chairperson Beecher was also interested in finding out from Alan Hill, Public Works Superintendent, what the status is of the proposed beautification along State Road 434. In addition, she referenced a (previously received) memo from Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director, and Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator, and questioned the lack of actual information from developers, as to what was actually being donated (or "fees-in-lieu or') to the City. Discussion. MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD MARCH II, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 3 on Chairperson Morrison read a letter that she had just drafted regarding the Board's decision as to how to use the ten dollar donation, (which was previously discussed during this meeting). On behalf of the Board, she suggested that the donation be used to purchase and plant a tree in Torcaso Park, when the City celebrates Arbor Day in July. 6. Future A2enda Items A. City of Winter Springs Signs and Landscaping B. "Meadowlark" Island Landscaping C. Arbor Day D. Beautification of State Road 434 7. Adiournment With consensus of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Deputy City Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboards/beautifi/ty9798/minutesl031198.doc