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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 12 09 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular Minutes MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD DECEMBER 9, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m., on December 9, 1998, by Madam Chairperson Ethel Beecher in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Roll Call Ethel Beecher, Madam Chairperson, present Dawna Ferguson, Vice Chairperson, present Darline Cook, absent Marilyn Dickinson, present Dart Helgeson, present Carol Morrison, present James Harbin, (arrived at 7:05 p.m.) Also Present Jimette S. Cook, Code Enforcement Officer Alan Hill, Public Works Superintendent Ray Jarrett, Arborist Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk Approval of the October 28, 1998 Special Meeting Minutes Approval of the November 11, 1998 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion by Dart Helgeson. Seconded by Dawna Ferguson. With the Motion and Second, it was agreed by consensus of the Board to accept and approve the Special Meeting Minutes of October 28, 1998, and the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 11, 1998. Motion passed. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Holiday Planning Chairperson Beecher said that she was pleased with most of this year's holiday decorations. It was suggested that if the Reindeer had been placed at less of an angle, they would have more visible; and all agreed that the snowflakes at the Public Safety Complex looked great. MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD DECEMBER 9, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING PAGE20F3 Board Member James Harbin arrived at 7:05 p.m. Regarding the holiday decorations at City Hall, there was discussion about the lights on the trees; power; possible transformer problems; and the candle sconces presentation. The Board was thrilled at how the candle sconces were displayed, and they hoped that the City could buy an additional two more of these, for use as pole decorations. There was further discussion about decorations; the best and most appropriate locations for many of the decorations; budgeted monies; and the proposed purchase of decorative garland. Chairperson Beecher spoke of the parade, and suggested that the members of this Board could each make two boxes, which could be placed at the base of the decorated trees at City Hall. There was further discussion about this and the (lighting) status of these trees, in addition to approved expenditures. Code Enforcement Officer Jimette S. Cook introduced to the Board, the City's new Arborist (Environmental Specialist), Mr. Ray Jarrett. There was brief discussion. Mr. Alan Hill, Public Works Superintendent next spoke to the Board about the decorative garland; various holiday decorations; and the status of the transformer lighting the trees at City Hall. The Board and Mr. Hill further discussed budget appropriations; decorative garland; the holiday decorations at Lake Mary City Hall; impressions that show "effort" and how this "awareness" - implies that there is a back-behind-the-scenes awareness also". There was also discussion about the possibility of replacing some of the pole decorations (especially where "quality" is concerned). The City was commended for the changes and improvements that have transpired over the past three years. There was additional discussion about the Board Members making boxes to help decorate the trees at City Hall; along with the lighting and decorating of these trees. B. Edgemon Avenue Landscaping Mr. Jarrett (the City's new Arborist) gave the Board a brief synopsis of his background. There was then discussion between Mr. Jarrett and the Board regarding certain species of bugs and various types of Cypress. Mr. Jarrett then spoke of the "Green Plan" that was distributed, and he asked the Board to review it. There was further discussion about the various stages associated with this plan. Regarding the planting of the Edgemon Avenue landscaping project, the Board advised Mr. Jarrett that there intention was to Xeriscape this project. There was further discussion about several types of plants; mulch; and the Murphy Road project. The Board asked that in regards to future projects, that they be given more parameters and guidelines as they relate to projected plans, goals, and budgetary constraints. MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD DECEMBER 9. 1998 - REGULAR MEETING PAGE30F3 Discussion ensued regarding potential grant monies; gopher tortoises in this area; various species of plants and flowers; the upkeep of certain islands; and root systems. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS . Critique/Review of Holiday Decorations . Edgemon Avenue Islands Landscaping . Beautification of Winter Springs Board - Review of the Year . Beautification of Winter Springs Board's Goals for the year 1999 There was further discussion about the measurements of the Edgemon Avenue Islands, and Chairperson Beecher asked the Board to be thinking about potential landscaping ideas for this landscaping project. Mr. Jarrett advised the Board that he could be reached by telephone at (407) 327-1800 extension 327. IV. ADJOURNMENT There were several (simultaneous) Motions to adjourn. Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. - with consensus of the Board. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Deputy City Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCS/boards/beau tifi/a11I1minutes/120998 .doc