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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 04 14 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD APRIL 14, 1999-REGULAR MEETING I.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, 1999, by Madam Chairperson Ethel Beecher in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 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, present Also Present Tim Lallathin, Fire Chief/Acting Parks and Recreation Director Approval of the March 10, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER CAROL MORRISON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MARILYN DICKINSON. IT WAS AGREED BY CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM MARCH 10, 1999. MOTION CARRIED. The following Agenda Items are documented in the order discussed. Chairperson Beecher asked Chief Lallathin if he is willing to accept the donations of a “Century Tree” (in honor of the millennium) and several leftover trees from the Tuscawilla Pioneer Garden Club. Chief Lallathin stated that he would like to accept the donations and that he would check on this matter. II. REGULAR AGENDA C.Discussion with Fire Chief Tim Lallathin regarding the plantings at the Fire Stations and the City Parks Chief Lallathin presented the Board with a site plan that was provided by one of the City’s Design Consultants, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), for the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD APRIL 14, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of 3 landscaping at Fire Station 26 on Northern Way. The Board discussed the site plan with Chief Lallathin and asked questions about the irrigation system; the types of trees that are proposed to be planted; the property owners living near the Fire Station 26; and the location of the water main. There was further discussion about the retention ponds at Fire Station 26; the proposed barrier in back of Fire Station 26; the time frame of the planned improvements; and the maintenance of the improvements. The Board next discussed the City’s parks. Chief Lallathin informed the Board that Sam Smith Park, Trotwood Park, Torcaso Park, Winding Hollow Park, Central Winds Park, Moss Park, and Sunshine Park will be getting new playground equipment. He also mentioned that the new equipment includes a “tot” play area; a “youth” play area and he added that these areas will be handicap accessible and built in accordance with safety standards. The Board asked if a representative from Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri) could attend an upcoming meeting and discuss certain aspects of the landscaping. Chief Lallathin then addressed the schedule of planned improvements for the parks. There was discussion about Tuscawilla Lake and the concerns several Board Members have about the overgrowth of vegetation. Chief Lallathin informed the Board that a small pier has been planned for this lake. The subject of maintenance of the parks was next discussed along with which parks will have restrooms. There was discussion about the parking lot at Trotwood Park being reconfigured to accommodate the parents who pick up their children from school. Chief Lallathin next informed the Board of details pertaining to the enhancements planned for Winding Hollow Park, Moss Park, and Torcaso Park. The Board suggested renaming one of the Parks in honor Mr. Brook Seall and spoke about his accomplishments as the former Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Winter Springs. The Board asked Chief Lallathin if they could be more involved in the proposed landscaping plans for the parks. There was discussion regarding the problem with wildfires and what can be done to help prevent the fires. Chief Lallathin gave the Board suggestions that included: education and prevention; replacing smoke detectors; and having the Fire Department perform inspections for possible fire hazards. The Board thanked Chief Lallathin for coming to speak to them and answering their questions. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD APRIL 14, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of 3 After discussions with Chief Lallathin, the Board discussed the medians on Murphy Road, Moss Road and State Road 434. The Board was in consensus to contact the Public Works Department and bring to their attention that there are missing Red Pentas on Murphy Road. Prior to the conclusion of the meeting, the Board expressed concern over attendance at the Beautification of Winter Springs Board Meetings. There was much discussion of this matter. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ? Discussion of Charles Street Islands ? Discussion of The City Of Winter Springs City Limit Signs ? Discussion of Possible Presentation to the City Commission on the Board’s Accomplishments ? Discussion of Updates to the City’s “Green Plan” ? Finalizing the Landscape Design for the Edgemon Avenue Islands IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER DART HELGESON TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON DAWNA FERGUSON. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:55 P.M. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCS/boards/beautification/arl/minutes/041499.doc