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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 06 09 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 1999 I.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 1999, 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 Marilyn Dickinson, present Sally McGinnis, present Dart Helgeson, present Carol Morrison, present James Harbin, present Also Present Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department Approval of the May 12, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER DART HELGESON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER DAWNA FERGUSON. IT WAS AGREED BY CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM MAY 12, 1999. MOTION CARRIED. AGENDA CHANGE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE LISTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED. Chairperson Beecher welcomed and introduced New Board Member Sally McGinnis. II. REGULAR AGENDA B. Follow-up of the Edgemon Avenue Islands Several Board Members complimented Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department, on the improvements that had already taken place on Edgemon Avenue and Moss Road. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 9, 1999 Page 2 of 3 There was discussion about the completion of the Edgemon Avenue Islands; the plantings on State Road 434; Florida Department of Transportation standards; the trees that were given out at the April 26, 1999 Board Appreciation Dinner; painting the curbs of the Edgemon Avenue Islands; and the appearance of the Stone Gable Subdivision. C. Discussion of the City of Winter Springs City Limit Signs The Board discussed each sign and the condition of the current plantings; ways of protecting them; and if people that do damage to the plantings should be held accountable. After discussion, the Board agreed that they wanted to revisit the plantings. The Board reviewed which Board Member was assigned to each sign and discussed changing the assignments. The following assignment was agreed upon by the Board: ? Shetland Avenue-Marilyn Dickinson ? Dyson Drive-Homeowner ? Fisher Road-Dawna Ferguson ? Murphy Road-Carol Morrison ? Winter Springs Boulevard-Dart Helgeson ? Deer Run and Howell Creek Drive-Ethel Beecher ? State Road 419 (Possibly)-Sally McGinnis There was discussion about how many plants were needed for each sign; changing the type of plants; and if the City could purchase more plants. Mr. Hill told the Board to let him know what each sign required. The Board agreed keep Lantanas as the type of plant used and that each Board Member will “do their own thing” as far as protecting the plants. B. Follow-up of the Edgemon Avenue Islands (Continued) The Board and Mr. Hill reviewed what had already been planted on the islands; and discussed what should be planted on the smallest island. Mr. Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department, gave several suggestions. The Board decided to recommend that Gazania be planted instead of the Evergreen Giant. A.Preliminary Holiday Planning Mr. Hill gave the Board the catalogs of holiday decorations that they used last year; and spoke to them about the monies allotted in the budget. The Board discussed the poor condition of some of the current pole decorations and if City Hall has enough decorations. Mr. Hill mentioned that the Public Works Department will be making repairs to some of the pole decorations, while others that are in extremely poor conditions will be recycled. Tape 1/Side B CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 9, 1999 Page 3 of 3 There was much discussion and review of the Holiday Decorations Catalogs. D. Other Business Mr. Mingea gave the Board information regarding a book list; nursery map; and a copy of an arbor permit. The Board asked Mr. Mingea questions about arbor permits; revisions to the Arbor Ordinance; and the landscaping improvements at Fire Station 26. Mr. Hill informed the Board of a letter he received from Ms. Alice Bard, District Biologist with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and suggested that the Board compose a letter to the City Commission regarding the eradication of Chinese Tallow Trees. The Board discussed this issue, along with the idea of the City having a “Tree Bank”. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ? Discussion of developing a “Newcomer Package”. ? Discussion of a letter to the City Commission regarding the eradication of Chinese Tallow Trees ? Holiday Planning ? Update of the City of Winter Springs City Limit Signs IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER CAROL MORRISON TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER DART HELGESON. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:04 P.M. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Amy R. Lovingfoss, Interim Assistant City Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCS\Arl\Boards\Bows\MINUTES\1999\minbows-060999.doc