HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 07 14 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 1999
I.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 1999, by Madam
Chairperson Ethel Beecher in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City
Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, and Florida 32708). The Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
Roll Call
Ethel Beecher, Madam Chairperson, present
Dawna Ferguson, Vice Chairperson, absent
James Harbin, absent
Dart Helgeson, present
Sally McGinnis, present
Carol Morrison, present
Marilyn Dickinson, present
Also Present
Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department
Approval of the June 9, 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 JUNE 9, 1999. MOTION CARRIED.
II.REGULAR AGENDA
A. Update of the City of Winter Springs Limit Signs
Board Members present reported on the status of their sign. There was discussion about
responsibility of caring for areas around the signs; the history of the signs; and picking up
plants and extra plants for the signs.
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B.Discussion of a Letter to the City Commission Regarding the Eradication
of Chinese Tallow Trees
The Board reviewed a draft of the letter to City Manager Ronald W. McLemore; and
discussed receiving a copy of the Arbor Ordinances; how certain trees effect the land;
informing and educating the public of City Ordinances through Tuscawilla Today; and
the past accomplishments of the Board.
Mr. Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department explained how a “Tree
Bank” works; the benefits; and how the financial results can assist the City with future
beautification.
Discussion followed regarding changes being made to the above noted letter.
BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER MARILYN DICKINSON STATED “TO
ACCEPT THE LETTER WITH THE TWO ADDITIONS THAT WE HAVE JUST
SPECIFIED IN WHICH DART HAS WRITTEN DOWN.” MOTION BY
MARILYN DICKINSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER CAROL
MORRISON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DART HELGESON: AYE; MARILYN
DICKINSON: AYE; ETHEL BEECHER: AYE; CAROL MORRISON: AYE;
SALLY McGINNIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Mingea informed the Board about the Parks and Recreation Department hiring
someone to remove skunk vines; what a skunk vine is; and suggested the use of
Community Service workers to benefit the City.
C.Holiday Planning
The Board decided to discuss this Agenda Item next month so that an inventory of the
current decorations can be completed.
D.Discussion of Developing a “Newcomer Package”
The Board explored the idea of developing a brochure on the Arbor Policy; distribution
through the Water and Sewer Department; what information to be included; style and
color of the brochure; and financing.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Discussion of the Criteria to be a Tree City, U.S.A.
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Holiday Planning
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Discussion of Developing a “Newcomer Package”
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER CAROL MORRISON TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER SALLY
McGINNIS. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED AT 8:57 P.M.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk’s Office
City of Winter Springs
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