HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 08 11 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 11, 1999
I.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 1999, by Vice-
Chairperson Dawna Ferguson in the East Conference Room of the Municipal Building
(City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, and Florida 32708).
Roll Call
Ethel Beecher, Chairperson, absent
Dawna Ferguson, Vice-Chairperson, present
James Harbin, absent
Dart Helgeson, present
Sally McGinnis, present
Carol Morrison, present
Marilyn Dickinson, present
Also Present
Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department
Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department
Approval of the July 14, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes
“I MOVE TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FROM JULY 14, 1999.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MARILYN
DICKINSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER DART HELGESON. IT WAS
AGREED BY CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR AGENDA
II.
AGENDA CHANGE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE
DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED.
“I MOVE THAT THE BOARD TABLES ITEM C. (DISCUSSION OF
DEVELOPING A “NEWCOMER PACKAGE”) UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1999.”
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER CAROL MORRISON. IT WAS AGREED BY CONSENSUS OF THE
BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
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BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING –AUGUST 11, 1999
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A. Discussion of the Criteria to be a Tree City, U.S.A.
Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent Public Works, stated that there are many requirements to
qualify as a Tree City, U.S.A. some of which are: celebrating Arbor Day with a
Proclamation signed by the Mayor; conduct Arbor related activities; per capita spending,
(which must be greater than the previous year); and to perform civic beautification that
benefits the entire community.
The Board discussed a timetable for Arbor Day; possible locations for a tree give-away;
types and sizes of trees; instructions with trees; and public requirements for private use
only.
The Board agreed by consensus that Mr. Hill and Mr. Mingea Arborist, Code
Enforcement Department would choose sizes and types and arrange the purchase of trees
for Arbor Day.
B. Holiday Planning
Mr. Hill reviewed the holiday decoration inventory and recommended that the Board
replaces ten (10) of the cellophane garland trees and refurbishes sixteen (16) natural
garland trees.
“I MOVE THAT THE BOARD NOT PURCHASE ANY GROUND
DECORATIONS DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER HELGESON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER DICKINSON. IT
WAS AGREED BY CONSENSUS. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued regarding electrical power to the cedar trees located in front of City
Hall; the cost effectiveness of refurbishing; the cost of additional poles being prepared;
the location of new decorations; timeline to complete the process; possible effects of
Tuskawilla Road construction; purchasing refurbished versus new; wattage; and choices
of decorations.
“I MOVE THAT THE CITY PURCHASES THE FOLLOWING DECORATIONS:
10 REFURBISHED CANDLES (WITH HALO) $150 EACH $1,500
4 TOY SOLDIERS $450 EACH $1,800
6 SIX (6) FOOT PACKAGE CASCADE $340 EACH $2,040
4 EIGHT (8) FEET BELL (DOUBLE) $260 EACH $1,040
TOTAL $ 6,380
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER DICKINSON. IT WAS AGREED BY CONSENSUS. MOTION
CARRIED.
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MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING –AUGUST 11, 1999
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D. Other Business
The Board was in consensus to call a special meeting once Mr. Hill receives additional
holiday sales packages and has research further the cost of refurbishing decorations.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
?
Election of Officers
?
Holiday Planning
?
Discussion of Developing a “Newcomer Package”
IV. ADJOURNMENT
“I MOVE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING” MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD
MEMBER MORRISON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER SALLY
McGINNIS. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED AT 8:46 P.M.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk’s Office
City of Winter Springs
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