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BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
I.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 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).
Roll Call
Ethel Beecher, Chairperson, present
Dawna Ferguson, Vice-Chairperson, present
James Harbin, absent
Dart Helgeson, present
Sally McGinnis, absent
Carol Morrison, absent
Marilyn Dickinson, present
Also Present
Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department
Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department
Approval of the August 11, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes
“I MAKE A MOTION WE APPROVE THE MINUTES AS THEY STAND”.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. SECONDED BY VICE
CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: MARILYN DICKINSON:
AYE; DART HELGESON: AYE; DAWNA FERGUSON: AYE; ETHEL
BEECHER: AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
II. REGULAR
A. Election Of Officers
The Board briefly discussed the method for electing the Officers.
“I NOMINATE ETHEL BEECHER FOR THE POSITION OF PRESIDENCY
FOR ANOTHER YEAR, AND DAWNA FERGUSON BE VICE PRESIDENT FOR
NEXT YEAR”. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER DICKINSON. DISCUSSION.
Chairperson Beecher closed the nominations.
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THE NOMINATION WAS SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON.
VOTE: DART HELGESON: AYE; DAWNA FERGUSON: AYE; ETHEL
BEECHER: AYE; MARILYN DICKINSON: AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
B. Holiday Planning
Discussion ensued in reference to receiving catalogs; which catalogs were used last year;
the details about the decorations; and refurbished decorations.
Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department, informed the Board that the
Winter Springs Civic Association had donated 10 refurbished Holiday decorations to the
City.
The Board discussed purchasing additional refurbished decorations; the present inventory
of decorations; that twenty four (24) new pole mounts would need to be purchased;
permission from Florida Power Corporation to add new decorations; and a time limit for
ordering the decorations.
The Board asked Mr. Hill if he could add the garland around the flagpole in front of City
Hall that had been planned for last year. Mr. Hill said that he would order more garland
to put in that location.
There was discussion regarding the locations of the new decorations; and possibly
holding a Special Meeting to finish planning in enough time to order the decorations and
to receive approval for the plans.
The Board agreed to hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 7:00
p.m. at City Hall.
After discussions of Holiday Planning, discussion ensued regarding the upcoming City of
Winter Springs Arbor Day.
The Board discussed possible dates to hold the City of Winter Springs Arbor Day
Celebration and Tree Giveaway; Tree City USA requirements; the types of trees that
might be given away; past Tree Giveaways; possible locations to hold the Tree
Giveaway; and methods of advertising.
The Board agreed by consensus to hold the City of Winter Springs Arbor Day
Celebration and Tree Giveaway on October 9, 1999.
The Interim Assistant City Clerk was directed to contact local newspapers and
Homeowners Association newsletters to advertise the Tree Giveaway.
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Mr. Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department, provided the Board with
information regarding “A Vision for Urban and Community Forestry in Florida” and
explained the information.
There was discussion regarding literature on the trees that will be given out at the Arbor
Day Celebration; and the survivability rates of the past Tree Giveaways.
C. Discussion of Developing a “Newcomer Package”
Board Member Helgeson displayed a sample layout of the Newcomer Package brochure,
which the Board reviewed.
The Board discussed educating the public; the City’s Arbor Ordinance; removing
invasive trees; a “Tree Bank”; various ideas for the brochure; including pictures in the
brochure; and costs for printing.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(For the October 13, 1999 Regular Meeting)
?
Discussion of Developing a “Newcomer Package”
IV. ADJOURNMENT
“I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN”. MOTION WAS MADE BY VICE
CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON.
WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT
8:44 P.M.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Amy R. Lovingfoss, Interim Assistant City Clerk
City of Winter Springs
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