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BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
I.CALL TO ORDER
The Special Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 1999,
by Madam Chairperson Ethel Beecher in the East Conference room 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, present
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
II.REGULAR
A. Discussion of Arbor Day Celebration
The Board began discussion of this Agenda Item by reviewing the publications in which
the Arbor Day Celebration had been advertised; and deciding which Board Member’s
would work at which locations.
The Board was in agreement over the following assignment:
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Board Member Sally McGinnis, Board Member Carol Morrison and Vice
Chairperson Dawna Ferguson would work at Fire Station 24.
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Board Member Dart Helgeson, Board Member James Harbin, Chairperson Ethel
Beecher, and Board Member Dickinson would work at Fire Station 26.
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Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department, reviewed the number and type
of the trees to be given away, which was predicted to be:
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100 Live Oaks
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100 Southern Red Cedar
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100 Flatwoods Plum
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60 Southern Magnolias
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40 Green Ash
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40 Bald Cypress
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24 Yellow Tabebuia
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Possible Miscellaneous Trees
The Board discussed the possibility of giving away Red Bud trees; requirements for the
Tree Give Away; past Arbor Day Celebrations; literature and details of the types of trees
to be distributed; requirements the Residents must meet to obtain a tree; and survivability.
Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department, presented the Board with
information regarding Red Bud trees; and tree protection. Mr. Mingea told the Board
about the type of soil and environment each of the trees mentioned above would require.
The Board also discussed having information regarding the City of Winter Springs Arbor
Ordinance to distribute to Residents at the Tree Give Away.
B. Holiday Planning
Mr. Hill gave the Board a new catalog he received from Display Sales. The Board
reviewed the new and old catalogs, and discussed “best buys” from Display Sales; the
specifications of the decorations; buying new versus refurbished decorations; warranties;
the budget; the potential locations of the pole decorations; the parade route; expanding
the “corridor” of decorations; donations from the Winter Springs Civic Association; the
Agenda for the next meeting.
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There was continued discussion regarding the budget; what was done last year; and
buying new versus refurbished decorations.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. “I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE
THE MOTION THAT, RATHER THAN BUYING THE TEN (10) REFURBISHED
CANDLES, THAT WE PURCHASE, WITH A TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY [ON
THE REFURBISHED DECORATIONS], THAT WE PURCHASE THE ELEVEN
NEW CANDLES FROM DISPLAY SALES [IN MINNESOTA].” SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER HARBIN. DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE
MOTION BY CONSENSUS. MOTION CARRIED.
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The Board continued reviewing and discussing, at length, the catalogs of holiday
decorations.
Mr. Hill spoke about the cost for electricity to the streetlight poles.
It was agreed by the Board to propose the purchase of the following holiday decorations:
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10 Snowflakes $360.00 each Display Sales
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6 Single Package Cascades (6ft) $340.00 each Clark Display
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4 Toy Soldiers $450.00 each Clark Display
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11 New Yule Candles $199.00 each Display Sales
Further discussion ensued regarding potential locations for the pole decorations.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
“I MOVE WE ADJOURN THE MEETING.” MOTION BY VICE
CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON.
DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Amy R. Lovingfoss, Interim Assistant City Clerk
City of Winter Springs
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