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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 12 08 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1999 I.CALL TO ORDER Madam Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m., Wednesday December 8, 1999, 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 Marilyn Dickinson, present James Harbin, present Dart Helgeson, present Carol Morrison, present Also Present Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department Amy R. Lovingfoss, Interim Assistant City Clerk Approval of the September 29, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes Approval of the November 10, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes “I MAKE A MOTION WE APPROVE BOTH MINUTES AS THEY STAND”. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FERGUSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER HARBIN: AYE BOARD MEMBER DICKINSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER HELGESON: AYE BOARD MEMBER FERGUSON: AYE CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. II. REGULAR A.Old Business The Board did not discuss this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING –DECEMBER 8, 1999 Page 2 of 3 AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE ??? DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED. ?? C.Finalization of Holiday Decorations Chairperson Beecher complimented Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department, and his Staff, on the holiday decorations. Alan Hill spoke of incorrect pole decorations being shipped; the snowflake pole decorations; the light poles between Central Winds Park and City Hall; and the over heating of light bulbs. Commissioner Michael S. Blake arrived at 7:10 p.m. The Board discussed holiday decorations in other Cities; the toy soldier pole decorations, the snowflake pole decorations; garland; and the tree in the pond next to the Post Office. Commissioner Michael S. Blake departed at 7:15 p.m. Chairperson Beecher introduced and welcomed new Board Member Alice Bard, who was recently appointed by the City Commission. D.Other Business Ms. Amy R. Lovingfoss, Interim Assistant City Clerk gave the Oath of Office to the Board Members. B.Finalization of “Newcomer Package” The Board discussed the fact that the City of Winter Springs has been a Tree City, U.S.A. since 1988; getting a good copy of the city seal to Board Member Dart Helgeson; the front page of the brochure; switching the xeriscaping and Tree City, U.S.A. sections; the Arbor Ordinances (which Mr. Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department, gave each Board Member a copy of); and xeriscaping. D. Other Business (Continued) Mr. Mingea handed out National Arbor Day dates. Discussion ensued regarding Florida Arbor Day; the possibility of performing tree plantings for Arbor Day; receiving a Proclamation from the mayor for Arbor Day; City Codes that were printed in the “Tuscawilla Today” newsletter; a joint session of the City Commission and the City’s Advisory Boards and Committees; and funding to publish the “Newcomers Package”. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING –DECEMBER 8, 1999 Page 3 of 3 III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ? Holiday Decorations ? Meeting With The City Commission ? Newcomer Package ? Arbor Ordinances ? Arbor Day IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. “I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN”. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER DICKINSON. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:23 P.M. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk’s Office City of Winter Springs DOCS\boards\beautifi\alll\minutes\1999\minbows-120899.doc