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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2000
I. CALL TO ORDER
Madam Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.,
. Wednesday, February 09, 2000 in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building
(City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). The Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
Roll Call
Chairperson Ethel Beecher, present
Vice Chairperson Dawna Ferguson, present
Board Member Alice Bard, present
Board Member Marilyn Dickinson, present
Board Member James Harbin, present
Board Member Dart Helgeson, present
Board Member Carol Morrison, present
Also Present
Mr. Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department
Approval of the January 12,2000 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. "I MAKE A MOTION WE
APPROVE THE JANUARY 12, 2000 MINUTES AS THEY STAND."
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER DICKINSON : AYE
BOARD MEMBER HELGESON: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE
BOARD MEMBER HARBIN : AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON : AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
.:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE
DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED. .:..:.
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II. REGULAR
C. FINALIZATION OF THE NEWCOMER'S PACKAGE
The Board discussed that the Newcomer's brochure was ready to print; their preference
for the color of paper and ink; locations and how to distribute the brochure to the
residents; the number of copies they recommend being printed; that recycled paper be
used; and Chairperson Beecher read a draft of a letter for the City Manager, requesting
financial approval for the brochure.
B. DISCUSSION OF THE PUBLIC WORKSHOP
Discussion ensued regarding the Public Workshop; to "set up some goals" and to
establish a budget at a future meeting; Mr. Alan Hill Superintendent, Public Works
Department is to supply the Beautification of Winter Springs Board's expenditures for
the past few years; developing a mission statement; working with Mr. Mike Mingea,
Arborist, Code Enforcement Department in providing an educational program; and each
Board Member is to be prepared with their suggestions for the mission statement and
goals.
Mr. Mingea discussed his role with the Board; the results of the Florida Arbor Day
Workshop which was held at Central Winds Park; the National Arbor Day tree give-away
on April 29, 2000; working with local business on Joint Ventures; the Growth Award
from Tree City U.S.A.; researching how we may be able to apply for various grants; the
City of Winter Springs Arbor Ordinances being submitted to the City Attorney for review
(in the near future); and the problems with removing evasive trees especially in right-of-
ways.
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Members of the Committee continued discussing the City of Winter Springs must spend
$2.00 per capita per year on tree management to be designated as Tree City U.S.A.; the
Board being "open to suggestions" from the Code Enforcement Department; encouraging
commercial businesses to "spruce up" their areas; and possibly creating an incentive
program.
Mr. Mingea departed at 8:20 p.m.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
. Review of Past Expenditures
. Review of Mission Statement
. Discussion of Goals
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER DICKINSON. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN
THIS MEETING". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. THE
BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk's Office
City of Winter Springs
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