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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 05 10 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 10,2000 I. CALL TO ORDER Madam Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 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 arrived at 7:15 p.m. Board Member James Harbin, present Board Member Dart Helgeson, absent Board Member Carol Morrison, present Also Present Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department, arrived at 7:50 p.m. Approval of the April 12, 2000 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE APRIL 12, 2000 MINUTES." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HARBIN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON: AYE CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE BOARD MEMBER MORRISON : AYE BOARD MEMBER HARBIN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Approval of the January 26, 2000 Special Meeting Minutes MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE JANUARY 26, 2000 MINUTES." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MAY 10,2000 PAGE20F4 VOTE: VICE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON : AYE CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE BOARD MEMBER MORRISON : AYE BOARD MEMBER HARBIN: AYE BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. .:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED. .:. .:. II. REGULAR A. Old Business The Board discussed the success of the tree give away: and that the remaining trees may be used in the City's right of ways or distributed to residents at Central Winds Park at a future date. B. Finalize The 2001 Budget Chairperson Beecher informed the Board that her meeting with the City Manager has been delayed until next week at which time she will present and discuss the budget. Board Member Marilyn Dickinson arrived at 7: 15 p. m. Discussion ensued regarding the printing expenses; new brochures; landscaping the new traffic calming areas; and monies being used to replace plants in existing medians. E. Update On Charles Street Chairperson Beecher informed the Board that she had spoken with Mr. Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Public WorkslUtility Director concerning Ms. Kim Doran's letter requesting the Board's assistance at the entrance of Charles Street; and that the dead plants at Charles Street will be replaced by the landscaping company due to their neglect. The Board discussed that the lawn maintenance company will replace the plants at Moss Road; Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department has requested suggestions from the Board as which plants should be used at the Charles Street entrance; and various plant species should be submitted to Mr. Hill. Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist arrived at 7:50 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MAY 10,2000 PAGE 3 OF 4 The Board reviewed their plant suggestions with Mr. Mingea of the Code Enforcement Department; and suggested that the fountain grass be cut back and all plants be fertilized. Chairperson Beecher informed the Board that Mr. Hill has called Ms. Doran to explain what is being planned for the entrance to Charles Street. C. Discussion of Pearl Island Discussion ensued regarding that each Board Member should visit Pearl Island and be prepared at the next meeting with design suggestions; that Staff inform the Board of the dimensions of the Pearl Island; whether irrigation is available; and the preference for xeriscaping and native plants. Next, the Board Members reviewed the Arbor Day tree give away with Mr. Mingea. Tape l/Side 8 Mr. Mingea informed the Board that the tree give away was successful; that he would be offering Homeowners Association's and Businesses the leftover trees; the types of trees that are remaining; that he would get the Pearl Island dimensions for the Board; and that he will retrieve and analyze a soil sample from Pearl Road. F. Other Business The Board discussed the Trotwood Park improvements and the Rededication ceremony. Mr Mingea showed the Board a water meter that a tree root had grown around and which broke the property owner's water line. The Board suggested displaying it at the Utilities Department and at next years tree give away; and that additional Tree Ordinance and Information Guide brochures were needed at the Utilities' Department window. Mr. Mingea departed at 8:23 p.m. D. Review Of The Mission Statement The Board agreed by consensus that at the next meeting their suggested Mission Statements will be submitted to Board Member Alice Bard, which will combined and condensed into one statement. E. Other Business The Board discussed the status of the Town Center District; and the Winter Springs Business Beautification Partner Program proposal. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MAY 10,2000 PAGE 4 OF 4 II. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS . Update On 2001 Budget Meeting With The City Manager . Update On Charles Street . Review Of Mission Statement . Discussion Of Pearl Road Island IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN THIS MEETING". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FERGUSON. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs S :\City Clerk\Docs\ W ord\B0ARDS\8EA UTIFllalll\M INUTES\2000\minbows-05\ OOO.doc