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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 07 12 Beautification of Winter Springs Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING JULY 12,2000 I. CALL TO ORDER Madam Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:09 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 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, absent Board Member James Harbin, absent Board Member Dart Helgeson, present Board Member Carol Morrison, present Also Present Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department Approval of the June 14,2000 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE BOARD MEMBER HELGESON: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN FERGUSON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - JULY 12,2000 PAGE20F4 II. REGULAR A. Old Business Chairperson Ethel Beecher informed the Board of the upcoming City Commission Workshop regarding the Budget. The Board discussed the proposed budget; and that Chairperson Beecher will be attending the Workshop. B. Discussion with Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department spoke to the Board on how he sees the Public Works Department's role regarding the landscaping of medians; that labor and materials for medians should be in the Board's budget; and that the Irrigation Foreman notifies Mr. Hill when median maintenance is required. D. Discussion Regarding The Charles Street Islands The Board inquired about the status of the Charles Street; Mr. Hill advise the Board that the landscaper had replaced the plants "in kind" with what had been there. Also discussed was the "revamping" of Hayes Road. C. Discussion Regarding The Pearl Road Islands Discussion ensued regarding Mr. Hill searching for irrigation pipes in the median; that pebbles, rocks, and boulders in the median beds are a liability to the City; "un-mountable" curbs; the time frame for Pearl Road's revitalization; the size of the beds; irrigation; whether any neighbors in the area have shown any interest in the beds; and the present condition of the beds at the City limit signs. Mr. Mike Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Department spoke of soil samples; various ways of planting in the islands; that the City will supply the labor or it can be contracted out; the wildflower beds; and the planters at the front entrance of City Hall. E. Other Business Mr. Hill updated the Board on changes on Hayes Road. Mr. Mingea informed the Board that plants are being planted on Winter Springs Boulevard and in Trotwood Park; the City's effort of trying to use Florida native plants whenever possible; that Mr.Mingea is presently working on a project near Carrington Woods; that Mr. Mingea is working with the Fire Department regarding buffers between the fire stations and the neighbors; and the remodeling of the parks and the removal of evasive plants. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - JULY 12,2000 PAGE30F4 E. Finalization Of Mission Statement Board Member Alice Bard explained that she combined all of the Board Member's suggested statements and read the following: "The Mission of the Beautification of Winter Springs Board is to pro actively encourage the beautification, preservation and the enhancement of the natural and planned beauty of the City of Winter Springs. In addition to preparing and recommending new innovative plans and ideas the Board will promote community awareness and work cooperatively with the city government and community leaders to further develop and promote pride in the present and future aesthetics of the City. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT IT AS IT STANDS. IT IS FABULOUSLY WRITTEN." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FERGUSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE BOARD MEMBER HELGESON: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN FERGUSON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. E. Other Business Tape I/Side 8 Mr. Mingea spoke of an area on the northern property of the Police Department that has been replanted with Dahoon Holly and of future plantings that will be done; and a seminar being held by the National Arbor Day Council. Mr. Hill and Mr. Mingea departed 8:11 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding the need to develop a criteria and specifics for the Partnership; that irrigation should be prior to landscaping; various lot widths; how to approach the property owners; the Board needing a map of the area and a list of the property owners; and requested the City Clerk's Office to research on how to find a list of the property owners along State Road 434. The Board discussed what the priorities should be for the property owners; composing a letter to encourage beautification and a partnership; and various ways to acknowledge the property owners' participation in the program. The Board Members prepare suggestions for next months meeting regarding the letter, the breakdown of phases; developing criteria or selection, awards, the application process, the review process and maintenance. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - JULY 12,2000 PAGE40F4 Discussion continued regarding individual shops in the strip malls being encouraged to beautify their entrances, and the State's pIan to beautify State Road 434. II. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Board agreed by consensus to have the Board election in September; the budget; and Pearl Road. · Designing Pearl Road Islands · Discussion of the Partnership Program IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FERGUSON. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN THIS MEETING". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs S: \Ci ty Clerk\Docs\ W ord\B0ARDS\BEA UTIFllall1\M INUTES\2000\minbows-071200.doc