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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 09 13 Beautification of Winter Springs Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 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, absent Board Member Carol Morrison, absent Also Present Ms. Jimette Cook, Code Enforcement Manager, Code Enforcement Department Approval of the August 9,2000 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 9TH MEETING AS THEY STAND." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER DICKINSON. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. II. REGULAR A. Discussion With Ms. Jimette Cook Ms. Cook, Code Enforcement Manager, Code Enforcement Division praised the Beautification of Winter Springs Board (B.O.W.S) for their efforts in developing the City's Partnership Program. Discussion ensued regarding the City's landscaping requirements; the Overlay District; the New Development Area; the Re-Development Area; requirements for new development on State Road 434; requirements for the Partnership Program; tree replacement standards; and landscape maintenance. Additional topics discussed regarding the Partnership Program included: the criteria for matching funds; the application process; street frontage requirements; the importance of a CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 13,2000 PAGE 2 OF 3 commitment for maintenance; obtaining guidelines for enforcement from the City Attorney and City Manager; that plant selection should be site suitable; the installation of proper irrigation; inspections by the Code Enforcement Department; requirements for the new Sign Ordinance; that all business and property owners along State Road 434 have been notified of the new sign Ordinance; the consideration for the visibility of access roads; the possible requirement for native species; keeping the process simple; and obtaining a list of business owners to contact regarding the Program. Board Member Marilyn Dickinson departed at 7:58 p.m. Chairperson Beecher requested from Ms. Cook a copy of the letter sent to the State Road 434 businesses regarding the new Sign Ordinance; informed Ms. Cook of the information required as part of the Partnership Program selection process; discussed the City Manager's guidelines for the Program; and the possibility of Block Grants being available. Board Members thanked Ms. Cook for attending the meeting and her suggestions for the Partnership Program. B. Old Business Tape 1/Side 8 Vice Chairperson Ferguson elaborated on the Board's August 9,2000 discussion regarding holiday decorations; that the decorations would be more economical after the holidays; and the decorations normally used for Tuskawilla Road. Discussion ensued regarding the Adopt-A-Road Program; the vacant lot on State Road 434 by the Winter Springs Market; the abandoned Texaco Station site; and the closed Handy Way site. The Board agreed to discuss the Pearl Road islands at the next meeting. Discussion continued on landscaping maintenance; and the maintenance of Moss Road islands. The Board briefly discussed Partnership Program introduction letters; that drafts should be prepared by the next meeting; and the mailing of letters and applications. C. Discussion of The Partnership Program This Agenda Item was covered under Item A.. D. Election Of Officers By consensus of the Board this Agenda Item was tabled until the next meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 13,2000 PAGE 3 OF 3 E. Other Business This Agenda Item was not discussed. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · The Partnership Program . Pearl Road Islands . Election Of Officers IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON. "I MOVE THAT WE CLOSE THE MEETING." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER JAMES HARBIN. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Tania Haas, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs S :\City C1erk\Docs\ W ord\BOARDS\BEA UTIF1\aI11\MINUTES\2000\minbows-091300.doc