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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
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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
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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.
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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
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