Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 01 10 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10,2001 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m., Wednesday, January 10,2001 in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call Chairperson Ethel Beecher, present Vice Chairperson Dawna Ferguson, absent Board Member Alice Bard, present Board Member James Harbin, present Board Member Dart Helgeson, present Board Member Carol Morrison, present Also Present Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Division Approval of the December 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Minutes The Board requested that on page two (2) the word "variegated" should be "various". MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. II. REGULAR A. Old Business The Committee discussed when the holiday decorations should be ordered; that there is no irrigation on the Pearl Road Islands; and Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) rules and regulations regarding large trees in the medians. Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent Public Works Department explained that the landscaping plans were redrawn and meet the requirements; reviewed with the Board the proposed drawing and plant choices; and that "one-year after planting", FDOT's requirements must be met. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICA nON OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 10,2001 PAGE 2 OF 3 The Committee discussed maintenance issues in swales; the medians not having irrigation at this time; understory plants; grasses; and that Mr. Hill will voice the Board's concerns. Mr. Hill departed at 7:48 p. m. B. Discussion Of The Partnership Program The Board discussed that each Board Member will review the guidelines and requirements prior to the next regular meeting; and that the Board Members are willing to assist business owners with design plans. Members of the Board reviewed, corrected, and revised the letter informing the business owners of the program; discussed that Staff will provide the names and addresses of the business owners; and by consensus the Board called for a Special Meeting on January 24, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Chairperson Beecher informed Board Members that Mr. Richard Grogan was appointed to the Board by the Mayor and asked the Deputy City Clerk to notify Mr. Grogan of the Special Meeting. The Board reviewed the Member's "homework assignment" for the next meeting. Tape 2/Side A C. Election Of Officers "I NOMINATE ETHEL BEECHER AS CHAIRPERSON." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED BY CONSENSUS TO THE MOTION. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. "I NOMINATE DART HELGESON AS VICE CHAIRPERSON." SECONDED. DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED BY CONSENSUS TO THE MOTION. E. Other Business Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Division spoke of the need for more brochures; the fee amount stated in the brochure; that National Arbor Day will be recognized on January 19, 2001; that St. John's Water Management has initiated water restrictions; and requested the Board order brochures on "How To Prune Palms". III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS . Holiday Decorations . Discussion With Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Division . Finalize The Winter Springs Business Partnership Program CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 10,2001 PAGE 3 OF 3 IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN THE MEETING." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BARD. DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 9: 12 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ~\~ DEBBIE GILLESPIE DEPUTY CITY CLERK S:\City Clerk\Docs\ Word\BOARDS\BEA UTIFI\alll\M INUTES\200 I \minbows-O II 00 I.doc