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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 14,2001
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m., Wednesday,
February 14, 2001 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 Ch(lirperson Dawna Ferguson, absent
Board Member Alice Bard, present
Board Member Richard Grogan, present
Board Member James Harbin, arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Board Member Dart Helgeson, present
Board Member Carol Morrison, present
Approval of the January 10, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of the January 24, 2001 Special Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 2001 AS THEY STAND."
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BARD. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE
MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
Board Member James Harbin arrived at 7:04 p.m.
The Board tabled the approval of the January 24, 2001 Special Meeting Minutes until the
next Regular Meeting.
II. REGULAR
A. Old Business
Chairperson Beecher spoke of each Board Member receiving their business cards and new
brochures; the letter to the business owners; and her conversation with the City Manager,
Ronald W. McLemore.
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B. Discussion Of The Partnership Program
Chairperson Beecher informed the Board that business owners must receive permission
from property owners for the beautification project; that the Board will work with the City's
General Services Department Director to finalize the forms; that a Maintenance Agreement
will be necessary for five (5) years; of her meeting with Mr. Gene DeMarie, General
Services Department Director to review forms; and revisions to the forms. The Board
reviewed the forms and made further revisions. Also discussed was that the City Attorney
could draft a contract; design criteria; and the Board agreed that Chairperson Beecher
would deliver the final documents on Friday, to Mr. DeMarie.
The Board discussed the Board's recommendation made to the City Commission regarding
the Arbor Ordinance; and they discussed the plant species list. Discussion.
Tape I/Side B
Discussion ensued regarding plantings with a theme; the right-of-ways along State Road
434; the site checklist; and the applicant's site. Discussion.
All of the Board Members advised Board Member Richard Grogan of their backgrounds.
C. Holiday Decorations
The Board discussed that snowflakes are not available for purchase; and that some
decorations are available at forty-five percent (45%) off.
Tape 2/Side B
It was suggested that each Board Member review their "decorations books" for the next
Regular Meeting. Further discussion ensued on the history of the decorations.
D. Other Business
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
. Discussion With Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Division
. Holiday Decorations
. Partnership Program
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJORN
THE MEETING." SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON HELGESON. THE
BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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DEBBIE GILLESPIE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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