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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 11,2001
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April
II, 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 Dart Helgeson, present
Board Member Alice Bard, present
Board Member Dawna Ferguson, present
Board Member Richard Grogan, present
Board Member James Harbin, present
Board Member Carol Morrison, absent
Also Present
Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager, arrived at 7:06 pm.
Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Division
Approval of the March 14,2001 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board corrected the spelling of the word February on the first page, second paragraph.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FERGUSON. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE
THE MINUTES AS AMENDED FOR - MARCH 14, 2001." SECONDED.
DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
.:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE
DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED. .:. .:.
II. REGULAR
E. Holiday Decorations
Chairperson Beecher stated the final cost of the Holiday Decorations would be $7,254.00
including freight.
Mr. Ronald W McLemore, City Manager arrived at 7:06 p.m.
The Board stated the Pledge of Allegiance.
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D. Partnership Program
City Manager McLemore handed out the Draft verSIOn of the
Beatification/Landscaping Partnership Grant Agreement.
Discussion.
Board Member Dart Helgeson asked if Section 2.5 includes planters, containers, and
landscape enclosures. Manager McLemore stated, "Anything that is approved on
the plan."
Chairperson Beecher commented on Section 4.4, and asked if the Board will be the
designee. Manager McLemore was is agreement with this.
Board Member Dart Helgeson asked that City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese
clean up the verbiage of Section 4.2. Manager McLemore agreed.
Section 5 was read by the Board, and all agreed that Attorney Garganese should re-
write Section 5.4. Board Member Helgeson stated, "The only thing in 5.4, is "If the
City does not approve the plans, this Agreement shall immediately terminate;' that
would be the only thing in 5.4 that would be questioned."
City Manager McLemore stated, "I think what he is trying to say was just because
you submit a plan does not mean that you are entitled to it. But, we need to clarify
that language." Board Member Helgeson said, "We want to get a site plan first,
then agree with the second."
Regarding Section 6, Manager McLemore changed the word "prepared" to the word
"approved" in Section 6.2A. The Board was in agreement.
Board Member Helgeson asked about 6.2C, "Is that going to be something that will
be put in the property tax rolls, that there is an obligation on a given property?"
Manager McLemore stated, "I will talk to the Attorney about that one."
Discussion ensued.
Tape I/Side B
The Board decided to change the wording on the first page of the Agreement, to
"Property fronting and/or abutting State Road 434", not just fronting directly, to
benefit all businesses along State Road 434.
Discussion.
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The Board agreed by consensus to three (3) years of maintenance, not five (5) years.
Chairperson Beecher stated, "Our next step would be for you to run this back by
Anthony to make the changes." Manager McLemore stated, " I will actually run it
back by the Commission at the next Meeting. We will make these changes, and I
don't think they will have any problem with it."
Chairperson Beecher spoke of the list of business owners along State Road 434.
City Manager McLemore then mentioned spoke of adding an easily understood
attachment to the Agreement.
Manager McLemore departed at 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Ned Voska, Owner Of Mid Florida Batting Cages: stated his opInIOns and
concerns with the Partnership Program and the reasons why he will not be a part of
it; his sign on State Road 434; and why he is not included in the Village Walk.
Tape 2/Side A
Discussion.
A. Final Preparation For Arbor Day
Board Members discussed the final date for the upcoming Arbor Day Tree Give
Away. The date is set for Friday, April 28, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mr. Michael Mingea, Arborist, Code Enforcement Division, advised that Jimette
Cook, Code Enforcement Division Manager; Cathy Davidson, Code Enforcement
Officer; and Staff from the City's Public Works Department will be at the Tree Give
Away to assist residents. Discussion.
Board Member Helgeson commented on the revised draft list of trees and asked Mr.
Mingea to review it.
Mr. Mingea advised the Board that of the City Commission should be discussing the
issue of the Arbor Ordinance at the April 23, 2001 Regular Meeting. Discussion.
Mr. Mingea then suggested that the Arbor Day Proclamation be placed in the lobby,
on City water bills, and posted at the Water Services Department counter.
Mr. Mingea departed at 9: 15 p. m.
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C. City Flag
Discussion.
B. Bird Sanctuary
Discussion. The Board considered compiling a presentation to the City Commission
to turn the City of Winter Springs into a Bird Sanctuary. The consensus of the
Board agreed with this suggestion.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
. City Flag
. Bird Sanctuary
. Partnership Program
IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BARD TO ADJOURN. SECONDED.
DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
Chairperson Beecher adjourned the meeting at 9: 15 p.m.
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