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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
BEAUTIFICA TION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 13,2001
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., Wednesday,
June 13, 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.
Note: Due to technical problems, thejirstthree (3) minutes of the Meeting did not record.
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, absent
Board Member James Harbin, present
Board Member Carol Morrison, absent
Approval of the April 11, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE
THE MEETING MINUTES AS THEY STAND." SECONDED. DISCUSSION.
THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
MOTION CARRIED.
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE BOARD AGREED TO DISCUSS THE STATE
ROAD 434 STREETS CAPE PROJECT, AS DOCUMENTED. .:..:.
A presentation was given to the Board by Ms. Karina Veaudry, Landscape Architect,
HHI Landscape Architects on the conceptual plans for revitalization of the west side of
State Road 434. Ms. Veaudry agreed to mail reduced copies of the presentation and a
proposed plant list to the Board.
The issue of placing power lines under the ground along State Road 434 was raised and it
was suggested to the Board that this is an issue the Board might want to consider.
Ms. Veaudry asked the Board to send their preferences for plant material to her. She also
spoke of a presentation that will be held on June 28, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the City
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Commission Chambers on native plants. The Board suggested Ms. Veaudry bring actual
plants for the attendees to observe.
Tape I/Side B
The Board thanked Ms. Veaudry for her presentation.
Chairperson Beecher then read a letter to the Board from Ms. Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces,
City Clerk. Discussion ensued.
II. REGULAR
A. City Flag
The Board discussed and viewed proposed drawings for a City Flag. The Board chose
Board Member Dart Helgeson's drawing of a flag depicting a Blue heron, water, city
seal, cattails, and Cypress trees.
The Board agreed to pay for the Flags from their Budget, if the Commission would not.
B. Bird Sanctuary
This Agenda Item was tabled until the next Meeting.
C. Partnership Program
The Board discussed the fact that there have been no responses to the Partnership
Program, and the issue was raised of sending a follow-up letter to the Business Owners.
The follow-up letter would ask the owners if they have any questions, did they receive
the letter, and state that the Board is available for their assistance if need be. Board
Member Dawna Ferguson agreed to draft a letter and offered to present it at the next
Meeting.
Tape 2/Side A
Chairperson Beecher stated she would contact Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager and
ascertain if permission is needed to send another letter to area Businesses.
D. Median Plant Replacement
The Board agreed to review City medians and propose suggestions at the next Meeting.
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E. FY 2002 Budget
Discussion ensued regarding transferring the Boards present unused monies to next years
Budget. Discussion.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FERGUSON. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE
ROLL OUR CURRENT YEAR BUDGET OVER TO THE NEXT FISCAL
YEAR." SECONDED. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD,
THE MOTION WAS PASSED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairperson Beecher spoke of a letter sent to City Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr.
from Ms. Murphy at 255 East Panama Road, requesting landscaping on Panama Road.
The Board requested that Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department, be
present at the next Board Meeting to discuss this issue.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Panama Road Landscaping With Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works
Department
. Bird Sanctuary
· Partnership Program
· Median Plant Replacement
. Budget
. City Flag
IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FERGUSON. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN
THE MEETING." SECONDED. DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO
THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
MOTION CARRIED.
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NOTE: These minutes were approved at the July 11,2001 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Meeting.