HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 10 17 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular Minutes
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
BEAUTIFICA TION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 17,2001
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ethel Beecher called the Regular Meeting to order at approximately 7:00
p.m., Wednesday, October 17, 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, absent
Board Member Richard Grogan, arrived at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Board Member Carol Morrison, present
Board Member William Poe, present
II. CONSENT
CONSENT
A. Approval Of The September 12,2001 Regular Meeting Minutes.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HELGESON. "I MOVE THAT WE ACCEPT
THE MINUTES AS THEY STAND."
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Chairperson Ethel Beecher advised "On the two (2) votes that we had - 'Alice Bard' was
left off - she voted "Aye". Also on the next page the other vote that we took, monitoring
the median, 'Alice Bard' was left off. And where there was a Motion for adjournment,
'Alice Bard' was left off, and also the Minutes do not reflect that Mr. Poe had to leave
early that evening."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BARD. "I MOVE THAT THE MINUTES BE
APPROVED AS AMENDED." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER POE.
DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON HELGESON: AYE
CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
III. REGULAR
REGULAR
A. Review City Arbor Ordinance With Ms. C. Jimmette Cook, Code Enforcement
Division Manager.
The Board reviewed a Memorandum from Ms. Jimmette Cook, Code Enforcement
Division Manager sent to the Board. Discussion followed.
The Board requested Ms. Holly Pierstorff, Assistant To The City Clerk, type a
Memorandum to Ms. Cook, thanking her for her Memorandum and her "Prompt
attention".
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER POE. "I WOULD MOVE THAT THIS BOARD
RECOGNIZE MS. JIMMETTE COOK'S IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO US AND
THANK HER. AND I THINK BY MAKING IT A MOTION IF IT CARRIES
THROUGH THE BOARD, IT WILL DO BOTH THINGS, ONE PUT IT IN THE
MINUTES AND ALSO CAUSE THE - ACTION TO HAPPEN." SECONDED BY
VICE CHAIRPERSON HELGESON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON HELGESON: AYE
CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
B. Median Assignments.
Discussion developed. With consensus, Board Member Carol Morrison will monitor the
Murphy Road Median; the northernmost Median on Moss Road will be monitored by
Vice Chairperson Dart Helgeson; Board Member William Poe will monitor the Charles
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Street Median; Board Member Alice Bard will monitor the southernmost Median on
Moss Road; Board Member Richard Grogan will monitor the first and second Medians
on Edgemon A venue; and Board Member Dawna Ferguson will monitor the last Median
on Edgemon A venue.
Board Member Richard Grogan arrived at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The Board agreed to keep photographic and written documentation of the development of
the Medians and asked for the City Clerk's Office to purchase a Binder, index tabs, and
4"x 6" photo holders.
REGULAR
C. Partnership Program Update.
Discussion followed regarding the Golf Course's plans for beautification.
Tape I/Side B
The Board discussed building frontage. Board Member Grogan asked, "Let's take a
consensus of what we think we should do right now. Around the corner is also allowable
or... ?" Chairperson Beecher stated, "... Around the corner, but they must do the front
and then they can do around the corner. They can not do just around the corner." The
Board agreed.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER POE. "I WOULD MOVE THAT WE ACCEPT
HER [VICE CHAIRPERSON DART HELGESON] REPORT AND
RECOMMEND THAT THIS BE FOLLOWED THROUGH WITH THE GOLF
COURSE." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BARD. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER GROGAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON HELGESON: AYE
CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Vice Chairperson Helgeson read for the record, a letter she crafted regarding
beautification of the Winter Springs Golf Course. Copies were distributed to all Board
Members.
Discussion developed in regards to drafting a second letter for the City business owners
that requested the Application Packet. This letter suggested that the deadline for
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accepting applications would be February 15, 2002; that the project must be completed
by May 1, 2002, with final Grant payments disbursed no later than May 31, 2002.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER POE. "I MOVE THAT YOU CHARGE THE
DEPUTY, IS IT DEPUTY CHAIR OR VICE CHAIR, WITH THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF DRAFTING, PREPARING - AND BRING BACK FOR
THE APPROVAL SO WE CAN MAIL IT TO THE SEVEN (7) APPLICANTS
THAT HAVE EXPRESSED AN INTEREST."
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Further discussion.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER POE. "I MOVE THAT THE VICE
CHAIRPERSON BE CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
DEVELOPING, FINALIZING, AND MAILING THE LETTER TO THOSE
SEVEN (7) APPLICANTS." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BARD.
DISCUSSION.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON BEECHER. "I NEED
TO MAKE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION THAT SHE DEVELOP IT,
BUT SHE NEEDS TO BRING IT INTO CITY HALL BECAUSE IT HAS TO GO
OUT ON CITY LETTERHEAD." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BARD.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE (ON THE AMENDMENT):
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GROGAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON HELGESON: AYE
CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
VOTE (ON THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED):
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GROGAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON HELGESON: AYE
CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
. Review Holiday Decorations.
. Median Landscaping Discussion.
. Partnership Program Update.
V. REPORTS
Board Member Grogan asked about Code Enforcement Manager Cook attending
Beautification of Winter Springs Board Meetings. Discussion followed regarding
"Public Removal of Trees on Private Property" in the City's Code of Ordinance.
Chairperson Beecher asked Vice Chairperson Helgeson if Mr. Mike Mingea,
Environmental Inspector, Community Development Department had received her letter
regarding the trees along Tuskawilla Road. Vice Chairperson Helgeson advised
Chairperson Beecher that he did in fact receive the letter.
Chairperson Beecher also asked the status of the detailed Budget Expenditures Sheet that
was requested at the last Regular Meeting. Discussion.
Chairperson Beecher advised Members of the Board that she would telephone Mr. Alan
Hill, Public Works Department Superintendent and ask "Does he want to come" to the
next Regular Meeting to discuss the Median landscaping and holiday decorations.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Beecher stated, "I will entertain a Motion to adjourn."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER POE. "SO MOVED." SECONDED BY VICE
CHAIRPERSON HELGESON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER GROGAN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON HELGESON: AYE
CHAIRPERSON BEECHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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Chairperson Beecher adjourned the Meeting at approximately 9: 15 p.m.
STORFF
TO THE CITY CLERK
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NOTE: These minutes were approved at the November 14,2001 Beautitication of Winter Springs Board Meeting.