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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
BEAUTIFICA TION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 2003
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Dawna Ferguson called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City
Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Dawna Ferguson, present
Vice Chairman Richard Grogan, arrived at 7:09 p.m.
Board Member Kathleen Andrews, absent
Board Member Alice Bard, present
Board Member Ethel Beecher, present
Board Member Carol Morrison, present
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
II. CONSENT
CONSENT
A. Approval Of The March 12, 2003 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Board Member Ethel Beecher advised, "In the Minutes I did not see any notation that we
had inquired about the brochures that we had been waiting on and that someone had been
appointed to call Mr. Poe to find out where it was." Chairperson Ferguson stated, "I was
the one that was appointed and I did do that."
"I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 12TH WITH THE
PREVIOUS CHANGES BEING NOTED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
BARD. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BEECHER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BEECHER: AYE
CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON: AYE
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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III. REGULAR
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A. Discussion With Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department.
Vice Chairman Richard Grogan arrived at 7:09 p.m.
Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department addressed the Board regarding
landscaping contracts; the Landscape/Hardspace Maintenance Coordinator position; the
power line being installed along State Road 434 between Winding Hollow and Central
Winds Park; and holiday decorations.
In regards to the holiday decorations, Chairperson Ferguson asked if Display Sales will
"Keep them there until holiday time"? Mr. Hill advised, "I will call and confirm that
with them - then we will decide what we are going to do with them."
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B. FY 03/04 Budget.
In regards to the Budget Meeting Chairperson Ferguson and Board Member Beecher
were supposed to have with the City Manager, Chairperson Ferguson stated, "I will call
her [Ms. Jan Palladino, Secretary to the City Manager]."
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C. Discussion Of The Arbor Day "Tree Giveaway".
Brief discussion developed regarding brochures dealing with trees. Board Member
Beecher then inquired, "How many brochures were ordered and how much."
Chairperson Ferguson advised that she would "Find out".
Mr. Michael Mingea, City Forester/Environmental Inspector, Community Development
Department addressed the Board and distributed handouts entitled Tree Protection
Guidelines and Tree Protection Area.
Tape IISide B
Mr. Mingea and Board Members discussed the April 26, 2003 City of Winter Springs
''Tree Give Away"; requested the Office of the City Clerk ask the Mayor for a
Proclamation for the event; and Mr. Hill agreed to email an informal invitation to the
Mayor and City Commission.
The Board questioned whether newest Board Member Dick Crenshaw can attend the
"Tree Give Away" as a Board Member, even though he has not been "Sworn In". Ms.
Holly Pierstorff, Assistant to the City Clerk, advised that she would "Find out".
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D. Ideas For Future Projects.
The Board briefly discussed "How-To Clinics"; targeting neighborhoods for tree
plantings; brick installation on City medians; a five (5) year plan; Board goals; and a
butterfly garden.
IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Discussion With Mr. Alan Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department Regarding
Landscaping Contracts.
. FY 03/04 Budget.
. Discussion Regarding 2003 "Tree Give Away".
. City Hall Landscaping.
. Ideas For Future Projects.
V. REPORTS
No Reports were given.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
"I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ADJOURN THE MEETING." MOTION BY
BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BARD.
DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairperson Ferguson adjourned the Meeting at 8:07 p.m.
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NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the May 14,2003 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Meeting.