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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 01 14 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14,2004 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Dawna Ferguson called the Regular Meeting of the Beautification of Winter Springs Board to order at 7:03 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2004 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, present Board Member Kathleen Andrews, present Board Member Alice Bard, present Board Member Ethel Beecher, present Board Member Carol Morrison, present The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Grogan. Chairperson Ferguson stated, "Make a note that Mr. [Alan] Hill, Superintendent, Public Works Department was supposed to be on our Agenda for the Holiday Decos [Decorations] for 2004 - I am going to move him up first. Then, I would like to move [Agenda] Item "COO - switch it around with [Agenda] Item "BOO. II. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT A. Approval Of The November 12, 2003 Regular Meeting Minutes. "MOTION THA T WE ACCEPT NOVEMBER'S [NOVEMBER 12, 2003J MINUTES." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BEECHER. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICA TION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - JANUAR Y 14.2004 PAGE 2 OF 5 CONSENT B. Approval Of The December 10,2003 Regular Meeting Minutes. "MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT DECEMBER'S [DECEMBER 10, 2003J MINUTES AS PRESENTED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BARD. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. .:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE DISCUSSED. .:..:. III. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR E. Discuss 2004 Holiday Decorations. Mr. Hill handed out a 2004 Holiday Decoration brochure. Mr. Hill requested, "Look through those [brochures], and - then talk about it in February." A brief discussion ensued regarding the balance of the budget for holiday decorations. Chairperson Ferguson suggested, "Take these [brochures] home. Look at them; compare them to what we have at this time." Discussion. Discussion ensued regarding the availability of budgetary funds for landscaping projects. REGULAR A. Update On Landscaping Right Of Way At George Street. Mr. Steven Richart, Urban Beautification Coordinator, Public Works Department, presented a blueprint of George Street. Discussion. Mr. Richart summarized, "The major problems; what are the people going to say with it in front of their homes; the mail delivery; and - safety issues crossing the street." The Board asked if there would be irrigation. Mr. Richart stated, "Good question. I will take this back to him [Kip Lockcuff, P.E., Public WorkslUtility Department Director]. He [Mr. Lockcuff] talked about bringing it back before the [City] Commission to see about the street parking; the Ordinance [to] be changed to allow that; and I will give you an update at the next meeting. " CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 14,2004 PAGE30F5 REGULAR C. Murphy Island Plants. Chairperson Ferguson gave a brief report on the Murphy Island plants. Discussion ensued regarding the removal and installation of shrubs. "I MOVE [THAT) WE REPLACE THE PITTOSPORUM ON MURPHY ROAD WITH THE RUBY OR BURGUNDY LOROPET ALUM." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BEECHER. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN GROGAN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER CAROL MORRISON: AYE BOARD MEMBER ETHEL BEECHER: AYE CHAIRPERSON DA WNA FERGUSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER ALICE BARD: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN RICHARD GROGAN: AYE BOARD MEMBER KATHY ANDREWS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR B. Update On Beautification Of Winter Springs Master Plan. Mr. Richart handed out draft copies of the "Master Plan". Discussion. Tape I/Side B Chairperson Ferguson stated, "I would like everybody [Board Members] to get - serious about looking at this plan between now and the next meeting and come up with some of their own ideas. Steven [Richart] has a really good start with his draft. At the next meeting, I - would like to strictly dedicate that meeting to the Christmas Decorations, because we have to get those ordered so we get the discounts; the Master Plan; and that is all. " REGULAR D. Election Of Officers. "I NOMINATE YOU [CHAIRPERSON DA WNA FERGUSON) TO BE PRESIDENT [CHAIRPERSON)." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN GROGAN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETING - JANUAR Y 14,2004 PAGE 4 OF 5 VOTE: BOARD MEMBER BEECHER: AYE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN GROGAN: AYE BOARD MEMBER ANDREWS: AYE BOARD MEMBER MORRISON : AYE MOTION CARRIED. "IN SAYING THAT RICHARD [VICE CHAIRMAN GROGANJ, I THINK YOU DID A REAL GOOD JOB TOO - STAY ANOTHER YEAR." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BEECHER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BOARD MEMBER BEECHER: AYE CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON: AYE BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN GROGAN: AYE BOARD MEMBER ANDREWS: AYE BOARD MEMBER MORRISON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · Discussion On Beautification Of Winter Springs Master Plan. · Discussion Of 2004 Holiday Decorations. V. REPORTS Mr. Richart reported that the City Commission suggested that the island on Charles Street - could use "sprucing up". Mr. Richart stated, "You may want to - go out and look at that and - come back with suggestions on what we can do to spruce it up." Mr. Richart reported on the road way improvement updates for Fisher Road. Board Member Beecher stated, "At the meeting [City Commission] the other night, there was a lot of talk about the Arbor Ordinance." Board Member Beecher added, "1 would like to bring to their attention the fact that we [Beautification of Winter Spring Board] do have - brochures. Maybe we ought to get a copy of that brochure - to the [City] Commissioners - and inform them that we give them out at Arbor Day." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES BEAUTIFICA TION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD REGULAR MEETfNG - JANUARY 14,2004 PAGE 5 OF 5 A brief discussion ensued regarding suggestions for educating residents on the Arbor Ordinance. Chairperson Ferguson reported, "Kathy [Board Member Kathleen Andrews] made the newspaper [Seminole Herald] with her patriotic cookies. VI. ADJOURNMENT "I MAKE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BARD. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MORRISON. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. Chairperson Ferguson adjourned the Meeting at 8:25 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: DEBBIE FRANKLIN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK, AND J~~ NICOLE L. SEIVERS ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the February 11,2004 Beautification of Winter Springs Board Meeting.