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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION OF WINTER SPRINGS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7,2005
(RESCHEDULED FROM DECEMBER 14,2005)
CALL TO ORDER
The Beautification of Winter Springs Board Meeting of Wednesday, December 7, 2005
(Rescheduled from December 14,2005), was called to Order at 7:03 p.m. by Chairperson
Dawna Ferguson 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
Board Member Alice Bard, present
Board Member Ethel Beecher, present
Board Member Larry Chmura, present
Board Member Robert Kirkwood, present
Board Member Carol Morrison, absent
Board Member Lorry Roero, absent
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Ferguson.
PUBLIC INPUT
No one spoke.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Office Of The City Clerk
Approval Of The November 9, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes.
"I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES OF LAST
MONTH'S MEETING [NOVEMBER 9, 2005] AS PRESENTED." MOTION BY
BOARD MEMBER BARD. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER CHMURA.
DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER BARD: AYE
CHAIRPERSON FERGUSON : AYE
BOARD MEMBER BEECHER: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CHMURA: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KIRKWOOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
500. Community Development Department - Urban Beautification Division
Update On Neighborhood Improvement Grants.
Mr. Mike Mingea, ArboristlEnvironmental Inspector, Community Development
Department, presented this Agenda Item.
Discussion.
Regarding the handout titled "Proposal for Neighborhood Improvement Program", Board
Member Alice Bard stated, "On 'Page 3', there is a typo - 2006-2005."
Board Member Larry Chmura commented that he only had sixteen (16) of the seventeen
(17) documented pages.
Board Member Bard said that "On 'Page 13, 6A', the last line needs to be moved up after
Seminole County."
Discussion.
600. REPORTS
With discussion, Mr. Mingea noted that there are very few local "Native Nursery's" with
seven (7) gallon materials. Mr. Mingea added, "I have not seen them yet. If suitable, we
may select. We have money from the Division of Forestry to match up to five thousand
dollars ($5,000). My thoughts are 'Lesser plants, bigger'."
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Mr. Mingea named several Native plants to consider, "Dogwood; American Elm - a bit
more hardy it grows to a very large canopy size, it is a Native; Sweet Bay; Black Gum -
some people call it Tupelo; Red Bud; Sand Live Oak; and Cypress. These are possible
choices. I didn't put in the Plum or the Ironwood, and I debated whether to select the
Hickory."
Discussion.
Chairperson Ferguson commented on the survivability of the trees from the 2005 Arbor
Day event.
Mr. Mingea remarked that the next Arbor Day is the last Saturday in April 2006.
Regarding Native plants, Mr. Mingea stated, "If you find something, call and let me
know and I will be glad to visit."
Mr. Mingea recognized the Board for their contributions for the year to the City and also
stated, "I appreciate the project behind the High School; improvements at the Village on
the west end." Mr. Mingea added, "The Trail from Central Winds [Park] - I hope to have
something soon to bring to you."
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
. Election of Officers.
. Update on the Grant Program.
. Review the holiday decorations.
Regarding the "Holiday decorations", Chairperson Ferguson stated, "Start thinking about
ordering for February deadline for the 2006 season, before February 15 [2006]. I would
like to get rid of the old trees - either eleven (11) or thirteen (13) snow flakes and old
trees."
Discussion ensued regarding the "Tree Lighting Ceremony" and Chairperson Ferguson
stated, "It was very nice." Chairperson Ferguson added, "I have not heard anything from
the City Manager's Office regarding how many people attended." There was discussion
that this information may be in the next City Newsletter.
Further discussion.
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ADJOURNMENT
"MOTION TO ADJOURN." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BEECHER.
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BARD. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS
OF THE BOARD, THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairperson Ferguson adjourned the Meeting at approximately 7:32 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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DEBBIE FRANKLIN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the
January 11
, 2006 Beautification of Winter Springs Board,