HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 10 06 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 6,1998
The regular meeting of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee was called to order by Chairman Gilmore at 6:08 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Donald A. Gilmore, Chairman, present
Gary Hillery, Vice-Chairman, present
Moti Khemlani, present (7:00 p.m.)
George Morris, present
Linda Tillis, present (7:02 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT:
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore
Utility/Public Works Director Kipton Lockcuff
Jaime Seda, Florida Power Corporation
Bill Starmer, SRI Planning and
Architecture, Inc.
II. DISCUSSION WITH FLORIDA POWER REPRESENTITIVE
Jaime Sed a handed out a letter detailing streetlighting cost estimates. Cost estimates
were given for the Ocala, Sebring and Biscayne fixtures on the Victorian pole. A fourth
estimate was given for the Flagler fixture on the Washington pole. The letter was
discussed.
Discussion with Mr. Sed a on the lighting options the Board has if they use Florida
Power.
Discussion with Mr. Seda on the Board using a contractor for lighting and what charges
will remain.
Mr. Seda departed at 6:50 p.m.
The Board continued to discuss their lighting options. Chairman Gilmore asked Board
Member Morris to investigate various other company's costs of buying the equipment,
trenching and mounting, and wiring. Chairman Gilmore asked Board Member Morris if
he could let the Board know the results next week. Board Member Morris stated that he
would do so.
Board Member Khemlani arrived at 7:00 p.m.
Board Member Tillis arrived at 7:02 p.m.
Chairman Gilmore updated Board Member Khemlani and Board Member Tillis on the
discussions with Mr. Seda. Discussion.
Bill Starmer was introduced to the Board at 7: 11 p.m.
Chairman Gilmore took some time to make Mr. Starmer aware of motions already
passed concerning the front entrance. Board Member Khemlani told Mr. Starmer of his
concerns on the size of the signs and the proximity to the homes. Chairman Gilmore
talked about the types of trees and about the signs, trees, berms, pools and fountains all
working well together. Board Member Khemlani spoke about the signs making a
statement without compromising the natural beauty of the entrance. Discussion.
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Board member Morris told Mr. Starmer his concern of the wall not destroying trees.
Mr. Starmer asked the Board questions on the budget and details and feelings
concerning the front entrance and other entrances. Mr. Starmer also gave the Board his
impression thus far and what he would like to do. Discussion.
Mr. Starmer told the Board he would like two weeks to work on the design and then get
back to the Board.
Manager McLemore suggested the Board work on the medians while Mr. Starmer is
working on the design.
Discussion on the agenda for next week's meeting.
Motion was made by Chairman Gilmore to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Board Member Tillis. Vote: All aye. Motion passes.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lovingfoss
Clerk