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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 10 13 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1998 The regular meeting of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairman Gilmore at 7:20 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS: Donald A. Gilmore, Chairman, present Gary Hillery, Vice-Chairman, present Moti Khemlani, present George Morris, present (7:45) Linda Tillis, present ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ronald W. McLemore Utility/Public Works Director Kipton Lockcuff Landscape Management Consultant Kangee Graham II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 26,1998 III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1,1998 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8,1998 V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15,1998 VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22,1998 Chairman Gilmore asked the Board if they have reviewed the minutes. The Board stated they had reviewed them. Board Member Khemlani stated he had a correction to the minutes of September 8, 1998. In paragraph 5, the words "not so much the trees" should be removed from the sentence. Motion was made by Board Member Khemlani to approve the minutes with the one correction to the September 8,1998 minutes. Seconded by Board Member Tillis. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Chairman Gilmore asked if anyone had heard from Board Member Morris. The Board stated they had not. Chairman Gilmore called a recess at 7:24 p.m. to try to get in touch with Board Member Morris. Chairman Gilmore reconvened the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Board Member Hillery spoke about having three options for lighting. Board Member Hillery stated that one option is to look at correcting the existing conditions without purchasing new poles and fixtures. Board Member Hillery wished to make it clear that the Board has considered this option. Discussion. Chairman Gilmore informed the Board that he was leaning towards the Washington pole. Board Member Morris arrived at 7:45 p.m. Chairman Gilmore asked Board Member Morris if he had brought any lighting information. Board Member Morris stated that he had. Board Member Morris passed out to the Board a letter that contained some of his findings. Board Member Morris gave his report on his findings for different lighting options. Discussion. TLBDAC Meeting October 13, 1998 Page 2 of 2 Chairman Gilmore passed out a diagram of a light pole and fixture that is used by Orlando Utilities in the historical sections. Discussion. Manager McLemore told the Board that he will write a letter to Florida Power asking them if they can run a 240-volt system using the existing wiring. Continued discussion concerning using Florida Power and other lighting options. Additional discussion concerning lighting poles and fixtures. Motion was made by Board Member Khemlani to select the Washington pole. Motion failed for lack of a Second. Discussion on the agenda items for next week. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Lovingfoss Clerk