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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 10 20 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 20, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., Tuesday, October 20,1998, by Chairman Gilmore in the West Conference room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708). Roll Call Donald A. Gilmore, Chairman, present Gary Hillery, Vice-Chairman, present Moti Khemlani, present (7:05) George Morris, present Linda Tillis, present Also Present Kipton Lockcuff, Utility/Public Works Director Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant Bill Starmer, SRI Planning and Architecture, Inc. Board Member Khemlani passed out a copy of excerpts from an interview with City Manager, Ronald McLemore. The following Agenda Items are listed in the order they were discussed. IV. Discussion on Lighting Options Chairman Gilmore asked Board Member Morris if he had any reports to make on the subject of lighting. Board Member Morris stated that he was waiting on a few prices for fixtures. He mentioned that the fixtures he was getting prices for from the individual contractors are similar to the Florida Power fixtures. He also mentioned that the prices are quoted with a fiberglass pole. Board Member Morris passed out catalogs to the Board from individual contractors and the Board took time to look them over and discuss the fixtures and poles. II. Discussion with Bill Starmer It was the consensus of the Board to table this item until the October 27, 1998 meeting. MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 20, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of 3 IV. Discussion on Lighting Options (Further Discussion) Ms. Graham suggested including Mr. Starmer in the discussions on lighting and the medians. Chairman Gilmore agreed with Ms. Graham and asked Mr. Starmer to express an opinion on lighting and what advantages and disadvantages he sees with the current poles on Winter Springs Boulevard. Mr. Starmer responded by saying that his first reaction was that the Board should not "waste money" by putting eighteen (18) to twenty (20) foot poles in because of the trees being too short. He further stated that he felt like there were "some gorgeous trees there, wouldn't it be nice to ground light the trees", but that it would be difficult to accomplish because of the lack of uniformity of the trees. He suggested using a pole similar in height to the current poles and keeping similar spacing. The Board discussed concrete poles being less expensive than fiberglass poles and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both. There was further discussion regarding the fixtures and poles. Chairman Gilmore asked the members of the Board if it was "fair to say" that a "Flager" style fixture and a fluted pole with a large, design base would be "at the top of the list". Discussion. The Board was in consensus. Discussion on using 1 DO-watt bulbs as opposed to 50-watt bulbs. The Board discussed having four options for lighting. They were in consensus to have the following as the four options: 1. Repair current lighting conditions 2. Fluted Washington pole with a "Flagler" style fixture 3. Fluted Victorian pole with an "Ocala" style fixture, in glass 4. "Burlington" style pole with a "Washington post light" style fixture Board Member Morris stated that he will get prices on these lighting options and update the Board at the next meeting. Discussion regarding Florida Power's wiring. III. Discussion on Medians Ms. Graham suggested that while the Board is getting prices for lighting, they can get prices for poles for the street signs. Discussion. MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER 20, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of 3 Ms. Graham informed the Board that she has come up with a list of suggested plant uses for the medians that coincide with the front entrance. She showed the Board pictures of surrounding neighborhoods to be examples of "do's and don'ts". The Board took time to view and discuss the pictures. Ms. Graham mentioned that the overall concept of the medians is to look unique. The Board discussed their concern over the medians being too repetitious and having "too much". The Board also discussed having plantings at the ends of the medians (at the intersections) and what types of plants to have in the medians. The Board expressed concern over trees and plantings blocking the intersections and therefore impairing visibility. V. Adjournment Motion by Board Member Morris to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Vice- Chairman Hillery. With consensus of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk City of Winter Springs