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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 02 21 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21,2007 CALL TO ORDER The Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting of Wednesday, February 21, 2006 was called to Order by Chairman Rande Thompson at 7:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairman Rande Thompson, present Vice Chairperson Helen Baker, absent Committee Member Mary Brook, present Committee Member Brenda Hayes Brown, arrived at 7: 18 pm Committee Member Brantley Tillis, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC INPUT No one spoke. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 200. Not Used. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 21, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 5 REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 300. Community Development Department - Urban Beautification Services Division Review Of Budget. Chairman Thompson said to Mr. Steven Richart, Urban Beautification Services Division Manager, Community Development Department, "We really appreciate everything you do for us." Prior to presenting the Review of the Budget, Mr. Richart handed out a Flyer/Survey from the Parks and Recreation Department and stated, "It is about the Parks system and what you think about it, and if you could return that to me at some point, at your convenience. " Mr. Richart presented this Agenda Item. Discussion ensued and Mr. Richart commented on the "Phase II Maintenance Budget" and noted, "I don't know why the Progress Energy billing did not reduce on '185' [line item '185' on the Budget]. I will check into that." Chairman Thompson asked, "Instead of waiting until the next Meeting, you will just send a note out to us?" Mr. Richart responded, "Yes." Further discussion. REGULAR 301. Community Development Department - Urban Beautification Services Division Maintenance Items And Progress Report. Mr. Richart introduced this Agenda Item and discussion followed regarding the fountain on the North Side which is losing water daily. Mr. Richart stated that all areas have been checked around and in the fountain and no leaks have been found. Mr. Richart said, "I have got a Utility bill. We did a history on the fountains; they were running about five hundred dollars ($500.00) a month in water to refill them. I think that is kind of expensive. But - we have drained them twice and we have worked on them a couple times this last period and it shot up to a thousand [dollars] ($1,000.00). It doubled. I expected that because we drained them each twice and cleaned them, and patched them and did all that. But one thing that I would like to think about doing; I noticed that this is on Potable water; this is the water that you would normally drink that would go to your house. I was thinking about putting them on Reclaimed water; we get a much cheaper rate." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 21, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 5 With discussion, Chairman Thompson asked the Advisory Committee Members their opinion of using Reclaimed water. Advisory Committee Member Brantley Tillis stated, "I am not opposed to it. 1 am not sure if we have all the answers - 1 am not opposed to letting Steven [Richart] look at it further." Advisory Committee Member Mary Brook remarked, "I am not opposed to looking into it further, but 1 do think we need to post signs." Mr. Richart added, "I believe Orlando is doing it and 1 could make a call out to them and see what their experiences are with theirs, ifthere's any maintenance increases _ because of it. 1 think it is the responsible thing to do." Advisory Committee Member Brenda Hayes Brown said, "I would agree. 1 think that Signs obviously need to be put out. That would be my only concern. And, 1 would like to see - just like a little bit more information. 1 agree with Brantley (Tillis) - to see some more case studies - where it has been used locally." Advisory Committee Member Brook commented, "They use Reclaimed water on Citrus Groves." Mr. Richart requested that the Committee advise him of the consensus is regarding what information that they would like him to bring back to them. Chairman Thompson stated, "We need to look at placing sign age; costs involved - the case study I think, let's look at - the City of Orlando or somewhere else, maybe two (2) other places that have used it and maybe with like surfaces of our ponds. And we add chlorination to it anyway. So, just costs, signage, any potential problems to pumps - that could be found through researching from another City. " Mr. Richart stated, "So, I see sign age, costs, and then other cases where it's being used in like circumstances and maybe - as a subsection of costs, maybe other maintenance issues that could arise, and bring that back to you." Committee Member Tillis added, ''And to correspond with the cost, the expected savings. " Further discussion. REGULAR 302. Community Development Department - Urban Beautification Services Division Update On Street Lighting And Decorative Sign Project. Mr. Richart introduced this Agenda Item. Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 21, 2007 PAGE40F5 CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 400. Office Of The City Clerk Approval Of The January 17,2007 Regular Meeting Minutes. "I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE [THE MINUTES]." MOTION BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER BROWN. SECONDED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOK. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE CHAIRMAN THOMPSON: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER BROWN : AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 500. Not Used. 600. REPORTS Chairman Thompson stated, "Steve [Richart] again - I know you all know how tirelessly Steve [Richart] works. He does a great job for us and we need to make sure we mention that every opportunity we get. Carol (Lallathin) you as well." Mr. Richart mentioned that "The renovation of the entrance signs, we're still working on the pricing for that to bring you. You had asked me last Meeting to bring you pricing on the renovation - re-doing what we have. We're still working on that." Mr. Richart added, "I will bring that..." Chairman Thompson inquired, ".. .Next Meeting?" Mr. Richart added, "As soon as Sign King and some of the others get back to me, and can meet and -we have the quotes." Discussion ensued on possible participation in a Grant program; the Flagpole; and completing the Survey. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Nothing was suggested. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 21,2007 PAGE50F5 ADJOURNMENT Chairman Thompson adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:57 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: fl., Il~.' ~t9L -~t ../ CAROL A. LALLA THIN ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the March 21, 2007 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Meeting.