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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04072015NRB Minutes1. 2. 3. 0 91 Mcf SEBASTL HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 - 6:00 P.M. 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FL "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" Chairman Northcott called the Natural Resources Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Members Present: Alan Northcott — Chairman Gil Gordian — Vice Chairman Rose Glaser George Millar Andrea Ring James Clifton — Alternate Jack Lampiasi - Alternate Members Not Present: Bob Progulske(excused) Staff Present: Frank Watanabe, City Engineer Michelle Stromberg, Environmental Specialist Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 3, 2015 Regular Meeting The March 3, 2015 regular meeting minutes were accepted. ANNOUNCEMENTS -None PUBLIC INPUT - None OLD BUSINESS A. Oyster Bed Restoration Proiect Update i. Report from Proposed Eagle Scout Candidate John Giordano Chairman Northcott said he received word from Paul Giordano that John would receive approval from the Eagle Scout Board this week and then he would order supplies. Discussion followed on displaying the construction of oyster mats at the Earth Day event. ii. Commander Walter Seppala, Sebastian Inlet Power Squadron Commander Walter Seppala said the Squadron is interested volunteering time and boats for the oyster mat project. Discussion followed on using other funding sources besides the Eagle Scout allocation to order supplies and start constructing the mats. The City Engineer advised the Board to bring any proposed expenses to the City Manager's attention. Natural Resources Board April 7, 2015 Page Two Charmaine Braytan, Power Squadron, said if the Squadron had the details prior to one of their monthly meetings they would help construct and place the mats in the water with their boats. 6:23 pm 6:45 pm To the best of staff and board members' knowledge, the permit applications have not been submitted; knowing the permits could take up to three months to obtain, discussion followed if they should start purchasing supplies and construct the mats. The City Engineer said the permits will have a 30-60 day review window. Mr. Millar offered to deliver the permit applications to the agencies. It was also noted that the proposed Eagle Scout cannot work until the Scout Board approves his project. Mr. Millar said he would contact the Eagle Scout Board to see where John's project is. The City Engineer cautioned them not to buy supplies the proposed Eagle Scout might purchase. Discussion followed on having the Power Squadron join with the proposed Eagle Scout project or requesting a separate allocation from City Council. The City Engineer advised them it would be better to place mats in phases than modifying the permits; they should define their scope and stay with it. MOTION by Mr. Clifton to have Mr. Millar coordinate with Mr. Progulske to execute invoices and send out the permits as soon as possible and have Mr. Gordian coordinate with the proposed Eagle Scout Candidate to order materials. There was no second to this motion. MOTION by Mr. Millar with a SECOND by Ms. Ring to table further discussion on this item passed with a voice vote. B. Earth Day Planning — April 18, 2015 L Vendor Coordination Mr. Gordian reported he has about 34-37 vendor applications, six to seven food vendors; his neighbor has agreed to greet the vendors and show them where to park; they have three performers; a baton twirling exhibition and the Sebastian Police Department K-9 demonstration. He also reported they have many door prizes in response to their solicitation letter. The Environmental Technician will check on the bandshell placement and if they could use the PA system. Expenditures for Earth Dav Mr. Gordian asked if the performers be compensated for their travel expense and if they could purchase two or three yard signs. The Environment Technician advised him to submit the requests to the City Manager. Mr. Millar reported that he applied for the fire permit with the food vendors in the same area as last year; an extinguisher has to be every 150 feet. MOTION by Mr. Millar and SECOND by Ms. Glaser to pay the three piece performer $175, two individual performers $50 each, signage costs and any other needed advertising materials from the Board's line item in the City's budget. Natural Resources Board April 7, 2015 Page Three Ms. Ring asked to include a $300 expenditure to include the stage. 7.13 pm MOTION AMENDED by Mr. Millar in agreement with Ms. Glaser to pay performers, signage and stage; not to exceed $700 passed with a roll call vote of 7-0. Mr. Clifton pointed out that having the City Board pay for the bandshell is akin to paying sales tax. Mr. Millar explained the City has to show expenditures including shifts in their own accounting. Mr. Gordian asked the members to come as early as 7:00 am to help with the event. The Environmental Technician offered to check when the event banner will be hoisted in Riverview Park. C. Discussion of North County Sewer Installation Chairman Northcott asked where they stood on the project. The City Engineer reported the County received the City's comments in addition to comments from Mr. Clifton. Mr. Clifton reported that he has not heard back in regard to his comments. Ms. Ring suggested the revision of an outdated City Code that required residents to hook up if it was available. Mr. Millar suggested a recommendation be made to the County Commission as they own the utility. He added that an incentive could be given if residents hook up during the construction of the new lines while the ditch is open and the equipment is there. The City Engineer cautioned that the County would still require property owners to pay to attach their property to the stub outs. The City Engineer suggested the Board bring this topic up to City Council at the April 15'h joint workshop. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Participation in KIRB Community Projects: Great American Cleanup - TBA Recycle Regatta - TBA International Coastal Cleanup - Sept. 19 It was suggested to roll this item forward to a future meeting. B. Earmark Funds in Board's Special Event Budget $2.500 Mr. Gordian asked if an organization or individual uses their boats for the oyster mat project, could they be reimbursed for fuel. The Environmental Technician advised them to submit expense requests to the City Manager. The City Engineer pointed out their permit application dictates they will walk the mats out to the shoreline; if they use boats, they will need to change their permit application. Natural Resources Board April 7, 2015 Page Four 9. MEMBER MATTERS Chairman Northcott said he received a letter addressed to the Board from the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) thanking them for their participation in the 2015 EcoFest and he invited them to send suggestions to the ELC for next year's event. 10. STAFF MATTERS — None 11. Being no further business, Chairman Northcott adjourned the Natural Resources Board at 7:38 p.m. By: (A� - KjnZ7/K� Chairman Alan Northcott Date