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1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 06, 2015 - 6:00 P.M.
"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"
CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 01, 2015 Meeting
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Oyster Restoration Project
i. Status of permits with Army Corp of Engineer's and SJWRMD
ii. Boy's Scout Project
B. Champion Tree Program:
L Update by James Clifton
ii. Website by Michelle Stromberg/Barbara Brooke -Reese
C. NRB Banner
i. Flags
ii. Riders on Banner
D. Earth Day update
i. Website
E. Clambake event
7. PUBLIC INPUT
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. STAFF MATTERS
10. MEMBER MATTERS
11. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
12. ADJOURNMENT
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF
THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH
RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OFACTION. (286.0105 F.S).
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT
LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYBE IN ATTENDANCE.
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2015 - 6:00 P.M.
"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 Millar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
George Millar - Chairman
Gil Gordian - Vice Chairman
Andrea Ring
Rose Glaser
Jack Lampiasi
Bob Progulske
Jim Clifton
Keerthi Weragoda - Alternate
Members Not Present
Also Present:
Frank Watanabe, City Engineer
Michelle Stromberg, Environmental Technician
Per George Millar - Jim Clifton is now a full time member
Welcomed Alternate Keerthi Weragoda as a new alternate member
Per Chair George Millar — any changes to minutes
Motion to approve
Per Bob Progulske - Move to approve both meeting minutes
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Oyster Mat Project — Phase I
Update of Status Permit status of Agency Permits
Per Bob Progulske — "Due to my schedule I have not been able to
complete the permit or meet with City Staff Michelle. Michelle has
contacted me and will get together with her for the cross sections'.
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October 06, 2015
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ii. Bob Progulske talked about the status of the permit and handed out a
revised draft which was not complete. He apologized for not being able
to finish the permit application. Items to complete are No.3 details on the
monitoring and how to determine success, No.4 distance from the
navigable waterway and No.5 the typical cross section. Bob will contact
Tami Dabu, ACOE to get assistance.
iii. Not sure what protocol to this type of Oyster Matt.
iv. Per Vice Chair Gordian — Mathew Anderson from the Indian River Lagoon
— set matts out last Monday on Island number 1 and can be a contact
from the NRB with him when we lay the Matts.
V. Chairman George Miller noted that the monitoring can be general, naming
NRB members to do the monitoring and does not need to address any
level of success.
vi. Per City Engineer Frank Watanabe — "Show some of the profile, from a
typical cross section, just a picture diagram of what is going on would be
sufficient, address who is going to be monitoring. Overall lagoon
improves with these oysters".
vii. Per Bob Progulske — "Incorporated per Franks input, copious notes,
inquired about distance from site".
viii. Per Chairman Millar— Concerned with Cross section drawing
ix. Per Bob Progulske — Will work with Michelle to get the cross section
complete for the application. This is a beneficial project
X. Frank Watanabe suggested that the permitting agencies will not want to
be at a meeting with other organizations to define their permitting where
they will be challenged or questioned by others.
A. Gil Gordon requested to have a speaker from the Indian River Lagoon
Preserve attend the next meet to explain their project of matts and bags.
xii. Per Chairman Millar — "I'm in agreement with Mr. Watanabe, I like to see
Mr. Beal or his designee to come and speak with us"?
xiii. Per Chairman Millar — Asked Mr. John Giordano from troop 500 to come
and speak of his project update.
xiv. Per John Giordano from troop 500 — "Either Oyster Mats or Oyster Bags
is ok to go with." Boy Scout John Jr. from Troop 500 spoke briefly on
status and noted he is on hold waiting for the permit to proceed.
B. Champion Tree Program Update
i. Per James Clifton — "Hopefully before the next meeting, I will be able to
get together with the City to work on the webpage".
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October 06, 2015
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ii. Per Bob Progulske — "Residents will submit form on the web"?
iii. Per James Clifton — "They will drop it off or mail it".
iv. Jim Clifton provided an update on the program and mentioned talking with
the City Attorney on the hold harmless, working with staff on the web
page and will have more by the next meeting on the survey for the trees.
Rose Glaser asked about whether these trees need to be native trees
and Jim noted that the program follows the Florida guideline.
C. NRB Banner Update
Jack Lampiasi provided an update on the status of the NRB banner and
passed out an email with the cost for the banners from Juno Email He
mentioned that the City Christmas parade is on December 5, 2015 and
the banners are typically 3 ft. x 9 ft.
ii. Michelle Stromberg noted that the City's IT Barbara can assist us in the
creation of these banners since she has a program. Jack can work with
Barbara and Michelle on these banners since the cost of the banners is
much less using the vendor that Barbara has for City banners.
Per Chairman Millar — What group of individuals would be present,
banner would be for the parade, signs will be for the tent
iv. Per Vice Chair Gordian — Use the pickup truck, decorate it, every half
block distribute a flyer of what the Natural Resource Board is about
V. Per Chairman Millar — "We can discuss this more at Octobers meeting,
Thank you".
D. Earth Event Update by Ms. Rose Glaser
Rose provided an update on the Earth Day vendor list and she passed
out a new list of current vendors on a spreadsheet. Andrea assisted and
she has the old list from Gil from last year sign ups. She mentioned that
the event will be April 23, 2016 with set-up from 7 -8:30 am and she has
the email site ready. She is working with staff on stage and PA,
coordination with Waste Management for the recycling, layout of the park
for vendors, table and chairs. She would also like to have a wide tire
event which will require a street to be closed
ii. Frank Watanabe noted that if the event requires Harrison Street to be
closed, it can be done since the City does it for other events. Also City
will purchase a tent for the NRB similar to the one City has for these
events.
iii. There was discussion on wildlife booths and attendee and all agreed that
it would be ok to have them present at the event. Also talk about native
Indians and this item could be discussed at the next NRB meeting.
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i. Per Rose Glaser - I have an update; Andrea started a spreadsheet and is
ready to send out our first blurp on "save the Date". I made up an email
at NRBearthdav(a)gmail.com. In addition, there is possible wide bike
competition which will require closure of Harrison Street.
L Per Chairman Millar — "I would like to know if we will be able to close the
street off'?
ii. Per the City Engineer Frank Watanabe — "We will be happy to close the
street".
iii. Per Rose Glaser - Kayaking, wide tire bike competition, Poetry, Waste
management.
iv. Per Chairman Millar — "Great being informative to the children and public
works'.
V. Per Vice Chair Gordian — "Important to have animal exhibits. Keeps the
people in the park and helps the NRB".
vi. Per Chairman Millar — "Maybe we can have a section, small animals do
attract children and I would like to see more native animals".
vii. Per Vice Chair Gordian — "Native Indians"?
viii. Per Chairman Millar — "At the next meeting if you have any suggestions
bring up at next meeting or email Michelle".
5. PUBLIC INPUT
6. NEW BUSINESS
Per Vice Chair Gordian — "People do not notice the signage, propose to put 2
signs up maybe make the signs black and yellow and the people getting on
their boat will notice".
ii. Per Chairman Millar — "I took notice of the signs when I did Island Cleanup,
basically one path way to get on boats. If they are not noticing the sign now,
another sign will probably not help attract the public to these signs. Asked
the board if they have noticed the signs that are posted, do you think
additional signs would be merited"?
iii. Per James Clifton — "Don't read, don't comprehend, or don't care'.
iv. Per Chairman Millar — "Any other discussion? I don't think any other signs
are going to prevent individuals from littering, maybe we can have some
clean up days on the islands or along the East coastline, where we can get
individuals or companies involved. I have seen some individuals on Power
line road".
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October 06, 2015
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V. Per Chairman Millar — "Any individuals in the City or the board are
encouraged to participate and represent environmental sensitivity. We are
figuratively keeping Indian River beautiful".
7. STAFF MATTERS — None
8. MEMBER MATTERS
i. Per Rose Glaser — Clam Bake.
i. Per Chairman Millar — "November 6`h 7"' and 8`h — open for discussion,
any input, reserve Place on next agenda; see your availability, part of the
day or the whole time".
ii. Per Keerthi Weragoda — Inquired about the champion Tree Program.
iii. Per James Clifton — "Should the board be involved in the seawalls items
per the City Council Meeting"?
iv. Per City Engineer Frank — "The City's Seawall are mostly in pretty good
shape. If a wall currently impacted feel into the canal, because I have
been informed by DEP it is a public safety issue. It is still a canal,
waterway system; maybe the NRB may have a role. There was huge
push to put earth berms, the cost to do an earth berm. DEP said if the
wall collapse the City would bury it due to the airborne asbestos. We
have many ways to take care of the canal system people have no idea of.
This City is well prepared".
v. Per Chairman Millar — "I notice emails going out, the only thing I request
to the Board if there are discussions about a member or something that
comes up, do that in the meeting. If something comes up, bring it to my
attention. I want this board to be reflective in a positive notoriety.
9. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
i. Review response to ACOE permit application.
ii. Request a representative from F&W to speak regarding oyster bags.
iii. Update on Boy Scout project.
iv. Earth day and clambake event.
V. Champion Tree update.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Being no further business Chairman Millar adjourned the Natural Resources Board
meeting at 7:21 p.m.
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Sebastian Oyster Mat Project: Permit Application SAJ-2015-01763 (NW -TSD)
Response to Request for Additional Information (Letter dated June 15, 2015)
1. Please provide the signed signature page to the application or complete the attached
application form for the proposed project.
Application is provided ENG FORM 4345
2. Please provide a basic and overall project purpose for the project.
The purpose of the project is to help restore live oyster beds to the Indian River Lagoon near
Sebastian, Florida. This will benefit many other species in addition to oysters, such as juvenile
fish and other invertebrates. It will also improve water quality, since one oyster will typically filter
20-50 gallons of water per day. Furthermore, it will serve as a Pilot Project that can be used to
inform and educate local residents and other members who use the Indian River Lagoon for
recreation, about the importance of oyster beds in the ecological health of the Lagoon.
3. No exhibits were provided with your application and the application did not include
any description of the proposed work. Please describe in detail the proposed project.
Include monitoring activities that will take place, frequency of monitoring, and
remediation if the project is not successful.
Exhibits are attached (map of Proposed Location D and Proposed Location E). Spats surveys
completed in 2015 using standard methodologies have been conducted. Spat were detected at
the proposed sites. Monitoring by NRB or volunteers will be completed on a monthly basis
following accepted monitoring guidelines to determine the presence of oysters. The overall
monitoring period to determine if the project is successful will include two spawning cycles. If
the project is unsuccessful, the mats will be relocated with a better site pending review and
approval by permitting agencies on the new site. The City of Sebastian, Public Works
Department, will remove the mats if there are any safety issues due to severe weather
conditions which could cause the mats to be dislodged.
4. Please provide a plan view drawing so that it reflects all dimensions to the project
include the following in you legible plan drawing:
a. Property boundaries
See attached maps.
b. North arrow
See attached maps.
c. Road names
See attached maps.
d. Name of water body
Indian River Lagoon
e. Approximate mean high water line
See attached maps
f. Wetlands and surface water locations
Not applicable.
g. Types of materials to be used (include anchors, etc.)
Each section of the overall oyster bags and two rows of mats will be constructed per
F&W requirements. The mat will be 16 inch x 16 inch plastic netting material, as used in
other oyster mat projects throughout the Indian River Lagoon. Thirty-six cleaned mature
oyster "half shells" will be individually attached vertically to the intersections of the cells
on each section by plastic wire ties after drilling a hold in the base of the shell. The 16
inch by 16 inch plastic netting material sections will be set by hand on the bottom
substrate. Concrete irrigation "donuts" will be placed at the intersection of four sections
to anchor them to the substrate. PVC poles will be placed to delineate the corners and
boundaries of the oyster mat project site.
h. Dimensions to all proposed features (length, width, and height)
The mats will be 16' x 200' ft. long in two rows. The bag will cover the same length of
approximately 200' ft. long and 1 80'ft. in width.
i. Location of the proposed project (referenced from fixed points)
The location of 'D' is 1732 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, Florida, 32958 (N27'49.42,
W80' 28.37). The location of 'E' is 1660 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, Florida, 32958
(N27'49.66 W80'28.29).
j. Emergent and submerged vegetation
No emergent or submerged vegetation is located on the site.
k. Existing water depths referenced to mean low water
Location D has a water depth of 2 -3 feet at normal low tide. Location E has a water
depth of approximately 2'/z feet at normal low tide.
I. Turbidity control measures (if applicable)
We don't anticipate causing any turbidity except for wading to the site and placing the
sections on the substrate, which will not result in any more turbidity than normal ambient
conditions caused by tide changes and wave actions.
m. Cross section location(s)
See attached maps typical cross section
n. Installation method
Oyster mat will have thirty-six cleaned mature oyster "half shells" will be individually
attached vertically to the intersections of the cells on each section by plastic wire ties
after drilling a hold in the base of the shell. The 16 inch by 16 inch plastic netting
material sections will be set by hand on the bottom substrate. Concrete irrigation
"donuts" will be placed at the intersection of four sections to anchor them to the
substrate. The bags will meet F&W requirements.
o. Identify and state if the area will have markers installed and the type that will be
used. It appears that if sites D and E are proposed that the project may pose a
navigational hazard to the area. Please locate the project so that it does not pose
a navigational hazard in the Indian River.
PVC poles will be placed to delineate the comers and boundaries of the oyster mat
project site. Informational signs will also be installed around the site to alert users to the
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presence of the mats. The proposed sites are more than '% mile away from any
navigational channels.
5. Please provide typical cross sections for the project. Please include the following:
a. Identify section — See attached maps
b. Existing conditions — See attached maps
c. Proposed conditions with description — See attached maps
d. Dimensions to all features within the section — See attached maps
6. Please explain in detail how the project will take place. Include all materials that will
be used to install the project and the following information:
Site Locations: Two locations (sites) are being considered for restoration using oyster
mats. They are labeled Locations 'D' and 'E' on the attached aerial photos. The location
of 'D' is 1732 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, Florida, 32958 (N27'49.42, W80' 28.37).
The location of 'E' is 1660 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, Florida, 32958 (N27' 49.66
W80'28.29).
a. How will you access the site:
Both sites will be accessed from a main road, Indian River Drive, Sebastian, Florida that runs
near the western shoreline of the Indian River Lagoon. Since access to both sites is across
public property; one site is owned by the City of Sebastian and one is owned by Indian River
County. Due to the shallow depth of the water, access from land and wading to the site is
preferable.
b. Staging of equipment and materials:
Any equipment and/or materials will be staged near the site within a day of planned installation.
The oyster mat sections will consists of 16 inch x 16 inch plastic netting material with attached
oyster shells. They will be cut and assembled at another location before transporting them to
the installation site. The bag will be place from the shore line using individual person and
floating devices to transport the bags into position.
c. Description of all types of equipment and materials that will be used to install the
project (how you will carefully hand place the materials, etc.);
The bags will meet F&W requirement for type of material and placement. The mats will be in
sections constructed of 16 inch x 16 inch plastic netting material, as used in other oyster mat
projects throughout the Indian River Lagoon. Thirty-six cleaned mature oyster "half shells" will
be individually attached vertically to the intersections of the cells on each section by plastic wire
ties after drilling a hold in the base of the shell. The 16 inch by 16 inch plastic netting material
sections will be set by hand on the bottom substrate. Concrete irrigation "donuts" will be placed
at the intersection of four sections to anchor them to the substrate. Since both sites are very
close to the shoreline, and the sections will be "hand -carried" into the water, there will be no
need for other equipment except for containers to transport the sections.
d. Anticipated duration it will take to perform the proposed project:
We anticipate the initial placement of the oyster mat sections will take less than a day.
e. Anchoring mechanisms:
Concrete irrigation "donuts" will be placed at the intersection of four sections to anchor them to
the substrate.
f. Noise factors (if any) during installation:
No noise above normal ambient conditions is anticipated.
g. Time of day that the project will be performed:
The installation of the oyster mat sections will be initially be started in the morning and will
continue until all the sections have been installed, which is anticipated to take less than a day,
so activities will occur during daylight hours.
h. Full description of all in water vessels associated with the project:
We don't anticipate needing any water vessels since access will be from the shore.
i. Turbidity control devices:
We don't anticipate causing any turbidity except for wading to the site and placing the sections
on the substrate, which will not result in any more turbidity than normal ambient conditions
caused by tide changes and wave actions.
j. Substrate and approximate water depths the project is located:
The substrate of both prospective sites is primarily bare sand and mixed aggregate material with
minimal organic matter. We have chosen the sites to ensure that there are no sea grass beds
nearby. Location D has a water depth of 2 -3 feet at normal low tide. Location E has a water
depth of approximately 2'/2 feet at normal low tide.
k. Measures that will be taken to avoid impacts to manatees, swimming turtles and
Smalltooth sawfish:
Since both sites are in very shallow water near developed shoreline, it is not anticipated that our
installation crews will encounter these species. The sites are both near the western shoreline of
the Indian River Lagoon, which has no suitable substrate for turtle nesting. It is possible that
these species could incidentally swim in to the mat installation area, but except for the sawfish,
it is likely that they would be observed. The people installing the mats will be provided with an
orientation and educational material by a knowledgeable prior to beginning the installation to
avoid these species. Once the oyster mat sections are installed, it is not anticipated that there
will be impacts to these species, since the mats will mimic natural conditions.
I. Location of any navigable channel:
The nearest navigable channel is more than'/ mile from the sites.
m. Anticipated in -water work duration (hours or days etc..) to perform the project.
The in -water work duration will be approximately 4-5 hours.
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From: James Clifton <jameshowardclifton@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 2:54 PM
To: Michelle Stromberg
Cc: Barbara Brooke -Reese
Subject: Champion Trees
Attachments: Champion Tree Web Page Draft.docx; Nomination Form -revised 8-25-15.docx;
Nomination Form -revised 8-25-15.pdf; Tree Inventory.xlsx; Tree Inventory.pdf
Barbara and Michelle:
Thanks for meeting with me this afternoon and taking up the task of providing a valuable Champion Tree web
page.
Attached are files:
Champion Tree Webpage Draft - MS Word
Nomination Form - PDF and MS Word
Tree Inventory - PDF and Excel
One question I forgot - can there be a link provided in the Tree Inventory to photographs of the trees? Probably
not if it's a PDF, but what if it stays in the Excel format or is converted to HTML or whatever?
Also, feel free to mess with fonts, backgrounds, etc. to glitz up the appearance or not, as you see fit.
Let me know if I forgot anything.
Thanks again. him
City of Sebastian
Champion Tree Program
The Sebastian City Council passed Resolution No. R-11-18 [add link to Public Records -
Resolutions] on September 14, 2011 to establish the City of Sebastian Champion Tree Program.
The program is fashioned after the Champion Tree Program created by the American Forests
[provide link - http://www.americanforests.org/our-programs/bigtree/] organization in 1940.
Their goal is to recognize the largest known tree of each species in the United States. Every two
years American Forests publishes their National Register of Big Trees [provide link -
http://www.americanforests.orgibigtrees/bigtrees-search/].
The Florida Forest Service website maintains a list of Florida Champion Trees [provide link —
http://www. freshfromflorida.com/Di v i sions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Our-Forests/Florida-
Champion-Trees]. Many of the Florida Champion Trees are also national champions. Only
native and non-invasive naturalized tree species are eligible for consideration.
• Do you have a Champion Tree in your yard? [link to following discussion]
• Measuring Trees [link to following discussion]
• Sebastian's Historical Hardee Oak [link to following discussion]
• City of Sebastian Champion Tree Inventory [link to following discussion]
Do you have a Champion Tree in your yard?
• First, check the City of Sebastian Champion Tree Inventory [add link to PDF] to see if
your tree species is listed and check the current champion's statistics. Keep in mind that
only native and non-invasive naturalized tree species are eligible.
• If your tree is not listed or seems like it might be competitive with those listed, submit a
nomination form [link to nomination form].
• Nominations can be mailed to or dropped off at the Sebastian City Hall.
• The nominations are reviewed and assigned for measurement at regular Natural
Resources Board meetings on the 1 st Tuesday of each month.
• You will be contacted by a Natural Resources Board member to arrange a convenient
time to obtain the measurements of your candidate tree.
There are a number of native trees that do not yet have State Champions. They can be found at
Native Tree Species in Florida without Champions [provide link -
http:', t1hfor0I 3.doacs.state.fl. u5'championtrees.public/home.tm,ciListSpecieswithoutChampions]
Measuring Trees
Tree measurements and point scores follow the procedure for Nomination of a Tree to the
Florida Champion Tree Record [provide link — PDF format]. Measurements include:
• Trunk circumference, in inches, at 4'/z feet above average ground level.
• Height in feet.
• Crown spread diameter in feet.
Points are given as follows:
• Circumference —1 point per inch.
• Height —1 point per foot.
• Average crown spread — 1 point per 4 feet.
City of Sebastian's Historical Hardee Oak
Insert Sally Maio's [with her permission of course] picture of the Hardee Oak and write up from
the Summer 2015 Pelican News.
City of Sebastian Champion Tree Inventory
Thought is an Excel spreadsheet sorted by either common name or scientific name and exported
as a PDF. It's likely that the number of trees, i.e. length of the list, will not be huge so
developing a more involved list shouldn't be necessary.
City of Sebastian
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
SEBASTIAN CHAMPION TREE NOMINATION FORM8-25-15
Common Name: Scientific Name:
Identification Reference (Book, Authority, or source):
Tree Location
I, (printed name), as a voluntary participant in the City of Sebastian
Champion Tree Program, do hereby give the City of Sebastian (the "City") permission to display on the City's
internet website the following information regarding the champion tree(s) on my property: species name, common
name, size measurements, and point score.
The City is hereby authorized to advise persons who wish to visit my Champion tree(s) to request permission from
me.
I do _ do not _ (check one) grant the City permission to display photographs of my tree(s) on the City's website.
I do _ do not (check one) give the City permission to provide the location of my tree(s) on the City's website.
I acknowledge that all information provided to the City, including, but not limited to, the location of the champion
tree and any contact information, is a public record subject to disclosure in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes.
I agree to hold the City, its employees, and agents harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, causes of action or
damages whatsoever, including all costs and attorney's fees, arising from the display of the information agreed to
herein by the City.
Property Owner's Signature:
Please return this completed form in person or by mail to:
City of Sebastian
Sebastian Champion Tree Program
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Date:
This nomination form will be presented at a regular meeting of the City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board
(NRB). The NRB member assigned to your tree(s) will contact you to complete the application.
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I, (printed name), as a voluntary participant in the City of Sebastian
Champion Tree Program, do hereby give the City of Sebastian (the "City") permission to display on the City's
internet website the following information regarding the champion tree(s) on my property: species name, common
name, size measurements, and point score.
The City is hereby authorized to advise persons who wish to visit my Champion tree(s) to request permission from
me.
I do _ do not _ (check one) grant the City permission to display photographs of my tree(s) on the City's website.
I do _ do not (check one) give the City permission to provide the location of my tree(s) on the City's website.
I acknowledge that all information provided to the City, including, but not limited to, the location of the champion
tree and any contact information, is a public record subject to disclosure in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes.
I agree to hold the City, its employees, and agents harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, causes of action or
damages whatsoever, including all costs and attorney's fees, arising from the display of the information agreed to
herein by the City.
Property Owner's Signature:
Please return this completed form in person or by mail to:
City of Sebastian
Sebastian Champion Tree Program
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Date:
This nomination form will be presented at a regular meeting of the City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board
(NRB). The NRB member assigned to your tree(s) will contact you to complete the application.
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Champion Tree Program, do hereby give the City of Sebastian (the "City") permission to display on the City's
internet website the following information regarding the champion tree(s) on my property: species name, common
name, size measurements, and point score.
The City is hereby authorized to advise persons who wish to visit my Champion tree(s) to request permission from
me.
I do _ do not _ (check one) grant the City permission to display photographs of my tree(s) on the City's website.
I do _ do not (check one) give the City permission to provide the location of my tree(s) on the City's website.
I acknowledge that all information provided to the City, including, but not limited to, the location of the champion
tree and any contact information, is a public record subject to disclosure in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes.
I agree to hold the City, its employees, and agents harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, causes of action or
damages whatsoever, including all costs and attorney's fees, arising from the display of the information agreed to
herein by the City.
Property Owner's Signature:
Please return this completed form in person or by mail to:
City of Sebastian
Sebastian Champion Tree Program
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Date:
This nomination form will be presented at a regular meeting of the City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board
(NRB). The NRB member assigned to your tree(s) will contact you to complete the application.
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From: Rose Glaser <nrbearthday@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 5:17 PM
Subject: Save The Date for Sebastian NRB Earth Day Festival 2016
Attachments: Earthday Registration 2016.pdf
Save The Date
Please consider attending Sebastian's Natural Resources Board Earth Day/ Arbor Day Festival Saturday, April
23, 2016 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with set up starting at 7:00 am.
Assignment of booth space is made on a first received application basis.
Booth space is free!
Return applications to Rose Glaser
nrbearthday_@grnail.com
Thank you,
Rose Glaser
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
H TUR L RE -SOURCES BOAR®
"To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the beneficial
relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting,
preserving and promoting our natural resources"
Earth Day/Arbon Daae Festival
Riverview Park in Sebastian
Saturday April 23, 2016
8:30am to 3:OOpm, set up starts at 7:OOam.
Assignment of booth space is made on a first received application basis. Your space
assignment will be e-mailed to you the week before the festival.
To ensure your company's name is listed in our brochure, please return this form
before Jan 5, 2016. The booth space is free.
Your participation is what makes this event the success is has become. Thank you!
Company Surae:
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone: Email:
Describe your merchandise or service:
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Please return applications to Rose Glaser asap nrbearthdayso?,_„gmail.com