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Home My WebLink About09012015NRB MinutesCnYOF SE THAN 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". Natural Resources Board Meeting October 06, 2015 Page 1 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 Per James Clifton — "Hopefully before the next meeting, I will be able to get together with the City to work on the webpage". Natural Resources Board Meeting October 06, 2015 Page 2 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. V. 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. 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. iii. 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. Natural Resources Board Meeting October 06, 2015 Page 3 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 =; ,. 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 i. 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". Natural Resources Board Meeting October 06, 2015 Page 4 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 L Per Rose Glaser — Clam Bake. L Per Chairman Millar — "November Wh, 7t' and 80 — 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. Natural Resources Board Meeting October 06, 2015 Page 5 Vendor Contact About Kayaks Steve Phillipson A Florida Outdoor Center Kristen 8 Mike Beck A Healthy Lagoon (let's talk about d) Alexis Thomas Anvileye Robert Johnson A Tree For Me Cardy 8 Jill Lindsey Biogreen Lawn Beautification Shane Wright Bluebird Concessions Theresa Bowen City Of Sebastian Michelle Slmmberg Coconut Palm Baskets Rule Hill Color Dancers Studio Victoria Geller Computer Healthcare James Galantine Environmental Learning Center Nancy Puglia Debby's Organic Farm Debby Logue Face Painter Judy Shereko Fancy Leaf Caladiums Merry Savoy Fantasy Garden (art) Ellen Fishel Finder Keeper (mosaic turtles) Deb Southedand Florida Dept. of Health (5210 program) Peter Benincasa Florida Organic Aquaculture Steven Monis Flodda Water Land Legacy Laura C. Fdends of Pelican Island Refuge Russ 8.11 Friends of Pelican Island Preservation Social Steve Massey NRB Earthday Vendors Phone# Email Address 772-589-3469 abeulkayaks@comwst.net 15 772-2024220 fun@anoc.org 14 15 16 772-226.1565 15 772-913-6238 anvileye@bellsouth.net 15 772-368.9242 info@amWms.com 1100 Main SL Sebastian, Fl. 32958 15 772-882-7989 shanew@biogreen.com 419908-8728 bluebimc:mcesskms@yahoo.com 772386-8223 1225 Main St, Sebastian, Fl. 32958 15 772-766-6760 tumemth@yahoo.com 8536 102 Ave.Vere Beach, FI.32967 15 772-6331884 4 Sunset Dr. Sebastian, Fl. 32958 13 772581-0368 7725895050x107 nancy@discuverELC.org 255 Live Oak Dr. Vero Beach, 32963 15 debbylogue@aol.com 772-7134077 poke)@aol.com 772485-2734 lutufancy@yahoo.com Box 2168 Palm City, F1. 34991 15 16 fantasygardommCgmad.cem 772-202-7002 15 772-794-7440 petecbenincase@fl.hea8h.gov 190027m SL Vem Beach, Fl. 32960 15 772-7835103 sleven@flaqueculture.cam no 850-6294656 laura@floridawatenandlegacy.org FOPIR2014@gmail.eom 15 772-5674311 NRB Earthday Vendors Friends of SI. Sebastian River Trm Glover 772-589-0638 info@fssr.org 14 15 From Krislins Kitchen (jams) Kristen Proth 3218485953 5765 Garretts Rd 15 Genesis Food Service Richard Game 321543-1310 rgenna@attnet 329 Humbert St N E Palm Bay, F1.32907 15 Gid Scout Troop $0043 Sue Gordian 772-7135728 sdgordian®gmail.com 498 Ouany Ln. Sebastian, FL 32958 15 Granny Pucker's Tvristed Pickles Todd, Claire, Janet Jessup 772473-1972 cjessup®belisouth.net HA.L.O. Uz Northcott 772589-7297 c+ezycathouse(t@man.com 710 Jackson SL Sebastian, FI. 32958 15 Healthy Reflections Robin Graves 772-571-7745 1069 Main SL#218 Sebastian, FI. 32958 Humane Solely of I. R. C. Is s Daniels 772 -388 -Ml idmiel@hsvb.org I. R.Bee Company John Truckner 7725385489 122 Coply Ter. Sebastian, FI. 32958 15 I. R. Lagoon Aquatic Preserves Brian Snarpe 772429-2995 Bnan.Snarpa@depatate.0.us 15 I. R. County Brenda Davis 772-770-5005 BRENDADAVIS@IRCGOV.COM I. R. Lagoon National Estuary Program Marie Lombardo 3214488567 lagoonleam@gmail.com 3275 Dixie Hwy N E Palm Bay, FI. 32905 75 Jett & Jett Firehouse 5 Loretta Jett 772-257-6210 Lorettajelt@gmail.com 15 Karen's Crepe Nook Mike 7723424316 Keep Indian River Beautiful Daisy Pecker 772-226-7738 dpaC er@KIRB.org 15 Kroegel Produce U.S. Carey Timinski 772-5895718 11230 $.Indian River Dr Sebastian, FI. 32958 15 16 Love My Oils Leah Otero -Bunker Iovemyoilsl6@gmeil.com Marine Industries Ass. of the Treasure Coast Apel Price 772-2851646 apnceassoc@aol.com 1585 BE Clearbrook St Past Saint Lucie, FI. 34983 Marine Resources Council Beth McMillen 321725-7775 beth@mrcid.org 15 Mrs Z's Accessories Den and Deb Zamber 772388-2868 mrszsact essones@aoLwm Nev, York Nick's (hot dogs) Nick Romana 5615025865 yannicholasr@aol.com 8756 103rd Ct Vero Beach, FL 32967 15 Painted Feather Track Bam Evelyn Baskay 321-952-5704 dogconnectiont5taol.com 170 Buzby St SE Peke Bay, FI. 32909 15 Plant Jewelry Natalie Stanger 954-7404504 nstengerSB@gmad.com 307 Arcadia Ave.Sebastian, Fl. 32958 15 Quentin Walter (artist) Ranger Riverview Memorial Walkway Sea Turtle Preservation Solely Smut Contest Shady Grove Nursery Sebastian Inlet State Park S. 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Green Club Solar Energy Loan Fund Saint John's River Waste Management Stems and Stones Sustainable Aquaculture Initiative Sustainable Kash, The Saussie Pig The Sweet Karma Bar Synergy Institute Toages By Nancy Waters Edge Creations (gold buyers) Who Got Game (Wholistic Growth) Vero Beach Flash Waste Management Wdfe City Bnck Oven Pizza Yanu's Im Cream Shop NRB Earthday Vendors Quentin Walter 772589-0826 Jack Edge 772-7785285 David Wortmann 954-918.7405 Bradlay,Varuska,Pat Rush 321576-1701 Sarah Dutton 321-750.3802 772-589-1945 Terry O'Toole 321-9844952 Katelyn Lenctot 772560-7768 Julian Nazar. 7724684818 Kathy Hill 321-7225353 Lisa Hansen 321-652-1432 Freddy,PrahlBChds Averse 772-783-5103 Peter Turner 772559-0666 John Bono 772-2027697 Mance Middleton 772-321-9464 Cheri Abrams 7725714509 Narby Buckingham 735 Commerw Center DCSebastian, FI. 32958 Tem Cosner 772533-1951 Kraig McHardy 772-201-2238 Valerie Watkins Amy Boyson 3214095620 Cheryl 603-9984940 Balm 772571-8130 quentinatl@gmail.mm Ja1ke.Edge®Fre8hfrcm8orida.wm davidwo"ann®wmwstnet 412 Arbor SL Sebastian, FI. 32958 sips®see Wrtlespacewestorg sugada iry l 137@1ive.com shadygrovenursery@yahoomm Terry.OToole@dep.state.0.m 9700 South Al A Melbourne Beach, Fl. 32951 Ianctotk2015@gmailmon 8755 97th Cl. Sebastian, FI. 32958 jrb,,mo@soIarenergyIoanfund.org khill@sjrwmd.wm orcindnanny@gmail.wm 307 Arcadia Ave. Melbourne, FI. 32901 chins®flaquaculturemm peter@sustainablekashi.wm )ohnlouisbono@yahoo.wm 12798 CR 512 Fellsmere, Fl. maheemiddlelon@yahoomm 110 Malry St. Sebastian, FI. 32958 then@dcadasounds.wm 735 Commerw Center DCSebastian, FI. 32958 nancy@tomlesbynanry.com 401 Maple St. Sebastian, FI. 32958 km wdy@whogolgame.org verobeach0ash@gmail.mm info®wolfetrap.mm uwndejas@gmail.mm 102 N Broadway Fellsmere, FI. 32948 no 15 X 15 16 15 15 15 15 15 15 No 2016 Sebastian NRB Earth Day Celebration Plans Where- Riverview Park Sebastian, Florida When -April 23, 2016 Time- 8:30am-3:00pm Set up- 7:00am-8:30am Email- nrbearthday@gmail.com Schedule of Events - K9 Demonstration? Music? Vendors- 4 vendors sent registrations in from Save The Date email 2 said no Food Vendors - Waste Management- City of Sebastian, Dori x 8232, Amy Boyson 321-409-6620 Amy put it on Waste Management calendar for April 23, 1916 from 9:00am - 12:00pm Paper Shredding Electronic Disposing Radio/ Paper/ Magazine Advertising - Flyers Park Layout- Tents/Chairs/ Tables NRB Tent - 4 Tables 10 Chairs Budget - Banner Sandwich Boards Stamps? Ink? Pop Up Tent NRB Website- City of Sebastian Barbara x 8246 Said to send information to Michelle for her approval. Entertainment - Stage & PA reserved Dj or musicians? Raffle - List of Items Questions & Answers Activities- Kayaking- Kristen Beck Steve Phillipson? Wide Tire Bike Challenge- Kristen Beck Poetry Contest? Scavenger Hunt ChalkArt? Lm with Alexis Thomas