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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, November 03, 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"
1. Chairman Millar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
George Millar - Chairman
Gil Gordian - Vice Chairman
Jim Clifton
Rose Glaser
Jack Lampiasi
Andrea Ring
Bob Progulske
Keerthi Weragoda — Alternate
Vicki Tunker - Alternate
Members Not Present:
Also Present:
Frank Watanabe, City Engineer
Michelle Stromberg, Environmental Technician
Per Chair George Millar — any changes to the October 06, 2015 minutes? Motion to
approve
Per Jack Lampiasi - 2n° motion to approve meeting minutes
Pre the NRB — all approve
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Oyster Mat Restoration Project— Phase I
Update of Status Permit status of Agency Permits
Per Chairman Millar — Last meeting we approved to move forward. Since, there has
been a change. There is an RAI. There has to be a location changes to be in
compliance to what ACOE and SJRWMD to be closer to the shore lines and avoid
private land and private jurisdiction.
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The two (2) locations are to be City owned. One of the proposed areas is South of
Mulligans, between Mulligans and the Kayak/Canoe launch. The second proposed
location, North of the Main Street boat ramp, outside of navigable waters. The square
footage of the project is up to a quarter acre.
He noted meeting with the staff and John from the Boy's Scout to get direction to select
a city own shoreline and to resubmit to both agencies with the change in location. Motion
and a second to resubmit response to the RAI's and change the location to the City
shoreline adjacent to Mulligan's and south of the kayak ramp.
Per Chairman Millar — Introduced John from the Boy's Scout to add any other
information regarding his project. He is eager to get this started in Dec 2015, once we
receive all permits.
Per the City Engineer Frank Watanabe — May not hurt to do a spat test. Spoke with
Tamy Dabu before the RAI was released in regards to her concerns. Michelle and I met
with SJRWMD, with the project manager who will be helping with this project, he as well
had similar comments as Tamy Dabu. SJRWMD gave us the new guideline
requirements for low profile Oyster habitats.
Per Bob Progulske — Spoke with Tamy Dabu and she reiterated what she had previously
had said.
Per City Engineer Frank Watanabe — Once Board looks at the application and approves
it the City will submit it.
Per Chairman Millar — Motion to move the mats, John will have to amend his Eagle
Scout project to reflect this.
Per Vice Chair Gordian — Second the motion
Per Chairman Millar — Changing to new locations
Per John Giordano — Understood the changes and will draw out the map and far out
from the shoreline into the water to something around 10,000 square feet. Visited the
zoo with his father to see the Oyster bags and feels they will be easier to construct
versus the mats.
Per City Engineer Frank Watanabe — Would like to meet with Chairman Millar, John
Giordano to go over the dimensions, the City will then CAD up and then have the Board
review it to make sure it meets the requirements before the permit is submitted.
Earth Day Event Update
Per Ms. Rose Glaser — Will be scheduling with the City to go over the idea for the Earth
Day website.
Per Vice Chair Gordian — Has a music act to propose.
Per Chairman Millar — Expenses to discuss
Per Ms. Rose Glaser — Spoke of expenses
Per Vice Chair Gordian - Working on the posters
Per Mr. Rose Glaser - Have ten confirmations thus far
Current budget $1,000 — The City has absorbed items purchased. Asked the board to
use caution on budget.
Per Ms. Andrea Ring — Advertisement in the paper?
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Per Chairman Millar — Mentioned different media possibilities. Rose and Andrea will
work on this.
Per Rose Glaser - K9 unit confirmed, Trivia questions — send to Michelle.
Clambake Event
November 6 -8' -Have one member preset at tent at all times
Per Chairman Millar — Reviewed the advertisement — Meet by 10:00 on Friday with City
staff to set up. Please review the rules. No flames, bring lanterns.
Dates
Times
Who will be manning the booth
Nov 6
10am
George Millar, Michelle Stromberg and Vicki
Nov 6
1:30pm
Gil Gordian
Nov 6
2-6 pm
Jack Lampiasi and George Millar
Nov 6
6-9 pm
Bob Progulske and Rose Glaser
Nov 7
10am-2pm
Gil Gordian and George Millar
Nov 7
2pm- pm
Keerthi Weragoda and Jim Clifton
Nov 7
6pm-9pm
Jim Clifton and Jack Lampiasi
Nov 8
10am- pm
Bob Progulske and Gil Gordian
Nov 8
2pm-4:30pm
Andrea Ring and Jim Clifton
Chairman Millar introduced and recognized new alternate member Vicki Tunker.
NRB Banner
City unveiled new NRB banner. Board thanked and recognized Barbara Brooke Reese
for her work on the banner.
5. PUBLIC INPUT - None
6. NEW BUSINESS - None
8. STAFF MATTERS — None
9. MEMBER MATTERS - recognized new alternate member Vicki Tunker.
10. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Champion Tree Program
Clambake Review
Christmas Parade
Island Adoption for clean-up
Update on the Oyster Project and permits
Update on Earth Day Event 2016.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Being no further business Chairman Millar adjourned the Natural Resources Board
meeting at 6:31 p.m.
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