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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-2017 NRB MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 2017 Chairwoman Ring called the Natural Resources Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. 3. Roll Call Present: Chairwoman Andrea Ring Vice Chairman Bob Progulske James Clifton Gilbert Gordian, Jr. Vicki Tunker Members Not Present: Rose Glaser — Excused Ann Lucier — Excused Also Present: Frank Watanabe, City Engineer Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary 4. Agenda Modifications — None 5. Approval of Minutes — March 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes Ms. Ring asked if there were any corrections or modifications to the minutes. Hearing none she called for a motion. A motion to approve the March 7, 2017 minutes as presented was made by Mr. Progulske seconded by Mr. Clifton and passed unanimously by voice vote. 6. Unfinished Business Item A. Earth Day — Saturday April 22, 2017 Update by Rose Glaser Mr. Watanabe reviewed the Earth Day update which Ms. Glaser had emailed him. He noted the two items remaining to purchase are the paint for the rocks and the thank you notes. He stated that the City Manager has approved a small overage of the NRB budget if necessary for the last minute items. Natural Resources Board Page 2 of 4 Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2017 A motion was made by Mr. Clifton to approve Items 1 and 2 of Ms. Glaser's email if funding is available the motion was seconded by Ms. Tunker. Mr. Progluske asked if the items 1 and 2 are from the budget or from the email. Mr. Watanabe explained that they are from the email. Ms. Glaser is asking for approval of these items since it involves an expenditure of funds. Mr. Watanabe stated that he is not sure how much of the Board's budget remains so that is why he got approval from the City Manager in case the additional items exceed the budget by a small amount. Mr. Progluske stated that he approves of the motion and was just seeking clarification. Ms. Ring asked if it is necessary to approve all 12 of the items or just 1 and 2. Mr. Watanabe responded that items 3 through 12 are information only. Ms. Ring called for further discussion, hearing none she called for a vote. Roll Call: Ms. Ring —Yes Mr. Progulske —Yes Mr. Clifton —Yes Mr. Gordian — Yes Ms. Tunker—Yes The vote was 5/0. Motion Carried. Mr. Watanabe reviewed the other items in the email and provided details on each. He stated that the bicycle donated by Walmart was picked up today and displayed at City Hall. He expressed the City's appreciation for Walmart's generosity in supporting City functions. He also thanked Home Depot for their donation of the supplies necessary to construct the burrow. He called the Board's attention to the poster boards he had created showing the exhibitors and one showing the schedule of events. He noted that on both there is a special thank you to Walmart and Home Depot. He explained that these will be placed around the event. He stated that Ms. Glaser had work very hard to ensure that everything is in place to make it a successful event. Mr. Gordian asked if the work schedule had been assigned yet. Ms. Ring responded that she would ask that all Board members be there all day because of the large number of activities that are scheduled. Ms. Tunker stated that she will be there until about 12:00 the other Board members responded that they will be there all day. Mr. Watanabe stated the he will contact Ms. Glaser and get the arrival times of the vendors and will forward it to the Board so they will know when to plan to be there. Ms. Tunker asked if prizes for the chalk art and supplies for the Pine Cone Bird Feeders were still needed. Mr. Watanabe responded he did not know, but would email Ms. Glaser and let the Board know the status. Mr. Watanabe stated that the coloring books are in the clerk's office and he will print another 100 of the brochures. In response to Ms. Ring's request for coloring books from the various agencies that he had contacted them and was told that they are online and not provided in print any longer. Natural Resources Board Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2017 Page 3 of 4 Item B. Gopher Tortoise: Build -a -Burrow by Ann Lucier (Approved $150 for stuffed animals). In Ms. Lucier's absence, Ms. Ring reported that Home Depot had donated all the material for the burrow but she did not know the status of the project. She stated that Ms. Lucier has secured all the animals for the burrow. Ms. Tunker assured all that it would be built in plenty of time for the event. Item C. NRB Calendar of Events a) March. 2017 — Pelican Island Event (Update on Event) Ms. Ring reported that she was at the event and was very disappointed that the table and tent were not provided. Mr.Watanabe apologized for the oversight stating that the staff member responsible had resigned. He assured the Board that preparations for Earth Day have been made and the items needed will be provided and set up by staff. He stated that it would help prevent situations as happened at the Pelican Island Event if the Board would take ownership of its banners and other supplies needed for their events. Following a detailed discussion regarding storage of the tent and banner, it was agreed to postpone any decision until the next meeting so Ms. Lucier can have input. b) April, 2017 — Earth Day Event April 22. 2017 — discussed earlier. c) May. 2017 — Discuss adding any items Ms. Ring asked for suggestions, hearing none she asked the item be placed on next month's agenda. 7. New Business Item A. Discussion of Indian River Lagoon Clam Proiect Mr. Watanabe reported that he had received information from the Boy Scout Troop Leader that they have been monitoring the Oyster Bags and have seen growth of the oysters as well as sea grass. He stated that they would like to make a presentation at a future meeting regarding the project. Ms. Ring noted that the current item is Clams. Mr. Watanabe responded that he placed the item on the agenda for Board discussion. Following discussion it was agreed that due to the conditions in the Lagoon on the west side it would be more appropriate to continue with oysters. 8. Public Input — None Natural Resources Board Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2017 9. Staff Matters Page 4 of 4 Item A. Update on Boy Scouts Oyster Bag Project — #7 New Business, Item A. Item B. Earth Day poster board listing all of vendors and sponsors Mr. Watanabe stated that the poster boards will be created using the flyers provided by Ms. Glaser and will be placed at various locations at the event. The posters will include all participants and a thank you to Walmart and Home Depot. Item C. Letter from Friends of the Indian River Lagoon. Mr. Watanabe stated that after the agenda was prepared he received a letter from the Friends of the Indian River Lagoon (St. Sebastian River) concerning the bus transfer hub off Dryden Drive, behind Burger King. He explained that what is being proposed is to place the hub on land that is at the Corner of CR 510 and CR512 which is designed park land. He provided details on what is planned and explained that the intent is to tie in the public transportation to the trails, park and canoe launch area. He stated that he has brought this to the Board for information. He stated that the MPO will vote on the matter on April12th, but he will place it on the Board's next agenda for review. Following discussion it was agreed that if individual Board members wanted they could attend the MPO meeting and voice their concern. 10. Member Matters Mr. Progluske reported that as part of a grant program a large number of oyster bags were installed around the original Pelican Island. Ms. Ring stated that an Italian Ice vendor had contacted her and since one was already registered she told them only one could work at the event. Mr. Watanabe stated that Ms. Glaser has done an outstanding job enlisting vendors/exhibitors and there should be plenty to do and see. 11. Items for Next Agenda Ms. Ring stated that storage of the tent and banner; report on Earth Day; letter from Friends of the Indian River Lagoon (St. Sebastian River); and the NRB Calendar of Events should be placed on the next Agenda. 12. Ad'loum — There being no further business Chairwoman Ring adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. By �-42p� `t/l� Date: Chairwoman And a Rinq /sm