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Home My WebLink About02042002 TREETREE ADVISORY BOARD MOTION SHEET stm~zcr: Roll Call MOTION: MOTION MADE BY: ROLL CALL: BEVERLY T-BELL(A) ANNE DANN VC CARDINALE RUTH DAVIES , ,, SECONDED: LYNN ALBURY LARRY BIRCtqlvlEYER(A) C/dM. CATHY FULTON MOTION CARRIED: MOTION DENIED: MOTION: ~'~.-'7.~, . ...... MOTION MADE BY: ~ ... ROLL CALL: MOTION CARRIED: ..... ~ --- ~ VC CARDINALE LYNN ALBURY CHM. CATHY FULTON __ BEVERLY T-BELL(A) SUBJECt: MOTION: SECONDED: ~ ANNE DANN LARRY BmCI-IMEYER (A) RLFIi-t DAVIES MOTION DENIED: MOTION MADE BY: ROLL CALL: VC CARDiAIALE LYNN ALBURY ANNE DANN CHM. CATHY FULTON SECONDED: BEVERLY T-BELL(A) LARRY BmCHMEYER(A) RIYrH DAVIES MOTION DENIED: MOTION CAR.RI'ED: , CITY OF SEBASTIAN TREE AND LANDSCAPE ADVISORY BOAlaI~ .~ ~"/~~~-~- ~ . MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2002 Chairwoman Cathy Fulton called the meeting to order at 5:40 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was said, RO..:LL CALL: PRESENT: EXCUSED ABSENCE: Anne Dann VC Charles Cardinale Chmn, Cathy Fulton Beverly T-Bell (a), Ruth Davies. Larry Birchmeyer (a), and Lynn Albury ALSO PRESENT: Tim Zelinski, Secretary APPR0, ,,V,,,AL OF MINUTES: 1/7/02 MOTION by Dann/VC Cardinale i move that we accept the minutes. A voice vote was taken. 3 - 0, motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS; Chwmn, Fulton reminded Board members that the March meeting must adjourn by 6:30 PM, so the agenda must be kept short. ~LDBUSI,NES, S;, A. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT- COREY BARBER Corey Barber was not present, B, ARBOR DAY REPORT: ChWmn, Fulton reported that on January 26th, Anne Dann, Charles Cardinale, Larry Birchmeyer and she met at Blossom Park to discuss the type and location of trees for Arbor Day. She noted that Larry had ideas on nurseries who would donate supplies. There was discussion about the City donating three (3) thirty-foot (30') slash pine trees. It was indicated that Larry Birchmeyer will obtain some other smaller trees, and Anne Dann mentioned cabbage palms, bald cypress and live oaks as donated trees, TREE AND LANDSCAPAE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY4, 2002 Anne also gave information about a bronze plaque, and small plaques with very few letters that are available as memorials and would cost about $80,00, Plastic plaques are available for less. Charles brought up the subject of purchasing a memorial plaque for Carl Behr, a past Tree Board Chairman, Chwmn. Fulton indicated that Macho Products would probably make a donation for this purpose. She also suggested that Mr. Behr's family be invited, Charles then asked about any City requirements pertaining to plaque size. Charles then went through his Arbor Day list: Theme: Florida's Hot, Trees Are Cool Location: Blossom Park Time & Date: Saturday, April 20, at 10;00 AM Speakers: There was discussion about whether funding is needed for an urban forester from Gainesville, obtained by Larry Birchmeyer, to speak at the Arbor Day ceremony. Chwmn, Fulton nOted that this person is a City Arborist. Charles also mentioned Paul Williams, and Chwmn. Fulton pointed out that Mr. Williams is a district urban forester, and he is located in Ft, Pierce. John Almada arrived at the meeting. Chwmn. Fulton had a letter, forwarded by Larry Birchmeyer, from Meg Neiderhoeffer from Gainesville. John Almada noted that he reserved the showcase at the Library for March and agreed to place some sort of sign advertising Arbor Day. Chwmn. Fulton agreed to provide a sign. It was agreed to send letters of invitation and notification to the City Manager, City Mayor, and Janice Broda, It was suggested that Dan Culbert be asked to be the main speaker and to speak about how to find Champion Trees, and to inform him that Meg Niederhoeffer will be attending also and be a co-speaker. It was suggested that Janice Broda would not be requested to speak this year. Charles noted that the President of the Pelican island Garden Club is Ellie Stroker, it was suggested that a reminder be included i:n the City Manager's letter that a proclamation be prepared and that the Mayor be invited also. (With elections in March, the Board does not know at this time who the new Mayor will be.) It was also suggested that a reminder letter be sent to the speakers in mid-March. There was discussion about having a photography contest for Arbor Day. It was determined to consider this Project for next year since time is growing short. TREE AND LANDSCAPE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2002 At this point, Chwmn. Fulton resigned from the Arbor Day Committee. She then nominated VC Charles Cardinale as Chairman of the Arbor Day Committee. There were no other nominations, and Charles Cardinale was declared Chairman. C. FINALIZE 2002 WORK PLAN - SUBMIT TO CITY COUNCIL There was discussion about formulating a Champion Tree program within the City. It was suggested to ask Dan Culbert for advice on this project. The following projects on the 2002 work plan were discussed: 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Projects requested by City Council Arbor Day - April 20, 2002 - Blossom Park "Champion" Tree Inventory: Slash Pine, Sable Palmetto and Live Oak. Designation of same by City Council Filbert Street Passive Park Landscape code enforcement and standards Continuing support for "Eagle" Scout designations Shade House operations: Quarterly work days for all members Library display - March, 2002 for Arbor Day information Urban Forester efforts There was discussion on the subject of the Urban Forester efforts. MOTION by VC Cardinale/Dann I would like to make a motion to approve the tree and Landscape AdVisory Board 2002 Work Plan. A voice vote was taken. 3 - 0, motion carried. Chwmn. Fulton noted that a cover letter will be formulated and the work plan will be forwarded to City Manager, Terrence Moore. D. LANDSCAPE CODE It was suggested that proposed changes to the Landscape Code shall be placed on the agenda for the month of March. NEWBUSINESS: John Almada introduced a new topic - America in Bloom, Beautification campaign and contest for towns of various sizes, suggested by Dan Culbert, Director, Extension Agency. Chwmn. Fulton took it under advisement for an educational project. TREE AND LANDSCAPE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2002 MEMBERS MATTERS: There was discussion about flyers to be handed out on Arbor Day - Sebastian as Tree City USA and the City of Sebastian Residential Tree Protection Ordinance, Anne Dann suggested updating the Residential Tree Protection Ordinance pamphlet. A. REPORT ON SHADE HOUSE WORKDAY 1126102 Chwmn. Fulton reported that Ruth Davies, Anne Dann, Larry Birchmeyer and Charles Cardinale joined her at the shade house on 1/26/02 and they repotted many plants, weeded the dead ones out, moved them and fertilized them. It was noted that some of them are ready to be planted on City property, There was some discussion on what type of oaks are at the shade house, Charles inquired about some kind of notification to George Anderson at the High School Environmental Academy for identification badges or passes for Tree Board members to gain entrance to the shade house, It was also requested to ask Mr. Anderson to water the trees once a week in the location they have been placed. It was agreed that the Board members will meet quarterly and care for the plants at the High School Shade house, which would make the next meeting in April, then July and October, John Almada agreed to trim the Model Planting outside Council Chambers. John Almada brought up the subject of the new Parks and Recreation Committee and how the Tree and Landscape Advisory Board will fit in with this new committee in reference to development of the new park areas in the City. It was suggested that Tree Board members attend some of these meetings, There was discussion about either moving the March meeting to a different date, or having an extra meeting. It was suggested to hold a March.workshop meeting for Arbor Day during the third week, Monday, the 18th, or Monday, the 25th' The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 PM. (2/o7/02 Aa) 4