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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05012000 TREECity of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 [] FAX (561) 589-2566 AGENDA TREE ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MONDAY MAY 1, 2000 5:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 3. ROLL CALL. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of April 3, 2000 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Welcome new member Beverly Tergedglou-Bell 6. NEW BUSINESS: Discuss memo to Mr. Moore OLD BUSINESS: Model Planting: Fino!!ze Shade House: Schedule Volunteers 9. PUBLIC COMMENT. 10. CHAIRMAN MATTERS. 11. MEMBER MATTERS. 12. STAFF MATTERS. 13. ADJOURNMENT. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPF_,AL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATIERS, WiLL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSLIRE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHiC~ RECORD INCLUDES TI. IE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE IIPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0/05 F.S). 1N COMPLIANCE WITH TIlE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPEC/AL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOLILD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOLIRS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFF/C/ALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE. City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 [] FAX (561) 589-2566 PUBLIC MEETING The Tree Advisory Board of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, will hold their Regular meeting on Monday May 1, 2000, in the City Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m. Dawn M. Hass, Secretary Tree Advisory Board NOTE: IF ANY PERSONS DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE MAY NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTiMONY IN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE I/VHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. CITY OF SEBASTIAN TREE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 2000 Chmn. Cardinale called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Beverly T-Bell Chmn. Cardinale Ruth Davies Chris McCarthy, Parks Department Ann Brack, Recording Secretary Terrence Moore, City Manager Advisors: Janice Broda John Almada APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Davies/Dann (4/3/o0) Lynn Albury Anne Dann VC Cathy Fulton I make a motion we approve the minutes of April 3, the year 2000. A voice vote was taken. 6 - 0 motion carded. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chmn. Cardinale and ttm Board members welcomed Bevedy T-Bell to the Board. NEW BUSINESS: MEMO TO MR. MOORE - RE: Mr. Kahle MOTION by Davies/Fulton I make a motion we approve the memorandum with the attachments as distributed to the Board. A voice vote was taken. 6 - 0 motion carded. There was discussion on the memo from the Board Secretary about the membership fees to the National Arbor Day Foundation and F.N.P.S. (Flodda Native Plant Society). TREE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1, 2000 Mr. Moore spoke about this issue, and suggested that the Parks and Recreation Department accept responsibility for this fee. The Board discussed this issue. The majodty of the Board members felt that it is important for the Tree Board to remain a member of both of the above mentioned groups. MOTION by Cardinale/Davies I'd like to make a motion that Chds look into the cost of belonging to the Flodda Native Plant Society and the National Arbor Day Foundation. A voice vote was taken. 6 - 0 motion carded. It was pointed out that the publications from these organizations are always available to Board members for their information. John Almada reminded the Board that there is a resource "libreary" in the Building Department. Q...LD BUSINESS: SHADE HOUSE: Anne Dann gave a report for April. She noted that the School is doing a good job of watering the seedlings, but weeding needs to be kept up, and some pots need emptying as a few plants have died. It was also determined that it is time to fertilize again, and Chris agreed to supply it. Chmn. Cardinale noted that George Anderson from the' High School is going to supply this Board with a key to gain entry to the shade house since the hole in the fence has been repaired. It was determined that the key will be kept by the "Board member volunteer of the month~. Volunteers for the next four (4) months are as follows: June Chmn. Charles Cardinale August Ruth Davies July Kathy Fulton September - Lynn Albury The Board Secretary will forward this list to Mr. Anderson at the High School. CHAIRMAN M,/~,'!'TERS: There was a brief discussion on the length of these meetings, Chmn. Cardinale noted that he would try to keep 6:45 pm in mind. There was a brief discussion of the Work Plan for 2000. Several members volunteered to appear at the City Council meeting of May 10, 2000 for presentation of the Work Plan. TREE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1, 2000 STAFF MATTERS: Chds McCarthy noted that the Flodda Pdvet and Paurotis Palm plants have not arrived yet, but all other plants are present. He also noted that instead of 7-gal. size Dahoon Hollies, a 3-gal. size was obtained, and one Simpson Stopper is a 10-gal. instead of a 7-gal. size. Mr. Moore complimented the Board on the Model Planting project. He also commented on the transportability of the plants and the fact that no sod is being installed. He then spoke of a possibility of building expansion between the Council Chambers and the Building Department in the future. These issues were discussed. Chmn. Cardinale suggested that Kathy Fulton and Lynn Albury get in touch with the Schools about Arbor Day before the end of this school year. Lynn indicated that a teacher at Pelican Island Elementary is very interested in this project. Mr. Clay Fielding invited Tree Board members to a rose show in Vero Beach at the main Library, from 1 to 4 pm on May 13th and 14th. Chmn. Cardinale adjourned the meeting at 6:08 pm, and the Board members went outside to place the potted plants in the locations that were planned. The Recording Secretary joined them, and they finished the job at 7:30 pm. Chris McCarthy was also present, along with Clay Fielding, an ex-member of the Tree Board.