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Home My WebLink About03-05-2019 NRB MinutesCITY OF SEBASTIAN NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 2019 I. Ms. Mosblech called the Natural Resources Board to order at 6:00 p.m. It. Pledae of Alleaiance was recited by all. III. Roll Call Present: Ms. Mosblech Mr. Howland Mr. Rosebery (a) Ms. Callaghan Mr. Stadelman Mr. Wolfe Mr. O'Neill Not Present: Mr. Moga (a) — Absent Also Present Kim Haigler, Environmental Technician Janet Graham, Technical Writer IV. ADoroval of Minutes — February 5, 2019 Meeting Minutes: A motion to approve the February 5, 2019 Minutes as presented was made by Mr. Stadelman, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, and passed unanimously by voice vote. V. Announcements: A. Welcome New Board Members Ms. Haigler introduced Mr. Bob Howland and Mr. Gerald Rosebery. Mr. Rosebery will serve as an alternate. B. Board Member Positions Available Ms. Haigler announced there is an open full-time position available on the board. IV. Public Inout — None NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 2 MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2019 V. New Business — None VI Old Business A. EPA Trash -Free Waters/Litter Quitter Update Partnership and Progress Update Ms. Haigler and Mr. O'Neill stated they did not receive the information for joining the teleconference, so they have no updates. Mr. O'Neill did state that the plans are still in place for the Keep Indian River Beautiful and the Litter Quitter projects, but there has been no forward progress due to the government shutdown, which delayed the government funding programs. B. NRB Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration: April W, 2019 Ms. Haigler stated she recently attended the Indian River Lagoon Envirolhon, which is a competition for high-school students in the area. She met with leaders from several environmental groups and sent emails to them and invited them to participate in the Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration. She also asked for volunteers from these groups. Updates on pre -assigned Board Member tasks Ms. Mosblech asked for input on the Board Member tasks as previously discussed. • Alcohol Service: Ms. Haigler stated that request will be presented to City Council at their next meeting. • Retail and Food Vendors: Mr. Stadelman has no new information, as he had difficulty accessing the files. Ms. Mosblech and Ms. Haigler volunteered to help with him with that. • Waste Management: Ms. Haigler stated the plans are in place. • Fire -Rescue Permits: Ms. Haigler has the requirements for that, and Ms. Mosblech will send the applications out to all vendors. • State Food -Vendor Permits: Mr. Stadelman is assigned that task, and Ms. Haigler described what is entailed in handling that. • Park Layout: Ms. Mosblech stated that will have to wait until the list of vendors is complete. Ms. Haigler stated the City is assuming that any returning vendors will have the same location as last year. • Entertainment: Mr. O'Neill stated Soul,lam will not appear because of the cost of renting sound equipment necessary for them. He has a signed NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2019 Contract from Robert Johnson, who will be the headliner. The Golden Euchres and Little Dynamite will also be performing. • NRB Website/Facebook Marketing: Ms. Haigler explained how she has taken care of that. • RafflelMaster of Ceremonies: Mr. Stadelman stated he is handling those items. V,vx I • Be A Gopher Tortoise: Mr. Stadelman is handling this as well. • Scavenger Hunt: Ms. Callahan has reviewed what was done last year and will devise a new plan that she wilf present at the next Board meeting. • Chalk -Art Contest: Ms. Mosblech stated the application has been submitted, and everything appears ready to go. • Other Activities: Ms. Mosblech stated that so far there is an environmental organization that plans something, and a local bee company will be bringing their hives. She will contact the vendors about sponsoring their own activities. • Volunteers: Ms. Callahan will send out requests under the NRB auspices, although she did send out requests via her personal email. Ms. Haigler stated the entire Middle School is coming out to the Oyster Garden on March 11 and 12, and she asked for volunteers to assist with that. Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Rosebery volunteered. Mr. Wolfe volunteered for Tuesday and Ms. Callaghan volunteered for Monday morning. Mr. Stadelman stated he would try to come. Ms. Haigler stated Savannah, the intern who helped in the past, will also be helping out. She will send emails to the Board members with all the information on times, dates, etc. NRB Booth: Ms. Mosblech will be covering that, and Mr. Howland volunteered to help. Paper/Magazine Advertising: Mr. Wolfe reported he provided Ms. Haigler with three radio outlets that may be interested, and they need to receive press releases. Ms. Haigler requested Mr. Wolfe to come to her office, and together they can make copies of the flyers to be dispersed. Various local nurseries were discussed, and flyers will be sent to them. 2. Solicit Participation from new Board Members Ms. Mosblech addressed the new Board Members. Mr. Rosebery stated he will be out of NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 4 MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2019 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 2 MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2019 New Business -- None VI Old Business A. EPA Trash -Free Waters/Litter Quitter Update Partnership and Progress Update Ms. Haigler and Mr. O'Neill stated they did not receive the information for joining the teleconference, so they have no updates. Mr. O'Neill did state that the plans are still in place for the Keep Indian River Beautiful and the Litter Quitter projects, but there has been no forward progress due to the government shutdown, which delayed the government funding programs. B. NRB Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration: April 27"', 2019 Ms. Haigler stated she recently attended the Indian River Lagoon Envirothon, which is a competition for high-school students in the area. She met with leaders from several environmental groups and sent emails to them and invited them to participate in the Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration. She also asked for volunteers from these groups. Updates on pre -assigned Board Member tasks Ms. Mosblech asked for input on the Board Member tasks as previously discussed. • Alcohol Service: Ms. Haigler stated that request will be presented to City Council at their next meeting. • Retail and Food Vendors: Mr. Stadelman has no new information, as he had difficulty accessing the files. Ms. Mosblech and Ms. Haigler volunteered to help with him with that. • Waste Management: Ms. Haigler stated the plans are in place. • Fire -Rescue Permits: Ms. Haigler has the requirements for that, and Ms. Mosblech will send the applications out to all vendors. 7 • State Food -Vendor Permits: Mr. Stadelman is assigned that task, and Ms. Haigler described what is entailed in handling that. • Park Layout: Ms. Mosblech stated that will have to wait until the list of vendors is complete. Ms. Haigler stated the City is assuming that any returning vendors will have the same location as last year. • Entertainment: Mr. O'Neill stated Soul.lam will not appear because of the cost of renting sound equipment necessary for them. He has a signed town the entire month of April. Mr. Howland stated he has connections to Sebastian Inlet State Park, and he will contact the County, soliciting their participation in the Earth Day Event. 3. Request for Board Member Input on Event -Planning Challenges Ms. Haigler asked that she be contacted by any of the Board Members regarding new ideas or suggestions they may have regarding the Earth Day event. Ms. Callaghan inquired regarding a clean-up group, and Ms. Haigler reported that there was a group who did that last year, and they will do it again this year. Mr. O'Neill stated that the Kiwanis Club has a youth group of 400-500 youths who are looking for volunteer hours, and they might be a good source for the NRB. Ms. Callaghan will add them to her list. Ms. Haigler reiterated the parameters for Board members contacting each other regarding event planning, and that no agenda items can be discussed. Ms. Haigler announced the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival will be held on Saturday, March 9 in Riverview Park. She will be attending and will have some NRB literature available and invited the Board members to come by. IX. Member Matters Ms. Mosblech stated regarding the solar panels that have been installed by FPL at the splash pad, she suggested some signage be installed to educate the public regarding how solar power can affect residences, businesses, etc. Ms. Haigler said she would follow up on that. X. Items for Next Aaenda A. NRB Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration 2019 Board Member Planning Updates B. Sustainable Business Initiative Plans for City Council Presentation XI. Adjournment There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 5 MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2019 Stadelman, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, and passed unanimously by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. S` �.sblerh Dateol jg