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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-2020 NRB MinutesNATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AND CONSERVATION & COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP MARCH 3, 2020 Chairman Stadelman called the Natural Resources Board to order at 6:00 p.m. IL Pledoe of Alleoiance was recited by all. III. Roll Call Present: Ms. Donna Ware Ms. Kathy Brothers Mr. Charles Stadelman Mr. Brian O'Neill Mr. Thomas Carrano (a) Ms. Jessica Lovell (a) -- Late Arrival Also Present: Lisa Frazier, Community Development Director Kim Haigler, Environmental Technician Michelle Faulkner, Zoning Technician Robert Loring, Senior Planner Janet Graham, Technical Writer Mr. Stadelman called on Ms. Frazier to explain how the workshop will be conducted. Ms. Frazier (table 2) explained the purpose, goals, objectives and guidelines for the Open Conservation and Coastal Management Comprehensive Plan Elements workshop. IV. Close Regular Meeting, Open Conservation & Coastal Management Comprehensive Plan Elements Workshop (Board moves to audience seats) Agenda Attached Mr. Stadelman then closed the regular meeting of the Natural Resources Board at 6:05 p.m. and open the workshop. (WORKSHOP TOOK PLACE FROM 6:05 P.M. UNTIL 7:06 P.M.) Ms. Frazier (table 2) stated there were several items which the participants wanted to be sure were included in these objectives as policies to be explored. These included: NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 2 MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2020 MEETING AND CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP 1. A buyout program for some of the coastal high -hazard areas and/or flood plains, along with the transfer of development rights for those same areas. 2. To restrict the development and/or location of certain mobile home and manufactured home parks. 3 To rename the objective for hurricane evacuation and rename it to include more natural disasters and incorporate a few more policies so as to not be just for hurricanes, but for stone surges in major storms, algae blooms, fires, etc. 4. To be certain to protect compensatory storage of flood plains. Ms. Frazier stated the largest obstacle to protecting the natural resources are property rights, funding and policies. She also encouraged the members of the Natural Resources Board to point out sections that have been x-ed out which they think should be retained. Ms. Halgler (table 1) reviewed the subjects that were discussed and emphasized to be addressed: 1. Wetland preservation and protection and water quality along with a need for more development restrictions in relation to wetlands. 2. Vegetation buffers requirement. 3. Density of development. 4. Percent of conservation land and could the percent that is conserved be raised when density is increased due to development. 5. How can native vegetation be encouraged and invasive vegetation be discouraged. 6. How much ability does the City have to control clear cutting of vacant properties. Mr. Loring (table 2) listed other items that were discussed: 1. Better delineation of what a wetland is. 2. Goals related to eradicating invasive species. 3. Greater restrictions for development in areas that will damage conservation efforts. 4. Management of wildlife. 5. Addressing policies and objectives that have been removed regarding things such as the groundwater recharge areas. 6. Consideration of types of aeration systems and things for septic systems that are new to try to approach some new ways to bring this matter into better compliance. V. Close Workshop, Open Regular Meeting At 7:19 p.m. the workshop was closed, and the regular meeting was reopened. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 3 MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2020 MEETING AND CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP VI. Aooroval of Minutes Mr. Stadelman asked if there were any corrections/changes to the Minutes of the February 4, 2020 meeting as presented. Hearing none, Mr. Stadelman called for a motion. A motion to approve the February 4, 2020 Minutes as presented was made by Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Ms. Brothers, and passed unanimously via voice vote. VII. Announcements A. Board Member Positions Available Ms. Haigler stated there is one board member alternate position available Ms. Haigler also announced that on March 31, City staff will be working with Keep Indian River Beautiful and Publix in a volunteer event at Riverview Park. Restoration of the vegetation along the kayak launch across from the park, a rain garden installation, and a coastal cleanup will be done. She estimates there will be between 120 and 150 volunteers from Publix at this event. Vill. Public Inout -- None IX. New Business Mr. Stadelman mentioned the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival that is scheduled for Saturday, March 7. He reviewed that the NRB will be introducing the Sustainable Sebastian Initiative to the public at this event. Ms. Haigler stated everything Is ready, and she asked for volunteers from the Board. Mr. Stadelman and Ms. Ware stated they will attend. Mr. Stadelman suggested that he periodically be able to go before City Council as the Chairman of the Natural Resources Board and speak about what was discussed at this workshop as well as other things the Natural Resources Board is working on. He was asking the Board members how they felt about this. After discussion on this matter, it was the consensus of the Board members that it is appropriate to keep the process as it is. X. Old Business NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 4 MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2020 MEETING AND CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP A. Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Discuss event planning progress by department Determine next steps Ms. Haigler stated the retail and food vendors have received their applications. She has a meeting scheduled with Waste Management regarding shredding at the event. She stated the vendors are being asked on their applications to sponsor an activity, which worked well last year. Ms. Ware gave an update on what the Art Club will be participating in, i.e. the face - painting station and the art show. All the art will be lagoon related. It will be a judged show, and all the art will be for sale. She stated that 20 percent of the sales will go back to a lagoon -related 501 c3. Ms. Haigler stated Keep Indian River Beautiful will be doing the coastal clean-up around the area. Mr. Stadelman will handle the food vendor permits. He will also be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Regarding entertainment, Mr. O'Neill stated all the bands are signed up. Ms. Haigler described the flyers that she sent out to be posted around town. Ms. Callaghan is handling the volunteers. Ms. Haigler asked for volunteers to distribute flyers to the schools. Mr. Stadelman and Ms. Ware volunteered. Ms. Haigler contacted the WAS extension office and asked for 200 Florida Friendly information folders for the bags. Master Gardeners are going to stuff 200 folders for the event. Other NRB materials will be added to the folders as well. Mr. Stadelman inquired about the water -fill station. Ms. Haigler stated she does not know where it stands right now as far as budgeting. Quotes have been received, and that NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 5 MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2020 MEETING AND CONSERVATION AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS WORKSHOP comes under the Leisure Services Department. She has contacted a company that produces canned water, and she will get more information about that. Ms. Lovell inquired whether Emergency Management services in another county might have a water truck that could be used. Ms. Haigler stated she has checked all sources she could find, and the organizations that have them don't rent or loan them out. XI. Member Matters -- None XII. Items for Next Acenda Finalize Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration Plans Edward Donn Representative to address the Board Ms. Haigler stated this company provides plastic alternatives to restaurants, and they are going to come and discuss options for City Hall and businesses within the City. Mr. O'Neill has been the contact person on this and arranged all of it. Ms. Haigler stated she has the data on what items the City uses and the costs, and she will have that on hand at the meeting. Staff will reach out to businesses in the City and invite them to attend this meeting. iii. Discussion of Sustainable Sebastian Initiatives 3 and 4. Mr. Stadelman read aloud those initiatives, and Ms. Haigler stated if anyone on the Board has any questions or suggestions regarding information on these initiatives as far as the City is concerned, to let her know, and she will make sure everyone gets the information. XIII. A�ournment There being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Ms. Brothers, and approved unanimously via voice vote. Meeting was adjout5Q p�m. By: ll \%"f� Date: � W7i bfiairman Charles Stadelman