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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-2021 NRB AgendaCnYOF ZW HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 61h, 2021 - 6:00 P.M. 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FL "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —ACTION ITEM May 41h, 2021 Meeting Minutes V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Item A. Welcome New Board Member: Alesandra Valenzuela Item B. Treasure Coast Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, July 241h 8:OOAM-12:30PM VI. PUBLIC INPUT VII. NEW BUSINESS Item A. Sustainable Sebastian Updates i. Review Latest Updates to the 5-Year Action Plan ii. Determine which items to pursue next Item B. Sustainable Sebastian Budget i. Discuss potential use of remaining funds VIII. OLD BUSINESS IX. MEMBER MATTERS X. STAFF MATTERS XI. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: Item A. SW IPM Plan Presentation XII. ADJOURNMENT ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON 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. (286.0105 F. S). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING.TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYBE IN ATTENDANCE. MOF SEBASTMAN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND Council Meetinq Date: July 61h, 2021 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM Aqenda Item Title: IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —ACTION ITEM May 4th, 2021 Meeting Minutes Recommendation: Submitted for Board Member approval Background: If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: Meeting Minutes from the May 41h, 2021 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 2021 Chairman Stadelman called the Natural Resources Board to order at 6:00 pW. Pledae of Alleaiance was recited by all III. Roll Call Present: Mr. Bradley (a) (Zoom) Ms. Ware Dr. Mosblech -- Late Arrival (Zoom) Ms. Callaghan (Zoom) Ms. Lovell Mr. Stadelman Absent: Mr. Carrano -- Excused Dr. Carrier (a) -- Excused Also Present: Ms. Kim Haigler, Environmental Planner Mr. Robert Loring, Planner Mr. Joseph Perez, AV Technical Assistant Ms. Janet Graham, Technical Writer (Zoom) IV. ADDroval of Minutes -- April 6, 2021 All Board members having had a chance to review the Minutes, Mr. Stadelman called for a Motion. A motion to approve the Minutes of April 6, 2021 as presented was made by Ms. Ware, seconded by Ms. Lovell, and approved unanimously via voice vote. V. Announcements A. May 6: World Migratory Bird Day B. May 20: World Bee Day C. May 21: National Endangered Species Day Ms. Haigler stated there are so many special environmental -related days that she thought she would begin including them in the announcements so that everyone is aware of them. She plans also to put them on Facebook. Mr. Stadelman thanked Ms. Haigler for adding these items to the agenda. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 2021 Vl. Public Input — None VII. New Business -- None Vill. Old Business A. Recap of Arbor Day & Earth Day Celebration Item -by -item Discussion of Notes for Next Year's Event There was a protracted discussion regarding these items Vendors: Ms. Haigler stated there was a great variety of vendors this year. She noted that there needs to be a separate application for organizations in addition to the retail vendors. The ATM truck can be reserved six months in advance, so she will handle that. The food vendors were using non -sustainable plasticware and Styrofoam cups, and this should be addressed for next year. Ms. Ware suggested attempting to get more food vendors. Ms. Haigler explained that two of the main food vendors were missing due to unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. Environmental Organizations: Ms. Haigler stated the stale and federal agencies should be present again next year. She will make sure they receive invitations. She stated that the Sea and Shoreline organization was present this year, having come all the way from Tampa. They are working on getting grant funding on seagrass planting, which she explained. She also mentioned the Pelican Island Audubon Society who was present. They have two programs: "The Trees for Life" and "Plants for Birds" initiatives. She explained these programs and gave a little history on how they came to Sebastian. She stated there is information on the programs posted on the NRB's website on the Landscaping page. Mr. Stadelman described that the Marine Resource Council was present as well. They grow mangroves. Ms. Haigler described how you can get to the areas in the City of Sebastian where they grow the mangroves. Waste Management: Ms. Haigler stated that comprised of the paper shredding and the household recycling. They had 13,200 pounds of documents shredded. Art Club: Ms. Haigler stated the face painting was amazingly creative. Ms. Ware stated the poster contest was a success. There were 16 posters. She took the prizes over to the school and hopes it will be an event again next year. Ms. Haigler will scan the posters and put them on the NRB website. NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 3 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 2021 Beer Breweries: Ms. Haigler slated the licensing process was cumbersome, but she has a handle on It now. She stated the organizations made money, and it was great having the Sebastian Junior Women's Club pouring the beer and checking IDs. Entertainment: Ms. Haigler said the entertainment was great. She said there were a few complaints that some of the music was too loud. Mr. Stadelman suggested that the speakers be adjusted somewhat in the future. Ms. Haigler suggested that In the future the NRB booth be moved a little farther away from the stage so that the members can hear what the public have to say. Ms. Haigler also stated that the NRB websile is a useful tool for the vendors to access. Now that the event is over, she is going to put on the website the photos that were taken during the event. Raffle: Ms. Haigler staled everything was raffled off this year. Ms. Ware asked if there are any thank -you letters that she can send to the organizations/businesses/people who donated items for the raffle. Ms. Haigler will send them to her. Ms. Haigler stated that Mr. Stadelman did a great job as Master of Ceremonies. It was the consensus that the whole Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration was a great success. Scavenger Hunt: Ms. Haigler said there were approximately 21 people who completed it. She stated that in the future it should be on electronic devices rather than on paper. She would like to do something a little different next year. Mr. Stadelman suggested going outside of the park to include some other items and other businesses/locations in the hunt. Ms. Haigler said Mr. Loring met with the owners of the Space Coast Geo store. Ms. Haigler also contacted them and asked if they would host an event here in Sebastian. They stated they would get back with her towards the end of summer. Ms. Callaghan asked if it was announced about who won the grand prize for the scavenger event, and Ms. Haigler stated it was put on the Facebook page, and the winner will pick it up. She also mentioned that two of the metal tags regarding Sustainable Sebastian will slay in place. Other Activities: Some of the organizations hosted different activities which were great. Ms. Haigler stated that the NRB members offered to help the vendors with any of the activities/supplies that were needed to carry out their activities. Living Docks: Ms. Haigler said that was very successful. The mats were delivered to the site by the County Coastal Engineering Department the day before the event. She NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 2021 said there was a great response from residents regarding this event who wanted to know how they could do this on their private docks. She mentioned also that Mr. Carrano and Dr. Carrier were very involved with this project. There were some volunteers who wanted to lead a coalition on this. She suggested discussing this at the next meeting of the NRB. Mr. Stadelman said it was nice to see members of City Council participating. Volunteers: Ms. Haigler said the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Sebastian Junior Women's Club, and some other residents who showed up just for the oyster project were a great help. She asked Ms. Callaghan if there were any other volunteers. Ms. Callaghan said she is not aware that there were any other volunteer groups who participated. She suggested that a first aid kit be present in the future in case there is a need. NRB Booth: Ms. Haigler said the booth looked great even with the wind. She suggested focusing on wind protection in the future. Mr. Stadelman said the tables looked great. He suggested something on the tent that identifies the NRB. Ms. Callaghan said that the banners were a great idea as far as getting the word out on what Sustainable Sebastian is all about. She also mentioned that when people stopped by the booth and were asked if they wanted flower seeds, the answer was a resounding yes. Ms. Haigler suggested posting a notice that there are additional bathrooms across the street, and she also stated it would be very helpful if there were more trash cans. It was also discussed that the new louchtess water fountain was a big hit, and she thanked Brian Benton and Lisa Frazier for making that happen. It was the consensus of the Board that the event was a success as far as getting the word out on "Sustainable Sebastian." Ms. Callaghan thanked "Sebastian Daily" for promoting the event and everyone else who volunteered and donated in order to make the event a success. She thought that this was the best Earth Day ever. Ms. Halgler thanked Mr. Bradley for taking so many great photos. She will post them on the website. "TC Palm" took some nice pictures also. She is planning to write a letter acknowledging the work of Bob, Kevin and Ron, and all the other City employees who were a great help in putting on the event. Ms. Lovell also said how impressed and pleased she was with the event, as this was her first time attending. B. Board Budgetary Summary Expenditures by Category Ms. Haigler reviewed the costs of putting on the Earth Day event, and there was general discussion regarding budgeting. IX. Member Matters NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD PAGE 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 2021 Mr. Stadeiman voiced his thanks to the Board for all their hard work throughout the year under difficult circumstances. He also talked about the electric costs for the City and asked if he could see what those costs are, as his job is in that area. X. Staff Matters -- None XI. Items for Next Aaenda A. Next Tasks for Sustainable Sebastian XII. Adiournment There being no further business, Mr. Stadelman called for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ms. Ware, seconded by Ms. Lovell, and approved unanimously via voice vole. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. 0 jg Date: MOF SELAST HOME Of PELICAN €�I.ANP Council Meetinq Date Aqenda Item Title NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM July 61h, 2021 VII. NEW BUSINESS Item A. Sustainable Sebastian Updates Recommendation: Submitted for Board Member approval Background: If Aqenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Total Cost: n/a Attachments: Updated Sustainable Sebastian 5-Year Action Plan