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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08052002CITYOF TREE AND LANDSCAPE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2002 - 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Chairperson Fulton called the meeting to order at 5:33p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Members Present: Cathy Fulton - Chairperson Charles Cardinale - Vice Chairperson Ruth Davies Lynn Albury * Ann Dann Henry Madsen (Alternate) Absent: William Creamer (unexcused) Also Present: Chris McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Maxwell, Board Secretary * Lynn Albury arrived at 5:40 APPROVAL OF JULY 1~ 2002 MINUTES Chairman Fulton asked that the minutes of July 1,2002 be approved at the September 2002 meeting because the minutes were not included in the agenda packets for the members review. Tree and Landscape Advisory Board Page 2 ~ -~ ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Fulton stated that the September meeting would have to be changed due to the fact that the first Monday falls on Labor Day. After a brief discussion it was decided that September 9, 2002 would be the date. Vice Chairman Cardinale stated that at the round table meeting with the City Council and Mr. Moore they came away with some changes and a new introductory letter to the Home Owners packet. A first draft of the letter was distributed to the members. Chairman Fulton asked that this matter be added under Member Matters. Chairman Fulton further added that she was passing out something on the Land Development Code that she received from a council member on how to write a tree ordinance. OLD BUSINESS INCORPORATING THE BOARDS MISSION STATEMENT IN ALL PUBLICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE SENT OUT ON BEHALF OF THE TREE BOARD Chairman Fulton suggested that at the bottom or top of letterhead the mission statement be added; and asked that the board secretary come up with some renditions for the members to look at for the next meeting. MOTION by Dann/Cardinale "1 make a motion to incorporate the boards mission statement in all publications/correspondence sent out on behalf of the Tree Board." Motion carried 5-0 INTRODUCTION OF NEW ALTERNATE MEMBER Chairman Fulton introduced Henry Madsen as the new alternate member and stated that they now have a complete board. 2 Tree an,d La,.nd..s2~a..pe Advisory Board C..,.: ..... ~; ...... ~ 5~ ~.o0~ Page 3 PRESENTATION BY DAN CULBERT ON CHAMPION TREES Dan Culbert, Extension Director for Indian River County gave a Power Point presentation on Champion Trees. His presentation covered what is a champion tree, what is not a champion tree, how to measure a champion tree, the Champion trees that surround Indian River County and how the Tree Board can create their own Champion Tree list. Ann Dann made a motion and Ruth Davies seconded to temporarily adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. so that the committee could go outside for a demonstration on how to measure a tree with a tree stick, No vote was taken, however, the committee adjourned temporarily, and reconvened at 6:25 p.m. Vice Chairman Cardinale asked Chris McCarthy if he could purchase some Champion Trees. NEW BUSINESS SCHEDULE DATE FOR SHADE HOUSE WORKDAY Chairman Fulton stated that she has not been able to get in contact with Mr. Anderson to talk with him about their remaining plants and the school's plants. She wants to find out what kind of Environmental Science class will be in place for the upcoming school year. The Shade House Workday was scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. MEMBER MA'n'ERS Chairman Fulton: Thanked the committee for attending the City Council Meeting regarding the Land Development Code, She noted that the City Attorney is still working on the Ordinance. Tree and Landscape Advisory Board Page 4 Vice Chairman Cardiale Vice Chairman Cardinale stated that City Council, at the roundtable meeting, encouraged the committee to work with city staff to put a new homeowners' packet together. He put together a brief introduction to use in the new packets, asked members to amend it and make any changes they feel necessary. Chairman Fulton stated that the committee will come back with revisions to Vice Chairman Cardinals introduction as well as changes to the brochure. Chris McCarthy Mr. McCarthy noted that he will be absent for the next two meetings. Tape Side Two 6:47p. m. Jennifer Maxwell Ms. Maxwell stated that if members wished to add anything to the agenda that the deadline would be noon on the Wednesday before the meeting and any backup should be submitted by that time. She further noted that if she does not receive any agenda request by the deadline that the agenda would be in its standard format. 10. Beir~ ?o furth~Chairman Fulton adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. B6ard Chairman Date Approved 4 HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET · SEBASTIAN', FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5537 ~ FAX (561) 589-2566 AGENDA TREE AND LANDSCAPE ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2002 5:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 1, 2002 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. DISCUSSION ON 9/2/02 MEETING - SCHEDULE NEW DATE 6. OLD BUSINESS A. CHAMPION TREES - DAN CULBERT B. INCORPORATE THE BOARD'S MISSION STATEMENT IN ALL PUBLICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE SENT OUT OR ON BEHALF OF THE TREE BOARD 7. NEW BUSINESS A. SCHEDULE DATE FOR SHADE HOUSE WORKDAY - GATE KEY 8. MEMBER MATTERS A. CATHY FULTON - LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - ARTICLE XlV - TREE PROTECTION AND LANDSCAPING 9~ STAFF MATTERS A. JENNIFER MAXWELL - DEADLINE FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BACKUP FOR AGENDA PACKETS 10. ADJOURNMENT ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MA Y NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICHAPPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPFJlL MUSTBE 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 (~IDA), ANYONE FFHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR A T (407)-589-5550 A T LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIAI~ MA Y BE INA TTENDANCE.