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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2003 - 5:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Chairman Fulton called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Chairman Cathy Fulton
Vice Chairman Charles Cardinale
Anne Dann
Lynn Albury
Ruth Davies
Henry Madsen (Alternate)
William Creamer (Alternate)
Also Present:
Jennifer Maxwell, Board Secretary
Chris McCarthy — Parks Supervisor
4. APPROVAL OF MARCH 3.2003 MINUTES
MOTION Davies/Cardinale
"I make a motion to approve the March 3, 2003 minutes."
VOICE VOTE on the motion carried 5-0
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2003 ARBOR DAY UPDATE & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
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Motion Carried
Vice Chairman Cardinale stated he had been out to Pelican Island Elementary, Sebastian Elementary
and Liberty Magnet and picked up pictures. Noted that he extended the deadline until April 7th and
that the judging will be done by April 9th by the SRHS Art Department. Letters will be mailed to the
winners on Monday, April 21St. He said he spoke with Dale Klaus regarding students speaking at
Arbor Day, but he was hesitant.
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Vice Chairman Cardinale read a draft of the Press Release. Chairman Fulton stated she would
handle getting it revised and in the newspaper.
The program was reviewed by the board and once corrections are made by the board secretary it will
be sent to Chairman Fulton to have copies made. Lynn Albury mentioned that she would see if Wal -
Greens would donate the enlargements for the winners pictures.
Lauri and Brad Snow from Sebastian said they would be more than happy to donate poster board and
display board for Arbor Day and mentioned they would be in attendance at the festivities.
B. Homeowners Packet & Tree Summary
Chairman Fulton brought in copies of the National and Florida Register of trees for the tree summary
list. Chairman Fulton stated this item will be put under old business for the May 2003 board meeting.
Henry Madsen stated that at the last meeting he gave a proposal list to all board members and
asked them to review the list and come back to this meeting with revisions. Chairman Fulton stated
that John Almada and Anne Dann were to get together and comprise the summary list. Mr. Madsen
suggested that the list should be comprised by all board members. He further mentioned it should be
a "short" list for the homeowners to choose from. The short list should consist of no more than fifty
trees and plants. Anne Dann and Henry Madsen will both come back at the next meeting with a list.
C. Final 2003 Work Plan
The work plan was reviewed by the board put in order of importance. Chairman Fulton asked board
secretary to revise work plan and submit for City Council approval. The LDC was discussed and it
was decided by the board that the May meeting be dedicated solely to the LDC.
Motion Dann/Cardinale
"I make a motion to approve the 2003 work plan in the order of importance."
VOICE Vote on the motion carried 5-0
7. NEW BUSINESS
NONE
8. MEMBER MATTERS:
Vice Chairman Cardinale stated that the garden was refreshed outside of the Council Chambers and
thanked Chris McCarthy. He further stated that he spoke with Bonnie Swanson regarding a tour of the
schools environmental group and the board decided that as a group they would go out for a tour.
Lynn Albury stated that she spoke to Mr. Moore regarding the Sebastian River Junior Woman's Club
putting a butterfly garden in Hardee Park. The board stated that it would be a great idea.
William Creamer handed out a magazine to all board members regarding trees and plants.
9. STAFF MATTERS:
NONE
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Fulton adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
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