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Home My WebLink About01/19/2001 1225 Main Street [~ Sebastian, Florida 32958 Telephone (561} 589-5330 [~ Fax (561} 589-5570 City Council Information Letter January 19, 2001 Public Workshop - Schumann Drive Median Improvements As recently communicated publicly, the City of Sebastian is working to implement final landscape improvements to medians along Schumann Drive. In effort to proactively prevent misunderstanding by respective residents as to vegetation classes, maintenance, treatment application, etc., a community forum has been scheduled to take place Tuesday January 30th, 5:30 p.m. here at Sebastian City Hall. This function will also facilitate an opportunity for citizens to provide input on what species of final landscape materials would be appropriate and desirable. We also accepted pro bono services from Mr. Jim Christianson of Releaf Trees to assist the species selection process, as well as other technical advice. The attached notice will therefore be delivered to homes along Schumann Drive beginning later today, in an effort to solicit solid participation. As concerns about Schumann Drive median conditions had been expressed at the City Council level, I wish to strongly encourage those of you who can join us to do so, as I anticipate this matter being resolved once and for all, via participation, input and acceptance by concerned residents. Additional Tennis Clinics at Schumann Park Please find the attached memorandum as compiled and delivered by Chris McCarthy relative to the "Play with the Pros" tennis clinic at Schumann Park. The event, to be hosted by Jerry Berkheimer Tennis Services, will be held Saturday January 27th from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. As with previous arrangements, Mr. Berkheimer will be charged a small percentage of gross bills for hosting such a clinic at Schumann Park. No problems and/or conflicts are anticipated, as it was confirmed that the aforementioned time frame was available to host the respective function. City Council Information Letter January t9, 2001 Page 2 Statewide Watering Restriction Initiatives Many of you have probably heard via various news media reports about watering restrictions being mandated by respective municipalities and water management districts across Florida. Attached is a news release recently complied and delivered by the St. John's River Water Management District (SJRWMD), announcing that the Governing Board declared a severe water shortage and approved additional watering restrictions in various central Florida counties. The declared emergency imposes restrictions for landscape/lawn irrigation to no more than two days a week. As of this action, Indian River County has not been subject to said restrictions. However, SJRWMD is monitoring water tables in our area very closely, as such revised restrictions made become appropriate. I will keep you all posted as to any potential recommendations to augment the City of Sebastian program to that of a two day watering arrangement. At this time however and according to officials from SJRWMD, our current program is sufficient. Reminder - Arbor Day Festivities Just a reminder about the City of Sebastian's Arbor Day Celebration to be held here at City Hall tomorrow beginning 10:00 a.m. This year's event will help initiate new tree and shrubbery planting around City Hall, per the current year beautification plan. In addition, a public workshop will be held by the Midwest Research Institute (MRI) to discuss various future projects between the City of Sebastian and SJRWMD (as outlined in the attached letter by program coordinator Wendy Quick). As with past festivities, numerous public officials will be present to communicate a few words about the importance of Arbor Day and respective initiatives, including Mayor Walter Barnes and County Commission Chairperson Caroline Ginn. As such, the function will hopefully be well attended and appreciated. Enclosure(s): Memorandum/Notice by Chds McCarthy - Final Landscape Improvements at Schumann Drive Memorandum from Chris McCadhy - "Play with the Pros" News Release from SJRWMD Letter from Wendy Quick My Docurn entsllnfoLetter74 OIlY 0F HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MA~N STREET * SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (561) 589-5330 · FAX (561) 589-5570 MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: January 16, 2001 Terrence R. Moore Chris McCarthy, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent Terry Hill, Director of Public Works ~ Community Forum for Schumann Dr. Landscape Improvements We have scheduled a Community Forum for residents of Schumann Dr. to discuss final landscape improvements for the medians. This forum will take place on Tuesday, Jtmuary 30, 2001 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. We will send out the attached flyer to ask residents for their suggestions and comments regarding plant m~terial to be installed. Mr. Jim Christianson of Releaf Trees will attend to offer technical advice. "An Equal Opportunity Employer" Ceiebratin9 Our 75th Anniversary CiTY 0F HOME O1: PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET" SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (561) 589-5330 ' FAX (561) 589-5570 COMMUNITY FORUM TO DISCUSS FINAL LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SCHUMANN DRIVE MEDIANS. Dear Resident, The City of Sebastian invites you to a Community Forum to discuss final landscape improvements for the medians on Schumann Drive. The forum will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chamber at City Hall located at 1225 Main Street. The City would like your input on what type of landscape materials you would like to see planted in the medians. Mr. Jim Christianson of Releaf Trees will attend to help with selection of landscape materials and offer any other technical advice. We look forward to seeing you on January 30, 2001. Sincerely, The City of Sebastian Public Works Department. "An Equal Opportunity Employer" Cela~arating Our 75th Anniversary 0'~ O~ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 MAIN STREET" SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (561) 589-5330 ' FAX (561) 589-5570 MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: January 16, 2001 Terrence R Moore, City Manager Chris McCarthy, Parks and Maintenance Superintendent ~'~ Terry Hill, Director of Public Works c,L~' Play with the Pros Tennis Event This is to inform you that Berkhe~mer s Tenm Services will be hosting a "Play with the Pros" tennis clinic at Schumann Park. The event will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2001 from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM. We met with Jerry Berkheimer and the Friendly Tennis Club on Friday, January 12, 2001 to avoid any scheduling conflicts. "An Equal Opportunity Employer" Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary SJRWMD News Release/January 10, 2001 Page 1 of 3 St. Johne River Water Management District News Release nr01-003 LINDA BURNE~I-E, Communications Director(904) 329-4289 or (888) 250-6109 (Pager) CONTACT: · Zone 3: JEFF COLE (407) 897-4307 (Office) or (888) 250-6062 (Pager) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADDITIONAL WATER RESTRICTIONS APPROVED TODAY FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA PALATKA, Fla., Jan. 10, 2001 - The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board declared a severe water shortage and approved additional water restrictions today in seven central Florida counties hardest hit by the recent drought - Orange, Seminole, Lake, Marion, Volusia, Polk and part of Brevard. The Board voted to limit landscape/lawn irrigation to no more than two days a week, specifically allowing irrigation only: · On Wednesdays and Saturdays for odd-numbered addresses (if needed) · On Thursdays and Sundays for even-numbered and no addresses (if needed) · Before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. (specific restriction in place since 1991) · No more than three-quarters of an inch of water allowed per designated day · Use of reclaimed water is allowed any time While the restrictions apply to all residents and businesses and apply to all water sources (private wells, utilities and surface water), existing tighter water restrictions in Volusia and Polk counties will remain in effect there. In Brevard County, the restrictions apply only to residents and businesses using water (except reclaimed water) from Cocoa and Titusville since water supplied by those cities is withdrawn from Orange County. Additional restrictions also were approved for golf courses, agriculture and nurseries. The new restrictions will take effect on Jan. 15 and will be in place until the Board rescinds the water shortage restrictions. Today's action is part of the District's work to ensure that enough water is available to meet anticipated demands, while also helping to protect water resources from serious harm. "The additional water restrictions are designed to protect the residents and businesses in central Florida from being adversely impacted by the drought," said Governing Board Chairman Bill Kerr. "By reducing water consumption, we hope to avoid problems with dry wells, degraded water quality and the formation of sink holes." While reducing water consumption helps avoid the immediate and typically short-term impacts of droughts, the District has also developed long-term solutions to water supply issues. For the past several years, the District has worked with local governments and water providers to develop alternative sources of water for the public, with some of that focus now on possibly http://sjr.state.fl.us/news/releases/nr01-003.htm 1/11/2001 SJRWMD News Release/January 10, 2001 Page 2 of 3 withdrawing excess surface water from the St. Johns River. The District is also investigating the desalting of brackish groundwater and seawater, and increasing the use of reclaimed water. The District developed the additional water restrictions approved today in coordination with local governments throughout central Florida and is working with those governments to establish enforcement procedures. Penalties will be pursued for repeat violators. The District will work with local governments, community groups and the media to inform the public about water restrictions and the need to help protect the area's water resources. During this time, lawns and other landscapes need water two days a week or less. Watering deeply during this time - two-thirds to three-quarters of an inch - will foster deep root growth, which will enable the lawn to survive drought conditions. Currently, the Southwest Florida Water Management District maintains water restrictions impacting portions of Lake, Marion and Polk counties outside the St. Johns District, and can be reached at (800) 848-0499. The South Florida Water Management Distdct prohibits outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in south Orange County and is considering imposing similar restrictions there that the St. Johns Distdct approved today. The South Florida District can be reached at (800) 662-8876 and the St. Johns District can be reached at (800) 232-0904. Total rainfall in 2000 Total Rainfall Location (inches) Ocala 28.57 Leesburg 26.04 Clermont 24,70 Orlando 28,78 Sanford 30,45 DeLand 28.47 Daytona Beach 40.20 Titusville 38.59 Vero Beach 48,76 St. Augustine 42.80 Jacksonville 39,87 Gainesville 34.46 Palatka 49.25 Rainfall Deficit Below Normal (inches) -23.11 - 23.85 - 26.00 19.39 18.44 27.66 7.77 15.55 2.46 6.06 -11.54 - 17.46 -3.31 Source: AWlS - END - NEWS RELEASE INDEX I MEDIA RELATIONS HOME Contact us here: Webmaster Non-Frames Links to Major Sections of This Site http://sj r.state.fl.us/news/releases/nr01-003.htm 1/11/2001 FF~O~q : NRI-FL Di~imion£407)?22-2514 PHONE k12. ; ~217277~1~ Dec. 136 213[~t 09:,~AM P2 MRII Florida ~vision MIDWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE la*?0 Tre~ Beuleva~, S,;, Ps]m ~, ~od~ ~290~211 Tme~n~e: (3~) 72~7 Decembem 6, 2000 Tea~ance Moore, City Manager City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 3295g De~r Mr. Moore. Th~nk yOU for talchag the t&me to s~peak witll me ~ w~ ~d for a~or~ ~ ~e oppo~ty m ~ the ~fl C~bers on Sa~y, J~u~ 20, 2001. As you ~ aw~e, ~e worship w[~ be ~Id in oonj~cfion ~ the ~ ~ pl~g c~y, We p~ on ~g D~ ~t ~ ~ ~ ~v~ Co~ U~versi~ Exzemion Office ~ a g~ sp~ ~d~g ~e ~o acfi~fies, ~m, ~ph Brown Wi~ ~e St. Jo~ ~ver Wat~ M~c~ Di~ct will be a gue~ s~. ~. B~o~ ~1t be di~u~si~ v~ous proje~ be~n St~ Jo~ ~d ~e Ci~ of Seb~, such ~ Stone Crop. The time frame that the chambers ,Mll be used is tentatively set for 9:30AM tmlil 1:00?M. Th2 lime period shoul~t cove' for the ~ up and clean up of both activities. If there is any additional information that I can provide for you please let me know. Thank you again for all ofyo~ a~si~mce. Sincerely, Weady L. Quick