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Home My WebLink About07032006 TB I..mCF SE~ ~~~-~ HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND TREE AND LANDSCAPE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 3rd, 2006 - 5:30 P.M. *\jlc.-e- &one1r 1. Chairperson ~ry called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. 2. Pledge of allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Neil Lagin Mary Bennett David Rodriguez Matthew Sims (a) arrived late Members Excused Absent: Chairperson Lynn Albury Maureen Cummings is excused until Aug. Staff & Council Members Present: Sal Neglia, Council Member AI Paternoster, Council Member Donna Cyr, Recording Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION Laflin/Rodriguez VOICE VOTE on the motion carried unanimously "l make a motion to accept the minutes from June 5, 2006." 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Bennett recognized the audience and thanked them for coming. No other announcements. 6. OLD BUSINESS: Field trip on Saturday, May 6th, to 554 Agnes Street, 857 Gladiola, and 841 Wentworth to measure for champion trees. The oak tree on Gladiola is a champion and because it is in the middle of two lots both residents can receive a Champion Tree certificates per the City Manager. 7. NEW BUSINESS: Commercial Landscace portion of LDC - This item was tabled by motion unanimously until the August meeting so all members would be present. Invasive Manaaement Plan for I. R. Lacoon National Scenic Bvwav - Mr. Lagin wanted to discuss this matter. Mr. Lagin again suggested coming up with language to present to City Council to make it mandatory to remove Brazilian Pepper Trees and Melaleuca Trees on all owned lots. Vice Chair Bennett suggested that he work on drafting that language. Tree Board Meeting July 3, 2006 Page 2 8. MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Lagin told the board he spoke with SPOA (Sebastian Property Owners Assoc.) twice and they have shown no interest in being involved with the 2008 Plant Sale. Mr. Lagin will try one last time. Mr. Lagin still would like to see the plant sale take off except the Board needs a sponsor to help with all the work. Mr. Rodriguez had no member matter. Ms. Bennett would like to come up with a list and recognize residents that have nicely landscaped yards. She's not sure if this is something that is in the parameters of the Tree Board. It was decided that it is not and should come from Council. After some discussion the Tree Board will make recommendations to Council. Vice Chair Bennett will put some language together for the next meeting. 9. STAFF MATTERS: The Board Secretary presented information from the Mayor. The letter and suggested tree list were recommendations from FP&L and the Mayor wanted to know if the Tree Board agreed with this list. (See attached) The list consisted of problem trees and recommended trees. The Mayor would like the Board to make comments and get back to Council on this list. Mr. Lagin brought up the fact that Wax Myrtles were on the list of recommended trees but they are highly flammable and that maybe they should be put on the problem tree list. 10. PUBLIC INPUT: A gentleman asked the Board about the City putting a park at the South Prong of the Sebastian River. It was explained to him that that was a different Board meeting. That he could go to the next Council meeting and ask them. Council Member Neglia spoke and said the area might not even be part of the City. Mr. Neglia suggested he call the City Manager on Wednesday. Ms. Pat Beckwith is a Master Gardner with the County Extension Service and said their group had a program encouraging beautifying yards and maybe if the Council got involved with this it would be a duplication of effort. It was determined that the Tree Board was looking more at aesthetics of landscaping and would not duplicate what the County was doing. 11. Mr. Lagin stated that he felt that commending builders that do the right thing by saving trees during development, as well as calling builders that aren't doing the right thing, seems to be working in the City. .-* ADJOURNMENT: / t3eVln eJr Ch~~rsO~...jo:m~d the m~~ti~._~f~05 p.m. ~; IIi a, C ii, )\ / '. ..( J 0- . hairman Sign~ture Date / I I I :' / J L.') .* cma: ~ ~ . . --~--" '-~--' .. . . HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 l\1ain Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589-5330 · Fax (772) 589-5570 MEMORANDUM Date July 3, 2006 To Lynn Albury, Tree Board Chairman From Mayor McCollum Cc City Council Tree Board Members Ref. Recommended Tree by FP&L Attached is information from FP&L on their recommendations for trees in both North Central Florida and South Florida. Please review the list and see if you have a problem with their recommendations for the Sebastian area and report back to Council. Residential I FPL I Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place Page 1 of2 Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place Problem trees I Mature size of tree I Recommended trees I Before you dig Small, immature trees planted today can grow into problem trees in the future. Selecting the right tree and planting it in the right place around power lines can eliminate potential safety hazards and improve the reliability of your electric service. In addition, your tree can achieve the proper height and form desired. Use the information below as a guide when planning your landscape design. Problem trees The following non-native problem trees can cause conflicts when planted adjacent to or under overhead power lines. These trees may be prohibited in some municipalities. Any tall-growing tree that could ultimately reach the power lines coull cause a problem. · Australian pine · Brazilian pepper · Schefflera · Melaleuca · Tree bamboo · Ficus · Chinese tallow · Camphor Mature size of tree lOY!lil'$ Some trees that do not present a problem today can grow into problem trees in the future. Always consider the ultimate mature size of a tree when planning your landscape design. Recommended trees 6 ~Qar$ :; ~qat$ __.._"_ " For more information about trees that are suitable for planting adjacent to overhead power lines, visit the list of recommended trees for your area: · N<u1b!Centr.atFIQrida. http://www.fpl.com/residential/trees/right_ tree Jight~lace.shtml 8/812006 ResidentialJ FPL J Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place Page 2 of2 · SQuthFIQdd3. Before you dig Before digging, call 1-800-432-4770 to request Sunshine State One Call to locate underground facilitie~ on your property. There is no charge for this service. Copyright 1996 - 2006, Florida Po\.ver &L,ight Company. All rights reserved. http://www.fpl.com/residential/trees/right _ tree Jight~lace.shtml 8/812006 ResidentialJ FPL I Recommended Trees - North Central Florida Page I of3 Recommended Trees - North Central Florida Large trees need their space so that they do not interfere with power lines I Your safety is important I More informatio The following trees would be suitable for planting adjacent to overhead power lines in North/Central Florida: Needle Palm (Rhapidophylium nystrix) Growth Rate: Moderate Maturity Height x Spread: 8' x 8' Foliage: Evergreen Small, native palm. Shade tolerant, but does best in hot, sunny locations. Very cold tolerant. Short trunk contains spines. Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Growth Rate: Slow Maturity Height x Spread: 15-20' x 10-15' Foliage: Deciduous Spring flowers before leafing out. Known as old man's beard. Cold hardy. Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) Growth Rate: Slow Maturity Height x Spread: 15-20' x 15-20' Foliage: Evergreen Excellent understory tree with spreading growth habit. Used for screening; attracts wildlife. Cold hardy. Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indicia) Growth Rate: Rapid Maturity Height x Spread: 10-30' x 15-25' Foliage: Deciduous Flowers in many colors; blooms from late spring to fall. Cold hardy. II http://www.fpl.com/residential/trees/recommend_trees _ northcentral.shtml 8/812006 Residential I FPL I Recommended Trees - North Central Florida Page 2 of3 Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) Growth Rate: Moderate Maturity Height x Spread: 12-20' x 15-25' Foliage: Evergreen Dense-canopied, with multiple trunks. Excellent specimen tree. Cold hardy. Large trees need their space so that they do not interfere with power lines Here's a list of some canopy trees often seen in North/Central Florida. These large, canopy trees need their space. If you plant a canopy tree on your property please follow these guidelines: Common Name Height x Spread Setback from Tree Shape Power Line Bald Cypress 60-80' x 25-30' 30' Upright & narrow Chinese Elm 40-50' x 35-50' 30' Spreading canopy Live Oak 60-80' x 60-120' 30' Spreading canopy Shumard Oak 60-80' x 40-50' 30' Spreading canopy Slash Pine 35-50' x 30-40' 30' Upright & slightly spreading Southern Magnolia 60-80' x 30-40' 30' Upright & spreading Southern Redcedar 30-40' x 20-30' 30' Upright & spreading Sweetbay Magnolia 40-50' x 15-25' 30' Upright & narrow Sweetgum 60-75' x 40-50' 30' Upright & slightly spreading Sycamore 75-90' x 60-70' 30' Upright & spreading Winged Elm 45-70' x 30-40' 30' Upright & spreading American Holly 35-50' x 15-25' 30' Upright & slightly spreading Pecan 70-100' x 50-60' 30' Spreading canopy Red Maple 60-70' x 40-40' 30' Upright & spreading Up"ighl & Narrow Spreading Canopy Upright & Spre-adlng Your safety is important http://www.fpl.com/residential/trees/recommend _trees _ northcentral.shtml 8/8/2006 Residential I FPL I Recommended Trees - North Central Florida Page 3 of3 You should not attempt to trim any vegetation growing near or on any overhead power lines. Only specially-trained line clearing professionals should work around power lines. For more information about working with qualified tree professionals, visit Tree TrimJl1jJlIt..C_r~lV.s. More information To view a list of trees for the South Florida area, see Recommended Trees - South Florida. For more information and additional recommended trees, request the "Right Tree, Right Place" poster by calling the number located at the bottom of your monthly statement. See the USDA Hardiness Zones Map for more information about vegetation in the state of Florida. Copyright {~)1996 - 2006, Florida Power & Light Company. All rights reserved. http://www.fpl.com/residential/trees/recommend _trees _ northcentral.shtml 8/8/2006 Residential I FPL I Recommended Trees - South Florida Recommended Trees - South Florida Page 1 of3 Large trees need their space so that they do not interfere with power lines I Your safety is important I More infonnatio The following trees would be suitable for planting adjacent to overhead power lines in South Florida: Geiger Tree (Cordia sebestena) Growth Rate: Slow Maturity Height x Spread: 15-20' x 20' Foliage: Evergreen This slow growing tree has striking orange blossoms in the spring. Whether multi-stemmed or with a single trunk, this tree works well as a specimen or patio tree Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus ver. sericeus) Growth Rate: Moderate Maturity Height x Spread: 15-20' x 20-30' Foliage: Evergreen Silver to blue-green foliage provides accent as a small tree of buffer. Multi-stemmed, tough tree adapts well to urban areas. Spanish Stopper (Eugenia spp.) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Maturity Height x Spread: 15-20' x 15' Foliage: Evergreen Narrow canopy and the ability to grow in limited soil space makes this tree ideal for parking lot islands and small landscapes. Drought-tolerant once established. Glaucous Cassia (Cassia surattensis) Growth Rate: Moderate Maturity Height x Spread: 15-20' x 15-20' Foliage: Evergreen Beautiful yellow flowers on an outstanding small tree. Prune to maintain tree form. Ideal for small landscapes as an accent tree. http://www.fp1.com/residential/trees/recommend _trees _ south.shtml II 8/8/2006 ResidentialJ FPL I Recommended Trees - South Florida Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax spp.) Growth Rate: Slow Maturity Height x Spread: 6-15' x 6' Foliage: Evergreen Excellent native palm for use near patio or adjacent to power line. Adaptable to many soil types and shade areas. Page 2 of3 Large trees need their space so that they do not interfere with power lines Here's a list of some canopy trees often seen in South Florida. These large, canopy trees need their space If you plant a canopy tree on your property please follow these guidelines: Common Name Height x Spread Setback from Tree Shape Power Line Bald Cypress 30-45' x 30-50' 30' Upright & narrow Brazilian Beautyleaf 40-50' x 35-50' 30' Spreading canopy Green Buttonwood 30-40' x 20-30' 30' Spreading vase Live Oak 60-80' x 60-120' 30' Spreading canopy Shumard Oak 60-80' x 40-50' 30' Spreading canopy Slash Pine 35-50' x 30-40' 30' Upright & slightly spreading Southern Magnolia 60-80' x 30-40' 30' Upright & spreading Southern Redcedar 30-40' x 20-30' 30' Upright & spreading Sweetbay Magnolia 40-50' x 15-25' 30' Upright & narrow Sweetgurn 60-75' x 40-50' 30' Upright & slightly spreading Sycamore 75-90' x 60-70' 30' Upright & spreading Winged Elm 45-70' x 30-40' 30' Upright & spreading American Holly 35-50' x 15-25' 30' Upright & slightly spreading Pecan 70-100' x 50-60' 30' Spreading canopy Red Maple 60-70' x 40-40' 30' Upright & spreading http://www.[pl.comlresidential/trees/recommend _trees _ south.shtml 8/812006 ResidentialJ FPL I Recommended Trees - South Florida Page 3 of3 Upt:lghl &. Norrow Spreading Canopy Upright &Spr&odlng Your safety is important You should not attempt to trim any vegetation growing near or on any overhead power lines. Only specially-trained line clearing professionals should work around power lines. For more information about working with qualified tree professionals, visit Tree Trimming Crews. More information See Recommended Trees - North Central Florida. For more information and additional recommended trees, request the "Right Tree, Right Place" poster by calling the number located at the bottom of your monthly statement. See the USDA Hardiness Zones Map for more information about vegetation in the state of Florida. Copyright 1996 - 2006, Florida POV>ler & Light Company. All rights reserved. http://www.fp1.com/residential/trees/recommend _trees _ south.shtml 8/8/2006