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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01092007 EB~rvc~ SET~N HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007 - 6:00 P.M. UPSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Chair Adams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge was not recited due to absence of a flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Dale Simchick Larry Birchmeyer Pat Beckwith Trish Adams Kristi Yanchis Diane Powers Jim Slattery Excused Absences: Jane Kresge Also Present: Council Member Sal Neglia Growth Management Director Rebecca Grohall Environmental Planner/Staff Liaison Margie Reynolds Recording Secretary Jeanette Williams 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. December 5, 2006 Meeting On a MOTION by Ms. Yanchis with a SECOND by Mr. Slattery the minutes were approved with a voice vote of 7-0. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT -none. Temporary Environmental Advisory Committee January 9, 2007 Page Two 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Introduce New Environmental Planner Members of the Committee introduced themselves. The Growth Management Director introduced Margie Reynolds who will serve as staff liaison. Ms. Reynolds stated she has been doing land mitigation and development for seventeen years in four different states and many jurisdictions. She has lived in Sebastian for the past three years and grew up in the Miami area. The Growth Management Director stated she will help with site plan review, onsite mitigation, keep an eye on good development and her position will be ever-evolving. She also said Ms. Reynolds recently helped with the "relocation" of tortoises instead of "take" at the Bristol Lakes project. Council Member Neglia asked how will the City know the tortoises have been relocated. The Growth Management Director stated Ms. Reynolds could be on- site daily . Ms. Yanchis explained that the mitigation receipt will show an amount that is calculated for each tortoise. Ms. Adams recommended the developers contribute management dollars in addition to relocation costs. The Growth Management Director stated an ordinance might address this short term but long term an environmental fee could be collected by the county. Ms. Adams suggested smaller, flat fee for everyone because everyone impacts and enjoys the environment. Discussion followed on how much land is left for conservation. The Growth Management Director stated she appreciates the environmental position and the interest this Council has shown towards the environment. A young student joined the meeting at this point and the Chair invites her to ask questions at any time. She stated her attendance is a class assignment. 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Earth Day 2007 Update Ms. Adams stated that Council approved the event and read a list of confirmed speakers. Council Member Neglia asked for turtle or hermit crab races. Ms. Adams advised him to get Ilka Daniels' support for something like this. 2 Temporary Environmental Advisory Committee January 9, 2007 Page Three Discussion followed on possible activities and donations. The Growth Management Director stated she would be willing to man a table and assist children with making pine cone bird feeders. She also offered to ensure an event advertisement in the Pelican Brief; flyers; and sponsor sign. Tape 1, Side 11, 6:50 pm See attached list from Chair outlining member assignments. B. Gopher Tortoise Ordinance Request Update Ms. Simchick reported that there were many legalities to consider and Ms. Reynolds would probably be assigned to look into this. Ms. Reynolds said other jurisdictions have adopted ordinances that have been successful and unsuccessful. Ms. Adams stated the state hoped to have regulations in place by June. Ms. Grohall reminded their current interaction with developers is working well. Ms. Adams suggested that Ms. Reynolds receive the e-mailed information from the stakeholder group. Ms. Reynolds reported that Indian River County is currently working on recipient sites and relocation efforts. Discussion followed on ways to project a show or videos at Earth Day. 8. SET NEXT AGENDA It was the consensus of the committee to continue planning Earth Day at the next meeting. The Recording Secretary will send out weekly a-mails to members advising of their progress. 9. Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Approved at the ~~, 0 meeting. Trish Ada Williams, Recording Secretary