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TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
1. Chair Adams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
Present:
Ms. Adams
Ms. Beckwith
Ms. Powers
Mr. Slattery
Ms. Koerner
Absent:
Ms. Yanchis
Also Present:
Margie Reynolds, Environmental Planner
Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
i. January 9, 2007
ii February 6, 2007
iii February 27, 2007
iv March 6, 2007
On a motion by Ms. Beckwith with a SECOND by Ms. Powers, all minutes were
approved by a voice vote of 5-0.
Discussion began on the merger with the Tree & Landscape Advisory Committee. Ms.
Adams reported the City Attorney recommended the new committee be called the
Natural Resources Committee. Ms. Adams suggested subcommittees form, to address
individual concerns such as Champion tree designation.
Temporary Environmental Advisory Committee
April 3, 2007
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The Planner suggested the merged committee should focus on environmental concerns
such as landscaping, storm water, pollution prevention control, endangered species and
grants; noting the Growth Management Dept. and Planning & Zoning Commission will
concentrate on the land development nature. The talents of members of each
committee will give diversity to a successful hands on committee.
The Chair pointed out the committee could provide recommendations and be a part of
the team working on land management to ensure the City's interests are represented.
Mr. Slattery reminded that the committee was recently invited to comment on a
development that recently went in by the river.
The Planner reiterated the merged committee should incorporate any environmental
issues, storm water erosion control, endangered/threatened species, and landscaping
requirements. She gave as an example: promoting landscaping that might provide food
for endangered species and erosion/pollution control for the benefit of the City
altogether.
Ms. Adams offered that the committee could offer collective concern on projects
because of their expertise and asked if they will be give the opportunity to provide input
on the merger. The Planner replied absolutely.
Ms. Koerner offered that trees are more important than just landscaping which is why
she joined the environmental board as opposed to the tree board.
The Planner offered that a suitable site has been found for relocating wildlife, the tree
board members might know how to make the landscaping suitable habitat which may be
a future committee project.
Discussion followed on the release of the gopher tortoise plan by the state. The Planner
expressed hope that the federal government will assist with acquiring relocation
land/sites.
Ms. Koerner said she would like to see the Wildlife Guardian program start up in
Sebastian. The program stabilizes and transports injured wildlife up to the hospital in
Melbourne.
Ms. Simchick arrived with a bird house so that Ms. Powers can see how much paint to
obtain for the 20 houses. Ms. Simchick mentioned Todd Klitinic wanted to join the
Committee.
5. EARTH DAY 2007
Ms. Adams suggested opening the ceremony, give the Committee's message, have the
keynote speaker, another speaker presentation, and then a break. She suggested two
more speakers and then a break until two o'clock. At two o'clock the band will play until
the end.
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April 3, 2007
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The Planner said she has been promised three weeping willow trees for raffle prizes
from a Pt. St. Lucie Landscaper.
The Planner left at 7:30 p.m. Discussion followed on incidental items needed such as
paper towels, gloves, buckets, soap, paper plates. Ms. Powers suggested the display
of a suggestion box at the Committee's table.
Side 1, Tape ll, 7:43 pm
It was the consensus of the Committee to meet again on April 17~' at 6 pm to continue
Earth Day planning.
Ms. Adams explained that Ms. Simchick donated ten campaign signs to paint over and
place on commercial property to advertise the event. Members announced
acquaintances they would contact to place signs on their property the week prior.
6. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Approved at the 5^ 1 - ~ ~ meeting.
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Williams, Recording Secretary
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