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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01152008NRB2 3 4. 5. 6. 7. ��v�c ���� �� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Chairperson Ginny Koerner called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL: Present: Ginny Koerner - Chairperson Maureen Cummings-Vice Chairperson Jim Slattery Lynn Albury — arrived at 6:04pm Cynthia Shuster Todd Klitenic Harvey Wheeler Therese Miller Staff & Council Members Present: Vice Mayor Sal Neglia Council Member Dale Simchick Board Liaison Margie Reynolds Recording Secretary Donna Cyr Excused Absence: Unexcused Absence: Kristi Yanchis APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 4, 2007 On a MOTION by Ms. Koerner and SECOND by Ms. Cummings, the December 4, 2007 minutes were approved as corrected by a unanimous voice vote. * The change was to add Ms. Koerner's statement " If the tree has to be taken down why couldn't we take a section and preserve it." ANNOUNCEMENTS: No announcements. PUBLIC INPUT: None. OLD BUSINESS: Ms. Cummings asked questions regarding requirements being a Tree City. She asked the board liaison for a cost breakdown of where the money is used for the trees that are required to be a Tree City. Ms. Cummings brought up the Natural Resources Board January 15, 2008 Page Two requirement of having an Arbor Day and wanted reassurance that including it with Earth Day would be sufficient. Earth Day was discussed and questions came up and Ms. Reynolds said she would contact Ms. Woods regarding the meetings with Vero Beach Earth Day. Ms. Schuster will get details and get back to the NRB (Natural Resources Board). It was suggested to use the Pelican Brief for advertising of Earth Day. The board discussed having another art / photo contest to involve children in Arbor Day / Earth Day. The matter of FCAT was brought up and making sure there was enough time to get the students involved. Prizes and donations were also discussed. 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Turkey Creek Rock Mining — Ms. Koerner did some research after reading an article about the proposed Turkey Creek Rock Mining project. She went to a council meeting and wasn't allowed to ask questions because the matter had been tabled. She then went to a Planning & Zoning meeting where it was discussed. Cynthia Schuster left the meeting at 6:27pm. Therese Miller left some time after that. Ms. Koerner's concerns are health and safety for the community. She discussed a case of a rock mining company down in Miami Dade County. Ms. Koerner explained how the mining was done and the bad mining practice that poisoned the drinking water. She presented a copy of the Miami Dade County judgment on the case. The document is also on line on the City website under Public Records. Ms. Reynolds agreed that this is an important issue but it is a County issue. The County contacted the City to let them know what was going on and requested their feedback. It was mentioned that there is a six (6) month moratorium for mining in Indian River County. Mr. Slattery feels that the Council should have come to the Natural Resources Board for a recommendation. The board agreed and wanted to know why they didn't. Mr. Wheeler feels strongly about not having the mining going on. He suggested setting up testing / monitoring wells in the area. Ms. Reynolds let him know this was already being done by the City's Engineering Dept. Ms. Koerner would like a detailed report from the Mining company. There was much discussion and a motion was made On a MOTION by Ms. Koerner and SECOND by Ms. Albury, the Board would go before Council and offer their assistance on the Wild Turkey Mining by a unanimous voice vote. As many members of the Board should go to the Council meeting on January 23rd. Natural Resources Board January 15, 2008 Page Three There was discussion about going to a County meeting as individual citizens to raise their concerns. Mr. Wheeler will represent the Board and offer the Boards assistance on researching the project. 9. MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Klitenic mentioned having a program like St. Lucie County involving a citizens environmental teaching program for students. He also mentioned the passive park next to City Hall. Ms. Reynolds stated that it wasn't officially opened yet and that it was approximately 400 acres. Mr. Klitenic had an article about wind turbine power in St. Lucie County, that it might be something to look into. Mr. Wheeler said they aren't really bird friendly. Ms. Koerner wanted more information on the wind turbines and on the environment education program. It was mentioned about using the Pelican Brief to go "Green", offering suggestions and ideas. Mr. Wheeler mentioned seeing if we could get recycling bins with wheels. They are easier to use. Ms. Koerner will contact the solid waste authority to get more information on them. Ms. Cummings wanted to know when the passive water park was going to be open. Ms. Reynolds let her know the Stormwater Park is scheduled to be turned over to the City in April. There was discussion on why it had been delayed. It was originally to open in September or October 2007. Mr. Slattery mentioned an area in another County was draining salt water into wells and it was getting into drinking water. There was discussion about well testing. 10. STAFF MATTERS: No staff matters. 11. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. �-t,'U`�-�.� 2.�. Natural esources Chairpers Signature B Secretary Sig ture �-.c.,G- s �.vv � Date �� ������� �� i���i � HOME OF PELICAN ISIAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589-5330 Phone (772) 589-5570 Fax AGENDA NATURALRESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 15th, 2008 6:00 P.M. "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" 1. CALL TO ORDER: � � �l� � 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: c ._ (/ "-'�— 1 � t� N 3. ROLL CALL: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 4, 2007 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 6. PUBLIC INPUT: 7. OLD BUSINESS: 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Turkey Creek Rock Mining - Koerner 9. MEMBER MATTERS: 10. STAFF MATTERS: 11. ADJOURNMENT: '"� < <'�, ` � � ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBAT/M RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS /S MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WH/CH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F. S). 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