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Home My WebLink About05062008NRB2. 3 4 �� 5��,�,�Ti�V HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Chairperson Koerner called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL: Present: Ginny Koerner - Chairperson Todd Klitenic — arrived at 6:08pm Jim Slattery Cynthia Shuster Kristi Yanchis — arrived at 6:15pm Lynn Albury Staff & Council Members Present: Vice Mayor Sal Neglia Board Liaison Margie Reynolds Recording Secretary Donna Cyr APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 1, 2008 Excused Absence: Harvey Wheeler — Vice Chair On a MOTION by Ms. Albury and SECOND by Ms. Koerner, the April 1, 2008 minutes were approved as read by a unanimous voice vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Slattery informed the Board that he will be absent for the June, July and August meetings. Chairperson Koemer let the Board know that she will be absent for the June meeting. Q PUBLIC INPUT: No public input. 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Earth Day Wrap-Up — Everyone felt it went well and had a good time. It was suggested that the raffle be handled different next year, have drawings throughout the day and you must be present to win. Everyone agreed. Ms. Koerner was disappointed with the publicity after the event. Very little press coverage. Ms. Reynolds did say there was a picture in the Hometown News the next day. There is also going to be a picture of the event in the Pelican Brief. There is a list of vendors that were present. The Board secretary has a copy of the list (see attached). The length of Earth Day was too long. Also, it was suggested that the Board works in shifts at the booth. That way no one person is Natural Resources Board May 5, 2008 Page Two there aii day. The outreach of the event was very good. It was suggested that in six months letters should be sent to the vendor list to remind them about Earth Day 2009. The Thank You letters will go out May 7th. A"rain date" should be addressed. More advertising was suggested for next year. The park application was completed for the 2009 Earth Day. The Board wants to wait for three months before going to Council. The date is April 18th with a rain date for the 19th. The time is going to be 10am — 3pm. The Board is leaning towards Riverview Park for Earth Day and Friendship Park for Arbor Day/Champion Tree Clinic. The Board is going to try to get the State parks involved. The Board secretary is going to check with the City Manager to see if we charge for vendors for a booth. B. Wild Turkev Mine — Mr. Slattery mentioned that the County is having another meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 9:OOam. Mr. Slattery urged the Board members to be there. The County will be discussing the projected traffic impact and nuisance issues (wind direction, noise and dust pollution, etc.). There was discussion that the Board needs to stay on top of this project and not let any of their recommendations fall through the cracks. There was some discussion on "controlled burns". They are actually a benefit to the environment such as seeding of certain trees, Scrub Jay management, and Gopher tortoise management. 8. NEW BUSINESS: Board members ideas on going "Green": Ms. Reynolds suggested the US EPA's website has a lot of good ideas for going Green. Ms. Koemer ideas: 1. Recycling receptacles for Aluminum and Glass in City Parks. 2. Water treatment companies donating their left over barrels to be used for "Rain Barrels" for citizens. 3. Solar power for park use (fountains and lighting) 4. Wind power 5. Paperless (towels) bathrooms in the City Vice Mayor Neglia suggested recycling bins for plastic shopping bags at the City. Ms. Yanchis ideas: 1. Watering wisely 2. Planting native plants 3. Innovative pest management for City Parks 4. Turning the A/C to a higher temperature in the off hours in City Buildings. 5. Using "green" cleaning products (like vinegar & water and baking soda). 6. Showcase the Rain Barrel at City Hall. It was suggested to showcase the Rain Barrel as soon as possible — which would be a good item for 2008 To Do List for the Natural Resources Board. Ms. Schuster teft at 7:OOpm. Natural Resources Board May 5, 2008 Page Three Mr. Slattery recommended that the City be the first in the United States to forbid the sale of "gasohol". He feels it is the most inefficient way to use com to make alcohol. He stated he worked on this project 30 yrs ago and there are other �cinds of grasses that are better. Alcahol is less efficient that gasoline. 9. MEMBER MATTERS: No member matters. 10. STAFF MATTERS: Ms Reynolds mentioned the Board could create public awareness campaigns. Ms. Reynolds mentioned that Vice Mayor Neglia suggested writing a letter to SPOA (Sebastian Property Owners Association) to see if they would like to be involved in Earth Day next year. Ms. Reynolds asked the Board for approval to take the Sea Grape tree that was never picked up from Earth Day to be donated to the City to be raffled of and the money go into the City employee emergency fund. All members were in agreement. The Board secretary reminded the Board that they needed to schedule and start working on a Champion Tree CliniGArbor Day. The date of November 15th was tentatively scheduled with a time of 10:OOam — 2:OOpm. The event will be at City Hall /Friendship Park. Chairperson Koemer will check with the City Manager regarding a Memorial Tree program. Ms. Koerner to do some research on the program and plaques. It was decided to get a sign posting application for signs for the Tree Clinic. 11. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. C� -�G►a,� �� wh.�� Natural Resources Chairperson Signature Board Secretary Signature (�_,5Q- o� Date EARTH DAY 2008 VENDOR LIST Eddie Cafisse (Fierce Eagle Eye) Tina Cary SHADOW BAND of the ME'TIS NATION EXFUZE ph# 321-777-5942 ph# 772-567-9953 or 508-7375 email: kwahu3 earthlink.net CharTara Albert Spiritual Path Foundation INFINIT GROWTH NEWTORK Spiritweaver 442-845-7966 321-951-8774 Barbara Brooks GRF (Global Ren Fuels) VERO BAGS (reusable bags) Biodiesel Powered Car — VW 772-473-9090 772-299-7980 Indian River Master Gardeners Tanya Goldsmith 772-778-8198 Pat Brown, Dealer Chuck-Mayta Gomez OUR VITAL EARTH PURE PRODUCE 772-778-2986 8875 Fleming Grant Rd. email: wormsfrompat@gmail.com Micco, FL 32976 772-664-3657 Suzie Sunkel Sarah Morley BLOOMING SASSY MARKETING 2130 Cardova Ave SHAKLEE Vero Beach, FL 32960 suzie(a�bloominqsassy.com 772-562-4966 772-978-0506 Rich Costanzo Jr. Dewing Wellness 1557 Emerson Lane 407-584-8080 Sebastian, FL 32958 Richard _dewingwellness.com 772-834-4015 772-567-3104 Heather Stapleton, Education Co-Ord John J. Drudak ELC 650 2nd Lane 255 Live Oak Drive Vero Beach, FL 32962 Vero Beach, FL 32963 Heather discoverELC.or Kristen Beck Jackie The Clown KAYAKS ETC Vero Beach, FL 772-794-9900 772-564-8064 ka aksetc rosn.com KIRB (Keep Indian River Beautiful) Advantage A/C or IR LLC P.O. Box 973 Steve Bohn �asi � Vero Beach, FL 32961 c;��l��-�c�� , rn 772-388-54?? J J� Tammie K Davenport Gloria L. Richmond TammieKniqht c(�.aol.com P.O. Box 650976 Vero Beach, FL 32965 772-643-8381 Brooke Hutton Faith, Hope & Chocolate! The Willow School Julia Best (employee) 950 43rd Ave Gina Battle, Owner Vero Beach, FL 772-567-1414 Bqh4runninq�aol.com 772-770-0758 Carrie Brubaker Kelly Brown cbrubaker(a�irchs.org Indian River Habitat for Humanity 231-736-9754 772-562-9860 x218 kell brown fdn.com Jacquelyn Petrone Charlene Brennan HALO showbirdz(c�aol.com 772-589-7297 407-973-0093 moxas aol.com Friends of St. Sebastian River Roger Leving 772-589-0636 Dreamers Crafts info fssr.or 772-879-1042 Laurie Flynn Dennis Bartholem, Exec. Director BROKEN OAK FARM SUN UP OF INDIAN RIVER 13575 83rd St 2455 5th St. SW Fellsmere, FL 32946 Vero Beach, FL 32962 772-770-6626 www.sunupofir.org Guy Gutchen Roberts FOLK HEMP Troop 733 772-453-3077 772-234-4863 Anna Coulter Big Brothers Big Sisters Eco-Colour Vero office: 772-770-6000 810-338-1668 St. Lucie (main office) 772-466-8535 �� :�� r!'�� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589-5330 Phone (772) 589-5570 Fax AGENDA NATURALRESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 5th, 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" Y� �� 1. CALL TO ORDER: �� 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 1, 2008 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 6 PUBLIC INPUT: 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Wrap Up Earth Day (April 19, 2008) — Cynthia Schuster B. Wild Turkey Mine 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Boards ideas on going "Green" 9. MEMBER MATTERS: 10. STAFF MATTERS: 11. ADJOURNMENT: � � C� �� 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 VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH 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). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE.