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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06032008NRB2 3 4 5. Q m,� 5 ��,�-�T!��W HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURALRESOURCES BOARD MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Vice-Chairperson Wheeler called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and then there was a moment of silence. ROLL CALL: Present: Harvey Wheeler — Vice Chair Todd Klitenic — arrived at 6:15pm Cynthia Schuster Kristi Yanchis Lynn Albury Staff & Council Members Present: Vice Mayor Sal Neglia Board Liaison Margie Reynolds Recording Secretary Donna Cyr APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 6, 2008 Excused Absence: Ginny Koerner - Chairperson Jim Slattery On a MOTION by Ms. Yanchis and SECOND by Ms. Albury, the May 6, 2008 minutes were approved as read by a unanimous voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Board Secretary informed members Wheeler, Albury and Yanchis that their terms were up at the end of June and would need to let her know if they wanted to reapply. PUBLIC INPUT: Joe Chandra, of DoodyCalls, gave a presentation about their company to the board. The company sells waste stations, bags and the clean up service for dog waste. Mr. Chandra was informed that the information he passed out would be forwarded to Chris McCarthy, Parks & Rec. Superintendent. Mr. Wheeler would like an update on the progress of the information in a couple of weeks. 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Wild Turkev Mine — Ms. Albury asked if anyone was able to attend the May 22nd meeting at the County. No one had, but Ms. Schuster watched it on TV. Ms. Schuster said nothing was decided at the meeting. Nothing else was discussed. Natural Resources Board June 3, 2008 Page Two 8. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Wheeler wanted to start having workshops on "Going Green" and on "wind power". He wanted to get caught up with what was discussed at the May meeting on "Going Green" as well as sharing his information on wind power. The board secretary informed the members that workshops were to be used when one topic would take up too much time during a regular meeting. That having such short agendas, these topics should be discussed during regular meetings. If the members felt more comfortable sitting at a work table instead of sitting at the dais that could be easily arranged for all meetings. The members liked that idea of sitting at a work table. Vice Mayor Neglia spoke to the board about the presentation that was given by Mr. Chandra, saying that if the Board had known about it the appropriate people could have been at the meeting. Mr. Neglia also brought up the Wild Turkey Mine project saying it was time to move on to other projects like the City going green, our water situation in the City (such as people that violate the watering restrictions), or other natural resources projects. Champion Tree Dav — Ms. Albury asked if the tentative date of November 15th had been approved by the City for the event. The board secretary will bring that information to the July meeting. Goinq Green — Ms. Yanchis recapped the assignment of the Board to come up with ideas on how the City could go Green. Mr. Wheeler informed the board that there are four levels (steps) of "going Green". He feels the City is ready to take the first step then go from there. Fostering sustainable behavior (ex. turn off lights when you leave a room) is the first step. Ms. Albury suggested a homework assignment of going to the EPA website and getting ideas on how the City can go "Green" and get information out to the public. Make a list of easy things citizens can do to go "Green" and have the list done up so they can be passed out at Champion Tree Day and Earth Day. Mr. Wheeler will bring information to the next meeting about wind tunnels. 9. MEMBER MATTERS: Ms. Schuster asked about the Liberty Park Planned Development. It is a County project which will be located at CR510 and 66th — this is not good for the City. It will have a great impact on our City's waterways. It was suggested that each member email Council with their thoughts. Mr. Klitenic brought up the Wild Turkey Mine project and agreed with Mr. Neglia that it's time to move on. That it's not a City project. He also asked the status of the wildlife signs — where are they? He said that Council liked the idea and they still aren't posted. Mr. Klitenic said he will ask Mr. Minner the status at the next Council meeting. Mr. Wheeler let the board know that he is on an environmental mission and working on the Big Cypress project down in the Everglades. They are finding Natural Resources Board June 3, 2008 Page Three .� � 11 Date boa constrictors, spitting cobras, and many different types of fish that are not native to the area. There needs to be more public awareness to not let fish, lizards and snakes go in the wild. Ms. Yanchis said that Fish & Wildlife has a program on this topic. She offered to get some information to Mr. Wheeler. Ms. Yanchis also said there is a law that says if you catch certain types of exotic fish you aren't allowed to throw them back in the water. She feels it would be a good use of Channel 25 to inform the public of these kinds of things. Ms. Schuster suggested for Champion Tree Day instead of doing a photo or drawing contest have the kids make a short movie or slide show. We could check with Channel 10 in Vero to see if they could play the films. Ms. Albury said she could email the media dept. from Sebastian High school after we discuss this at the next meeting. Ms. Yanchis told the board that she heard on the radio that you can convert any regular car to a hydrogen/hybrid car. Regular cars can be converted into hybrids and the product (it's a cylinder) is called Hydro 4000. There is a website. Ms. Albury asked the board secretary to put the discussed items on the agenda for next month. Mr. Wheeler talked about the work he is doing in the Everglades with the Miccosukee Indians, building huts. Ms. Reynolds answered Mr. Wheeler's question that there weren't any relocation sites around Laconia or Bevan for gopher tortoises. He had seen one with paint on the shell. STAFF MATTERS: Ms Reynolds — Passed out information on "Laptop Lunches" and information on local farms and farmers markets. Ms. Yanchis mentioned White Rabbit farms in Vero Beach. Planetorganic.org is a good website. Ms. Reynolds also updated the members regarding the Periwinkle Stormwater Park and asked if any of the members would like to come out and do a little yard work out there to help the habitat for gopher tortoises. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. � + ��� , Resources C ai �� � � rson Signature �. ��oard Secretary Sig ture . -- - - w���'� � M� , -� ,o,� , ��,c�. C� � . , Nv�� v�ti � � e�. � �� �-�-�-� � p �, � � i (� w r� I,, � �, �� �� �' �T��i . _� HOME OF PELIGAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone (772)589-5570 Fax AGENDA NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, June 3rd, 2008 6:00 P.M. "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the ba/anced re/ationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 6, 2008 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 6 PUBLIC INPUT: 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Wild Turkey Mine 8. NEW BUSINESS: 9. MEMBER MATTERS: 10. STAFF MATTERS: 11. ADJOURNMENT: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECIS/ON 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, WH/CH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL /S 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 AMER/CANS W/TH DISABILIT/ES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPEC/AL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TH/S MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO TH/S MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE.