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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09152008NRB2. 3 4. 5 cm��uF ���"� �+,� ,� _ � _ �. � � �� MOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 - 6:00 P.M. City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian Chairperson Koerner called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL: Present: Ginny Koerner - Chairperson Lynn Albury Todd Klitenic -arrived at 6:17pm Cynthia Schuster Staff & Council Members Present: Board Liaison Margie Reynolds Recording Secretary Donna Cyr Unexcused Absence: Jim Slattery Because of a lack of quorum the meeting became a workshop until Mr. Klitenic arrived. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Award for member Cvnthia Schuster. An award was presented to Ms. Schuster for all her hard work on Earth Day. There was discussion about the Periwinkle Stormwater Park project. Everyone felt it was a worthwhile educational cleanup project. Meeting resumed at 6:17pm when quorum was reached. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 5, 2008 On a MOTION by Ms. Albury and SECOND by Mr. Klitenic, the August 5, 2008 minutes were approved as they stand by a unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 6, 2008 On a MOTION by Ms. Schuster and SECOND by Ms. Albury, the September 6, 2008 minutes were approved with noted changes* by a unanimous voice vote. * add names of Mr. Ron Schuster & Mr. Ed Koerner as well as Mr. Chris McCarthy and Mr. Antoine Van Meir. Natural Resources Board Sept. 15, 2008 Page Two 6. PUBLIC INPUT: Charles Cardinale, Sebastian, offered his assistance to the Board. Mr. Cardinale was a Tree Board member for seven years. There was discussion about getting more people involved and interested in being on the Board. Mr. Cardinale passed out a 2007 article from the Press Journal on solar energy. There was discussion on inviting Bob Reedy (from the Florida Solar Energy Center) to speak at Earth Day about solar energy. Anne Putman, spoke about ways to get press coverage for the Board and letting people know what the Board has done to help the City. Chairperson Koerner let the Board know she will be giving a power point presentation to Council at the Sept. 24th Council meeting. With the Board approval she will be discussing the goals of the board, what has been accomplished and what the board is presently working on. She would like to give a presentation once a quarter to Council. Cindy Falco, Sebastian, would like to see the board do a hands-on project involving local teens once a month. Jim Sunnycalb, Sebastian, mentioned that he has been recruiting people for the Board. He spoke about people not wanting to be on the Board but are still willing to help out on projects. Mr. Sunnycalb offered his website to help advertise events of the Natural Resources Board. Cindy Falco, offered suggestions about getting exposure in the newspaper. 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Champion Tree Clinic — The event is Saturday, November 15th at Friendship Park from 9am — 11 am. There will be four (4) trees planted at Periwinkle Stormwater Park in honor of Champion tree day. Ms. Reynolds informed the Board that she has spoken with Channel 10 regarding contest for event. After discussion it was decided that there would not be sufficient time to have the contest. Mr. Cardinale will give a demonstration on measuring champion trees. Refreshments would be just beverages without food. Mr. Klitenic was asked to help paint signs. All members were asked to try to get donations for prizes. Beth Powell will be asked if she would like to be a speaker and have a booth at the event. Ms. Schuster will contact Nancy at Green Team and see if they would like to have a booth. Mr. Sunnycalb accepted the offer to have a booth. Chairperson Koerner will invite KIRB to have a booth. Chairperson Koerner will contact the local Extension office about getting seedlings and see if they want to have a booth. Dr. Richard Baker will be asked to be a speaker. Different hands-on projects for kids were suggested. Ms. Reynolds will collect different items for educational hand outs. B. Goinq Green — Recvcle Bins for Citv Parks - City employee Bucky Gerber will be making the test recycle bins for Riverview Park. Ms. Reynolds let the Board know that the money collected can not go back for Board use. Natural Resources Board Sept. 15, 2008 Page Three The victory garden concept and new docking to help the aquatic preserve was discussed again. Chairperson Koerner told the Board about the Indian River County Utilities Wetlands Treatment Facility in Vero Beach. She explained the filtering process that they use and also mentioned that it is a wonderful place to see a lot of birds. 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Revisit Board Goals — discussed during previous topic of recycling. 9. MEMBER MATTERS: Todd Klitenic asked if any members heard about the Board operating from September to April and no one had. Mr. Klitenic apologized to the Board and to Margie Reynolds regarding his going to talk to Council. He said it wasn't personal. 10. STAFF MATTERS: Ms. Reynolds showed the Board a sign that she had made that will be posted at Periwinkle Stormwater Park. It recognizes the Natural Resources Board. Ms. Cyr asked to set the agenda for the next meeting at the end of every meeting. The Board liked the idea and set the agenda. Agenda items: Set up dates for field trips for measuring tree on Coverbrook Lane, cleaning up the native garden in front of KIRB's office and Champion Tree Clinic. 11. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. i Nat I Resources irperson Signature B Secretary Sig ure Date �� �' AS"TIGq,,� ,� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone (772)589-5570 Fax AGENDA NATURALRESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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" CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 5, 2008 Regular Meeting Sept. 6, 2008 Special Meeting / Field Trip 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Award for member Cynthia Schuster 6 PUBLIC INPUT: 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Champion Tree Day — Friendship Park — November 15, 2008 1. Update status — Signs, Contest, handouts for citizens about going green B. Going Green 1. Recycle Bins (glass & Alum) for City Parks 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Revisit Board Goals 9. MEMBER MATTERS: 10. STAFF MATTERS: A. Periwinkle Stormwater Park Habitat Management - Update 11. ADJOURNMENT: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEED/NGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TEST/MONY AND EV/DENCE 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 W/TH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORD/NATOR AT (407)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEET/NG. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE.