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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10062009NRBPresent: Robin Graves Chair Eric Spokas Vice Chair Ken Grudens Scott Nelson Barbara Salmon HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2009 6:00 P.M. City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian 1. Chairperson Graves called the meeting to order at 5:57 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL: Excused Absence: Albert Alvarez Staff Present: Margie Reynolds, Board Liaison and Donna Cyr, Recording Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 1, 2009 MOTION by Ms. Salmon and SECOND by Mr. Grudens to approve the Sept. 1, 2009 minutes as written, passed with a unanimous voice vote. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: No announcements 6. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input. 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Wetland Creation Proiect at Hardee Park STILL ON HOLD Margie Reynolds, Board Liaison, explained that the Hardee Park wetland mitigation project was still on hold due to other City projects. They are still working on surveying and cutting the land. There is also concern about running out of time to meet before the rainy season deadline. If we miss this year we will have to wait until next year. B. Pepper Busting Field Trip on Saturday October 24th at Stonecrop Street. Mr. Grudens said that MRC is still on board. They will be sending two men. The Charter High School was notified by Mr. Grudens. He doesn't expect a lot of students. There was a disclaimer put on the flyer explaining some of the side effects of working with pepper trees. Jimmy's Tree service will not be able to help out at this point. The City will provide workers to haul away the debris. The City takes the debris to Vero Beach land fill. Mr. Grudens attended a meeting of the Friends of the St. Sebastian River and he mentioned the project. They seemed interested in sending some volunteers. Natural Resources Board Meeting October 6, 2009 Page Two Chairperson Graves, spoke with Susan Curtis, Head of Curriculum, and a letter was sent to her. A mass mailing went out to the schools. Mr. Spokas will get a copy of the letter and pass it on to the Dean at IRSC. Chairperson Graves will email the letter to the board secretary and the board liaison. The board secretary will contact the City Attorney and City Manager to see if a waiver or hold harmless should be sign by volunteers. Ms. Reynolds will borrow gloves from KIRB. 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Earth Day 2010 Saturday, April 17th The board secretary passed on the 2009 Earth Day folder to Chairperson Graves. A time line will be created. There was discussion on the 2009 vendor /entertainer list and letting applicants know when the 2010 Earth Day would be. The list will be emailed to the board members. A mass email will be sent to past vendors /entertainer to let them know to save the date for Earth Day. The board liaison mentioned that there needs to be a theme for Earth Day. There were contest ideas mentioned for the event: Natural Florida Yard photo contest; Birdhouse contest (for both kids adults); and a Butterfly Garden presentation contest held by schools (Pelican Elementary has a butterfly garden now). One contest will be chosen. Champion Tree program needs to be started up. Trees will need to be measured. The board secretary will find out when the next Pelican Brief will be out so a section can be set aside for Earth Day. Mr. Grudens spoke to a woman and she mentioned there are some oak trees in Riverview Park that looked stressed and maybe the board could put fencing and /or native plantings around them to create a buffer at the base of the oak trees. Ms. Reynolds said she does monitor the trees and they seem okay. Mr. Spokas suggested taking a trip to the park to look at the trees. It was decided that the board was involved in many projects right now and it will be looked into at a later date. 1. Letterboxinq The powerpoint presentation will be emailed to the board members by the board secretary. After some discussion the idea to use Earth Day to introduce and present letterboxing to people was decided. It was suggested to have sample clues and explanations of how letterboxing works at the NRB booth. Also, there will be a table to let children create their own "stamp" at Earth Day. Mr. Spokas asked if a packet was distributed at Earth Day (description of park systems, recycling programs, bike paths). He suggested a calendar from the Natural Resources Board. The board could find a printer to do it for free. After some discussion, Mr. Spokas will do some research on the project. 9. MEMBER MATTERS: No member matters 10. STAFF MATTERS: Set agenda for November meeting. Items for agenda were CR512 Beautification behind the Public Works compound; Earth Day 2010, and wrap -up to Stonecrop project. Natural Resources Board Meeting October 6, 2009 Page Three 11. Being no further business, Ms. Graves adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Natural esources Chairperson Signature ry g 1 i r ,5161 Date 64 lk/t,Ck CI( re Boar Greta Si natia 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 1, 2009 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 6 PUBLIC INPUT: 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Wetland Creation Project at Hardee Park STILL ON HOLD B. Pepper Busting Field Trip on Saturday October 24th at Stonecrop 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. Earth Day 2010 Saturday, April 17th 1. Letterboxing 9. MEMBER MATTERS: 10. STAFF MATTERS: A. Set agenda for November meeting (Beautification of CR512 PW Compound) Recording Secretary 11. ADJOURNMENT: ancF HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589-5330 Phone (772) 589-5570 Fax AGENDA NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2009 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" 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 MAYBE IN ATTENDANCE.