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AGENDA
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
RESCHEDULED
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 2011
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:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 4, 2011
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
6 PUBLIC INPUT:
7. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Commercial Recycling Ashima Wild of Treasure Coast Refuse
B Earth Day 2011, Saturday, April 23rd at 9am
8. NEW BUSINESS:
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 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.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Robin Graves Chair
Albert Alvarez
Barbara Salmon
Eric Spokas Vice Chair
Jane Schnee
Tara Howe
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian
1. Chairperson Graves called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Staff Present: Margie Reynolds, Board Liaison and Donna Cyr, Recording
Secretary
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 7, 2010 meeting
MOTION by Ms. Schnee and SECOND by Ms. Salmon to approve the December 7,
2010 minutes as written, passed with unanimous voice vote.
Ms. Howe mentioned that the Green Angels environmental group would be meeting
Monday, January 10th at 6:OOp at the Indian River North County Library.
6. PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Presentation by Mr. George Geletkco from Waste Management. Mr. Geletkco gave
his presentation and showed two short videos. There were materials passed out
(attached). Mr. Geletkco has talked with the City Manager about Single Stream
recycling. The State has a bench mark of 50% recycling by December 2014. Waste
Management is working to make recycling easier for residents. West Melbourne has a
transfer station and Orlando has a processing plant for recycling. Mr. Geletkco
answered questions from the board. Waste Management is working with Bolero Oil on
turning yard waste organic materials into bio fuel, used to fuel vehicles. Mr. Spokas
asked where the actual cost savings was to the Florida residents. Mr. Geletkco let him
know the savings was in reducing landfills (Indian River County owns the local landfill)
which cost the public an estimated $350,000 per acre with a minimum of 100 acres.
Statistics show that a landfill costs from cradle to grave is $1 million per acre. Recycling
uses less landfill. One ton of recycled paper saves 4,200 kw -hrs of energy and about
101 gallons of oil. This would reduce our relying on foreign oil.
Natural Resources Board Meeting
January 4, 2011
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Mr. Alvarez left the meeting at 6:46pm. He had another meeting to attend.
Ms. Reynolds explained to the board the specific requirements for industrial waste. Ms.
Howe will get information from Waste Management for the school groups she works with
for the Green Angels. Mr. Geletkco has already given a presentation to the Sebastian
Chamber of Commerce about the recycling possibilities. The business owners were
very interested. They plan on moving forward sometime this year with commercial
recycling and 12 15 months for residential.
B. Champion Tree Program Ms. Graves found a couple of trees that could be possible
champions on Easy and Main Street. She is trying to reach the home owners at this
house as well as a couple more in the neighborhood. There was one particular tree on
Easy and Lake that Ms. Graves spoke with the mother of the home owner. Ms. Graves
suggested that the home owner contact Ms. Reynolds at the City. There was discussion
on the criteria for champion tree scoring and on measuring trees. It was decided that
there would be a field trip on Thursday, February 3rd at 3:OOpm to measure the two
trees that Ms. Reynolds has permission from the homeowners. The members that can
attend will meet at City Hall then go on to the two houses. The recording secretary will
post the notice of the field trip. The recording secretary will also post a slide on channel
25 to encourage residents to have their trees looked at and measured.
C. Earth Day 2011, Saturday, April 23rd 9am 3pm Waste Management is interested
in having a booth at Earth Day and they will be placed next to KIRB. They offered to
play a loop of videos on recycling. Ms. Reynolds will send them the flyer and
application.
The band from last year would like to participate again this year. They are looking into
trying to find a stage. We need a count of tents and fire extinguishers soon. We need
more children activities. Ms. Graves has a contact that has a sound system and he
could be the DJ. Ms. Howe has a contact that is a face painter. Mr. Spokas will contact
a person that could possibly be a DJ. Ms. Reynolds will bring a rain garden. She
ordered 40 trees that can be planted. There will be a recycling contest. Ms. Graves will
bring some assembled bird houses that can be painted throughout the day by attendees.
Ms. Graves will handle the vendor list. She will send out reminder notices and follow up.
Ms. Schnee will handle advertising. Ms. Howe will assist. Ms. Howe will handle
children's crafts /activities.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
No new business.
9. MEMBER MATTERS:
No member matters.
10. STAFF MATTERS:
No staff matters. Agenda for February meeting will only be to discuss Earth Day.
11. Being no further business, Ms. Graves adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Natural Resources Chairperson Signature Date