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NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 - 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian
1. Chairperson Graves called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Excused Absence:
Robin Graves - Chair Ann Lucier
Eric Spokas - Vice Chair Lori Bender
Hank Kriss Jane Schnee
Gilbert Gordian Jr.
Unexcused Absence:
Albert Alvarez
Staff Present: Ginny Sieferd, Board Liaison and Donna Cyr, Recording Secretary
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 4, 2011 Regular meeting
MOTION by Ms. Graves and SECOND by Mr. Kriss to approve the October 4th, 2011
minutes as written, motion carried.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Charles Johnson, Department of Environmental Protection, gave a presentation
explaining the Clean Marina Program and how to make a marina a certified "Clean
Marina ". Mr. Johnson explained the importance of keeping the marina's clean and
educating the public on proper trash management and environmental issues. Mr.
Johnson also went over educating the boaters and fishermen on proper disposal of solid,
liquid and hazardous waste. The website for the program is www.dep.state.fl.us / then
to "Programs" then to the "Clean Marina Program ".
In response to Mr. Spokas' question regarding metal sediment when dredging, Mr.
Johnson stated that everyone has to go through FDEP and get a permit to do any kind of
dredging. FDEP also works with other water management districts when necessary.
Ms. Sieferd asked about pump out grants and Mr. Johnson explained the process. Mr.
Gordian mentioned that the total number of visiting vessels in Florida is around 400,000.
Mr. Johnson stated that it is a multi - billion dollar tourism industry and that is why people
need to be educated on keeping our waterways and shorelines clean. Mr. Johnson said
that the Clean Marina Program has been around for over 12 years. He stated that there
are about 270 designated Clean Marina's in Florida. Ms Graves would like the Natural
Resources Board to recommend to Council that the City come on board with this
program and utilize all the benefits that it offers. (See attached PowerPoint
presentation)
Natural Resources Board Meeting
November 1, 2011
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6. PUBLIC INPUT:
No public input.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Earth Day 2012 — Set Date: Chairperson Graves recommended that the City
hold the Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 21st. All members present
agreed.
B. Measuring of the Bald Cypress in the Buffer Preserve — Hank Kriss volunteered
to go out and see if it is measurable. He will report back to the board.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
No new business.
9. MEMBER MATTERS:
No member matters.
10. STAFF MATTERS:
No staff matters.
11. Being no further business, Ms. Graves adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
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Nat Oral Resources Chairperson Signature
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