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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03062012NRB�� �������� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone (772)589-5570 Fax NATURALRESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 - 6:00 P.M. MINUTES "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promofing our natural resources" Chairperson Graves called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Robin Graves - Chair Albert Alvarez Gilbert Gordian Jr. Hank Kriss Jane Schnee(A) Alan Northcott (A) Members Absent and Excused: Eric Spokas - Vice Chair Ann Lucier Lori Terry-Bender Staff Present: Ginny Sieferd, Board Liaison Donna Cyr, Recording Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Februarv 7, 2012 reqular meetinq Chairperson Graves had a couple of comments regarding the minutes and asked if she could review her notes before having them approved. It was offered that the minutes could be approved at the next meeting. 5 PUBLIC INPUT: No public input. 6. OLD BUSINESS: A. Earth Day — Saturdav, April 21, 2012 - There was discussion on the vendor list which was reviewed and updated and distributed to the board. Mr. Alvarez said he had been in contact or left messages with vendors that hadn't received an application through Ms. Graves initial mass e-mailing. It was stated that the board secretary updated the vendor list from applications that she received, from emails & from notes by Mr. Alvarez. Ms. Cyr stated that if a name no longer appear on the list, they either Natural Resources Board March 6, 2012 Page Two couldn't make Earth Day or weren't interested in participating this year. Mr. Northcott mentioned that his wife is a volunteer at "Save the Chimps" and he will ask her if they would be interested in participating in the event. At this time there are no food vendors for Earth Day. Mr. Alvarez is going to check to see if Las Palmas Restaurant is available. The DJ will not be able to make the event this year due to prior commitments. Ms. Graves asked if the City had a portable sound system with an auxiliary music source that could be used for the event and Ms. Cyr said she would check on that. Ms. Schnee offered information that the I. R. Master Gardeners is part of U.F. Extension Office and they meet at the North County Library and she will contact them. Mr. Gordian contacted a local ice cream truck vendor and will get him an application. He also contacted a lady named Nancy that does catering in town; he will get her an application also. Ms. Sieferd mentioned that everyone should be forwarding emails to all board members to keep everyone in the loop with who they have been in contact with as far as Earth Day goes. As long as it is one way information only this doesn't break the Sunshine law. The board liked the idea of the different crafts that Ms. Graves brought up for the Natural Resources Board table. Everyone will start collecting egg cartons and jars. Ms. Graves let the board know that Rosemary Bostinto would not be having a table for the pinecone birdseed feeders. At the February meeting, Ms Bender said she would contact Michael's Craft Store regarding donating supplies for our craft/activities table at the event. Ms. Graves will try some other art supply places in case we're not able to get anything from Michael's. The board secretary did update the board on Ms. Bender working on advertising and how hard it was to get a hold of anyone from the Press Journal. Ms. Schnee mentioned that in the past we had a car dealership bring a hybrid car to show off at Earth Day if anyone wanted to try again. Ms. Schnee asked about Waste Management having a table. She said they offered to come to Earth Day and show a video. Mr. Alvarez said he talked to them and they couldn't make it. Ms. Sieferd said she would contact Jackie at HALO to see if they were coming to Earth Day. April Price updated the board on the Great Smoky Mountains raffle giveaway. She is working on Eco Tourism with Michael Hughes of the Earth Day Journal. They are working together on a weekend exchange. We will raffle off a weekend to Gatlinburg, TN and their Earth Day event will give away a weekend to the Sebastian area. Ms. Price said the hotel stays would be the hardest to get. She has been in contact with Capt. Hiram's and Kayaks Etc. Ms. Price will be at the April meeting with an update on the giveaway. Mr. Gordian asked if there was anything on Channel 25 and website asking for vendors. The board secretary answered there was not. Ms. Cyr will contact the MIS department regarding getting this on both Channel 25 and the website. Ms. Schnee passed out a list of places that she contacted last year for advertising Earth Day. A copy will be emailed to Ms. Bender. Ms. Schnee said she would get a flyer to the North County Library and both Chamber locations. She thought it would be a good idea for Natural Resources Board March 6, 2012 Page Three 7 0 0 someone to take a flyer to the Vero Beach Library. Ms. Schnee asked about the wording on one of the flyers she had, it didn't say "Educational and Earth Friendly Booths". Mr. Kriss gave an update on the missing Letterboxes at the Stormwater Park. The box at number one is completely gone. He cleared the area around number three. The others were good. He still needs a book for location number two. Mr. Kriss is going to go out again to double check all the locations. Ms. Graves did a presentation to the Parks 8� Recreation Board on February 27th about Letterboxing. They seemed interested in being involved. B. Book Speakers for June, July & Auqust meetinps: In a discussion with Ms. Cyr, Mr. Spokas said that he wanted to contact Sherry Bowen from Indian River State College for June. The board is to contact members on the list to see who is available for future engagements. NEW BUSINESS: No new business. MEMBER MATTERS: Ms. Schnee mentioned that the board still needs to do one maybe two more island cleanups to satisfy the agreement with the State. The board secretary said she would double check how many island cleanups have been done and get back to the members. April Price said the Waterway Cleanup is July 21 st, which the board always participates in. Ms. Sieferd mentioned the cleanup with the State that we must do and that one is in September. STAFF MATTERS: Ms. Sieferd gave the board information from the Marine Resource Council who are looking for volunteers to help monitor the lagoon. This would be done on an individual basis and not as a board. The Marine Resource Council is also interested in having a booth at Earth Day. Ms. Sieferd let the board know that the invasive plants were removed from the front of the Working Waterfront building on Indian River Dr. Ms. Schnee brought this to the City's attention. 10, Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. , Natu I Resources Chairperson Signature Date