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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02072012NRB�� �� �� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone (772)589-5570 Fax NATURALRESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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 promoting 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 Ann Lucier Jane Schnee(A) Lori Terry-Bender Members Absent and Excused: Eric Spokas - Vice Chair Alan Northcott (A) Staff Present: Ginny Sieferd, Board Liaison Sally Maio, City Clerk 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Januarv 3, 2012 reqular meetinq MOTION by Mr. Gordian and SECOND by Mr. Alvarez to approve the January 3, 2012 minutes was approved. 5 PUBLIC INPUT: Walt Steiglitz, Kids Hooked on Fishing, requested to participate in Earth Day on April 21St, to educate children on how to fish for one hour and then have them fish on the City docks for one hour, from approximately 9 am to 11:30 am. He said there would be no cost and said it is active in other areas and very successful. Ms. Graves said she had been trying to contact them to participate for years and received immediate consensus from the committee to have them join Earth Day. Ms. Graves suggested they have a table in the park to direct people to the river. Natural Resources Board February 7, 2012 Page Two Mr. Steiglitz said he will take the invitation to join back to his club members for a consensus. Mr. Alvarez noted his son participated and they are a great club. Mr. Steiglitz said they are trying to achieve a world record of the most kids fishing. Ms. Schnee gave him an application to fill out and Mr. Kriss said the committee wants children brought into these types of environmental activities to educate them. 6. OLD BUSINESS: A. Earth Dav — Saturday, April 21, 2012 Ms. Graves distributed a handout of ideas for Earth Day activities (see attached) . She mentioned that Rosemary was unable to do the peanut butter pinecones and asked for .� volunteers, said that Ronald McDonald is� booked for that day but there is no official confirmation of his attendance yet. Ms. Terry-Bender asked what he had to do with Earth Day and Ms. Graves said the children love him. Ms. Graves said she had not had a commitment from the DJ yet but if he cannot do it she will ask her friend Michael do it, stating the band was too much. Mr. Gordian said he had friends who played folk music and he could probably get them to play, and Ms. Graves said he should invite them. She went over the invitations she had emailed out and some had bounced back, including Master Gardener, Creature Safe. Mr. Alvarez offered to call some of them. Ms. Graves said KIRB bounced back but Ms. Schnee had seen someone at Frog Leg and they committed. Ms. Graves said UFL Extension Service bounced back and she would really like them to participate, and she would like to get the Busch Sanctuary involved. Mr. Gordian said the Sebastian River High School Green Club will have a table and discussion followed about getting kids in the community to help plant trees. Ms. Graves said she knew a man in the community who has a few larger trees to donate and asked if they could be planted in Easy Street park at least to replace the one that was lost, and noted there may be a maintenance issue in planting a larger tree. Ms. Sieferd said she would talk to Chris McCarthy. Ms. Graves then read the list of commitments: Sea Turtle Rescue, Friends of St. Sebastian, Ronald McDonald (maybe), Environmental Learning Center, and Indian River Lagoon National Estuary. Discussion returned to the peanut butter pinecones, and Ms. Graves said this could be done at the Board's arts and crafts table, and people can contact Publix and Winn Dixie for peanut butter, start collecting pinecones, jars and egg cartons and buy eyes and felt. Ms. Schnee said she had plenty of pinecones. Discussion followed on whether it was necessary to do door prizes and after discussion, it was decided that twelve door prizes would be sufficient. Ms. Schnee asked what had become of the Great Smoky Mountain giveaway offer and free rain barrels, noting Donna Cyr was going to contact them. Ms. Graves said it was worth following up on, particularly the free rain barrels and said she would check with Ms. Cyr and if they can't do it perhaps someone else can give a demonstration, noting Coca Cola will donate barrels. Natural Resources Board February 7, 2012 Page Three Ms. Terry-Bender asked if we could send flyers to the schoois and Ms. Graves said it is a very difficult process to go through with the schools, and said we advertise on radio, N local channels, and said the TC Palm is so invested in the Hibiscus Festival we don't get the press, except from VeroNews.com which is on-line news. Ms. Terry-Bender said she would try to get the coverage through the press. Mr. Gordian suggested the Turtle News. Ms. Schnee asked if everyone had flyers and Ms. Graves said she would email them. B. Board Liaison Ginn�Sieferd will give update on Fertilizer Ordinance Ms. Sieferd reported to the Board that their comments on the fertilizer ordinance had been copied to members of City Council and the City Manager has advised her that the fertilizer ordinance will be brought to Council either at the end of February or March. Ms. Schnee briefly advised the Board on action by the State legislature on fertilizer issues. 7. NEW BUSINESS: None. � �7 MEMBER MATTERS: Ms. Graves said she had received a phone message from a child who said one of the letterboxes in the Stormwater park was broken and asked if �omeone could fix it. She explained process to new members who were unaware of it. Mr. Kriss volunteered to take care of it. Ms. Graves told him there are three boxes there and described the contents. STAFF MATTERS: Ms. Schnee said at Crab-E-Bills there is a plot under the tree house that has invasive plants and no natives and asked if we could ask the City to take the invasive plants out. Mr. Kriss said he knew Bill and could talk to him. Ms. Sieferd said she would look into it and see what could be done. Ms. Graves said maybe this could be a project for the Board. Ms. Schnee said it was unfortunate that they are able to sell invasives at nurseries. 10. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. , Natural esources Chairperson Signature � �ate "v Egg cup insects Let your imagination run wild when making these cute little egg cup insects. Kids can use whatever colors they like to create their own fun designs! This idea makes a fabulous recycled craft for Earth Day. Atso, spring into our selection of spring crafts, printable acriviries and tasty recipes! What you'll need: Cazdboard egg carton Scissors Paint: colors of your choice Chenille stems: colors of your choice Craft lrnife, small scissor, or sharp pencil White craft glue Medium and large pom-poms Wiggle eyes How to make it: Have an adult cut egg cups out of egg carton and trim clean. Paint in various colors of your choice and let dry. (See photo.) While egg cups are drying, create insect wings by cutting and bending chenille stems into various dii%rent shapes. (See photo.) Have an adult use a small scissor, sharp pencil, or craft knife to poke a hole in each side of the egg cup, insert wings into the holes. If you want the wings farther back on the body, poke the holes closer together. (See photo.) Turn egg cup upside down and bend ends of chenille stems against the side of the cup to help hold them in place. (See photo.) Using two large pom-poms for heads or one medium pom-pom for bulging eyes, glue them to the fronts of the egg cups. (See photo.) Use skinny chenille stems for legs and antennae. Antennae can be glued right to the pom-pom head. Legs can be inserted in the sides of the egg cup in the same fashion as the wings. Glue on wiggle eyes on the pom-poms to complete the face. Tips: You can decorate your insects even more by adding polka dots. Just dip the handle end of a paintbrush into a contrasting color of paint and dot on. Foam egg cups can be used as well, but the cardboard soaks up the paint better though. Colored wiggle eyes are available at your local craft supply store. AN�Il�'IAL JARS Recycle jelly and sauce jars to hold all your little toys, item, and coins. Give your glass a ne�- lease on life by making these adorable animai buddy jars to display in your room! Makes a fun Earth Dav craft for kids that is also environmentai friendiy. Also check out our other animal themed crafts and visit our Earth Day homepage, which features other fun recycled crafts, recipes and fun printables. �"� ��- �:�>'�° 2_ What vou'll need: Clean, empry glass jars Felt, any color you like Pom poms (for noses) Scissors White craft glue Wiggle eyes Gesso (recommended: Liquitex Basics Gesso) or white craft paint Patterns How to make it: �;� � � � ��� = Print the patterns. �-n�,,,� � � t Remove lid from jar and paint with a � layer of Gesso or white paint. Let dry. - (See photo.) Line the top of the lid with glue. Pipe glue around the outside rim as well. Place lid, glue side down, onto a piece of felt. (See photo.) Wrap felt around lid and rim and hold snugly so glue can begin to grab. Sometimes felt will soak up the first layer of craft glue. If this happens, pipe more glue around the rim and repeat. (See photo.) Trim the excess felt around the edge of the rim. (See photo.) Fill the jar with whatever knick knacks, toys, or coins that you like. Return the felted lid to the jar. Cut additional animal pieces (ears, cheeks, trunks) from pattern to create animal faces. We used contrasting colors for some of our designs. For e�mple, we used maroon for the red dog's cheeks to stand out against its red face. (See photo.) Glue these pieces on, using our finished photo as a guide on where to place them (See photo.) If creating the cat or dog, cut out long thin strips of felt for the whiskers and glue them on top of the cheeks. Glue the facial parts in piace. Use pom poms for noses. (See photo.) Glue on wiggle ey�es. (See photo.) Tips: Get creative and make whatever animals you like. Use jars from jelly, mayonnaise, pickles and other condiments. You can use hot glue for attaching the felt to the lids if you like.