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Home My WebLink About10022012NRB Agenda�� , �° ��- �_�, _ .> HOME OF PELICAN ISIAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone (772)589-5570 Fax AGENDA NATURALRESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012 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: September 4, 2012 regular meeting minutes 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 6. PUBLIC INPUT: 7. OLD BUSINESS: A. Wrap up of International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 15th. B. Speakers for future meetings. Approve suggestion of Mr. Jeff Bolling at The National Elephant Center C. Fertilizer Education Program — Update of status. 8. NEW BUSINESS: A. FIND meeting — Eric Spokas B. Earth Day, Saturday, April 20, 2013 9. MEMBER MATTERS: 10. STAFF MATTERS: 11. 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MINUTES "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the ba/anced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natura/ resouices" Chairperson Graves called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL: Present: Robin Graves - Chair Eric Spokas - Vice Chair Hank Kriss Jane Schnee(A) Members Absent and Excused: Ann Lucier Staff Present: Ginny Sieferd, Board Liaison Donna Cyr, Recording Secretary Barbara Brooke-Reese, MIS Department Albert Alvarez (arrived at 6:03pm) Alan Northcott Gilbert Gordian Jr. Pat Casselberry (A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Auqust 13. 2012 Special meetinq MOTION by Mr. Northcott and SECOND by Mr. Gordian Jr. to approve the August 13, 2012 minutes as written, was passed. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairperson Graves reminded the board about the International Coastal Cleanup with KIRB on Saturday, September 15th at 8:OOam. Asked for volunteers from the public for the event and also asked for people with boats to volunteer for the cleanup. Ms. Graves also mention that there was going to be a new newspaper in town put out by the same people that the Vero 32963. 6. NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON Mr. Kriss nominated Robin Graves as Chairperson, SECOND by Mr. Spokas. Being no other nominations, Ms. Graves is appointed Chairperson. Natural Resources Board Sept. 4, 2012 Page Two NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON Mr. Kriss nominated Eric Spokas as Vice Chairperson, SECOND by Mr. Gordian. Being no other nominations, Mr. Spokas is appointed Vice Chairperson. 7. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input. 8. OLD BUSINESS: A. Fertilizer Education Program — Ms Cyr introduced Barbara Brooke-Reese from the City's MIS department to speak with the board regarding the suggested webpage. She asked the board what information they wanted on the webpage and she let them know what she could do. Ms. Graves said she got approval to use DEP's information, brochures and videos for our webpage. DEP asked us if we could add a link back to their website. Ms. Casselberry will contact Charlotte County regarding using their fertilizer label information. The board discussed a lot of good ideas for items going on the webpage. All new ideas will be emailed to the board secretary to be forwarded to the MIS Department. The webpage will include a calendar of events (in calendar form) a weather link (possibly IRC weather updates), and the City's Champion Tree list as well as the information on Fertilizer, Stormwater and Florida Friendly yards. The board secretary will forward the Broadcast policy to the members. Ms. Schnee asked about where you will be able to locate the webpage link. Ms. Brooke-Reese said it can be on the list on the main page of the City's website. She also said we could create a separate URL for the board. Ms. Brooke-Reese answered Ms. Casselberry's question regarding other organizations linking to our page which is no problem and Ms. Graves said she would encourage it. Ms. Brooke-Reese asked the board to put any information to go on the website using "Note Pad" instead of "Word". Ms. Cyr will forward the Champion Tree list to the members. Ms. Kriss mentioned adding information about our Letterbox information. Mr. Gordian will contact the Champion Tree winners and take pictures of those trees for the webpage. There was discussion regarding the Champion Tree program and if non-native trees should be included in the program. The Board Secretary will email the information regarding the program to the members to clarify the matter. Ms. Schnee offered other suggestions to add to the NRB webpage such as the City's current water restrictions, a link to Fertilizer Best Management Practices training for institutional & professional entities, rain barrel information, water conservation and more. Ms. Sieferd will assist Mr. Spokas with his November Home Owners Association meeting in getting him fertilizer information and brochures to pass out. There was more discussion regarding the City's Fertilizer ordinance and if the website was doing enough to let the public know what they should and shouldn't use on their lawns. Ms. Brooke-Reese reminded the board that pretty much anything they want on the webpage can be done and people are more likely going to look at pictures and graphics and not lines of text. She suggested keeping it easy to read using lists & graphics, bright and fun. Ms. Sieferd said using an out-reach program to get the word Natural Resources Board Sept. 4, 2012 Page Three out and guiding people to the website will help. The education program must be multi- tiered. Ms Casselberry mentioned that all the local publications could be contacted as soon as the webpage has been completed. The Board Secretary said an announcement slide could go on channel 25 as an introduction to the webpage. 9. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Spokas attended the meeting of the proposed FIND dredge site in Indian River County where they want to create a Stormwater holding facility off US 1 near Wabasso. Mr. Spokas gave Ms. Graves the agenda items and fact sheet from the FIND meeting for consideration. Mr. Spokas wanted to know if Sebastian had made a decision not to build a Stormwater park at that site. He said SJRWMD didn't favor the decision to put the dredge site at this location. Ms. Sieferd will let Mr. Spokas know if that location was actually in the County and not a City issue. Ms. Sieferd said she would find out what the final recommendation was from the County. 10. MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Northcott said he feels that the loss of sea grass is at a critical level and asked if we could do anything else to make the Ordinance any stronger. There was discussion and Ms. Graves reminded everyone being an advisory board there isn't much we can do except educate the public and children. In answering Mr. Gordian's question Ms. Cyr had not heard from Council Member Coy regarding the status of the power point presentation. Mr. Spokas will forward the glossary that he has been working on to Ms. Graves and Ms. Cyr for the webpage. 11. STAFF MATTERS: No staff matters. 12. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the meeting at 7:01.m. Natural Resources Chairperson Signature Date