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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01082013NRB Agenda�� �����I HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone (772)589-5570 Fax AGENDA NATURALRESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013 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 natura/ resources" CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 4, 2012 regular meeting 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 6. PRESENTATION: Dr. William A. Tyler III, Professor - Biology Dept., IRSC, IRSC's efforts on student research and what they are doing in the River Lagoon. 7. PUBLIC INPUT: 8. OLD BUSINESS: A. Earth Day, April 20, 2013 9. NEW BUSINESS: 10. MEMBER MATTERS: 11. STAFF MATTERS: 12. ADJOURNMENT: ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECIS/ON MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS /S 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 MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE. 2 3. 4. � .� 7 �� ,rT„"'����� HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone NATURALRESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL: Present: Robin Graves - Chair Eric Spokas - Vice Chair Gilbert Gordian Jr. Gerald Deredita (A) Not Present — Excused: Hank Kriss Pat Casselberry (A) Staff Present: Barbara Brooke-Reese, MIS Ginny Sieferd, Board Liaison Donna Cyr, Recording Secretary Albert Alvarez Alan Northcott Ann Lucier APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 6, 2012 regular meeting MOTION by Ms. Graves and SECOND by Ms. Lucier to approve the November 6th, 2012 minutes as written, was passed. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairperson Graves and the board wanted to wish a Happy Birthday to Hank Kriss. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input. OLD BUSINESS: A. Fertilizer Education Proaram — Barbara Brooke-Reese, MIS Department, gave a presentation to the board of what the website looks like and asked the members for input for additional information for the page. Ms. Brooke-Reese let the board know that the webpage address is www.sebastiannrb.com The Board will forward suggestions to the Board Secretary who will pass on to the MIS Dept. Ms. Brooke-Reese said the website Natural Resources Board Dec. 4, 2012 Page Two will be live before the end of the month. Ms. Brooke-Reese will get the board screen shots of the website. Mr. Northcott noticed some spelling errors in the text and said the Fertilizer information page was very long and could be broken up into separate pages or link the heading to the referenced section. Ms. Brooke-Reese said either could be done. The topic of having the speakers portions of past meetings put on the website was brought up and there was discussion regarding getting permission as well as putting the selections on Youtube and linking to that to the webpage. The members were happy with the webpage. Mr. Spokas said his presentation to his Homeowners Association went well. It was a 20 minute talk and went smoothly. Ms. Sieferd attended the meeting and answered some questions. Mr. Spokas said he and Ms. Sieferd mentioned the NRB webpage was under development and recommended the "After the Storm" video to the attendees. He also let them know that the AmericanRivers.org was a good website for Stormwater regulations. Mr. Spokas and Ms. Sieferd also talked about how to read a fertilizer label and the benefits of rain barrels. B. Earth Day, Saturday. April 20, 2013 — Ms. Graves asked for discussion on changing the time of the event to earlier in the morning. After some discussion it was decided to make the start time 8:00 am and end at 1:00 pm. Ms. Graves said she will send an email to the ED vendor list to see how they feel. Ms. Lucier mentioned to the board all the vendors she had been in contact with regarding Earth Day. Ms. Graves asked if anyone had contacted any bands or musical perFormers and Mr. Gordian said he was in contact with a couple. One is called Dog House and the other is Alesandra Valenzuela. Both play acoustic music. Mr. Alvarez said he spoke to a gentleman that plays at Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant. Ms. Graves suggested that a schedule be made for the entertainment so there aren't any problems that day. Ms. Graves is trying to get some produce vendors. It was suggested by Ms Sieferd for someone to do a more accurate head count of attendees of the event. Other items discussed for Earth Day were finding door prizes and what contests would work this year for the event such as the Recycled Art contest and the Birdhouse Decorating contest. Also discussed were trying to find sponsors for financial contributions for advertising of the event. The members discussed different places to get free advertising of the event. 8. NEW BUSINESS: No new business. 9. MEMBER MATTERS: Mr. Spokas asked if Ms. Cyr had heard from IRSC as to a speaker in January. The board secretary said she sent an invitation letter to Dr. Lunsford. Mr. Spokas will contact Dr. Lunsford to see if he had an available speaker. Ms. Graves said this will be the last speaker before Earth Day. 10. STAFF MATTERS: Ms. Sieferd gave an update to the members regarding the State's Clean Marina program and let the board know that neither the Main Street Boat Ramp or the Yacht Club Boat Ramps were considered Marinas and the City could not apply for the program. 11. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m. Natural Resources Chairperson Signature Date