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AGENDA
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, March 5, 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 natural resources"
CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 5, 2013 regular meeting
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
6. PUBLIC INPUT
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Earth Day, April 20, 2013
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discuss Request to City Council for Turn Off Your Lights for Earth Hour
9. MEMBER MATTERS
10. STAFF MATTERS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 589 -5330 Phone
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013 - 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:
Albert Alvarez
Ann Lucier
Staff Present:
Ginny Sieferd, Board Liaison
Barbara Brooke - Reese, MIS
Donna Cyr, Recording Secretary
Hank Kriss
Alan Northcott
Pat Casselberry (A)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 8, 2013 regular meeting
MOTION by Mr. Kriss and SECOND by Mr. Northcott to approve the January 8th,
2013 minutes as written was passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: No announcements.
6. PUBLIC INPUT: Mr. Charles Cardinale spoke to the Board regarding his new business
called Rent a Bike, L.L.C. He gave the members a copy of his flyer (see attached). He
explained the bike rental business and asked the board how he would go about having a
booth at the annual Arbor Day Earth Day event. Ms. Graves said she would email him a
vendor application and welcomed him to the event.
7. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Earth Day, Saturday, April 20, 2013: Ms. Graves updated the Board on what she
has been working on for Earth Day. The members received an updated vendor list
showing 30 confirmed vendors. Ms. Graves said she has been working on local radio
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stations to get some air time. There was some discussion on getting a character mascot
for the event. Ms. Graves said she has been trying to get Ronald McDonald but it is not
confirmed. She said she contacted Harbor Branch because they have a mascot. Ms.
Casselberry suggested Kirby the mascot for KIRB. Ms. Casselberry said she will work
on that. There was discussion to write a general press release for the event. Mr.
Gordian said he would contact the Press Journal regarding getting something in the local
Luminaries insert to advertise the event. Mr. Spokas said that any press release should
mention the contests, entertainers and other special events for the day. There was
discussion regarding having formal judges for the contests it was decided to have a
ballot system and closely monitor the ballots. The board will pass out the ballots for the
contests.
Mr. Gordian said he and Mr. Alvarez will create the schedule for the entertainers. Ms.
Graves said she thought it might be nice to have a Yoga or Zumba instructor come and
fill in between acts. Ms. Casselberry asked about crafts for children, she knows that the
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is great for this kind of thing and she will contact
them. There was mention of having bird houses that kids could decorate. Ms. Graves
said she would make some if we could get some wood donated. Ms. Casselberry said
she spoke to the Green Angels and they have a big mosaic out of bottle caps for kids to
decorate at a kids table. Ms. Graves brought up trying to get sponsors for cash
donations to pay for radio or newspaper advertising. Ms. Brooke -Reese said she will
talk to the City Attorney regarding having sponsors on the NRB webpage and Channel
25. Mr. Spokas said he will do some follow up telephone calls from the list of vendors.
Ms. Casselberry said she would help. Ms. Casselberry also mentioned that she will talk
to some of the vendors at the Fort Pierce Farmers Market. Mr. Deredita asked about
door prizes and if the members need to go out and solicit these. It was mentioned that
some of the vendors bring door prizes so the members only needed to get a few. The
vendor list show which vendors are bringing door prizes. The three contests for Earth
Day are a Recycled Artwork contest, a Photography contest and a Bird House
Decorating contest. Ms. Sieferd said she will contact Shady Grove Nursery. Ms.
Casselberry asked what the cut off of vendors is and it was said that it will be about two
weeks prior to the event.
8. NEW BUSINESS: No new business.
9. MEMBER MATTERS: No new member matters
10. STAFF MATTERS: No new staff matters.
11. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
Natural Resources Chairperson Signature Date
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Alfred Minner
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:43 AM
To: 'Cynthia Carney'
Cc: Sally Maio
Subject: RE: Sebastian, turn off your lights for Earth Hour on March 23rd
Ms. Carney:
Thank you for your e -mail on "Turn Off Your Lights ".
I am not sure if the City has ever formally participated in the event.
In response to your e -mail, I will be placing your request for City participation on
the agenda of the Natural Resources Board. They meet next on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at
6 PM. It will be best for them to consider the item and make a formal recommendation
to Council. Council can then consider the item at their meeting on March 13, 2013. In
this fashion, the event will get serious consideration and publicity from the City.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Al Minner
City Manager
City of Sebastian
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From: World Wildlife Fund [mailtc:ecomments @wwfus.org] On Behalf Of Cynthia Carney
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 5:43 PM
To: Alfred Minner
Subject: Sebastian, turn off your lights for Earth Hour on March 23rd
Feb 26, 2013
Mr. Al Minner
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958 -4165
Dear Mr. Minner,
On Saturday, March 23, at 8:30 p.m., thousands of cities around the world will go dark
for one hour during Earth Hour, WWF's annual campaign to raise awareness of the
environmental challenges we all face, such as climate change.
As a resident of Sebastian, I am turning out my lights and I urge our community to take
part in Earth Hour. Here's how:
1. Turn off all non - essential lights in and around our government buildings 2. Promote
the event and encourage landmarks and businesses in our community to join in.
Participating for one hour during Earth Hour is only the first step. In addition to
that symbolic event, our city can gain recognition for its efforts on climate change
through the Earth Hour City Challenge.
Our towns and cities are already facing the staggering costs of weather driven to
extremes by climate change, and the resulting power outages, flooded roadways,
shuttered businesses, and damaged homes are becoming more and more frequent. Many
cities across America understand these risks and are taking practical measures to
prepare. Our city must do the same.
With this letter I challenge our city to first take part in Earth Hour and then to
participate in WWF's Earth Hour City Challenge! I hope you help protect my family and
fellow residents by preparing for the increasingly extreme weather our community faces.
Learn more at http : / /werldwildlife.org /earthhour.
Sincerely,
Ms. Cynthia Carney
213 Periwinkle Dr
Sebastian, FL 32958 -6217