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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06042013NRB AgendaCmoF r - HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589 -5330 Phone AGENDA NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 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 Meeting of May 7th 2013 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. PUBLIC INPUT 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS Indian River County Youth Guidance Program activities 9. MEMBER MATTERS Follow up with Mr. Gordian regard the island plantings June 8th island clean up 10. STAFF MATTERS 11. ADJOURNMENT ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS 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 MAYBE IN ATTENDANCE. Cm of SEBASTN� 4&� DRAFT HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street,Sebastian, FL 32958 (772)589-5330 Phone MINUTES NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, May 7, 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" 1. 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 Eric Spokas—Vice Chair Al Alvarez Gil Gordian Hank Kriss Ann Lucier Alan Northcott Jerry Deredita Staff Present: Ginny Sieferd, Environmental Tech/Board Liaison Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Meeting of 4/2/13 Chairperson Graves asked that the number of vendors noted on page one of the minutes be changed to 50. MOTION by Chairperson Graves and SECOND by Mr. Gordian to approve the April 2, 2013 minutes passed with a voice vote of 8-0. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS — None. 6. PUBLIC INPUT— None. Natural Resources Board Meeting 2 May 7, 2013 7. OLD BUSINESS tV44 A. Review Earth Day—April 20, 2013 Chairperson Graves reported that Earth Day went very well but they lost probably 20 vendors because of the weather and asked the Board if they thought making it a week before or after would make any difference. Ms. Sieferd recommended the inclusion of a rain date. Chairperson Graves said she was disappointed with the lack of entries to the contests and suggested that was because of the brief public announcements that didn't really detail their events. She suggested using a sponsor that will provide advertising for next year. Ms. Lucier suggested targeting the Art Center and Library with posters to get the word out. Mr. Kriss said a radio station broadcasting at the event would be the way to get the word out. Mr. Northcott noted people are looking on the internet for things to do. Chairperson Graves suggested they contact the schools to post on their homework page websites so the parents and kids can see the contests. Mr. Northcott suggested posting announcements on the Park's marquee. Chairperson Graves also suggested the City fund a banner that goes across the road like the Fine Arts and Music Festival. Ms. Seiferd offered to look into that. Mr. Spokas said it would be helpful if an advocate in art community promoted and judged the contests. Mr. Kriss noted the fishing group seemed to stay within themselves. It was discussed that could have been because of the weather as they left when the dark clouds rolled in. Ms. Graves suggested meeting with the fishing group. Mr. Deredita said with guidance from the City, he would approach the company that wanted to advertise for the event as long as they could be considered co-sponsors. Chairperson Graves said she would e-mail the City Attorney to request him to meet with Mr. Deredita. Chairperson Graves described when she was first on the Board; the bird houses were decorated and judged at the schools, so with enough planning they could have the children cast ballots at the schools. Many of the members complimented Mr. Gordian's effort in procuring the bands as they did an excellent job. In response to Mr. Gordian, Chairperson Graves said with enough planning, contest entries could be pre-registered on the website. Ms. Lucier said she sent a thank you to Home Depot and offered to send one to Shady Grove Nursery. Mr. Gordian said he would like to extend the hours from 8:30 a.m. and end at 2:30 or 3 p.m. noting longer hours may attract more vendors. Ms. Lucier offered to send out a survey to the vendors. It was also discussed that Relay for Life is usually the same day and there are many weekend events during the spring. Ms. Sieferd suggested that Ms. Lucier's e-mail include a post thank-you and ask them how they would like to attend next year. 04 4)A —1PtNatural Resources Board Meeting 3 May 7, 2013 6:23 pm B. Report Regarding the Status on Requested Plantings from the Island Preserve for IR 1 Chairperson Graves asked if anyone has heard if plantings are needed. Mr. Gordian offered to call Marc Virgillio. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Reschedule Island Clean Up Chairperson Graves asked when the members would be available to re-schedule. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule a clean up on June 8th. The Members asked the viewing public for assistance in providing boats. B. Ideas for Youth Guidance Activities Chairperson Graves said she was asked by the Youth Guidance to plan an activity with the kids, noting they could make a letter box stamp and place them in the boxes at the Stormwater Park. She said the City might not want to sponsor the kids planting seedlings at the spoil island but they could help at a future main land planting. Mr. Northcott said they could participate in the KIRB clean up. Ms. Sieferd suggested they create and maintain a butterfly or herb garden. Ms. Sieferd said she would check to see if there is an area available in a City park. Mr. Kriss offered to survey the Stormwater Park for a garden location as he replaces the letter boxes. Mr. Alvarez reported the plants they put on Blossom Avenue are still there. 9. MEMBER MATTERS A. Letterboxinq Supplies and Boxes Chairperson Graves said they should probably use smaller books to discourage theft. Mr. Northcott asked if the Board has tried to get some funds from Council. Chairperson Graves said they are an advisory board that is supported by the community with the donation of supplies and things they might need. It was discussed that they would continue to go on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Northcott suggested setting up a time table for next year's event. Mr. Spokas said the music and food vendors should definitely be e-mailed with the survey. Chairperson Graves said she would write up a thank-you for the website. Ms. Lucier offered to follow up with the vendors she doesn't hear back from. Ms. Graves offered to do a formal thank-you to Shady Grove Nursery and the bands. oRA„. 1,4 Natural Resources Board Meeting 4 May 7, 2013 Ms. Williams reported an applicant would be interviewed by City Council tomorrow night to fill the vacant alternate position. Island Clean Up Chairperson Graves said she would pick up the supplies from KIRB for the island clean up. Mr. Gordian said he still has his boat but they could use more. Ms. Seiferd offered to line up the City boat to haul the trash. Chairperson Graves said she would e-mail the web designer to post the clean up on the web and Channel 25. Mr. Gordian asked if members of the public have to sign a liability waiver to clean. Ms. Seiferd said they couldn't ride in the City boat but she would ask the City Attorney if that is necessary. Chairperson Graves said there is liability section on the sign-up sheet but Mr. Gordian could certainly have the public sign something for his boat. 10. STAFF MATTERS — None. 11. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the Natural Resources Board meeting at 6:49 By: Chairperson Robin Graves Date