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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10012013NRB AgendaAGENDA NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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. Regular Meeting of 9/2/13 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. PUBLIC INPUT 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Review list of previous guest speakers, and choose presentations to be shown on YouTube link 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation by Kelly Nosier - Development and utilization of locally grown food sources and sustainable farming in our area 9. MEMBER MATTERS 10. STAFF MATTERS 12. 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 INATTENDANCE. CITY OF SE T! HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589 -5330 Phone MINUTES NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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" 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 — Chairperson Ann Lucier Alan Northcott Jerry Deredita Hank Kriss Absent: Al Alvarez (excused) Gil Gordian (excused) Also Present: Council Member, Andrea Coy Dorri Bosworth, Planner Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary 4. APPOINT VICE CHAIR Chairperson Graves asked if any of the members were interested. Mr. Northcott said he was interested and Chairperson Graves asked if this could be decided later in the meeting in case Mr. Gordian arrived. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting of 8/6/13 MOTION by Chairperson Graves and SECOND by Ms. Lucier to approve the August 8, 2013 minutes. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS — None Natural Resources Board 2 September 3, 2013 7. PUBLIC INPUT A. Council Member Cov — Fertilizer Ordinance Council Member Coy explained a similar version of the County's adopted fertilizer ordinance would be considered by City Council on September 11 t ". She asked the Board to read the County's ordinance and provided input to City Council at the September 11 t" meeting. She said the County's ordinance prohibits fertilizer application during the rainy season from June 1 to September 30; requires the use of 50% slow release nitrogen and 0% phosphorous; and requires fertilizer free zones around all water bodies. Mr. Northcott noted the Indian River Neighborhood Association's comparison (see attached) indicated that the County is not as strict as the City. Council Member Coy cautioned the comparison was not prepared by the City and may have some discrepancies. Mr. Northcott and Chairperson Graves suggested some of the exemptions such as the grazing live stock and golf courses should be considered. Discussion followed on educating and enforcing the ordinance. It was noted that commercial sprayers will have to take an application course. The Planner reported there are no commercial applicators with their business headquartered within City limits and lawn businesses that are applying the fertilizer as part of their service would be hard to enforce. Chairperson Graves said it was the consensus of the Board to go as strict as they can with the ordinance. Mr. Northcott asked if the City should nullify our ordinance and fall under the County. Council Member Coy said that is a possibility, but they should join forces with the County; and there is an organization that will provide free education programs if all the Indian River municipalities adopt individual ordinances. Council Member Coy offered to obtain a better comparison chart of the two ordinances. 8. OLD BUSINESS A. Update on Adopt -a -Spoil Island Agreement, and schedule dates for remaining 2 Island Clean -UDs Chairperson Graves said she received an invitation from the International Coastal Clean Up organization for September 21 st and suggested the Board join the clean up. The Planner said the City boat will be available for that date. Chairperson Graves said the Board would pick the date for the second clean up after the first of the year. The Planner noted that with the executed contract, Mr. Virgilio applied for a spoil island enhancement grant for their island to include a new adoption sign and enhancement of the camp sites. Natural Resources Board 3 September 3, 2013 B. Review list of previous Guest Speakers, and choose presentations to be shown on YouTube link Chairperson Graves said she thought Mr. Gordian was seeking approval to replay the Elephant Center's presentation. She asked that this be carried forward to the next meeting. 9. NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Graves asked the Board to think about ways to educate people about fertilizer. Mr. Northcott suggested a City of Sebastian Seal of Approval for the lawn companies. 10. MEMBER MATTERS Chairperson Graves nominated Mr. Northcott to serve as Vice Chair and Mr. Deredita seconded the nomination. There was no objection. Mr. Deredita reported that in response to Chairperson Graves' e -mail, he attended an August 15th community stakeholders meeting where a grass root effort was made to get people to consume organic vegetables and fruits. He asked some of the participants to attend the next Earth Day or be a future speaker to the Board. The next stakeholders' meeting will be September 19th For the September 11 th City Council meeting, the Planner advised that because the Board did not take formal action on making a fertilizer recommendation, each of them should speak individually identifying themselves as a member of the Board. 11. STAFF MATTERS — none. 12. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the Natural Resources Board meeting at 6:48 p.m. la Robin Graves, Chairperson Date C rY OF s HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND U 6 a L-011 1/3/2012: Richard Bamlet, Sr. Forester, Florida Forest Service "Top Ten Treasure Coast Invasive Species" 6/5/201.2: Marc Virgilio, Spoil Island Coordinator, I.R Lagoon Aquatic Preserves "Indian River Lagoon Spoil Island Enhancement" 7/3/2012 Dave Botto, Chmn. Fisheries Campaign, Marine Resources Council "Public Awareness of Nutrient Pollution Destroying Our Lagoon Fishery" 11/6/2012: John Lehnhardt, Executive Director & Jeff Boling, COO The National Elephant Center 1/8/2013: Dr. William A. Tyler II1, Professor — Biology Dept., IRSC "IRSC's Efforts with Student Research and the Indian River Lagoon"