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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11052013NRB Minutes14 �3 4. 5. 6. 7. CIIYOF *W V HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589 -5330 Phone (772) 589 -5570 Fax MINUTES NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 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" Chairperson Graves called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Present: Robin Graves — Chair Al Alvarez Alan Northcott - Vice Chair Jerry Deredita Hank Kriss Gil Gordian George Millar Absent: Ann Lucier (excused) Also PresPnt- Dorri Bosworth, Planner Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 1, 2013 Regular Meeting MOTION by Mr. Kriss and SECOND by Mr. Alvarez to approve the October 1, 2013 minutes. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None. PUBLIC INPUT — None. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Alvarez reported that he sent two consent forms out to minors that participated in the island clean -up and he was waiting to receive those back to post pictures on the website. Natural Resources Board Meeting 2 Page Two 8. NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Graves reported that the Capt. Hiram's River Challenge Triathlon is being held to raise awareness for the Indian River Lagoon and asked that it be displayed on the Board's website. She also handed out an e-mail from Judy Orcutt about the Lagoon coalition news and invited the Board to keep the ideas coming. In response to Mr. Kriss, the Planner said the Triathlon's profits were to be split equally between three organizations trying to help the Lagoon and it was supported by City Council at a recent meeting. Chairperson Graves asked to take the 2013 Earth Day thank you off the website and to display a link to the Stormwater- Illicit Discharge PowerPoint presentation recently prepared by Neel- Schaffer for the City's Stormwater discharge audit. Discussion — Earth Day 2014 • Tentative Date: Saturday, April 19, 2014 In response to a suggestion to rename the 2014 Earth Day and include a community shredding event if possible, Chairperson Graves said she loved the idea of recycling but wanted to keep the event called "Earth Day." Mr. Gordian seconded her comment. Mr. Kriss said he did not have a preference as long as the event was not partnered with the fishing club. The Planner reported they are penciled in to use Riverview Park for April 19, 2014 but the Parks and Recreation Department will be using the stage for a couple of hours that morning for the Easter egg hunt. She also noted the Art Club has reserved the Park for April 5; the Craft Club has reserved April12; and the Relay for Life has reserved the Park and stage for April 26. Discussion followed on combining the groups and their events and maybe holding Earth Day on May 3ra. The Planner offered to check the weekends reserved for the Art Club and if a community shredding event would even be possible with Waste Management. Chairperson Graves asked to save the April 19th date with the Easter egg hunt and she will get in touch with the fishing club to discuss their participation. Discussion followed on the possibility of May 3 r being a more optimal day with sole use of the Park and stage. After the Planner checks the schedule for April 19th and May 3ra the Board will decide the event date at the next meeting. • Initial Organization — Committees Chairperson Graves asked which part the members want to be involved in. Mr. Kriss asked for a list of what is needed. Chairperson Graves said some of the duties would be contacting the media, raising funds to advertise and broadcast, contacting vendors, and contacting the conservation groups. Natural Resources Board Meeting 3 Page Three She offered to make a list of the different categories that need to be accomplished and they can sign up at a future meeting. Vendors 9. MEMBER MATTERS Mr. Kriss reported that he checked on the letter boxes at the Stormwater Park and only found part of one box. He asked if they wanted to continue with the boxes. Chairperson Graves gave him permission to continue the boxes. He offered to buy some eraser stamps and boxes to replenish the locations. Chairperson Graves said she too would carve some stamps to place in the future boxes. Mr. Gordian asked if the Board was still permitted to clean the spoil islands and when the permit expired. Chairperson Graves said the agreement was just renewed and in response to Mr. Alvarez, they would probably go out after the first of the year for the next clean up. 10. STAFF MATTERS — None. 11. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the Natural Resources Board meeting at 6:37 p.m. By: 41 Ch irperson Robin Graves Date