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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03042014NRB MinutesafYOF 5EBA5% 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, MARCH 4, 2014 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 — Chair Alan Northcott — Vice Chair Al Alvarez Gil Gordian Ann Lucier Hank Kriss George Millar Bob Progulske Also Present: Dorri Bosworth, Planner Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting MOTION by Chairperson Graves and SECOND by Mr. Millar to approve the February 4, 2014 minutes. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairperson Graves welcomed new member, Bob Progulske. Mr. Progulske said he has lived in Sebastian for three years, is the Everglades Program Supervisor for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and is very interested in the lagoon as well as maintaining and restoring the natural resources in this area. 6. PUBLIC INPUT — None. Natural Resources Board Meeting 2 March 4, 2014 Island Clean Up Chairperson Graves said the clean up was held on a gorgeous day; they picked up 250 lbs. of debris off their adopted island and another 50 -75 Ibs off of a nearby island. The Planner asked for a copy of the report to be submitted to the state for the City's records. Mr. Gordian said Marc Virgilio is making up more "Island Adopted by the Natural Resources Board" signs for their spoil island since the existing ones disappeared. 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Earth Dav Plannin Chairperson Graves asked if anyone would find out how much radio spots would be and then they could solicit donations or they could just use public service announcements (PSA). The Planner added that a paper advertisement will be included in Waste Management's bills to the homeowners announcing Earth Day Celebration /Paper Shredding Event and the sign shop will make some traffic flow signs. Chairperson Graves asked the Board if they wanted to raise funds for radio spots. Mr. Kriss said there is such a wide demographics that unless all stations would be included, it would be a moot point. Chairperson Graves said if there weren't going to be contests, the PSAs would be enough. Mr. Northcott added that National Public Radio has PSAs. Mr. Millar asked for a flyer to give the School Board about a month in advance; he is still working on getting the gas powered school bus as an exhibit. He also said he would need to know how many food vendors would be present for the fire permit. Chairperson Graves said she would obtain the fire permit closer to the end of the month. Mr. Northcott reported that SunSide Fun food truck has expressed an interest. Ms. Lucier reported she has 18 vendor applications so far. She offered to contact the man who does a state -wide program on obesity with children. In response to Mr. Alvarez, Ms. Lucier said she would e-mail an updated vendor list to him so he could confirm vendor participation by telephone. Chairperson Graves said she would work on a flyer for School Board. She asked someone to write a press release and send it out to the pubic relation entities. Mr. Gordian said the Sebastian River High School Green Team will participate by decorating rocks and making bird feeders. Ms. Lucier asked everyone to save plastic soda bottles for a children's activity. Mr. Gordian reported he has 2 -3 music groups coming in. Chairperson Graves said a breakfast vendor would be nice. Natural Resources Board Meeting 3 March 4, 2014 Mr. Gordian distributed a picture of the proposed 24'x 2' banner. The Planner reported the City would pay for the banner and hoist it prior to the event. 6:27 pm The Planner advised the Board that planning for fiscal year 2014/2015 has begun and the Board should put in a request to the City Manager or Parks Superintendent to have an annual amount to spend on Earth Day. Discussion followed on establishing an operating account that they could put donations into and pay for items such as boat gas. The Planner said such a budget has never been done for a board but they should ask. Chairperson Graves said they should begin with private donations first. The donors would receive a public thank you, free advertisement and a tax write -off. Mr. Gordian reported he was going to make up 50 -100 flyers to distribute. 8. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Lucier reported that Vicki from Keep Indian River Beautiful would like to coordinate the next "day of service" clean up with the Board. 9. MEMBER MATTERS Mr. Kriss reported that all the letter boxes have been replaced. Chairperson Graves said she would like to do more next year with children participating. She requested it be a new business item after Earth Day. Mr. Gordian requested to reinstate guest speakers. Chairperson Graves asked the Board to handle it. In response to Mr. Progulske, Chairperson Graves said the speeches are about 20 minutes long with PowerPoint/DVD presentations that can later be linked to the Board's website. In the past the National Elephant Center and Oceanographic Institute have given presentations. Mr. Progulske said his co- worker could speak to them on the rising sea level scenarios and establishing conservation corridors throughout the state. He also said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could set up booths at Earth Day. Ms. Lucier said she would love to have someone come to Earth Day to promote kids nature camp. Mr. Kriss reported the Marine Research Council would be coming. 10. STAFF MATTERS — None. 11. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the Natural Resources Board meeting at 6:39. By: T Robin Graves, Chair Date