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AGENDA
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 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"
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 1, 2014 Regular Meeting
5. CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS
• Submit Nominations for Chairmanship
• Submit Nominations for Vice Chairmanship
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. PUBLIC INPUT
8. OLD BUSINESS
o Oyster Mats Project update
9. NEW BUSINESS
o Island Cleanup
10. MEMBER MATTERS
o Additions to Board Website
11. STAFF MATTERS
o PowerPoint Presentation Updates
o Overflow Parking at Riverview Park
o Railway Field Diagnostic
o Quiet Zone Crossings
12. ADJOURN
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MINUTES
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 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 Natural Resources Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL:
John Brady
Gil Gordian
Robin Graves - Chair
George Millar
Alan Northcott — Vice Chair
Bob Progulske
James Clifton
Rose Harris
Absent:
Ann Lucier (excused)
Also Present:
Frank Watanabe, P.E., Community Development Director /City Engineer /Airport Manager
Cindy Watson, Environmental Specialist/Airport Administrator
Barbara Brooke - Reese, Electronic Records & Information Manager
Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, 2014 Regular Meeting
Members asked for two corrections to the minutes.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. Introduction of New Alternate Member Rose Harris
Ms. Harris introduced herself.
Introduction of New Alternate Member James Clifton
Mr. Clifton introduced himself.
The rest of the Board members gave brief introductions of themselves.
6. PUBLIC INPUT: None
Natural Resources Board
July 1, 2014
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7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Implement Ovster Mat Proiect As Tasked by Council
i. Identify a Natural Resource Board Project Manager
ii. Develop the Work Scope
a. Environmental Assessment
b. Permitting
C. Construction of Mats
iii. Schedule
The Environmental Specialist advised they should pick a project manager and then
develop a work scope. In response to the Board members asking what would be
involved, the Specialist said an environment assessment would need to be done,
permits obtained, and then the construction of mats. She said the Board should identify
funding sources such as grants. Chairperson Graves offered to check on possible grant
sources through individuals she knows.
Discussion followed on having Mr. Northcott, Mr. Millar, and Mr. Progulske lead the
project; there won't be any problem in finding volunteers to construct the mats.
Chairperson Graves offered to scan and e-mail the packet of information provided by the
Specialist.
Mr. Gordian asked who will do the placement assessments and if a Board member will
accompany the assessor to learn the location. Ms. Harris said the Nature Conservancy
helped to place the Vero Beach mats.
Mr. Gordian suggested the Sebastian River High School Green Club might have a small
piece of land to store the mats and help propose an alternative construction method. Mr.
Progulske added that his son recently made a mat with a jute at the Environmental
Learning Center.
9. MEMBER MATTERS
In response to Chairperson Graves, the Specialist said the Board will have money in
next year's budget but she wasn't sure how much.
Discussion followed on boat availability for the July 26th Marine Industries Association
Clean up that the Board will participate in.
Mr. Gordian said he will make a sign box to display "Island Adopted by the Natural
Resources Board," and asked the City to provide a metal post to replace the stolen sign
from their spoil island.
Mr. Gordian also asked the City for two "Keep the Island Clean" signs to be posted at the
Main Street Boat Ramp and Yacht Club Boat Ramp.
Discussion followed on adding information and photos on their website. E- Records &
Information Manager, Barbara Brooke -Reese pointed out that Board Members do not need
to sign photograph releases. Mr. Millar suggested adding a photo release sentence to event
sign up sheets for adults.
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Chairperson Graves said she would send the Specialist some pictures to post and reminded
board members to carry the release forms with them to events.
10. STAFF MATTERS
The Specialist said she went to a tortoise training class yesterday and would make a
presentation to them at the August meeting.
Chairperson Graves asked the Board to think about another park to hide letter boxes for
the kids. The Specialist offered to check with the County to see if boxes could be hidden
at the North Sebastian Conservation Area next to Friendship Park.
11. Being no further business, Chairperson Graves adjourned the Natural Resources Board
meeting at 6:54 p.m.
By:
Chair
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