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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07012014NRB Minutes01KF SE HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 4225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 (772) 589 -5330 Phone (772) 589 -5570 Fax 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 U. 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 Page Two 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Imolement 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 26'h 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. * Mr. Northcott asked how long it should take for the new information and photos to be posted. E- Records & Information Manager, Barbara Brooke -Reese said it would-be posted within 24 -48 hours and Board Members did not need to sign photograph releases. Mr. Millar suggested adding a photo release sentence to event sign up sheets for adults. Natural Resources Board July 1, 2014 Page Three 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: - 11-p — — (45AzI Chair Date `Approved as amended on page two.