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12-10-1991 ~ ..." CITY OF EDGEWATER BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1991 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER: The Chairman, Felicia Ver meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. Way, called the December 10, 1991 in the City Hall Conference Room. Members present were: Felicia Ver Way, Tanina Palermo, Betty Rossman and Richard Roberts. Linda Sullivan arrived at 7:05 p.m. Also present was Recording Secretary, Lisa kruckmeyer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Rossman moved to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1991 meeting and Ms. Palermo seconded the motion. Motion CARRIED 4-0. NEW BUSINESS: Welcominq New Member Chairman Ver Way welcomed Mr. Richard Roberts to the Committee. Mrs. Rossman asked when they will start as the after they become a Tree City. Chairman Ver thinks so. She explained they have applied U.S.A. We should hear something at the beginning Tree Committee, Way stated she for a Tree City of January. Chairman Ver Way read a memo written by Brad Johnson that was submitted with the Tree City U.S.A. application. Terms for Beautification Committee Ms. Palermo made a motion to change the term of office for the Beautification Committee from one year to three years, seconded by Ms. Rossman. Motion CARRIED 4-0. Arbor Day Observance Chairman Ver Way stated she doesn't have a specific date as to when Arbor Day is but she would find out and let them know. Chairman Ver Way stated she spoke to Mr. Corder about where the ceremony should be held and he was talking about in front of City Hall. Chairman Ver Way stated the lights on Indian River Boulevard are beautiful. Chairman Ver Way stated before the next meeting trees needed to be put. I"lr. Corder tell the was going Committee to go where around and he thought Chairman Ver Way stated Mr. Corder would like the Beautification Committee to take over the Adopt a Tree Program since they are going for the Tree City U.S.A. Ms. Palermo asked if the City owns land that had a lot of trees on it that they can scoop some up. Ms. Sullivan stated she went by Creative Landscaping and they look like they have gone out of business but there are some trees back there that have been left. She thought maybe the person that owned it would give the Committee those trees. "-' """'" The Committee discussed places where trees need Ms. Sullivan stated there should be trees wherever signs will be. to be planted. the Tree City Chairman Ver Way stated it is celebration in front of City Hall. a good idea to have the main Ms. Sullivan asked if there is a plaque that goes with a you plant a tree in honor of someone. tree if Ms. Palermo stated she thinks they are getting into expenses. Ms. Sullivan stated when would buy the plaque. they did it in Albuquerque the family Chairman Ver Way asked who would plaque. be in charge of getting the Ms. Sullivan stated it would be ordered through the Committee somehow but the money would come from the family. Ms. Palermo stated they could publicity in the newspapers. give people who donate a tree Chairman Ver Way stated the Committee needs to going to be in this program. decide what is Chairman Ver Way stated they could and the school band. have boy scouts, girl scouts Chairman Ver Way stated if they get the signs, they will present them to the Mayor and Council and the City Manager. Ms. Sullivan stated maybe next year they could get some Science classes involved to start some seedlings. She stated the ag center out on 44 by the fairgrounds gives out free trees some times. She stated we could get kids at the schools to take care of and nurture the trees for a project. Chairman Ver Way asked who would like to get things organized for Arbor Day. Ms. Palermo nominated Ms. Rossman. Ms. Rossman stated she would do it but she is really tied up. Chairman Ver Way stated else can next time. she would do it this time and someone The Committee decided they would contact the chorus teacher from Indian River Elementary. Ms. Sullivan stated they shouldn't exclude the Middle School. All of the Edgewater students go to the New Smyrna Middle School. The Committee decided they would contact the middle school for the band. The Committee also decided they would have an essay contest at all of the schools on Arbor Day. Whoever wins the contest would come and read their essay at the Arbor Day celebration. Ms. Sullivan suggested getting the showdolls or one of the dance groups at the New Smyrna High School. Ms. Sullivan asked when the Committee would know if they are a Tree City U.S.A. Chairman Ver Way stated Mr. Johnson was going to let her know as soon as he heard something. She stated she would let the Committee know as soon as she heard something. Chairman Ver Way stated she would contact the boy scouts and girl scouts to post colors. Page 2 Beautification Committee Decemher 10, 1991 --- ,.., Ms. Sullivan stated they could get a representative or senator to come. The Committee decided on Jack Ascherl. The Committee decided they needed a Rossman stated Jim Jones should really the newspaper. program typed up. Ms. give them good coverage in Ms. Sullivan stated she was thinking clubs and businesses to donate trees list the ones that donated trees. of approaching all of the and then in the newspaper Ms. Palermo asked if the Committee Chairman Ver Way stated it would be stated she would talk to Mr. Corder they need and then she would get back wanted better about to the money or a tree. to give a tree. She what kinds of trees Committee. Ms. Rossman stated there are a lot of things that are getting put on the agenda for setting up Arbor Day. She stated maybe she could divide it up among the board to help contact people. Ms. Rossman stated she would take care of the publicity. Ms. Palermo stated she would contact the clubs. Mr. Roberts stated he could check on some trees that he can get for under $25. Ms. Sullivan stated the Committee should get an agreement with a nursery for the Adopt a Tree Program and every tree that someone wants to adopt we would buy for $25 and then we would find out how much the plaque would be and then incorporate that price together. Ms. Sullivan stated Mr. Corder said you can't have trees but she's been to Port Orange and Edgewater and there are trees. She stated Jack might not have checked. She stated when Jack had the blueprints there that was solid bushes and flowers and things. When you go to to South Daytona and Port Orange its a clump on each end and something in the middle. Mr. Roberts stated you've got to think about the liability standpoint. If you get a tree with too big a caliper and someone runs into it then you are going to have a lawsuit to the City. Oleanders and any bushes would be breakaway plants. Chairman Ver Way asked Ms. Palermo if she was donate that tree. Ms. Palermo stated if it is she will. She stated she has lots on Cunningham are trees in there that she would donate. still going to on her property Drive and there Ms. Sullivan stated they should get a letter composed. Ms. Rossman asked Ms. Sullivan if she would do that and she stated yes. Chairman Ver Way stated she would contact the schools and the boy scouts and girl scouts. Mr. Roberts asked looking for. Ms. Jack said he would Chairman Ver Way how many trees Sullivan stated as many as we can get put them over by the water department. they are because Mr. Roberts stated if you want to put them by signs you want a more impressive tree. He stated he would just get a set amount that is needed and then maybe three months from now then you can do the Adopt a Tree Program and come up with a native plant. We could work with a nurseryman and have him go around and plant them. Ms. Rossman stated if Ms. Sullivan wants to write the letter she could but if there is something else she wants to do she can. Ms. Sullivan stated Ms. Rossman should write the letter because she spearheaded the Tree City. It should he incorporated together as the purpose of the group and what they are doing. Page 3 Beautification Committee December 10, 1991 ... .., Chairman Ver Way stated they could work on the letter together. Ms. Sullivan stated they definitely need to go native with the trees. They have been trying to get Jack on the xeriscape concept. I gave him a bunch of infOI-mation. I notice he didn't show up tonight. Chairman Ver Way stated she didn't think he was going to show up. Mr. Roberts stated there is no such thing as xeriscaping. You can get a native plant and it's going to take the weather and the highs and lows but you are still going to have irrigation. Mr. Roberts asked which engineer drew up the plans on the three median strips. He asked who has the plans so he can see them. Chairman Ver Way stated Jack does. Mr. Roberts stated he would like to see them. He stated they could start on the median strips by doing fifteen feet at either end and as money goes on keep filling back in. Mr. Roberts asked how quick will Chairman Ver Way know trees. She stated she would talk to Jack tomorrow. stated he would just check on different trees. about the Mr. Roberts Ms. Rossman stated Mr. trees. Corder needs to be congratulated on the Ms. Palermo asked why they can't put an ad in the newspaper telling people to submit their home for a beautification award. She stated she is finding it more difficult finding houses. She stated she went crazy with the business award. She stated she had trouble finding a business that hadn't already received an award. Ms. Palermo asked what is going on with the cemetery. Chairman Ver Way stated she spoke to the man and they were Supposed to be having a meeting tomorrow. She stated he was trying to put PVC pipe instead of those fences then you wouldn't have that repair all the time. The painting was SUpposed to start this week. January Beautification Award Choice The selections were tabulated for the January Beautification Award and the winning business was Burger f(ing. Tape provided by citizen on Florida Shores Shoppinq Center The Committee reviewed the tape. Ms. Sullivan suggested contacting the Code Enforcement Officer. Chairman Ver Way stated the Mayor suggested contacting Mark Karet. Ms. Palermo stated anyone that takes that much interest and goes through that much expense deserves an answer. Ms. Sullivan suggested writing a letter to the editor. Ms. Rossman stated before they write something they should find out the correct procedures. Chairman Ver Way stated she would contact Mr. Karet again to find out what is going on. She stated she would like the Council, City Manager, and COde Enforcement Officer to reVlew this tape. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to motion to adjourn, seconded by adjourned at 8:17 p.m. discuss, Ms. Ms. Palermo. Rossman made a The meeting Minutes submitted by: Lisa f(ruc kmeyel- Page 4 Beautification Committee December 10, 1991