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CITY OF EDGEWATER
BEAUTIFICATION , TREE COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1993
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER:
The Chairman, Felicia Ver Way, called the regular meeting of the
Beautification & Tree Committee to order at 7:01 p.m. in the City
Hall Conference Room.
Members present were: Felicia Ver Way, Doris stump, and Tina
Palermo. Betty Rossman and Linda Sullivan were absent. Also
present was Lisa Kruckmeyer, Recording Secretary.
Chairman Ver Way read the resignation letter submitted by Betty
Rossman. There was some discussion about Ms. Rossman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ms. stump made a motion to approve the minutes of February 9,
1993, seconded by Ms. Palermo. The motion CARRIED 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Arbor Dav
Chairman Ver Way stated she would be out of town on April 30th.
She stated if they wanted to leave it for April 30th, Ms.
Sullivan could take over.
The Committee decided they would like Chairman Ver Way present
for the celebration.
Chairman Ver Way gave the secretary a copy of what she sent for
the Tree city U.S.A. recertification and asked her to make copies
and put in the next agenda packet.
There was some discussion on when they could reschedule the
celebration.
Ms. Stump made a motion to change the Arbor Day celebration to
April 23rd, seconded by Ms. Palermo. The motion CARRIED 3-0.
The Committee then discussed the agenda and who would be invited
for the Arbor Day celebration. They decided the celebration
would be at 3:30 p.m. at Veterans Park.
The Secretary stated she would make the flier.
Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to remind her to bring in
the video from the Arbor Day celebration last year.
Beautification Letter
Chairman Ver Way stated she has not done this yet because she is
looking for guidance from the City Attorney. She stated each
piece of property needs a different letter.
Chairman Ver Way stated she wanted to get the Committee's opinion
on solving some of these problems without the letter.
Chairman Ver Way gave some suggestions on things they can do to
help beautify some of these businesses.
Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee someone donated 110 bags
of mulch to the Beautification & Tree Committee.
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NEW BUSINESS
Xeriscape Book
Ms. stump stated she went to the Chamber building to pick some up
and there were none left but she informed the Committee she would
keep trying to get them.
Median Blueprints
The Committee then reviewed the blueprints for the medians at the
corner of Indian River Blvd. and U.s. #1.
Chairman Ver Way stated she spoke to a gentleman at the First
Union bank and he said there is no money to help with this
project at this time. She stated she also wanted to speak to
someone at Hardee's to see if they could help.
Ms. Palermo suggested putting canisters in local stores to try
and get donations.
DISCUSSION ITEMS/CORRESPONDENCE:
Chairman Ver Way asked the Committee to make a list of projects
they would like to see in the future.
There was some discussion about the Riverwalk project. Ms.
Palermo spoke about finishing Riverside Drive from Indian River
Blvd. to the end which is now going to be done.
The Committee decided there were ample projects in the works or
already on a list and they would let Mr. Corder decide which
should be done first.
Chairman Ver Way stated they may want to think about having a
Clean Up Edgewater Day. She stated it was done in Brevard County
and the news media was there.
Chairman Ver Way spoke about creating a new award for the
businesses or people that do extensive remodeling to their
property, homes or businesses.
Chairman Ver Way asked the Committee to think about a name for
the next meeting.
Chairman Ver Way asked the Secretary to get her the name and
phone number for the March Beautification Award winner.
The Secretary reminded the Committee Hardee's is the April
Beautification Award winner.
There was discussion on when the Committee recessed last year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Palermo made a
motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Stump. The meeting adjourned
at 7:55 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Lisa Kruckmeyer
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Beautification & Tree Committee
March 9, 1993