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01-11-1994 '-' ......, CITY OF EDGEWATER BEAUTIFICATION & TREE COMMITTEE JANUARY 11, 1994 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The Chairman, Felicia Ver Way, called the regular meeting of the Beautification & Tree Committee to order at 7:05 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Members present were: Felicia Ver Way, Kathleen Spellman, Doris Stump, and Helen Janda. Linda Sullivan was absent. Also present was Recording Secretary, Lisa Kruckmeyer. The secretary informed the Committee she would put something in the newsletter asking people to call in houses they would like to see receive the Beautification Award. The Committee discussed problems that could occur if this was done. Chairman Ver Way spoke about problems she has been having with presenting the Beautification Award. The secretary suggested breaking the awards down into subdivisions or certain areas of the City instead of by zones. The Committee decided they would leave the award process as it is for now. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were no minutes to be approved. OLD BUSINESS: Tree Ordinance There was a discussion on planting trees on public land. The Committee discussed some areas where trees could be used. Chairman Ver Way feels the Library and Fire Department on U.S. #1 could use new trees. Chairman Ver Way stated she would bring the tapes from the last two Arbor Day Celebrations to the next meeting and asked this be put on the agenda. There was a discussion about the banks helping beautify the median from U.S. #1 to Riverside Drive at Indian River Blvd. Ms. Spellman asked about a City nursery that is mentioned in the tree ordinance. Chairman Ver Way informed her of the status of the nursery. Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee the City had been reapproved for the recertification of Tree City U.S.A. There was a discussion about the items included in the application for the recertification of the Tree City U.S.A. NEW BUSINESS January Beautification Award Choice The Committee asked the secretary to continue putting a list of the picks with their agenda packets. '\ '-' ....." There was a discussion about the Ormond Beach beautification project. There was a discussion about the importance of putting a bike path along Indian River Blvd. The selections were tabulated and the winner is Discovery Days. The picks for Zone 3 are 1903 Mango Tree Drive, 1818 Evergreen Drive, and 1831 Sabal Palm Drive. Ms. Janda stated she would call in her pick. Chairman Ver Way asked if there was a Baskin Robbins coming to Edgewater. The secretary informed her we were getting a Dunkin Donuts but nothing came through for a Baskin Robbins. She then asked the status of Burger King. The secretary informed her an American Cafe was supposed to go in there. The Committee discussed Neptune Lounge being closed. The Committee discussed some of the businesses in Edgewater that have been painted. The Committee discussed whether or not a new park that is being put between Edgewater and Oak Hill is actually in Edgewater. Ideas to Discuss with Parks and Recreation Board Chairman Ver Way stated she would like the Committee to be prepared before they go into the meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board. The Committee decided they would like this put on the agenda to discuss before the meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board. Chairman Ver Way spoke about the purpose of the joint meeting being whether or not their by-laws overlap with the Parks and Recreation Board's by-laws. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to put a copy of the Parks and Recreation Board by-laws in their packet and to also include this item on the agenda. There was a discussion about the tree donated last year by Discovery Days and their participation in the Arbor Day Celebration last year. Chairman Ver Way explained to the Committee what is involved with preparing for the Arbor Day Celebration. Chairman Ver Way spoke about some problems she had with the first Arbor Day Celebration being held at Indian River Elementary. The Committee discussed having the Arbor Day Celebration at the gazebo along Riverwalk but there not being enough parking. Chairman Ver Way asked what the status was on the scenic route signs being placed along Riverside Drive. The secretary informed the Committee she would contact Public Works and find out. The Committee further discussed some ideas for the Arbor Day Celebration for this year. Chairman Ver Way suggested possibly having the Country Cloggers at the next celebration and asked the secretary to try and find out who is in charge. Chairman Ver Way then spoke more about previous Arbor Day Celebrations. Page -2- Beautification & Tree Committee January 11, 1994 .....- """" MISCELLANEOUS There were no items to be discussed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Janda made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. stump. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Kruckmeyer Page -3- Beautification & Tree Committee January 11, 1994