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02-08-1994 - ...... ~ ... CITY OF EDGEWATER BEAUTIFICATION , TREE COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 8, 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 7:10 p.m. in the city Hall Conference Room. Members present were: Felicia Ver Way, Kathleen spellman, Doris stump, Helen Janda, and Linda Sullivan. Also present was Lisa Kruckmeyer, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Janda made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 14, 1993 meeting, seconded by Ms. Sullivan. The motion CARRIED 5-0. Ms. sullivan made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1994 meeting, seconded by Ms. Janda. The motion CARRIED 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: There was some discussion about people not wanting to accept the Beautification Award. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to find out if someone wants to donate $400 - $800 worth of trees for our Arbor Day Celebration as a yearly thing, can they be given a receipt so it can be claimed on their income tax. There was further discussion on this matter. The Committee discussed trees being planted in the medians. There was a discussion about area cities putting trees in the medians and the city of Edgewater not being able to. Ms. Sullivan spoke about discrepancies in the detailed budget list submitted to the National Arbor Day Foundation for the renewal of our Tree city U.S.A. statuS. Chairman Ver Way feels we should invite the Parks and Recreation Board to our meeting since the scheduled meeting was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum of the Parks and Recreation Board. There was discussion about too many plants being planted in the medians. Chairman Ver Way stated an application was submitted for another grant for more medians but they won't know anything until July. Ms. Sullivan asked if plans were drawn up for the next set of medians and sent with the application without being reviewed by the committee. Chairman Ver way didn't know. There was more discussion about too many plants being planted n the medians and the small turnout of people to help plant the medians. Ms. Sullivan spoke about garbage in the medians not being picked up by city employees driving by. Ms. Sullivan made a motion to send a memo to Jack asking him to the next meeting and ask him to bring whatever was submitted with the application and plans for another grant, seconded by Ms. Janda. The motion CARRIED 5-0. - ..... ..... There was discussion on the status of the scenic route signs. Chairman Ver Way asked to incorporate this into the memo to Jack. Chairman Ver Way spoke about a conversation with a concerned citizen regarding getting the paved road going into the Wildwood Subdivision repaved because of its condition. This lady was informed by the city Manager and public Works Director they would try to get this taken care of. Chairman Ver Way also stated the lady also mentioned the sign being in bad shape and her interest in collecting money from the residents in Wildwood to purchase a new sign. The secretary stated the lady would need to get a solicitors permit in order to go door to door. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to find out who is in charge of the Rotary Club. There was discussion regarding the Florida Shores Homeowners Association and the Arbor Day celebration last year. Chairman Ver Way explained what happened regarding the trees that were planted at the Fire Department. She is embarrassed these trees have not been replaced. The committee discussed a date for the Arbor Day Celebration. The committee decided on April 22nd with April 29th being a rain date. The committee discussed some of the groupS they would like to see participate in the Arbor Day Celebration this year. NEW BUSINESS: Arbor DaY Celebration videos - 1992 & 1993 The committee reviewed and discussed the videos from past Arbor Day Celebrations. Review Parks & Recreation By-laws This matter was not discussed. February Beautification Award Choice The selections were tabulated and the winner was 1903 Mango Tree Drive. MISCELLANEOUS There was discussion on who is responsible for cutting down dead trees. Chairman Ver Way asked what is going on with the new general store on Indian River Blvd. Chairman Ver Way asked a memo be sent to Code Enforcement to find out the status of the gasoline tanks sitting in front of this business. There was discussion on the removal of the dead tree on Indian River Blvd. The committee decided they would hold the Arbor Day Celebration at Whistle stop Park on April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. tentatively. The secretary stated she would contact Barb at Parks and Recreation to let her know. Page -2- Beautification & Tree committee February 8, 1994 - ... 'w' The Committee again discussed people they would like to see participate in the Arbor Day Celebration. The committee decided they would put this on the agenda for the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Ms. sullivan made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. stump. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Kruckmeyer Page -3- Beautification & Tree committee February 8, 1994