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03-08-1994 '-" ...., CITY OF EDGEWATER BEAUTIFICATION & TREE COMMITTEE MARCH 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 7:06 p.m. in the city Hall Conference Room. Members present were: Felicia Ver Way, Doris stump, and Helen Janda. Kathleen Spellman and Linda Sullivan were absent. Also present was Lisa Kruckmeyer, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Janda made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1994 meeting, seconded by Ms. Stump. The motion CARRIED 3-0. The Committee gave their picks for the April Beautification Award. The businesses chosen were Felicia & Doris - the Florida Shores Shopping Center, Linda - Coastal Tire, and Helen - Ed's Auto Repair located at 2016 Guava Drive. The Committee discussed businesses that have improved their appearance in Edgewater. The Committee then discussed the medians that have been planted. OLD BUSINESS: Arbor Dav Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee an application for another grant was submitted in the amount of $23,345 for two medians at the north end of the City. She stated they will know something by the end of July. Chairman Ver Way stated the application was submitted with the same flowers as last time including sun beach flowers because the grants are approved by the plants that are chosen. Chairman Ver Way asked each member to get two tree donations. She explained to the Committee how they should go about doing this. She informed them she is looking for Golden Rain Trees, East Palatka Hollies and Drake Elms. The Committee discussed changing the location of the Arbor Day Celebration to the Fire station instead of Whistle stop Park so the trees that were planted previously by the Beautification Committee could be replaced. Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee she was going to put a press release in the newspaper. She stated if they get a bunch of trees they can put them throughout the city. Ms. Stump was concerned with the Committee going to the same places for donations. Chairman Ver Way agreed to inform the members who to go to. Ms. Stump made a motion to change the location of the Arbor Day Celebration to the Fire station on April 22nd at 3:00 p.m., seconded by Ms. Janda. The motion CARRIED 3-0. Chairman Ver Way asked a memo be sent to Jack informing him they would like to have the Arbor Day Celebration at the Fire Department. '-" ...", The Committee discussed whether they should get a cash donation or a tree donation. They decided they would get a cash donation. Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee she would call them and let them know who to contact to get donations. The Committee discussed where trees are needed around the city. The Committee decided the Library and the Fire station need trees. Chairman Ver Way stated she spoke to Jack about planting wild flowers around the trees on Indian River Blvd and he informed her he is trying to get water to the medians first, then they could look at this idea. The Committee discussed beautifying the fences around the retention areas in Florida Shores. Chairman Ver Way asked if they needed identification to get donations. The secretary stated she would find out. The Committee discussed getting refreshments for the Arbor Day Celebration this year. The Committee discussed who they would like for entertainment at the celebration. They decided on the Country Cloggers and the Showdolls. The Committee decided the band would be too much. Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee they would have programs on green paper this year. She stated she would like to have the women post the colors this year and she would like to ask Linda to read a poem. The Committee decided Ms. Janda would pass out the flyers and Ms. Stump would take care of refreshments. The Committee decided they would ask Winn Dixie and publix to donate cookies. Chairman Ver Way stated she was going to mention in the press release to bring lawn chairs this year. Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee the trees would be planted ahead of time and an announcement will be made of the people who donated money for trees. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary who to talk to about a tree donation from the city. She informed her to contact Jack Corder. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to have the proclamation ready for the next meeting. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to send a letter to Kathy Lowenstein inviting her to come and speak at the Arbor Day Celebration. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to find out who the owner is of the property on Indian River Blvd. where the gasoline tanks are. NEW BUSINESS March Beautification Award Choice The selections were tabulated and the winner of the March Beautification Award is 211 Meadow Lake Drive. The Committee decided they would pick a house from Pelican Cove West for Zone 5. Page -2- Beautification & Tree Committee March 8, 1994 ~ ,.."." MISCELLANEOUS Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee she would contact the Committee Monday morning with who they should speak to about a tree donation. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to make her a copy of the proclamation and put it in her packet. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Janda made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. stump. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Kruckmeyer Page -3- Beautification & Tree Committee March 8, 1994