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10-11-1995 '. - '-" ...." CITY OF EDGEWATER BEAUTIFICATION , TREE COMMITTEE OCTOBER 11, 1995 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Chairman Felicia Ver Way called the Regular Meeting of the Beautification & Tree Committee to order at 6:59 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Members present were: Chairman Felicia Ver Way, Linda Sullivan, Mike Visconti, Connie Newcomb, and Danita Jurczak. Also present was Lisa Kruckmeyer, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There were no minutes to be approved. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business to be discussed. NEW BUSINESS: Welcome new member - Danita Jurczak Chairman Ver Way welcomed Danita Jurczak to the Committee and updated her on the pictures she has concerning eyesores along u.S. #1. Chairman Ver Way commented on the sign at the Resort Motel. She asked to send a memo to Code Enforcement and ask why that sign is there and why can't it be corrected or taken down. Ms. Sullivan stated maybe Code Enforcement hasn't noticed it yet but for the Committee to bring it to their attention. Chairman Ver Way stated we would like to know if something could be done about the sign that hangs in the wind. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to find out if the sign ordinance was passed the same time the Land Development Regulations were passed and if the sign at the Resort Motel meets the new codes. If it does not meet the new codes, can something be done about it due to it being an eyesore and a safety hazard. Chairman Ver Way further commented on the eyesores along u.S. #1. Chairman Ver Way showed Ms. Jurczak pictures of the medians in Titusville. Chairman Ver Way commented on beautifying the fences around the list stations. She asked to be reminded later about beautifying the retention ponds. There was a brief discussion regarding the status of the retention ponds being put in Florida Shores. Chairman Ver Way commented on an article in the newspaper quoted by Mr. McMahon stating that when these retention ponds are done there will be grass laid and the City is going to purchase trees wholesale from a nursery and then sell these trees back to the residents at a reasonable rate to plant them there. She doesn't understand why that has to take place. We are a Tree city. As a Tree city we are supposed to get $2 per capita for the City. That is a lot of money and a lot of trees. I can not see why our residents would be paying for shrubs and trees. "-' '-' Chairman Ver Way asked to invite City Manager McMahon to the next meeting to discuss beautification matters with him. Chairman Ver Way stated she thought about going before Council but she is a little apprehensive at this time with everyone up in arms with the retention ponds. If they hear one more thing about money, they are going to go ballistic. She feels they need to have a meeting with City Manager McMahon before they go to Council. Chairman Ver Way doesn't feel it is right that the taxpayers should have to buy trees and shrubs when we should be able to supply those under our contract as a Tree City. Ms. Sullivan commented on the bogus reports that are sent in every year for recertification of the Tree City U.S.A. Chairman Ver Way explained people are very aware Edgewater is a Tree City and they are always contacting her about trees being cut down. There was a discussion about trees that are obtained from the National Arbor Day Foundation for being a member. Chairman Ver Way questioned who gets these trees. Mr. Visconti asked if they had heard anything about the tree regulations through DOT. Chairman Ver Way read the letter she received from DOT. There was a discussion regarding there being no trees to meet DOT guidelines and every City along U.S. #1 having trees except Edgewater. Chairman Ver Way agreed with Ms. Sullivan that they should just plant trees and get them grandfathered in like Port Orange did. She suggested speaking to City Attorney Storey about this. There was a discussion regarding maintenance being a problem. Mr. Sullivan spoke about the sprinklers being on and it was raining all day. She also mentioned two sprinkler heads are broken and water is spraying allover the place. Ms. Sullivan asked that a memo be sent to Mr. Corder regarding the broken sprinkler heads and find out why the sprinklers are on during the rain. They were on at 7 p.m. on October 10, 1995. They would like to bring this to Mr. Corder's attention due to the high cost of the water and water being wasted. The sprinklers were also on during Hurricane Erin. Fountain Reports Connie Newcomb Ms. Newcomb presented figures on the cost of signs. Chairman Ver Way spoke about where she would like to see a Welcome to Edgewater sign. Ms. Newcomb continued her presentation of figures. Ms. Jurczak commented on the sign for her business being inexpensive. Chairman Ver Way stated they didn't want a wood sign. Mike Visconti Mike Visconti presented a sketch he made up of a possible fountain. Page -2- Beautification & Tree Committee October 11, 1995 - "-" ....", Mr. Visconti spoke about going before Council with a video. He explained what he will focus on while making the video to beautify Edgewater. Mr. Visconti read a prepared statement. There was a brief discussion regarding cutting the grass out to 1-95. Ms. Sullivan asked how far Edgewater has annexed out on SR 442. The secretary explained she thought they had gone all the way out to 1-95 but certain portions are not included. Chairman Ver Way asked when they will receive maps. The secretary informed her she could get copies of the map she has but if it is made smaller, you won't be able to see the names of the streets. There was a brief discussion regarding what has and hasn't been annexed into the City. Chairman Ver Way asked that a memo be sent to Mr. Corder asking that since Edgewater annexed out to 1-95, if the boulevard can be cut out to 1-95 on a regular basis for beautification. Mr. Visconti continued reading his prepared statement. There was a brief discussion regarding beautifying Indian River Blvd. Mr. Visconti again continued reading his prepared statement. Chairman Ver Way felt Mr. Visconti's presentation was excellent. Ms. Sullivan spoke about the beautiful landscaping project at the landfill on Tomoka Farms Road. Ms. Sullivan spoke about the medians on Nova Road in Daytona just starting to be beautified. Ms. Newcomb spoke about the beautification project being done on the South Causeway to replace the original project. Chairman Ver Way commented on the gentleman who is maintaining the medians in New Smyrna. He spoke to Mr. Corder and presented an idea to him to maintain the City's medians but she hasn't heard anything about that yet. Ms. Sullivan stated she lives in Edgewater and she never sees anyone maintaining the medians. She works in Daytona and drives through Port Orange, South Daytona and Daytona and always sees those medians being maintained. Chairman Ver Way spoke about the article in the Observer under the Thumbs Down section regarding Sanchez Park. She asked to send a copy of the article to Mr. Corder. Mr. Visconti stated he received an estimate on his idea of a fountain and the cost would be around $5,800. He spoke to someone at First Union bank and she told him when they are ready to do the fountain to go in and talk to her and she would be more than happy to make a donation. There was a discussion regarding going to all the banks in Edgewater for donations. Chairman Ver Way stated she would contact Nancy Williams. Page -3- Beautification & Tree Committee October 11, 1995 "-' .....,. There was a discussion regarding going before Council with the total cost for the fountain. Chairman Ver Way stated she would get a letter from Ms. Williams at the bank. They need to come up with figures and a master plan to present to each Councilmember. There was a discussion regarding the style of fountain the Committee would be interested in. The Committee discussed the canal coming from the river to u.s. #1 that drops off and there being no guardrail there. Chairman Ver Way feels that is very dangerous. The Committee discussed the retention ponds. Ms. Newcomb questioned why, when the streets were done, they didn't put in storm sewers. Chairman Ver Way asked that a memo be sent to Philip Fong, Chairman of the Economic Development Board, regarding the Edgewater Pride Campaign. She stated the Beautification Committee is pleased to give him an answer that we would like to work with the Economic Development Board toward the Edgewater Pride Campaign and we are available to discuss what we can do to kick the campaign off the ground. Chairman Ver Way briefed Ms. Jurczak about the Edgewater Pride Campaign. Mr. Visconti feels they need to get on the agenda. Chairman Ver Way stated they have to get their stuff together and then they would go. Arbor Day Celebration Chairman Ver Way stated they need to choose a date for the Arbor Day Celebration. She suggested having the Arbor Day Celebration at Hawks Park. The southwest corner of the street is vacant and suggested putting one big tree. Ms. Sullivan suggested putting a tree in the median out by 1-95. Chairman Ver Way asked where else could a tree be planted. Ms. Sullivan stated City property preferably. Mr. Visconti suggested having the celebration at one of the schools. He was informed that has already been done. Ms. Sullivan suggested planting trees at the Fire Station on Mango. There was some discussion regarding whether or not they are going to build a new Fire Station. There was some question as to whether or not the old Fire Station will be used to store the utilities equipment. Ms. Sullivan suggested having the celebration out by 1-95. Every year, we will put a palm tree around 1-95 until it is fixed up the way the Committee wants it. She stated the median in front of the Chevron station has nothing in it. Chairman Ver Way questioned there being no water out there. Ms. Sullivan stated the Water Plant is right there and they could dump water on it once in a while. Ms. Newcomb stated they have beautiful palm trees at Builders Square for $100. Chairman Ver Way stated she usually works with Mike Hickey because she knows the trees will be o.k. Ms. Sullivan stated putting a tree in the median out by 1-95 would also help beautify the entrance to the Water Plant. Page -4- Beautification & Tree Committee October 11, 1995 '-" ....., Chairman Ver Way suggested having the celebration December 1st. The Committee agreed the Arbor Day Celebration would be held at 3:30 p.m. on December 1, 1995 at the median out by 1-95 in front of the Chevron station. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to notify the Mayor so he could read the proclamation. Mr. visconti suggested starting the video with the Arbor Day Celebration and then start a history of what they are doing. Chairman Ver Way asked when they wanted to start this. The Committee decided they would like Mr. Visconti to start the video with his list of ideas. Mr. Visconti asked the Committee when they wanted to start the video. He stated he is free on Saturdays and after 3 p.m. during the week. Chairman Ver Way questioned DOT stopping the tree planting out by 1-95. She doesn't know if she is going to have to answer to them. There was a brief discussion regarding the speed limit out by 1- 95. Ms. Newcomb stated she would plant the three and then suffer the consequences later or else you are not going to get anything done. The secretary stated that may pose a problem with the Council. The Council will fall back on the Committee questioning why they didn't go to Council with this in the first place. There was a discussion regarding whether they will be done with their presentation to Council before December 1st. Chairman Ver Way suggested going to Palm Coast and videotaping the entrance and exit for 1-95 and then show the Council what Edgewater looks like. The Committee thought that was a good idea. The Committee discussed making a copy of the City logo and putting Beautification & Tree Committee through the middle and the names of the members around it. The secretary agreed to do that. Chairman Ver Way asked Mr. Visconti to contact her when he is ready to start the video and then the Committee could get together to help. Mr. Visconti suggested she call him. The Committee discussed some ideas of what they will include in the video. Chairman Ver Way asked the secretary to send a copy of Mr. Visconti's ideas to Mr. Fong with his memo. Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee the next meeting would be November 7th. Chairman Ver Way asked how much time they need to get on the agenda. The secretary informed her the meetings are the first and third Mondays and the agenda closes the Monday before. Ms. Sullivan questioned if they will be able to show the video to the Council. The secretary informed her a television and VCR would be set up. Page -5- Beautification & Tree Committee October 11, 1995 ,,-. ...., Chairman Ver Way asked Ms. Jurczak to find out who the Presidents are of the New Smyrna Men and Women's Garden Club and their phone numbers. Ms. Jurczak agreed to do that. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Ms. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn, second by Mr. Visconti. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Kruckmeyer Page -6- Beautification & Tree Committee October 11, 1995