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03-12-1996 ~ ~ CITY OF EDGEWATER BEAUTIFICATION , TREE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 1996 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES ROLL CALL/CALL TO ORDER Chairman 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: Chairman Felicia Ver Way, Michael Visconti, Linda Sullivan and Gail Wells. Also present was Recording Secretary Lisa Kruckmeyer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of January 9. 1996 Mr. Visconti made a motion to approve the January 9, 1996 minutes, second by Ms. Sullivan. Ms. Sullivan asked that a change be made pertaining to her conversation with Chief Vola to include he called her at home and she returned his call to him at work. The motion CARRIED 4-0. Regular Meeting of February 13, 1996 Ms. Sullivan made a motion to approve the February 13, 1996 minutes, second by Mr. visconti. The motion CARRIED 4-0. OLD BUSINESS Fountain Discussion Chairman Ver Way presented the status of obtaining funds from the Edgewater banks for the fountain. There was a discussion regarding going to local businesses in the area such as Boston Whaler and Coronado Paint to obtain funds. The Committee discussed putting something in the paper asking for donations. Mr. Visconti suggested purchasing a TV and raffling it off. Mr. Visconti agreed to go to Boston Whaler and Coronado Paint to speak to them about participating in the fountain project. Chairman Ver Way commented on a conversation she had with Karen Heaton who informed her there would be no way they could get any money from the Chamber. She was asked by the Chamber to make a presentation of the fountain but she didn't feel she should present it to them if they aren't going to do anything for the Committee. There was further discussion regarding the Chamber not being willing to donate towards the fountain. Chairman Ver Way suggested going to the residents and asking for gold, silver and bronze donations and having the names in print. She also suggested leaving canisters around the City. Mulch - Bike Path - Indian River Blvd. Chairman Ver Way commented on having a frame placed on Indian River Blvd. with mulch inside as a bike path. She stated she spoke with Mr. Williams and he didn't see them getting mulch as ...., ...., being a problem but to give him enough advanced notice. He suggested the Committee look at the mulch because some of it is in big chunks and it may ruin the bikes. Ms. Sullivan stated most of the pedestrians are walking. Chairman Ver Way agreed to get in touch with DOT since Indian River Blvd. is a state road. There was a discussion regarding the widening of Indian River Blvd. Chairman Ver Way agreed to speak to DOT about the building that was built out by 1-95. Chairman Ver Way informed the Committee of new eyesores being at Papp's, the building located at 1092 S. Ridgewood Ave, Maynard's, and the building at 1707 S. Ridgewood Ave and asked that a memo be sent to Code Enforcement. Chairman Ver Way spoke about a lady who would like to donate monkey grass to the city. She suggested using it for edging in the medians. Chairman Ver Way commented on a conversation she had with Brenda Johnson, Asst. Director of utilities, who informed her permits were put in for the extensions for the reclaimed water to the rest of the City and they should know in about three or four weeks. Chairman Ver Way asked her to please get back in touch with the Committee when she has some information. Ms. Sullivan questioned if Mr. Corder had responded back to the Committee regarding the 42 trees that were planted. She asked to resend the memo to Mr. Corder with a copy to go to the Mayor. She asked to include trimming the palm tree on u.S. #1. She suggested Trim A Limb be contacted to trim the tree. Chairman Ver Way asked that a letter of recognition be sent to the owner of Pappa's Plaza next to Praise Tabernacle and the Dollar General Store, All suite Motel, All Florida Plumbing & Mechanical. Mr. visconti suggested having the whole Committee sign the letter and framing the letters. Ms. Sullivan suggested sending a letter to Restorations by Helton. The Committee further discussed everyone signing the letter and decided the letter should be signed by the Chairman only. Ms. Sullivan asked the secretary to keep a running list of the letters presented. Chairman Ver Way feels they need to put a master plan together of how the Committee wants the City to be beautified in so many years. Chairman Ver Way asked the Committee to have sketches of their ideas at the next meeting so they can get their master plan together to present to Council so money can be placed in the budget for beautification. Ms. Sullivan feels the Council needs to be told about the hard time they are having obtaining funding for the fountain project. Chairman Ver Way asked that a memo be sent to Chief Vola in response to his letter dated January 17th. She asked that the memo include as an enclosure a newspaper article from a Tallahassee newspaper dated 2/19/96. The Committee apologizes if he was offended with their suggestions for the firemen to help out with beautification projects. Due to the fact we are all from different cities, we give suggestions of beautification projects from cities were we lived. As he will see from the newspaper article, even Tallahassee does help out with watering trees. This is where we pull our ideas from. It gets frustrating for the Committee when they don't receive support from other departments within the City. Page -2- Beautification & Tree Committee March 12, 1996 ~ ~ NEW BUSINESS: Meeting update: Mike visconti wi Economic Development Board Mr. visconti presented an update from his meeting with the Economic Development Board. Chairman Ver Way asked Mr. visconti if the EDB informed him of what they would like the Committee to do to help out with the Edgewater Pride campaign. Mr. visconti informed her they didn't say. Chairman Ver Way asked that a memo be sent to Philip Fong asking what kind of involvement do they want from the Committee with the Edgewater Pride campaign. MISCELLANEOUS: Ms. Wells questioned Chairman Ver Way speaking to Port Orange and South Daytona regarding the beautification of the medians. Chairman Ver Way presented an update of her discussions with Port Orange and South Daytona regarding the grants they obtained to beautify their medians. There was further discussion regarding obtaining grants. Chairman Ver Way stated once we get the reclaimed water to U.S.#l, trees will be planted in the medians. Ms. Sullivan spoke about the construction debris that needs to be cleaned up by DOT out by 1-95. Chairman Ver Way spoke about Port Orange and South Daytona having private maintenance for their medians. Mr. visconti questioned inviting the Chairmen of their Beautification Committees to the meeting. Chairman Ver Way informed him they don't have Beautification Committees. Beautification matters are handled through the Parks and Recreation Department. Chairman Ver Way spoke about grants given out by the MPO and how there is nothing left to apply for this year but they will attempt again next year. Chairman Ver Way asked to include in the memo to Mr. Corder whether or not the grant for the medians at the north city limits is still secured and how much it is for. The Committee discussed businesses they could contact if they don't get the needed response from Boston Whaler and Coronado Paint. Ms. Wells suggested contacting Winn-Dixie and Publix. Ms. Sullivan agreed to contact Winn-Dixie and Publix. Ms. Sullivan stated all top donations made by businesses of $500 or more will get their picture in the paper. There was a discussion regarding some of the eyesores that are being taken care of. The Committee discussed how bad the medians that were beautified look. Page -3- Beautification & Tree Committee March 12, 1996 ..... ....., Ms. Sullivan commented on the sprinklers in the medians being on during storms. Chairman Ver Way asked to include in the memo to Mr. Corder how the watering of the medians is done and if there is some way to turn them off when it is raining. Ms. Sullivan questioned why no trees have been replanted on the property across from Friendly Shores. Chairman Ver Way asked that a memo be sent to Ms. Plaskett to find out the status of Ms. Sullivan's concerns. Chairman Ver Way asked to include in the memo to Code Enforcement the building on u.S. #1 that has no front door that is two buildings south of Matty's. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Visconti made a motion to adjourn, second by Ms. Sullivan. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Lisa Kruckmeyer Page -4- Beautification & Tree Committee March 12, 1996