4-10-24 ESC Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM
City Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: Bruce Andrews, District 1308 Member
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member
Mark Gabrynowicz, District 1307 Member
Daniele Giovannucci, At Large Member
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Amy Palmer, At Large Member
Patrick Nobles, At Large Member
Heather Markaj, At Large Member
Romy Vann, At Large Member
Absent: Anastasia Houston, At Large Member
Also Present: Abrielle Genest, Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order. Romy Vann called the roll.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Sarah Boren asked to move item 3 to give time for the presenters to arrive. There was no dissent.
4. CHAIR REMARKS
Sarah Boren reported there are upcoming meeting to discuss the proposed updates to Chapter
24 and there is a community center survey open for members to take. She stated there are some
long term Commission priorities that ESC will need to discuss and make decisions on. She said
Bruce Andrews will speaking to the Community Development Board in June about tree permits.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes of the February 14 2024, regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting
B. Approve minutes of the March 13 2024, regular Environmental Stewardship
Committee meeting
C. Approve minutes of the March 13 2024, Tree Subcommittee meeting
D. Approve minutes of the March 27 2024, Outreach Subcommittee meeting
E. Approve minutes of the March 28 2024, S&R Committee meeting
MOTION: to approve the consent agenda
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
April 10, 2024
Page 1 of 4
Motion: Romy Vann
Second. Patrick Nobles
A vote was not recorded. There was no dissent.
Motion passed unanimously 5 to 0.
6. 90 DAY CALENDAR
A. ESC Planner/Calendar/Metrics
Sarah Boren reported Earth Day is coming up. Patrick Nobles said he will send out and
email for members to sign up for times to work the event.
Sarah Boren stated the last Charter Review Committee meeting is coming up. Daniele
Giovannucci volunteered to speak as the ESC representative at their next meeting.
7. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
A. Proposed Heritage Tree designation -1865 Hickory Lane
B. Proposed Heritage Tree designation —1644 Sea Oats
C. Proposed Heritage Tree — 401 Skate Rd.
Abrielle Genest gave a summary of the proposed Heritage Tree designations and asked
for a recommendation of approval to provide to Commission. Romy Vann asked if the
maple tree at 401 Skate Rd was considered. Abrielle Genest stated the tree did not look
healthy when inspected. Romy Vann suggested revisiting the tree at a different time of
the year.
MOTION. to approve the Heritage tree designations.
Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz
Second. Amy Palmer
Bruce Andrews said this is a good example to provide money for maintenance.
Motion passed uuuuimously 5 to 0.
A vote was not recorded. There was no dissent.
D. Proposed addition to Comprehensive Plan - Marsh/wetlands
Abrielle Genest reported that staff added language to the Comprehensive Plan about
marsh/wetland protection. Sarah Boren asked if members would like to discuss the
language at the current meeting of the May meeting. Members decided to discuss at the
May meeting.
E. Chapter 24 update
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
April 10, 2024
Page 2 of 4
https:Hcoab.us/DocumentCenter/View/16704/Redline-Chapter-24-32924-with-
comments
Abrielle Genest stated the proposed changes to Chapter 24 will be brought to the
Community Development Board for review on April 15th and April 16th.
F. Legislative Update
Abrielle Genest said the summary of Legislative updates is in the agenda packet.
G. Brazilian Pepper Tree Removal update
Abrielle Genest reported staff had a successful Brazilian Pepper tree removal at
Tideviews Park.
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Charter Review Committee
B. ESC 2024 Self Evaluation Improvement Item: Beautification of Welcome to AB
locations
• Atlantic and Seminole entrance
• Mayport and Atlantic Pawn Shop entrance
• Mayport Rd near Arby's entrance
• Contract Brightview
Mark Gabrynowicz reviewed his assessment and recommendations for the Brightview
contract. Discussion about the contract ensued. Members gave reports on existing
conditions and ideas for beautification at their locations.
C. ESC Volunteer update
• Beaches Habitat for Humanity position description
• AB Green Corps
• AB Stewards of the Park
This item was not discussed.
3. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
Chandler Poole and Destiny Sanchez, UNF Students, gave their presentations about Florida
Friendly Landscaping and Howell Park. Members gave their feedback.
9. SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Tree Subcommittee
This item was not discussed.
B. Outreach Subcommittee
Environmental Stei ardship Committee (ESC)
April 10, 2024
Page 3 of 4
10.
11.
12.
Attest:
Patrick Nobles asked Sarah Boren to reach out to Anastasia Houston about the Earth Day
Event. Discussion about the event and tree giveaway ensued.
C. S&R
This item was not discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ESC budgets
• Status of 2023-2024 budget
• Draft 2024-2025 budget
• TSC 2024-2025 budget
Sarah Boren said the money in the 2023-2024 budget needs to be encumbered ASAP.
Sarah Boren said she went off the 2023-2024 budget to create the 2024-2025 budget.
She said staff needs the budget this month. Discussion about budget ensued. Sarah Boren
asked members to send their budget ideas to Amanda Askew.
MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
Amy Palmer asked members to send her homeowners who may be interested in the Beaches
Home Tour.
Todd Miner asked about what the process is to have the Free Trees planted in backyards. Abrielle
Genest said Commission will need to pass the proposed revisions to Chapter 23.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
fia�' / Qdk".,-
Amanda Askew
Sarah Boren, ESC Chair
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
April 10, 2024
Page 4 of 4