6-12-24 ESC Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
Meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 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
Anastasia Houston, At Large Member
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Amy Palmer, At Large Member
Patrick Nobles, At Large Member
Heather Markaj, At Large Member
Absent:
Also Present: Brian Broedell, Principal Planned and Environmental Coordinator
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order. Anastasia Houston called the roll.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. Approval of the agenda
MOTION. to approve the agenda
Motion: Mark Gabrynowicz
Second. Amy Palmer
Bruce Andrews
For
Sarah Boren
For
Mark Gabrynowicz (Moved By)
For
Daniele Giovannucci
For
Anastasia Houston
For
Todd Miner
For
Amy Palmer (Seconded By)
For
Patrick Nobles
For
Heather Markaj
For
Motion passed 9 to 0.
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COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
There were no speakers.
CHAIR REMARKS
A. Chair Remarks
Sarah Boren reported the City Manager is meeting with the Mayor regarding
standardizing the ESC. She said she has asked for more clarification about what this
means.
She reported that ESC office hours is not possible due to staffing issues.
Sarah Boren and Daniele Giovannucci spoke about the commercial composting site
they visited.
Sarah Boren reported the environmental language from the Charter Review committee
was reviewed by Commission and will be voted on at a future Commission meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes of the April 10, 2024 and Mav 8, 2024 regular Environmental
Stewardship Committee meeting.
B. Approve minutes of the May 21, 2024 Tree Subcommittee
C. Approve minutes of the May 23, 2024 S&R Subcommittee
MOTION. to approve the consent agenda
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second: Mark Gabrynowicz
Bruce Andrews
For
Sarah Boren
For
Mark Gabrynowicz (Seconded By)
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Moved By)
For
Anastasia Houston
For
Todd Miner
For
Amy Palmer
For
Patrick Nobles
For
Heather Markaj
For
Motion passed 9 to 0.
90 DAY CALENDAR
A. 90 Day Calendar
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Sarah Boren reviewed the 90 day calendar.
7. STAFF PRESENTATION & PUBLIC INPUT -DUNE INVASIVE PLANT PLAN
A. City of Atlantic Beach Dune Invasive Plant Plan
Brian Broedell reported staff has received the invasive species inventory and they are
waiting on the management plan from the consultant. Discussion about the inventory
ensued.
8. COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
A. T -mobile hometown grant
Sarah Boren stated the city is still looking for a landscape architect to help apply for
the grant.
B. Chapter 24 updates
Sarah Boren reported there will be a joint workshop between the Commission and
Community Development Board to discuss stormwater on June 17.
Mark Gabrynowicz encouraged members to review the STOP Committee's
recommendations to Commission.
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. Beautification of AB entrances -update
Sarah Boren reported Amanda Askew sent Mark's comments on the Brightview
landscaping contract to Public Works and the City Manager for review.
Bruce Andrews reported he met with an arborist who agreed the cedar trees at the
intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Seminole Road are dying. He said he is going to
continue to work with Public Works.
Discussion about entrance beautification ensued.
B. ESC volunteer update
Sarah Boren reported Beaches Habitat for Humanity has not filled this position yet.
She asked if there was anyone who is willing to lead the volunteer recruitment for the
"Green Corp" and "Stewards of the Park" efforts. Mark Gabrynowicz volunteers for
Stewards of the Park.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Tree watering
Bruce Andrews spoke about his concerns regarding watering newly planted trees in the
right-of-ways. Brian Broedell reported the city will replant the dead trees along Donner
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Road in the fall. Discussion ensued. Bruce Andrews proposed asking the City Manager
or Commission to provide the Pubic Works additional funding for tree watering. He
suggested using a percentage of the tree fund money.
B. Discussion about how to listen more to community and report backout
Todd Miner spoke about engaging with the community on ESC topics. Discussion
about the logistic of engaging and sharing the community's opinions. Discussion
ensued. Members decided to have a community caret towards the end of the year for
input. They suggested scheduling this after a Town Hall meeting.
SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
A. Tree Subcommittee
Bruce Andrews gave the Tree Subcommittee report.
B. Outreach Subcommittee
Anastasia Houston gave the Outreach Subcommittee report.
C. S&R
Sarah Boren gave the Sustainability and Resiliency report.
MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
Sarah Boren declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Sarah Boren, ESC Chair
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