3-12-25 Adopted MinutesMINUTES
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5=''f Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC)
s; Meeting
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 6:00 PM
City Ci Hall, Commission Chamber
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Present: Bruce Andrews, District 1308 Member
Sarah Boren, District 1306 Member
Daniele Giovannucci, At Large Member
Todd Miner, At Large Member
Anastasia Houston, At Large Member
Amy Palmer, At Large Member
Heather Markaj, ESC Member
Absent:
Also Present: Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Dir. (PCDD)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Sarah Boren called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. and called the roll.
2. COURTESY OF THE FLOOR (5 MINS.)
There were no speakers.
3. CHAIR REMARKS
Sarah Boren discussed the Marsh Oaks Community Center renovations, end of year surveys,
and meeting discussions.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve the Jan. 15th Tree Subcommittee Meeting
B. Approve the Jan.15th, Outreach Subcommittee Minutes
C. Approve the Jan. 23rd SRSC minutes
D. Approve the minutes of the Special January 29th 2025 ESC meeting
E. Approve the minutes of the Special Feb. 5th ESC meeting
F. Approve Feb. 19th Outreach Subcommittee Meeting
G. March 6th HOW Series
H. Items for city to promote through the end f April 2025
1. Items ESC wants to relay to Commission
J. FYI Packet
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MOTION: to defer items 4D and 4E
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second. Bruce Andrews
Bruce Andrews (Seconded By)
For
Sarah Boren
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Moved By)
For
Todd Miner
For
Anastasia Houston
For
Amy Palmer
For
Heather Markaj
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
MOTION. to move item 4I out of the consent agenda and approve all other items.
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second: Heather Markaj
Bruce Andrews (Moved By)
For
Sarah Boren
For
Daniele Giovannucci
For
Todd Miner
For
Anastasia Houston
For
Amy Palmer
For
Heather Markaj (Seconded By)
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
Sarah Boren provided an explanation of item 4I.
MOTION: to approve item 4I
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second: Anastasia Houston
Bruce Andrews (Moved By) For
Sarah Boren For
Daniele Giovannucci For
Todd Miner For
Anastasia Houston (Seconded By) For
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Amy Palmer For
Heather Markaj For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
5. 90 DAY CALENDAR
A. Review of 90 Day Calendar
MOTION: to accept the 90 day calendar with the addition of a Special Called meeting on
March 25, 2025 at 6 p.m. to discuss the awards ceremony
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second. Anastasia Houston
Bruce Andrews (Moved By) For
Sarah Boren For
Daniele Giovannucci For
Todd Miner For
Anastasia Houston (Seconded By) For
Amy Palmer For
Heather Markaj For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
MOTION: to partner with Beaches Go Green on their beach clean up, to encourage COAB
to promote the event, and to individually support the event
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second. Anastasia Houston
Bruce Andrews
For
Sarah Boren
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Moved By)
For
Todd Miner
For
Anastasia Houston (Seconded By)
For
Amy Palmer
For
Heather Markaj
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
MOTION. to include an organized craft focused around Monarchs and recycling education
at the Earth Day farmers market table
Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second. Anastasia Houston
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Bruce Andrews
For
Sarah Boren
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Moved By)
For
Todd Miner
For
Anastasia Houston (Seconded By)
For
Amy Palmer
For
Heather Markaj
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
COMMISSION AND/OR STAFF REPORTS
A. Saratoga Circle and Forrestal Circle Tree Plantings
Abrielle Genest reviewed the proposed planting off Saratoga Circle and Forrestal
Circle.
MOTION: to approve up to $20,000 on right-of-way plantings at Saratoga Circle and
Forrestal Circle
Motion: Bruce Andrews
Second. Daniele Giovannucci
Bruce Andrews (Moved By)
For
Sarah Boren
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Seconded By)
For
Todd Miner
For
Anastasia Houston
For
Amy Palmer
For
Heather Markaj
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
B. Vulnerability Assessment Update - Marsh baseline data and mapping
Abrielle Genest gave an overview of the Vulnerability Assessment update. She ask
members to email her feedback.
C. Heritage Trees
Abrielle Genest discussed the private property Heritage tree nominations.
MOTION: 1. ESC recommends approval of two (2) hertiages trees (35" Oak and 31"
hickory)
at 326 Ocean Blvd.
2. ESC recommends approval of a heritage tree ( 38" Oak) at 378 6th Street
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Motion: Daniele Giovannucci
Second. Todd Miner
Bruce Andrews
For
Sarah Boren
For
Daniele Giovannucci (Moved By)
For
Todd Miner (Seconded By)
For
Anastasia Houston
For
Amy Palmer
For
Heather Markaj
For
Motion passed 7 to 0.
D. Howell Park Restore Project
Abrielle Genest gave an update on the project.
E. Welcome sign landscape update
Abrielle Genest spoke about the landscape updates occurring at the Mayport Road and
Atlantic Boulevard welcome signs.
F. 4th Annual Brazilian Pepper Tree Roundup
Abrielle Genest discussed the Brazilian Pepper tree roundup.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. April 2nd ESC awards - Update
Sarah Boren reported there are 8 nominations so far and asked members to keep
spreading the word about nominations and sponsorships.
B. Edible Orchard Next Steps
• Potential location Atlantic Beach Elementary
• 100 West First Street
• Tideview Preserve
Sarah Boren gave an update on the project.
C. ESC Standardization / Ordinance of 95-25-124
Member discussed their presentation to Commission on the upcoming joint meeting.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Draft ESC accomplishments
Sarah Boren asked member to review the draft accomplishments.
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B. Discussion on How to improve ESC Processes
• Meetings
• Homework
• Individual leads and staff
• Workplans
• Sharefile
• Forms/Doodles
• Motion template
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SIGNIFICANT MATTERS ARISING IN SUBCOMMITTEES
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MEMBERS CLOSING REMARKS
Members gave their closing remarks.
MEETING RECAP
This item was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
In" ji�
Amanda Askew
Sarah Boren, ESC Chair
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