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06-13-01,.< AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE June 13, 2001 7:30 p.m. City Hall Conference Room Call to Order 2. Recognition of Visitors 3. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 2001 4. Old Business A. Update on Landscaped Areas B. Committee Membership ''" C. Beautification Committee Guidelines D. New Areas to Beautify E. Public Information Seminars 5. New Business A. 2001/2002 Budget 6. Announcements/Reports 7. Adjournment '~''"~' MINUTES OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING June 13, 2001 A regular meeting of the Beautification Committee was held Wednesday, June 13, 2001, in the City Hall Conference Room. Present were Chairperson Jody Richards, Dee Carter, Gloria Vaughn, Parks and Recreation Director Timmy Johnson and Susan Dunham. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Recognition of Visitors None. 3. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 2001 Chairperson Richards requested that the following changes be made to the Minutes of May 9, 2001: 4.A. Paragraph 2, change "eucalyptus" to "ealeagnus." A motion was made by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Committee Member Vaughn and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of May 9, 2001, as amended. 4. Old Business Chairperson Richards asked if La Chateau Condominiums has written a letter to state that they would maintain the 8~' Street beach access. Mr. Johnson responded that he spoke with Mr. Vedro who advised that they would submit the letter when his committee meets. Chairperson Richards stated that she would like to see the drip irrigation system installed at this location. A. Update on Landscaped Areas: Mr. Johnson stated that the new gardener, Julie Bremer, is doing an excellent job. He gave the following update on landscaped areas: • 5-way Stop: installed Lantana; • City Hall: installed African iris to add color; • Atlantic and Seminole: installed plants, mulched and trimmed crape myrtles; • Ahern Street: installed. annuals; • Rose Park: the City Manager requested landscaping so trees, plants and Aztec grass were installed; • Trimmed trees throughout the City; • Aquatic Gardens: installed Lantana. Committee Member Carter requested that the weeds be removed around the trees along Saturiba Drive. Mr. Johnson stated that Terry Putnam is still out on worker's compensation and he did not know when she would return to work. B. Committee Membership: Chairperson Richards stated that she approached several people to join the Committee but the general feeling of these people was that the Committee was not effective or serious. Dee Carter stated that she called Camille Hunter to see if she would be ,, interested to join the Committee but she was not able to reach her. Minutes of Beautification Committee June 13, 2001 Page 2 C. Beautification Committee Guidelines: Chairperson Richards stated that the City now employs staff to take care of the landscaping and, in addition, there are not a lot of areas in Atlantic Beach that need to be beautified. She further stated that the Committee needs to determine its function. Committee Member Vaughn stated that she felt the Committee's role was to set policy and make sure the policies are being followed. She also stated that she felt it was the Committee's role is to guide the people who maintain the landscaping with a philosophy that is agreed upon with regard to plantings and irrigation. Chairperson Richards stated that the Committee was not asked for input on the landscaping of Rose Park and, apparently, the City did not feel it was necessary to discuss with the Committee. She further stated that there are only a limited number of parks and possibly that the Beautification Committee is not needed. Chairperson Richards stated that she was still waiting for copies of the flyover plans. D. New Areas to Beautify: Discussion was held with regard to new areas to beautify. The following were suggestions from the Committee: • Sailfish Drive: Mr. Johnson stated that the mounds need to be cleaned and a bed placed in the corner; • 15~' Street triangle: Committee Member Vaughn stated that she thought this area was going to be affected by the core city project. Chairperson Richards asked for an update from Public Works; • Medians on Plaza; ,. • Selva Marina Drive. Chairperson Richards asked Mr. Johnson if there were any more parks planned. Mr. Johnson responded that the Dutton Island plans call for a canoe launch, parking, trails, sewer, bathrooms, water lines, some clearing for camping, installation of an electrical line and, possibly next year, the addition of a fishing pier. Mr. Johnson also stated that when the flyover is completed, there would be a retention pond with a track around it and a pocket park by Silvers, which could accommodate a picnic table and a trash can. E. Public Information Seminars: Chairperson Richards stated that she knows people in the landscape business that would be willing to speak at seminars. She also suggested that the Committee schedule dates and topics for the upcoming year. The Committee determined that the first seminar would be held in October. Committee Member Vaughn stated that she would contact Florida Yards and Neighbors and Committee Member Carter stated she would contact Camille Hunter. Chairperson Richards advised the Committee that her term as chairperson would expire in March 2002 according to the Resolution. 5. New Business A. 2001/2002 Budget: Discussion was held with regard to the budget and the Beautification Committee requested to add $3,000 for information seminars. 6. Announcements/Reports The Committee canceled the July meeting and rescheduled the. August 8 meeting to August 1 at ,,M:~=., 7:30 p.m. Minutes of Beautification Committee June 13, 2001 Page 3 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Jo c s, hairperson r"""'