10-13-99AGENDA
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
October 13, 1999
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes of August 11, 1999, and September 8, 1999
III. Old Business
A. Arbor Day Program
B. Sailfish Drive
C. Ron's update on landscaped areas
D. Lifeguard Station
E. 5 Year Plan
F. Street End/Beach Access Program
,,,,, IV. New Business
A. Luminaries
B. Trees on Seminole Road
C. Beautification Committee Web Page
D. Replacement Trees on Plaza, Saturiba and Sailfish
E. Beach Access Signs
F. Increasing Membership
V. Announcements/Reports
VI. Adjournment
..,, MINUTES OF
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
October 13, 1999
A regular meeting of the Beautification Committee was held Wednesday, October 13, in the City Hall
Commission Chambers. Present were June Morris, Chairperson, Mina Ames, Barbara Bonner, Steve Geuther,
Jean Norton, Gloria Vaughn, Jane Vincent and Staff Members Susan Dunham and Ron Schiebler.
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson June Morns, at 7:35 p.m.
II. Aguroval of Minutes
Steve Geuther motioned to approve the Minutes of August 11, 1999, and September 8, 1999, as
submitted; Barbara Bonner seconded and the motion carried.
III. Old Business
A. Arbor Day Program: Steve Geuther informed the Committee that Greenscape has prepared the
promotional package for Prudential Realty but has not had the opportunity to deliver it to them.
Ron Schiebler suggested the Publix parking lot as an alternative location for the sale if needed.
B. Sailfish Drive: Ron Schiebler stated that three-fourths of the project is complete. One-fourth of
the area needs sprinkler heads and three-fourths of the area needs sprinkler head supports, which
``~ will all be installed within the next week-and-a-half. There are currently 28 pindo palms, and
seven more are needed to replace the pindo palms that are dead or dying due to disease. In
addition, Susan Dunham relayed the City Commission's suggestion to plant crape myrtles between
the pindo palms. The Committee discussed this suggestion and stated that they did not believe
that there was enough room between the palms to plant crape myrtles but suggested planting
something smaller, such as Indian Hawthorns. After further discussion, Jean Norton moved that
the Beautification Committee go before the City Commission to request $490 from the Tree Fund
to replace seven pindo palms on Sailfish Drive. Steve Geuther seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
C. Ron's Update on Landscaped Areas:
• 10~` Street was completed yesterday. Kay Lanier is no longer able to take care of 10"' Street
so this has fallen to the Beautification Department to maintain.
• The flower bed at the five-way stop is stripped and ready for planting snapdragons. The
society garlic has grown so much that they are root-bound and not producing flowers. Ron
will pull them out and break them into smaller clumps to replant.
• Ron has placed an order for 80 flats of snapdragons to place in front of City Hall, Seminole
and Atlantic, the five-way stop, and other locations.
• Impatiens will be planted next week at the entrance to City Hall.
• Barbara Bonner mentioned the terrible condition of the area around the "Welcome To" sign at
town center. Susan Dunham relayed her conversation with Dezmond Waters who stated that
town center was working on an inter-local agreement between Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach
and Jacksonville to maintain the landscaping around town center but that it would probably
` not be finalized until later this year.
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D. Lifeguard Station: Susan Dunham stated that Jim Hanson, the new City Manager, wanted an
opportunity to review the landscaping plans, before we proceed further.
E. Five-Year Plan: Deferred until the next Beautification Committee meeting.
F. Street End/Beach Access Program: Susan Dunham handed out the proposed Street End/Beach
Access Program. The Committee held a discussion regarding the removal of the $5.00/hour labor
charge in the current program. Steve Geuther moved to delete the $5.00/hour labor charge in the
Street End/Beach Access Program. Barbara Bonner seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously. The Committee will review the proposed Street End/Beach Access Program and will
bring any changes/suggestions to the next Committee meeting.
IV. New Business
A. Luminaria: Ron Schiebler advised the Committee that-there are approximately 50 or 601uminaria
kits (6 to a kit) left over from last year. Approximately 300 kits were sold last year. After
discussion, the Committee approved ordering 3001uminaria kits. Ron Schiebler will order the. kits
tomorrow.
B. Trees on Seminole Road: Susan Dunham relayed to the Committee the City Commission's
suggestion for lining Seminole Road with trees. The Committee requested Susan Dunham to find
out the boundaries to the stormwater system improvements so that the Committee could look at
., planting trees in areas that will not be affected by the improvements.
C. Beautification Committee Web Page: Susan Dunham handed out a printout of the Beautification
Committee web page from the City of Atlantic Beach web site. Susan Dunham asked the
Committee members to look over the web page and please a-mail or call her with any suggested
changes or additions.
D. Replacement Trees on Plaza, Saturiba and Sailfish:
• Plaza: Ron Schiebler informed the Committee that seven of the trees on Plaza (between
Sailfish Drive and Mayport Road) have died. Ron Schiebler provided to the Committee the
costs for replacement oaks, maples, sycamores and magnolias. The Committee requested that
Ron Schiebler obtain price quotes for laurel oaks, American hollys, Palatka hollys, and
Bradford pear trees before proceeding further.
• Saturiba Drive: Seven oak trees died prior to the sprinkler system being installed and need to
be replaced. Ron Schiebler recommended replacing the two missing trees (north side of
Saturiba, just west of Sea Oats) with oaks to match the oaks that are currently there. Due to
the high cost of oak trees, Ron Schiebler recommended planting five Bradford pear trees in the
bed on the north side of Saturiba between Seminole Road and Sea Oats.
• Sailfish Drive: After discussion, the Committee decided to wait for the price quotes on the
replacement trees for Plaza and Saturiba Drive before approaching the City Commission for
funds from the tree fund. It was determined that the Committee would make one request for
replacement trees for all three locations.
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E. Beach Access Signs: Susan Dunham advised the Committee that the Florida Coastal Management
Program is offering free beach access signs. A discussion ensued regarding the placement of the
signs and whether they are needed or not. The Committee decided to order the signs and
determine at a later date which beach accesses need the signs. Barbara Bonner moved to order 40
beach access signs. Jane Vincent seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
F. Increasing Membership: June Morns suggested that each Committee member talk to neighbors
and friends to see if they are interested and, if so, to invite them to a Beautification Committee
meeting as a guest.
V. Announcements/Reports
Susan Dunham advised the Committee that the City of Atlantic Beach would not be able to apply for
Tree City USA designation for 1999 due to the lack of an Arbor Day proclamation. Susan Dunham
assured the Committee that she would have the proclamation prepared and signed for the year 2004.
Barbara Bonner brought to the attention of the Committee the: Beaches Leader article advising of the
Mayport Road enhancement meeting on October 20, 1999 to be held by the Beaches Division of the
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. The meeting is being held to explore beautification opportunities
along Mayport Road.
VI. Adiournment•
f,,, June Morris adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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