03-13-96BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
Meeting of March 13, 1996
The regular meeting of the Committee was held on Wednesday,
March 13, 1996, in the Conference Room of City Hall. Present
were: Jack Robbins, Chairperson, June Morris, Barbara Hopson,
Brenda Wray, Chuck Pendleton, Ron Schiebler, City Gardener,
acid Carl Walker, Coordinator.
The meeting was called to order by Jack Robbins at 7:35 PM.
Some discussion took place during review of the minutes on
the subject of the proposed grant for landscaping the medians
in Atlantic Boulevard. Following discussion, Barbara Hopson
moved to approve the minutes of. the last meeting, as written.
June Morris seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
A chairperson is still needed for the Spring Bright Spots
tour. After discussion, Barbara Hopson and Brenda Wray agreed
to co-chair the event. Others who have volunteered to help
include Bruce Tusher and Robin Soergel. The sub-committee,
with Carl as Coordinator, will meet so that a report can be
given at the next regular Committee meeting. It was agreed
that the event should not be held until the end of April or
the beginning of May.
Carl brought the Committee up to date on beach access (street
end} improvements. Contacts have been received by him for
groups at 3rd, 4th, and 15th. Also, residents at 8th Street
have requested that the path. at that location be made into a
sidewalk. The group working toward improvements at 3rd have
been very active and have already collected funds and begun
work. A sprinkler system, with City Water, is not required.
Public Works has done some grading at that access to assist.
Ron reported on the current status on work at the Atlantic
Blvd. medians. Preliminary work has begun on the next median
to be landscaped from donations by Ryan's Steak House and
the American National Bank. Purchase Orders have been issued
for all of the planting material. The median in front of
Publix, with landscaping donated by Publix, has been com-
pleted. All of the landscaped medians have recently been
cleaned and fertilized.
Considerable discussion took place on the proposed landscape
grant filed by Greenscape for the palm tree planting on the
Atlantic Blvd. medians. Members again expressed the concerns
which had been discussed. at the last regular meeting. After
input from the members present, Jack summed up the concerns
into three general areas, as follows: the type of palm being
proposed, the installation of the irrigation system and sub-
sequent water usage, and ttie landscaping efforts that have
been done, to date, and which are on-going, will be destroyed
by implementation of the sprinkler system and proposed land-
scaping. Carl was asked to send a memorandum to the Mayor and
City Commission outlining the Committee's objections and con-
cerns.
Under new business, Carl advised that the City Commission, at
their last regular meeting, had asked that the Committee re-
vieca the proposed City purchases of park benches,trash recep-
tacles, and a "reader board". A sample 'model of one of the
benches was available for inspection by the members. Barbara
Hopson expressed that it was very important that City stand-
ards be developed to ensure uniformity of future purchases
and to create a community identify.
A brochure photograph was passed around of the intended trash
receptacles. The Committee agreed that the color brown for
both the benches and receptacles was their choice. Barbara
Hopson moved that the Committee recommend approval of the
proposed park benches and trash receptacles, in brown, and
that they become a standard for future purchases. The motion
was seconded by June Morris and passed unanimously.
""~" The intended "reader board" was also discussed and the bids
for that project were passed around. Following discussion,
Jack Robbins moved to approve recommendation of the purchase
and that in the future, all signage comply with the design
utilized in the "Welcome to Atlantic Beach" signs and the
Public Safety building sign. June Morris seconded and the
motion unanimously carried.
Jack reminded members that the annual election of Committee
officers will be held next meeting. He also advised that he
will not be able to run for another term as Chairperson, but
would consider serving as Vice-Chairperson, if needed.
Barbara Hopson reported that she was working on some general
standards for City purchases such as benches, trash recept-
acles, picnic tables, etc. and would present them to the
Committee at the next meeting. Once the Committee approves
them, they can be presented to the Commission for adoption.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned
at 9:40 PM.
Carl Walker
Beautification Coordinator
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