06-16-95BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meeting of June 16, 1995
The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, June 16, in the
Conference Room. Present were: Jack Robbins, Chairman,
Brenda Wray, Barbara Hopson, Mimi Ames, Barbara Bonner, Carl
Walker, Coordinator, and Ron Schiebler, City Gardener.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm and a motion made
by Barbara Hopson to accept the minutes of the last meeting,
as written. Barbara Bonner seconded and the motion passed.
Ron ScYiiebier reported on the status of the landscaped areas
which are Committee undertakings. He advised that the sign
locations are all being maintained, as well as Ahern Street.
Additional lantana plants are in place at the ends of the
Atlantic Blvd. median at the .Seminole intersection and that
the median had been weeded. The placing of mulch rings at
the bases of the trees on the City Hall grounds is nearing
completion and work has begun of the "mailbox" area project
at the Seminole Road/Plaza intersection.
Sack asked that Ron trim the palms in the medians of Atlantic
Blvd., as well as the cedars in a median adjacent to Watson
Realty. Ron will handle.
Barbara Hopson suggested that mulch other than cypress be
used in the landscaped areas since cypress trees are being
removed solely to make mulch. She suggested pine bark and/or
pine needles.
Jack stressed that the Committee members should not rely only
on Ron's efforts for planting or maintaining areas but that
the Committee should continue doing such projects, either on
an individual basis, or as a group, when passible.
Brenda Wray reported on her contacts with businesses to "ad-
opt" medians of Atlantic Bivd. for landscaping. Of the 12
contacted, 7 required a letter to be sent to a regional of-
fice. So far, only 1 has given a definite "no". Also, the
Publix manager had personally committed to a donation of
$200.00. Brenda and the Committee were optimistic with the
results so far, and Brenda was thanked for her efforts.
Jack went over the action plan, updating several items as to
tasks con-pleted and date changes on others. Jack also asked
that the sub-committee for the additional tree planting have
a report, with conceptual drawings, at the next meeting.
It was agreed that the actual tree planting would not take
place until September but the cost must be encumbered in the
budget for this fiscal year.
Several suggestions were made for the "Holiday Luminary" pro-
ject. Jack recommended that the event be for one night .only,
not two. He also suggested that a goal be set for seising of
750 kits. Other ideas for promoting the event were mentioned
and suggestions were made for getting help from other groups.
Barbara Hopson and Mimi Ames volunteered to help Joanna Flet-
cher on the Committee.
Under new business, Jack Robbins was unanimously chosen to
serve as Committee Chairperson for another year. Tt was also
agreed to delay until next month's meeting the election for
a Vice-Chairperson since it was unknown whether June Morris
would be willing to serve in that position again.
Carl reported that he was already getting responses on the
survey for "City Tree, etc." in the latest Tideviews and that
he would have a recap of the results at the next meeting. He
also said he was progressing with the proposed budget for the
fiscal year '95-'96 and asked the Committee for additional
ideas or suggestions. Jack recommended that Ron's part-time
position be changed to a full time employee.
Under announcements, Barbara Hapson advised that she and se-
veral other Committee members had attended the native plant
presentation which was sponsored by the Parks & Recreation
Advisory Board.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned
at 9:05 PM.
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