01-10-96BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
Meeting of January 10, 1996
The regular meetirxg of the Committee was held on Wednesday,
January 30, 1996, in the Conference Room of City Hall. Pre-
sent were: Jacl~ Robbins, Chairman, June Morris, Mimi Ames,
Barbara Bonner, Rick Bell, Joanna Fletcher, Guest Allison
Johnson, Mayor Lyman T. Fletcher, Ron Schiebler, Gardener,
and Carl Walker, Coordinator.
7'he meetirxg was called to order by Jack Robbins at 7:30 PM
and a oration made by Joanna Fletcher to approve the minutes
of tYxe last meeting, as written. 3une Morris seconded and
the motion passed unanimously.
Joanna reported on the Holiday Luminaria event and despite
the rain on the planned display night of December 17, it
was agreed that the event was very successful. Suggestions
were made by Joanna, and others, for next ,year's undertaking.
Carl reported that a total of $ 1054.00 had been collected
representing sales of 527 kits, as compared with last years
sale of 200 kits. He also gave special recognii:ion to sev-
eral members who were responsible for volume. sales, as well
as resident Betty Robertson who will be given special recog-
nition for her efforts in promoting the event.
Jack distributed and reviecaed the Committee mission & objec-
tive plan, 1995 accomplishments, and the task assignment
plan for 1996, making changes, additions and/or deletions,
as needed.
Discussion on the street end beach access beautification pro-
gram took place and tYxe Mayor stressed the importance of
maintenance of the areas. He also suggested that a "master
plan" be drawn up for the accesses. Ways of promoting the
"share-cost" with residents were also discussed.
Jack reminded the committee of the forthcoming "Spring Bright
Spots Taur", asking members to consider ctrairing the event.
Carl advised that Robin Saergel had volunteered to help with
the tour although she was unable to attend night meetings.
Carl reported on plans for the upcoming Arborday celebration,
includirxg the tree sale Saturday, January 20, and the acti-
vities at Atlantic Beach Elementary school being handled by
Barbara Hopson. Letters to nurseries were sent out on Janu-
arv 4 and 5 and follow up calls have been made. Members pre-
sent volunteered to be at the sale for 2 hours shifts, begin-
ning at 9:30 AM. June Morris agreed to be present all day
for the event.
iNote: Jack Robbins left at 9:00 PM due to another commit-
ment; June Morris chaired the remainder of t;he meeting.)
The Mayor addressed the group on several general issues in-
cluding t}~e i.mportance of maintaining a tree campy within
the City, and the planting of replacement trees for those
being removed by construction and population growth.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned
by June Morris at 9:20 PM.
Carl Walker
Beautification Coordinator
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