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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
COMMUNITY AESTHETICS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2008
The October 1, 2008 Regular Meeting of the Community Aesthetics Board of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida was called to order at 5:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida by Chair Donna Wisneski.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
The Municipal Services Coordinator called the roll.
Members Present: Donna Wisneski, Chair
Terence Brady, Vice Chair
David Anderson
Frances Heaslip
Jim Griffin
Mark Lenow, 1 st Alternate
Lynn Silber, 2nd Alternate
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Jody Barnett, Council Member, Council Liaison
Jack Doughney, Assistant City Manager, Operations
Jamie Cobb, Executive Assistant to City Manager,
Staff Liaison
Chair Wisneski announced Sherry Levy's retirement from the Board effective September
30, 2008 and Albert Jacob's dismissal for attendance. Alternates Mark Lenow and Lynn
Silber were invited to join the Board on the dais. Chair Wisneski stated they would be
appointed regular members at the next City Council meeting.
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS. MODIFICATIONS
• None.
IV. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
• Councilmember Barnett had no announcements.
V. ITEMS BY STAFF LIASION
• Jamie Cobb, Executive Assistant to City Manager, Staff Liaison reviewed the
attendance policy. Lynn Silber explained an attendance issue that affected her
when she served on another Board. Councilmember Barnett stated that staff and
Council are aware of problems with the Code and are looking into it.
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VI. OLD BUSINESS
• Vice Mayor Levy presented Resolution 69, 2008, U.S. Mayor's Climate
Protection Agreement, to the City Council where it passed unanimously, 5 -0.
• Mark Lenow explained that the Fairchild Gardens Avenue Post Office remains
in its present condition with no changes planned for the immediate future.
• David Anderson stated his frustration with trying to get an answer to the
problem.
• Chair Wisneski suggested a letter writing campaign.
• Jamie Cobb stated she has been unable to get a commitment from the Post Office
on refurbishing the grounds.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Solild Waste Authority (SWA): Recycling Program
• Susan Chapman, Recycling Program Development Coordinator for the SWA,
described how the recycling program works and reviewed the handout materials.
• Susan Chapman invited Board members to the SWA for a tour.
• Discussion ensued on materials suitable for recycling, collection methods, and
sorting categories.
• All recyclables are marketed.
• Frances Heaslip stated she has seen recycled glass countertops and they are
beautiful.
• Vice Chair Brady asked what the Board could do as a group to encourage
residential and commercial recycling
• Cost and space are issues for existing businesses.
Waste Management Commercial Recycling
• Jeff Sabin, Director, Public Sector Services, Waste Management, gave a
presentation on residential and commercial recycling, markets for the recycled
materials, incineration, and explained single stream recycling versus dual stream
recycling used by the Solid Waste Authority.
• Jeff Sabin introduced Pat Eboli, Territory Manager, for Waste Management.
• Jeff Sabin stated that Waste Management will go to businesses and help them
find ways to collect more recyclables.
• Land Tracker is a new service being offered that provides boxes for the disposal
of light bulbs, thereby eliminating mercury contamination from landfills. The
boxes can be obtained from visiting the www.thinkt;reenfromhome.com website.
• Chair Wisneski thanked Pat Eboli and Jeff Sabin for his enthusiastic and
informative presentation.
• Pat Eboli gave further information on shipping light bulbs for recycling and
Florida Green Lodging.
Developing Board Objectives
• Chair Wisneski reviewed recent presentations and opportunities for Board
activities.
• Vice Chair Brady stated his objections to the mailboxes on Military Trail and
asked for suggestions to improve the visual effect they create.
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• Jack Doughney, Assistant City Manager, Operations, moderated the meeting
where suggestions were made for possible ways to enhance community
involvement with beautification and environmentally friendly projects.
• Discussion ensued regarding possible goals and objectives.
• Councilmember Barnett stated she believes the CAB does not need to get into
the Code Enforcement issues or the punitive side but explore the general
principles toward the goal of making the City more beautiful and supports the
idea of beautification and environmental awards.
• It was suggested that the Going Green in the Gardens initiative and Tree City
designation be included in the December issue of Signature City magazine,
which will include 50th anniversary information.
• Jamie Cobb asked that Board members e-mail their suggestions to her by
October 15, 2008 so she can compile a comprehensive list.
• Vice Chair Brady suggested that Code Enforcement Operations Director David
Reyes come to the next meeting.
• Chair Wisneski suggested that the CAB develop a work plan and goals before
inviting guests for educational purposes.
VIII. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
• None.
IX. COMMENTS BY THE BOARD
• None.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Lynn Silver made a motion for
adjournment. David Anderson seconded. Motion was approved unanimously, 7 -0. The
meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held November 5, 2008.
APPROVED
Terence Brady, Vice Chair
David Anderson
Lynn Silber (2nd Alternate)
(Vacancy)
(Vacancy)
ATTEST
Patricia Snider, CMC
City Clerk
Note: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the
meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.
All referenced attachments on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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