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City of Palm Beach Gardens
Community Aesthetics Boardp
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL:
Regular Members
Donna Wisneski — Chair
Terence Brady — Vice Chair
David Anderson
Frances Heaslip
Jim Griffin
Mark Lenow
Lynn Silber
Council Liaison
Jody Barnett
Alternates
Rosie Carr - First Alternate
Vacant - Second Alternate
Staff Liaison
Angela Wong
Cynthia Unger, Alternate (NEW)
III. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 1, 2008 Meeting
V. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
VI. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Developing Board Objectives
• Board Objective: Issuance of City Beautification and /or
Environmental Awards
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Tree Day at the Green Market
• Staff Guests: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, and
Justin Lucas, Parks Superintendent
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC
X. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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 Authori _ (SWA): Recycling g Pro _gram
• 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.thinkgreenfromhome.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
Donna Wisneski, Chair
Terence Brady, Vice Chair
David Anderson
Frances Heaslip
Jim Griffin
Mark Lenow (1 st Alternate)
Lynn Silber (2nd Alternate)
(Vacancy)
(Vacancy)
ATTEST
Donna M. Cannon
Municipal Services Coordinator
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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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Community Aesthetics Board (CAB)
Jody Barnet, Council Liaison
FROM: Angela Wong, Staff Liaison
SUBJECT: Response to Questions from the November 5, 2008 Meeting
DATE: November 14, 2008
1. What is "Green Building "?
In preparation for developing an environmental awards program, please see the
following websites to learn more about green building:
http: / /www.epa.gov /qreenbuilding /pubs /about.htm #1
http:// www .floridagreenbuilding.org /db/
http: / /www.usgbc.org/
2. Is it possible for the Board to install landscape material in areas surrounding
mailboxes along Military Trail?
Per the Interim City Attorney, each individual property owner is responsible to
maintain the landscaped portion of the right of way between their property line
and the pavement. Accordingly, since the maintenance responsibility of the
landscaping falls to the property owner, the CAB does not have the authority to
make landscaping alterations in front of an individual property owner's home
without the property owner's consent. Furthermore, even after giving consent, the
property owner could still remove the landscape material at their discretion.
3. Is Tree Day at the Green Market still planned for January 2009?
Yes, the Parks Division will be celebrating Tree Day at the Green Market on
January 18, 2009.
4. Can the CAB volunteer input or provide recommendations and /or constructive
criticism on landscaping plans related to commercial development projects in
which total project costs exceed $500,000.00?
Per City Ordinance, it is not within the CAB's purview to review or provide
comments on landscape plans related to commercial development projects. This
responsibility is charged to the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB).
However, CAB members, as residents of the community, can participate in the
public meeting process. Information related to the PZAB agenda can be
accessed online (http: / /pbgfl.com/ content /72/84 /1489 /default.aspx) and plans or
documents under review can be obtained from the Growth Management
Department at City Hall during normal business hours, Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 799.4010.