HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes B&E 080101CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
BEAUTIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
AUGUST 1, 2001
The August 1, 2001, Regular meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens
Beautification and Environmental Committee was called to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The roll was called and the following members were found to be in attendance: Chair
Donna Wisneski, Jeff Renault, Connie Premuroso, Richard Mulligan, and Richard
Beladino.
Approval of Minutes
It was noted for the record that the May 2, 2001minutes stated there had been two
visitors, and there had been three. City Forester Mark Hendrickson advised that he
had called attention to the reference to this Committee in the first paragraph as the
Education Advisory Board, which was to be changed with the minutes of this meeting.
The minutes of the May 2, 2001 and June 6, 2001 were approved with the changes as
noted.
Items by City Council Liaison and Staff Liaison
City Council Liaison David Clark commented the City Council had discussed the
beautification grant for work along Alternate AI A, and $50,000 in matching funds
was needed; however, others on the Council did not agree to providing the matching
funds this year with the size of the tax increase. Mr. Clark welcomed the new
members to the Committee. Staff Liaison City Forester Mark Hendrickson indicated
the landscape plans were still valid, but timing was not right at this time. Mr.
Hendrickson reported the City Council's discussion of the landscaping changes
required by DOT in the medians along PGA Boulevard had been difficult, and they
had committed to maintaining a total of three medians, including one on each side of
the intracoastal waterway. Mr. Hendrickson explained that FDOT had established
standards that would maintain safety in the event of power failure which disabled the
traffic lights. Saw palmetto had been impeding visibility, but some of the other trees
would be allowed to remain. Mr. Hendrickson reported that the new landscaping
would be good, just not what those in the City had been used to in that location. Mr.
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Hendrickson passed around photos taken at the Council Meeting of Joe Floyd,
DiVosta representative, accepting the Beautification Award for The Oaks on Burns
Road.
Election of Officers
Donna Wisneski was elected Chair; Connie Premuroso was elected Vice Chair.
Old Business
City Wide Roadway Beautification Master Plan Update - Mr. Hendrickson advised
that the Committee had looked at the plan last November, and then in January the plan
was reviewed by the Land Development Committee, and subsequently by others
including the City Manager. The plan had been changed so much that he would be
bringing it back for the Committee to see again. Because of all the new projects which
would be providing roadway landscaping, coordination was necessary, and a text
amendment was needed so that it would be enforceable. Mr. Hendrickson advised that
he would provide a draft before the next meeting so members would have time to
review it before the meeting. The Northlake Boulevard Task Force was discussed.
The areas along Northlake Boulevard that were in the City were highlighted.
Environmental Policies Update - Mr. Hendrickson explained that a few years ago this
Committee provided a letter to City Council regarding their preference for off -site
landscaping in lieu of, as well as their opinion on appraising, etc. This would be going
back to City Council to help clarify what the Committee would like regarding a
method of appraisal. Highest and best use had been recommended by the Committee
since they felt that was what would get approved for a site. Mr. Hendrickson
explained exchanging swampland for upland had been suggested. This item would be
discussed at a future Council meeting.
City Hall Landscaping Update - The landscaping was discussed and sculpture near
the fountain was proposed.
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New Business
Chair Wisneski summarized that the roadway beautification master plan would be
brought back for next meeting. Mr. Hendrickson indicated he could provide a copy
of the environmental policies letter to the new members at the next meeting. A
member inquired if there would be any environmental issues involved in the planned
canal restoration, and funding for this project was discussed.
A revised address book to reflect the current members was requested.
Adjournment
There was no further business; therefore, the meeting was adjourned.