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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes CAB 110304f e COMMUNITY AESTHETICS BOARD November 3, 2004 Minutes The Community Aesthetics Board met on November 3, 2004. The meeting was called to order at 5:37 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I. OATH OF OFFICE Patricia Snider, the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to all members who were not present at the October 6, 2004 meeting. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Jo Ann Lang, Bettie Marks, William Olsen and Donna Wisneski, Richard Beladino, Sherry Levy, Gail Vastola, Members Absent: Carolyn Waters, Mark Lenow Also Present: Mark Henrickson, Staff Liaison, Cindy Unger, Alternate Staff Liaison, Christine Tatum, City Attorney, Patricia Snider, City Clerk and Susan Bell, Public Information/Recording Coordinator. IV. ORIENTATION SESSION — MAKE UP The board members that were not present for the October 6, 2004 meeting were given an orientation session that was led by Christine Tatum, City Attorney, and Patricia Snider, City Clerk. The orientation included the background and overview of the City's Boards and Committees, the powers and duties of the Community Aesthetics Board, the Florida Sunshine Law, public records requests, ethics and financial disclosure. All board members were given a Board and Committee notebook that explained in detail, everything that was discussed in the orientation. Mark Hendrickson told the board that due to several members of the board not receiving notification of the October 6, 2004 until after the meeting took place, the members who were not present would be excused from that meeting and would not be penalized for their absence. V. APPROVAL OF MINTUES The board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2004 meeting. / e VI. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON Mark Hendrickson, Staff Liaison, once again, congratulated the board on winning 3rd Place in the Savvy Award for the brochure they put together. He brought the award and passed it around for all members to see. The brochure is now in the 2nd printing. Dolores Key, the Economic Development Administrator will be presenting the brochure at different conferences and meetings she attends throughout the country. VII. OLD BUSINESS The date for the Arbor Day celebration will be January 21, 2005. Mark will confirm this date and bring it back to the board. VIII. NEW BUSINESS Restoration after Storms Mark told the board that there is a proposed ordinance before City Council that will limit tree removal and pruning of trees within a certain amount of time prior to a tropical storm warning. The board was concerned about the pruning standards. Mark explained that right now the City does not have pruning standards for private property. This is the first time the City is changing the pruning standards which will include private property too. There was discussion about what the current pruning standards are and what is going to be expected. Gail Vastola suggested that residents should receive notification at the beginning of hurricane season explaining tree removal and pruning requirements and/ or restrictions. She suggested a notice or advertisement be placed in the City Newsletter at the onset of hurricane season. Mark Hendrickson stated that the City is preparing a flyer to send out to all residents which will include photos of the damage that occurred to trees and landscaping during the hurricanes of 2004. It will also include information on how to limit future damage and how to prepare for severe weather. McArthur Blvd. Landscape Project Mark Hendrickson discussed the landscape and irrigation plans for McArthur Blvd. Each board member received a copy of the landscape plans. The city has just started accepting bids for this project. Staff would like board to give input on the landscaping. The project should be user friendly, safe and low maintenance so the city does not have to keep replacing plants and try to prevent pruning as much as possible. The board will review the plans and come back with suggestions. The board requested that Cindy Unger come back with a report of the 2 maintenance difficulties that could occur at this project. They would like to review this in order to be able to make recommendations. Post Office Bettie Marks asked if there was anything going on with the landscaping at the Post Office. Mark Hendrickson stated he will talk to the city attorney to see if they can get more aggressive. This will be hard to do because this is a federal building and the city does not have jurisdiction over it. PGA Flyover Mark reminded the board that the PGA Flyover is almost complete and the trees are about to be planted. He thinks they will be very happy with the outcome. Legacy Place Jo Ann Lang asked about the Legacy Place property. She said this property needs to be cleaned up as it is an eye sore in the city. Mark stated that a Michael's Craft Store will be moving on that property and hopefully they will start to clean up that area shortly. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM. Approval: Rich Be adino, Vice Chairperson Jo Ann g, Board Meiger r;tevy, :.: Mcmb ? Jr Attest: Bettie Mar s, B and Member C William Olsen, Board Member Member Carolyn Waters, Alternate Board Member Mark Lenow, Alternate Board Member Susan Bell Public Information/ Recording Coordinator El