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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.
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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
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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
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William Olsen, Board Member
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Carolyn Waters, Alternate Board Member
Mark Lenow, Alternate Board Member
Susan Bell
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