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COMMUNITY AESTHETICS BOARD
January 4, 2006
The Community Aesthetics Board met on January 4, 2006. The meeting was
called to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex
located at 10500 N, Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and was opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Donna Wisneski,
Bettie Marks
William Olsen
Carolyn Waters
Gail Vastola
Sherry Levy
Also Present: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
Kelvin Wise, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Charles Wu, Growth Management Director
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board approved the minutes from the Dec 7, 2005 meeting.
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Carolyn Waters nominated Donna Wisneski as Chairperson. The Board elected
Donna Wisneski as Chairperson in a 6 -0 vote.
Bettie Marks nominated William Olsen as Vice - Chairperson. The Board elected
William Olsen as Vice - Chairperson in a 6 -0 vote.
IV. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
Arbor Day Celebration
Mark Hendrickson discussed the Arbor Day Celebration which will be held on
January 20, 2006 at Sand Hill Crane Park. In addition, Tree Day will be
celebrated at the Green Market on January 22, 2006. The Board will hand out
seedlings and brochures. There was discussion about the type of tree that will be
planted on Arbor Day. Mark is going to try and get a Sweet Bay Magnolia
because it is a native flowering tree.
Mark announced that the City Council will be selecting a Council Liaison who will
be assigned to this Board. Gail Vastola stated that when she was on the Village
Council in North Palm Beach, the Council rotated among all the Boards. This
• was a great opportunity for all Council members to become familiar with every
board and to meet all the board members.
Additional Information
Mark informed the Board that the City has applied for a grant to help recover
from Hurricane Wilma.
Mark also stated that he has reapplied for Palm Beach Gardens to be a Tree City
U.S.A.
V. OLD BUSINESS
1) ORDINANCE 6, 2006 — Property Maintenance Standards Update
Kelvin Wise discussed Ordinance 6, 2006 — Property Maintenance Standards.
He said that this the same Ordinance that he previously discussed but the
Ordinance number has changed because time ran out in 2005. There are no
changes in the Ordinance itself. It is going to be presented to City Council at the
January 16, 2006 Council Meeting.
There was discussion about how the City and the Code Enforcement Department
• will be educating the residents about the new code. Kelvin stated that before
Code Enforcement Officers will give out violations, they will be working on
educating the residents on the property maintenance standards.
He mentioned that they would like to have a few homeowners volunteer to have
their property improved as an example of how a home should look like under the
new code. Gail Vastola asked what services will be offered to help elderly people
who cannot afford to be in compliance with the property maintenance standards.
Kelvin stated he is working on a community involvement program where different
organizations in the community will help people in that situation.
Donna Wisneski thanked Kelvin for coming to the meeting and giving an update
on the ordinance.
2) Ordinance 5, 2006 (Previously Known As Ordinance 30, 2005)
Upland Mitigation
Mark Hendrickson gave a presentation on Ordinance 5, 2006 — Upland
Mitigation. This Ordinance was previously titled Ordinance 30, 2005 but, again,
time ran out and the Ordinance had to be renumbered for the New Year. There
was discussion about the meaning of upland mitigation and the difference
between wetlands and uplands.
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Mark gave background of ordinance and gave an explanation of the new
• requirements. He explained the different sections of the Ordinance and how they
pertain to the environmental impact of new development in the City. After much
discussion, the Board voted 6 -0 to recommend Ordinance 5, 2006 to City Council
for approval.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Military Trail Grants
Charles Wu addressed the board regarding the Military Trail grant applications
that will be brought before them at next meeting. He would also like board to
consider the future of the grant program, such as what areas within the City
should be offered the opportunity to receive a grant for property improvements.
He stated that there will be 23 applications being considered for the grant and the
board will be presented with each one.
Other Old Business
William Olsen asked about a sign recognizing Palm Beach Gardens High School
Football Team for winning the State Championship. Charles stated that staff is
working on a policy that would be fair to all schools for future accomplishments.
• . ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:38 P.M.
Approval:
, Chairperson
Bettie Marks, Board Member
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• William Olsen, Board Member
Attest:
Vasto oard Member
arolyn Waters, Alternate Board Member
Susan $en
Public Information/ Recording Coordinator
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