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Community Aesthetics Board
October 3, 2007
Minutes
The Community Aesthetics Board (CAB) met on October 3, 2007. The meeting was
called to order by Chair William Olsen at 5:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present
William Olsen, Chair
Gail Vastola, Vice Chair
Terence Brady
Sherry Levy
David Anderson, (2nd Alternate)
Members Absent
Donna Wisneski
Vacant (1st Alternate)
Also Present
Jody Barnett, Councilmember and Council Liaison
Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, Staff Liaison
Ray Caranci, Forestry Technician
Cynthia Unger, Grounds Superintendent, Parks Division
3. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
• None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Minutes from the previous meeting were not available.
5. ITEMS BY COUNCIL LIAISON
• Jody Barnett, Councilmember, Council Liaison, stated that she has no items to
report.
6. ITEMS BY STAFF UASION
• Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, Staff Liaison, addressed the issue raised by
Fran Heaslip at the last meeting, of news racks near Bent Tree and within the
City.
o Code Enforcement is aware of the problem, but is currently focusing
attention on other issues throughout the City and will address in the near
future.
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• Mark Hendrickson introduced Ray Caranci, Forestry Technician.
• Mark Hendrickson volunteered for himself and Mr. Caranci to go around
the City and take pictures of the racks and place them on a map.
• Code Enforcement can then follow up and determine if they do indeed
meet code.
• Board appointments will occur on Thursday, October 4, 2007.
o Some of the CAB members will return.
o William Olsen will retire from the Board.
• Donna Wisneski has applied for membership on another Board.
• Applications have been received and are being reviewed.
7. OLD BUSINESS
• Cynthia Unger, Grounds Superintendent, presented the plans for the Veteran's
Plaza project.
• Changes to the concrete walkways, planters, types of trees and their
placement, and the plant material to be used was explained.
• Electrical and irrigation work being done was explained.
• Benches are being refurbished and will be returned.
• Project is on an accelerated track to meet the November 11, 2007
Veteran's Day holiday.
• Initial project was initiated due to the brick pavers causing a trip hazard.
Council requested that staff look at a possible Veteran's Memorial area.
Mennin Development donated money for landscape improvements in the
plaza. Staff proposed using a portion of the Menin donation and
combining it with money set aside for the trip hazard repairs.
• Gail Vastola, Vice Chair, stated that her son is a U.S. Marine Lieutenant
and she wants to thank all involved. The park means a lot to veterans and
their families.
• Councilmember Barnett stated that Councilmember Valeche, who is also a
veteran, initiated the idea.
• David Anderson, 2nd Alternate, expressed his appreciation for the
Veteran's Plaza.
MOTION 1
Gail Vastola put forth a motion to give Council approval and thanks for the
Veteran's Memorial. Motion seconded by William Olsen. Motion unanimously
approved.
• Brief discussion ensued of upcoming golf tournament. Councilmember Barnett
stated that all information can be found online at the City's web site.
8. NEW BUSINESS
• Mark Hendrickson stated that the new plan for Palm Beach Gardens High School
has been approved. He will bring it for next month's meeting.
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9. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
a Compliment on the beautification of the Burns Road park.
• Compliment on the new Publix Greenwise market on PGA Boulevard.
• Discussion ensued regarding the property at the North East corner of PGA
Boulevard and Central Boulevard.
10. ADJOURNMENT
• With no finther business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
APPROVED:
William Olsen, Chairperson
Gail Vastola, Vice Chairperson
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Terence Brady, Board Member
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Donna Wisneski, Board Member
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David Anderson, 2nd Alternate
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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 City Clerk's office.
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