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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes B&E 040500a CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS BEAUTIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE APRIL 5, 2000 The April 5, 2000, Regular meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens A—dAi-s-er-y Bow was called to order at 5:45 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 Joe Royals, Jeffrey Renault, Sally Wilks, Jack Hughes, and Donna Wisneski. It was noted that City Council Liaison David Clark had been unable to attend because of a conflict with another event. The minutes of the March 1, 2000 meeting were approved as submitted. Old Business City Forester Mark Hendrickson presented the completed Environmental Recommendation Letter, which was discussed briefly. Motion was made and seconded to adopt, execute, and forward the Environmental Recommendation Letter to City Council. The motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Henderson advised that the letter would be useful to staff and the City Council in upcoming discussions. New Business It was noted that Bettie Nimin had been dropped as a member of the Committee because of three unexcused absences. Mr. Hendi commented that any suggestions for new members would be appreciated. The Great American Cleanup was announced, and it was suggested that Mr. Royals' secretary call all the Committee members on Thursday before the Saturday event to remind them. City of Palm Beach Gardens Beautification and Environmental Committee April 5, 2000 Page 2 Mr. Henderson announced that City Manager Nabar Martinez would attend the next meeting of the Committee. Mr. Henderson announced that he would be bringing the revised landscape plan for the municipal complex to the Committee. Mr. Henderson explained that Building Official Jack Hansen was coordinating the final details to finish the project, including both interior and exterior items. Mr. Henderson noted that Councilman Carl Sabatello had provided a lot of input for the revised landscaping, in which the large oaks would remain but the other landscaping would be more tropical with a variety of palms, planting beds to make maintenance easier, utilities would be hidden, specimen plants would enhance the roadways, porte cochere, and commons, and a fountain feature would be added. The landscaping would contain an increased number of plants with much more color. Littoral zone plantings would be placed at the edge of the pond, with backdrop plantings of royal poinciana, weeping willow, evergreen trees, and palms. A landscaping backdrop would also be provided for the post office kiosk. A new buffer between Johnson Dairy Road and Tanglewood was planned. Mr. Henderson explained that there was still bond money for these improvements, and that target completion for the complex was summer of 2000. One member commented on how nice the Lake Catherine area looked. Another member questioned who controlled the irrigation in the median island on PGA Boulevard west of the turnpike, which was getting cars wet, and was advised to contact the PGA National POA, Iron and other contaminants in water was discussed. A future field trip to Christ Fellowship Church view their landscaping for a possible award was discussed. Other areas which had improved their landscaping were discussed. It was suggested that the beautification and environmental awards be presented as the occasion arose rather than having a schedule of quarterly or semiannual awards. Mr. Henderson requested that the Committee members bring up items at the next meeting that they would like to ask the City Manager. One member indicated he would like to know why all commercial projects did not have to come before this Committee for landscaping approval prior to going to the Planning and Zoning Commission. r] City of Palm Beach Gardens Beautification and Environmental Committee April 5, 2000 Page 3 Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.