SIB ag & mins 1993 SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
• AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will meet December 1, 1993, 4:00
p.m., First Floor, City Commission Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Minutes from meeting November 3, 1993.
II. Projects.
A. South Median 17 &92.
III. Recognition Award.
December- Bridgewater Apartments- Airport Blvd. 12/1/93 -10:00 a.m.
IV. Members term - 1/31/94.
Tim Donahoe, Juanny Mercer, David Gatchell.
V. Individual Comments.
DISTRIBUTION: Connie Williams
Amelia Royster
Eliza Pringle
Juanny Mercer
Tim Donahoe
David Gatchell
David Bach
• Lois Dycus
Mike Kirby
Howard Jeffries
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Trish Thomas, Seminole County
Mike Martin, Seminole County
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect
to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim
record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is
not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVISE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Personnel Office ADA
Coordinator at 330 -5626, 48 hrs in advance of the meeting. (ADA handbook,
subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General).
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
The Scenic Improvement Board met in a regular meeting, December 1, 1993, 4:00
p.m., City Commission Conference Room.
• Members present: Connie Williams, Eliza Pringle, Amelia Royster, Juanny Mercer.
Members absent: Lois Dycus, Tim Donahoe, David Gatchell, David Bach.
I. Minutes of November 3, 1993 were approved by members present.
II. Project:
Median 17 &92 South: Howard Jeffries met with Stan Mann, D.O.T. for future
plans of the medians. Information is that the Seminole County will be widening
the road within the next year. The medians will be dropped from the width
existing at this time to less for the widening. Along the medians upon
observations is that some of the medians are small already, storm drain runoffs
are along the medians which cuts back any growth through the center. Information
for the matching state grant has changed in ways: safety signs will be used
while maintaining state highways, authorized architect for the concepts of
planting, diameters for trees have to be less than 4" diameter, shrubs maximum
height no more than 3'. Howard brought out the disadvantages; travel time
allotment would be close to an hour, sign placement for maintenance, irrigation
for water truck including travel time. Replacement of soil due to the soil
sample tested was very poor. Recommendation from the board; time for Seminole
Co. to upgrade the intersection, recommendation @ budget time for more manpower,
letter to Mr. Boyette - Orlando Sentinel as to what will be happening at this
intersection.
III. Recognition award. For the month of December, Bridgewater Apts was the
recipient. For the month of January, 1994 - Sanford Museum Library; E. 1st Street.
Scheduled for January 5, 1994 -10:00 a.m.
IV. Members term. One vacancy - recommending Inez Wilson. Ms. Wilson works with
• the Sanford Library Museum as a volunteer and has expressed desire for the
placement upon the board. Other members term: Tim Donahoe, David Gatchell,
Juanny Mercer has expressed to remain as members on the board.
V. Individual Comments: H. Jeffries - Senior Center. Flyers to made as to what
ideas may come from the Senior Citizens who participate with the Center. Should
be ready for hand out by mid month of December. Once accumulated, recommendation
and discussion from the board with possible presentation from selected senior
citizens.
Arbor -Earth Day. Planning an awareness program for the public. Include exhibits
from the zoo, Seminole Co Ag's Center and Forestry Division, recreational
activities, tree planting, walking tree tours, recycling and mulch programs. For
more discussion at next meeting.
Meeting adjourned 5:10 p.m.
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
• AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will meet November 3, 1993, 4:00
p.m., First Floor, City Commission Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Minutes from meeting September 1, 1993.
II. Projects:
a. Civic Center
b. Outstanding Projects -H. Jeffries
III. Recognition Award
October: Choo -Choo Car Wash
November:
December:
IV. Individual Comments.
DISTRIBUTION: Connie Williams
David Bach
David Gatchell
Amelia Royster
Eliza Pringle
Juannie Mercer
• Lois Dycus
Tim Donahoe
Howard Jeffries
Mike Kirby
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Trisha Thomas, Seminole County
Mike Martin, Seminole County
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect
to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim
record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is
not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in an y of these proceedings should contact the Personnel Office ADA
Coordinator at 330 -5626, 48 hrs. in advance of the meeting. (ADA handbook,
subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General).
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
The Scenic Improvement Board met in a regular meeting, November 3, 1993, 4:00
p.m., first floor City Commission Conference Room.
• The members that were present: Connie Williams, Amelia Royster, Lois Dycus,
Eliza Pringle, Tim Donahoe, David Bach, David Gatchell.
Members absent: Juanny Mercer.
I. Minutes from September 3, 1993 were approved with minor corrections.
II. Projects:
Civic Center: ideas received about the area on the back side of the civic
center, following are 3 for consideration; enclosed courtyard w /picnic
tables /benches; Gazebo area for small groups; open air structure with
table /benches. Suggestions was to have the senior groups design a plan and be
reviewed by the SIB board. Ixora Garden Club would like to donate the monies for
the landscaping in and around the Senior Center /Civic Center courtyard. Request
for plans /concepts with cost estimate to take back to the Ixora Garden Club.
Other Projects: Westside Association - placed irrigation in welcome sign into
the Golsboro Subdivision, as well as plants. Checking to see if shrubs -trees to
planted along the r/w of 13th Street. 18th St /French Ave - cleaning of wooded area
to discourage vagrants from living in the midst, placing removal of trees /shrubs
back into the land by mulching the material. Wes Rinker Stadium -clean up and
repairing of irrigation. Welcome Signs - landscaping. Sanford Museum- Landscaping
concepts and purchasing. For the following month; Annuals to be removed, Fitness
Trail - relocating, Historical Tree Planting- concept.
III. Recognition Award. The month of November was not placed. For the month
of December- Bridgewater Apartments- Airport Blvd. For the month of January -
Library Museum.
• Meeting adjourned 5:15 p.m.
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
• AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will not be meeting due to lack
of quorum.
DISTRIBUTION: Connie Williams
David Bach
David Gatchell
Amelia Royster
Eliza Pringle
Juannie Mercer
Lois Dycus
Tim Donahoe
Howard Jeffries
Mike Kirby
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Trisha Thomas, Seminole County
Mike Martin, Seminole County
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect
to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim
record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is
• not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in an y of these proceedings should contact the Personnel Office ADA
Coordinator at 330 -5626, 48 hrs. in advance of the meeting. (ADA handbook,
subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General).
SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
• "MAKE SANFORD SHINE"
Member of the SIB Board met with the community of Westside Community
Association for Make Sanford Shine, September 11, 1993. The intent
of this was to clean up the litter along 13th Street from French
Avenue to Persimmon Avenue.
The intent of this program was to establish the residents and
commercial business along West 13th Street for pick up of litter and
trash along the right of way. The doors of the Westside Boys and
Girls Club were opened and ready for the residents by 8:30 a.m.
The Scenic Improvement Board received a $50.00 donation from Publix
for purchases of refreshments, donuts. Poker sticks, garbage bags,
a packer truck w /crew were also available from the City.
The community who joined: signing in were as follows:
2 - Community Service
1 - Judge from Seminole County
3 - SIB members
5 - City employees
20 - Signed in residents.
As the residents were filing out with poker sticks and garbage bags,
people came onto the streets to help clean up the litter. Reported
by the Division of Solid Waste, the 12 cubic yard truck was half
filled to capacity with the litter collected.
• Encouraging the Westside Community Association to adopt the road of
West 13th Street.
Closed up the Westside Boys /Girls Club 12:00 noon.
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
• AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will meet September 1, 1993, 4:00
p.m., First Floor, City Commission Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Minutes from meeting June 6, 1993.
II. Projects:
a. Duanny Project.
b. Mainstreet Project.
c. Waterfront Project
III. Recognition Award
September: Median North 17 &92, 9/1/93 10:00 a.m.
October:
November
IV. Make Sanford Shine.
September 11, 1993, 8:00 a.m.
Westside Center
V. Individual Comments.
• DISTRIBUTION: Connie Williams
David Bach
David Gatchell
Amelia Royster
Eliza Pringle
Juannie Mercer
Lois Dycus
Tim Donahoe
Howard Jeffries
Mike Kirby
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Trisha Thomas, Seminole County
Mike Martin, Seminole County
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect
to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim
record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is
not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in an y of these proceedings should contact the Personnel Office ADA
Coordinator at 330 -5626, 48 hrs. in advance of the meeting. (ADA handbook,
subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General).
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
The Scenic Improvement Board met in a regular meeting, September 1, 1993, 4:00
p.m., first floor City Commission Conference Room.
Members present: Connie Williams, Chairperson, David Gatchell, Lois Dycus,
Amelia Royster, Tim Donahoe.
Members absent: Juanny Mercer, Eliza Pringle, David Bach.
I. Projects:
Duanny Project: At this time, this project is at a standstill.
Mainstreet Project: Ms. Bartholowmew has scheduled a mini convention in
town for the presentation and workshops from other mainstreet cities to encourage
the citizens of Sanford and answer questions of establishing the Mainstreet
Project.
Waterfront Project: Mr. Swanner, contacted by the City Commission for the
Welcome signs has been encouraged to duplicate similar signs but smaller version
for placement along the r/w of the "scenic routes" of Sanford. Mr. Larry
Stickler has been elected chairperson for this project.
II. SIB projects: Howard Jeffries reported the following of projects initiated
and status as follows:
along with daily job duties of park clean ups, other job duties were
established as neccessary to be done:sprucing of median traffics within Sanford,
remodeling the restrooms to included the new A.D.A. regulations, placement of
picnic tables for city employees, re- locating the fitness trail within the Fort
Mellon Park, Museum planting, Jackson Cemetary clean up.
Along with the regular and on going job projects, several residents have
requested that the Orange Avenue Park be changed out from a basketball court to
a children's playground instead. Residents from the Westside would like to see
13th Street landscape with trees, irrigation. Irrigation is not possible, too
narrow of a right of way. "Welcome sign" is established along 13th street, rough
shape, but clean up is expected. No irrigation available within the plot.
• Requests from the Westside Community for garbage containers to be placed along
13th Street for the collection of litter. Discussion followed as to maintenance,
cleaning up around and inside the cans, whether dumpsters should be placed
instead of cans, replacing the cans once removed by whomever, vandalized. Motion
of recommendation for the City to provide 2 -4 yard dumpsters with lids along 13th
Street in locations. First motion of approval from David Gatchell, seconded by
Tim Donahoe. Requested that a letter from the SIB informing the Westside
Community Assocation of out motion for approval of dumpsters instead of cans.
Also would like to encourage the Westside Community Assocation to adopt a "Yard
of the Month" for the community to encourage clean up of residents yards. The
Chairperson directed Howard Jeffries to check into prices for a sign to be spent
from the SIB funds for the Westside Community Association.
III. Recognition Award. For the month of September, the sign was given to the
Parks and Grounds Maintenance of the City for the Median Traffic North, along
French, 17 &92, Seminole Boulevard.
For the month of October Choo -Choo Car Wash will be the recipient.
Meeting adjourned 5:15 p.m.
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
• AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will meet June 2, 1993, 4:00
p.m., First Floor, City Commission Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Minutes from meeting April 7, 1993.
II. David Farr: Chamber of Commerce
Welcome Signs
III. Projects: Discussion:
a. Median North -17 &92
Howard Jeffries
b. Duanny Project.
Connie Williams
c. Mainstreet Project.
Connie Williams
d. Waterfront Project.
Connie Williams
IV. Recognition Award
September: Median North 17 &92
October:
• V. City Nursery.
VI. Vacancy -Larry Williams - recommendations.
VII. Individual Comments.
DISTRIBUTION: Connie Williams
Amelia Royster
Eliza Pringle
Juanny Mercer
Tim Donahoe
David Gatchell
David Bach
Lois Dycus
Mike Kirby
Howard Jeffries
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Trish Thomas, Seminole County
Mike Martin, Seminole County
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with respect
to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need a verbatim
record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence, which record is
not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVISE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Personnel Office ADA
• Coordinator at 330 -5626, 48 hrs in advance of the meeting. (ADA handbook,
subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General).
SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
The Scenic Improvement Board met in a regular meeting June 2, 1993, 4:00 p.m.,
City Commission Conference Room.
• Members present: Connie Williams, Eliza Pringle, David Gatchell, Amelia Royster.
Members absent: David Bach, Tim Donahoe, Lois Dycus, Juannie Mercer.
I. Minutes of April 7, 1993 were approved by first motion David Gatchell,
seconded by Eliza Pringle.
II. Welcome Signs -David Farr. David spoke of the compliments that the Chamber
receives for the beautification of the medians within Sanford. Welcome signs
would be able to be placed at North side 1st Street and Persimmon Avenue with
permission from the property owner Ralph Schmidt. The property is in site plan
review for multi- housing at this stage. David has spoken with Mr. Swanner of
duplicating the sign structure but smaller scale to be placed within the planting
areas throughout the City. Recommend to wait until visual site of larger sign
placement. Suggestion also was to use a smaller scale for different routes in
City i.e.: Historic route for residential and commercial, bike routes or the
scenic routes within the City, but different color backgrounds to show the
different routes.
III. Recognition Award for the month of September to the Divisions of Parks and
Grounds for the Median North recently installed. Scheduled for September 1,
1993, 10:00 a.m.
IV. Projects:
Median North- 17 &92: Howard stated that still have at least two weeks to
complete project. The soil tested very poorly. Have had two minor accidents to
damage plant material at median. Recognition is schedule to be received for the
median project for the month of September, 1993. Included should be Parks and
Grounds Maintenance, 9/1/93 -10:00 a.m.
• Schedule for the summer for the department; A.D.A. regulations; actions of
remodeling to allow for A.D.A. restrictions were listed by Howard as directive
scheduling to be done within the next year; modify restrooms. Cemetery clean up
is still active; Planting of annuals, Historic Tree Program -4 trees still left
for purchase; The Sanford Museum will be landscaped after completion of North
Median.
IV. Town Meeting - Golsboro Subdivision. Request of why no beautification plans
for this area. Connie would like to initiate a "Make Sanford Shine" along 13th
Street from French Avenue to the Crooms School of Choice. Directed secretary to
send letters to all residents and commercial businesses along 13th Street for
intentions. Scheduled for August 12, 1993 8:00 a.m., City Commission Conference
Room for presentation to the public of intentions. Notify the newspapers of
intentions of dates listed. 8/12/93 for conference meeting, scheduling the clean
up for September 11, 1993 for the "Make Sanford Shine ". First motion of
approval; Eliza Pringle seconded by David Gatchell.
Meeting adjourned 5:05 p.m.
SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
AGENDA
Regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will not be meeting Wednesday,
• May 5, 1993.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Due to the lack of quorum there will be no meeting for the month of May, 1993.
DISTRIBUTION: Eliza Pringle
Connie Williams
Mrs Lois G. Dycus
David Bach
Tim Donahoe
Larry Williams
Amelia Royster
Juanny Mercer
David Gatchell
Mike Kirby
Howard Jeffries
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with
respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need
a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence,
• which record is not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office
ADA coordinator at 330 -5626 48 hours in advance of the meeting. (ADA
handbook, subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General)
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
AGENDA
' Regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will meet Wednesday, April 7,
1993, 4:00 p.m., first floor, City Commission Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Minutes of regular meeting Wednesday, March 3, 1993.
II. Median Concept N 17 -92 -.
Howard Jeffries - Status of project.
III. Recognition Award:
April - New Tribes Mission, 4/5/93 10:00 a.m.
May - Dutch Mill Nursery, Upsala Road
June - Memorial Park, Seminole Boulevard
Sept. - Traffic Median North -17 &92
IV. Waterfront Mainstreet Project.
Connie Williams
V. Individual Comments.
DISTRIBUTION: Eliza Pringle
Connie Williams
Mrs Lois G. Dycus
David Bach
Tim Donahoe
• Larry Williams
Amelia Royster
Juanny Mercer
David Gatchell
Mike Kirby
Howard Jeffries
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with
respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need
a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence,
which record is not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office
ADA coordinator at 330 -5626 48 hours in advance of the meeting. (ADA
handbook, subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General)
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
The Scenic Improvement Board met in a regular meeting April 7, 1993, 4:00 p.m.,
first floor City Commission Conference Room.
' Members present: Connie Williams, Juanny Mercer, Tim Donahoe, Eliza Pringle,
Amelia Royster, David Gatchell.
Members absent: Larry Williams, David Bach, Lois Dycus.
I. Minutes of March 3, 1993. Minutes were read and approved by members present.
II. Median Concept N 17 &92. Howard reported that the plant material that was
bid out did not have the material available. Other nurseries are being looked
into at this time. One quote received may be as less as $2,000.00 less that
bidden price. Irrigation is being installed at this time. Soil is being added
to build up the median. Projected date of completion: May 1, 1993.
III. Budget FY 93/94. Mike Kirby spoke with the board for budget preparation.
Message is that another year of a flat budget. Request from FY 92/93 was for
$25,000.00 and approved. This year would like to go with the same amount and
different projects. Some suggestions: Museum landscaping in and around the lake;
Courtyard located at the Civic Center; Memorial Park. For Memorial Park -
additional benches and trash containers for park. For Civic Center - removal of
concrete and placement of "gazebo effect" landscaping. For Library Museum,
landscaping to include plants and irrigation in and around the lake from the
Chamber of Commerce to the tennis courts. Suggestions of receiving plans for the
Civic Center and the Museum to show the garden clubs within Sanford for some
donated funds to implement these projects.
IV. Events of interest: Planting of a Silver Maple- Historic Tree from the
Scenic Improvement Board, for April 14, 2:00 p.m. Planting of another historic
tree scheduled for Earth Day, Wednesday April 21, 1993; 2:45 p.m. by the Brownie
Troops and Junior Girl Scouts.
• V. Recognition Award. The sign was placed for the New Tribes Mission, Monday
April 5, 1993. For the month of May, Dutch Mill Nursery - Upsala Road.
VI. Waterfront Mainstreet Project. Next meeting to be held April 17, at the
City Hall. Connie reported that at this time process of illumination of
citizen's ideas and suggestions are being reviewed.
VII. Individual Comments:
H. Jeffries reported that the benches located downtown had been cleaned and
stained. Hanging Baskets were torn from the storm received several weeks ago.
They should be in place within the next 2 weeks. Volunteers and organizations
are volunteering time to clean up the back side of the cemetery. More volunteers
would be appreciated. The back lot cemetery is in question as to maintaining.
Last record shows that it is owned by the City, County and Private owners.
C. Williams stated that Larry Williams has verbally submitted his
resignation of his chair. His job requires too many out of town meetings to be
committed to the SIB board like it should be. No recommendations at this time,
but to return to next meeting with any recommendations. Comments from the
members present were that they may not be able to attend next meeting. Present
members approved to relinquish next meeting and meet again in June.
Meeting adjourned 5:00 p.m.
SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
AGENDA
Regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will meet Wednesday, March 3,
1993, 4:00 p.m., first floor, City Commission Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Minutes of regular meeting Wednesday, February 3, 1993.
II. Median Concept N 17 -92 -.
Howard Jeffries - Status of project.
III. Recognition Award:
March - Evergreen Cemetery, 3/1/93 10:00 a.m.
April - New Tribes Mission
May -
June -
IV. Other business.
V. Individual Comments.
DISTRIBUTION: Eliza Pringle
Connie Williams
Mrs Lois G. Dycus
David Bach
Tim Donahoe
Larry Williams
Amelia Royster
• Juanny Mercer
David Gatchell
Mike Kirby
Howard Jeffries
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with
respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need
a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence,
which record is not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office
ADA coordinator at 330 -5626 48 hours in advance of the meeting. (ADA
handbook, subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General)
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
The Scenic Improvement Board met in a regular meeting, March 3, 1993, 4:00
p.m., first floor City Commission Conference Room.
• Members present: Connie Williams, Amelia Royster, Eliza Pringle, David Bach,
Tim Donahoe.
Members absent: Juanny Mercer, Lois Dycus, Larry Williams, David Gatchell.
I. Minutes of January 25, February 3, and 8, 1993 were approved by members
present.
II. Median North- 17 &92- French Avenue. Howard Jeffries reported that the
bids were opened for the plant materials and irrigation. Plant material -
$9,429.25; irrigation material- $4,769.63. Plants on bid are to be approved
upon site. Plant material that were brought in for inspection were not
approved. Nurseries are being looked over for their bid material to search
for the healthy, warranted plants needed for the project for approval. Bid
also request a 2 year guarantee for the plant materials.
Lakefront Mainstreet Project that includes the chairpersons of all city and
civic organizations make up this committee, spear headed by Jay Marder
Director of Planning with the City. At this time, ideas and foremost projects
are being considered for beautifying the lakefront and the main streets of the
City. Approximately two years will be considered prior to any concepts to be
implemented.
III. Recognition Award: for the month of March, the sign was placed at the
Evergreen Cemetery, W. 25th Street. Approval from members present for the
following months: April -New Tribes Mission -E. 1st Street; May -Dutch Mill
Nursery - Upsala Road; June - Memorial Park - Seminole Boulevard; September- Traffic
Median North.
IV. Other Business:
• C. Williams- attendance of the SIB meetings is consideration for the
continuance of the board.
H. Jeffries- received from the State Forestry office, awarded the Tree City
U.S.A. for the sixth year. Checking for logos for Tree City for grounds
maintenance vehicles. Changing to perennial instead of annuals this year due
to cutting back of maintenance and more varieties of color. Planters located
downtown - problems with nematodes, damage to planters, high ph balance from
water runoffs of buildings, water regulation and cold damage. At this time,
proper repairs are needed and possible removal of the brick planters in the
future, upon the determination of the Lakefront Main Street Program. Benches
located downtown need to be refurbished. Library Museum should be having a
gala celebration during the month of September.
Meeting adjourned 4:55 p.m.
SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
AGENDA
Regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will meet Wednesday, February
3, 1993, 4:00 p.m., first floor, City Commission Conference Room, City Hall,
Sanford.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Minutes of regular meeting Wednesday, January 6, 1993,.
II. Directional Maps - Amtrak
David Farr - Chamber of Commerce.
III. Median Concept N 17 -92 -.
Howard Jeffries - Status of project.
IV. Recognition Award:
February - 25th Street Nursery- 2/1/93 -10:00 a.m.
March - Evergreen Cemetery
April - New Tribes Mission
V. Tree City U.S.A.;
Howard Jeffries : status of festivities planned; 2/8/93
agenda attached
results of festivities 1/23/93
VI. Welcome Signs
VII. Individual Comments.
DISTRIBUTION: Eliza Pringle
Connie Williams
Mrs Lois G. Dycus
David Bach
Tim Donahoe
Larry Williams
Amelia Royster
Juanny Mercer
David Gatchell
Mike Kirby
Howard Jeffries
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decision made with
respect to any matter considered at the above meeting or hearing, he may need
a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence,
which record is not provided by the City of Sanford. (FS 286.0105)
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: Persons with disabilities needing assistance to
participate in any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office
ADA coordinator at 330 -5626 48 hours in advance of the meeting. (ADA
handbook, subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General)
SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
The Scenic Improvement Board met in a regular meeting, Wednesday, February 3,
1993, 4:00 p.m., first floor City Commission Conference Room.
Members present: Juanny Mercer, David Bach, David Gatchell, Amelia Royster.
Members absent: Connie Williams, Lois Dycus, Larry Williams, Tim Donahoe,
Eliza Pringle.
I. Minutes of January 6, 1993 were approved by members present.
II. Direction Signs -David Farr. Mr. Farr is willing to work with the SIB
signs to establish directional signs from the Amtrac Train Station. Amtrak
Train Station gives maps to the approximately 300 +, showing different routes
that lead away from the train station. Emphasize to the train station routes
through the downtown area using Mellonville Avenue as a detour to 1-95 route.
Directional signs need to be shown from the intersection of Persimmon Avenue
to the downtown area. Suggestions of looking into smaller versions of the
welcome signs for placement within the vicinity of the train station. Ms.
Mercer asked if David Gatchell could work with David Farr in locating prices
for a smaller version of the welcome sign, permission from the property owner
of the NE corner of 1st Street and Persimmon Avenue for placement of such
sign.
III. Median Concept N 17 -92. Howard reported that the utility permit with
D.O.T. is still needed but preliminary permission has been granted.
Reclamation irrigation is schedule for implementation. Bid for plant
materials is scheduled to be opened February 16, in the City Commission
Chamber. On the plans, the irrigation has been moved in 3' to allow for
traffic and overspray.
IV. Recognition Award. Lois called and stated that the sign was placed in
front of the 25th Street Nursery -Mr. Danny Floyd. For the month of March,
Evergreen Cemetery is scheduled for March 1, 1993, 10:00 a.m. Suggestions for
the months of May and June - Father Flannagan's Boys Town - Sanford Avenue; Town
and Lake Apartments, 2nd Street; upcoming Teen Challenge- Sanford Avenue.
V. Tree City U.S.A. Presentation that was scheduled for January 23 was
canceled due to heavy storms in the area. Re- scheduled for January 29.
Presentations from Mike Martin, Trish Thomas, Gerry Clarke of Seminole County
were on excellent for the residents that were there. The presentation
scheduled for February 8; the retired school teachers - headed by George
Mathieux, Doris Duxberry, chose finalists for the contest "What Trees Mean to
Me ". The chosen included kindergarten and second grades. Two for 1st place;
two for second place, two for third place and three honorable mentions. Gift
certificate were obtained for all children; $25.00 for 1st place, $15.00 for
2nd place, $10.00 for 3rd place, $5.00 for honorable mentions.
Meeting adjourned 4:55 p.m.
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
• MINUTES
Arbor Day festivities presentation schedule for February 8, 1993. Speaking on
the behalf of the City: Mayor Bettye Smith, Howard Jeffries - Project
Coordinator, Eliza Pringle -SIB Co- Chairperson, Mike Martin - Seminole County,
prayer from Reverend Floyd Blake -First Baptist Church. In audience,
attendance from All Souls Catholic School with kindergarten and second grade
children.
Festivities started at 10:00 a.m. with pledge of allegiance. Prayer given by
Reverend Blake. Speaking of why Tree City U.S.A. is important from Mike
Martin. Mayor Smith spoke on behalf of the City of the past history of the
Tree City U.S.A. with the City. Eliza Pringle spoke of the contest that the
children entered. Howard presented the certificates to all the children that
were involved with the contest. Awards and certificates were given to the
honorable mentions, 3rd place, 2nd place and the 1st place winners
consecutively. Howard then spoke on the importance of the tree program and
survey that was done within the City.
Festivities ended 10:45 a.m. with cookies and punch.
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SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
AGENDA
Regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board will meet January 6, 1993,
• 4:00 p.m., first floor, City Commission Conference Room, City Hall, Sanford.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
I. Minutes of regular meeting Wednesday, December 2, 1992.
II. Downtown areas of "sprucing"
Connie Williams.
III. Median Concept N 17 -92 - D.O.T. grant project.
Howard Jeffries - Status of project.
IV. Recognition Award:
January - Checker's - 1/4/93 10:00 a.m.
February -
March -
V. Members term:
Eliza Pringle term ending 1/31/93. Ms Pringle has been appointed and
re- appointed. Name will need to be recommended.
Lois Dycus term ending 1/31/93. May be recommended for re- appointment.
VI. Tree City U.S.A.;
Howard Jeffries : status of festivities planned; 1/16/93 and 2/8/93
VII. Soil Conservation: Tree samplings
• Connie Williams
VIII. Individual Comments.
DISTRIBUTION: Eliza Pringle
Connie Williams
Mrs Lois G. Dycus
David Bach
Tim Donahoe
Larry Williams
Amelia Royster
Juanny Mercer
David Gatchell
Mike Kirby
Howard Jeffries
City Mayor, City Commissioners (4)
City Manager
Sentinel Star
Sanford Herald
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participate in any of these proceedings should contact the personnel office
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11 handbook, subpart E- Communications, 35.160 General)
SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
The Scenic Improvement Board met in a regular meeting January 6, 1993, 4:00
p.m., first floor City Commission Conference Room.
Members present: Connie Williams, Juanny Mercer, Lois Dycus, Eliza Pringle,
David Bach, David Gatchell, Amelia Royster.
Members absent: Larry Williams, Tim Donahoe.
I. Minutes of December 2, 1992 with minor corrections were approved.
II. Downtown area of "sprucing ". Connie Williams has been asked by downtown
merchants on improving the looks of streets from 1St Street, (i.e.: Palmetto
Ave, Park Ave, Magnolia Ave). The general idea is to encourage the shop
owners to "spruce" their store fronts and residents to entice beautification
to their private properties as well to the rights of way.
III. North Median - Concepts. Howard Jeffries reported that the concept and
plans are on the scheduled agenda for the City Commission, January 11, 1993.
Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m., City Manager's Conference Room. Approximate
costs of breakdown is as follows: plant materials: $13,226.50, irrigation
approximate: $4,969.00. Included in the package is the breakdown of
maintenance now for a year and also pending on implementation of concept.
Funds are available in the FY 92/93 budget year.
IV. Recognition Award. For the month of January, Checkers received the
honor. Discussion for the following three months with the following
recommendations: February -25th Street Nursery, March - Evergreen Cemetery -
April -New Tribes Mission -1st Street. First motion of approval, David Bach,
seconded by David Gatchell.
V. Members term: terms of Lois Dycus and Eliza Pringle expire on January 31,
1993. Lois Dycus has been recommended for re- appointment, Eliza Pringle will
be placed on the recommendation list when a seat becomes vacant for re-
appointment. No names for recommendation for Ms. Pringle's seat has been
suggested.
VI. Tree City U.S.A.: Presentation for the state observances will be held
January 16, Fort Mellon Park. Itinerary is as follows: Master Gardeners,
Division of Forestry -City crews to show how to trim, plant and maintain trees,
shrubs for all residents within the Seminole County area. A tree has been
donated for a "door" prize. Festivities scheduled for February 8, Ft Mellon
Park, planting of a "friendship" tree, publicity notified for both
observances, presentation from Mike Martin, and the Mayor.
VII. Soil Conservation: Connie Williams spoke with Seminole Soil and Water
Conservation District to reserve trees. Has had a good outcome of
reservations, pick up of trees will be at Big Tree Park 1/8 and 1/9.
VIII. Individual Comments: Recommendation to Amtrak station to route
visitors that are going to 1-95 through downtown to Mellonville Avenue for
possible interest with the visitors.
Meeting adjourned 5:00 p.m.