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SIB ag & mins 1987 SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board, Wednes- day, December 2, 1987, at 5:00 p.m., in the City Commis- 4111 slon Conference Room, First Floor of City Hall, Sanford. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION Open with prayer. 1. Reading of minutes, November 4, 1987. 2. PROJECT REPORTS: a. Kit Carson - Municipal Parking Lot Maureen Quinn- Concept Plan b. Ann Brisson -Log Cabin c. Mike Martin -Tree City U.S.A. d. Martha Yancey -8th Street Park e. Ray Priest -Tree Plan 100 Trees - $10,000.00 f. Maureen Quinn- Recognition Awards g. -25th Street & Park Avenue S. I.S. T.E. R. h. Sara Jacobson - "Pic -a- Park" i. Eliza Pringle - 3. Celeste White- Master Gardner Certificate. 4.. Dedication of Palm Tree Site - December 11, 12:00 noon. 5. Bob Kelly- Report. 6. Bill Horn- Report. 7. New Business. 8. Individual Comments. DISTRIBUTION: Ann Brisson Martha Yancey - . Kit Carson • Eliza Pringle Sara Jacobson Virginia Longwell Ray Priest Judy Wimbish Mayor Bettye Smith City Commissioners (4) City Manager Bill Horn Bob Kelly Mike Martin, Seminole County Celeste White, Seminole County Maureen Quinn John Hail, Sentinel Maryann Cross, Evening 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). SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD MINUTES The regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board was held Wednesday, December 2, 1987. The following members were in attendance: Martha Yancey, Kit Carson, Ray Priest, Fli7a Pringle, Sara Jacobson; Judy Wim- bish, Ann Brisson, Bob Kelly. - Extra Advisory: Celeste White, Maureen Quinn. Special Guest: Mr. David Farr, Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was opened at 5:00 p.m., with prayer from Chairperson, Martha Yancey. 1. Special Guest: David Farr - representing the Chamber's project, S.R. 600 & Park Drive. Work on the project is at the stage of irrigation system. Plant implentation shall be within the next 30 -45 days. 2. Minutes from November 4, meeting were read and approved by members. 3. Projects: a. Municipal Parking Lot- Maureen Quinn presented concept of parking lot. The concept included the parking, installing sidewalks, walkway entrances to parking lot, extending the south side of the street to in- clue too -way traffic. Motion made by Sara Jacobson, seconded by Ray Priest, to accept the perpendicular spacing of the parking lot. Discus- • Sion followed with members, approved by all members. Maureen also at this time, showed four different concepts of how the islands shall be _ inside the parking lot. Discussion among members of design. Return next meeting with concept of diagonally islands across parking lot. b. Log Cabin -Ann Brisson - concept viewed by all members. Discussion followed. Motion made by Judy Wimbish, to accept the concept, with the exception of the slab, for information regarding the slab. Seconded by Sara Jacobson. Discussion followed. Agreed by members. c. Tree City U.S.A. - Proclamation is needed for the completion of award. This shall be done by the City Mayor. d. Tree Plan -Ray Priest reported that still checking into the print out of our tree list. Next meeting with locations for new trees. e. 8th St. & Park Ave - Martha reported that the City Commission gave the All Souls Catholic Church an extension of 30 days for a plan. f. Dedication -Palm Tree Site -Set up for December 11, 12:00 noon, with the Ixora Garden Club. g. Recognition Award - Discussion of how response shall be made by public. Discussion of ways of receiving input from the public for awards. h. 25th Street & Park Avenue - Received a concept from Maureen Quinn. Received a letter from Park Avenue Properties interested in obtaining the adjoining property. Tabled upon seeing if the ownership will change. i. "Pic -a- Park -Sara Jacobson has resigned from the SIB, tabled item at this time. j. W.I.N. -Eliza Pringle- upy�ading Persimmon Avenue. Possible using the tree plan project for this. Tabled at this time. 4. Request from David Farr. Chamber of Commerce Project. Request in extending the beautification of medians on 17 &92 to Lake Mary Blvd. No money allocated at this time for completion of medians. Request a letter to decline at this time. • 5. Celeste White - Program training for master gardners, anyone invited. Program to teach volunteers soil, plants, fertilizing, etc. Program will begin in January, 1988. 6. Recommendations needed to fill vacant seats. Seats vacant: Dr. Lurlene Sweeting. Vacancies effective January, 1988 - Sara Jacobson, f Judy Wimbish, Virginia Longwell. Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m. • AGENDA Regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board, Wednesday, November 4, 1987, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Confer- ence Room, First Floor of City Hall, Sanford. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION Open with prayer. 1. Project Reports: a. Kit Carson - Municipal Parking Lot Maureen Quinn- concept for Lot. b. Ann Brisson- Lakefront & Log Cabin. c. Maureen Quinn- Recognition Awards. d. Martha Yancey -8th Street Park. e. -Tree City, U.S.A. f. Judy Wimbish -Palm Tree Site dedication. g. Sara Jacobson - "Pic -a- Park" Money donated by citizens. h. Maureen Quinn -25th Street & Park Ave. concept for median. i. Eliza Pringle- W.I.N. 3. Report from Bill Horn. • 4. New Business: a. Tree Plan -100 trees, new, not replacements, Budget - $10,000.00. b. S.R.46- Median from Bridge, east to French, DOT concept, 50 trees, 100 shrubs, Budget - $7,000.00. c. Civic Center -20 trees, sod, 100 shurbs soil for berms, Budget - $8,000.00. d. General Improvements: 1. Equipment for clean -up. 2. Irrigation for areas. 3. Other Miscellaneous items. Budget - $3,000.00. e. Other medians -City entrances. Trees /Shrubs, Budget - $10,000.00. 5. Individual Comments. DISTRIBUTION: Ann Brisson Virginia Longwell Sara Jacobson Dr. Lurleen Sweeting Kit Carson Eliza Pringle Ray Priest Judy Wimbish Martha Yancey Bill Horn Mike Martin Celeste White Maureen Quinn Mayor Bettye Smith City Commissioners(4) City Manager John Hail, Sentinel Ned Carter, Evening Herald ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC: If a person decides to appeal a decis- • ion 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). • SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD MINUTES The :eauiar meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board was held Wednes- ddy, November 4, 1987. The following members were in attendance: Martha Yancey, Ann Brisson, Kit Carson, Bill Horn, Bob Kelly, Eliza Pringle, Judy Wimbish. The following members were absent: idv Priest, Virginia Longwell, Dr. Lurleen Sweeting. Extra Advisory: Celeste White, Maureen Quinn. Meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with prayer from Mrs. Yancey. Minutes of regular meeting of October 7, 1987, were read and approved by the SIB members. PROJECT REPORTS: a. Municipal Parking Lot - Maureen Quinn is still working on the con- cept, using the concept similar to the City Hall landscaping. Tabled upon the next meeting. b. Lakefront & Log Cabin -Ann Brisson received concept from Ray Priest for the V.F.W. Log Cabin. Tabled upon the next meeting, for review from the members. c. Recognition Awards- Discussion of procedure for SIB to publicly recognize the businesses and residents. Motion made by Judy Wimbish, seconded by Kit Carson. One award per month from the SIB members, then quarterly recommended to the City Commission & City Mayor for recognition at City Commission meetings. Members approved. d. 8th Street Park -No concept has been received from All Souls Cath- olic Church. Motion made by Kit Carson, seconded by Ann Brisson, that a registered, return receipt, letter be sent to the attention of the Father of the Church, requesting a concept and intentions of the Church with the park. Approved from members. e. Tree City, U.S.A. -Mike Martin has sent the application to the state for their approval, for the City, for the award of the Tree City, U.S.A. f. Palm Tree Site Dedication- Attentatively set up for December 11, • 1987, 12:00 noon, with the Ixora Garden Club Members and the workers • of the City. g. "PIC -a- PARK " - tabled upon the abscence of Sara Jacobson. h. 25th Street & Park Avenue - Maureen Quinn will draw up a concept for this median. Donation received from S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Organization. Tabled at this time. W.1.N. -Eliza Pringle had open house for new office opening on W. 13th Street. Tour of Golsdboro Subdivision for the SIB will be later scheduled. 3. Report from Bill Horn: City Hall, India Hawthorne -new plants have been ordered, the ground has been treated to accept the plants. 4. New Business: Trash Receptacles for the Downtown. Per Mr. Kelly, Historical Board will be making a decision of receptacles, also possibly installing "ash stands" near concrete benches. a. Tree Plan - tabled upon next meeting. b. S.R.46- Median -Mr. Bob Kelly will check on concept and information for next meeting. c. Civic Center - Tabled beautification until exterior work on building is complete. 4111 Improvements: Monies needed as necessary for miscellaneous . monies used for the north median at 17 &92 & Seminole bou Other new business: Motion made by Kit Carson, seconded Eliza Pringle, for the regular meetings of SIB to change from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Approved by members. 5. individual comments at this time: Celeste white has passed the testing of Uniformed National Exam for Horticulturist. Merting adjourned 9:10 p.m. • AGENDA • Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board Wednes day, October 7, 1987, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commis sion Conference Room, First Floor of City Hall, Sanford, Florida. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Minutes from September 2, 1987. 2. Guest Speaker - Rosemary Perrino - representative from All Souls Catholic Church. 3. Project Reports: a. Sara Jacobson - Municipal Parking Lot. b. Ann Brisson - Lakefront & Log Cabin. c. Martha Yancey - Park Avenue -Park at 8th Street. d. Laurleen Sweeting - Tree City, U.S.A. e. Eliza Pringle - W.I.N. f. Judy Wimbish - Maureen's Luncheon. g. Judy Wimbish - Palm Tree Site Dedication. 4. Report from Bill Horn. • 5. New Business. 6. Individual Comments at this time. DISTRIBUTION: Ann Brisson Virginia Longwell Sara Jacobson Dr. Lurleen Sweeting Kit Carson Eliza Pringle Ray Priest Judy Wimbish Martha Yancey City Manager Bill Horn City Commissioners Mayor Bettye Smith John Hail, Editor, Sentinnel Ned Carter - Evening Herald Maureen Duggan Celeste Whyte - Seminole County 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). • SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD MINUTES The regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board was held Wednesday, October 7, 1987. The following members were in • attendance: Martha Yancey, Ann Brisson, Judy Wimbish, Kit Carson, Eliza Pringle, Bill Horn. The following members were absent: Ray Priest, Virginia Longwell, Dr. Lurleen Sweeting. Extra Advisory: Celeste White, Mike Martin, Maureen Duggan. Special guest: Ms. Mona Briggs, representative for All Souls Catholic Church. The meeting opened by the Chairperson, with prayer from Mr. Kit Carson. Guest speaker, Ms. Mona Briggs, representative from All Souls Catholic Church. She presented a letter with intentions of the park, located on the corner of 8th Street and Park Avenue. The letter was read by the recording secretary. Discussion with the members of the lease, water, extension of lease to ten years with the Church, motion made to table upon the concept received. Minutes from the previous meetings of September 2, and 9, 1987, they were approved with corrections from the members. Project reports: a. Municipal Parking lot - Sara Jacobson has re- signed from the project, in place will be Judy Wimbish, Bill Horn, Kit Carson, and Martha Yancey. Meeting at 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 1987, with Conklin, Porter, Holmes Engin- eering Services, for concept plans. b. Lakefront & Log Cabin; Ann Brisson- Lakefront- annuals and new beds on the Lakefront, Memorial Park, City Hall. Annuals being pansies, red & white petunias. Log Cabin • - tabled upon inspection of shape, lease, and concept plan. c. Tree City, U.S.A.- (in replacement for Dr. Lurleen Sweeting) Mike Martin, with the Division of Forrestry, Seminole County. Discussion of the Tree City Application Award for the City. Discussion was held and item tabled upon more information from Mike Martin. "Arbor Day" is the third Friday of January. d. W.I.N. - presented by Eliza Pringle. This applies to the C.D.B.G. applications for upgrading of homes in Gols- boro subdivision. e. Maureen Duggan's Luncheon. Maureen Duggan has just recently married. Instead of luncheon, a breakfast was set for Saturday, October 10, 1987, with members attend- ing. Place at Shonies, 8:00 a.m. f. Dedication of Tree Site: This was tabled until the next meeting. Judy Wimbish was meeting with the Ixora Garden Club, Friday, and would set up a day for press coverage and members being there for the dedication. • • g. Report from Bill Horn. Downtown Streetscape. Received 4" caliber tress from Archetechical Supplies for the Streetscape Downtown Phase II. Item #5; New Business: e. Recognition Awards; Maureen Duggan has been chairperson for this item. Idea of project is to show recognition to all business, residents for the beauty of their properties. b. Also Celeste White received the reports back in reference to the India Hawthorne that died. The conclusion of the reports were that the plant were root rot and also signs of nemotods. c. Chairperson brought to the attention of the members of the new approved FY 1987/88 budget, for several projects. d. Complaints received by residents to the Chairperson; median at 25th Street & Park Avenue - requested to Maureen Duggan for concept plans of area for planting. e. Vacant lot on the corner of 1st Street & Sanford Avenue, which borders on Commercial & Palmetto Avenue. It is private- ly owned property. f. Lake Gem Park - complaints of weeds, green film covering lake. The lake is the responsibility of Recreation Depart- ment. g. Mr. Carson brought up the curbs in Sanford. They are in bad shape and need to be trimmed back of grass growing over. Individual Comments at this time; a. Vacant lot on the corner of 2nd Street & Sanford Avenue, • owner being Mr. Jeno Pallucci. A name of a representative for Mr. Pallucci was referred to Ms. Yancey. Larry's Mart stated that they would help upgrade the vacant lot. After all business on the agenda, the Committee adjourned the meeting, time being 9:30 p.m. 1110 A G E N D A Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board Wednesday, September 2, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Conference Room, First Floor of City Hall, Sanford, Florida TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Guest Speaker - -- Mr. Bill Simmons Waste Water Treatment Plant Beautification Project 2. Minutes from Regular Meeting - August 5, 1987 3. Project Reports - -- Sara Jacobson Municipal Park Lot Laureen Sweeting Tree City U.S.A. Ann Brisson & Lakefront Marine Ray Priest Judy Wimbish Park Avenue Park, 8th Street 4. Report from Bill Horn • 5. Discussion of City Commission Workshop- August 17, 1987. Individual Comments at this time. Members, be prepared to give information of their projects. DISTRIBUTION: Ann Brisson Virginia Longwell Sara Jacobson Kit Carson Dr. Lureen Sweeting Eliza Pringle Ray Priest Judy Wimbish Martha Yancey City Manager Bill Simmons Bill Horn City Commissioners Mayor Bettye Smith John Hail, Editor, Sentinel Ned Carter - Evening Herald Maureen Duggan 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) • MINUTES SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD The regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board was held Wednesday, September 2, 1987. The following members were in attendance: Sara Jacobson, Bill Horn, Martha Yancey, Ann Brisson, Kit Carson, Judy Wimbish. The members that were in absence: Ray Priest, Virginia Longwell, Dr. Lurleen Sweeting. Ms. Celeste White - Urban Horticulturalist with Sem- inole County, was presented as a special guest, who will serve SIB on advisor board. Mr. Bill Simmons, City Engineer, presented and ex- plained the beautification concept for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Sara Jacobson said she and her committee - Judy Wim- bish, Kit Carson, and Bill Horn would report at our October meeting, the update of the Parking Lot Pro- ject. Ann Brisson and Ray Priest will have a special meeting about Lakefront Beautification and bring back a con- cept to SIB. Bill Horn gave report on West First Street, Street - scape. Drake Elms 6" (six) cost $700.00 each. Need 4 (four). Decision on cost, other type of trees to be used. A committee of Judy Wimbish and Celeste White ask to report back to SIB on types of trees we could use. Bill Horn reported the Hawthorne trees in front of City Hall have Firelight. It was suggested to call Mr. Irvin Kauffman as to what plant to use, to replace the India Hawthorne. Sara Jacobson made motion to let Patricio Sanchez plant Magnolia Tree of his choice in the Pallucci Park, located at First Street and Sanford Avenue, with Spegerii planted around the tree. Seconded by Kit Carson. Motion carried. Chairman asked if SIB wanted to have dedication for Palm Tree Site and inviting the Ixora Garden Club. Judy Wimbish said she would ask the Club members if they would like that, since they gave the money for the project. There was a discussion on funds that was given to City of Sanford for beautification from phone calls by Sara Jacobson. There has been at least $950.00 turned into City, ear marked for SIB. The holding PAGE 2 Minutes- 9/2/87 • of other money to be given to City, other money that has been pledged, not to be solicited until we have a good project. Motion made by Sara Jacobson to use the money for "Pic -a -Park Project ". Seconded by Kit Carson and carried. Discussion on budget for 1986/87. There is $14,158.00 left in budget for Lakefront Project. This money should be used. Bill Horn said if Ray Priest could not get with Ann Brisson on Lakefront Project, he would ask City Manager if we could call in Mr. Irvin Kauffman. Judy Wimbish would check on a time to have luncheon for Maureen Duggan. Motion made by Judy Wimbish for SIB to offer to help Downtown Business Members with selecting and planning of christmas decorations. Seconded by Sara Jacobson. Motion carried. Bill Horn said he had 5 (five) Drake Elms and would plant them on the east side of entrance to Marina. Approved by members. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. • • A G E ND A • Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board • / Wednesday, August 5, 1987, at 7:00 P.M. In the City Commission Conference Room First Floor of City Hall, Sanford, Florida TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Marina Palm Tree Planting - Judy Wimbish 2. Municipal Park Lot Project - Sara Jacobson 3. Streetscape - West First Street 4. Black Population Involvement - Dr. Lurlene Sweeting 5. Recognition Awards - Maureen Duggan 6. Post Office - Ray Priest 7. Report of Lake Front - Ann Brisson Maintenance of Projects \ NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Irvin Kauffman - Contract bases for Projects 2. Discuss Meeting with City Commissioners COMMENTS Distribution: Ann Brisson Virginia Longwell Sara Jacobson Kit Carson Dr. Lurlene Sweeting Eliza Pringle Ray Priest Judy Wimbish Martha Yancey City Manager Bob Kelly Sanford Commissioners Mayor Betty Smith John Hail, Editor, Sentinel Ned Carter - Evening Herald Maureen Duggan 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) 1111 MINUTES • SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD The regular meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board was held on Wednesday, August 5, 1987, 7:00 p.m., with the following in attendance: Kit Carson, Sara Jacobson, Ray Priest, Judy Wimbish, Ann Brisson, Martha Yancey, Lurleen Sweeting, Bob Kelly. The meeting was opened with prayer by Kit Carson. The minutes were read and approved. Bob Kelly gave a report on the tree survey. There are 3,699 trees on computer, type of tree, condition, and location. The survey covers trees from French Avenue to Mellonville Avenue, First Street to Twenty -fifth Street. This is truly a valuable piece of information for the City of Sanford. Ray Priest reported he had talked to the Post Master, Mr. Rader. Plans are to clean up Post Office, inside and out, should be within six months. Judy Wimbish reported Palm Tree site looks good, finished, except for the sod and annuals. Bob Kelly said West First Street Streetscape, a problem with trees, to close to lights, may have to use Crepe Myrtle. Problem on First Street with mulch in beds. Motion made by Ray Priest and seconded by Ann Brisson to use Cherokee Rock instead of mulch. Motion carried. • I Ann Brisson gave report on Lakefront Beds, plants too close, to thick, no design to beds. Lurlene Sweeting suggested to go back to drawing board and update plans. Ray Priest said he would draw plans. Ann Brisson, chair- man on that project, which is part of Lakefront Parkway. Bob Kelly said next big project was the Median Project on 1792 and Park Avenue. This is Chamber of Commerce Beautification Project. Martha Yancey said she would send letter to Dave Farr stating if they need any help from SIB, we will be glad to help. Bob Kelly said he thought the Nursery Project would start soon. • Key Priest suggested we let Maureen Dugain have a few weeks off f: i SIB, since she is gettin Harried. Start b,ick on Recognition Award after first of year. SIB to send card of congratulations to Maureen and the SIB mem- bers get together for lunch in September and have Maureen as their guest, to thank her for all her help with pro- • ject. At some time, present her with a wedding gift from members. We hope to use up all money that is in budget for FY 1986/87; Municipal Parking Lot, Lakefront Parkway, Nursery Project. Meeting with the Commission on August 3, 1987, was dis- cussed. SIB members were not to impressed with meeting. SIB Chairman ask Sara Jacobson, Kit Carson, and Lurlene Sweeting to update Master Plan and work up report for City Manager on using extra help for Grounds Maintenance Division on contract basis. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. • III L A G E N D A Regular Meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board Wednesday, July 1, 1987 at 7:00 P. M. In the City Commission Conference Room First Floor of City Hall, Sanford, Florida Topics for Discussion 1. Code Enforcement - Sara Jacobson 2. Marina Palm Tree Planting - Judy Wimbish 3. 1st. Street Streetscape - Maureen Duggan Ray Priest Distribution: Judy Wimbish Virginia Longwell Danny Floyd Sara Jacobson Lurlene Sweeting Eliza Pringle • Martha Yancey City Hall (Courtesy Copy) V Bob Kelly (Public Works) Sanford Commissioners Planning & Zoning Commission Brian Sullivan, Sanford Herald John Haile, Editor, Sentinel 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) 1111 M I N U T E S • SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD • The regular monthly meeting of the Scenic Improvement Board was held on Wednesday, July 1, 1987 at City Hall with the following in attendance: Judy Wimbish Virginia Longwell Luriene Sweeting Sara Jacobson Martha Yancey Bob Kelly 1 P Ann Brisson Maureen Duggin Eliza Pringle John Mercer, City Commissioner The meeting was called to order by Judy Wimbish, Vice Chairman, in the absence of Ray Priest the Chairman. Welcomed Ann Brisson to the Board - she has been appointed to the unexpired term of Al Bessessen who retired from his Seminole County position and also resigned from the SIB. Maureen Duggin, landscape architect with Cardinal, was first on the agenda. She had met with Sara, Martha and Judy about the landscaping of the new streetscape project on First Street and plans were drawn up and presented to the group - some changes in Phase I of the streetscape were also included in the plans. The types of plants and shrubs were also suggested so that the plantings would be sun and cold hardy. Bob Kelly told of a hot house /nursery that will be built on 17/92 across from K- Mart on the city land. Plants will be recycled here and grown here for the city landscaping projects. Plans will be drawn up later to improve the existing landscape between Park Avenue and Palmetto Avenue. Bobfsjggested that it may be necessary to add another row of brick to the beds so that the mulch can be retained. When it rains hard, the water washes the mulch out and down the sewer. Sara Jacobson made the motion to add the brick border around the beds and to continue the mulch, and to accept the plans presented by Maureen • Duggin and recommend that the plans be implemented. Seconded by Martha Yancey, passed unanimously. Ann Brisson questioned the site preparation - is the soil improved and suitable for the plants that are planted in it. Martha stated that the landscaping needs to have good maintenance, weed pulling, water, spray etc. is needed to keep plants healthy. Commissioner John Mercer suggested that SIB should tell the City what should be done to prepare the soil etc. It was suggested that Ann Brisson be appointed to a committee to act se over,eers to see that soil is properly prepared - Martha Yancey made a motion that Ann Brisson be appointed to contact Bill Knuckels and offer her assistance in this area. Seconded by Sara Jacobson. Passed unanimously. Judy commented on the Marina tree landscaping - Judy is a member of the Garden Club that donated the $3,200 for the landscaping around the palm tree. The work, even though it was partially done, had to be stopped and all the flowers and trees planted removed since it was not being done according to the plans given the City on the landscape. The birms were not constructed properly, and the soil was not of the right mixture. • Minutes July 1, 1987 Sara Jacobson suggested site inspections for all the projects - • Motion made by Sara was amended to include the following: A Committee within SIB be appointed to work with the city to supervise bed construction and site inspections until a consultant is hired, seconded again by Martha Yancey. Next item on the Agenda was the election of a Chairman for the Board. The Chairman, Ray Priest, who took office in January has tendered his resignation. The Vice - Chairman, Judy Wimbish, refused the position, when nominated by Martha Yancey. Lurlene Sweeting nominated Martha Yancey, there being no other nominations, Eliza Pringle made a motion that the nominations be closed, seconded by Lurlene Sweeting. Martha Yancey was elected the Chairman unanimously. to the unexpired term of Ray Priest. ? - January regular elections will be held. Bob Kellytstated that planting of the beds, caring for the beds is a great task - there is not enough people to keep up with the plantings and maintenance. The problems need to be identified, recommendations made - give them to Bob and he will go to management with them. Also requested a list of what should be done with the up -keep. Short speech by Martha stating that she appreciates the vote of confidence and she will do her utmost. Requested everyone work in harmony together for the improvement of Sanford Commissioner Mercer stated the commission has been concerned about SIB, and the lack of communications between SIB and staff. He suggested that the City and the commissioners should be kept abreast of all activities. Sara questioned Commissioner Mercer about money designated but not spent - His suggestion was that we look over and examine the financial report that was given to us and we could see how much was budgeted for certain jobs and how much was spent. • Eliza Pringle made a motion that the committee meet again on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00, seconded by Judy Wimbish. This would be a special meeting to discuss plans and organize. Chairman Martha also asked that the committee that worked on the plans for the streetscape landscaping meet at 7:00 A.M. at the Chamber of Commerce Building to discuss more thoroughly what they wish to present to the City at this time, time is of the essence, the project is just about finished and the plantings will be started sometime the following week. Meeting adjourned 9:15 P.M.