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411 Scenic Improvement Board
S anford City Hall - City Commission Conference Room
July 2, 1986 - 7:00 PM
Members Present: Members Absent:
Sara Jacobson, Chairman Judy Wimbish, Vice Chairman
Lurlene Sweeting, Secretary Brent Carli, Liaison/
Al Bessesen Planning & Zoning
Ruth Lee Danny Floyd
Juanny Mercer `dim Jernigan
Ray Priest
Bill Nuckols (Staff)
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Sara Jacobson.
1. BAPTIST CHURCH PALING LOT
Ruth Lee was late arriving and Ray Priest reported re the status. The design
work is complete. Priest consulted with the city and the only change recom-
mended was that all entry to the parking lot be made from Park Avenue and all
exiting be made from the alley. This will necessitate that the church pave
• the alley. The church has to approve this change.
2. CATHOLIC CHURCH LOT
SIB members presented the design to the President of the Parish Council, Winkie
LeFils, who felt good about it. Winkie LeFils plans to contact corporations
about their left over funds to solicit contributions. Duggan is casting out the
various aspects of the design and developing a phasing in schedule.
The church would like the city to install a sidewalk at 8th and Oak, repair /replace
the sidewalk at 9th and Park, bring irrigation to the site and install a water
meter. The Catholic church lot will be on the City Commission agenda on 7/14/86-
7:00 PM.
RECOMMENDATION:
It was moved by Juanny Mercer and seconded by Al Bessesen that SIB support a lease
of 10 -20 years for the site, with the city providing: 1) A source of irrigation, 2)
A water meter, 3) Installation of a sidewalk at 8th and Oak, 4) Replacement of the
sidewalk at 9th and Park, 5) A two (2) year time frame for completion of the lot
(with a phasing in schedule) 6) An adequate maintenance schedule, 7) Public access
to the site and 8) Exploration of the legal liability this would entail. A pro-
rated refund should be available to the leasee if the lease is cancelled prior to
its expiration date.
• Duggan will make the presentation to the City Commission.
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0 3. POST OFFICE
Ray Priest stated that Mike Burkett met with the new Postmaster, Don Moore, and
estimates that the project for improving the post office will cost approximately
$20- 22,000. There was discussion regarding the need for improving the canopy in
the area and the desire of the postmaster for a Disney -like floral design of the
post office emblem. Burkett will make a presentation to SIB before making his
final presentation to the postmaster.
4. GREATER SANFORD DEVELOPMENT OORPORATION
The chairman updated SIB relative to the progress made on the Traffic Survey. GSDC
is working closely with the city and the contract has been awarded to consulting
engineers. They will be reviewing the size of the parking spaces in the Municipal
Parking Lot. Consideration is being given to closing Hood Street, which would ex-
pand the Municipal Parking Lot. The engineers will be unable to make a determina-
tion regarding this until the conclusion of their study.
Volunteers are needed for the traffic survey; Lee, Mercer, Nuckols and Sweeting
volunteered.
The City has agreed to extend the streetscape to Oak & Sanford Avenues. This
extension is to begin around mid - August and hopefully reach Sanford Avenue before
December. It was suggested that streets composed of bricks be preserved and those
• that have brick bases but have been paved be cleaned off. Electricity for twinkle
lights should also be included.
The City has agreed to purchase one (1) dozen benches for $7,500- to be placed
throughout existing streetscape.
5. SIG4 ORDINANCE
Ruth Lee raised questions regarding our progress in this area. Ray Priest will
provide copies of a sign ordinance for review.
6. CITY BUDGET PROPOSALS
A. The City has completed budget hearings. Scenic Improvement Board is
being recommended for $110,000- project monies which includes: 1) The
Municipal Parking Lot, 2) Entrance to the marina, 3) Medians at the
end of 17/92 North, 4) Various irrigation sites - including Police Station,
5) Medians at the end of 25th Street do Park Avenue, 6) Areas in Central
Park, 7) Certain flower beds in Fort Mellon Park.
B. There is money available for immediately re -doing thirty -five (35) flower
beds, approximately $800 -.
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CITY BUDGET PROPOSALS QXNT'D.
C. Ten thousand dollars ($10,000 -) has been earmarked to start a nursery.
Part of the abandoned sewer plant will be used and will serve as a
(1) Storage area for new projects, (2) Growing seedlings, (3) Tree farm.
It will be a source of work for them during inclement weather.
The County has offered to share their tree spades and heavy duty equip-
ment.
7. SIB Division of Recreation and Parks has been transferred to Grounds Mainte-
nance Division of the Public Works Department effective 7/7/86 and will be
under the supervision of Mr. Bob Kelly, Public Works Director.
Duties remaining with the Parks Division include fertilizing and irrigation.
Ground Maintenance Division will make bulk purchases and provide storage and dis-
tribution. This operation will be housed on Sixth Street. Small hand equipment
will be with GVD.
Ground Maintenance Division currently has two (2) trucks and one (1) flatbed truck.
One (1) truck is to be returned to Parks, but a new truck is to be available soon.
A unified design person for the City is to be hired and will be a part of the
• Engineering & Planning Director, W. Bill Simmons' staff. This is to insure unified
planning and development for the City.
8. TREE PLAN
Bill Nuckols reported the survey has been completed. The inventory is being placed
in the computer so that data will be readily accessible.
9. TECHNICAL RESOURCES
The Committee to set up seminars for the planning and maintenance of landscape
material for private and commercial use, suggests a "Garden Festival ", with informa-
tion availabe continually in the form of mini - lectures repeated throughout the day.
After much discussion, the general consensus was favorable. Ruth Lee moved that the
Chamber of Commerce be approached as to the idea of a garden festival in conjunction
with their annual plant sale held at the Civic Center. Notion was seconded and
carried.
A. Al Bessesen presented a list of technical resources and slide tape titles
available for programs, etc. His committee also investigated a phone number to
call for gardening information. He said his office could be set up with quali-
fied help to receive these. He also compiled a packet of information we might
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• want to pass out at the festival. If we want a great quanity, we can purchase
them from the state.
B. Suggestions: Garden Festival
1) One (1) day - instead of a series of seminars
2) Trade show type of event
3) Rent booths or tables to merchants, etc.
4) Mini - lectures or seminars of 1 or 1 1/2 hr. during the day
5) Equipment repair /maintenance, flower design, landscape design,
pest identification, sick plant care, etc.
6) Hold conjunction with Chamber plant sale at Civic Center
7) Cover vegetable gardens as well as beautification
C. The Chairman has been in touch with Radio WUEZ 14 here in Sanford and
they will let us broadcast ninety (90) seconds "spots" with garden hints
from Al. If we can get sponsors to pay $10- for thirty (30) seconds
commercials for each "spot ". The series would be taped at one time so
they could be played when desired. The number of sponsors will deter-
mine how many "spots" we get. Ray Priest offered to try and contact
sponsors.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Lurlene M. Sweeting, Secretary
& Ruth Lee
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• Sanford Scenic Improvemnet Board
Sanford City Hall - City Commission Conference Room
May 7, 1986 - 7 :00 PM
Members Present: Members Absent:
Sara Jacobson, Chairman Al Bessesen
Judy Wimbish, Vice Chairman Brent Carli
Lurlene Sweeting,Secretary Rhodora D. Bohall
Danny Floyd Jim Jernigan
Ruth Lee
Juanny Mercer
Bill Nuckols Guests:
Ray Priest
. Maureen Duggan &
Mike Burkett, Landscape Architects
w /Cardinal Industries
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by the Chairman, Sara
Jacobson and a verbal agenda was given.
• Danny Floyd and Judy Wimbish did not receive April's minutes.
• Judy Wimbish has moved and her mailing address is P.O. Box 2608,
Sanford, Florida, 32772.
The newest member, Mr. Ray Priest was introduced along with his
staff members, Maureen Duggan and Mike Burkett. Cardinal
Industries desires to be very supportive of the City's scenic
improvement efforts.
1. CITY LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE REVIEW
The City Landscape Ordinance was reviewed in detail by
the body. The body voted approval of Items 1, 2, 3, 6,
7, 9, 10 & 11 with the additions or deletions made during
the review process. Items 5 & 8 were deleted. Item 11
was added and a possible 12th item, performance bond was
discussed. Sara Jacobson will review the possibility of
a performance bond with the city attorney. Relative to
Item 4 Danny Floyd invited Ray Priest to work with his
committee in defining Internal Landscape Requirements.
Floyd will contact Jacobson prior to May 22, 1986
relative to Item 4. ( Please note attachments for
details ).
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2. BAPTIST CHURCH PARKING LOT
Ruth Lee, Rhodora Bohall and Ray Priest met with Rev. Murphy.
Priest presented the concept plan for the lot. Priest will
call the city engineer regarding the plan to assure that it
meets city ordinance requirements. SIB has no authority
over the Baptist Church and is only trying to be helpful.
It was moved by Juanny Mercer and seconded by Judy Wimbish
that SIB accept the concept plan and that Priest contact
the city engineer.
3. CATHOLIC CHURCH LOT
Judy Wimbish, Sara Jacobson, Ray Priest, and Maureen Duggan
met with Miss Perrino, principal of All Souls School.
Duggan presented the concept plan for the lot which would
transform it into a park. The plan involved setting the
existing fence back from the right -of -way in certain areas
and otherwise removing the fence. The plan included a
picnic area, Tot lot,playground for older children, volley-
ball instead of tennis, a soccer field (non- regulation size),
• exercise stations and a mulch jogging trail to separate the
areas. The transformation will be phased in starting with
Park Avenue and working toward the church.
Danny Floyd moved and Ruth Lee seconded that SIB accept the
concept plan presented. The committee will continue their
assistance to the church.
4. SCENIC IMPROVEMENT DIVISION REPORTS
Nuckols indicated that the three (3) men crews are a reality,
but transportation is a problem. The new trucks have not
yet been received and he continues to use his own truck.
Nuckols recommended that an irrigation system be installed
at the Civic Center. His staff possesses the capability of
doing this.
It was moved and properly seconded that SIB support the
division in installing an irrigation system on the Seminole
Boulevard, Sanford Avenue side of the Civic Center. The
motion was carried.
Wildflower seeds were placed in the planters in Fort Mellon
Park; a rose garden is contemplated in the future.
Judy Wimbish indicated that the Azora Garden Club has
allocated two- hundred dollars ($200.) to pay for an irriga-
tion system for the historical marker. The project will
cost approximately three - hundred and five dollars ($305.)
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and Wimbish would like for the City to pay the difference.
Once the system is in place the Azora Garden Club will pay
the monthly water bill.
Wimbish moved and Mercer seconded that SIB request the City
pay the excess cost above the ($200.) contribution from the
Azora Garden Club. The motion was carried.
5. JAYCEES PARK
Juanny Mercer has a plan from the Jaycees which Jim Jernigan
was to have duplicated for this meeting.
6. DESIGN COMPETITION FOR FORT MELLON PARK & THE LAKEFRONT
It will cost approximately fifteen thousand ($15,000.) for
a landscape architect for this project. Consequently, Ray
Priest believes that a National Design Competition Campaign
would be more cost effective, bring Sanford national publicity,
and provide diversity of designs for the site from creative
• landscape architects nation -wide.
Packets would have to be made up and distributed to
architectural and engineering trade magazines, etc.
University professors could serve as judges for the compe-
tition.
Juanny Mercer moved and Judy Wimbish seconded that Priest
continue to develop a Design Competition Proposal. The motion
was carried.
7. MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT
The City Engineer has awarded the contract for the traffic
study pending City Commission approval and some word should
be received about SIB's Municipal Parking Lot Concept Plan.
Parking spaces are the only problem with the plan.
8. The Minutes for March 5, 1986 were approved.
The Minutes for April 2, 1986 were approved with the two
(2) following corrections.
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1. Item X - Lakefront Development ...
John & Jerry Gross names should be deleted and
Mr. Volk inserted.
2. Item VIII - from her garden should read from the
Azora Garden Club.
Respectfully submitted,
/b. jej-ez4,-
Lurlene M. Sweeting
Secretary -SIB
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SANFORD SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Sanford City Hall - City Commission Conference Room
April 2, 1986 - 7:00 PM
Members Present:
Sara Jacobson, Chairman Ruth Lee
Lurlene Sweeting, Secretary Juanny Mercer
Al Bessesen Jim Jernigan
Brent Carli Bill Nuckols
Danny Floyd
Members Absent:
Judy Wimbish, Vice Chairman
Rhodora D. Bohall
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Sara Jacobson and the
printed agenda was followed except for minutes.
I. TREE PLAN
• Lurlene Sweeting requested Bill Nucklos to report on the
progress of the tree inventory. Nucklos stated that
sections I & II of the designated area has been completed.
However, these sections only have about 10% tree canopy
and this is not good. It was estimated that the tree
inventory may be completed within six (6) months.
II. MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT UPDATE
Sara Jacobson - Everything is on hold until the Sanford
Development Corporation's Traffic Study has been updated.
The commissioners have approved this updating.
III. JAYCEES PARK
Juanny Mercer - The president, Daryl Caldwell resigned and
she is to contact Matt Burke.
IV. BAPTIST CHURCH PARKING LOT
Ruth Lee - She and Rhodora Bohall are working on this but
Rhodora is rather busy. Rhodora wants to retain the trees
that are there. Brent Carli indicated that the design
should conform to Planning & Zoning regulations. Sara
Jacobson suggested that perhaps Mike Burkett, landscape
architect with Cardinal Industries might work with Lee and
Bohall on the project.
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V. WEEDS NORTH SEA WALL
Sara Jacobson commended Jim Jernigan regarding the removal
of these weeds. Jernigan is considering planting about a
dozen 8 -10' Bald Cypress trees at a cost of $45 -$75 /each.
Jernigan had spoken with Danny Floyd and other nurserymen
about the cost of the trees.
Brent Carli felt that Mr. Smith should be contacted to
determine whether these trees would be in consonance with
his plans for the marina.
It was moved by Juanny Mercer and seconded by Ruth Lee that
SIB endorse Jernigan's plan for planting the Bald Cypress
trees, if the plan was not in conflict with those of the
marina tenants. Danny Floyd abstained from voting.
VI. CODE ENFORCEMENT
Ruth Lee - Mr. Winn suggested that SIB's efforts be targeted
upon the area from Celery Avenue, South to Airport Blvd.
Sara Jacobson indicated that SIB was free to cover any area
of the City. Lee and Mercer are planning a pilot project with
• the "SISTERS ", a group that called and volunteered to help
with code enforcement referrals. A meeting has been scheduled
with the "SISTERS" for April 14, 1986.
VII. RINKER STADIUM
Jim Jernigan - The meeting with Mr. Rinker was changed to
2:00 PM, April 3, 1986 at the stadium. Jernigan and his
committee will discuss completion of the painting and the
need for screening shrubbery for the wall.
VIII. SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD DIVISION REPORTS
Nuckols - Four (4) new employees (Jr. Gardener category)
are to be hired within two (2) weeks and two (2) men
are to be transferred from the Parks Division. Three (3)
teams of three (3) men headed by the gardeners will be
formed.
Planting is well underway they have placed: 800 plants
in planters, 340 plants in the Park corner of First St. and
Sanford Ave., 70 Geraniums at the Civic Center near the
Children's Wing, 100 at Memorial Park and 130 at the
Marina. The Azalea beds in Centennial Park are being
rearranged.
• Mercer sought and received approval to seek $100- contri-
bution from her garden to purchase additional trees for
the First Street Park. It was moved by Bessesen and
seconded by Lee that SIB approve Mercer's request.
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Approximately $800- worth of gardening tools are to be
delivered tomorrow.
Jernigan - Trucks for the gardeners were ordered four (4)
weeks ago, with a promise for delivery within six (6) weeks.
IX. NEW APPOINTMENTS - SIB
Sara Jacobson indicated that the Planning & Zoning represent-
ative is to be a liaison (non - voting) member of the SIB and
a landscape architect is to be placed on the board. A
landscape architect that would not be bidding for work with
the City.
There was discussion between Jacobson and Carli regarding
whether she represented herself or SIB at the last City
Commission meeting when she requested a landscape architect
be placed on the board.
X. LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT
• Danny Floyd contacted Jacobson suggesting that the site plan
for this development needs reviewing by SIB since they are
not using proper plants. SIB Lakefront Review Committee will
review site plan and meet with John and Jerry Gross about the
new plan for the area not covered by Mr.- Smith's lease.
Jacobson will contact them by phone.
XI. DOWNTOWN STREET MAINTENANCE
Sanford Development Corporation has appointed two (2) people
to monitor this and Ruth Lee moved and Danny Floyd seconded
that SIB not join this effort.
XII. CITY LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE REVIEW
Al Bessesen reviewed various sections of the ordinance and
suggested that the Arbor Ordinance and Landscape Ordinance
should cross reference each other. Bessesen will bring
written recommendations to SIB relative to necessary changes
in the ordinance. It was generally felt that the ordinance
was inadequate. Danny Floyd was concerned about policing
industrial and commercial developments.
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XIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Sanford Development Corporation received approval
for signs designating Sanford as a Historical
District on I -4.
B. Two more committees are needed -
Technical Assistance
Program for the Private Sector
C. Juanny Mercer received a phone call about the
poor maintenance of the lot leased by the Catholic
School.
Because of the time factor the meeting was adjourned and a call meeting
scheduled for April 16, 1986 to conclude our business.
Respectfully submitted,
• Lurlene M. Sweeting
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SAN1=ORD SCENIC 11.11'ROV1 :'•1ENT BOARD
Minutes of February 5, 1986
di, Firstfloor Conference Room, City Hall
PRESENT: Al Bessesen, *Rhodora Bohall, Danny Floyd, Sara Jacobson,
Jim Jernigan, Ruth Lee, Juanny Mercer, Bill Nuckols, Judy
Wimbish and Lurlene Sweeting
ABSENT: Brent Carli, (Eddie Keith represented P$Z)
The two new members Al and Danny were introduced and their areas of
expertise were cited. They are welcomed additions to the Board.
Rhodora Bohall was also welcomed.
I. Rhodora displayed and discussed the concept plan for the municipal
parking lot developed by her firm. There are 318 parking spaces,
the plan projects 296 parking spaces, with six (6) reserved for
handicapped persons. There will be an eight foot median strip in
the center. Drake elms 8 -10' (22) will border the parking lot,
laurel oaks will be placed inside for a total of 57 trees. There
will be special landscaping on the corners. Linkage will be made
with the postoffice mailbox. The parking lot will accommodate boats
and trailers. Projected cost for the development and irrigation is
$22,000. Al suggested lighting be added to the concept plan.
Rec. It was moved by Ruth Lee and seconded by Lurlene that S.I.B.
basically accept the concept plan presented. Sara and Judy
will continue working with the firm relative to more detailed
planting.
II. The Chairman appointed Danny Chairman of the committee for replant-
ing trees in new sites. He is to review the Landscape Ordinance.
Other members of the committee are: Al and Rhodora.
III. Jim reported on the City's tree removal and replanting efforts.
Thus far, 132 trees have been removed. The Commissioners authorized
$4,000 for replanting. Live oaks and laurel oaks are to be utilized.
The plan is to complete planting by 3/31/86. Private citizens are
encouraged to purchase trees to replace the dead trees removed from
their property. The response has been good.
IV. Rhodora's firm is compiling a 40 -page booklet entitled "A Guide for
Urban Forestry" for Orlando. She will make a rough copy available
to Jim to duplicate for the S.I.B.
V. The Chairman stated that the Historic District Council will be
voting on Seminole County's plan for the new library in Sanford, at
their next meeting. The matter was discussed pro $ con.
* Ad Hoc Member (not yet appointed by the Commissioners)
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Rec. Jim moved and Judy seconded that S.I.B. write a letter to the
HDC indicating that the proposed structure is too modern and
not in character with the Historic District, Danny dissented.
VI. Representatives of the Catholic Church are to present their plan
for the park to the Commission 2/24/86 and will meet with S.I.B.
members prior to this date.
VII. The Baptist Church razed two houses, to accommodate a parking lot.
Gary Winn is doing the schematic. The Chairman appointed Ruth and
Rhodora to work on a concept plan for the parking lot.
VIII. The Chairman has been in contact with the new postmaster and offered
S.I.B.'s assistance in coordinating the postoffices greenbelt with
the municipal parking lot and the lakefront efforts. He indicated
an interest in improving the interior and the exterior of the post -
office.
IX. The Minutes were approved.
X. Ruth and Juanny met with Gary Winn in reference to involving neigh-
41/1 borhood groups in ferreting out code violations. Gary was not too
receptive to the idea, consequently no action has been taken. The
Chairman will meet with the committee and Gary.
XI. Bill informed us of the status of the planter boxes on First Street,
the City Hall plantings, and the plan to plant red maple donated by
a private citizen in McKibbin Park. Forty red maples have been
donated, and of that number 10 -15 are in containers and may be held
for S.I.B.'s input relative to where they are to be planted. The
remainder must be planted immediately and will be placed in McKibbin
Park.
Rec. It was moved by Juanny and seconded by Judy that Bill should
proceed with the planter plan he had outlined.
Red. It was moved by Juanny and seconded by Eddie that Bill proceed
with the changes detailed for City Hall.
XII. Chairman spoke with Jim concerning the need for keeping S.I.B. up-
dated relative to our $150,000 budget ($50,000 for projects and
$100,000 for personnel). Jim stated that he would provide a monthly
financial printout relative to the management of this money.
XIII. Judy submitted a slate of officers for 1986 -87 and requested nomina-
tions from the floor. Jim moved that the nominations be closed and
the following members were elected:
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Minutes - January 5, 1986
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Sara - Chairman
Judy - Vice Chairman
Lurlene - Secretary
XIV. S.I.B.'s standard meeting time will be the first Wednesday of
each month 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
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Lurlene M. Sweeting
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SANFORD SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
SPECIAL CALL MEETING
CITY HALL SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
Wednesday - January 29, 1986
Present: Brent Carli, Sara Jacobson, Jim Jernigan, Juanny Mercer, Judy Wimbish
and Lurene Sweeting. Ruth Lee conveyed her regrets for being adsent,
through Juanny Mercer.
We were advised that two (2) new members, Al Bessesen and Danny Floyd will
be joining the Board February 5, 1986.
The meeting was called by the S.I.B. Vice Chairman, Judy Wimbish, who
reviewed the fact that our Chairman, Sara Jacobson had indicated at the conclusion
of our last rreeting, her unwillingness to serve another term. Since election of
officers was scheduled for our next regular rreeting the Vice Chairman felt it
was necessary to meet and discuss this crisis in leadership prior to our
February 5, 1986 meeting.
Judy recounted the S.I.B.'s accomplishments, under Sara's leadership for the
past year, accordingly:
- Development of the Scenic Improvement Boards Master Plan.
- Acceptance of the Scenic Improvement Board's Master Plan
by all of the Carmi_ss Toners .
- Earmarking of $150.00 line item in the City's budget for
S.I.B.
- Landscaping of City Hall.
- Receiving approval from the Commissioners for a gardening
staff to be added to the Parks Department.
- Participating in the hiring of the Master Gardener and
Gardeners.
- Recommending the creation of a Historic District with a
ruling Historic District Council. The Council is functioning.
- Enhancing the effectiveness of the Code Enforcement Board
by submitting 400 probable violations to the City. Continuing
"clean-up" promotion through monthly review and reporting
messy properties.
-The beginning of the development of a City -wide Sign Ordinance
since sewage contributes to Sanfords visual impact.
- Addressing the area of City employees professionalism and
courtesy, since this contributes to Sanford's positive
or negative image, and seeing the effectiveness as brought
about by the Director of Administrations program in this
regard.
- Working with a Landscape Architectural Firm, at no charge
for the development of landscaping plans for the Municipal
S Parking Lot.
-The beginning development of a Master Conceptual Plan for
improvement of the Lake Front and Ft. Mellon Park.
Lurene spoke about her assignment as Chairman of the Tree Committee and the
S.I.B.'s agreement at the November meeting that we shouldwork together to develop
a Comprehensive Tree Plan for Sanford.
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of Lurene, Judy and Jim. Since the S.I.B.
The Tree Carmitte was comprised o y
agreed not to meet in December, January was designated as the month to begin
working on the Tree Plan. However in December a letter was received from Jim
dated December 27, 1985 indicating that a survey had been made and trees
were to be P lanted etc. Lurene acknowledged that Jim as the Director of Parks
and Recreation, has every right to do this, but Lurene wondered what to do
about trying to work together and plan where there would be no conflict or
duplication of effort.
Jim explained that his activities had involved removing dead trees from
streets and right of ways and trying to involve citizens in replanting. Juanny
stated that Commissioner Mercer had been the one to direct Jim to move on the
tree situation. Nevertheless, Jim should have coordinated with the S.I.B. and a
Comprehensive Tree Plan is still needed.
The Elliott Street Park and First Street Park were discussed. The Vice
Chairman believes that when plants die or are removed from an area cited in S.I.B.'s
Master Plan, that we consider it an opportunity to redesign and enhance the
beauty of the site.
The Vice Chairman continued that she and her husband are very committed
to Sanford and she welcomes the opportunity to help Sanford change. She hopes
to move up to the Chairmanship of the S.I.B. but not now. Everyone who has
spoken to Judy wants Sara to continue as Chairman.
. Brent asked Lurene if she would consider continuing as Secretary and she
said she would. He inquired whether Judy would continue as Vice Chairman and
she replied affirmatively.
Jim indicated that Sara has been very effective. They don't always see
eye to eye on things, but this caning year is critical for budgeting support.
Jim personally thanked Sara for the job she has done. He didn't always appreciate
her methods but in no way has he tried to block the S.I.B. He and his staff
are 100% behind the S.I.B. He apologizes to the Board if he has been remiss
in not bringing things to the S.I.B. In reference to Mr. Nuckols, Jim will be
willing to place him on T.A.D. (temporary assigned duties) to work with S.I.B.
projects.
Although S.I.B. is an Advisory Board the Canissioners support the Master Plan
and the S.I.B. and staff must work in unison.
Sara indicated that the reasons she had felt that she should not continue
as Chairman was the fact that no actual cooperation exists, without fighting
between the Parks Department and S.I.B. as demonstrated by the City Hall project.
After the project was completed Pansies were planted and no one contacted S.I.B.
We had discussed the Park at First and Sanford, it was replanted and there was
no communication with S.I.B. relative to this or the Elliott Street Park. What
is needed is a marriage of the Master Plan and the Parks Department with the
Scenic Improvement Board functioning in an advisory capacity as the Master Plan
is implemented.
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410 In response to Jim's asking Sara to continue as Chairman. Sara asked Jam
if he could agree to the following. There needs to be a building up in the
rhythm between the Parks Department and S.I.B. to make the Master Plan truly
operable. Sara agrees that the Master Gardener and the three Gardeners should
report to and take total directions from Jim, there is no question of this.
However the gardening factor of the entire City Parkland and entire Greenbelt
should be under the Master Gardeners responsibilities. He should be permitted
time to survey all areas, make a report to Jim and develop an operational plan.
He should have the necessary tools and vehicles to get his job done. The plans
that the Master Gardener develops should be submitted to S.I.B. for our input.
The S.I.B. can much better serve the Parks Department and Master Gardener if the
lines of communication are open. We will not be bumping heads or running parallel
courses. Jim acknowledged that he agreed with Sara's viewpoint and would cooperate
fully. Sara was asked to reconsider the Chairmanship. She felt that with
Mr. Jernigan's support, she would.
Juanny added that she too believes it is time for full cooperation.
For example, Mr. Winn, Code Enforcement Officer, had previously thought the S.I.B.
was just a group of busy bodies. Now, he feels the S.I.B is effective and
beneficial to his department. Sanford benefits from this twofold effort.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted
• Lurene M. Sweeting
LMS /djb
AGENDA
SCENIC IMPROVEMENT BOARD
January 16, 1986
A. Minutes (Lurlene Sweeting)
B.. Master Plan Progress Report
1. Master Gardener /Gardener Selection Committee Process (Juanny Mercer)
Master Gardener introduction (Jim Jernigan)
Schedule for selecting the Gardeners (Jim Jernigan)
2. Leased properties
34 a. J.C. Park - 4th and French (Jim Jernigan)
?4 b. Rinker Stadium - Mellonville Ave. (Jim Jernigan)
c. Catholic Church Park - 8th and Park (Judy Wimbish)
r,zz d. Southside Elementary Playground - 13th and Palmetto (Frank Faiscon)
Sanford Grammar School Playground - 7th and Oak
1 3. Tree Plan (Lurlene Sweeting)
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4. "Clean -up, Fix -up" (Ruth Lee)
a. Code Enforcement Board Officer's Report (Gary Winn)
q.� 5. Historic District (Bill Simmons)
A 6. Sign Ordinance (Bill Simmons)
7. Professional Image - Courtesy and Appearance (Kim Smith)
8. Site Improvements - City Hall properties
= a. City Hall Project (Juanny Mercer)
x ;a - b. Park at corner of 1st and Sanford (Jim Jernigan)
c. Elliot Street Park (Jim Jernigan)
d. Police Department (Jim Jernigan)
e. Fire Department (Jim Jernigan)
f. Water Department (Jim Jernigan) -
g. Brick Planters on First Street (Jim Jernigan)
h. Chase Park (Jim Jernigan)
C. New Projects
' - a. Lakefront and Marina Entrance (Judy Wimbish)
* F b. Municipal Parking Lot - Palmetto and Seminole Blvd (Sara Jacobson)
D. Recommendations for new SIB members.
E. Next meeting 2 -6 -86, 7:00 p.m., City Hall Downstairs Conference Room
Election of Officers =Agenda item for next - meeting
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