BEAUTIFICATION BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

February 12, 2008

A Regular Meeting of the Beautification Board was held on February 12, 2008 at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Chairperson Hale called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT

Judy Hale – Chair BJ Varuska

Martha Carroll, Vice Chair

Andrea Rice

Elizabeth Mars

OTHERS PRESENT

Council Member Leo Nicholas

Kay McKee, Supervisor, Streets Department

Ed Lawson, Staff Representative

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Ms. Mars and seconded by Ms. Hale to approve the October 9, 2007 Beautification Board minutes. The motion was unanimously approved.

REPORTS: City Report: Kay McKee

Kay McKee reviewed the January 2008 City Report which is attached and made part of these minutes.

1. DISCUSSION RE: Selection of Chair and Vice Chair – Ms. Hale asked for nominations for Chair and Vice of the Beautification Board for Calendar Year 2008. Ms. Mars motioned that the Judy Hale remain the Board Chair and Martha Carroll remain the Vice Chair for this calendar year. Ms. Rice seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved.

2. DISCUSSION RE: Interview Prospective Board Member – Mr. Thomas Wheaton – Ed Lawson reported that Mr. Wheaton had phoned earlier in the day and would not be able to make the meeting.

3. DISCUSSION RE: Holiday Decorations –

A) Red Garland on City Signs – Ms. Hale expressed that at a previous meeting the red garland was outdated and shouldn’t be used any longer. She expressed that she didn’t know if their comments were captured in the previous minutes. She stated that she would like to have the Beautification Board’s recommendation of not using the red garland in the future. The other board members supported the recommendation.

B) Pole Ornaments – Ms. Hale expressed that the boot (stocking) and the tree pole ornaments have faded considerably. Ms. Mars asked if there was any kind of warranty. Ms. McKee stated that there was no warranty for ultraviolet inhibitors. She further asked if anyone had seen the Cocoa Beach decorations. She stated that they were simple and tasteful. She recommended that we eliminate the stocking and trees and go with the wreaths. Ms. Hale remarked that the decorations could be spaced out a bit farther until others could be purchased. Ms. McKee indicated that new decorations could be budgeted for next FY. She recommended that the red be eliminated. The board members agreed the decorations should be replaced. Ms. Hale asked if it might be possible to decorate the city signs with a grouping of small Christmas trees. Ms. Carroll recommended that this be included in the budget request. Ms. McKee stated that she is trying to get flag poles installed at the City Signs and didn’t know if there would be room to do this but she will check into it. She also stated that branching garland might be a good idea for use on the City Signs and she would check the available options.

4. DISCUSSION RE: Holiday Awards – Judy Hale reported that the following awards were presented at the January 15, 2008 Council Meeting:

A) Single Family – The Guidi Family, 395 Harbor Dr.

B) Multi-Family – Residents of Ocean Oaks Condominiums – 8700 Ridgewood Ave.

C) Commercial Award – Atlantic Animal Clinic (Ms. Christine Storts), 7620 N Atlantic Ave.

5. DISCUSSION RE: Replica Space Shuttle – Ed Lawson presented to the board that the Space Coast Department of Tourism in coordination with Stinger Fiberglass were offering businesses the opportunity to purchase replica shuttles for display to commemorate the Shuttle Program. He reported that we could purchase one of the shuttles and have it painted for approximately $1,600.00. He also reported that the City would like for the replica shuttle to remain as a permanent commemorative display. He discussed this with Mike Wilson, Stinger Fiberglass and Mr. Wilson expressed that he has no problem for the city to do this. The largest cost for the City would be having the shuttle anchored on a concrete slab to meet the required wind specifications. The Public Works Director, Walter Bandish estimated that for a 20’x20’x6” slab would cost approximately $4,000.00. However, he did not think that the slab would have to be that large. Ed presented a letter for the board’s recommendation to City Council that we purchase this replica shuttle for display at City Hall. Ms. Carroll motioned that the recommendation be presented to Council and Ms. Rice seconded the motion. The board unanimously agreed.

OPEN – Ed introduced Natasha LaGrone, a new employee at Public Works. Natasha will also be a staff representative to the Beautification Board.

Council Member Nicholas informed the board that he has raised the question to council on a digital sign for City Hall. He stated council was amending the sign code to allow for a LED Display sign, moving the current City Hall sign to be moved to the new Building Department. The council has asked the City Manager to provide estimated costs. Ms. McKee stated that she has already been working to obtain quotes for a digitized sign with Coquina Rock facing.

Ms. Rice commented that planters at Cape View Elementary need some work and that this might be a project for the Beautification Board agenda.

Ms. Hale thanked Martha, Biz and Andrea for their work on the Butterfly Garden in November. She stated that there was some weeding that needs to done once again. The board decided Sunday, March 9, 2008 would be a good date and that the members would coordinate a firm date with each other.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to conduct, the chair adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.

Approved this________________ day of ________________, 2008.

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Judy Hale, Chairperson

ATTEST:

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Ed Lawson, Secretary