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BEAUTIf~ICATIOX COi\Ii\IITTEE i\IEETING
CITY OF CI..EAR\V A TER
Dccember 3, 2003
Prcsent:
Elizabeth "France
Sandy Curry
Sally Foote
Allan Dadctto
Rebecca ^\Tin
Sheila Sullivan
Chair
Vice Chair
Committee Member
Committee Membcr
Committce Mcmber '
Commi ttee Member
Also Prcsent:
Leroy Chin
Alan Mayberry
Bobbie Downs
Park, Planning & Project Manager
Urban Forestry rvlanager
Staff Assistant '
Absent:
Brooks Hammac
Committee Member
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# 1 Call to Order - The Chair called the meeting to ordcr at 8:05 a.m. at Municipal Services Building Parks &
Recreation Conference Room. "
To provide continuit). for research, items arc in agenda order although not nece~sarily discussed in that
ordcr.
#2 \Velcomc New Member Sheila Sullivan - Ms. Sulliva~ said she was happy tojoin the committee. She is a
Communications graduate of Florida State University and a resident of the Country Park area. '
#3 ApRroval of Minutes of November 5. 2003 - Minutes were approved as submitted to membcrs.
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#4 Correspondence - Copy of letter from Mayor Aungst thanked fonner member Dagmar Ortiz for hcr service. Ms.
France told members about a meeting of interest featuring landscape/natural history photographer 'Jeff Ripple's
works this evening at the Piriellas County Extension Service.
#5 Presentation by Alan Mayberry. Urban Forestrv l\1ana~cr - Mr. Mayberry described how the city tree program
had evolved from being re-active to pro-active, primarily in the area of citizen education and education of staff.
Public safety drives the program. The division now employs se\'en certified arborists and two tree trimmers. He
noted Clearwater had the tirst Tree Ordinance in'the State. Consultants have reported that city residents view trees
as the city's most valuable asset. An inventory in 1998 counted 24,000 trees within city limits and ulso identified
'trees that needcd immediate attention. Grant monics were just received to conduct another inventory. Mr.
~iayberryJs department currcntly is working with Parks & Recreation in tree pre~ervation of numerous live oaks at
Eddic C. Moore fields 8 & 9. '
The Annual Tree Giveaway, held in conjunction with National Arbor Day, continues to be a popular project. The ,
free tree'program is required to maintain the city's desigmition as Tree City, USA. ,Ms. Foote noted "Tree City USA"
flags are awarded to the city each ycar, and inquircd \vhcre they are flying. It was reported they were not, primarily
because of the expense of flag poles. Mr. Mayberry said grant monies might be available for some form of visible
Tree City recognition.
t-.ls. Foote moved that the Committec rcquest signs or flags be erectcd at entryways to thc city identifying the City of
Clearwater as a Tree City, USA, with'appropriate logo. The motion was se.condcd and passed unanimously. '
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It was suggested that the public be educated to look for a certified atbonst when thcy apply for a trce pcnnit. Mr.
Chin said customers should ask for any prospectiv~ arborist's certification license number nn~ insurance Co\'crage.
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#6 Old Businesli - Members were reminded to prepare for January 7 t 2004, meeting whercin Policies and
Proccdures will be discussed. .
#7 New Business - Mr. Chin infonned mcmbers'that monthly n'lcctings should end at 9:30 a.m. for the convenience
of members and staff. Any business not conducted between 8 to 9:30 a.m. will be held over until next mecting.
Not on Agenda: '
Members complimented the Public Communications Department on publication of the Annual Report/Calendar. It
,was noted that f\.1s. France is ,featured on the No\'cm~cr page'. ' ' ,
#8' Adiournment - Thc n:eeting adjourned at.lO:OS a.m.
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