TREE BOARD MEETING

TREE BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM COMMISSION CHAMBERS - 202 E. MAIN STREET, DUNDEE, FL 33838 Phone: 863-438-8330 | www.TownofDundee.com CALL TO ORDER by Chair Aguilar PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chair Aguilar ROLL CALL taken by Clerk Glogowski Present: Absent: Sheila Aguilar David Joubert Michelle Smith Patricia Joubert Jessica Farler Melissa Glogowski Lorraine Peterson John Vice Clerk Glogowski informed the board that she had heard from board members David and Patricia Joubert, they would not be able to attend the meeting as they were out of town. MOTION TO excuse board member David and Patricia Joubert made by Chair Aguilar and seconded by Vice Chair Smith, passed by consensus. Ayes: Aguilar, Farler, Smith DELEGATIONS-QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Chair Aguilar opened the floor for public comment, with no public coming forth the floor was closed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion, Board Member Resignation MOTION TO Approve the resignation of Board Member Donna Schultz made by Vice Chair Smith and seconded by Chair Aguilar, passed by consensus. Ayes: Aguilar, Farler, Smith 2. Discussion, Introduction of New Board Members and Staff  MOTION to Accept new Board Members Jessica Farler & Patricia Joubert made by Vice Chair Smith and seconded by Chair Aguilar, passed by consensus. 3. Discussion, Tree Board Duties & Responsibilities Board members requested to get a list of current trees that the town has for the next meeting and board members will bring a list of trees they would like to see planted in Dundee. Sara Licursi, 314 7th Street S. had questions about Tabebuia Trees. 4. Discussion, Dundee Elementary S.T.E.M. night Board members discussed stem night and items needed and what would be done with any leftover flowers. Danica Anderson, 1005 James Lane, Lake Alfred, FL questioned what type of flowers were going to be used at the event. Public Works Director Vice stated whatever type were in season at Lowes or Home Depot but would get something colorful. 5. Discussion, Butterfly Garden Public Works Director, John Vice, provided information regarding the proposed Butterfly Garden which will be located at Johnson Park, 800 Edmund Ave. Board members discussed the Butterfly Garden and Dog Park being at the same location. Danica Anderson, 1005 James Lane, Lake Afred Fl, expressed concern as to what type of plants would be planted due to the toxicity of plants to dogs and states that these parks should be separate. Sarah Licursi, 314 7th Street S. questioned if dogs will be required to have proof of vaccination and expressed safety concerns. 6. Discussion & Action, Residential & Commercial Beautification Award Board members discussed nominations. Request was made going forward to redact the nominee’s address for the agenda packet. Change the application to request a minimum of three (3) pictures with each application MOTION to not accept Commercial Award nominee as does not set the precedent made by Chair Aguilar and seconded by Vice-Chair Smith passed by consensus. Ayes: Aguilar, Farler, Smith MOTION to award Residential Beautification Award to 314 7th Street S. made by Chair Aguilar and seconded by Vice-Chair Smith, passed by consensus. Ayes: Aguilar, Farler, Smith REPORTS FROM OFFICERS Public Works Department Comments o None Town Administration Comments  o Tree City of the World application has been approved, Tree City USA application has been submitted and is awaiting approval. o Informed Board of the new Tree/Bench that was dedicated on March 7th at Lake Menzie. o Informed the board that she will not be here for the April meeting as she is out for Vacation and that Trevor Douthat will be covering for her. Board Member Comments • Vice-Chair Michelle Smith o Thanked you for all you do for the Tree Board • Chairperson Comments o Thank you for all you do and all the help you give. ADJOURNMENT 7:15 pm Respectfully Submitted, Melissa Glogowski Melissa Glogowski, H.R. Coordinator/Exec. Admin. Asst. APPROVAL DATE: 4/23/2024 AYES: ________ NAYS: ________