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TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 5:30 p.m. TOWN HALL MASNY ROOM – 507 OCEAN AVENUE

AGENDA Mayor Jim Simmons Commissioner Tom Davis Commissioner Wyatt Hoover Commissioner Sherri Quarrie Commissioner Steve Walters

Town Manager Timothy Day Town Clerk Nancy Wilson Finance Manager Elizabeth Mascaro Bldg. Department – Beth Crowell

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town Commission will conduct a Town Commission Workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017 in the Town Hall Masny Room located at 507 Ocean Avenue to address the items below. Notice: Commission discussion and possible action may occur during any Commissioner Meeting. The following sections of the Agenda are always subject to such discussion and possible action without further motion by the Commission: Changes to the Agenda, Public Hearings, Old Business, and New Business. The public is advised that members of the Town Commission may be in attendance and participate in proceedings of the board. Attorney General Opinions (AGO) AGO 91-95, AGO 98-14, AGO 2000-68. PURSUANT TO SECTION 286.0105, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE TOWN HEREBY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT: In order to appeal any decision made at this meeting, you will need a verbatim transcript of the proceedings. It will be your responsibility to ensure such a record is made. Such person must provide a method for recording the proceedings verbatim as the Town does not do so. In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations for this meeting shall, at least 5 days prior to the meeting, contact the Office of the Town Clerk at (321) 724-5860 or Florida Relay System at 711. Page 1 of 36 1

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Call to Order – Led by Mayor Simmons

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Roll Call

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Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

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New Business A. Discussion about digitizing Town records (no backup) B. Discussion regarding transcribing meeting minutes to be in an Action or Summary format (no backup) C. Discussion regarding adopting Rosenberg’s Rules of Order D. Discussion about plant selection for the Ocean Park walkway planting project E. Discussion about 911 addressing

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Public Comment After being acknowledged by the Mayor, members of the public should state their name and address for the record. The Commission encourages citizens to prepare their comments in advance. Each individual will have three (3) minutes to address the Commission on any topic(s) related to Town business not on the Agenda. Please remember to sign the sign-in sheet provided if you will be speaking at the meeting.

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Adjournment

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ROSENBERG’S RULES

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OCEAN AVENUE PLANTS

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ENH338

Conocarpus erectus: Buttonwood1 Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2

Introduction This low-branching, multi-trunked, shrubby, evergreen tree has glaucous medium-green leaves. The inconspicuous, small, greenish flowers appear in dense conelike heads in terminal panicles in spring and are followed by 1/2-inch, conelike, red-brown fruits. The dark brown attractive bark is ridged and scaly. The tree is ‘clean’ with small leaves which fall between the grass blades of the lawn or are easily washed away in the rain.

Figure 1. Mature Conocarpus erectus: buttonwood Credits: Ed Gilman, UF/IFAS

General Information Scientific name: Conocarpus erectus Pronunciation: kawn-oh-KAR-pus ee-RECK-tus Common name(s): Buttonwood Family: Combretaceae

USDA hardiness zones: 10B through 11 (Fig. 2) Origin: native to North America Invasive potential: little invasive potential Uses: specimen; street without sidewalk; screen; deck or patio; hedge; reclamation; parking lot island < 100 sq ft; parking lot island 100–200 sq ft; parking lot island > 200 sq ft; sidewalk cutout (tree pit); tree lawn 3–4 feet wide; tree lawn 4–6 feet wide; tree lawn > 6 ft wide; urban tolerant; highway median; bonsai; shade Availability: not native to North America

Figure 2. Range

Description Height: 30 to 45 feet Spread: 20 to 30 feet Crown uniformity: symmetrical Crown shape: vase, spreading

1. This document is ENH338, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 1993. Reviewed May 2014. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu. 2. Edward F. Gilman, professor, Environmental Horticulture Department; Dennis G. Watson, former associate professor, Agricultural Engineering Department, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville FL 32611. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. For more information on obtaining other UF/IFAS Extension publications, contact your county’s UF/IFAS Extension office. U.S. Department of Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A & M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, dean for UF/IFAS Extension.

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Crown density: moderate Growth rate: moderate Texture: fine

Aerosol salt tolerance: high

Other Roots: not a problem Winter interest: no Outstanding tree: no Ozone sensitivity: unknown Verticillium wilt susceptibility: unknown Pest resistance: free of serious pests and diseases

Foliage Leaf arrangement: alternate (Fig. 3) Leaf type: simple Leaf margin: entire Leaf shape: lanceolate, oblong Leaf venation: pinnate Leaf type and persistence: evergreen Leaf blade length: 2 to 4 inches, 4 to 8 inches Leaf color: green Fall color: no color change Fall characteristic: not showy

Use and Management

Figure 3. Foliage

Flower Flower color: white/cream/gray, purple Flower characteristics: not showy

Fruit Fruit shape: oval Fruit length: less than .5 inch Fruit covering: dry or hard Fruit color: brown, red Fruit characteristics: does not attract wildlife; showy; fruit/ leaves not a litter problem

Trunk and Branches Trunk/bark/branches: branches droop; showy; typically multi-trunked; thorns Pruning requirement: needed for strong structure Breakage: resistant Current year twig color: green Current year twig thickness: thin Wood specific gravity: unknown

Culture Light requirement: full sun Soil tolerances: clay; sand; loam; alkaline; acidic; occasionally wet; well-drained Drought tolerance: high

Capable of reaching a height of 40 feet with a 20-foot spread, buttonwood is often seen as a small, somewhat asymmetrical shrub but is ideal for use as a screen, clipped hedge, or specimen planting. The species is less common and grows taller than the silver buttonwood. Due to the attractive bark and soft foliage, a multi-stemmed specimen can make a nice patio or street tree. Planted in the open as a tree, buttonwood will grow to about 20 to 25 feet tall and wide, and will often take on a picturesque, contorted appearance when exposed to constant seashore winds, creating an attractive specimen. The crown is more symmetrical 1/2 mile or more from the coast or on the inland side of a tall ocean-front building. The wood of buttonwood was formerly used for firewood, cabinetwork, and charcoal making and is very strong. It is an ideal wood for smoking meats and fish. Included or embedded bark often develops in major branch crotches, but the strong wood appears to compensate for this potential defect. Trees are tough and long-lasting in the landscape. A Florida native, buttonwood is ideal for seaside plantings as it is highly tolerant of full sun, sandy soils, and salty conditions. It also tolerates brackish areas and alkaline soils, thriving in the broken shade and wet soils of hammocks. This is a tough tree! It withstands the rigors of urban conditions very well and makes a durable street or parking lot tree. Due to its small size, plant on 15-foot centers to form a closed canopy along a street. Purchase single-trunked trees for street and parking lot plantings. The cultivar ‘Mombo’ has a dense crown and may be smaller than the species, 15 to 20 feet tall.

Pests Sucking insect secretions will result in problems with sooty mold on trees inland from the coast.

Diseases No diseases are of major concern.

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FPS415

Muhlenbergia capillaris Muhly Grass1 Edward F. Gilman2

Introduction Muhly grass has a clumping form, growing 3- to 4-feet-tall and about as wide. A stiff, upright growth habit makes this markedly different from many other grasses. Delicate, purple flowers emerge in the fall well above the foliage and can literally cover the foliage. It is native to pine flatwoods, coastal upland and beach dunes, and sandhill communities. This grass is very similar to Muhlenbergia filipes.

Plant density: open Growth rate: moderate Texture: fine

General Description Scientific name: Muhlenbergia capillaris Pronunciation: mew-len-BER-jee-uh kap-pill-LAIR-riss Common name(s): purple muhly grass, muhly grass Family: Gramineae Plant type: herbaceous; ornamental grass USDA hardiness zones: 7 through 11 (Fig. 1) Planting month for zone 7: year round Planting month for zone 8: year round Planting month for zone 9: year round Planting month for zone 10 and 11: year round Origin: native to Florida Uses: reclamation plant; cut flowers; border; accent; mass planting Availability: somewhat available, may have to go out of the region to find the plant

Description Height: 3 to 5 feet Spread: 2 to 3 feet Plant habit: upright

Figure 1. Shaded area represents potential planting range.

Foliage Leaf arrangement: alternate Leaf type: simple Leaf margin: entire Leaf shape: linear Leaf venation: parallel Leaf type and persistence: semi-evergreen Leaf blade length: 18 to 36 inches Leaf color: green Fall color: copper Fall characteristic: showy

1. This document is FPS415, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 1999. Reviewed February 2014. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu. 2. Edward F. Gilman, professor, Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. For more information on obtaining other UF/IFAS Extension publications, contact your county’s UF/IFAS Extension office. U.S. Department of Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A & M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, dean for UF/IFAS Extension.

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Flower

Pest and Diseases

Flower color: pink Flower characteristic: fall flowering

There are no known pests or problems.

Fruit Fruit shape: oval Fruit length: less than .5 inch Fruit cover: dry or hard Fruit color: brown Fruit characteristic: inconspicuous and not showy

Trunk and Branches Trunk/bark/branches: typically multi-trunked or clumping stems Current year stem/twig color: not applicable Current year stem/twig thickness: medium

Culture Light requirement: plant grows in full sun Soil tolerances: extended flooding; acidic; alkaline; sand; loam; clay Drought tolerance: high Soil salt tolerances: moderate Plant spacing: 24 to 36 inches

Other Roots: not applicable Winter interest: plant has winter interest due to unusual form, nice persistent fruits, showy winter trunk, or winter flowers Outstanding plant: plant has outstanding ornamental features and could be planted more Invasive potential: not known to be invasive

Use and Management Muhly grass is a tough native grass useful in many different landscape sites. It has extreme tolerance to drought and flooding, making it suited for wetland sites as well as beachfront landscapes. It would be hard to find a more adaptable grass. Muhly grass makes a nice, fine-textured mass planting for sites ranging from roadside to residential landscape. Plant them in large, sweeping drifts on a large landscape for a dramatic effect. It is virtually maintenance free except in those instances where you might want to remove the brown foliage in the spring by cutting the clump back to the ground before new growth emerges. Growth is best in sandy or rocky soil.

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911 ADDRESSING

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