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Environmental Advisory Board approves minutes; schedules Spring Plant Giveaway and plans storm drain discussion

Port OrangeOct 27, 20252 min read

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The board approved the July 28, 2025 minutes, agreed to pursue bench donations with the Rotary Club, set the Spring Plant Giveaway for February 23, 2026 with a three-plant format, and arranged for City Engineer Junos Reed to attend the January meeting to discuss storm drains. Two new hires will assume Forester responsibilities; details to be shared by email.

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Approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote).
Chair Kristine Cunningham to explore an alternative bench donation approach with the Rotary Club.
Scheduled the Spring Plant Giveaway for February 23, 2026; maintain three-plant format (one blueberry, one butterfly, and either another edible or a native plant); use prior giveaway email list for outreach and consult Public Information Officer Michael Springer about City Hall advertising and POP email blasts.
City Engineer Junos Reed to attend the January meeting to discuss storm drains.
Two new hires will assume Forester responsibilities; Construction & Engineering Manager Margaret Tomlinson to share an email with role details.
Set next regular meeting for January 26, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
Board report to City Council scheduled for November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

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Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

Oct 27, 2025, 5:15 PMcompleted

Agenda

A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call
Decision: CALL TO ORDER
B. DISCUSSION/ACTION
2. Consideration of Minutes
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Decision: DISCUSSION/ACTION
3. Report on Benches
Decision: DISCUSSION/ACTION
4. Plant Giveaway
Decision: DISCUSSION/ACTION
5. Storm Drains
Decision: DISCUSSION/ACTION
6. Items for Next Agenda
Decision: DISCUSSION/ACTION
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
D. BOARD COMMENTS
E. ADJOURNMENT
7. Next Meeting Date: January 26, 2026 @ 5:15 p.m.
Decision: ADJOURNMENT
8. Board Report to City Council: November 18, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Decision: ADJOURNMENT