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Home My WebLink AboutRE Concerns About Palm Tree Trimming (1)Thanks Rocky. Mr. Surprenant said he passed my concern and info to the City Arborist, Tim Carlisle. Sure would like to hear what he says because you’d think he’d know better:) Don’t get me wrong, we have some very good folks working for the city. I’ve worked with a number of them when representing our condo association in regards to the Banana River Park improvements, which turned out fantastic. Thanks again, Bill B. From: Rocky Randels [mailto:R.Randels@cityofcapecanaveral.org] Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:33 PM To: Bill Bedwell Subject: RE: Concerns About Palm Tree Trimming Mr. Bedwell; Thank you for sending us the information on the desired and correct method to trim our Palms. I also viewed the link to the video and found it very valuable also. An important point was discussed about never using Boot Spikes on Palms; ( which I saw our contractor using to trim the very, very, tall “Washington Palms” on East Central Blvd., where I live.) Again, may I personally Thank You for being concerned about the place we call our home, and preserving the reason we choose this area. Rocky Randels, City Council Person From: Bill Bedwell [mailto:bbedwell2@cfl.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 9:37 AM To: Joshua Surprenant <J.Surprenant@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:J.Surprenant@cityofcapecanaveral.org> > Cc: Bob Hoog <B.Hoog@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:B.Hoog@cityofcapecanaveral.org> >; Brendan McMillin <B.McMillin@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:B.McMillin@cityofcapecanaveral.org> >; Betty Walsh <B.Walsh@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:B.Walsh@cityofcapecanaveral.org> >; Mike Brown <M.Brown@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:M.Brown@cityofcapecanaveral.org> >; Rocky Randels <R.Randels@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:R.Randels@cityofcapecanaveral.org> >; David Greene <D.Greene@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:D.Greene@cityofcapecanaveral.org> >; Ralph Lotspeich <R.Lotspeich@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:R.Lotspeich@cityofcapecanaveral.org> >; Gustavo Vergara <G.Vergara@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:G.Vergara@cityofcapecanaveral.org> > Subject: Concerns About Palm Tree Trimming Mr. Surprenant: Watching the city’s contractor trimming our palm trees yesterday triggered my ongoing concern about this practice, as discussed in an article published in Florida Today a few months ago, which was written by a University of Florida horticulturist. I’ve attached the article for your information. In addition, a UF Extension Service video on the topic can be viewed at the web-link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt76hXRHBoA I’ve also attached a photo of trees that were trimmed in Banana River Park on Monday. I believe that we could save a lot of money and save our palm trees if we follow the University of Florida’s guidance. Thanks for listening, Bill Bedwell 8924 Puerto Del Rio Drive, Unit 504 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 321-783-3909 Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing Banana River Park leak > > Hi. I am the Treasurer at Puerto Del Rio condos. I see in your email > you referred to a shoreline restoration meeting..... can I ask what > the city is pursuing on the riverbank? I only ask because I am > working on our riverbank restoration. I have been in contact with St. > John's river management, and have obtained paperwork from them for > appropriate permits. We have had one contractor give us an estimate > on revetments. I also have applied for FEMA . Can you tell me what > you're doing, and maybe we can coordinate our efforts. Thanks > > Karen > > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 26, 2016, at 8:59 AM, Gustavo Vergara <G.Vergara@cityofcapecanaveral.org> wrote: >> >> All, >> >> Ian can help if needed. I asked him to stop by and he stated Will and Bill are on it, but if they need extra hands, he's ready to help. his number is 321-863-7351. >> >> Everyone has really stepped up to make the best of what could have been a bad situation. I have a meeting there at 9:30 for a shoreline restoration grant and will touch base with the gentlemen that saved the day. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Gustavo Vergara >> Culture and Leisure Services Director >> g.vergara@cityofcapecanaveral.org >> 321-868-1226 321 863-9022 cell 321-868-1227 fax >> 7300 N. Atlantic Avenue P.O. Box 326 >> Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 >> www.cityofcapecanaveral.org >> Launch your connection… >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Bill Bedwell [mailto:bbedwell2@cfl.rr.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 8:33 AM >> To: 'Bobby Chasin' <bobbyc@archangelec.com>; Gustavo Vergara >> <G.Vergara@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; 'Sandie Gordon' >> <ssgre90@att.net>; 'Will Hurley' <willhurley15@yahoo.com>; 'Bill >> Kuntz' <bkunz107@gmail.com> >> Cc: 'Jay Petty' <jpetty831@aol.com>; 'Jill Andrews' >> <jillybean50322@gmail.com>; 'Karen Kormatowski' >> <kkornatowski@yahoo.com>; 'Betti Cogswell' <chinmom@pobox.com>; >> 'Janet Ringdahl' <dpringdahl@yahoo.com> >> Subject: RE: Banana River Park leak >> >> Thanks ... and Will and Bill are on it as we speak. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Bobby Chasin [mailto:bobbyc@archangelec.com] >> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 12:01 PM >> To: Bill Bedwell; 'Gustavo Vergara'; Sandie Gordon; Will Hurley; Bill >> Kuntz >> Cc: 'Jay Petty'; 'Jill Andrews'; 'Karen Kormatowski'; Betti Cogswell; >> Janet Ringdahl >> Subject: RE: Banana River Park leak >> >> Hi Bill, I will also go look but my bet is on Will!! >> >> Bobby Chasin >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Bill Bedwell [mailto:bbedwell2@cfl.rr.com] >> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 10:37 AM >> To: 'Gustavo Vergara' <G.Vergara@cityofcapecanaveral.org>; Sandie >> Gordon <ssgre90@att.net>; Will Hurley <willhurley15@yahoo.com>; Bill >> Kuntz <bkunz107@gmail.com> >> Cc: 'Jay Petty' <jpetty831@aol.com>; 'Jill Andrews' >> <jillybean50322@gmail.com>; 'Karen Kormatowski' >> <kkornatowski@yahoo.com>; Betti Cogswell <chinmom@pobox.com>; Bobby >> Chasin <bobbyc@archangelec.com> >> Subject: FW: Banana River Park leak >> >> Thanks Gustavo. >> >> Sandie, thought I'd weigh in on this and inform Will and Bill. I can see the leak from my balcony. FYI, it's located on the south side of the northern park exit. It is very near the "Do Not Enter Sign", which got push a little sideways during the hurricane. It's possible that the sign may have push, damaged, and ultimately broke the waterline. Hopefully it can be reached by digging into the ground beside the pavement. >> >> Gustavo, I've copied Will Hurley on this. He's our expert on the sprinkler system and knows where the lines run. He also knows and has worked with your contractor, Bobby Chasin, also copied. I also copied Bill Kuntz who's our other expert maintenance guy to give him a heads up. This could be a team effort as we all have played well together during park improvements. Just an idea. >> >> Bill B. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Gustavo Vergara [mailto:G.Vergara@cityofcapecanaveral.org] >> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:56 AM >> To: 'ssgre90@att.net'; 'Bill Bedwell (bbedwell2@cfl.rr.com)' >> Subject: Banana River Park leak >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Good Moring Ms. Gordon, >> >> We found a leak on the base of the asphalt at Banana River Park and were able to ascern they were from your sprinkler system. We turned it off and the leak stopped. >> >> I have contacted the contractor