2022.08.10_NRPB_Agenda_Regular
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Agenda – Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Regular
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 12:30 P.M. Page 2 of 4
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Published: 05.26.2021 / Updated 05.13.2022
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AGENDA
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 At 12:30 P.M.
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
3614 S. OCEAN BOULEVARD
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL 33487
Telephone: (561) 278-4548
Website: www.highlandbeach.us
TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. None
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 02, 2022
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on the February 2, 2022 Board recommendations to the Town
Commission.
B. Nomination of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 12:30 P.M. Page 4 of 4
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 11, 2022 - 9:30 P.M. Planning Board Meeting
August 16, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
August 25, 2022 - 12:00 P.M. Town Commission Special Meeting
September 06, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
September 06, 2022 - 5:01 P.M. Town Commission Special First Public Hearing
Budget Meeting
September 21, 2022 - 5:01 P.M. Town Commission Special First Public Hearing
Budget Meeting
November 02, 2022- 1:00 P.M. Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board
Regular Meeting
11. ADJOURNMENT
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provides nor prepares such record. There may be one or more Town Commissioners attending the meeting.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons who need accommodation in order to attend or
participate in this meeting should contact Town Hall at (561) 278-4548 within a reasonable time prior to this meeting in
order to request such assistance.
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File Attachments for Item:
A. February 02, 2022
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: February 02, 2022
3614 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
Time: 1:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Parks called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Member Virginia Egan-Eastwood
Member Margarita Chappelear
Member Leonard Brenner
Member Nicole Stansfield
Vice Chairperson Nievecita Maraj
Chairperson Steven Parks
Administrative Support Specialist Ganelle Thompson
ADDITIONAL STAFF PRESENT
Town Planner Ingrid Allen
ABSENT
Member Diane Matthewman
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board Members led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chairperson Parks added Resource Management to the agenda as Item B.3. under
Unfinished Business and Discussion of Vegetation on A1A as Item 9.A. under New
Business.
Vice Chairperson Maraj requested to move Item 8.A., Discussion on Scheduled
Meeting Times to Item 6.A.2. under Presentations.
MOTION: Maraj/Parks - Moved to approve to agenda as amended, which
passed unanimously on a 6 to 0.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were public comments.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Marine Patrol Vessel- Chief Hartmann
Chief Hartmann provided an update on the Marine Patrol Unit and included
timeline of the implementation schedule. Also, Officer Lai provided information
related to the issuance of citations, education signage, boat handling, and
training.
Member Chappelear discussed blind corners.
A.2. Discussion on Scheduled Meeting Time (This item was formally 8.A.)
Vice Chairperson Maraj proposed changing the meeting times to an earlier
time.
MOTION: Chappelear/Eastwood-Egan - Moved to change the meeting times
to 12:30 P.M., which passed unanimously 6 to 0.
B. Update on the November 3, 2021, Board recommendations to the Town
Commission and the previous recommendation pertaining to the palms
located in the right-of-way along State Road A1A
Chairperson Parks read the title of Item 8.B.
Town Planner Allen provided an update on the NRPAB on November 03, 2022
recommendations to the Town Commission which included the Marine Patrol
Vessel and the expanded obligations of Code-compliant Officers to the beach.
There were comments about the maintenance of the Palm Trees on State Road
A1A. Chairperson Parks asked Town Planner Allen to find out about the cost to
maintain the trees.
Member Stansfield proposed finding out what has been done in creating an
educational approach in regard to taking care of the palm trees.
Vice Chairperson Maraj left the dais/meeting at 2:00 P.M.
MOTION: Parks/Chappelear - Moved to engage the Services of Bartlett Tree
Experts or a professional tree service company like Bartlett Tree
Experts to facilitate the management and care of the palms situated
on the right of way on State Road A1A which passed unanimously
6 to 0.
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MOTION: Parks/Chappelear - Moved to include the Publication of the Bartlett
Tree report on the Towns website on the NRPAB webpage which
passed unanimously 6 to 0.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 03, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Chappelear/Brenner - Moved to approve the agenda as amended,
which passed unanimously 5 to 0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Scheduled Meeting Time (This item was moved to
Presentations as item A2.)
B. Board Member Updates
1. Dune Restoration - Margarita Chappelear
Member Chappelear presented a PowerPoint Presentation on dune restoration.
Chairperson Parks proposed including the presentation on the Towns website.
Member Chappelear suggested providing a more robust presentation to include
more information on the species that can be planted in the dunes and
volunteered to do a seminar that would inform the Town residents of the
different options of plants that could be planted on the dunes in Highland
Beach.
Chairperson Parks suggested that Member Chappelear present her
presentation at the Town Commission meeting because more residents watch
the Town Commission Meeting.
Town Planner Allen advised that the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) needs to be contacted to obtain a field permit for the removal
or replacement of plants in the dunes. She added that in addition to the Board’s
request to add Member Chappelear’s presentation to the Natural Resources
Preservation Advisory Board webpage, they consider the addition of the link to
Palm Beach County’s Environmental Resource Management page. She also
mentioned the Board adding the FDEP link specific to dune restoration
Member Brenner the dais/meeting at 2:51 P.M.
Member Chappelear also recommended adding links on the webpage to inform
residents about the different types of plants that can be planted in the dunes.
Town planner Allen also included information on how to mitigate issues from
seawalls on dunes.
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Chairperson Parks inquired about obtaining grants that would facilitate an
initiative of dune restoration by planting noninvasive plant species in Highland
Beach and further asked how that would work given the fact that the Beaches in
the community are private.
2. Bucket Tree Update - Nicole Stanfield
Member Stansfield presented her findings as they related to the bucket tree
survey she conducted. She explained the Importance of education of the need
and use of the bucket tree. She also displayed a PowerPoint Presentation that
included pictures of a recent beach cleanup effort conducted by residents of the
Highland Beach Club community
Chairperson Parks asked about the number of buckets that have had to be
replaced since the bucket trees have been implemented.
Town Planner Allen mentioned that she has had previous conversations with
Public Works Director Pat Roman who advised her that he has had to replace
buckets. Town Planner Allen further explained that she will let the board know
the exact number of replaced buckets at a later date.
MOTION: Parks/Stansfield - Approve the implementation of additional bucket
trees to all associations along the beach that have authorized the
use of the bucket trees which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
3. Beach Cleaning Management -Chairperson Parks (This item was added
to the agenda)
Chairperson Parks presented this item and discussed
MOTION: Parks/Eastwood-Egan - Consider providing a code enforcement
officer that routinely (once or twice a week) walks or rides on the
beach to facilitate visual observation of any violations to Section 5 -9
of the Town Code and address the issue as a code enforcement
violation which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
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MOTION: Parks/Eastwood-Egan Town Commission to address the beach
raking issue at a special meeting and take into consideration the
needs of the individuals that are utilizing these services and come
up with a policy program or a mandate that will facilitate cleaning
the beaches without destroying or damaging adjacent properties
which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
Member Eastwood Egan exited the meeting at 3:25 P.M.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Water Resource Management (This item was added to the agenda)
Chairperson Parks presented this item and suggested having a public awareness
campaign to advise the residents that there are rain monitors that can be attached
to the sprinkler system which would save residents a significant amount of money.
Town Planner Allen advised the Board Members that although water resource
management is not in the Boards purview or powers and duties, she will speak with
the Town Manager about putting an item together for the board’s next meeting and
suggested the possibility of one of the Board members volunteering to write an
article to bring awareness to the residents.
Chairperson Parks mentioned that at the next meeting he would like to make a
recommendation to the Town Commission to address the powers and duties and
augment the ordinance or the code section that addresses water resource
management.
B. Vegetation on State Road A1A (This item was added to the agenda)
Chairperson Parks presented this item and asked for clarification if this item was in
the Boards Purview. Town Planner Allen advised him that this item was not a part of
the Boards Purview. Chairperson Parks suggested that the individuals do a better
job taking care of the vegetation on State Road A1A adjacent to their properties.
Member Stansfield volunteered to do the research necessary to determine who is
responsible for keeping the mangroves adjacent to the properties clean and what
can be done to enforce the cleanup of those areas. She will also look into the
property lines in relation to the mangroves on the property appraiser’s website.
Chairperson Parks asked Member Chappelear to do research on the impact and the
effects of the lack of liter control as well as the effects of pollution on the manatees
in relation to the mangroves.
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10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 08, 2022 - 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
February 10, 2022 - 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting (Cancelled)
February 15, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
February 21, 2022- Town Hall Closed in Observance of Presidents' Day
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Parks adjourned the meeting at 3:47 P.M.
APPROVED at the August 10, 2022, Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board
Regular Meeting.
ATTEST: Chairperson
Transcribed by Ganelle Thompson
Administrative Support Specialist
08/10/2022
Ganelle Thompson,
Administrative Support Specialist
Date
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File Attachments for Item:
A. Update on the February 2, 2022 Board recommendations to the Town Commission.
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
MEETING TYPE: Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board (“Board”) meeting
MEETING DATE August 10, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Ingrid Allen, Town Planner, Building Department
SUBJECT: Update on the February 2, 2022 Board recommendations to the Town
Commission.
SUMMARY:
On March 1, 2022, the Town Commission reviewed and considered the February 2, 2022
Board recommendations. The Board recommendations are provided below (in bold) along with
corresponding Commission direction (Note that the scheduled May 4, 2022 Board meeting
was not held due to lack of quorum. A subsequent special meeting was proposed for June 1,
2022; however, this meeting was also not held due to lack of quorum).
1. Consider employing a professional tree service company like Bartlett Tree
Experts to facilitate the management and care of the palms situated in the right-
of-way along State Road A1A. Consensus from the Town Commission was to have
Bartlett Tree Experts implement a soil care and fertilization program , as provided on
their February 10, 2022 estimate, at a cost of $6000.00. The program will include five
(5) separate treatments within a 12-month timeframe. The first and second treatments
were applied on April 13, 2022 and July 7, 2022, respectively.
2. Approve the implementation of additional bucket trees to all Associations
along the beach that have authorized their use. Consensus from the Town
Commission was to “move forward” and construct and install additional beach bucket
trees for those Associations who want them. Staff had a waitlist of six (6) condominiums
who showed interest in acquiring a tree. As of the writing of this memorandum, the
bucket tree status for each of these Condo Associations is provided in the table below:
Condo Name Address Status of Beach Bucket Tree
Highland Beach Club 3600 S. Ocean Blvd. Installed
Regency Highland 3912 S. Ocean Blvd. Installed
Coronado at Highland
Beach
3400 S. Ocean Blvd. Installed
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Wiltshire House 2909 S. Ocean Blvd. Association decided to not move forward
with tree, they currently have a trash can on
the beach and they find that to be
adequate.
Penthouse Towers 3101 S. Ocean Blvd. According to the property manager, they
have no room for a bucket tree, but
requested four (4) buckets to hang on
existing hooks. Requested buckets were
delivered to property.
Ocean Terrace North 3115 S. Ocean Blvd. Installed but removed at the request of the
property manager on behalf of the Condo
Board and other community members
because it obstructed view.
3. Consider providing code enforcement officer that routinely (once or twice a
week) walks or rides on the beach to facilitate visual observation of any violations
to Section 5-9 of the Town Code. Consensus from the Commission was that the
recommendation is a low priority right now; however, they felt a more holistic approach
regarding debris on the beach is needed. The Commission advised the Town Manager
to look into this matter.
4. Consider at a special meeting or allocate time at its Commission meeting to
address beach raking issue in a more detailed matter and take into consideration
the needs of all residents of Highland Beach in regard to this particular process.
This recommendation was not presented to the Town Commission given pending
litigation. It was determined by the Town Manager that the recommendation will not be
discussed at this time.
Attached is the recommendation memorandum as it was presented to the Town Commission
as well as the minutes from the March 1, 2022 Town Commission meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Board Recommendation Memorandum provided to the Town Commission on March 1, 2022.
Town Commission minutes – March 1, 2022.
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
RECOMMENDATION MEMORANDUM
TO:
MEETING DATE:
Town Commission
March 1, 2022
FROM: Ingrid Allen, Town Planner, on behalf of the Natural Resources
Preservation Advisory Board (“Board”)
SUBJECT: February 2, 2022 Board recommendations
ACTION:
At the February 2, 2022 Board meeting, the Board provided the following recommendations
(in bold) to the Town Commission:
1. Consider employing a professional tree service company like Bartlett Tree
Experts to facilitate the management and care of the palms situated in the right-
of-way along State Road A1A. At the September 21, 2021 Town Commission
meeting, the Commission considered a recommendation from the Board to hire “an
arborist to facilitate a report back to the Board to evaluate the condition of the vegetation
in the Town on public and private property adjacent to public stree ts.” While the
Commission indicated that the recommendation was low on the priority list, discussion
among the Commission was to fertilize the palms. The Town did contract with Bartlett
Tree Experts to conduct an assessment of the population of palms situa ted in the right-
of-way along State Road A1A. A report was provided to the Town with several
recommendations including proper irrigation, the removal of turf and installation of
mulch, implementing a fertilization program, etc. (see Attachment No. 1). Staff advised
the Board at their February 2, 2022 meeting that pursuant to Section 28 -10(a) of the
Town Code, the owner, and/or lessee of land shall be responsible for the maintenance
of all landscaping located on their property and on adjacent public rights-of-way, which
shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly
landscape area which shall include, but not be limited to, weeding, mulching, fertilizing,
pruning, mowing, and edging. However, the Board raised concerns that property
owners may not properly maintain these palms even with the recommendations
provided in the Bartlett report. Therefore, the Board suggests that professional help is
needed to provide consistent maintenance of the palms. Bartlett Tree Experts has
indicated to staff that a soil care and fertilization program will cost a total of $6000.00
and will include five (5) separate treatments for the 100 royal palms located along State
Road A1A.
2. Approve the implementation of additional bucket trees to all Associations along
the beach that have authorized their use. On October 6, 2020, the Town Commission
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approved the placement of four (4) or less Town beach bucket trees. Town staff has
constructed and installed five (5) bucket trees to date (Note that the additional bucket
tree was approved by the Town Manager for placement just north of the 45 Ocean
Condominium). At the September 21, 2021 Town Commission meeting, the
Commission considered a recommendation from the Board to “approve additional
beach bucket trees so long as associations are willing to accept them on their property.”
The Commission indicated that before considering the installation of additional Town
beach bucket trees, feedback is needed from the Condominium HOA’s on whether their
current bucket tree is being utilized by residents, etc. The Commission requested that
the Board make calls to these HOAs for their individual feedback on bucket tree usage.
At the February 2, 2022 Board mee ting, Board Member Nicole Stanfield (who
volunteered to undertake the assignment at the Board’s November 3, 2021 meeting)
made a presentation to the Board of her findings (see Attachment No. 2). Staff currently
has a waitlist of six (6) condominiums who have shown interest in acquiring a Town
beach bucket tree.
3. Consider providing code enforcement officer that routinely (once or twice a
week) walks or rides on the beach to facilitate visual observation of any violations
to Section 5-9 of the Town Code. The Board made the following related
recommendations which were considered by the Town Commission on December 7,
2021 and July 1, 2020, respectively:
December 7, 2021: “Expand the obligations of our current code compliance officer
to walk the beach or do an evaluation of the beach so as to know what is or is not
appropriately being done on the beach.”
July 1, 2020: Hire an environmental maintenance employee “to traverse the beach
and pick up debris.”
Regarding the December 7th recommendation, consensus from the Town Commission
was to thank the Board for their input and suggested scheduling a follow-up discussion
early next year (2022). At the February 2, 2022 Board meeting, staff advised the Board
of the Commission’s direction and that the Commission will be discussing Town
Strategic Priorities in February/March 2022. Regarding the July 1 st, 2020
recommendation, the Town Commission adopted a hiring freeze during the state of
local emergency declared as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Reso No. 20-009),
and therefore the recommendation was not considered (Note that the hiring freeze has
since been lifted). The “littering” provisions of Section 5-9 of the Town Code are
provided below.
Section 5-9. Littering.
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this
section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except
where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Beaches means that area abutting the Atlantic Ocean consisting of
predominantly sand, whether below or above the mean high water mark.
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(b) Prohibited. No person shall leave or deposit any trash, refuse or debris
on any beach. Any such trash, refuse or debris sh all be placed, when
available, in a container clearly marked by the town for such purpose. If
there is no receptacle, or if the receptacle is full, all trash or refuse must be
removed from the beach.
(c) Private beaches. In regard to that portion of the beach determined to be
private property, no person shall place or deposit on any such beach any
trash, refuse or debris. Further, the owner of the private property shall not
allow trash, refuse or debris to remain on his property for a period of time
greater than seven (7) days after notification by the town. Any such trash,
refuse or debris located upon private beachfront property shall be properly
disposed of in a manner otherwise provided by the codes and regulations
of the town.
(d) Violation. Any private property owner found to be in violation of this
section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the town's code enforcement
ordinance, and subject to penalties prescribed by the code enforcement
board for each day a violation is determined to exist.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 – Bartlett Tree Experts report and fertilization treatment estimate
Attachment No. 2 – Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board research on bucket tree
usage
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The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
560 Northeast 42 Court, Oakland Park, Florida 33334 ● 954-561-9514 ● www.bartlett.com
November 3, 2021
Mr. Pat Roman
Town of Highland Beach
3616 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
Re: Assessment of Roadway Palms
Mr. Roman,
I have performed a limited visual assessment of a population of palms situated in the rights
of ways for the Town of Highland Beach. This report is being written per your request. My
assignment is to assess the condition of the subject palms and provide recommendations for
management. My assessment is limited to the condition of the palms as observed on
September 27, 2021. The purpose of this report is intended as a tool to allow the tree owner to
make an educated tree management decision. My assessment was performed from the ground.
I did not climb any trees or use any aerial lift equipment. No tree risk assessment was
performed as this was outside the scope of the assignment.
The subject palms are situated along the Town’s rights of ways. This is a coastal community
on the barrier island in South Florida. The properties along this stretch of road comprise of
single family residences and condominumiums. These buildings vary in height. The palms are
just a couple hundred feet from the ocean.
The majority of the roadway palms are comprised of royal palms (Roystonea regia). The
palms range from a poor to good condition. Many of the royal palms are showing damage to the
lower fronds. This damaged is expressed as discolored, frizzled palm fronds. The palms are
also showing signs of nutrient deficiency, which is common in South Florida.
The site conditions for this area can be hostile to plant material. Salt spray can be pushed up
over the dune and affect plants. The salt desiccates the foliage, creating a “burned”
appearance. The soil is primarily sand. These soils lack the specific nutrients that palms prefer,
they do not retain nutrients very well so the nutrients often leach deep down into the soil, and
the soils are very alkaline and have a high pH.
Different plant species have varying tolerance to salt spray. Some plants have a high
tolerance for salt spray and some plants have a low tolerance. Royal palms are reported to have
“moderate” tolerance to salt spray. The Florida Native Plant Society list royal palm as having
some tolerance to salty wind but not to direct salt spray. Anecdotally, I would suggest that this
species of palm is not very tolerant to salt spray.
The exposure of these palms to direct salty winds varies based on its location along the
roadway. Some of these palms are well protected by tall buildings. Other palms are very
exposed to direct winds coming off the ocean. The direction of the winds also change
throughout the year, with winter winds being predominately from the northeast direction. It is
very common to observe plants with salt damage in winter along the South Florida coast. Even
plants that are reported to have a high salt tolerance such as coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) or
date palms (Dactylifera spp.) show salt damage to the lower leaves.
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
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Town of Highland Beach ● Assessment of roadway palms November 3, 2021 ● Page 2
The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
560 Northeast 42 Court, Oakland Park, Florida 33334 ● 954-561-9514 ● www.bartlett.com
I would suggest that the damage that can be observed on the royal palms is mostly due to
salt damage. They are also showing signs of nutrient deficiency, specifically potassium.
Potassium deficiency causes the lower fronds of palms to turn brown and die prematurely. Once
the palm fronds are damaged or discolored, that particular palm frond will never recover. The
frond will remain discolored or damaged until it falls off or is removed. Palms are genetically
programmed to only produce a predictable number of palms fronds each year. It is important to
keep the palms as healthy as possible to allow them to retain as many healthy fronds as
possible at all times.
Salt damage can be difficult to mitigate. Management would start by selecting plant material
that is very salt tolerant. Washing the leaves off with fresh water can mitigate salt burn, but this
treatment is time consuming and would not likely be practical on the Town’s palms. By
promoting good cultural practices, it may be possible to increase the number of live and
unaffected palm fronds in the crowns of these palms to improve appearances. Cultural practices
would include proper irrigation, mulch over the roots of the palms, and proper fertilization.
Based on my observations I would recommend the following:
Audit and ensure adequate irrigation based on current rainfall.
Remove any turf and install a layer of organic mulch to create a tree ring around the
palms. Mulch should be installed to a depth of 2 inches.
Begin a fertilization program as recommended by University of Florida. This would
include quarterly application of 8-2-12 or 8-0-12 palm special granular fertilizer applied at
a rate of 1.5 pounds of granular per 100 square feet of palm canopy area. Applications
should be made every three months and can be supplemented with a granular sulfur
product to adjust pH.
Or, affected palms can be removed and replaced with a species with higher salt
tolerance such as coconut palms or date palms.
If you have any questions about my observations or recommendations, please contact me.
Regards,
Jonathan
Jonathan S. Frank
ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #618
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #FL-5250BT
FDACS Certified Pest Control Operator #JF283138
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Town of Highland Beach ● Assessment of roadway palms November 3, 2021 ● Page 3
The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company
560 Northeast 42 Court, Oakland Park, Florida 33334 ● 954-561-9514 ● www.bartlett.com
Limits of the Assignment
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ENH1009
Fertilization of Field-Grown and Landscape Palms in
Florida1
Timothy K. Broschat2
1. This document is ENH1009, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September
2005. Revised October 2011, September 2014, and November 2016. Reviewed December 2017. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
2. Timothy K. Broschat, professor, Environmental Horticulture Department; UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL 33314.
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.
Palms growing in Florida landscapes or field nurseries
are subject to a number of potentially serious nutrient
deficiencies. These deficiencies are described and illustrated
in document ENH1018. Prevention and treatment of these
deficiencies is the subject of this document. Chemical
symbols used in this document are as follows: N=nitrogen,
P=phosphorus, K=potassium, Mg=magnesium,
Ca=calcium, Mn=manganese, Fe=iron, B=boron,
Cu=copper, Zn=zinc.
Fertilizer Formulation
Nutrient deficiencies are more easily prevented than cor-
rected once they occur. Correction of nutrient deficiencies
can take as long as 2 or 3 years for some elements. Research
at the UF/IFAS has shown that regular use of a fertilizer
having an analysis (the three numbers on all fertilizer labels
which refer to their N-P2O5-K2O content) of 8N-2P2O5-
12K2O +4Mg with micronutrients can correct mild to
moderate deficiencies and prevent their recurrence in most
soil types in south and central Florida (Broschat 2015b;
Broschat et al. 2008). However, not all fertilizers that have
an analysis of 8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg with micronutrients
are effective and, if improperly formulated, may be worse
for palm health than no fertilizer at all.
It is essential that 100% of the N, K, and Mg in such a
fertilizer be in slow release form. Since Florida’s soils have
very low capacities to retain these elements in the root
zone during periods of heavy rainfall or irrigation, the only
effective way to keep these elements readily available to
plants during the 2 to 3 month interval between fertilizer
applications is to use slow release sources (Broschat 1996;
Broschat 1997). A water-soluble source applied one day
could be completely leached out of the root zone the next
day by a heavy rainfall, and the palm would receive no
benefit from the application. Controlled-release fertilizers
are not greatly affected by rainfall or irrigation intensity.
Since they release more slowly than water-soluble fertil-
izers, they are also less likely to burn plant roots during
periods of drought.
Unlike the macronutrients N, K, and Mg that should be
in slow release form, most micronutrients need to be in a
water soluble form. However, granular slow release forms
of boron are safer and more effective for Florida landscape
soils.
Effective sources for N include sulfur-coated urea,
urea-formaldehyde, resin-coated urea, and resin-coated
ammonium salts. Of all the slow-release K sources tested,
sulfur-coated potassium sulfate was found to be the most
effective and economical (Broschat 1996). Prilled kieserite
(a more slowly soluble form of magnesium sulfate than
Epsom salts) is an effective and low-cost slow release form
of Mg. Coated Mg products tend to release too slowly to
be effective (Broschat 1997; Broschat and Moore 2006).
Slow release B sources, such as Granubor, are less affected
by leaching than the water soluble B sources often used
in landscape fertilizer blends (Broschat 2008). The only
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recommended Mn, Zn, and Cu sources are the sulfate
forms of these elements (Broschat 1991). Since iron sulfate
is rather ineffective on most Florida soils, granular chelated
products such as Trachelene Fe are preferred for blending
into palm maintenance fertilizers (Broschat 2005).
Another reason why 100% of the N, K, and Mg must be in
controlled release form is that the release rate of a nutrient
source can determine the “effective analysis” of the blend.
If heavy rainfall or irrigation occurs, any water soluble
nutrients will be rapidly leached out of the root zone, while
controlled-release sources are still releasing nutrients into
the soil. This differential leaching of soluble vs controlled-
release nutrient sources can alter the effective ratios among
the various elements, often with detrimental effects on palm
nutritional health. The soil N:K, N:Mg, and K:Mg ratios are
very important for palm health, and it is essential that all
three elements have similar release rates in order to keep
these ratios constant over time.
Fertilizer Application
How you apply a fertilizer can also determine whether the
application will be effective or not. Concentrating fertilizer
in holes, as spikes, or in bands around the trunks of palms
is less effective than spreading the same amount of fertilizer
uniformly throughout the area under the canopy. This is
because nutrient movement is almost exclusively downward
in direction, and thus only that small proportion of the
palm root system directly under concentrated fertilizer
will ever be exposed to these nutrients. A concentration
of fertilizer is also much more likely to burn palm roots
than fertilizer spread out over a larger area. Injecting
water-soluble fertilizers into the “root zone” of palms is
never recommended because 1) water-soluble fertilizers
are readily lost to leaching, 2) lateral movement of injected
fertilizer is minimal, and 3) injecting any nutrients deeply
enough to avoid turfgrass roots will also miss the majority
of the palm’s fine feeder roots, which tend to intermingle
with turf roots near the soil surface.
Although trunk injection of micronutrients such as Mn has
been shown to be effective (Broschat and Doccola 2010),
this method is not recommended for palms except in cases
where soil applications have been ineffective in alleviating
chronic micronutrient deficiency symptoms. Since palms
lack a vascular cambium and, thus, the ability to heal over
wounds in the trunk, any holes created in the process of
injecting palm trunks will remain as permanent scars and
may provide entry sites for diseases or insect pests.
The 8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg with micronutrients main-
tenance fertilizer blend described above should release
nutrients for up to three months, and thus a three-month
application interval is recommended. The suggested
application rate for south Florida landscapes is 1.5 lbs of the
8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg with micronutrients fertilizer (not
N) per 100 sq. ft. of palm canopy area, bed area, or land-
scape area. Field nurseries typically apply twice that amount
to maximize growth (Broschat 2015b). For landscapes
in central and north Florida, winter applications can be
omitted and lower application rates may also be adequate,
although field nurseries in those regions will probably
benefit from the higher south Florida application rates.
Fertilization in Areas where
Summer Applications of N and P
Are Prohibited
Some counties or municipalities in Florida prohibit the
application of P fertilizers unless soil tests demonstrate that
P is deficient. In addition, all N and P-containing fertilizers
may be prohibited during the rainy months of June through
September. Since this is a period when palm nutrient
demands and leaching of existing soil nutrients are the
greatest, proper fertilization is essential. However, earlier
studies have suggested that N may not be as limiting during
this warm wet season due to higher rates of natural organic
matter decomposition. A recent study has shown that P
fertilization may not be necessary at all under most Florida
landscape conditions and an 8N-0P2O5-12K2O+4Mg was as
effective as the traditional 8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg formula-
tion (Broschat 2015a). This study also showed that if the
8N-0P2O5-12K2O+4Mg product was applied in February,
May, and November, but the August application received
a similar controlled release palm fertilizer that contained
no N or P, then the resulting palm quality was as good as
for those palms that received the 8N-0P2O5-12K2O+4Mg
product for all four applications. These no N or P palm
fertilizers have an analysis of 0N-0P2O5-16K2O+6Mg plus
micronutrients. Contact your county Extension agent for
information about the availability of these products in your
area.
The 8N-0P2O5-12K2O+4Mg fertilizers described above are
suitable for all palm species growing in all soil types found
within the state of Florida except for the muck soils of the
Everglades Agricultural Area. In those soils, sufficient N
is released naturally to provide more than enough N for
optimum palm growth. However, if the standard 8N-0P2O5-
12K2O+4Mg fertilizer is used on these soils, the additional
N from the fertilizer combined with that released from the
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soil can result in excessive N relative to K, Mg, and other
elements and could make deficiencies of those elements
more severe. In those soils, the 0N-0P2O5-16K2O+6Mg
formulation described above is recommended.
Use on Entire Landscape
While the 8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg with micronutrients
maintenance fertilizer described above was developed
primarily for the nutritional requirements of palms, other
types of plants, including broadleaf trees, shrubs, herba-
ceous ornamentals, fruit trees, and even turfgrass growing
in the same soil are subject to the same inherent nutritional
deficiencies in these soils (Broschat et al. 2008). Since palm
nutritional requirements are higher than those for other
types of plants, a fertilizer that is suitable for palms will be
more than suitable for other types of plants. Comparative
trials at the UF/IFAS Ft. Lauderdale Research and Educa-
tion Center have shown that St. Augustinegrass fertilized
with the above palm maintenance fertilizer had quality
equal to that produced by a high quality turf fertilizer
(Broschat et al. 2008).
Use of the above 8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg with micronu-
trients fertilizer is recommended for use on the entire
landscape. This not only simplifies fertilization by having to
use only a single product, but eliminates a serious problem
encountered when high N turf fertilizers are applied to
turf areas with palms growing nearby. Roots of large palms
typically extend out 50 feet or more from the trunk in all
directions and will take up whatever fertilizers have been
applied to the turfgrass. The high N:K ratio and the lack of
any Mg in most turf fertilizers forces rapid growth in palms,
but without sufficient K or Mg to support that growth, this
growth dilutes the existing K and Mg reserves within the
palm and induces or exacerbates K and/or Mg deficiencies
in the palms. High N fertilizers applied to turfgrass, even 30
feet away from a palm on one side only, have been known
to kill palms from induced K deficiency. Given the high
value of most specimen palms, applying high N fertilizers
to the palms or to nearby turfgrass is no bargain, no matter
how much less it may cost.
Sometimes it may not be possible to control what kinds of
fertilizer are applied within the area covered by a palm’s
root system. For example, you may have a large palm rela-
tively close to your property line. While you may be prop-
erly fertilizing your palm and lawn with the recommended
8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg, your neighbor may be fertilizing
his lawn with typical turf fertilizers that will negatively
affect the health of your palm. A recent study has shown
that if the turfgrass near a palm has been fertilized with a
typical high N:K ratio turf fertilizer, the negative impacts
can be prevented by fertilizing the area under the canopy
of the palm with the no N or P 0N-0P2O5-16K2O+6Mg
fertilizer discussed above instead of the usual 8N-2P2O5-
12K2O+4Mg (Broschat 2015a). This approach may also be
more cost effective than fertilizing the entire landscape with
8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg for mixed landscapes containing
palms and turfgrass.
Treatment of Severe Deficiencies
Finally, while the palm maintenance fertilizer described
above is suitable for prevention of all nutrient deficiencies
and correction of mild to moderate deficiencies, what can
be done to correct existing severe deficiencies? For severe N
deficiency, this palm maintenance fertilizer will be adequate
by itself, and re-greening of the foliage should occur within
a month or two.
When applying K fertilizers to correct a severe K deficiency,
it is important to also apply about 1/3 as much Mg to
prevent a high K:Mg ratio from causing a Mg deficiency
problem. For severely K-deficient landscape palms, broad-
cast a 3:1 blend of slow release potassium sulfate and prilled
kieserite uniformly to the soil under the canopy at a rate
of 1.5 lbs per 100 sq ft of canopy area. A slow release palm
fertilizer like the 0N-0P2O5-16K2O+6Mg mentioned above
works well for this purpose and is more readily available
than slow release potassium sulfate and kieserite. This
application should be repeated in three months. Three
and six months after that, a 1:1 mixture of the 0N-0P2O5-
16K2O+6Mg and a 8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg palm mainte-
nance fertilizer should be substituted at the rate of 1.5 lbs
of fertilizer per 100 sq ft of canopy area. After one year, use
only the 8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg palm maintenance fertil-
izer at the same rate.
Treatment of K deficient palms typically requires from one
to three years or longer, since the entire canopy of the palm
will need to be replaced with new, symptom-free leaves.
Potassium-deficient palms support fewer leaves in their
canopies than K-sufficient palms, and the symptomatic
older leaves will not be eliminated until a full, rounded
canopy of leaves has been produced (Broschat and Gilman
2013). Removal of discolored older K-deficient leaves on
a regular basis has been shown to accelerate the rate of
decline from this disorder and can result in premature
death of the palm (Broschat 1994).
Treatment of severely Mg-deficient palms can require a year
or more and is accomplished by broadcasting a controlled-
release magnesium source (prilled kieserite is an excellent
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source) at rates of 2 to 5 pounds per tree 4 to 6 times per
year to the area under the canopy. This treatment is to be
considered as a supplement to regular applications of a bal-
anced 8N-2P2O5-12K2O+4Mg palm maintenance fertilizer.
To reduce the potential for salt injury, Mg and maintenance
fertilizer applications can be offset by six weeks.
For Mn-deficient palms, soil applications of manganese
sulfate are effective, but spraying the foliage with this prod-
uct may achieve more rapid, though short-term, results,
especially on alkaline soils. This should be considered as
a supplement to soil applications, not as a replacement.
Manganese sulfate solutions to be applied to the foliage can
be made by mixing 3 lbs of this product in 100 gals of water.
Soil application rates are dependent on palm species, soil
type, and severity of Mn deficiency. These rates will range
from as low as 8 oz for a small palm or one growing on
an acid sand soil to 5 lbs for a large species growing on a
limestone soil. Broadcast this product over the soil under
the palm canopy. Applications can be repeated every 2 to 3
months, depending on the severity of the problem and soil
type, but a response may not be seen until 3 to 6 months
after applications. Avoid using composted sewage sludge or
manure products near palms (Broschat 1991). Excessive Mn
applications normally result in an induced Fe deficiency,
with its characteristic new leaf chlorosis.
For treatment of Fe deficiencies, soil applications of iron
sulfate are generally less effective than some of the chelated
compounds such as FeDTPA, FeEDDHA, or FeHEEDTA,
because free Fe++ ions are rapidly oxidized under most
soil conditions to the less soluble Fe+++ form. On alkaline
soils, FeEDDHA is the most effective product, followed
by FeHEEDTA and FeDTPA (Broschat and Elliott 2005).
FeDTPA is the most effective product for foliar application,
but it is important to note that all of these chelates can be
phytotoxic to palms and other plants when applied at high
rates. Follow application guidelines on the label for these
products. Keep in mind that most Fe fertilizers can cause
brown staining, so take precautions to keep them away
from non-target objects.
Fertilization to correct or prevent B deficiency in palms is
problematic at this time. The most common B sources used
on palms are water soluble sodium borates. In high rainfall
climates, such as that of Florida, an application of water-sol-
uble B can be completely leached out of the root zone with
a single heavy rain shower. Slow release B fertilizers such as
Granubor are an obvious solution to this problem because
they release over a 3 to 4 month period (Broschat 2008).
However, appropriate application rates for this product on
palms have yet to be determined. It is extremely important
not to overdose palms with B fertilizers since the difference
between deficiency and toxicity levels of B is rather small,
and correction of a B toxicity caused by over-application of
slow-release B fertilizers could be very difficult.
Current recommendations for correcting B deficiencies in
palms are intentionally conservative because of the poten-
tial for toxicity. Dissolve about 2–4 oz of Solubor or Borax
in 5 gallons of water and drench this into the soil under the
palm canopy (Dickey 1977). Do not repeat this for at least 5
months because it will take this long to see the results of the
first application.
Selected References
Broschat, T.K. 1991. “Effects of manganese source on
manganese uptake by pygmy date palms.” HortScience
26:1389–1391.
Broschat, T.K. 1991. “Manganese binding by municipal
waste composts used as potting media.” J. Environ. Hort.
9:97–100.
Broschat, T.K. 1994. “Removing potassium-deficient leaves
accelerates rate of decline in Phoenix roebelenii O’Brien.”
HortScience 29:823.
Broschat, T.K. 1996. “Release rates of soluble and
controlled-release potassium fertilizers.” HortTechnology
6:128–131.
Broschat, T.K. 1997. “Release rates of controlled-release and
soluble magnesium fertilizers.” HortTechnology 7:58–60.
Broschat, T.K. 2008. “Release rates of soluble and controlled
release boron fertilizers.” HortTechnology 18:471–474.
Broschat, T.K. 2015a. “Fertilization of landscape palms to
reduce nitrogen and phosphorus inputs to the environ-
ment.” HortScience 50:469–473.
Broschat, T.K. 2015b. “Nitrogen and potassium require-
ments for field-grown areca and Mexican fan palms.”
HortScience 50:1567–1571.
Broschat, T.K. and J. J. Doccola. 2010. “Effects of soil-
applied and trunk and petiole-injected manganese on
manganese content of coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).”
Arbor. and Urban Forestry 36:272–274.
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Broschat, T.K. and M.L. Elliott. 2005. “Effects of iron source
on iron chlorosis and Exserohilum leaf spot severity in
Wodyetia bifurcata.” HortScience 40:218–220.
Broschat, T.K. and E.F. Gilman. 2013. “Effects of fertiliza-
tion and pruning on canopy leaf number and potassium
deficiency symptom severity in Sabal palmetto.” Palms
53:84–88.
Broschat, T.K. and K.A. Moore. 2006. “Release rates of
ammonium-N, nitrate-N, P, K, Mg, Fe, and Mn from seven
controlled release fertilizers.” Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal.
38:843–850.
Broschat, T.K., D.R. Sandrock, M.L. Elliott, and E.F. Gil-
man. 2008. “Effects of fertilizer type on quality and nutrient
content of established landscape plants in Florida.” Hort-
Technology 18:278–285.
Dickey, R.D. 1977. Nutritional deficiencies of woody
ornamental plants used in Florida landscapes. UF/IFAS
Extension Bull. 791.
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ENH1255
Not All Landscape Palm Fertilizers Are Created Equal1
Timothy K. Broschat2
1. This document is ENH1255, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2015.
Reviewed December 2017. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
2. Timothy K. Broschat, professor, Environmental Horticulture Department; UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL 33314.
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.
Palms are widely planted in Florida landscapes throughout
the state, especially in the central and southern parts, for
their aesthetic effects. Their bold leaf textures create a
tropical or Mediterranean look that is highly desired by
residents and tourists alike. However, palms have very
high nutritional requirements (see Nutrient Deficiencies of
Landscape and Field-Grown Palms in Florida, http://www.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep273), and deficiencies of any nutrient
element can result in highly conspicuous and unattractive
symptoms on their large leaves.
Sixteen elements are required by palms for normal growth:
carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N),
phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium
(Mg), sulfur (S), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn),
copper (Cu), boron (B), molybdenum (Mo), and chlorine
(Cl). Of these, N, K, Mg, Fe, Mn, B, and occasionally
P often are deficient in Florida’s sandy, calcareous, and
organic soils and must be added as fertilizers to prevent
or correct deficiencies in landscape or field-grown palms
(see Fertilization of Field-Grown and Landscape Palms
in Florida, http://www.edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep261). One of
the problems encountered when fertilizing plants is that
some nutrient elements are antagonistic to others, so that
too much of one element could induce or exacerbate a
deficiency of another.
The optimum amounts and ratios in fertilizers of the
seven frequently deficient elements for landscape palms in
Florida have been experimentally determined to be 8N-0 or
2P2O5-12K2O-4Mg plus about 2% Mn and Fe (0.1-0.2% if
chelated), and 0.15% of B, Cu, and Zn (hereafter referred to
as 8-2-12-4Mg), but note that 8-0-12-4Mg also is acceptable
(Broschat 2009, 2015). However, just because a fertilizer
has this analysis does not mean that it will be effective.
The source of each individual element is just as important.
Landscape fertilizers are mixtures or blends of 8 or more
individual nutrient elements, and a number of different
sources of each of these elements are available. Some of
these sources are completely insoluble, some are slowly
soluble or controlled release, and some are completely
soluble. Thus a large number of possible combinations of
these various elemental sources could be created. Some of
these blends could do great things for your palms, some
might do nothing at all, and some might induce or exacer-
bate deficiencies rather than correcting them and possibly
kill the palm over time.
Plant nutrients must be in a water-soluble form for plant
roots to be able to take them up, and their solubility often
is regulated by soil pH. For example, the solubility, and
thus plant availability, of micronutrients such as Fe and Mn
drops off rapidly as pH increases (Lindsay 1972). Under
these conditions, the most effective fertilizer sources for
these elements are the most water-soluble ones. For Fe, Mn,
Zn, and Cu, sulfates are commonly used and are effective,
but chelates of Fe such as EDTA and DTPA are even more
effective than the sulfate form (Broschat 1991; Broschat and
Elliott 2005). Unfortunately, due to their lower costs, some
fertilizer manufacturers use oxides or sucrates (essentially
molasses-coated oxides) of these elements. These com-
pounds have been shown to be almost completely insoluble
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in neutral to alkaline soils, and even in acid soils they are
solubilized so slowly that they do not provide adequate
amounts of these elements to palms (Broschat 1991;
Broschat and Elliott 2005).
On the other hand, many commonly used fertilizer sources
of N, K, Mg, and B are highly soluble in water and are thus
highly leachable through Florida’s sand and calcareous
soils which lack significant cation-exchange capacity. For
these elements, slow-release (slowly soluble compounds)
or controlled-release (coated soluble compounds) sources
help keep these nutrients available to the plant over a
longer period of time under leaching conditions (see
Controlled-Release and Slow-Release Fertilizers as Nutrient
Management Tools, http://www.edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1255).
For difficult-to-treat deficiencies such as K deficiency,
simply increasing the amount of water-soluble K applied
has not been effective, since large amounts of water soluble
K are just as quickly lost to leaching as are smaller amounts.
The only way that K deficiency can be eliminated in most
Florida landscape soils is through the use of controlled-
release K sources like sulfur-coated potassium sulfate.
While resin-coated fertilizers generally are considered to be
superior to sulfur-coated materials, the release of K and Mg
from resin-coated sulfates has been shown to be too slow to
be effective, compared to N sources prepared with the same
coating (Broschat and Moore 2007).
Since oxides and carbonates of Mg are too insoluble to be
useful sources of Mg, and resin-coated magnesium sulfate
releases Mg too slowly, the best controlled-release source
available at this time is kieserite, a naturally-occurring,
slowly soluble form of magnesium sulfate (Broschat 1997).
While soluble forms of B such as Borax® or Solubor® have
been used in blended fertilizers, their high solubility makes
them readily leachable under typical Florida landscape
conditions. Furthermore, these materials are powders that
quickly settle to the bottom of the bag when blended with
granular fertilizers. This means that fertilizer taken from
the top of the bag could contain too little B, while that taken
from the bottom of the bag could contain toxic amounts of
B. Studies evaluating a number of slow-release forms of B
have identified Granubor® as the best material for blending
since it has a granular form and releases over a three-month
period, like sulfur-coated potassium sulfate (Broschat
2008).
While it is important to have the correct ratios of the
various elements in a blended palm fertilizer, if the wrong
sources are used those ratios can change over time due
to differential leaching of the more soluble components.
For example, an 8-2-12-4Mg palm fertilizer having N in
controlled-release form but K in water-soluble form might
initially have the correct N:K ratio, but over time the
water-soluble K will be leached out of the root zone while
the controlled-release N source continues to provide N to
the palm. This N will stimulate new growth, but since there
eventually will be no new K to support that new growth, the
amount of K already in the palm will be diluted among a
larger number of leaves, thereby reducing the concentration
of K and resulting in more severe K deficiency symptoms
than prior to fertilization. A similar situation could occur
if the K source is controlled-release but the Mg source is
water soluble. Over time, the water-soluble Mg will be
leached out of the soil but K will still be available from its
controlled-release source, upsetting the effective K:Mg
ratio in the soil. Thus it is essential not only to provide
the correct elemental ratios initially, but also over time by
matching the release rates of the controlled-release sources
of the N, K, Mg, and B (Broschat 2009).
How can you tell if you have an effective 8-2-12-4Mg palm
fertilizer? Unfortunately, examination of fertilizer labels can
be more misleading than helpful due to the terminology
used and the types of testing done on fertilizers by state
regulatory laboratories, all required by Florida fertilizer
laws. For example, a fertilizer containing only coated N or
K will appear on a Florida fertilizer label as being 100%
water soluble due to the fact that water-soluble sources are
enclosed within the coating and the coatings are crushed in
the laboratory testing procedure.
Our research has shown that the most effective fertilizer
has 100% of the N, K, Mg, and B sources in slow-release
or controlled-release form and all of the Mn, Fe, Zn, and
Cu sources should be water soluble (generally these will be
sulfates, except for Fe, which can be chelated with EDTA
or DTPA) (Broschat 1991a, 1996, 1997, 2009; Broschat
and Elliott 2005). To determine if a fertilizer contains the
correct nutrient sources, examine the ingredients section of
a fertilizer label (it may be called “derived from” or some-
thing to that effect). Look for any source of N, K, Mg, or B
that is water soluble. If any are present, then 100% of those
elemental sources cannot be slow release and thus the fertil-
izer does not meet our specifications. Although activated
sewage sludge is considered a slow-release form of N, it
should never be used in palm fertilizers as it can induce
severe Mn deficiencies in palms and other ornamental
plants (Broschat 1991b). For the remaining micronutrients,
look for water-soluble sources such as sulfates or chelates,
but avoid oxides or sucrates if they are the sole or primary
source of Mn and Fe. Table 1 lists the most effective sources
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3Not All Landscape Palm Fertilizers Are Created Equal
for the seven critical elements in Florida landscape palm
fertilizers.
For Mg, it can be difficult to tell if the magnesium sulfate
listed on the label is the slow-release form called kieserite
(magnesium sulfate monohydrate) or the very soluble form
known as Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate heptahydrate)
unless the manufacturer indicates this somewhere on the
label. If this information cannot be obtained from the
manufacturer, a simple visual examination of the material
will reveal the presence of kieserite, since it will constitute
a significant proportion of the blend. Kieserite is creamy
white and is the largest granule in the blend, making it very
conspicuous (Figure 1).
Similarly, it can be difficult to determine if a powdered,
water-soluble form of B like Solubor® or Borax® is used or
if the product contains the slowly soluble Granubor®. All
of these materials are sodium borates, so one must inquire
about which form is included if the label does not indicate
the source.
Finally, it should be apparent from the above discussion
that 8-2-12-4Mg palm fertilizers can be formulated in more
than one way. Unfortunately, the most effective sources
of most of the critical elements in palm fertilizers also
are more expensive, so some fertilizer companies make
products which superficially meet our specifications (e.g.,
have the correct analysis), but upon closer examination
do not. They have substituted some or all of the required
controlled-release N, K, Mg, or B with water-soluble
sources and have used insoluble micronutrient sources like
oxides or sucrates to reduce costs. Thus if you request bids
for the lowest-cost 8-2-12-4Mg palm fertilizer you likely
will end up buying a formulation that will not be effective
and may make your palms look worse than if they had
never been fertilized. The only way to ensure that you will
be getting an effective fertilizer is to specify that 100% of
the N, K, Mg, and B sources are slow release and that the
Mn, Fe, and other micronutrients are present in sulfate
or chelated form.
Literature Cited
Broschat, T. K. 1991a. “Effects of Manganese Source on
Manganese Uptake by Pygmy Date Palms.” HortScience
26:1389–1391.
Broschat, T. K. 1991b. “Manganese Binding by Municipal
Waste Composts Used as Potting Media.” J. Environ. Hort.
9:97–100.
Broschat, T. K. 1996. “Release Rates of Soluble and
Controlled-Release Potassium Fertilizers.” HortTechnology
6:128–131.
Broschat, T. K. 1997. “Release Rates of Controlled-Release
and Soluble Magnesium Fertilizers.” HortTechnology
7:58–60.
Broschat, T. K. 2008. “Release Rates of Soluble and
Controlled-Release Boron Fertilizers.” HortTechnology
18:471–474.
Broschat, T. K. 2009. “Palm Nutrition and Fertilization.”
HortTechnology 19:690–694.
Broschat, T. K. 2015. “Fertilization of Landscape Palms to
Reduce Nitrogen and Phosphate Impacts on the Environ-
ment.” HortScience 50:469–473.
Broschat, T. K. and M. L. Elliott. 2005. “Effects of Iron
Source on Iron Chlorosis Severity and Exserohilum Leaf
Spot in Wodyetia bifurcata.” HortScience 40:218–220.
Broschat, T. K. and K.A. Moore. 2007. “Release Rates of
Ammonium-Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Phosphorus,
Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, and Manganese from Seven
Controlled Release Fertilizers.” Commun. Soil Sci. Plant
Anal. 38:843–850.
Lindsay, W. L. 1972. “Inorganic Phase Equilibria of
Micronutrients in Soils.” In Micronutrients in Agriculture,
edited by J. J. Mortvedt, P. M. Giordano, and W. L. Lindsay.
Madison, WI: Soil Science Society of America, 41–57.
Figure 1. A sample of an 8-2-12-4Mg landscape palm fertilizer
showing the conspicuous granules of kieserite, a slow release form of
magnesium sulfate.
Credits: T. K. Broschat, UF/IFAS
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4Not All Landscape Palm Fertilizers Are Created Equal
Table 1. Effective fertilizer sources for blending Florida landscape palm fertilizers with three-month release rates.
Element Recommended Sources1
N
P
K
Mg
Mn
Fe
B
Sulfur-coated urea, resin (or polymer)-coated urea or ammonium salts, urea-formaldehyde
Superphosphate, triple superphosphate, coated diammonium phosphate
Sulfur-coated potassium sulfate (may have additional polymer coating)
Kieserite (magnesium sulfate monohydrate) granules
Manganese sulfate
Iron sulfate, FeEDTA and/or FeDTPA
Granubor® (sodium borate)
1 Based on data from Broschat (1991, 1996, 1997, 2008) and Broschat and Elliott (2005)
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Town of Highland Beach
Attn: Mr. Pat Roman
3616 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
560 Northeast 42nd Court
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Jonathan Frank - Representative
Bartlett Tree Experts
Created on: 2/10/2022
Printed on: 2/10/2022 Client: 6319146
E-Mail Address: jfrank@bartlett.com
Business: 954-561-9514 x 6176
E-Mail Address: proman@highlandbeach.us
Mobile Phone: 561-856-2963
NOTICE TO CLIENT:
Bartlett Tree Experts has entered this property for the specific purpose of writing this proposal, pursuant to the owner's request.
Bartlett Tree Experts makes no warranties and accepts no responsibility regarding the potential risks involving any trees on this
property. Bartlett Tree Experts recommends having a qualified arborist inspect your property periodically to assist you in identifying
potential risks or hazardous conditions related to your trees and shrubs. THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
AmountNumber of TreesRecommendationWork Group
Soil Treatment $6,000.00 Soil Care and Fertilizati 100
TOTAL FOR 'Soil Care and Fertiliz 100 $6,000.00
TOTAL AMOUNT:$6,000.00 100
Soil Care and Fertilization:
Soil Treatment
LocationSpecies
100 Royal Palms Town rights of ways
Apply Bartlett Boost Palm Granular Blend 8-0-12, Micronutrient treatment, and pH Adjustment to the following plant and location to
promote vitality and improve resistance to disease and stress.
• 100 Royal Palms located at the Town rights of ways
Provide 5 treatments at 1,200.00 per treatment.
Estimated Treatment Dates: 3/1/2022, 6/1/2022, 9/1/2022, 12/1/2022, 3/1/2023.
Total for 'Soil Care and Fertilization' Amount: $6,000.00
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Client: 6319146 Printed on: 2/10/2022
Created on: 2/10/2022
Total Amount: $6,000.00
SCHEDULE OF WORK PROPOSED:
Once accepted and scheduled, Bartlett Tree Experts will coordinate all job planning and scheduling; equipment requirements, and
work crew staffing and direction pertaining to safe, professional execution of the service or services offered.
Upon acceptance of this proposal, this work can be scheduled to take place during the week/weeks of
3/1/2022 and should be completed by 3/31/2023.
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT:
Bartlett Tree Experts offers to perform the work specifications at the work location listed above at the following rates:
Owner agrees to pay a total price of:
__________________________
$6,000.00
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CANCEL:
You, the client, may cancel this transaction, without penalty or obligation, at any time prior to midnight of the third business day
after the date of the acceptance of this proposal. To cancel your acceptance of this proposal within this time, you may notify Bartlett
Tree Experts, in writing of your intent to do so, referencing the work location and project.
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
After reviewing the terms and conditions attached, which become part of this agreement, please sign the enclosed copy and return in
the enclosed envelope. In the event that the client should issue additional work authorization terms, if agreed upon, such terms will
be incorporated into this agreement. In the event that such terms conflict with this agreement, then the terms of this agreement
shall govern over any conflicting language. The original document should be retained for your reference. Should you have any
questions or need further information, please contact me directly at <cell phone>.
OFFER:
Bartlett Tree Experts will perform the above referenced service in a safe, professional manner, in accordance with all laws, rules,
regulations, and industry standards governing tree care.
Bartlett Representative Signature:
Date:
Printed Name:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Jonathan Frank
2/10/2022
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Client: 6319146 Printed on: 2/10/2022
Created on: 2/10/2022
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED:
I hereby authorize Bartlett Tree Experts to perform the above services. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Bartlett Tree
Experts, I agree to make total payment of the estimated costs and all authorized additional costs upon completion of the work.
_____________________________________________________
Client's Signature:
Date:
Printed Name:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
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Town of Highland Beach
Attn: Mr. Pat Roman
3616 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
560 Northeast 42nd Court
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Jonathan Frank - Representative
Bartlett Tree Experts
Created on: 2/10/2022
Printed on: 2/10/2022 Client: 6319146
E-Mail Address: jfrank@bartlett.com
Business: 954-561-9514 x 6176
E-Mail Address: proman@highlandbeach.us
Mobile Phone: 561-856-2963
NOTICE TO CLIENT:
Bartlett Tree Experts has entered this property for the specific purpose of writing this proposal, pursuant to the owner's request.
Bartlett Tree Experts makes no warranties and accepts no responsibility regarding the potential risks involving any trees on this
property. Bartlett Tree Experts recommends having a qualified arborist inspect your property periodically to assist you in identifying
potential risks or hazardous conditions related to your trees and shrubs. THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
AmountNumber of TreesRecommendationWork Group
Soil Treatment $6,000.00 Soil Care and Fertilizati 100
TOTAL FOR 'Soil Care and Fertiliz 100 $6,000.00
TOTAL AMOUNT:$6,000.00 100
Soil Care and Fertilization:
Soil Treatment
LocationSpecies
100 Royal Palms Town rights of ways
Apply Bartlett Boost Palm Granular Blend 8-0-12, Micronutrient treatment, and pH Adjustment to the following plant and location to
promote vitality and improve resistance to disease and stress.
• 100 Royal Palms located at the Town rights of ways
Provide 5 treatments at 1,200.00 per treatment.
Estimated Treatment Dates: 3/1/2022, 6/1/2022, 9/1/2022, 12/1/2022, 3/1/2023.
Total for 'Soil Care and Fertilization' Amount: $6,000.00
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Client: 6319146 Printed on: 2/10/2022
Created on: 2/10/2022
Total Amount: $6,000.00
SCHEDULE OF WORK PROPOSED:
Once accepted and scheduled, Bartlett Tree Experts will coordinate all job planning and scheduling; equipment requirements, and
work crew staffing and direction pertaining to safe, professional execution of the service or services offered.
Upon acceptance of this proposal, this work can be scheduled to take place during the week/weeks of
3/1/2022 and should be completed by 3/31/2023.
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT:
Bartlett Tree Experts offers to perform the work specifications at the work location listed above at the following rates:
Owner agrees to pay a total price of:
__________________________
$6,000.00
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CANCEL:
You, the client, may cancel this transaction, without penalty or obligation, at any time prior to midnight of the third business day
after the date of the acceptance of this proposal. To cancel your acceptance of this proposal within this time, you may notify Bartlett
Tree Experts, in writing of your intent to do so, referencing the work location and project.
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
After reviewing the terms and conditions attached, which become part of this agreement, please sign the enclosed copy and return in
the enclosed envelope. In the event that the client should issue additional work authorization terms, if agreed upon, such terms will
be incorporated into this agreement. In the event that such terms conflict with this agreement, then the terms of this agreement
shall govern over any conflicting language. The original document should be retained for your reference. Should you have any
questions or need further information, please contact me directly at <cell phone>.
OFFER:
Bartlett Tree Experts will perform the above referenced service in a safe, professional manner, in accordance with all laws, rules,
regulations, and industry standards governing tree care.
Bartlett Representative Signature:
Date:
Printed Name:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Jonathan Frank
2/10/2022
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Client: 6319146 Printed on: 2/10/2022
Created on: 2/10/2022
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED:
I hereby authorize Bartlett Tree Experts to perform the above services. Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Bartlett Tree
Experts, I agree to make total payment of the estimated costs and all authorized additional costs upon completion of the work.
_____________________________________________________
Client's Signature:
Date:
Printed Name:
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
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Prepared by N. Stansfield for the Highland Beach Natural Resource Preservation Advisory Board 1/23/2022
Highland Beach Bucket Tree Use Initial Research Findings
HOA HOA Contact Information Property Management Contact Feedback / Survey Participation Notes
Bel Lido President: Ron Brown
Tele. No.: 561-266-0299
Email: rdbrown1@aol.com
NA Reached out to Mr. Ron Brown 3 times
via email. Provided background
information and survey link. No
response as of 1/23/22
Highlands Place
(2901 S. Ocean Blvd.)
President: David Stern
Tele. No.: 561-702-3655
Email: highlandplace@bellsouth.net
Heather Rubin
Campbell Property Management
561-276-4722
HRubin@campbellproperty.com
Property manager shared survey with
community after board approval. See
survey results documents for more
information.
Toscana
(3701 S. Ocean Blvd.)
President: Bart Satsky
Tele. No.: 973-985-7043
Virgil Teca
First Service Residential
561-272-2269
Virgil.teca@fsresidential.com
After multiple calls and emails inquiries
was finally able to speak with Mr. Virgil
Teca over the phone on Friday,
1/21/22. He verbally reported that his
beach club attendants claim that the
bucket tree is never utilized. He also
shared that 3 of the of the 4 original
buckets were missing, a fact that I
confirmed myself by walking by. Was
not sure if board would approve survey
link distribution.
Trafalgar
(2917 S. Ocean Blvd.)
President: Deborah Hurd
Tele. No.: 561-706-7114
Anna Thomas
Castle Group
561-276-1949
athomas@castlegroup.com
Property manager shared survey with
community after board approval. See
survey results documents for more
information.
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Survey Questions
Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree
Highland Beach Bucket Tree Use
Please take a moment to complete the following questions regarding the use of the Highland Beach Bucket
Tree found at your community. All responses are COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL and do not have any
name(s) associated with them.
Please indicate in which community you reside
Choose
1. I am aware that there is a town sponsored bucket tree available on the beach access for my
community. *
2. I understand the purpose of the town sponsored bucket tree on the beach access for my
community. *
SAMPLE SURVEY
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1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree
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3. I have used the buckets on our bucket tree to collect trash on Highland Beach. *
4. I believe that the bucket tree program is a beneficial program that helps keep Highland
Beach clean. *
5. I encourage others in my community to use the buckets found on the bucket tree. *
6. I would like to see additional bucket trees installed at other communities along the beach. *
Comments - anything else you would like to share
SAMPLE SURVEY
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Please indicate in
which community
you reside
1. I am aware that there
is a town sponsored
bucket tree available on
the beach access for my
community.
2. I understand the
purpose of the town
sponsored bucket tree
on the beach access for
my community.
3. I have used the
buckets on our
bucket tree to collect
trash on Highland
Beach.
4. I believe that the
bucket tree program is a
beneficial program that
helps keep Highland
Beach clean.
5. I encourage others
in my community to
use the buckets
found on the bucket
tree.
6. I would like to see
additional bucket
trees installed at other
communities along the
beach.
Comments - anything else you would like to share
Highlands Place 5 5 4 5 5 5
Highlands Place 5 5 2 1 1 1
Highlands Place 2 1 1 1 3 1
I have not seen one of the three buckets ever moved from the tree. So I can make an intelligent
assumption that these buckets are not being used and therefore have not impact on the community.
I never even knew what they were there for until this email......just ugly buckets hanging on a "tree"
in front of our unit.
Highlands Place 5 5 1 5 5 5
Highlands Place 5 5 5 5 5 5
Highlands Place 5 5 1 3 1 3
Highlands Place 5 5 1 5 1 5
Highlands Place 5 5 1 1 1 1
Highlands Place 5 5 5 5 5 5
I would love to see representatives from buildings to spend 15 minutes to walk along beach and pick
up trash on their walk and deposit in their buckets.
Highlands Place 1 5 1 5 5 5 Who empties the buckets?
Highlands Place 1 2 1 3 3 4
Highlands Place 5 5 1 5 5 5
Highlands Place 5 5 5 5 5 5 Really great initiative!
Trafalgar 2 1 1 4 2 4 A flyer that explains the program would be nice to hang in our mailroom.
5 5 1 5 1 5
Trafalgar 1 1 1 3 3 3
at trafalgar there is a garbage can adjacent to the tree-- as a result I do not believe I have seen
anyone use the tree...
Trafalgar 4 3 1 5 5 5
Trafalgar 5 5 5 5 5 5 Soooo much better than a baggy and with the nice trash receptacle their is great. Thank you
Trafalgar 5 5 1 3 1 1
We have a large garbage can right underneath the tree where everyone puts their garbage. So far
Trafalgar it is unnecessary
Trafalgar 5 5 5 5 5 5
Trafalgar 5 4 2 5 5 5
5 4 5 5 5 5
Trafalgar 4 5 5 5 1 5 People may be hesitant to pick up trash with Covid circulating
Trafalgar 5 5 5 5 5 5
Trafalgar 4 4 4 4 3 3
Please have gut removed at beach next to trafalgar it encroaches on trafalgars property and is an
eyesore and blocks view of many residents. It is never used or maintained and doesn’t belong at
that location
Trafalgar 5 5 5 5 5 5
Trafalgar 1 1 1 1 1 1
Trafalgar 2 2 2 3 3 3
Trafalgar 5 5 5 5 5 5
I love using the bucket when I clean up trash daily on the beach. I think having long handled tongs
would be very helpful and much easier on my back.
I am also wondering if along side of our garbage can there could be a recycling can as well. Thank you
for your efforts in helping the environment.
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26 responses
Highland Beach Bucket Tree Use
29 responses
Publish analytics
Toscana
Trafalgar
Highlands Place
Bel Lido
46.2%
53.8%
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1. I am aware that there is a town sponsored bucket tree available on the
beach access for my community.
29 responses
2. I understand the purpose of the town sponsored bucket tree on the
beach access for my community.
29 responses
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3. I have used the buckets on our bucket tree to collect trash on Highland
Beach.
29 responses
4. I believe that the bucket tree program is a beneficial program that helps
keep Highland Beach clean.
29 responses
1 2 3 4 5
0
5
10
15
14 (48.3%)
3 (10.3%)0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)2 (6.9%)
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5. I encourage others in my community to use the buckets found on the
bucket tree.
29 responses
6. I would like to see additional bucket trees installed at other communities
along the beach.
29 responses
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10
15
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Soooo much better than a baggy and with the nice trash receptacle their is great.
Thank you
I love using the bucket when I clean up trash daily on the beach. I think having long
handled tongs would be very helpful and much easier on my back.
I’m also wondering if along side of our garbage can there could be a recycling can as
well. Thank you for your effor ts in helping the environment.
at trafalgar there is a garbage can adjacent to the tree-- as a result I do not believe I
have seen anyone use the tree...
People may be hesitant to pick up trash with Covid circulating
Please have gut removed at beach next to trafalgar it encroaches on trafalgars
proper ty and is an eyesore and blocks view of many residents. It is never used or
maintained and doesn’t belong at that location
A flyer that explains the program would be nice to hang in our mailroom.
Forms
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Town Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: March 01, 2022 Page 4 of 7
Vice Mayor Moore spoke about a letter that her husband received from the
Committee to Save Highland Beach about the referendum ballot questions. She
presented this matter to the Town Commission for discussion to determine if any
action should be taken to correct the misinformation about the ballot questions.
Discussions followed regarding this matter and the Town's approach to clarify the
misinformation and rumors.
MOTION: David/Moore -Moved to direct staff to send an email clarifying the
misinformation and rumors, which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
11:. NEW BUSINESS
A.Update on the November 3, 2021, Board recommendations to the Town
Commission, and the previous recommendation pertaining to the palms
located in the right-of-way along State Road A1A
Mayor Hillman read the title of Item 11.A.
Town Planner Allen talked about February 2, 2022, Natural Resources
Preservation Advisory Board recommendations as follows:
1)Consider employing a professional tree service company like Bartlett Tree
Experts to facilitate the management and care of palms situated in the right-of
way along State Road A 1 A
2)Approve the implementation of additional bucket trees to all Associations along
the beach that have authorized their use.
3)Consider providing a code enforcement officer that routinely (once or twice a
week) walks or rides on the beach to facilitate visual observation of any violations
to Section 5-9 of the Town Code.
The Town Commission's recommendation was to 1) hire a professional tree
service to facilitate the management and care of the palm trees situated in the
right-of-way along State Road A 1A and 2) commence with the remainder of the
bucket trees from the list of the interested condominium.
Mayor Hillman indicated he would like a combined brainstorming meeting with
the Natural Resources Preservation Board to discuss a more holistic approach.
B.Update on Florida Power & Light and Sea Turtle Lights -Commissioner
Gossett Seidman
Town Manager Labadie stated that he and Public Works Director Pat Roman are
scheduled to meet with Florida Power & Light (FP&L) on Thursday about the
turtle lighting and keeping the vegetation/debris away from the lighting.
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File Attachments for Item:
B. Nomination of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
MEETING TYPE: Virtual Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Regular
Meeting
MEETING DATE 08/10/2022
SUBMITTED BY: Ganelle Thompson, Administrative Support Specialist
SUBJECT: Nomination of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
SUMMARY:
As of February 03, 2022, Ms. Nievecita Maraj resigned from her role as a member and Vice-
Chairperson of the Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board. Mr. Steven Park’s term
as a member of the Natural Resources Preservation Board expired on April 30, 2022, along
with his role as Chairperson. The Board will need to nominate a Chairperson and Vice -
Chairperson.
According to Resolution No. 19-029 R, - Advisory Board and Committees Appointment
Process Policy, Section 9, it should be common practice that no member shall serve as chair
until he or she has served for one full year on the advisory board unless no existing member
is willing to serve as chairperson or vice-chairperson.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Board Members List
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the nomination of a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson to serve for one
year, ending August 10, 2023.
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Town Commissioners Advisory Board Members
Contact Information
Addresses Home
Numbers
Cellular
Numbers Email Addresses Date of
Appointment
Diane Matthewman 1109 Bel Air Drive Apt. #5
Sub Div: El Dorado None 954-240-6268 Dmat7200@bellsouth.net 6/15/2021
Reappointed 4/30/2024
Virginia Eastwood-Egan 1011 Bel Air Drive
Sub Div: Lloret De Mar Condo None 561-543-1234 gini1011@gmail.com 6/15/2021 4/30/2024
Margarita Chappelear 1015 Bel Air Drive, #1
Sub Div: Casa Del Lago Condo None 571-438-2299 maggiechappelear@gmail.com 6/15/2021 4/30/2024
Leonard Brenner 4748 S Ocean Blvd, #1003
Sub Div: Dalton Place Condo 570-459-1734 570-578-2486 Lennybrenner@gmail.com 6/15/2021 4/30/2024
Nicole Stansfield 3604 S Ocean Blvd, #101
Sub Div: Highland Beach Club None 970-481-3528 stansnikki@outlook.com 9/21/2021
Joshua Davison 1015 Russel Dr #D
Sub Div: Shamrock I Condo None 305-984-3625 jdavison0815@gmail.com 5/17/2022 4/30/2025
Vacant (Unexpired
Term Ending
04/30/2024)
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meetings held Quarterly - February, May, August & November (as needed)
1st Wednesday at 1:00 PM
Date Term End
4/30/2024
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