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City of Casselberry Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — March 11, 2025 several inquiries past the July 15th deadline so they felt it was best to extend it to July 3111 2024. He also stated that he was open to any suggestions to differentiate the two programs. Board Member Buffy Werle shared her personal experience with the Adopt -A -Tree program, stating it was a positive experience and requested additional smaller tree options be considered. She also recommended sending out a flyer about the program to those in the city who are eligible. Dr. Brock stated this would be cost prohibitive but perhaps certain areas could be targeted for a mailout based upon need for trees. Board Member LeAnn Nash shared her personal experience with the Adopt -A -Tree program. Additionally, she expressed concerned with the lack of permit requirements in the city for tree removal of protected species. Dr. Brock shared that the permitting process takes place through the Community Development Department and the City is restricted by the State on what can be required. Buffy Werle asked if the "adopted" trees are tracked by the city and stated that the application does not specify anything regarding communication with the new owners when the house is sold. Dr. Brock stated yes, they are periodically inspected. Board Member Cody Highley stated that the application does not specify that the recipient will care for the tree in perpetuity. Board Chair Sarah Wilson inquired if the trees are purchased locally. Dr. Brock stated he believes they are sourced locally. Additionally, she suggested an advertisement with a QR Code regarding the program be added to the City's water bill. Board Chair Sarah Wilson asked for comments from the public. There were none. Board Member Cody Highley moved to provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission to approve the opening of the applications for the Adopt -A -Tree program for this year as soon as possible, ending August 31, 2025, and allowing applicants to request up to two trees and to include smaller tree options, and with next year's application dates to begin March 1, 2026, ending August 31, 2026. Motion was seconded by Board Member Danielle Meyering. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 by voice vote. 7. Staff Reports Recreation Manager, Linda Moore, stated that at the last meeting she shared that the speed limit on Winter Park Drive was thirty-five miles per hour when it is actually twenty-five. Additionally, she followed up on the address of both Wheel Parks stating that Wheel Park I's address is 951 N. Winter Park Drive and Wheel Park II's address is 952 N. Winter Park Drive. She shared updates on past events which included the Spring Jazz & Art Festival, and shared information regarding upcoming events to include Friday Food Trucks, EarthFest, Rock N' Roll Concert & Car Show and the current exhibitions at the Sculpture House, Art House and Arts Center, once again highlighting The Gillespie Invitational.