MURAL DEDICATION. City of Ormond Beach

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1 PAGE 1 City of Ormond Beach City Commission Members Mayor Ed Kelley Zone 1 James Stowers Zone 2 Troy Kent SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 MURAL DEDICATION Zone 3 Rick Boehm Zone 4 Bill Partington City Attorney Randy Hayes City Manager Joyce Shanahan 22 S. Beach St. Ormond Beach, FL Ph: Fax: joyce.shanahan@ormondbeach.org Inside this Issue City Receives Landscape Award 2 Notice - Utility Customers 3 Fire Prevention Week 4 Greek Cooking 5 PW in ACTION 6 Steadfast Movie 8 At Osceola Elementary s Open House on September 15, Mayor Elect Bill Partington, along with Principal Kevin Flassig, officially dedicated a new mural in their cafeteria. The 17 x7 mural is full of Ormond Beach s history with elements of the Ormond Garage, The Casements and Rockefeller Gardens. It also has their mascot, Chief Osceola, prominently displayed in the middle. The mural was painted by local artist Perego who has done murals all over the world including Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach with the Harley Davidson dealerships, Maui Nix surf shops, Daytona Lagoon, the Ocean Walk, 31 Supper Club, The Grind, Kona Tiki Bar and Frappes North.

2 PAGE 2 The City of Ormond Beach Receives Landscape Award The City of Ormond Beach was recognized recently as one of the State s most outstanding commercial landscape maintenance projects by the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA). During the awards ceremony held at the FNGLA s annual Landscape Show at the Orange County Convention Center, representatives from Yellowstone Landscape and The City of Ormond Beach were on hand to accept the award. The City won in the Maintenance - Institutional/Public category. The awards were judged by a panel of landscape industry experts, who evaluated the quality of the From left: Ryan Smith (Yellowstone, Acct. Mgr.), Chris Rodriquez (Yellowstone, Ass t. landscaped spaces within the City s parks Acct. Mgr.), Robert Carolin (City, Leisure Svcs. Dir.), Mike Demchak (City, Mgr. Landscape Contracts) and Luciano Mancilla (Yellowstone, Crew Superintendent). the City s athletic fields. The award recog- and streetscapes, as well as the quality of nizes the City s investment in the quality of its green spaces, evident to its 40,000 residents and thousands of visitors. Yellowstone Landscape, an FNGLA member company, has provided landscape maintenance services to the City since The City s landscaped spaces and athletic facilities are maintained by a full-time staff of more than 15 Yellowstone Landscape professionals whose efforts were also recognized during the awards ceremony. Speaking about the award, Bill Dellecker, Yellowstone s Executive Vice President said, Since 2012 it s been a pleasure to see how our teams have worked with the City to improve the look of the landscape. This award validates countless hours of excellent work performed by members of our service team. Robert Carolin, the City s Director of Leisure Services, remarked, It s been great to be a part of this celebration. We re proud of our city and honored to accept this award along with the Yellowstone team. They ve been a great partner for us to work with. About Yellowstone Landscape Yellowstone Landscape is a full service commercial landscaping company, committed to delivering professional landscape services including Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Landscape Maintenance, Irrigation Installation and Repair, and Tree Care services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, Yellowstone Landscape currently serves community associations, governments, resorts, commercial properties, apartment communities, and corporate, educational, and healthcare campuses from branch facilities in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas. More information about Yellowstone Landscape may be found at About FNGLA FNGLA is the leader of Florida's environmental horticulture industry and the trusted resource for leadership, knowledge, and business services. The mission of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association is to enhance its members' business success through political leadership, education, marketing, research, certification and services. For more information, visit FNGLA online at or call

3 PAGE 3 Notice To All City of Ormond Beach And Tymber Creek Utility Water Customers The City of Ormond Beach Utilities Division will temporarily modify the disinfectant used for the City s potable (drinking) water system. Beginning October 3 through October 24, 2016, disinfection of the water distribution system will be performed with application of free chlorine (a stronger disinfectant) rather than chloramines (a longerlasting disinfectant comprised of combined chlorineammonia). This temporary disinfectant conversion, in conjunction with a coordinated flushing exercise, is a common practice for enhancing the effectiveness and reliability of disinfection in water distribution systems and is recommended by the Department of Environmental Protection. The normal use of the chloramines disinfectant will resume upon completion of the conversion period. During this period, the water continues to be of the highest quality and totally safe to drink. Customers may experience a slight difference in the taste and odor of the water as a result of the alternate disinfectant used. Customers on dialysis using proportioning machines to prepare dialysate are advised to contact their physician to obtain the appropriate steps to accommodate this change in water disinfectant use. Customers having fish tanks or aquatic species are advised to contact a professional aquarist to minimize any adverse effects on these items associated with chlorine. Please call the City of Ormond Beach Public Works Department with any questions concerning the information contained in this notice at (386)

4 PAGE 4 Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week was established in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire which occurred in 1871 killing more than 250 people, leaving 100,000 homeless, destroying more than 17,400 structures and burning more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, Therefore, Fire Prevention Week is held on that week in October which has October 9. The theme for 2016 is Don t Wait Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years. This year s focus on smoke alarm replacement is a result of a recent survey conducted by the NFPA showing that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are or how often they should replace them. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, requires smoke alarms be replaced at least every 10 years, but since the public may not be aware of this requirement, many homes likely have smoke alarms long past their expiration dates, increasing the risk of a home fire. This is the third year the NFPA has focused Fire Prevention Week on educating the public about the need to have properly functioning smoke alarms. According to a NFPA report, twenty percent (1 out of 5) of all U.S. homes with smoke alarms, the smoke alarms aren t working. Also, three of five home fire deaths are the result of fires in properties without smoke alarms (38%) or with no working smoke alarms (21%). You can determine the age of a smoke alarm by looking for the manufacturer s date on the back or side and replace it 10 years from that date. For more information on Fire Prevention Week and how to keep your family safe, visit Weekly Police Stats Calls for Service - 1,450 Arrests 20 Citations Issued - 62 Reports Written Traffic Stops Weekly Fire Operations Stats 164 INCIDENTS 79 - EMS 10 - Motor Vehicle Accidents 3 - Fires 7 - Fire Alarms 61 - Public Assists 4 - Hazardous

5 PAGE 5 Greek Cooking Class Spices Up September On Thursday evening, The Casements kitchen transformed into a Greek taverna when Chef Elaine Pitenis held My Big Fat Greek Cooking Class. From 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on September 22, food-lovers learned how to create a mouthwatering, authentic Greek dinner complete with appetizers, salad, and dessert! The evening s menu focused on classic recipes that serve as staples in Greek cuisine. To start the night on a tasty note, the class baked savory spinach and feta triangles and assembled stuffed grape leaves. For the main meal, the group crafted an entrée similar to lasagna. A baked pasta dish filled with ground beef and savory béchamel sauce, pastitsio is a crowd-pleasing favorite. To compliment the main course, the class tossed together a worldrenowned Greek salad and homemade dressing. Lastly, the class whipped up a traditional Greek custard pie or galaktoboureko. Made with a creamy custard filled into a flaky phyllo crust and coated with sweet syrup, the dessert satisfied any sugar cravings! My Big Fat Greek Cooking Class will meet again on Thursday, October 20th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Casements. If you are interested in attending a cooking class, contact Chef Pitenis at for more information. Please note that classes fill up fast, and seats are first come, first served. Country Singer Bobby Meeks Country singer Bobby Meeks performed solid gold country classics in concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 17. In addition to performing regularly at the PAC, Bobby Meeks has also performed for other City of Ormond Beach events including Art in the Park in Rockefeller Gardens. Bobby Meeks sang a wide variety of country songs from artists including George Jones, Hank Williams Sr., Elvis Presley and many others. The concert was enjoyed by his loyal fans that came to hear him sing their favorite country songs.

6 PAGE 6 Public Works in ACTION Tree trimming Blockhouse Ct. Removal of broken tree limb on Pueblo Tr.

7 PAGE 7 Public Works in ACTION Roadway improvements Ormond Parkway

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