Business Advisory Board Meeting of Monday, April 27, 2026

Agenda items

• 1) Option A – City mascot program; or
• 1) Recommend approval to Council of a City statue/mascot pilot program; or
• 1. A recommended mascot is determined by the Business Advisory Board and then voted on
• 1. Beautification awards will be issued in January, April and August of each year.
• 1. CALL
• 1. Option A – City sponsored mascot program
• 1. Pilot program of 10 statutes, free starting in 2026 to be paid for and provided by the Mel
• 1. The programs are often short lived. Many only produce sculptures during limited
• 2) Option B – Chamber of Commerce mascot program
• 2) Recommend approval to Council of a Chamber statue/mascot pilot program
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Design & Creative
  • Signage & Printing
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • General Contractor
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Event Planning & Rentals
• 2. Art statutes should be fiberglass in the beginning and not bronze which is costly. Mel
• 2. Many programs offer their statues to be “adopted” by local businesses or
  • Design & Creative
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Signage & Printing
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • General Contractor
• 2. Option B – Chamber sponsored mascot program
• 2. Pilot program of 10 statues, free during Pilot Program starting in 2026.
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Construction (Other)
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Design & Creative
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Signage & Printing
• 2. Recipients will be chosen by the Beautification Committee and awards will be presented at
• 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
• 3. Art statutes should be fiberglass in the beginning and not bronze which is costly. City enters
• 3. Awards will not be issued to properties that ha ve received a code violation within the past
• 3. City, WMBA and Melbourne Chamber put a notice in its digital and printed newsletter to
• 3. Once placed, the sculptures are often advertised as part of tours where residents
• 3. Summary of Mascot Programs throughout the USA
• 4. Business Advisory Board prepares a draft pamphlet explaining the program and an ap
• 4. City puts a notice in its digital and printed newsletter to ask for business participants in the
• 4. Details on Mascot Programs throughout the USA
• 4. Each recipient will receive a plaque and will ha ve a sign placed in front of their property
• 4. OLD BUSINESS
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Electrical
  • HVAC & Climate Control
  • Plumbing
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Roofing
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Logistics & Warehousing
• 4. OLD BUSINESS
• 4. The statues are often costly to produce. The cost of the initial design and mold of
• 5. Business Advisory Board or West Melbourne Business Association selects the 10 cho
• 5. City prepares a pamphlet explaining the program, an application form and a hold harmless
• 5. NEW BUSINESS
• 5. NEW BUSINESS
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Construction (Other)
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Design & Creative
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Recreation (Other)
• 5. Pictures of the recipient with the Beautification Chair shall be taken and published in the
• 5. Statues should have a protective coating applied and should be maintenance
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Construction (Other)
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Design & Creative
  • Signage & Printing
  • Event Planning & Rentals
• 6. After 2026, a set quantity or unlimited quantity of statutes produced per year, but busi
• 6. City or a steering committee to hire the artist(s)
• 6. Recipients shall be commercial properties within the City limits that have done something
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Restoration & Waterproofing
  • Construction (Other)
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Design & Creative
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Cleaning & Janitorial
  • Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning
  • Signage & Printing
• 7. After 2026, 10 statutes produced per year, but businesses pay into a fund that covers the
• 7. More than one but no more than three awards shall be issued at one time.
• 7. The artwork will arrive on a metal plate but then must be anchored to a concrete base.
• 8. Chamber prepares a scavenger hunt map/tour map and disseminates information 3
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Painting & Flooring
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Design & Creative
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Signage & Printing
• 8. In October of each year, one Mayor’s Award shall be chosen by the sitting Mayor from the
  • Event Planning & Rentals
  • Signage & Printing
• 8. The artwork will arrive on a metal plate but then must be anchored to a concrete base. The
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
• 9. City prepares a scavenger hunt map/tour map and disseminates online and with the utility
  • General Contractor
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Real Estate Development
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Business Consulting
  • Landscaping & Lawn Service
  • Signage & Printing
• A. Beautification program
• A. Update regarding Pilot program of statues/mascots as City identity.
• B. Composition of the Board*
• C. Suggested topics for next meeting*
• y. City Manager Rhode displayed a PowerPoint slide
  • Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
  • General Contractor
  • Design & Creative
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building & Industrial Supply
  • Signage & Printing
  • Real Estate Development
  • Concrete & Masonry
  • Construction (Other)