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Resident urges more durable finishes and native plantings in Port Salerno
Summary
At the March 23 CRA meeting, resident Sharon McGinnis urged using paint or more durable materials for Port Salerno benches and railings and suggested showcasing native plantings along roadways and the Indian River to save water and reduce runoff.
Sharon McGinnis, a resident who identified herself during the public-comment period, told the Martin County CRA on March 23 that the bridge railings and benches in Port Salerno are deteriorating quickly and recommended more durable finishes and greater use of native landscaping.
"Maybe we should just paint it with some kind of paint that will protect the wood from the outdoor because it peels after 6 or 7 months," McGinnis said, arguing that a longer-lasting finish or alternate materials would preserve the installation’s character and reduce repetitive maintenance costs.
She also urged the CRA to promote native plantings in public rights-of-way and along the Indian River to reduce watering, mowing and the risk of grass clippings washing into waterways. Staff responded that the benches installed are teak as part of the project and that they would look into alternative materials; staff suggested using the RFS process to track maintenance requests such as pressure washing and tree trimming.
McGinnis’s comments drew short technical questions from board members about whether the recommendation referred to railings, benches or both; she confirmed both. The board did not take formal action on the suggestion but staff said they will explore material options and follow standard maintenance request procedures.
