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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 29, 1977
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Rose Phifer, Chairman
Aaron Bilgore, Vice Chairman
Dale Warren
William Nunamaker
Bronson Thayer
NON MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Sam Casella, Executive Director
Craig Robertson
Joe Rhodes
Charles Finton
Rita Garvey
Patty Hole
Darwin Frank
John Chestnut
Marie Griner
Tom Brown
Warren Renando
The meeting of the Clearwater Downtown Development Board was called to order by
Chairman Rose Phifer at 3:05 P.M.
The invocation was given by Aaron Bilgore.
Mrs. Phifer-welcomed all guests present and recognized new members of the press.
She wished everyone a very happy holiday season.
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Mrs. Phifer announced that Mrs. Bilgore will not be here today but will be with
us another time.
Friends of the Library - Rita Garvey introduced to the Board Patty Hole, Chairman
of the Petition Drive. Mrs. Hole stated that we need a new main library and the
Friends of the Library have reaffirmed their stand for the present site and plans
the City Commission approved. She read the petition for the Board and said that
they are doing their best to get the petitions out and signed by registered voters
of Clearwater to show the Commission that voters themselves want this action to be
taken as soon as possible. Mrs. Hole asked for help in the following specific
ways: 1. sign the petition supporting us, 2. we would like to seek out the pos-
sibility of putting the petitions in businesses, stores, malls, etc., 3. would like
to know if we can have access to employees of the large companies such as Florida
Power, General Tel and have these employees as a group sign the petition, 4. we also
would like to know if you would endorse us, if not as a group then as individuals,
5. if it is possible we would like to know if you could get together a committee to
help us and bring these requests together.
Dale Warren commented that the Board is in favor of a downtown site but there is not
enough information at this time to make an endorsement.
The Executive Director, in summary, said Mrs~ Hole has asked for an endorsement and
also a committee to be formed and perhaps the Board would like to consider that,
but if the Board would ltke further info~ation, he would be happy to supply it.
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Mr. Nunamaker asked if the Library Board was advocating the original proposal that
was turned down in the recent referendum and Mrs. Hole responded that was correct
except for dropping off the Starcrest brach.
Mrs. Phifer suggested that they give us more information and we can mail it out to
the Board and if we have a work session we can bring it up at the work session, if
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not then we will definitely put it on the agenda for our next meeting.
Bill Nunamaker asked if Mrs. Hole was
present site versus another site. Mrs.
Library decided to support this site by
in a position to
Hole responded
actual vote.
disclose support for the
that the Friends of the
It was agreed by the Board to bring this matter up again at the next meeting.
Mr. William Nunamaker - re Civic Center
Mr. Nunamaker made a presentation of the proposed bayfront civic center. After the
presentation Mr. Nunamaker noted that the proposal was the result of a combination
of many ideas but especially Mr. Cook, Mr. Bankston and Mr. Marich, who have all
donated their time, should get a lot of credit for this project and would like to
thank them publicly for their efforts in helping to put this project together. The
Board directed that a'letter of thanks be sent to these gentlemen.
Dale Warren moved that the Board write a letter to the City staff and ask them to
furnish us with their analysis involving the civic center proposal as it develops
so that we can further study the proposal and the Board can become involved, seconded
by Aaron Bilgore, motion carried.
Aaron Bilgore moved that the Downtown Development Board send a letter to the Clear-
water City Commission praising and endorsing the concept that Commissioner Nunamaker
has presented to us with our strong recommendation that they further it with every
facility at their command, seconded by Dale Warren, motion carried.
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Approval of Minutes
Aaron Bilgore moved that the minutes of October 25, 1977 and Nov~er 1, 1977 be
approved, motion was seconded and passed.
Nominating Committee - Election Results
Rose Phifer announced that Dale Warren and Rose Phifer had been re~lected to the
Board of Directors. Mrs. Phifer asked the Executive Director to write a letter of
thanks to Mr. Karay and Mr. Wathey for being so kind to run and hope that they will
continue to be interested in the Board.
Tom Brown - State Road 60
No new development at this time.
Farmer's Market
No discussion, no action.
Tax Increment Financing
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Dale Warren moved that the Board authorize the Executive Director to examine the
possibility of using Tax Increment Financing, and specifically to determine whether
downtown Clearwater or any part of it can be classified as a blighted area, seconded
by Bill Nunamaker, motion carried.
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Downtown Zoning
Mr~ Renando stated that he was seriously considering putting into effect a new
ordinance which would have generally the boundaries of the downtown district,
essentially a redevelopment district which could be tied into tax increment financ-
ing, we would rescind the present zoning ordinance, free anybody who wishes to come
into this area from many of the restrictions the government normally places upon them
with these exceptions: limitations of porno places, pawn shops, etc., they can only
be within so many feet of each other; strict sign ordinance; strict landscaping
requirement in the downtown area; and no noxious fumes, smoke and noise. Other
than those restrictions any other building or combination of heights and uses would
be allowed. This new concept would probably be ready to be brought before the City
Commission right after the first of the year.
Aaron Bilgore moved to authorize the Executive Director to correspond with the City
Planning staff concerning implementation of the zoning ordinance revisions recom-
mended in the Downtown Plan, to lend the professional staff assistance of the
Clearwater Downtown Development Board to the formulation of a revised zoning ordinance,
and to prepare detailed proposals of zoning revision for the Board's consideration,
seconded by Dale Warren, motion carried.
Selection of Attorney
Aaron Bilgore moved that Howard Rives be the attorney for the Clearwater Downtown
Development Board, seconded by Dale Warren, motion carried.
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The Board directed a letter of thanks be written to Joe R. Wolfe for the many years
of fine service to the Development Board~
Marina Committee - Mr. Nunamaker's Resignation
The Board accepted Mr. Nunamaker's resignation as Chairman of the Marina Committee
and the appointment of a new chairman was delayed until after the first of the year.
Mr. Nunamaker will submit names of people he feels qualified to be on this committee
to the Chairman for consideration.
Land Use Development Committee
Mrs. Phifer asked the Board to submit any information and names of people to serve
on this committee. Further action after the first of the year.
Request City Attorney to speak to Board re Sunshine Law
Mrs. Phifer announced a letter has been sent to Mr. Bustin, City Attorney, requesting
he speak before the Board regarding the Sunshine Law.
Approve Audit
Dale Warren moved to approve the audit, seconded by Bronson Thayer, motion carried.
Approve Financial Statement
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Bronson Thayer moved to approve the financial statement, seconded by Bill Nun~aker,
motion carried.
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Evaluation of Secretary
A motion was made by Dale Warren, seconded by Bill Nunamaker, and carried that
this matter be reviewed and brought before the next meeting.
Correspondence
Mrs. Phifer brought up the question of tax exempt organizations being allowed to
vote. According to an amendment to the act it appeared that tax exempt organiza-
tions can vote in elections to the Board of Directors, but not in any other
elections e.g. by-law elections. The necessity of an affidavit was questioned
and Mrs. Phifer also suggested that in future elections a procedure be established
to permit signed ballots or envelopes in all elections.
ICMA Retirement Plan
The Executive Director was
members for their review.
as unfinished business.
directed to mail copies of the actual plan to the Board
The matter to be put on the agenda for the next meeting
Xerox Copier
Action deferred.
Copies of Xerox proposal to be sent to Board members.
Date of Work Session
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No work session scheduled for December.
Re memorandum of November 23rd, Aaron Bilgore moved that we place into the minutes
the memorandum he wrote on November 23, 1977 with regard to the duties of the
Executive Director, seconded by Bill Nunamaker, motion carried.
"The Executive Director serves the Board at the will and direction of the Board and
in accord with contractural arrangements that may be made between the Board and the
Executive Director. The Executive Director functions shall be governed by the will
and policy of the Board and at the direction of the Chairman. Changes in policy
will only be made after Bo~rd majority ruling. The Executive Director will consider
this reporting flow to follow through the Chairman to the Board and he will meet
with the Cnairman on a weekly basis~ The Chairman may then pass whatever he deems
expedient to the Board members either through regular meetings or if necessary in
any manner required."
Bill Nunamaker moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:45 P.M.,seconded by Dale Warren,
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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