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02/26/1980 ~'. :r.'r'-':'~.IF~r'~;' '. '. ,.,' , . \. '" ..,. f j f .~: -' ': -.. f ' . . . '-, ':-- -.\.. ,". \ ,;.- ': ,..,.1' . ", ./:' "',' ,.,- " , ,'1, , ': .. . '. ~L '~~ ~ .. ~,\~ ~ ~ CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD MINUTES February 26, 1980 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: A. Bronson Thayer, Chairman Aaron Bi1gore, Vice Chairman Mayor Charles LeCher Rose Phifer Robert H. Stiff, Jr. Leon Hannnock Dale Warren NON-MEMBERS IN ATl'ENDANCE: ,,' Sam Casella, Executive Director Charles Finton Don Lindsay Chuck Albury Tom Brown J. D. Sheeler Joseph Greenwald Wilson Stair Ri ta Garvey Sandra Freeman Mr. & Mrs. J. Arlos Ogg The regular meeting of the Clearwater Downtown Development Board was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chairman h. BronROn Thayer. The meeting began with an invocation by Mr. Tom Brown. The Chairman introduced the guests and asked that Ms Sandra Freeman, representing A-Loft Gallery,' say a few words about the Gallery's activities. The Chairman called for Committee reports and Mr. Stiff reported that he has been working with Mr. Paul Esposito and Mr. Casella to have Clearwater plaCed on the list of cities considered for a Soccer Hall of Fame. The Chainnan called for nominations for Chairman for the year 1980. Mr. Bilgore nominated Mr. Thayer and Mr. Stiff seconded the nomination. After Mr. Hammock moved that the nominations be closed, Mr. Thayer was re-elected Chairman by a unanimous vote. The Chairman called for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Warren nominated Mr. Bilgore and Mr. Hanunock seconded the nomination. Mr. Bilgore was re-elected Vice Chairman by a unan~ous vote. The Chainnan asked for reports recomended that the Board send the SR60 Kimley-Horn report be placed on the Commission's agenda and that Commission endorse one of the alternatives, from the Executive Director. Mr. Casella a letter to the City Conunission asking that establish priority and ask , ': :. ',~,~ ..~t.;", ," ,: .~~ . ;" . :_f',~;' I, .~' ".:... Of ~-- _ 4 " , ,;/F\5f,:::;':,:l~',~,; .:... ~. '~~~:::= ," -, -,-.-, .>::' , . '\'. '. . I ..',; ',", . . , . -2- .,. ." the Florida Department of Transportation for a similar endorsement and to begin implementation. Mrs. Phifer suggested that the SR60 committee first hold a meeting. Mr. Warren expressed the need to get more copies of the SR60 study because not all members of the SR60 Committee or the Board have received copies. Mr. Thayer said that the staff would attempt to get more copies for the SR60 Committee and the Board. Mr. Casella recommended that the Board reschedule its discussion of zoning until Tuesday, March 4 in order to allow the Planning Department to complete its draft of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Thayer said that he would try to get copies of the draft as soon as possible. Mr. Casella urged the Board to hear from Mr. Healey on the 4th and then deliberate afterwards. .:.'. ..,......-'.. . ~n:~ Mr. Casella recommended that the Board authorize him to determine the necessity of redevelopment in downtown Clearwater through Tax Increment Financing and report his findings to the Board together with a determination that there is a need for a redevelopment agency and a determination of the Downtown Development Board's ability to function in that capacity. Mr. Casella further recommended that the Chairman be authorized to advise the City Commission that the Board considers Tax Increment Financing to be a most promising method of init~ating a self-reliant and effective financing program and the Board' had directed its staff to begin preparing the info~ation necessary to its implementation and, also, to assure the City that the Board will present its findings to the city and work in the closest cooperation with the City. Mr. Hammock made a motion that the EKecutive Director's recom- mendation be approved. Mr. Warren seconded the motion and, after discussion, a vote was called and the motion was approved. The Board next considered a series of recommendations from the Executive Director concerning the Board's involvement in a promotional program. The first recommendation concerned sponsorship of an Earth Day Event in Coachman Park on April 20, 1980. Earth Day would consist of displays and entertainment on the subject of environmental conservation, energy conservation and artistic appreciation of the environment. Mr ~ Warren, Mr. Hammock, Mrs. Phifer and Mayor LeCher expressed reservations concerning this promotion. The second promotional matter was a recommendation by the Executive Director to sponsor a July 4 band concert in Coachman Park in the evening. Mr. Bilgore made a motion that sponsorship of this event be authorized including expen- ditures of up to $400 and Mr. Hammock seconded the motion. A vote was called and the motion passed with Mrs. Phifer opposed. The next promotional matter was a recommendation to authorize expenditures of up to $3,000 to hire a promotional coordinator, to fund special events, and to authorize a request that the Downtown Clearwater Association provide a matching sum of at least $2,000. Mr. rIanunock and Mrs. Phifer spoke against the Board being involved in this project, expressing the opinion that it was up to the merchants to sponsor a promotional project. . Mr. Thayer ann~unced that due to a previous conunitment, he would have to leave the meeting. The Chairman asked Mr. Bilgore to take the Chair in his absence.. Mr. Bilgore said that it would be pointless to continue discussion of the recommendations for a promotions prograxn and moved the agenda to the next item. ',0; ,. '. ,,'11'.1._. : 4~li;' '/r-"';':'~""'{.' ~j;~lffi';:jr.l!{';.,'~'l';ili'",;;.!: '" .. ,...."..~~.~, .' 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