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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
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MEETING
NOVEMBER 25, 1980
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
A. Bronson Thayer, Chairman
Aaron Bilgoret Vice Chairman
Leon Hammock
Rose Phifer
Mayor Charles LeCher
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Sam Casella, Executive Director
J. Michael Daily, CPA
Jim Sheeler
Raymond L. Parri
Charles Finton
Chuc k Albury
Alan Bomstein
Joe Greenwald
Don Li ndsay
David Zabel
Tom Brown
Albert Rophie
Pat Yage1
Don Lindsay
Bill Matson
George Buhmeyer
The regular meeting of the Clearwater Downtown Development Board was
called to order by Chairman, Mr. Thayer. The meeting began with an invocation
by Mr. Brown and the introduction of guests.
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Mr. George Buhmeyer, Fire Marshall, gave a presentation on the standards that
exist on vacant buildings and what is being done to rectify the situation.
The first item on the agenda was the committee reports, the appointment
of a Teller's Committee. Mr. Bi1gore made a motion to appoint Marie Meginley
as Chairman of this committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hammock. A
vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was the Executive Director reports:
a) Mr. Michael Dailey, CPA, presented the. annual financial audit. Mr. Bilgore
made a motion to approve the report as is, which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer. A
vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously.
Mr. Brown presented his views on the free parking program. He felt that
the Downtown Development Board should contribute $50.00 to $100.00 per month
to aid towards the success of this program. Mr. Rophie suggested sending a
strong letter to the merchants every other week. Mr. Lindsay, on the other
hand, suggested approaching the City to decrease the amount paid to them. Mr.
Bi1gore and Mr. Hammock both felt that this program is an excellent one, but
that it is not the Downtown Development Board's place to contribute. It was
finally decided that the free parking would be put on the December agenda. In
the meantime, Mr. Thayer will meet with Mrs. Phifer for further discussions.
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b) Preliminary report on alternatives for downtown landscaping: According
to Mr. Casella, City staff felt that it was important to have a plan for street
landscaping in order to guide the actions they would then follow. Along
those lines,the Planning Department volunteered to do some checking to what
would be involved in a landscaping plan. Mr. Sheeler presented his report on
the 400 block. Mr. Sheeler suggested that the Downtown Development Board
contribute $2 to $3 thousand dollars along with a similar amount from the
City. Plants will be provided by private and public input. Mrs. Phifer felt
that if property owners are to contribute, that an approximation of cost should
be procured before approaching the property owners. Mr. Sheeler felt that if
the planning is solid, there would be some City participation. There wi" be a
report concerning this matter at the next monthly meeting.
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c) Report on result of contact with University of Florida in the matter of the
Chick Smith property: Mr. Casella reported that Professor Winarsky will be
making a decision shortly and is very enthusiastic about this project. If it
is a class project, it will get done quickly; if it is a thesis, it will
take 6 months and will be commenced immediately.
d) Report on millage roll-back: According to the Property Appraiser, certification
is now $64,000,000, which means that in order to collect the same amount of money,
the millage is rolled back to .94. Mr. Casella drafted a letter to the Property
Appraiser indicating a protest. The County Attorney stated that there isn't
much that could be done about it. The board decided against further action.
The next item on the agenda was the approval of minutes of October 28, 1980.
Mr. Bilgore made a motion for approval which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer.
A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
A motion was placed on the floor by Mr. Bilgore for approval of the October 31,
1980 monthly financial statement. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Phifer. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
According to the City Manager regarding drainage impact fees, the impact fee
would only apply to drainage requirements under existing City policy which has
not been changed. Only the additional run-off must be ponded or paid for. If
there is a demolition, it is required that a demolition and new construction be
under one permit and then only the additional run-off is considered. Mr. Bilgore
recommended that a special work session be scheduled on this project to take
place Tuesday, December 9th at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce.
Regarding response of the City Manager concerning alley in the 500 block
of Cleveland Street, Mrs. Phifer suggested sending a letter to Mr. Shoemaker
asking him of his findings.
Response of Ronald Teevan concerning Oak Bluffs tax exemption - matter should be
pursued - no other property should come off the tax roll. Mrs. Phifer made a
nlotion to write a letter to the City Manager on this. Motion was seconded by
l.eon Hammock. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Casella presented other correspondence.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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Sam Casella, Executive Director
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