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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
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MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 1981
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Aaron Bilgore, Chairman
Leon Hammock
David Zabel
A. Bronson Thayer
Rose Phifer
Sam Casella, Executive Director
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Charles Finton
Chuck Albury
Bi 11 Matson
Bruce Williams
Alan Bomstein
Jim Sheeler
Margaret Brown
Peggy Sausaman
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Bilgore. The meeting
began with an invocation by Mr. Finton and the introduction of guests.
The meeting commenced with the Executive Director's reports:
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Report on Tax Increment Fi nanci ng:
Mr. Casella proceeded to distribute reports to the Board which he had compiled
on IIProcedure to Implement Tax Increment Financing, and IIEight Frequently
Asked Questions and Answers on Tax Increment Financing.1I
b) Report on Trip to Charlotte:
Mr. Casella presented a summary together with a presentation of slides.
c) Meeting on Development of Regional Impacts
A regional ~mpact statement is not mandatory or necessary unless projects
exceed certain thresholds.
d) Meeting With James Roche:
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Purpose of the meeting was to discuss how Mr. Roche's
ment in the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation could be helpful
a more effective public/private partnership in Clearwater. It was Mr. Rachels
suggestion to involve the key business leaders of the community and that the
Mayor would be the appropriate person to institute this meeting. It was also
suggested that Mr. Casella, together with one of Clearwater's leading bankers
spend a day or two in Detroit with Mr. Bob Spencer, President of the Detroit
Economic Growth Corporation,to study the organization and operation of this
corporation. The Board was in agreement with this suggestion.
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e) Meeting with Professor Winarsky:
Professor Winarsky is proposing that graduate students do some design work
on the Chick Smith property. This program is divided into two phases:,
Phase I
Phase II
March 30 to June 5;
June 22 to July 31;
Cost, $5,000.00
Cost, $10,000.00
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It will be Mr. Lee Arnold's responsibility to raise the money before this can
be approved. Mrs. Phifer suggested to contact the Board of Realtors to finance
this project.
f) Meeting with Professor Fowler regarding landscaping architecture project
regarding areas north and east of Cleveland Street. Written proposal has not,
as yet, been submitted. No action can be taken unless written proposal is
submitted.
g) Development Recruitment Efforts:
Including three speaking engagements and discussions with 18 developers.
The next item on the agenda was approval of minutes of January 22, 1981. A
motion was put on the floor by Mayor LeCher, which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer.
A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Next was the approval of the monthly financial statement of January 31, 1981.
A motion was put on the floor by Mayor LeCher ard seconded by Mr. Zabel. A
vote was taken and motion passed unanimously. Another motion was put on the
floor by Mr. Hammock approving a resolution authorizing new officers to sign
accounts. Motion was seconded by Mayor LeCher. A vote was taken and motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Casella presented the following correspondence:
1. Letter from Mr. Pallot, President of Biscayne Federal Savings and Loan in
Miami, extending his regrets in not being able to join Mr. Casella on his trip
to Charlotte.
2. Letter from Mr. ~hoemaker regarding Science Center.
3. Letter from Director of Community & Governmental Affairs of the State of
South Carolina thanking Mr. Casella for participating in a technical advisory
capaci ty.
4. Letter from Chief of Police, Sid Klein, pertaining to the implementation of
changes in the enforcement of the three hour parking signs in the downtown
parking lots.
5. Letter from Mr. Pal lot thanking Mr. Casella for sending him a resume of his
findings on his visit to Charlotte, North Carolina.
6. Letter from Jim Sheeler announcing film showing of, "The Soc.ial Life of Small
Urban Spaces", to take place at 4:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers on
Tuesday, March 3, 1981.
7. Letter from Alan Bomstein concerning Lighting Ordinance.
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