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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MEETING
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August 25, 1981
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Aaron Bilgore, Chairman
Robert H. Stiff, Jr., Vice Chairman
Leon Hammock
Rose Phifer
David Zabel
Jim Calderbank
Sam Casella, Executive Director
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor LeCher
Jim Sheeler
Joe Greenwald
Betty McGraw
Mr. & Mrs. Arlos Ogg
Charles Finton
Don Jass
Laurie Hollman
Alan Bomstein
Gregg Pappas
Cary Stiff
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The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, Mr. Stiff, in the
temporary absence of Chairman, Mr. Bilgore. The meeting began with an
invocation by Mr. Ogg and the introduction of guests.
Mr. Gregg Pappas, Managing Editor of the Downtown Clearwater Free Press,
which will begin publication September 3, 1981, was introduced by Mrs.
Phifer.
On Mr. Bilgore.s behalf, Mr. Casella announced that the following three
persons were contacted and accepted to serve on the Nominating Committee.
Bob Crosby, President of Barnett Bank of Clearwater; Marie McGinley,
Manager of John Baldwin.s; Charles Galloway, President of First National
Bank of Clearwater.
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Mr. Casella announced that Mr. Bilgore has appointed Mr. Zabel to serve
as official representative to the Chamber of COll1l1erce Board of Governors.
The Executive Director's reports were next on the agenda:
Review of City plans regarding transfer of Winn-Dixie site
Mr. Casella read a letter from Mr. Don,Jass in which he states that the
City is proposing to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Board whereby the
Board would receive $300,000 in Community Development and Block Grant Funds
to be used in purchasing the northern 1.9 acres of the Winn-Dixie site at
211 South Prospect Avenue from the City of Clearwater for immediate title
transfer by donation to the Clearwater Housing Authority. Mr. Calderballk
made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Zabel, that authorization be granted
to the Chairman and Executive Director to execute the transaction outlined
in the City.s letter. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
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Mr. Bilgore and Mr.Hammock entered the meeting at this time and Mr. Bilgore
assumed the Chair.
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Mr. Casella proceeded to present progress reports on tax increment financing
and the creation of the Clearwater Improvement Corporation. Mr. Calderbank
suggested that a letter of appreciation be drafted to the County Commissioners
thanking them for their approval of the use of tax increment financing.
~ Proposal of City Planning Department to fund ~treetscape design ($700)
After considerable discussion, Mr. Hammock made a motion, which was seconded
by Mr. Stiff, that the Board agree to commit to contribute $700, subject to
similar participation by the property owners, and authorizing the Executive
Director to conclude an agreement with the City for the design phase.
A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Proposed use of $13,100 Project Fund for a band shell in Coachman Park
Mr. Casella recommended that the Board allocate $13,100 of the 1982 Project
Fund as a contribution to a Coachman Park band shell and that the Board
take the lead in organizing a community-wide fund raising drive to raise
at least $100,000. The Board's contribution is to be contingent on being
matched by the community's response in raising the total amount. A motion
was put on the floor by Mr. Calderbank and seconded by Mr. Stiff to
approve the use of the $13,100 Project Fund towards a band shell and that
the Downtown Development Board take the leadership role contingent on a
community-wide response to raise the rest of the money. It was decided
that Mr. Bilgore would also appoint any necessary committees to conduct
a study of construction costs or other necessary matters. A vote was taken
and motion passed unanimously.
Review of FY 1982 budget and adoption of resolution advising Property Appraiser
of proposed millage rate and time and place of public hearings '
Mr. Casella presented the 1982 budget as reviewed at last meeting and amended.
Mr. Hammock made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Calderbank approving the
1982 budget and one mill tax levy. A vote was taken and motion passed
unanimously. The dates of the public hearings are scheduled as follows:
First Hearina Friday, October 2, 1981 at 5:05 p.m. at the Chamber of
Commerce builaing, 128 North Osceola Avenue.
Second Hearin~ Tuesday, October 13, 1981 at 5:05 p.m. at the Chamber of
Commerce builaing, 128 North Osceola Avenue.
Next on the agenda was a request by Cary Stiff to contribute $400.00 to the
Jazz Festival for a mural. Mr. Hammock made a motion which was seconded by
Mrs. Phifer to deny this request. Mr. Calderbank declared a conflict as
Program Chairman of the Jazz Holiday. A vote was taken and the motion was
approved. All voted in favor of the motion except Mr. Stiff who voted nay.
Mr. Hammock made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Calderbank to approve
minutes of 7/28/81. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
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