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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
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MINUTES
February 23, 1982
3:00 P.M.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Robert H. Stiff,
Alan Bomstein,
David Carley
David Zabel
Rose Ph ifer
Aaron Bilgore
Sam Casella, Executive
Jr., Chairman
Vice Chairman
Director
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
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Mayor LeCher
Jim Sheeler
Chris Papandreas
Tim Denham
Mr. & Mrs. Arlos Ogg
Perc Powe 11
Ed Hopwood
Jake Wal ker
Charles Finton
Laura Moore
Peg Sausaman
Jane McDowall
Steve Marquez
Chuck Albury
Bruce Will iams
Michael Pacini
Patricia Muscarella
Bi 11 Kravas
Jeanne Thiele
Dave Simpson
The meeting was called
The meeting began
of guests.
to order by Chairman,
with an invocation by Mr.
Mr. Stiff, at 3:00 p.m.
Bilgore and the introduction
The first item on the agenda was the presentation of a
as an expression of appreciation for his dedication and
of the Clearwater Downtown Development Board for 1981.
plaque to Mr. Bilgore,
contribution as Chairman
Next was a presentation
Association, requesting
by Mr.
that free
Mrs. Phifer, Chainman of the State Road 60 Committee,
and Mr. Bomstein elaborated
was put on the floor by Mr. Carley,
the relocation of State Road 60 in
on which altsrnative to implement.
unanimously.
further. After Mr.
which was
concept, to
A vote was
presented
Bomstein's
her views,
remarks, a motion
seconded by Mr. Bomstein, to support
encourage further negotiation
taken and motion passed
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After an introduction by Laura Moore of the Clearwater Sun, a check representing
a contribution to the Bandshell Fund was presented to Mayor LeCher by Jeanne
Thiele of Disneyworld.
Mr. Stiff suggested the creation of committees, comprised of a Transportation
Committee and a Public Relations Committee. The purpose of these
committees would be to assist in reaching specific goals. Mr. Casella
suggested that a Speakers Bureau would help bring to various community groups
the story of who the DDB is, what it is doing, and why it does it. A
motion was put on the floor by Mr. Bomstein to establish a Speakers Bureau,
which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer. Discussion followed. A vote was taken
and motion passed. Mrs. Phifer opposed. Mr. Bilgore suggested the
Chairman appoint other committees as he feels necessary on his authority as
Chairman.
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Mr. Casella gave a presentation in reference to the Bandshell Design
Competition. He outlined the concept of the bandshell and design program.
Design competition is being funded in part by a planning grant, which the
City Planning Department is getting approved from the county, and in part
by the fees that the architects pay in order to enter the competition. Any
additional amount would be derived from private contributions. The overall
cost would be $6,500. Mr. Casella asked for input from the Board. Mr. Bomstein
suggested that rest rooms be optional~ Mr. Stiff suggested that rest rooms
be separated from the stage. Mr. Bilgore suggested further publicity
through the newspapers and solicitation of input from the public concerning
this project.
~ Mr. Stiff and Mr. Casella reported on meetings with property owners of
400 block pertaining to the Streetscape Project. Contributions for this
project are expected to take place about the end of March. Mr. Casella
reported that the City Commission approved an application for a State
corporate income tax credit for both the Streetscape Project and the Bandshell
Fund.
Regarding the Board's annual office lease renewal, rent has been increased to
$255.00 per month for 1982. Mr. Bomstein made a motion, which was seconded
by Mr. Bilgore to approve the new lease. A vote was taken and motion passed.
Mr. Carley abstained.
Mr. Bomstein moved to approved minutes of January 26, 1982, which was seconded
by Mrs. Phifer. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Bomstein moved to approve monthly financial statement of January 31, 1982,
which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Casella presented the correspondence. Mr. Bomstein elaborated on his letter
concerning the Economic Recovery Act. Mr. Casella suggested requesting specific
changes in Congress. Mr. Bomstein volunteered to draft a letter for that
purpose and to forward it to Mr. Carley, who knows Congressman Rostenkowski
personally.
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Next was a letter from Mr.
N. W. intersection of Park anti Garden.
be done about the condition of this building.
which was seconded by Mr. Bilgore, to adopt a resolution requesting the
City use their police powers to investigate and
A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
written to the property owner informing him that we
this complaint and requesting that he take action.
Clark Bouwman regarding the building on the
Mr. BOUl'JIi1an asked that something
Mr. Carley made a motion,
to rectify the situation.
A letter will also be
have received and confirmed
Regarding the Seaboard
appoint Mr. Casella to
Chamber of Commerce to represent
to attempt to get both the State
road to conclude the contract by
type of transit improvement that
Right-of-Way Corridor, the Board agreed to
sub-committee of the Pinellas Suncoast
The purpose of this committee is
Department of Transportation and the rai1-
July 1st and to have some input on the
is made over the next several years.
Mrs. Phifer broughtup the subject of a letter written to attorney, Mr.
Howard Rives, on January 27, 1982, regarding .the Development Service Agreement.
Mrs. Phifer moved that if Mr. Rives does not reply within a reasonable time,
then the Board should consider hiring a new lawyer.
Mr. Casella presented the remainder of the correspondence.
Mr. Bomstein presented the outcome of the Public Hearing regarding the Bayfront
Pier.
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Meeting adjourned at 4:S0 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sam Casella, ArCp
Executive Director
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