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CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD
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MINUTES
March 30, 1982
3:00 P.M.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Robert H. Stiff, Jr., Chairman
Alan Bomstein, Vice Chairman
Rose Phifer
Aaron Bilgore
Jim Calderbank
Sam Casella, Executive Director
NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Charles Finton
Michael Pacini
Jim Sheeler
Joe McFate
Chuck Albury
Mr. & Mrs. Arlos Ogg
Robert Benjamin
Arthur Earl
John St. Clair
Spiros Katerelos
Perc Powell
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Stiff, at 3:00 p.m.
The meeting began with an invocation by Mr. Ogg and the introduction of
guests.
The first item on the agenda was a presentation by Mr. Joe McFate on tax
credits for the downtown area. Mr. McFate explained the various State Tax
credit programs available.
Next was a follow-up on a complaint concerning the Katerelos property.
According to a letter received from the City, Mr. Katerelos was not in
violation of any code. Mr. Katerelos spoke in his defense and gave his
views on the situation. One of the problems was the use of Mr. Katerelos's
restroom facilities by individuals waiting at the bus terminal, and the
infrequent police patrol. Mr. Bomstein suggested sending another letter
to the City going on record that the primary cause of these problems is
the Plasma Center.
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Mr. Casella gave a progress report on contributions fi~m the various
property owners on the 400 block to the Streetscape Project. Mr. Bilgore
made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Calderbank, to ask the Chamber of
Commerce to cooperate with the Board and the City in a tree program in
conjunction with the Streetscape Project. A vote was taken and motion
passed unanimously. Mr. Bilgore urged that the Executive Director meet
with Dr.William Hale of UPARC to work out a way to combine efforts for the
Streetscape Program. Mr. Calderbank suggested sending a letter to service clubs
asking for help in raising funds for streetscape. Mr. Sheeler gave a
report on maintenance arrangements.
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The annual cost would be approximately $2,100 for a six hour week or an
assessment of $3.50 a running foot. Mr. Bilgore felt that the property
owners should absorb the cost of maintenance and suggested checking the
tapes of previous meetings to determine whether this has been agreed. Mr.
Calderbank made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Bilgore, to appoint a
Board member to meet with the City Manager regarding agreement on how
to pay for the maintenance. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Calderbank made a motion, which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer, to appoint
Mr. Stiff and Mr. Casella as representatives. A vote was taken and motion
passed unanimously. Mr. Casella reported on the approval of the 50%
State Corporate Income Tax Credit for this project and presented a report
by Coopers and Lybrand on the tax advantages.
Mr. Casella reported that only 5 letters were received from the public,
3 in favor, and 2 opposed, in response to our letters to the newspapers
regarding the bandshell. Mr. Casella reported on the approval of a 50%
State Corporate Income Tax Credit for contributions to the bandshell.
The Board appointed Mr. Casella as representative to the Downtown Clearwater
Association.
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Pertaining to the Florida Security for Public Deposits Act, Mr. Bilgore
suggested writing a letter to Mr. Galloway stating why account is being
withdrawn. Mr. Bomstein also suggested that a letter be drafted to the
Secretary of State asking him to rule that the DDBls accounts are not
subject to the Act, as they fall under FDIC insurance.
Mr. Casella gave a report on the FDDA activities, including June conference
and the proposed slide program.
Mr. Bomstein made a motion, which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer, to approve the
minutes of February 23, 1982. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Bomstein made a motion, which was seconded by Mrs. Phifer, to approve
financial statement of February 28, 1982. A vote was taken and motion
passed unanimously.
Mr. Bomstein suggested getting the help of a title company to continually
update property ownership.
Mr. Casella presented the correspondence.
As representatives from Pierce 100 had already left, Mrs. Phifer reported
they felt that construction of a pier at this time was unnecessary and that
traffic conditions were becoming a major problem. After extensive discussion,
it was decided that Mr. Calderbank would meet with Keith Crawford regarding
the traffic problem, and that a letter be written to the City Manager
that consideration be extended to the Pierce 100 people by assuring them
that if the new pier is constructed, that it would not be used for a cruise
ship, and regarding the need for traffic control during periods of heavy
flow off the causeway.
Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Sam Casella, AICP
Executive Director
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