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01/30/1984 ....,'..i' ":,',',,- " ',J .. 1 " - ': : ~ "'1' " 'f' ." : .! . .' 'I, "j .:. " ,I" " " " ,', ..... I'. ~ " I' ", . I' . ,', ',! ".,', , '!,."' :.,1 I , " " , ':", j" "1 : i "'.l,l! .' ,t" " ' '_:~~ CLEARWATER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BOARD .".... . ~, ... /. MINUTES January 30, 1984 5:15 P. M. MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Alan Bomstein, Chairman David Carley, Vice-Chairman Robert H. Stiff, Jr. Richard Cope James Berfield David Zabel James C. Carpenter, Executive Director NON-MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE . Robert B. Roberts, Jr. Bill Matson (Sun) Kate Wallace (Times) Janis Coker Chris Papandreas Jim Sheeler Rick MacAuley Bob Love Mark Klein Sal'ah Little Mr. & Mrs. Ogg Dr. & Mrs. Paul Brown Tom Brown The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Chairman, Mr. Bomstein. The meeting began with the introduction of guests. The first item on the agenda was the presentation of a certificate to Mr. David Zabel, who just completed a three-year term, as an expression of appreciation for his dedication and contribution as a member of the Clearwater Downtown Development Board. . Next was the approval of the minutes of December 5, 8, and 13, and the financial statements of November 30 and December 31. Mr. Stiff made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Carley, to approve both the minutes and financial statements. A vote was taken and motion passed unanimously. Elections for Chairman and Vice-Chainman was the next order of business. Mr. Alan Bomstein and Mr. David Carley were re-elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively, to serve another year. Mr. Robert Roberts, who represents Oliver Realty as a leasing agent for J. K. Financial Corp. (Clearwater Square), presented a status report on what has transpired to-date. Plans call for a May ground-breaking and Park Bank is among those who have committed to space in Clearwater Square. Mr. Bomstein and Mr. Carpenter gave update reports on the Comprehensive Long Range Waterfront Committee. Mr. Carpenter stated that he and Mr. Bomstein have met with this committee several times and have identified the issues, goals, timetable and implementation of strategy. This committee wants to bring their proposal to the Commission as a first step necessary to have their proposal for consideration in September for the elections at that time. . :. ","1 .~" . " >'!. ...:.;. l ./.'.: ...: :,."':.,:," " ' 1,',', .'/ >. .'" I . J ., ','~.. ,;" '0- '. , , '''',' ," '. '.,.',"." ,":i' ',", \' 1" " ',t _.,1 ,:""'l.'. -2- January 30, 1984 ~ ~ the agenda was the discussion of the of the Downtown Development Board Tom Brown, a property owner in the be distributed to all the property was a preliminary report, it would document with the 350 property assume this role, the Board would and a mailing list. Mr. summarized in the monthly Next on The cOl1111ents Downtown Property Standards Ordinance. was reviewed and approved. Mr. downtown area, felt that the ordinancp. should owners, but the Board decided that since this be premature to coordinate the review of this owners at this time. If Mr. Brown wanted to furnish him with a copy of the proposed ordinance Bomstein stated that the ordinance would also be newsletter. Mr. area. Mr. of parking, buildings. Clearwater Downtown possible funding this matter with associated with parking in the downtown no improvements in the availability difficulty in retaining current tenants in his his position. It was suggested that the Development Board study the parking problem and investigate City officials. Mr. Carpenter will pursue a report to the Board. strategies with the City and the submit The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. . Respectfully submitted, J m~c2e~ xecutive Director JJC/as ~ ~'. ----.-iiii!. . . ~" ,': I "..... I",. .:.._l.....;.-:.. , ,~,..,.