01/16/1990
ENVIRONMENTAL. ADVISORY BOARD
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Although Mr. Miller suggested putting together a description of
what a good stormwater system is and present it to the committee,
the committee agreed to table further discussion on this item until
some later date.
Ms. Finch has a brochure being printed regard.i_ng Stormwater
Protection, which will be provided to the committee.
Stormwater Program was adopted on December 20, 1990 and the City
Commission also endorsed the Environmental Management Group
Program.
Items of Interest
Allen's Creek handout passed out and discussed. Mr. Miller made
note that Page 2 of 35 concerns a meeting on Tuesday, January 22,
where 6 consultants will be looked at. Mr. Miller also brought to
the attention of the committee Page 10 of 35 of issues that are
going to be addressed in proposals relative to the Watershed
Management Plan.
Legislative Watch List was distributed to the members by Mr. Miller
and a discussion followed. Mr. Miller alerted the committee that
there are alternative funding programs available to the City for
land acquisition for preservation or conservation.
Mr. Miller also informed the committee that the city recently
passed a new Ordinance No. 5059-90 establishing policy of recycled
products.
A memo was distributed and discussed regarding a pollution incident
at Clearwater Municipal Marina.
A Handout was distributed and discussed regarding a pollution
incident that went thru Marshall Street Plant causing a fish kill
in Stevenson's Creek. Discussion ensued about the relocation of
the sanitation yard and Mr. Foley asked if consideration has been
given to this areas as a suitable buffer for Stevenson's Creek.
Mr. Miller said he would look into this. Mr. Foley also notified
the committee that a group is touring the plant in February and
invited anyone interested in going along. Anyone can call Phil
Janocha, Plant Superintendent to arrange a tour.
Sub-Committee Reports
Mr. Hunt, Scoping Sub-committee Chairman, along with Mr. Foley and
Mr. Mazur, presented a report on the relevant projects list, which
was prioritized in terms of their importance. Mr. Foley pointed
out that in the Public Works Project Report only some of the
environmental projects were listed, A debate ensued on the mission
of the group. Mr. Perry stated that the committee should establish
the intent and purpose of the Environmental Advisory Committee.
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Mr. Davis reviewed the duties of the Environmental Advisory
Committee, and addressed the need for the committee to establish a
Mission Statement. The purpose of the committee is to advise not to
consent. Mr. Davis made a motion on a non exclusive basis that the
six projects be adopted for immediate consideration and
recommendations consisting of Stevenson Creek, Storm System
Improvement, Allen's Creek, Marshal Street Effluent reuse, Well
Field Rehab, and Cooper's Point Preservation. Seconded by Mr.
DeBlaker.
A discussion followed with Mr. Perry amending motion that a non-
exclusive list be based on priority. Mr. DeBlaker seconded. A
discussion followed. After further discussion on the Substitute
motion, involving a non exclusive list of six projects selected on
the following priority order: First, City Commission suggestions,
Second priority, City staff suggestions and Third priority,
Committee suggestions. Agreed on by consensus. Motion passed
unanimously.
The Chairman suggested that specific project priorities be chosen
as a group. It was decided that first on the list was to be
Stevenson Creek. The second group of priorities to be Marshall
Street (Effluent reuse), Allen's Creek, (Watershed Planning
activities), then Well Field Rehabilitation and Stormwater Master
Plan. It was motioned and seconded to remove Dunedin Pass from the
list.
Stormwater Detention Pond discussion to be tabled for further date.
Old Business
Stevenson Creek
Looked at Attachment B, a correspondence to the commission. A
discussion about Attachment C regarding the workshop set for
Stevenson Creek followed. It was decided that the subcommittee on
Stevenson Creek would meet and make a presentation at the next
meeting. Along with this a presentation would also be made by the
City referencing the workshop on Stevenson Creek. It was decided
that discussions would be limited to 30 minutes each at the next
meeting, February 19, at 8:00 A.M. The Agenda will be Stevenson
Creek Only.
NEW BUSINESS
(A) Discussion on Item A postponed due to Mr. Miller' absence at
that time.
(B) Mr. Reuter made motion to discuss Seville Blvd., seconded by
Mr.DeBlaker. It was deterinined that Mr. Miller look at the issue
of converting a private road to public access.
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(C) A motion was made Mr. Mazur that the chairman cannot repeat as
chairman for two consecutive terms, a term being one year,
Seconded by Mr. Hunt, unanimously passed.
(D) Mr. Hunsicker informed the committee that the Commission is
looking into forming a student EAC of middle and high school
students. The chairnan would possible serve as a non-voting member
of our committee.
(E) The main topic for March meeting will be Reclaimed Water
Master Plan.
Future meeting dates were set to be Tuesday, February 19, 1991 at
8:00 A.M.; Wednesday, March 20, 1991 at 3:00 P.M. and Wednesday
April 17, at 3:30 P.M, in the DRC Conference Room.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
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