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Minutes
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 20, 1990
Members Present:
William C. Jonson, Peter Reuter,
Charles DeBlaker, Harold W. Hunt, Will
Perry, Hike Foley, George Davis, Ann
Garris and Sue Espey.
Member Absent:
Ed l1azur, Jr.
A.lso Present:
T. H. Miller, Assistant Director!
Environmental; Mayor Rita Garvey, and
Viola Wasilewski (Recording ~ecretary)
The meeting Y,1as called to order at 3: 05 P. 1'1. by Chairman, Bill
Jonson, in the DRC Conference Room at the City Hall Annex on Harch
20, 1991.
Correction to minutes to add "in order to" to item 3 of Stevenson
Creek Subcomrni ttee recommendations. Item 3 to read "Modify the
current "City Plan" in order to utilize Glen Oaks to the maximum
exten t pos sible for water qua I i ty , quanti ty and environmental
benefits." Adjournment time also corrected to 10: 20 A.M.
No other corrections, minutes approved.
Mr. Johnson recognized Mayor Garvey. Mayor Garvey gave a brief
presentation on her thoughts and reasoning for having young people
involved in environmental issues. The Mayor would like to get high
school or Jr. Colleae students involved with the Environmental
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Advisory Committee. The mayor suggested that perhaps 2 or 3 young
people be selected as ex officiol non-voting members, giving them
the opportunity to hear environmental discussions. It would also
give them an opportunity to expres s their thoughts. The Mayor
wanted to know the committee's thoughts on the concept.
A discussion followed about how students would be selected. Mr.
Hunt suggested a limited number of students attending. If different
schools were to participate, one student from each school would
have official representation. Mr. DeBlaker made a motion that the
cOITmlittee have three students ex officio, participating in
commi ttee meetings as non-voting members, but able to actively
participate for discussion purposes. Mr. Reuter seconded. After
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lengthy discussion this motion was unanimously agreed upon.
Stevenson Creek Subcommittee Report
Mr. Foley reported that a Stevenson's Creek sub-committee meeting
was he ld on Ma rch 6, 1991. A report 0 f that meetin 9 was
distributed to each member. Mr. Foley went on to report that on
March 13, 1991, Tom Miller, Tom Burke of CDM, and he walked part of
the creek. Mr. Foley received a letter from Tom Burke regarding
data configuration (the natural plan) to be used for additional
compu'ter modeling along Stevenson Creek (copy attached). This
letter will be signed by Mr. Torn Miller and Mr. Mike Foley after
their review, then it will go before the EAC Committee for final
review. Mr. Mike Foley discussed his thoughts on Stevenson Creek's
design criteria for Phase II. Mr. Mike Foley expressed his
concerns about the City moving ahead I,,,ith the project \.;ithout
knowing if it follo\..;rs the City of Cleaxwater's Comprehensive
Watershed Management Plan. Tom Miller believes that the
Comprehensive Plan deals mainly with water quality issues not
flooding, although flooding issues would also be considered.
Therefore, the Stevenson Creek Project, being mainly a flood
control pro ject, would not be in conflict with a comprehensive
Watershed Management Plan. Discussion on design criteria followed.
Mr. Jonson, stated that the committee
according to a natural plan and get the
discussion at a future meeting.
would like to remodel
comments for continued
Environmental Manaqement Group Proqram
Mr.. Tom Miller briefed the committee on the contents of the
Environmental Management Group Comprehensive Environmental
Management Programs and Reorganization Plan booklet that was mailed
to each committee member. Mr. Miller informed the members that the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
applications are required in May 1991. Mr. Miller commented on how
some of the funds would be spent on dif ferent functions and
progrems of the City. He also discussed the new positions that will
need to be filled. A discussion ensued and Mr. Miller attempted to
a~swer que2~ions of committee members. Mr. Miller notified the
members that the City of Clearwater has been designated as a medium
cit.~", in conjunction with Pinellas County.
Mr. Reuter stated that the city sewer inlets did not have traps.
Mr. Miller explained the city's stormwater boxes (collectors).
Serve as a sediment hop before drainage into the underground
storm\'later pipe system. A discussion followed regarding other
forms availa.ble for water quality treatment.
Mr. Foley asked about present water quality in area.
Mr. Miller
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stated that information on this was not available at this time.
Mr. Jonson requested Torn Miller to give the committee status
reports of projects as they come along.
Mr. Foley requested in which manner Mr. Miller would like comments
on the Environmental Management Group report. Mr. M~ller stated
that he can be called at any time. Mr. Jonson requested that the
committee be made aware of any comments made by Mr. Foley.
Mr. Jonson made an inquiry about the retention ponds that Terry
Finch was to present. The issue of existing stormwater ponds was
discussed.
Mr. Mi 1Ier j.nf ormed Ms. Garris and the commi ttee tha t the City ~s
considering using water that normally collects into the Lake Battle
to form a regional retention system, pond or lake in the downtown
area, consistent with any downtown redevelopment. This would be an
aesthetic addition to the downtown area, which would attract
businesses, etc., as well as provide water quality protection
before it gets into the Clearwater harbor. Mayor Garvey stated
that the City has also asked for State funding through the SWIM
program as a pilot program.
The next sub- committee meeting will be scheduled by Mr. Mike Foley
and Mr. Tom Miller.
Ms. Garris informed the committee that the billboard ordinance was
endangered by a bill in Tallahassee. Ms. Garris presented
literature on this. Mayor Garvey stated that the City already
pas sed a resol ution opposing the bill. To be presented to the
commission meeting for public to know.
Mr. Miller requested that the time of meetings to be changed from
3:00 P.M. to 4:00 p.m. Mr. Miller indicated that this time routine
conflicted with Departmental Staff Meetings. The Committee agreed.
Next meeting was scheduled for A.pril 17, 1991 at 4:00.
Mr. DeBlaker made motion to adjourn meeting, Mr. Perry seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 4:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by Viola Wasilewski, Recording Secretary
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