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':'.C.l ,l ~J ,,~,:.; )" ~, ~~ '.:r "', ". . >:~~: :.," ,. ~. ., . ~ I". ~:. , (t' ;.~." . . , .' , ,., . ;, I..~,"\ ,;~ !? I.. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1974 The meeting of the Beautification Committee for the month of September, 1974, was called to order at 9:30 a.m. in the offices of the Director of Parks and Recreation at 10 South Missouri, clearwater, Florida. Present were: Albert P. Rogers, Chairman; Mesdames Mary E. Stieneker and Juanita Anderson; Miss Grace E. Smith, Gil Whitton, Larry W. Lord, Frank Marchiselli, Bob McMichael, William Voght, Ream Wilson, Alan smith and Patrick Tracy. Those not present were: Messrs: Tom Shepard, Forrest Watson, Jr., George A. Donatello, and Eddie C. Moore. Also attending were Mr. Alexander & Mr. Fourman. and Mr. Kruse. Chairman Rogers called for approval of the minutes of the August, 1974 meeting approved as mailed. Mr. Fourman asked that a correction be made of record about the statement in second paragraph from bottom of Page 2, concerning as follows: IIMr. Fourman stated members of his church and himself had formed a clean-up and weeding party....1I Mr. Fourman stated no church group was involved. Correction herewith noted. The Minutes were then approved by the Committee. chairman Rogers.next read from Resolution No. 69-108, creating a city of Clearwater Beautification committee Setting Forth Its . Responsibilities and Membership-- more specifically point out Reso- lution No.2, wherein is stated the city's areas of representation and who are to make up the Beautification Committee. It was brought to,the COmmittee's attention that terms of committeemen, Mr. H. S. Lawrence (representing the Downtown Development Authority) and Mr. Clark Palmer (representing the Gulf-to-Bay Motor Court Association) had expired in August, 1974, and replacements would have to be presented to.the Mayor at the earliest possible date. Miss Grace Smith who represents the Clearwater Woman's clUb also had term expiring in August, 1974 and was asked to continue in that capacity by Chairman Rogers. Miss 8mi th graciously::' agreed to do so. It was stated a replace~ent representative for the Senior Citizens Services due to Mr. Frank Schebler's recent resignation would be presented to the Mayor before the week was out. The next items of business was the Bench program. Mr. Rogers stated he had made a survey the Sunday prior to this meeting of benches on the way.. to the Beach as well as the Beach areas. All benches have been reslatted and that area is in good order. Mr. Rogers also recounted his recent survey of the Crest Lake Park area, remarking that it is amazing how many people patronize that park. He had counted 15 benches in the area, all needing to be reslatted, requiring 105 slats to do the job. Mr. Smith, ~arks Superintendent, was asked if any surplus slats were available and how this could be accomplished. Mr. Smith replied there were not enough slats in reserve to do this work; the balance would have to come after the first of October when the new budget goes into effect. '.') . '1' . . . , I , ~ ,; ,. ", ',! . (J /. '~ It ~+~ Mr. Rogers further reported that Stevenson Park has two benches which have been repainted. It was his suggestion that one should be transferred to the beach area. A bench is also needed at Venetian Orive and Ft. Harrison for the bus people. Everything to the north of town is in very nice shape. However, Mr. Rogers continued south on Ft. Harrison from Cleveland to Parks street on to south of the city limits, only five (5) benches are along that strip. He inquired if more could be installed. Mr. smith informed the committee that the only time more benches can be installed is through citizens. request for sarne. The Chairman also pointed out that on Cleveland Street between the Capital Theatre to Cleveland plaza, there are 40 benches which need attention in regard to reslatting and concrete ends needing repair work done. A discussion followed wherein Mr. Rogers told of how some of his own men had done work on benches. He asked if there was a possibility of Mr. Eddie Volland in the Maintenance Division, assisting in getting city manpower to get painting done or possibilities of having benches removed in groupings on trucks, taken to a central area shops for fast spray painting to facilitate completing this job. Mr. Ream Wilson, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, said he would look into the matter and discuss same with Mr. Voiland who has also been plagued with manpower shortages and would try to have a report for the Committee by next meeting. Chairman Rogers called the committee's attention to a recent article on mangrove planti~gs. He suggested that resettings of mangrove plants along the bulkhead lines in the Edgewater area might afford favorable interim assistance from the standpoint of looks until further accomplishments could be done on the Edgewater project. A brief discussion followed on other good plantings for this purpose. The sUbject of progress on the Edgewater project continued. Mr. Rogers stated to his knowledge this project is still resting on the desks in Tallahassee but it was known that a Mr. Monte DeOcka of the Department of Transportationls Regional Offices in Tallahassee had this project ready to present to the State. Mrs. Juanita Anderson, representing the Edgewater Drive Association, commented that more rUble was needed in the area as had the delivery of more been long expected, that unsightly piles of dirt still remained along the drive area with weeds growing up among the present ruble and dirt, giving it an even more unpleasant sight for passersby to behold. At a later time during the meeting there was further discussion concerning money allocations and allotments still in effect under the 1970 G.O.B. program for the Edgewater Drive project. It was deter- mined, and the Committee was assured that the original $30,000.00 grant remained in effect and was available on draws basis until expended and this grant does not expire~ $19,100.00 remains unexpended at this time. - 2 - " o '1 .~ " , ';;,"(t. ,~, , . ~ c, ." " . '~~ ~ (' \:} .. .' " ' :"..;-.l-,c.' Mr. Wilson was aSKed the statuB of various projects with regard to the Capital Improvement programs under the new budget discussed at a meeting of the commissioners the day before. Mr. Wilson said for the information of the Committee, the city commission will have a hearing on Monday night, September 9, at 7:00 p.m. People are urged and welcome to attend and learn about the Capital Improvement Programs as well as information on operation of the budget. The meeting will be held at the City chambers--and anyone interested in attending are welcome to go. Mr. Alexander and Mr. Kruse indicated they planned to attend, if possible. Mr. Wilson informed the Committee of the several projects which have been allocated funds: The ~od Valley park, Haines Road Park, and Kings Highway. The Number Two project approved is the McMullen Park area, which consists of 20 a~resr specifications are being drawn up to let for bids. The Martin Luther King project (recreation building located behind the Clearwater Comprehensive Junior High School) is progressing well with the recreational building facilities almost completed. Mr. William Voght, city Nursery, will be working on the landscaping of this area. Dedication ceremonies should take place some time in November. They are trying to get representatives from toe Martin Luther King Foundation for this dedication program. This complex is a much needed facility and will be a fine addition to the city. In regard to further beautification programs, the city Annex layout is progressing. It has been found there are a lot more planter spaces than anticipated. Messrs. Tracy and Voght agree they are going to be able to make this a nicely landscaped area in due time. Among. the Capital Improvement programs projects funds available under the 1970 G.O.B. grant discussed was recommended funds beginning in October for the Softball complex in the area of $225,000.00. It was stated many people want these facilities, but there is also the feeling that quite a few might not feel this money should be spent that way but rather spread for more neighborhood-type facilities. This will come before the Monday evening commissioners' Hearing and will be discussed. Any opinion of the Public can be expressed at that time. other priority fund grants enumerated were: a 235 Housing project, Valencia Park, and Del Oro Park south of Kapok Tree on Haines Road. ~other project in the planning stages, is an area just behind the City Annex which has been purchased by the city, on which now sits an old school building to be demolished in the near future, to make way for city owned trucks officed at the Annex. Some of the land will be used for this purpose and it is now planned about a 100 x 100 foot area will be used as a playground area for the children who are engulfed by the heavily trafficked borders of Greenwood, Cleveland, Missouri and 'court streets. The area will be landscaped surrounded. - 3 ~r.i,II::::'; ',' "<:~ , ,r, - ''ii,' < , , .,', . ' '".. i ' '" <' L" ,,: '. ~ ., .' .., .' D" '1 ,>,1.,' " ..... ,'. It was stated the parks and Recreation Board had been asked to deal only with the most needed projects. other projects will fall into other funding sources. Mr. William Voght as well as Mr. Wilson spoke to the Committee about two areas which will shortly be completed in regard to landscaping and beautification programs--the Police Station and across from it~ the Fire Station. These facilities have furnished most of their own landscaping materials. Mr. Voght reported they were receiving considerable donations of marvelous' plant materials, but more was always needed. He said that if anyone on the Conunittee knew of others not aware of the donation program~ to please so advise them of the city's needs and let them know the city would provide removal and soil replacement for acceptable plantings, all of which save the City a tremendous amount of money and serve a very beneficial beautification contribution to Clearwater. Mr. Voght also stated he would like to thank Mr. Gil Whitton for his great assistance in determining a Canary Island weavil infestation in one of five very nice palm trees owned by the City. His assistance helped to save four other trees as well as saving the City much time and money in determining the cause of a disease which could spread into valuable trees. Mr. Arthur Kruse of the clearwater Beach Association inquired if there had been any thing projected for the Yacht ClUb property. Mr. Wilson explained there had been a discussion on that at the Commissioner's meeting the day before and that there was just so much money for the next year and unfortunately there was no money being allocated at this time for the Yacht Club, nor the Youth Center next year. A further discussion ensued about improving plans to incorporate the Yacht Club and Mandalay Park into one project and complex. It was agreed that such a matter should be considered and a new plat plan drawn up to show this possibility. It was further agreed this is anouher subject which could be brought up at the Monday night hearing. Mr. Kruse and Mr. Rogers stated people of the Beach area should indeed be en- couraged to attend the.hearing and express their views. Mr. Rogers complimented Mr. patrick Tracy, city Forester, on his handling of acknowledgment of Mr. Waller Smith's contribution to the city of the sable palms, stating his friend, Mr. Smith had expressed his appreciation of same. Mr. Tracy was also asked about the maple tree farm; he replied it was located east of the city, approximately 40 acres. - 4 - :i" ;' " :Y:~&}Y'I';'."':'.<'.'-".<1 :' :" j~,;,.. .. . k:::'. . ~r'. ' . s.r::~ .~ '-<..0; ,. , .::,1,: '\ . . jr" ~I ':~, . 1,:(.-, ~t)".,;. 1(:::,,'0. ~'T" .' .. It~~:~~~~~e~i~~~s~~: ;~~;:~t c~:~e~~~n:a~;e d~:i~:~~~~e I'~~~~~:~s .. not",uBual with most of. the beautification projects--for example the '.:!.~:~.\.~.:.,~;i.,:.~..:"~'.::",',':,,,:;,".: problems 'involved. wi th acquis:Ccion of properties as well as getting : State approval of the bulkhead line. (The crest Lake area was also ~t'i:f;"'... ",'. .:::~ ::~ a~:~::~:;~:::~;~:~~~::~~~:~::~~~ :~::!~:i;b~:=~!~:::ts; 6/;:..,.. ,;.:. :,.'. Chairman Rogers advised that the next meeting will be held on ({I/"":,.':-:"/ t.he, first Wednesday in October (October 2), and there being no _t;~>:'::..~,.:j' further business to come l5efore the committee, the meeting was ~:;;:;'.(.'::,',' '. adJ" ourned at 10 : 45 a.m. 1~?:,a/''''''T''~~' , ~r~~~'~'::: ::', I:;:;. ' ~';,~' ~ " '. . , , ,I . :,\.~: " < " \ ,. ..' . '~e! ;;, ... r.{;:;,....:.. -.' . ,. ~ ~~. ' > ~>' ,., .: i>::\ "',;':.:'. ~W:;>:,:" .' "/i" ....... .... 'f"'\'~""" .':'., ..\., " '~: . . ~' \-.~, ,,\~~',: . . " ,,>,:e, :,'.',." .,.~:,::/~: ;~...:,~ ';' .... ',' , ,') . .. :.' c. /'., " " ,'1'." '.;'. ; :" " <' ,,',:" , ,Je', '.1, ,I , ' ", . . t.., '" ,\j.\'~>, ~. ,~ '.'. '.' :1', . ,. . '. , . . . .,~. I : . . .. ',::," ,'i, :+,." 'i?J"O';'::', .:.:\, .' . ~h:::';':r.:c.;,., . ..' ~?{;> ,:: :.., . ... '." .. !~lt~{:.~,'.~:\>:'< ,." :, :. . :,' .. , 1~~~11'i./1,':' ,'" , " ' " . ", ~~ ~? I,". 'T .' ,..,. , r , ' , (i~t""'\':i't.....,~~,~ . . ~.' .' l ~1tL":~:';~';-j:;\ '.~',:':;' :<: ,:;;) .'...... : '.'.' :.:..':- ~,~{rl~.,., ,..,j.'..,:, '.. .:j;.' ':" . .;. ','. " , ' .'.. ') '. Albert P. Rogers, Chairman '. , " . ~ .'. , ". , ~\ '~., I. ..,. 'j '" : .'. . . ." " . I n :~ , .1. '., , .~' 5' -' , , .\ . .' , ,.