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"Call to Order
, Approval of Minutes of September 2, 1981 '
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Update on Beautification Status of North and S~uth Greenwood
Areas - Don Jass, Planner II, Community Development Department
2'. ,:' Report on Status of Wildwood Median Changes - Bill Voght,
," Nursery' Superintendent,' Parka & Recreation Department
Introduction of New Members
:2~": ,It'ems'"To Be . Introduced By Members
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 7, 1981
The Beautification Conunittee held their regular monthly meeting in
the Parks and Recreation offices at the City Hall Annex, 10 South Missouri
Avenue, on October 7, 1981. Members present were Mr. D. C. SnoyenboB,
Chairman, Mr. Frank Krome, Mrs. Rita Canan, Mrs. Ruth Hiencman, Miss
Louise Keppie, Mr. Jack Siebentha1er and Dr. Jack Rothman. Those members
excused were Mrs. Connie Lundeen, Mrs. Virginia Custer and Mrs. Billie Clark.
. Also absent was Dr. Berry. Also a.ttending we1:'e Mr. Bill Voght and Mr. Don
Jass, Planner II, of the Community Development Department. Mr. Ream Wilson
was unable to attend because of prior commitments.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:35 AM.
Mr. Krame made a motion to accept the Minutes of the September 2, 1981
meeting 8S submitted, seconded by Mr. Siebenthaler, carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Snoyenbos said that Mrs. Clark, at the last Committee meeting,
raised the question as to what has been happening in the way of beauti-
fication in the North and South Greenwood communities. The Committee
had met with community representatives to discuss clean-up campaigns and
solicited Mr. Jass's help as he has charge of housing in those two areas.
Mr. Snoyenbos introduced Mr. Jass and asked him to update the committee
on activities in the areas.
Mr. Jass said that the Committee's efforts were not in vain as some
interest was triggered, with two cleanup sessions being held since the
Committee first brought up the subject. The first year was successful
and'in the second year it was handled at the local level. This year, with
cutbacks in government financing, Hr. Jass spent six weeks there but the
program was not carried out. Prizes were offered, but never awarded as the
effort was not organized, enough. There was interest in continuing with the
suggestion that it be on a monthly basis,. Mr. Jass said that as you go up
Greenwood, ,the area past the railroad tracks has been cleaned up and is
loo~ing better, but that a lot of it requires a one on one effort with
neighbors who are interested. The neighborhood and housing unit has been
working with people, but they have problems with other neighbors. Mr. Walt
Parrish is cOming into town from Tallahassee and is trying to establish a
neighborhood gardening program using City'or'County owned land with the idea
of using the Lake Bellevue aTea, which is Ross NOTton and Ed Wright Park.
Mr~' Snoyenbos asked if there was anything the Committee could do as a
suggestion or a follow-up. Mr. Jass said that a comprehensive plan is going
to be made for the. Greenwood area comprising esthetic improvements, and that
around 'the first of the year they were going to get a consultant to help
them. Hr. Krame mentioned a park where he saw two women and children who
were assigned to keep the park clean and eliminate vandalism. Mr. Snoyenbos
said that, originally, when the Committee went into the North Greenwood area,
they had'hoped to get together a group of peopleJ including someone from the
business community or the clergy, but help from them did not materialize.
Mr. Jaas said that they needed pushing as about 80% of the people in that
area are tenants. 'Dr. Rothman asked about the landlords responsibility and
Mr. SnoyenboG said there probably are some laws regayding this.
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Mrs.. Canan said that the Committee could probably follow-up with
the tree program. Mr. Snoyenbos told the Colltl11ittee that the Nursery hos
already started to propagate some of those trecs from sced. Miss Keppie
thought that the Clearwater Neighbors would be interested. Mr. Siebcntholer
asked if the situation was getting worse, holding its own,or improving in
the North Greenwood area. Mr. Joss said that slow progress was being made.
that they have a long way to go, but that it can be improved and that they
were whittling away at it slowly. Mr. Jass said that a number of new
privately owned houses are being built by Clearwater Federal making low
interest mortgages to help people to own their own homes. Mr. Sicbenthaler
asked if a part of the mortgage package could include a landscaping fund.
Mr. Jass said that he would take this up with Mr. Rill Nodine at the bank
and report back to the Committee at their November meeting. Mr. Siebenthaler
queried Mr. Jass regarding a statement Mr. Jass mode that due to Regan eco-
nomics some programs were not successful. Mr. Jass explained that there
was a great deal of worry and concern among minorities and social security
recipients and this is why they were not interested in cleaning up their
area. Mr. Snoyenbos thanked Mr. JaGS for meeting with the Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Snoyenbos introduced the new members, Dr. Rothman and Miss Keppie.
Mr. Snoyenbos said that Mr. Voght would report on the Wildwood median changes
that have been planned and asked if there is anything new about the Tract 20
Countryside Park. Mr. Voght said the Wildwood medians were landscaped by
U.S. Homes some time ago and some material has since deteriorated. The plan
was to remove some beds while upgrading others. Some plant areas will re-
main along wit~ sod and regrading.
Mr. Voght said that U.S. Homes has completed a temporary access road
to the park at Tract 20. Quite a few of the facilities, such as an all
purpose concrete court, irrigation, and playground equipment are in and
the park should be ready shortly. Mr. Voght also said that quite a bit of
work has been done at the Eddie C. Moore Recreation Complex. The irrigation
system, back stops, circular fencing and four diamonds are in.
Mr. Siebenthaler said that four areas are of concern to him as far as
landscaping and maintenance is concerned. The first of these are the
medians on the recently open:d Belcher Roa.d Extension by the Top of the
. World condominium complex~ Mr. Voght stated that those medians are owned
and mowed'by the County, and the frequency of mowing is up to them. Second-
ly, on Missouri Avenue by the Sunshine Mall, the medians are the worst look-
ing in the City. Mr. Voght suggested that all of that material be removed
and replaced with sod. Thirdly, the Court Street area is the highest
maintenance piece of real estate in the City and should be replaced with
grass end trees. Fourthly, the mediana on Island Way. Mr. Siebenthaler
felt that the first median should be used as an example. Mr. Voght is to
check with Mr. Mulholland. Mrs. Canan said that recommendations were made .(\
by the Civic Association relating to flowering trees and palms.
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Mr. Snoyenbo8 stated that they had time for some discussion and
suggestions from the members, but first had the secretary read a letter
to and reply from the City Manager regarding the naming of an official
tree for the City of Clearwater. The City Manager is busy with the
budget at the prescnt time nnd will review the Committee's suggestion
at a later date.
Mr. Krame suggested putting brick on the medians on Missouri Avenue.
. but it was stated that this required many manpower hours and tbe City did
not have enough men available to perform this work at the present time.
Miss Keppie stated that she enjoyed the meeting and felt very honored
to be a member of the Committee.
Mrs. Hiencman spoke' of a privately owned motel on the beach which
she felt is an eyesore since it is the first motel seen upon entering
South Beach. Mrs. Hieneman was aware 'that work is being done on this
motel but asked if the City could make them move along at a faster pace.
Mrs. ,Canan mentioned working with the Beach Civic Association.
Mr. Siebenthaler wanted to make an apology to the Committee regarding
an interview he had, which.appeared in the newspaper, concerning a city
tree which turned out as a controversy.
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Dr.. Rothman said that he had enjoyed the meeting.
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Mr. Snoyenbos said that for the benefit of the new Committee members.
the meetings usually run from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. However, if there is
not extensive material to cover, the meetings end earlier.
, Mr. Voght said there had been a meeting with Mr. Turnburke of D.O.T.
about planting palms on, the State Road 60 Causeway. He will come by and
give the resolution and agreement to Mr. Wilson so that they can be checked
',with our legal departme~t an'd mauager's office. Mr. Snoyenbos explained
to . the. new members that on different occasions the Committee goes out on
field trips and that the one 'on'the Causeway 'was one of those trips~
Dr~ Rothman' volunteered his van for' future trips.
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Mr. Siebenthaler made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 AM,
seconded by Mrs. Canan, carried unanimously.
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