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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
JUNE 7TH, 1989
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9:00 AM
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MINUTES
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Wednesday, June 7, 1989
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Members Absent
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Robert Bickerstaffe
Lawrence Lindner
Rose Moore
Phoebe Moss
Faye Sol lid
Enuna Whitney
The regular meeting of the Beautification Committee was held in
the Parks and Recreation Conference Room at the City Hall Annex on
Wednesday, June 7, 1989.
Eugenia Berry
Penethia Mack - Excused
Joel Duling - Excused
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Phoebe Moss welcomed new member, Mrs. Faye Sollid to the
Committee and heard the purpose of the Beautification Committee.
Balan Brown, Clearwater Garden Club, and Ream Wilson, Director of
Parks ,and Recreation, were also in attendance as guests.
The Minutes of the May 'Meeting were approved as amended
-correction to It Adopt-A-LotIt to lIAdopt-A-Parktl.
Correspondence
Phoebe Moss read the letter from Mayor Garvey regarding Outdoor
Advertising Legislation which was discussed by Committee members.
Rose Moore stated that the Amortization Bill has been approved.
Lisa Lanza, former Beautification Chairman, submitted a letter to
the Committee regarding a Highway Beautification matching grant fund.
The City of Tampa sought and received a Highway Beautification Grant
,for beautification of the Courtney Campbell Causeway which was matched
with volunteer man hours for lahar. Mr. Wilson said the Clearwater
Chamber of Commerce is encou~aging the City of Clearwater to landscape
the Clearwater side of the Causeway. Mrs. Moss asked if the
Department of Transportation would become involved in the Causeway
Beautification. Mr. Wilson responded that DOT's primary purpose is to
move automobiles and that whoever is responsible for planting on the
Causeway must also be responsible for maintaining it. Mr. Wilson
suggested that the Beautification Committee may want to express
,\support for the project and Emma Whitney suggested the Committee also
Jlook into this same grant for the Memorial Causeway. Mr. Wilson
stated he would look into the possibility of Clearwater receiving
monies from the state for beautifying these causeways and will report
back. to commi1;tee. Mr. Bickerstaffe ~oved that we look into th~\.~f'" ":~~~f~
fund~ng . Mot~on was seconded and carr ~ed . ':, :,.':, ~ .;::~'r ," "..1
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Christmas Decorations - Emma Whitney stated that she would
continue to keep in contact with Keith Crawford regarding decorations.
phoebe Moss asked Mr. Wilson if the twinkle lights could be used
this year. Mr. Wilson gave an overview to Committee members of the
streetscape project; there will be electric and water available.
Environmental/Public Works - Phoebe Moss informed new members
that this Subcommittee assists Alan Mayberry in reviewing landscape
plans of individual businesses as time permits to keep the landscape
up to code. Mr. Wilson informed the Committee that the Sanitation
Division is responsible for investigating private property complaints
and the caller does not have to give his/her name. He also explained
that homeowners are responsible for right of way properties that are
adjacent to their homes and the City maintains all right-of-ways
adjacent to City property.
Sparkling Clearwater/Recycling - Emma Whitney stated that this
program is going to be a very important part of the Committee's work.
She is on the board of the Clearwater Marine Science Center which is a
major drop off for recyclables. Neighborly Senior Services is also a
major provider of this program and Moccasin Lake Park is another drop
off for recyclables.
Emma Whitney asked if the City is going to be giving talks on
their recycling program so the public will be aware of how to recycle.
Mr. Wilson responded that Wayman Pearson, Sanitation Superintendent,
is involved in this and is available to speak with Committee members
on this topic. Emma Whitney will invite Mr. Pearson to the July
meeting.
Awards - Phoebe asked Mrs. Whitney about the Beautification Award
for Wings. Mrs. Whitney will present the award to Wings personally
and contact Birgitt Dowd regarding a press release. This procedure by
a project chairperson will be used for all future publicity.
Old Business - (Election of Chairman) Rose Moore moved that Phoebe
Moss serve as Committee Chairman for one year. Motion was seconded
and carried.
Letter to Ream Wilson recognizing the new Parks and Recreation
projects recently done in the city was read for Committee approval.
Letter will be sent with copies to Mark Roether, Nursery
S,uperintendent and City Manager's Office. It was suggested that
letters drafted for Committee approval be typed by a Committee member;
zerox copies can be made by the secretary.
Phoebe Moss asked Larry Lindner if the Downtown Clearwater
Association needed the Committee's assistance in conjunction with
parade. Mr. Linder informed us none was needed.
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,Adopt a Park letter was discussed. Mr. Lindner suggested that
the City's Street ,Tree Program (hardwood trees only) be included.
, Phoebe Moss suggested inclUding information on recycling programs.
This letter would be sent to HO~'1owner's Associations. Rose Moore
'motioned to table the letter until the July Meeting1 motion was
seconded and carried.
~ Business Committee members signed a thank you card to be sent
to ,Lisa Lanza for serving as Chairman of the Committee for one and a
,haif years. Mr. wilson suggested a certificate of appreciation be
" Bent to Lisa Lanza 1 Coromi t tee approved.,
Rose Moore asked Mr. Wilson about the Pinellas Trails project and
,'the City'sinvolvernent; he responded that construction will begin in
January. Members discussed' the effect that it will have on the city
,'arid, its residents.
.... Mr. 'Bickerstaffe moved for adjournment. Motion was seconded and
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.,\:,:i,'.': 'Meeting adjourned at 10:55 .a.m.
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