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TOWN MEETING
November 21, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King
Center with the following members present:
Rita Garvey
Don Winner
Richard Fitzgerald
Absent:
Lee Regulski
William Nunamaker
Also present:
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Clerk
Lois Martin, Vice President of the North Greenwood Association questioned
what plans the city has that affects the North Greenwood area. It was stated
that a plan has been put together for the North Greenwood commercial district
and the commission has just received a report regarding housing in the area.
Talmadge' Rutledge of the North Greenwood Association expressed concerns that
condemning houses puts some individuals in a bad position as they are not
economically able to replace the house or rehabilitate it.
. Frank Kozdr"s complained that speeding and parking codes were not being
'enforced in.this area. He reported that police pfficers have told him that the
upper echelon in the police department have told them they do not have to do any
, more 'than' they are. He also reported regarding a burglary incident in which they
. were told by the police department to "hold the bandit."
, Johnny Long, owner.of the New Fountain complained that a building across
the street which he had been promised would be demolished has not been. He also
ques~ioned why the city is not making housing available in the area when there
are many vacant buildings there. He stated he has filed formal charges against
.the dispatcher in an incident last week in which they reported an individual with
a m'achinegun and another individual with a nine millimeter gun and the call was
sent to ,Largo. Officer, Frank Pirolio stated this is being investigated by
internal affairs.
Mr. Long also expressed concern that the planning department was unaware
. . of.'the sidewalks and parking lots included in the Penny for Pinellas referendum
'. which passed and stated there is a dire need for these in the Greenwood area and
. asked that they be expedited.
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Muhammad Abdur-Rahim, president of the North Greenwood Association
presented a list of questions to the commission and requested that responses be
sent to the North Greenwood Association. The list of questions is attached to
these minutes as Exhibit A.
Several people spoke emphasizing the need for additional police officers
and higher visibility of police in the area, and the need for 24 hour manning
of the Greenwood substation. They stated the drug problem needs to be addressed.
Concerns were expressed regarding the number of police officers on the beach and
it was recommended that some of them be brought over to the Greenwood area to
provide additional protection. A request was made that the noise meter be used
in the area for "boom boomll cars. And a recommendation was made that individuals
arrested for incidents such as bottle throwing be required to clean up broken
glass in the area.
Talmadge Rutledge requested that the Utilities Department be investigated
as they are mistreating people, particularly in the accounts division. The way
in which people are billed was questioned.
He also requested an investigation of from where the idea to sell the gas
division came.
Officer Frank Pirolio spoke regarding the efforts of the police department
in the area and requested that people be patient and work with the police
department.
, Yacub Balil, of the North Greenwood Association stated that members of
the North Greenwood Association are trying to get telephone numbers in the area
unlisted as they are beinp used by the drug dealers. He requested assistance
from the city'commission 1n this matter.
Ms. Keith, of the Greenwood Panthers stated that they need a concession
stand at the Greenwood Panther1s field. She stated the city is saying that they
have to pay $10,000 dollars for a pumping station before this concession stand
can be constructed. She requested that these costs be waived. Mr. Rahim
indicated that the request for a waiver is because they feel the cost is "way
'out of line."
Mrs. Martin reported that she will be seeking cooperation from the city
.regarding a project for children at risk. The children are taught and given
'experience in work situations.
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Joyce and Vinn Greco questioned the status of the Stevenson I s Creek Project
and expressed concerns that opposition that has been raised will cause delays
in the project. Mayor Garvey and Commissioner Winner responded saying that storm
water has to be addressed and that we are addressing environmental concerns.
Mrs. Martin questioned whether or not the project would include the entire creek
or stop at Betty lane.
Charles Rutledge raised a question regarding the status of Missouri Avenue
extension and Alternate 19. The commission members present indicated a time
frame for this is uncertain at this time.
Johnny Long questioned demolitions taking place on either side of the
Pinellas Trails route and expressed concerns that buildings need to be built
back~
Dennis Cooper thanked Officer Pirolio for helping to clear out a situation
regarding drug activity on Sundays on Palmetto Street. He suggested that the
Greenwood 'Panther I s be allowed to participate in the spring training parking
program at Jack Russell Stadium in order to obtain additional revenues.
, Mr~ Balil raised a question regarding what can be done when drug dealers
or drug. people no longer take' notice of task force actions. The mayor
recommende~ that. there be a joint meeting between the North Greenwood
Association, theNMCP, and the pol ice department to talk about what can be
done ~ .
. 'Johnny Long questioned whether or not palm trees would be placed back on
North Greenwood Avenue and it was indicated that this is part of the renovation
'. plan. of the North Greenwood conunercial district.
. Th~ 'meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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