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05/19/1992 f oJ, ' . , " , .. L, " , ' ~' t.'.: ..f': ....r ~"', I' " ,', ',> ",' "',.,,' > ,'_ ,. ~,/ 'l'~"" NAC IJ ~"tIA -Wi" M t~~ Neighborhood Advisory Committee DATE ?/'f.fJ. . -j.- 1-1 / : " ' , t. ,'~"q .. . -"~ . . ~\ AGENDA CL.EARWATER NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE 99th REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL ANNEX ORe CONFERENCE ROOM Located at North End of Hall, city Hall Annex 10 SOUTH MISSOURI AVENUE TUESDAY, May 19, 1992 7:30 P.M. '( 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of minutes of previous meeting 3. Review of requests for funding 1992-93 community Development Block Grant program 4. Allocation of program income from 1990-91 program 5. Set date of next meeting (-J ........ 6. Adjourn CP/gml/A:\NACAPR.ACO Hay 4, 1992 ...........,. " '. " , " "I ' " ," i ." :' ~:ot~.....~+ .,', . NAC ,; Minutes Neighborhood Advisory Committee DATE ~.,If- ,,J. . -1- 4 3 Cherry Harris Ralph Linn Rudy Miller, Vice chairman Mollie Stephenson Willie Brewton Donna Pratt Jim Polatty," Planning and (P) Milly Joplin (P) Fred Infinger (P) Robert Mitchell (P) Darrell Collins, (P) Kathy Roshia (A) Chris papandreas, Development Director (P) (P) (P) Chairman (P) (A) city staff ......' /"" MINu'rES CLEARWATER NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE 99th Regular Meeting May 19, 1992 Clearwater city Hall Anne~ ORC Conference Room MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE others present: Bill Cantlin Danielle Taylor Rosalie Murray Sue King Efrain ortiz Sandra Davis Carole Paine Anne Garris Ervin Harris Stephen Guss Tom Clarke Ed Dickey Martha Skelton Gregg Schwartz Dr. Lynn Clark Lois Cormier Sid Klein Aseelah Harris ,r, ,.....1 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 by Vice Chairman Rudy Miller. At 7:36, Chairman Darrell Collins arrived and gave the invocation. Darrell Collins asked the members of the committee to introduce themselves to the guests. 2. Mr. Infinger asked for clarification regarding the request from Latchkey Services. A combined request was submitted for public facility and public services funding. Chris Papandreas distributed rating sheets to the members for their use in listening to funding requests from the applicants. She noted that the new policy is in effect under which the city commission will hear all requests for less than $5000. All were requested to limit their presentations to 3 minutes. 3. Anne Garris spoke in support of public services funding for Ervin's All American Youth Club. She noted that the purpose of the~club is to provide an alternative to drugs and the street for youth in the North Greem./ood neighborhood. Funding is requested for salaries and lease purchase of equipment. Mr. Linn questioned the nature of the lease purchase agreements. U Page 1 of 6 ~!J> " ' .",'. -... 4. Dr. Lynn Clark spoke in support of public services funding for the Head Injury Support Ine, which is seeking to open a residential treatment center. She noted the increase in head inj uries / principally as a result of automobile accidents. This agency has no other source of funding and has requested public facility funding from Pinellas County to renovate the building. Dr. Clark said that they will be able to use the funds requested from the City even if the County funds are not available. 5. Isay Gulley spoke in support of public services funding for Youthbuilders. This agency is attempting to restart a program to provide jobs to young people in the North Greenwood neighborhood, teach construction skills, and to renovate homes in the neighborhood. other grant proposals are being submitted, and space has been donated by a local church. Mr. Linn asked if this is a duplication of services provided at ,PTEC; Mrs. Gulley replied that this is a different program. ,>'--) --.. 6. Rosalie Murray spoke in support of public services funding for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Suncoast. She noted that this was formerly the Boys Club, but that the name was changed to reflect the inClusion of girls in their program. This summer they wi 11 be operating a program ca lIed "The ultimate Journey" for 150-170 boys and girls at the Condon Gardens location. Funds are requested for salaries, equipment and supplies. Mr. Miller asked about the relationship with the Girls Club, and was told that the two groups are totally separate, although the programs are similar. Mr. Infinger asked if there was a way to consolidate the services, and was told that this is a decision of the Board of Directors. The club is open from Monday through Friday. 6. Danielle Taylor spoke in support of public services funding for Girls Inc. She said that the club serves 50 girls and is open from Monday through Friday. The club operates a year- round tutoring program and life skills instruction. Funds are requested for salaries and benefits. separate requests were received for general support and for the tutoring program. No additional support is expected from the School Board for the tutoring program. 6. Police chief Sid Klein spoke in support of public services funding for the Police Department Law Enforcement Apprentice program. He introduced the three apprentices from the North Greenwood neighborhood who are currently employed in the program. J Page 2 of 6 1....."., ~.... " Chief Klein stated that funds obtained under the grant would ~-~, be matched by confiscated drug money. He stated a desire to expand this program. A program will start in August at St. Petersburg Junior College to train students to become fully certified police officers. Mr. Linn inquired about automatic acceptance of graduating apprentices to be placed on the police force, and Chief Klein noted the need to follow civil Service rules in hiring. 7. Sue King spoke in support of public services funding for Partners in Self Suff iciency. She noted that she has 208 Section 8 certif icates to enroll students in the program, however she has no funding for salaries. She noted that contributions are down. This program enrolls low income, largely single parent families in vocational programs at area schools. ......-... i " .....J 8. Efrain ortiz spoke in support of public services funding for Creative Care at Condon Gardens. This program currently serves children from ages 2-5. Presently there are 28 families on the waiting list. Funding for a van is requested for an intergenerational program. Currently they are using a van from the Housing Authority, but it lacks a wheelchair lift. They are looking at obtaining van services from other sources, such as Neighborly Senior Services. 9. Judy Wood-Ganesin spoke in support of public facility funding for Y\1CA of Tampa Bay. The building at 210 South Lincoln Avenue houses a teen parenting program, a day care center, and a GED preparation program. The facility has 7 air conditioning systems, only 3 of which are working. Specifically, assistance is requested for air conditioning for the 3400 square foot gymnasium. Mr. Infinger asked about the connection between the Kings Kids tutoring programs operated by YWCA and Girls clubs. These are separate programs operated in different parts of the City. Mr. Linn asked if a mortgage for the bui Iding vIas considered. The Board has not pursued this option. 10. A representative spoke in support of public facility funding for Head Start located at the James Sanderlin center. He noted that funds are requested for a building expansion and Title XX match and that no parents pay for services at this facility, which serves the North Greenwood community. Unlike many other Head Start facilities, a cash rent must be paid at this location. Currently there are 34 families on the waiting list. This program operates only during the school year. ,~ Page 3 of G 11. Carol Paine spoko in support of public facility funding for Latchkey at Condon Gardens. They are requesting funds for one toddler and tHo infant rooms, as well as space for the intergenerational program. A similar intergenerational program is operating at their facility in Tarpon Springs. 11/\;; ..~,", ' 12. No one was present from the Clearwater Housing Authority in support of the request for public facility funding. Funds were requested for air conditioning in the atrium, carpeting, and some addi tiona 1 improvements. l1r. Li nn asked if terrazzo fYooring is underneath the carpeting, however this was not known. Mr. Linn also asked if the building could be vented to improve air circulation. '-, --) 13. No one was present from Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in support of public facility funding for a multi-service center. Federal regulations forbid grants to religious organizations; if 'this grant is supported, the property would have to be transferred to a separate ownership. j 14. Martha Skelton spoke in support of public facility funding for the Community Pride North child care center. This building is over 30 years old.' The air conditioning system is 17 years old. The health department has cited the central lavatory. They would like to add bathrooms off each classroom. The total renovation cost is $120,000; $50,000 funds are requested from CDBG. \l 15. steve Miller spoke in support of public facility funding for expansion of the Wood valley recreation center. Average daily attendance is 75-85 school age children, and the operating budget is about $80,000 per year. This funding would provide a 540 square foot addition to a 3000 square foot recreation center and would eliminate the open porch which has become a nuisance area due to people congregating a'fter hours. Mr. Miller asked why this improvement was not funded by the City, and \Vas told that it is not in the capital improvements program. Mr. Infinger asked if a swimming pool is planned for east Clearwater, and was told that there is no pool proposed in the near future. Staffing at this facility is two full time and one part time, and the facility is open 6 days a week. 16. Sandra Davis spoke in support of rehabilitation funds for the Homeless Emergency Project. They have asked for $6000 from the City commission social service action fund to pay utility costs at the shelter, and for funding to rehabilitate a vacant duplex to provide transitional housing. 17. No one was present from Religious Community Services to speak in support of their request for rehabilitation funds for the Holt Avenue trailers. ~~ Page ~ of 6 19. No one was present to speak in support of the housing funds requested for Habitat for Humanity. chris Papandreas outlined the funding requests which were submitted by these agencies. Staff will recommend that Habitat continue its efforts in the North Greenwood neighborhood. :j<',t,!> '" ", ~,,'" ' ., lB. Gregg Schwart2 spoke in support of housing funding for Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation. They arc requesting funds to provide second mortgage loans and grants to create homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income families. 20. Chris Pap~ndreas provided a brief description of the requests for R.C.S. and Habitat for Humanity. 21. Charlie Mann spoke in support of housing funds for Community Service Foundation. He noted that the Foundation is 50 years old this year. ,Financial assistance, counseling, intervention for evictions and foreclosures, and classes are provided. They serve 5000-6000 persons per year, over lOOO,of which live in Clear\o,ater. Hr. I nf inger inqu ired as to what ""ould be cut if the full funds were not granted. Mr. Mann replied that he would cut staff. No renovations or other capital funding is requested. ,.-........\ 22. Isay Gulley spoke in support of housing funds for Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services. She noted that the program moved to the North Greenwood neighborhood several years ago. Previously the Savings and Loan industry was a main source of support. Currently a State grant has been awarded, however no funding has been appropriated. CNHS is a partner with the city in several housing programs. The infill housing program has a goal of 20-40 houses per year. Additional programs will assist families to purchase homes owned by absentee landlords. They are currently the only CHDO program designated for expenditure of HOME funds. An additional economic development program has been approved for small loans issued by private lenders under a "micro lending It program. Mr. Linn inquired about professional contracts, which are principally audit services. chris Papandreas noted that use of HOME funds will require deriving administrative funding from other sources, such as CDBG. Jim polatty noted that both the City and CNHS have leveraged lending from outside sources. -........; 23. Chris Papandreas offered to call the groups Hhich did not appear to find out additional information. 24. Reallocation of program income vIas continued until the next meeting. ,~ page 5 of 6 ,-"'''''\, 25. Chris Papandreas mentioned several" concerns raised by Lois Cormier which were the subject of a newspaper article in the Clearwater Leader. These concerns were that the advertisement for the public hearing on the Grantee Performance Report was not advertised in accordance with the citizen Participation Plan, that there was an error in the text of the ad, and that citizens are not being informed that they may bring complaints to the Neighborhood Advisory committee. She noted that the citizen Participation Plan was last revised in 1984 and is out of date in that it calls for advertising in the Clearwater Sun. Currently the city advertises in the Tampa Tribune, however Mrs. Cormier feels that this is not adequate notice. Mr. Polatty noted that the main issue is effective communication, and that advertising is a supplement to the other efforts, such as direct notices, word of mouth, etc. The committee noted that there is a need to revise the citizen Participation plan to present an advertising program.' Mr. Infinger suggested that \ole look into bulk mail to inform citizens, and it was also suggested that utility bill stuffers be used. The consensus \.;a5 to discuss this at the next meeting. Mr. Linn stated that he felt that the city is doing a good job. .. I! i:~ \' , 26. The next meeting was set for May 26 at 7:30 p.m. 27. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. "...-\ ,'J A:\5-22NAC.HIN 5/22/92 CP/gml 'J Page 6 of 6