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CLEARWATER NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
104th Regular Meeting
December 8, 1992
Clearwater City Hall Annex
DRC Conference Room
MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
Cherry Harris
Ralph Linn
Rudy Miller, vice Chairman
Mollie Stephenson
Willie Brewton
(A) Milly Joplin
(P) Fred Infinger
(A) Robert Mitchell
(P) Darrell Collins, Chairman
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Others present:
Michael Holmes, city Steve watry, City
Jim Polatty, Planning and Development Director
Abdon Pallasch
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Darrell Collins
at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Willie Brewton.
2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
3. Michael Holmes presented a draft copy of the GPR to the NAC
for review and future comments by next meeting date. Discussion
included identifying differences between this GPR and previous
GPR's. Differences included the City's Infill Housing Program,
",~,./ acquisition, disposition and demolition activities.
4. Ralph Linn opened discussion on the City policy of
reprogramming funds not utilized as listed in GPR. city's policy
requires NAC and public notification if changes meet substantial
change criteria. Final statement amendments also require NAC and
public notification as identified in the City' s Cit~zen
Participation Plan.
5. cherry Harris and Millie Joplin questioned the policy of
amending program to fund agencies who may need additional funds
above those already allocated. City staff spoke of existing policy
which addresses this question. It included mid-year program
amendments and the city's social service grant.
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6. Steve Watry presented a status report on the rehabilitation
program. Report included information on a new program that has
been established to provide funding of up to $5,000 to address
rehabilitation problems on homes that staff has determined to be in
need of additional repair. Funds would be made available on case-
by-case basis.
His report also included information on the formulation of a
Housing Committee which would meet on an as needed basis to discuss
their role in the rehabilitation program. Those in attendance
included Jim Polatty, steve Watry, Dixie Walker-Duncan, Ralph Linn,
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Millie Joplin, Michael Burke, and Paul and Laurie Shuman. Willie
Brewton joined the Housing Committee. Housing Committee will
report to NAC during regular meetings.
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7. A status report on the consultant's study was also presented
by steve Watry.
8. Motion was made by Ralph Linn and seconded by Millie Joplin to
accept the city's policy and procedure for complaint resolution.
9. Darrell Collins introduced Ms. Joanne Watson to the members to
discuss her rehab project. Ms Watson expressed concern about a
lien placed on her property by prior contractors and stated
problems associated with her rehab project. Problems stated
included unlicensed contractors, poor workmanship and inadequate
living conditions while the work was ongoing.
Mr. Brewton questioned what could be done to complete the
proj ect. The carom! ttee determined that the contractor for the job,
Designwise Building contractors, Inc. would be given the
opportunity to complete any items remaining from the original
contract, and that the city would fund any work which is not the
responsibility of the contractor.
This would be accomplished as a Change Order, with no new
contract required. As an option, Ms. Watson could obtain obtain a
different contractor, with the City to pay an equivalent amount of
new funds as would have been paid to Designwise. Ms. Watson would
be responsible for cost of items which Designwise would complete at
no additional cost.
city staff stated that they will speak with the City Attorney
to investigate the liens. Ms. Watson expressed her unwillingness
to sign any contract to get the job underway with a waiver of
liability clause.
Ms. Watson agreed to meet with Housing committee and her
contractor. Housing committee will report at the next regular NAC
meeting.
10. The date of the next meeting was scheduled for January 12,
1993.
11. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 P.M.
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