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CLEARWATER NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
110th Regular Meeting
May 25, 1993
Clearwater City Hall Annex
DRC Conference Room
MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
Cherry Harris
Ralph Linn
Rudy Miller, Vice
Richard Kinseher
Willie Brewton
Ri~hard Kinseher
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Millie Joplin
Fred Infinger
Robert Mitchell
Darrell Collins,
Mary Heard
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Other present: James Polatty and Ginny Larcom, both City Staff.
Charlie Mann and Martha Skelton, guests.
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Darrell Collins
7:35 p.m. He then gave a short invocation.
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Jim Polatty explained the system staff used for arriving at the
funding dollars for the, Public Service Agencies. He gave a
cursory explanation of the spreadsheet containing recommendation
of staff (each member had a copy); reminding them that there is
a ~5% cap on Public Service (a copy of the HUD 570.202 is
attached to these Minutes). He suggested that if the need
existed elsewhere, some funds could be taken from Infill;
conversely, any overage, should be delegated to Infill.
Jim also commended Michael Holmes on all the work that went into
this application procedure. The members agreed.
Discussion of rezoning 501 N. Greenwood for Sgt. Allen Moore
Community Partnership. Jim Polatty responded that even if the
City Commissioners agreed to the rezoning, he feels that
Pinellas Planning Council would reject it. (There was further
discussion later in the meeting)
Millie Joplin announced her intention to abstain from voting on
item #34 (Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation), in order
to avoid possible conflict of interest.
Darrell Collins requested the guests introduce themselves'~nd
state .a few facts about the agency they represented: ."..
a. Charlie Mann of Community Service Foundation, recapped the
services they provide. He extolled the "Neighbors II training and
education components; this program provides financial education
assistance for home-buyers. He stated that the CRA law ensures
that banks work with people who need education in this area.
This is the second year of this {Neighbors} program.
b. Martha Skelton of Community pride stated their very real
need. The Holt building is 3S years old, and is o~en all the
time (even the Fourth of July this year), and in dJ.re need of
renovation and improvement. She had questions concerning the
Social Service Grant: how is eligibility determined... how to
apply. Jim Polatty recommended that she speak with Eleanor
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Breland .- (City staff), and complete the application which was
recently mailed to possible applicants.
Since the City doesn't allow nepotism, a question was raised
about it in subrecipients. It appears to be a double standard.
Ralph Linn motioned that it be investigated as to whether HUD
had any rule against it. Second by Millie Joplin. Carried
unanimously. The committee feels that policy should be set.
7. As a matter of interest, Jim Polatty stated that there was
question whether the Greenwood Panthers would be able to meet
the low/moderate income standard.
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8. Discussion ensued concerning North Greenwood Association (NGA).
It was suggested that an Agreement of Lease (with an option to
buy) be negotiated between NGA and the owner of the old Plaza
Theater, and that the purchase price be included at the time of
the lease. Fred Infinger made a motion to that effect, second
by Ralph Linn, and carried unanimously.
9. Regarding Latch~ey Services for Children: the committee
speculated who 1S responsible for water that floods this
property. since Clearwclter tax-dollars are directed to the
storm water runoff, it should be determined whose responsibility
it is. Ralph Linn motioned that this matter be looked into,
second by Millie Joplin, motion carried unanimously.
10. There was discussion concerning Community Housing Resource
Board. Although the Committee felt there are enough agencies
which deal with the problem, Jim Polatty assured them that no
one else does auditinq on discrimination.
11. Concerning the application of Pinellas Habitat for Humanity:
Ralph Linn motioned that they be funded for $25,000. on the
condition that the money be used in North Greenwood, and that
the City buy lots for them. Cherry Harris seconded, and the
motion carr1ed unanimously.
12. Fred Infinger motioned that any surplus or shortfall of funds be
attached to the Rehab Program. Second by Ralph Linn, carried
unanimously.
13. Recommendations by each member present, and by Richard Kinseher
in absentia, were tabulated. The results were announced to'~he
meeting at large and accepted as correct. A copy of the NAC
recommendations is attached to these Minutes.
14. Chairman requested that any new business be tabled for the next
meeting. This was unanimously approved by the members present.
15. Next meeting set for two weeks: June 8 in the DRC Conference
Room of the Annex building at 7:30 P.M.
16. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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