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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 15, 1995
Present:
Mike Foley
Jill Melkonian
Allan Stowell
Anne Garris
Whitney Gray
Tom Miller
Gwen Legters
Bill Held
Lisa Lanza
Alan Smith
Chair
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Asst. Director of Engineering/Environmental..
Board Reporter
Harbormaster
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall. To provide continuity,
the items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
Minutes Approval - October 18, 1995
Member Gray moved to approve the minutes as corrected on page one, removing the
name of Leslie Dougal Sides from the list of those present. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
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Confirm Agenda - Establish Consent and Regular Agenda Items
Election of Officers
Member Foley stated he has enjoyed his term as Chair and would like to pass the
gavel, to be able to participate more fully in other aspects of Board membership. He
nominated Jill Melkonian as Chair. The motion was duly seconded.
Member Melkonian accepted the nomination and stated she felt Member Foley had
done an outstanding job as Chair. She nominated Mike Foley as Chair. The motion was
duly seconded and Member Foley accepted the nominetion.
Upon the voto being taken by secret ballot. Mr. Miller announced Jill Melkonian was
elected as Chair.
Member Garris nominated Mike Foley as Vice Chair. The motion was duly seconded
and Member Foley accepted the nomination.
Member Foley nominated Whitney Gray as Vice Chair. The motion was duly
seconded. In rosponse to 8 question from Member Gray, the duties of Vice Chair were
explained. Ms. Gray accepted the nomination.
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Upon the vote being taken by secret ballot, Mr. Miller announced Whitney Gray was
elected 8S Vice Chair.
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Member Foley passed the gavel to Member Melkonian, who assumed the Chair.
Citizens' and Consent Agenda - None
Presentation - Report on Vessel Sewage Pump-Out System - Bill Held, City Harbormaster
Mr. Miller introduced Mr. Held, stating the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
(TBRPC) recently bestowed a meritorious award to the City Marina for this project to
improve the marine environment.
Mr. Held highlighted the project, stating the City Marina was excited to be one of the
first to receive State funds under the Clean Vessel Grant. He said installation of the vacuum
pump system began a month ago under the direction of Mike Willis, City Marine Operations
Supervisor. He reported the State paid 74 percent of the $37,000 cost of installing the
system. He said the TBRPC is to present their UFuture of the Region Meritorious Award,
Special Recognition, Environmental" tomorrow night in recognition of this project.
Mr. Held reported connections are to be installed at every boat slip and at the Main and
East docks. He emphasized all boaters may receive this service free of charge, whether or
not they are City residents. In response to questions, he characterized the seriousness of
the waste disposal problem and explained how the system functions.
Mr. Held was congratulated for receiving the award and praised for the high level of
cooperation extended from the City Marina. The Marina was commended for being at the
forefront of efforts to protect and improve bay and harbor waters and for adding to a
Sparkling Clearwater.
Regular Agenda. Old Business
A. EAB Goals and Objectives
Member Melkonian read the Board's Purpose and Mission for the benefit of the public.
Discussion of the Board's Policy Manual ensued, including the approved Bylaws, Board Rules
of Procedure and Notes regarding Goals and Objectives.
A Question was raised whether it is necessary to establish rules to ensure Board
decisions and recommendations are relayed to the City Commission and Commission action
is conveyed to the Board. Mr. Miller stated, according to a memo from the City Clerk, the
Commission is to schedule informational meetings with advisory boards beginning in
March 1996. Concern was expressed this forum will not provide adequate feedback to the
Board whel'" pertinent issues exist. Discussion ensued regarding various tracking methods.
Mr. Miller said he will discuss with the City Management Team the Board's desire to
improve communications and prepare a recommendation for revising the Rules of Procedure
at the next meeting.
The Board's list of Proposed Environmental Concerns was read into the record.
Consensus was to add noise control to the list.
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B. Environmental Project Status - Tom Miller, Environmental Management Group
I'} Member Foley moved to accept the Goals and Objectives portion of the
Environmental Advisory Board Policy Manual. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Member Melkonian was thanked for all her hard work on researching, compiling,
preparing and presenting the Policy Manual.
Mr. Millar presented copies of a four page chart summarizing the department's
projects as presented to the City Commission in June, 1995, as part of the
Environmental Five Year Plan. As he read each project name, he explained a little of the
history and where each project stands today. He detailed the status of 14 such projects
related to Watershed Quality Planning and Studies, Water Quality Improvement Projects,
, and Habitat Restoration and Improvement.
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Mr. Miller responded to questions regarding various aspects of the different
projects. Discussion ensued regarding treatment of stormwater runoff from Clearwater
. Mall and possible contamination of runoff from properties proposed to be obtained for
the Downtown lake project. Discussion ensued regarding how the State ranks sites
with petroleum contaminated soil for cleanup and reimbursement. One member felt the
City should look into treating stormwater runoff that drains into a creek flowing through
Bayview Gardens. .
Mr. Miller explained unspecified minor habitat restoration projects come up
occasionally and usually cost under $5,000. For these, he said the department provid'es
funding for materials and the public provides labor for installation.
Mr. Miller reported ongoing discussions with the Director of Parks and Recreation
and FOOT regarding maintenance of certain State and County retention ponds. It was
reported the Bayview Homeowners Association was interested in adopting and
maintaining one of the ponds.
The Board thanked Mr. Miller for his thorough and informative presentation. Staff
was commended for the amount of work being done and the amount of funding
obtained from outside sources.
C. Permanent Alteration of Coastal Wetlands - Continued to December 20, 1995
Board and Staff Discussion
Member Foley expressed concern with major bridge projects being designed without
stormwater treatment staging areas. He referred specifically to the Sand Key Bridge
project, stating debris can wash off the bridge directly into the water. He requested
future bridge projects be examined and required to have dropout holding ponds. He said
he will prepare an agenda item with a recommendation to take to the City Commission.
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Member Stowell requested using Grande Bay Apartments as an example in the
alteration of wetlands discussion at the next meeting. Concern was expressed it is too late
for the EAB to be involved with specific details of that project. He also said he would like to
. invite Peter Clark of Tampa Bay Watch to address the Board regarding protection and
restoration of Tampa Bay as a National Estuary, in conjunction with the wetlands discussion
in December.
Member Melkonian requested to agenda a report on the Conservation Element update
and discussion of a status tracking system.
Establish Agenda for December 20, 1995
1. Pormanent Alteration of Coastal and Fresh Water Wetlands
2. Update on the Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan - Lou Hilton
3. Item Status Tracking System
4. Protection and Restoration of Tampa Bay as a National Estuary - Peter Clark, Tampa
Bay Watch
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.,
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