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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 201 1997
Present:
Jill Melkonian
Anne Garris
Allan Stowell
Alan Smith
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Terry Finch, Supervisor
Gwen Legters
Whitney Gray
Mike Foley
David Rhame
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Assistant City Attorney
Environmental Programs
Board Reporter
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
To provide continuity, the items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
A. The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall.
Ai. Confirm Agenda - Establish Consent and Regular Agenda Items
f~ A2. CIty Correspondence
The board received: 1) the July edition of The North Greenwood Action Report; 2) a July 17
memo from Tom Miller to City Manager Roberto forwarding EAB's (Environmental Advisory
Board) recommendation to purchase the former Bayview Mobile Home Park; and 3) a memo
from City Clerk Goudeau to Mr. Miller stating staff will meet with the County Administrator to
explore funding options with regard to the recommended purchase.
A3. Minutes Approval - July 17, 1996
Member Garris requested correction on page 3, stating Member Stowell had encouraged
interested citizens to speak in opposition to the Drew Street affordable housing project, not in
support as the minutes had reported under Board Comments. Member Garris moved to
moved to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
B. Citizens Agenda - None
C. Consent Agenda - None
D. Regular Agenda
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a) Brownfields Prooram - Miles Balloggt Environmental Specialist Supervisor
The board received a handout packet detailing the background and history of the item with
regard to: 1) definition; 2) location; 3) economic, community, and environmental benefits;
4) EPA designation; 5) 1997 State legislation regarding development projects In Clearwater;
6) redevelopment grant funding sources and uses; 7) redevelopment incentives; 8) remaining
work to be done; and 9) how to promote successful redevelopment. He responded to questions
regarding reduction of the formerly proposed Town Pond to a regional stormwater retention
facility, creating incentives by remediating contamination thereby allowing more efficient use of
properties; tax credits for job creation; and types of such jobs that could be available, listed by
Enterprise Florida. Staff will provide a copy of the potential jobs list. He discussed how a City
Brownfields advisory board might operate with respect to membership requirementst and
proposed interaction of such a board with DEPt SWFWMD, and other agencies. He responded
'to a concern, stating the State has streamlined the compliance process to avoid some problems
experienced by other areas of the county. As the City Brownfields coordinator, Mr. 8allogg was
invited to regularly attend EAB meetings to keep the board informed.
b) City of Clearwater Reclaimed Water - Vince Riccobonot Project Manager, McKim &
Creed
~ 01. Old Business
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The board received an update regarding City reclaimed water usage, indicating more
requests have been coming from coastal areas. Maps and statistical data illustrated usage,
showing trends to assist in developing an overall technical. and financial plan how to provide
reclaimed water in a phased program. Mr. Riccobono noted areas with large userst public
interest areast and potential locations for treatment plants. He responded to a concern
regarding the plan to require individual property owners to pay a fee whether or not they wish to
use reclaimed water. Discussion ensued regarding locations of treatment plants to serve
different areas of the City, and areas where wastewater effluent is being discharged directly into
Tampa Bay. He stated lowering costs by reusing existing tank structures will be a factor in
reducing non-user fees.
02. New Business
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a) Environmental Manaqement Budqet - Terry Finch
The board received a statement highlighting total operating expenses and transfers to
supporting cost centers. Ms. Finch responded to a question regarding from which fund
personnel are paid.
Board Comments
Ms. Dougall-Sides provided an update of her work with Mr. Miller on National Estuary
Program implementation. Final adoption is anticipated for September 18. 1997.
Ms. Finch is preparing an item regarding the implementation phase of the AlHgator Creek
project for presentation in October. She noted Maple Swamp restoration is scheduled for
completion in Springt 1998.
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Discussion ensued regarding requests from residents of certain County enclaves, asking for
City sewer service without annexation due to concerns an environmental disaster could result
from breakdown of ancient septic tanks. Discussion ensued regarding the City's service area
and the service areas of other jurisdictions. Ms. Finch saId there have been allegations, but no
scientific data exists to directly link the Lake Chautauqua water pollution to leaky septic tanks in
the surrounding residential community.
E. EstabUsh Agenda for September 17,1997
Members will contact Mr. Miller with suggestions for agenda items.
F. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
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