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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
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, Present:
Freda Drake
David Rhame
Alan Smith.
Dennis Kelenberger
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Board Member
Vice Chair
Board Member
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Allan Stowell
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Leslie Dougall~Sides
Tom Miller,
Elliot Shoberg
Michele Smith
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant Director of Engineering/PD&E
Engineer II
Staff Assistant II
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To proyide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that
order.
Unless otherWise noted. no action was taken regarding items.
Administration
C~~~ The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ITEM #A Approval of Minutes - Mav 17 , 2000
Member Rhame moved to approve the minutes of May 17, 2000 as submitted. Member
Kelenberger duly seconded the motion.
ACTION: Approved. Carried unanimously.
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II Member Liaison Reports
ITEM #81- Commission liaison Report - Chair Dral<e noted that there was nothing to report.
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ITEM#B2 - Stevenson Creek Liaison Report - Member Rhame gave background information
regarding the status meeting that was held May 30. He also noted several of the groups involved
in the Stevenson's Creek Committee before asking Staff to further report. Staff updated the
Board on the project, noting that water-sampling stations have been installed and historic water
quality is being investigated. The new website was also noted and board members were asked
to visit the site.
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ITEM #83 - LOC/Comp Plan Report - This report was postponed until the July meeting,
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III City Correspondence
ITEM '#C1- TBEP Action Plan for Clearwater - Member Rhame was impressed with the amount
C?f work the City is doing environm,entally.
ITEM #C2 - NPOeS - Staff updated Board on City's responsibilities to regulate and control
stormwater discharge. '
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ITEM#C3 - Guide to Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics - This was provided since
members have expressed interest in the guidelines, Ms. Dougall-Sides provided her card if
Board has any questions.
ITEM #C4 - Letter to Board Members (Citv Clerk's Office) - This letter was provided to all
, advisory board members as a reminder that they may not display support or opposition to
candidates or issues in the upcoming election season while they are sitting as a board.
ITEM #C5 - E~mail response to Late Mail Delivery - Staff provided a response to complaints
that agenda packets have been received late. This has been handled and Board was
encouraged to keep staff informed if late delivery continues,
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IV Monthly Site Plan Assessment Review Summary
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ITEM #0 - Monthlv Site Plan Assessment Review Summary - Proposed development to
Highwoods Properties was' provided. No removal of specimen trees or stands will occur and site
plan approval was received in 1998. No recommendations were made,
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VI New Business:
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ITEM #E2i - Downtown Development Plan - (Bob Keller, Asst City Manager, Presenter)
Mr. Keller gave the Board brochures with key elements of the proposal. The environmental
issues he brought forward included more parkland and green space, reduced sprawl, and better
stormwater quality, Designed water gardens will help offset water treatments. If referendum
passes, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) will be asked to assist
with water treatments to protect Clearwater Harbor, Chair Drake noted that less asphalt will
, reduce petroleum products washing into the Harbor. Chair Drake also expressed concern that
the development will further strain potable water resources. Mr. Keller addressed her concern
by saying that redevelopment in developed areas is less invasive than new development in
other areas. Member Rhame motioned that, as plan is presented in brocllure as far as
environmental aspects' are concerned, the Board recommend approval, Member Smith
seconded.
ACTION: Approved, carried unanimously.
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, ITEM #E211 - Sinkholes '- (Tom Miller, Presenter) ,
.. Mr. Miller gave an updated version of a presentation that was' originally given to the College Hill
Neighborhood Association on May 15. He reviewed the accepted causes of sinkholes and the
role the ongoing drought has played in their formation. He also provided contact departmonts at
the City'as well as Pinellas County for those experiencing sinkhole problems. It was noted that
common questions and'answers are posted<on the City of Clearwaterwebslte.
VII Citizens Agenda
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Brian Flaherty, liaison for the BAB4TAC, reported on the BA8 meeting that was held June 19,
. 2000. He Informed the Board that a basic course will be available to the public In the fall '
explaining the Brownfields program and how it benefits the City. He also noted that seven
students graduated from the Environmental Technician Program at PTEC. The 8rownfields
program spqnsors this' program, '
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Motion to extend meeting,made by Member Smith, Member Rhame seconded,
ACTION: Approved, carried unanimously~
At this time Member Kelenberger left.
Anne Garris of Save the Bayfront'presented their views on the Downtown Development Plan.
She gave members a copy of the Ordinance No, 6559400 and a list of "9 Reasons to Vote No on
JUly 11". Ms. Garris expressed concern about the impact of 1500 residential units on potable
water and the effect 60 commercial events per year will have on foliage, especially grass, at
,.:t:~. Coachman Park, Save the Bayfront would like the Board to recommend that the bayfront be left
'l'{i9, alone and money be spent to improve Coachman Park,
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VIII Future Agenda
1. Penny for Pinellas
The meeting adjourned at 6: 15 p,m.
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