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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 20, 2002
Present:
Rev. Sandra Jamieson
Alan Smith
Clorinda Gilreath
David Rhame
D. Michael Flanery
AI Carrier
Andy Neff .
. John Milligan
Leslie Dougall~Sides
Norma Skinner
Chairperson
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Asst. Dir of Engineering/ESM
Public Utilities Director
WPC Supervisor
Assistant City Attorney
Staff Assistant'"
Also Present
APPROVED
. To' provide 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
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. In the Commission Chambers of City Hall.
ITEM #1 Approval of minutes -October 16. 2002
RE'COMMENDED ACTION: Approve corrected minutes. In reference to Item #4, 2nd paragraph,
change sentence to read, "Chair recommended that the board members think...."
Item #7. 1ST paragraph change the word trichloride to trihalomethanes.
Item #7, 2nd paragraph, change last sentence to read...." the County proposes a rate hike of $1.97
per 1'.000 gallons of water...."
ACTION: Minutes approved unanimously as corrected.
ITEM #2 Citizens To Be Heard
None
Action Items
ITEM #3 Commission liaison Report
Chair metwlth. Commissioner Gray and discussed the Board's mission statement. The City
COJ:l1misslon' will be f3xaminlng all boards to determine their mission and how they are serving' the
. . City. The City Commission also wants to see if some of the boards can be merged.
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Commissioner Gray suggested asking the board members, if they were going to establish an
environmental advisory board, what would they think the function of the board should be.
Members agreed that their function is to provide Insight and make recommendations regarding
environmental Issues to the City Commission.
Mr. Carrier suggested that the board could be more In touch wIth the public. By finding out what
the' citizens' concerns are,. we can provide better Information to the Ci.ty so that citizens' issues
can be addressed. .
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 20. 2002
Present:
Rev. Sandra Jamieson
Alan Smith
Clorinda Gilreath
David Rhame
D, Michael Flanery
AI Carrier
Andy Neff
John Milligan
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Norma Skinner
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Also .Present
'~.:' NOT APPROVED
Chairperson
Vice Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Asst. Dlr of Engineering/ESM
Public Utilities Director
WPC Supervisor
Assistant City Attorney
. Staff Assistant II
To provide continuity for research, items are In agenda order although not necessarily
. 'discussed In that order.
Unless otherwise noted, no action was taken regal'dlng Items.
Administration
The Chair called'the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. .
ITEM #1 Approval of minutes - October 16, 2002
'.:' .0 " . RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve corrected minutes. In reference to Item #4, 2nd paragraph,
change sentence to read, "Chair recommended that the board members think...."
. Item #7..1ST paragraph change the word trichloride to trihalomethanes.
Item #7, 2nd paragraph, change kist sentence to read...." the County proposes a rate hike of $1.97
per 1,000 gallons of water...."
ACTION: Minutes approved unanimously 8scorrected.
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ITEM #2 Citizens To Be Heard
None
Action Items
ITEM #3 Commission .Lialson Report , .
Chair met. with Commissioner Gray and discussed the Board's mission statement. The City
Commission will be examining all boards to determine their mission and how. they are selVing the .
: Clty~ The City Co.mmlsslon also wants to see If some of the boards can be merged.
Commissioner Gray suggested asking the board members, If they were going to establish an
environmental advisory board, what would they think the function of the board should be.
Members agreed that their funcllon Is to provide Insight and. make recommendations regarding
environmental Issues to the City Commission.
Mr. Carrier suggested that the board could be more In touch with the publlc. By finding out what
. the' citizens' concerns are, we can provide better Information to the City so that citizens' Issues
can be addressed.
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The objectives of the board are to Identify natural resources that need to be protected, to identify
those natural resources that can be effectively managed, to evaluate and identify those resources
and areas that can support proper growth and development and t.o identify environmental
problems and offer solutions to preserve our natural resources. Another goal Is to try and bring
out the public's position and offer the City more insight, as to the public's pros and cons.
ITEM #4 Report on Stevenson Creek
Member Rhame gave a brief update on the status of Stevenson Creek. He contacted the Army
Corp of Engineers and Is expecting their report by April of 2003. The salvage yard in HilIsborough
County has been purchased by the City and will be used for storage of silt while it dries out. The
City Is testing a system of concrete cubes that are sunk into the ground in order to separate trash
from the water before it goes out into the bay. They are still in the process of working out some
problems and will have another report in three months.
ITEM #5 Community Development Plan
Member Smith had no new Information to report.
ITEM #7 FDEP Compliance
Mr. Milligan provided - an update on Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
complianc~. FDEP has submitted final Consent Orders to the City for the Marshall Street, East
and Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plants. These consent orders will address higher Interim
limits for copper, trihalomethanes, and toxicity to allow the City to modify the treatment plants to
come Into compliance by December 31, 2004. Consent Orders wl1l be presented at the next
Commission meeting. Penalties in the Orders total $97,500. The City may elect to accomplish in-
kind projects in lieu of paying the full penalty. .
ITEM #8 Proposed EAB Work Session
Chair proposed having a work session prior to the regular EAB meeting. Another suggestion was
to take an Item and discuss it at the end of the meeting providing there Is enough time. Work
sessions would give the members an opportunity to bring forth Issues and discuss them without
the time constraints of a formal meeting, enabling them to be 'more proactive as a board. Member
Flanery moved to try a work session for the next EAB meeting in January. All members were in
favor. '
,ITEM #9 Town Pond Update
Mr. Carrier gave a brief update on Town Lake. He stated that 95% of the work has been
completed and now It's a matter of cleaning and landscaping. Project is on schedule and on
budget and is expected to be completed In May of 2003.
The Myrtle Avenue project is being built for two reasons; the first reason Is due to the road swap
. with Ft. Harrison and Myrtle Avenue with FDOT. The second purpose of that project is for a new
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outfall for Town Pond:. Years ago, the City had tried to purchase land' In the downtown area to
build a 10 acre pond for the biological treatment of stormwater. However, they were unable to
secure those properties' and had to cut back on the size of the pond. Instead of biological
treatment. alum injection is being used to remove particles In the stormwater before It discharges
into' Clearwater Harbor.
Attenuation of the flood issue will be handled by a large box culvert being built underneath Myrtle
Avenue to Jones Street and out to Clearwater Harbor.
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Permits for townhouses foundation have been pulled and work should start soon. This is a private
development, not a City project.
" ITEM #10 Mission Statement'
Cyndie Goudeau explained 'the Sunshine Law. She stated that Board members may attend civic
'. meetings. but cannot engage in private discussions pertaining to the Issues presented at the
. . meeting, 'nor use a 3m person to pass on Information. .When two or more board members meet, It
has to be announced as a public meeting. Ms. Dougall-Sides added that civil or criminal action
,can be filed by a state attomey against a board for meeting outside of a public meeting. .
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Ms. Goudeau said the Board may review their purpose and mission and make changes. The
members determine how they can best add value to the City. One of the most Important things the
'.EAB does is to offer Input arid make recommendations to the City Commission on environmental
issues.
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Member Rhame strongly recommended revising the polley manual. Chair asked Mr. Rhame If he
would make the necessary revisions, and also suggested that a copy be. mailed to each member
. so they can note their comments and bring to the next meeting at which time the manuals will be.
given to staff for retyping. .
ESTABLlSli AGENDA:
Discusslorl'of. Mangrove Ordinance .
. .' . ~pdate Policy Manual
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ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 25, 1999
. Present:
,John Connelly
Bob Kinn'ey
Ralph Linn '
Rick Rosa
Rev. Mack Sigmon
Cheryl Wade
Chair
Vice-Chair - arrived 10:05 a.m. '
Board Member
Board Member/Community Response Team
Board Member
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Absent:
. Steve Bell
Lt. Don Hall
Denise Jefferson
Board Member
Board Member/Police Department
Board Member
'Also Present: Miles Ballogg
Leslie Dougall-Sides
Brenda Moses
Economic Development Programs Manager
Assistant City Attorney
Board Reporter
. The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. at the Greater Clearwater
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Chamber of Commerce building, followed by the Invocation 'and Pledge of Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research,. items are in agenda order although not n~cessari'y
discussed in that order. .
ITEM 4 - Introductions
. Members and, guest speakers introduced themselves.
ITEM 5 - Minutes of Previous MeetinQs - None.
ITEM 6 - Staff Recorts
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. Guide to the Sunshine Ameridme'nts
'Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides explained how'the Sunshine Law
applies to EZDA ,(Enterprise Zone Development Agency) board members. In respo'nse to a
question, she said board members should only discuss pending and present issues with ,
each other during advertised EZOA meet.ings. They can address issues with staff and
. c,itizens not represented on the board. City policy prohibits remote attendance and proxies.
She requested members inform Economic Development Programs Manager Miles 8allogg
regarding planned absences. Should more than one EZDA member attend another meeting,
comments are permitted during public comment, but issues cannot be discussed nor
. . debated. Mr. 8allogg said he cannot relay a member's opinion to other board members. In
response 10 a question, Ms. Dougall-Sides said the State Attorney can file misdemeanor
charges for Sunshine Law violations.
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Flnancial'Disclosure Forms
Ms. Dougall-Sides requested EZDA members complete the financial disclosure forms
and submit them to the Supervisor of Elections. In response to a question, she said EZDA
members should report income'derived from their primary work place/occupation. It is not
necessary to list all income from other activities or businesses. She recommended further
questions be directed to the City Clerk. Once filed, financial disclosure forms are public
record.
C. Enterprise Zone Development Agency - Draft Rules of Procedure
Ms. Dougall-Sides reviewed a draft of board Rules of Procedure. Discussion ensued.
Consensus, was to schedule quarterly 2-hour meetings unless otherwise indicated. .
Ms. Dougall-Sides said a' 24-hour meeting notice is re.quired. Five members
constitute a quorum. The Chair can discuss and vote on items' but cannot make or second
a motiol). Board members m'ust report all conflicts of interest, complete the appropriate
form, and abstain from voting. A conflict of interest would occur should any board
member stand to gain or lose by any board a'ction. The board may establish committees
for the purpose of reporting. Should a member recuse herself/himself due to a conflict of
interest, a quorum will be based upon members present.
Mr. 8allogg suggested EZDA members review Brownfields information. He said
~ontamination may exist at 217 regulatory listed sites in the 8rownfields area. The goal is
to convert those sites into viable uses that further economic development. The enterprise
zone encompasses the Brownfields area and the area west. Burt Von Hoff, Executive
: Oifice of the Governor, Office, of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development does not
, envision this board experiencing conflicts of interest regarding on tax credit decisions. Mr.
8allogg said Diane Hufford, Economic Developm'ent, will review applications, submit them
. to EZDA, and provide quarterly summaries. EZDA will not review the aTI (Qualified Tax
Incentive) program.
Member Kinney moved to approve the Rules of Procedure, amending the frequency
of meetings from 6 a year to quarterly. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
D. Review of Materials
Mr. Ballogg reviewed materials distributed to members. Clearwater does not offer
the sates tax exemption for, electrical energy. He requested members contact him with
, suggested changes. In response to a question, Ms. Dougall-Sides said changes to the
strategic plan requires Commission approval. Mr. 8allogg anticipates significant, activity
, related to jobs tax credits and community contribution credits. In response to a question,
he said EZDA's role is to help educate the community about tho enterprise zone and
available programs, provide input regarding incentives, and make recommendations to the
Commission. The EAB (Environmental Advisory Board and Brownfields boards have
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related to the Sunshine Law.
ITEM 7 - Action Items
A. Approval - Signature Authorization Forms for City Officials
Member Sigmon moved to appro've the Signature Authorization forms as presented.
The motion was d,uly seconded and carried unanimously.
B. 'Approval - Next Meeting - January 18, 2000 - 10:00 a.m. at Clearwater Chamber
'of Commerce ,
Member Linn moved to schedule' the next meeting on January 18, 2000, at the
,Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce building at 10:00'a.m The motion was, duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The meeting recessed from 10:49 to 10:58 a.m.
ITEM 8 - Other Business
A.
, Presentation - Enterprise Zone Overview - Burt Von Hoff - Executive Office of the
Governo'r
, Mr. Yon Hoff thanked members for volunteering to serve on EZDA. He has
administered the Enterprise Zone program for 5 years. He reviewed handouts: 1) Enterprise
Zone Program; 2) Tax Incentive Fact Sheets; 3) Florida Enterprise Zones; 4) Statutes
governing incentives; and 5) Section 290.0056 regarding the Enterprise Zone Development
Agency. The State designates enterprise zones. Financial incentives are offered to
businesses and property owners to encourage private investment and the creation of jobs
. ,for zone residen,ts. Enterprise Zones are designated for economic revitalization. The'
program is authorized until December 31, 2005.
The federal government has designated empowerment zones and enterprise communities.
Generally, Florida's Enterprise Zones range from 3 to 20 square miles.in size. The State
offers 5 tax incentives to businesses located in the zone. The program is site specific,
requiring, businesses to be physically in the zone to be eligible for incentives. Mr. Ballog9
said all property' adjacent to or abutting the City's Enterprise Zone boundary lines are
eligible for incentives. 'Mr. Von Hoff reported in 1998, approximately $13' million in
incentives 'were awarded to Enterprise Zone businesses in Florida. Local incentives
outpaced State incentives. The Community Contribution Tax Credit Program approved
'more than $3, million in tax credits were approved.
Mr. Von .Hoff reviewed: 1) Jobs tax credits: 2) business eligibility; 3) employee
eligibility; 4) processing time, paperwork, and mailing requirements; 51 Business Equipment
Sales Tax Refund; 6) Building Materials Sales Tax Refund; 7) Property Tax Credit; 8)
Electrical Energy Sales Tax Exemption; 9) Community Contribution Tax Credit Program; and
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said the Building Materials Sa,les ,nix Refund applies on a parcel basis, even If the parcel
contains mllltifamlly units,. 'He requested EZDA, members contact him with questions
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ITEM 10
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