10/01/2003BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 1, 2003
Present: Elizabeth France Chair
Sandy Curry Vice Chair
Sally Foote Committee Member
Brooks Hammac Committee Member
Rebecca Avrin Committee Member
Also Present: Leroy Chin Park, Planning & Project Manager
Felicia Leonard Pedestrian-Bicycle Coordinator
Bobbie Downs Staff Assistant
Absent: Dagmar Ortiz Committee Member
Allan Dadetto Committee Member
#1 Call to Order – The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:12 a.m. at Municipal Services Building Parks & Recreation Conference Room.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
#2 Approval of Minutes of September 3, 2003 - It was moved and duly seconded to approve the minutes as submitted to members. The motion carried unanimously.
#3 Correspondence – None.
#4 Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan - Felicia Leonard, Pedestrian-Bicycle Coordinator -
Ms. Leonard said a master plan is being developed with help from a Task Force of citizens who held their first meeting in September. She outlined the components of the plan including
community involvement, evaluation of existing conditions, determining bicycling and walkway needs, and developing an action plan. This action plan would involve making a priority list,
developing a funding strategy, recommending education and safety programs, and recommending policies. Members were invited to provide input at Task Force meetings the last Tuesday of
each month. Next meeting is October 28 at 7 p.m. at the Long Center.
Members also were invited to Trail Safety Day on October 4 at Cliff Stephens Park.
Ms. Foote suggesting including biking safety tips in utility bills inserts.
#5 Old Business
a. Policies and Procedures Discussion - Members decided to work on suggestions and e-mail them to staff who will circulate them to all members. Discussion will continue next meeting.
b. Long Center - Mr. Chin said the city takes over operation of the Long Center today. It is the desire to revitalize the facility. Some concerns are the conditions of air conditioning,
pool, fitness equipment, and playground.
Ms. Curry asked if the Neighborhood Coalition would still be allowed to meet there. Staff will investigate.
#6 New Business -
Mr. Chin said grants for neighborhood beautification could include furniture, landscaping, and opportunities other than signage. Janis Smith, Neighborhood Services Manager, will be
invited to speak to the committee regarding those grants.
Members expressed concern about the frequent absences of one member. Staff will contact the member.
#7 Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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Chair
Beautification Committee
Attest:
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Staff Assistant