01/03/1994
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Minutes
January 3, 1994
The City Commission, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, January 3, 1994 at 9:10 am, with the following members present:
Arthur X. Deegan, II Chairperson
Rita Garvey Vice-Chairperson
Richard Fitzgerald Trustee
Sue Berfield Trustee
Fred Thomas Trustee
Phil Henderson Ex-officio Trustee
Also Present:
Peter Gozza Executive Director
Al Galbraith City Attorney
Jacquie DeGroy Secretary
Absent:
Lillian Trickel Ex-officio Trustee
2. Approval of Minutes
Trustee Berfield moved to approve the minutes of the December 13, 1993 meeting. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Financial Report
The corrected October Financial Report was noted.
4. Unfinished Business
a) Main Street
The Main Street concept will be discussed in depth at DDB/CRA Joint Meeting on January 24, 1994. The board suggested the following items be addressed:
The purpose of a Main Street concept
A specific plan for downtown Clearwater
Responsibility factors (Who is responsible for what)
Main Street concept costs
Trustee Thomas discussed the twinkle lights on the Cleveland Street trees . He suggested that additional trees in Station Square Park be decorated, recommended the lights remain throughout
the year, and implement a maintenance program for the lighting. This has been referred to the City Manager's office for consideration.
5. New Business
None
6. Executive Director Verbal Reports
a) Community Development Corporation
Peter Gozza reported that copies of CDC bylaws had been received and were in the process of being reviewed. Modifications will be submitted to the City Attorney. CDC membership was
discussed. The CRA will incorporate and act as an interim board. Membership will be solicited through advertisements in the official City newspaper. The membership will then elect
a board.
b) CRA Office Site Selection
The board agreed that due to the Executive Director's priorities, this item be tabled and that the CRA office remain in its present location.
Peter Yauch, Acting Public Works Director discussed the ISTEA grant. City Staff will submit a formal recommendation on the ISTEA grant for the CSX RR site to the City Commission.
c) Trade Shows
Since the majority of the Florida Power Corporation Trade Shows highlight industrial they would not be of interest to the CRA. Other trade shows that focus on retail will be pursued
and attended.
d) "Dear Dave" Campaign
Letters from Clearwater employers participating in this campaign are being received and copies will be forwarded to board members.
e) Revolving Loan Program
Citizen's Bank has agreed to participate in the facade loan program. Mr. Gozza will be meeting with First Union Bank representatives this week to discuss their participation in this
program.
7. Other Trustee Business
Commissioner Thomas moved that CRA meetings be televised by Vision Cable. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. The City Manager will follow-up with Vision Cable on this
request.
Commissioner Berfield submitted pictures of an aesthetic parking garage in Orlando, Florida.
The board acknowledged and complimented Peter Gozza on his January 1, 1994 goal of developing a prospect tracking system.
Phil Henderson informed the board that the Downtown Development Board has requested that the installation of parking meters on Cleveland Street be delayed and a chalking system be utilized
for a trial period of two months. This item will be referred to the City Commission.
8. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 am.
Chairperson
Attest:
Secretary