10/17/1994 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Minutes
October 17, 1994
The City Commission, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, October 17, 1994 at 9:00 am, with the following members present:
Arthur X. Deegan, II Chairperson
Sue Berfield Vice-Chairperson
Richard Fitzgerald Trustee
Rita Garvey Trustee
Fred Thomas Trustee
Also Present:
Betty Deptula City Manager
Peter Gozza Executive Director
Pamela Akin City Attorney
Elise Winters Ex-officio Trustee
Phil Henderson Chamber of Commerce
Jacquie DeGroy Recording Secretary
Absent:
David Stone Ex-officio Trustee
2. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of October 3, 1994.
3. Unfinished Business
Executive Director Compensation - A discussion ensued regarding the continuation of the bonus program for the Executive Director. Chairperson Deegan was pro bonus indicating that he
felt it was a valuable motivator; Trustee Fitzgerald was opposed to bonus programs saying it was not effective in government operations and recommended that an appropriate salary be
paid in lieu of a bonus; Trustee Garvey
was opposed to a bonus program, indicating an adequate salary should be paid instead; Trustee Thomas was pro bonus, recommending an increase in base compensation to $60,000 plus a $10,000
bonus incentive; Trustee Berfield had no problem with a bonus program. Trustee Garvey made a motion and Trustee Fitzgerald seconded that a flat salary of $62,000 per year be paid.
Motion failed with a 3-2 vote against. Trustee Thomas made a motion that a $60,000 salary base be paid along with a $10,000 bonus to be paid based on the percentage of previously approved
goals completed. Trustee Berfield seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 3-2 vote.
4. New Business
Hanson-Taylor Planning Services Contract
Peter Gozza reported that the contract has been reviewed by the City's legal department and those recommendations have been agreed to by Hanson Taylor and have been incorporated in
the contract. Contract limit is not to exceed $50,000. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the contract as submitted.
5. Executive Director Verbal Reports
Peter Gozza thanked the Trustees for the salary increase.
Mr. Gozza acknowledged the success of the "New Orleans Street Fest" and publicly thanked all of those who helped but wanted to especially acknowledge Pat Yagel, Sarah Caudell, Beth
Akiyama and her volunteers, Terry Schmidt and his volunteers, Jacquie DeGroy, Al Bitman, the Downtown Partnership Promotions Committee and Joyce Baskin. Trustee Garvey and Chairperson
Deegan also commended the committee and volunteers and acknowledged the success of the event.
6. Other Trustee Business
Referencing the CRA annual report, Trustee Garvey recommended that the members of the Downtown Partnership submit a short statement similar to the City Commission's annual report.
Trustee Thomas recommended that the Downtown Partnership submit their own Annual Report after they are a bit more established. Chairperson Deegan suggested that the CRA Annual Report
reflect CRA business only with an acknowledgement (such as is done in the Chairperson's cover letter) of the Downtown Partnership.
Chairperson Deegan announced the Downtown Partnership Meeting scheduled for 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 18, 1994 to be held in the Board Room at the Chamber of Commerce. An item slated
for discussion should be the Downtown Partnership Annual Report. Those that should be attendance are the Board Chairpersons, i.e. Elise Winters, DDB; Alan Bitman, DCA; Phil Henderson,
Chamber of Commerce, Arthur Deegan, CRA; Mayor Rita Garvey, City of Clearwater. Other board members are invited to attend.
Responsibility for sandwich board sign standards will be assumed by the CRA Executive Director.
Phil Henderson, Vice-President of Jazz Holiday Foundation, commented on Jazz Holiday indicating the attendance was greater than ever before; felt that the "New Orleans Street Fest had
added to the activity; and looked forward to the street fest taking place again next year provided there would be no street closing.
Mr. Henderson introduced the newest member of the Chamber of Commerce - Bill Shulte, Vice President of Economic Development & Government Affairs.
7. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 9:34 am.
Chairperson
Attest:
Secretary