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03/17/1999ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD CITY OF CLEARWATER March 17, 1999 Present: Whitney Gray Chair Alan Smith Vice-Chair David Rhame Board Member Allan Stowell Board Member Dennis Kellenberger Board Member Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides Assistant City Attorney Tom Miller Asst. Director Engineering/PD&E Nina Clark Staff Assistant II The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m at City Hall. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. ITEM #A - Approval of Minutes - February 17, 1999 Member Rhame asked that the word “lade” be changed to “land” on page 3, first line of the 2nd paragraph. Mr. Rhame questioned the term "Environmental Justice" under Item E(3)(d). Mr. Miller explained that Environmental Justice is a Brownfields Program consideration. Environmental Justice is a state-wide concern that attention be given to neighborhoods surrounded by commercial and industrial facilities to eliminate real or perceived pollution problems. A motion was made by Member Rhame to approve the minutes of February 17, 1999 as amended. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. ITEM #B - Commission Liaison Report - None ITEM #1 - Old Business Member Smith made a motion that due to development the following properties should be removed from the Undeveloped Property List: Wellington Apartments, Park Place and Bricks Management. The motion was duly seconded by Member Rhame and carried unanimously. A motion was made by Member Smith that the Bayview Mobile Home site should be in City hands and to urge the City to take action on acquiring this property. The motion was duly seconded by Mr. Stowell and carried unanimously. Bayview Mobile Home Property Chair Gray asked Mr. Miller how this request regarding Bayview Mobile Home Property should be transmitted. Mr. Miller replied that if it’s an issue pending before the commission, staff should send a memo to the City Manager requesting that it be put on the agenda. Otherwise, by putting it in the minutes the Commissioners would see it when they receive their copy. Chair Gray suggested that a packet be put together tracing what has happened to this issue, especially for the new Commissioners. Member Stowell suggested that the Commission visit the site. Member Rhame asked Mr. Miller to obtain an aerial photo of the Bayview Mobile Home property to add to the packet that will be given to Mr. Roberto. Member Stowell reported that there was an article in the paper regarding the new method of funding for “Preservation 2000” and the next ten years. Chair Gray stated that she felt that they wanted to give citizens more input by appointing citizens to the board instead of professionals. Ms. Dougall-Sides said she would get a copy of the bill for the next meeting along with any other bills that may be of interest. Member Rahme made a motion that the Bayview Mobile Home property be called the Former Bayview Mobile Home property. The motion was duly seconded by Member Smith and carried unanimously. b) EAB Video Concern was expressed as to the goal and purpose of the EAB Video, scheduled to air in December, 1999. Each member expressed their ideas regarding the goals and the purpose of the EAB video. Most members agreed that the video would educate the citizens concerning Clearwater’s environment past, present and future. Member Kellenberger said that he can obtain an aquarium boat or van to cover different areas that are of environmental interest for the video. Member Stowell said that he would investigate the possibility of obtaining an airship (blimp) to take photographs at no charge providing we give them mention in the credits. Leslie Dougall-Sides will investigate the policy regarding the use of the airship. Member Rhame suggested that the 5 acre Town Pond be included showing what has been done there to eliminate flooding and filtering of the water that goes into the bay. Chair Gray stated that she will make a list of all the suggestions, refine them and at the next EAB meeting, these ideas will be discussed. Mr. Miller asked that these ideas be forwarded to him so that he can work with Carrie to write the script. He also asked that any anticipated expenses be forwarded to him as he needs to turn in his operating budget by April 1st. Mr. Miller distributed the City of Clearwater Community Development Code Book to the members along with a copy of the Free Land Development Regulation Workshops that will take place on March 19th. He urged members, if they have the time, to try and attend these workshops by calling 562-4587. Item #3 New Business a) “In the Works Video” The Board members viewed the video “In the Works” which featured Chair Whitney Gray, Tom Miller and Rich Baier, Public Works Administrator. EAB Mission and Objectives - Mr. Roberto (Postponed) Northward Elementary School (Postponed until April) Item #C Citizens Agenda - None Item #D - Establish April 21, 1999 Agenda Environmental Justice Program - Miles Ballogg EAB Objectives - Mr. Michael Roberto Northward Elementary School EAB Video discussion on Ideas contributed by the members Former Bayview Mobile Home Park packaged report to Mr. Roberto Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm.