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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 2, 2004
Present:
Rebecca A vrin
Sally Foote
Elizabeth France
Brooks Hammac
Sheila Sullivan
Committee Member
Committee Member
2nd Vice Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
Also Present:
Leroy Chin
Marsha Beall
Terry Finch
Park, Planning & Project Manager
Staff Assistant
Environmental Manager
Absent:
Sandy Curry
Allen Dadetto
Chair
Vice Chair
#1 Call to Order - The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 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 May 5. 2004 - Minutes were approved as corrected to members. Reference to City
Manager in Item #6 was corrected to City Council.
#3 Old Business -
. Policies & Procedures - Mr. Chin referenced an email received on May 19, 2004 from the City
Clerk's office clarifying the Beautification Committee's chain of command. Ms. Goudeaustated,
"An advisory board advises the City Council, not the City Manager". Corrections to three
references in the "Policy & Procedures" were amended.
#4 New Business -
. CW Projects - "Fire Training Center" and "Main Fire Station/Administration Facilities". Ms.
Curry was unable to attend meeting, therefore she submitted a report on the above-mentioned
projects via emaiI.Thereportwasreviewedbeforecommittee.Mr.Chin suggested the report be
forwarded to the Project Manager, Mr. Hanson. Members present were in agreement.
Mr. Chin spoke with Mr. Hanson, Fire Support Manager. It was agreed to delay any presentations
at this time. Ms. Foote recommended this issue be revisited in 6 months.
. City Projects - Ms. France shared information about the "Adopt-A-Street Program" and her own
neighborhood involvement. The program has proven highly effective in promoting personal
responsibility and community pride. In recognition of community accomplishments, Adopt-A-
Street signs are placed in each participating neighborhood. Additional signage can be obtained
through Grant opportunities. For information, contact Jan Smith, Neighborhood Service Manager
or Dorothee Morrow, Traffic Engineering.
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Ms. France is seeking ideas to promote more community awareness in other areas of the city. A
neighbor suggested placing inserts in water bill statements. Ms. Foote's Garden club adopted the
neighborhood aligning Drew Street, Saturn and Hillcrest. Ms. France encouraged the Committee
to consider opportunities to get citizens to partner with the City and become more responsible.
Ms. Foote explained the physical demands required to participate in this effort. Mr. Chin
requested Ms. France contact Code Enforcement to find out how parameters of responsibilities are
drawn. Once the information is clear, the members can decide about taking on this project.
. Public/Private Groups -Ms. Foote reiterated the initial concept of this sub-committee is to
coordinate a list of projects by department. Once the list is compiled the Beautification
Committee will review the list and discuss partnering on specific projects. Mr. Chin suggested
contacting Neighborhood Services for the initial list. Ms. Foote will research and make
recommendation at the July meeting.
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#5 Presentation - Teresa Finch, Environmental Manager
. Stormwater Pollution Control Program - Ms. Finch gave a brief overview of Stormwater
Management, Hazardous waste, Exotic Plant Control program and NPDES permitting (Clean
Water Act). Ms. Finch explained the pro and con issues of the current Alum Injection system.
. Kapok Wetland and Floodplain Restoration - Location of this project is along Glen Oak Avenue
and Cliff Stevens Park. Plans include restoring the floodplain in that area, constructing a weir on
the channel north of Glen Oak A venue and excavation of a IOO-foot wide channel to connect it
with Cliff Stevens Park. The conceptual plan proposes the renovation of approximately 37 acres
of wetland, restore the area to original state, provide extension of the East/W est Trail, and
additional recreational opportunities including bridges, sidewalks, boardwalk and canoeing.
Construction is estimated to begin August 2004.
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. Discussion on the landscaping along Keene Road. Ms. France suggested committee involvement
in the landscaping along tlw iR.noil~'il'lJ~f Keene Road and Venus Avenue. Mr. Chin will do a
drive-by along the new Keene Road extension from Gulf to Bay to Sunset Point Road to assess the
area.
. Ms. France introduced a CD-ROM on the "Invasive Plants of the Eastern United States" produced
by USDA Forest Service. Additional copies can be ordered from Richard Reardon, FHTET,
USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.
. Ms. France announced this evening the Clearwater Audubon Society is presenting "Florida
Dragonflies" at Moccasin Lake Park.
#6 Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.91.
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