10/06/2004
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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 6, 2004
Present:
Sandy Curry
Allen Dadetto
Elizabeth France
Rebecca A vrin
Christine Travis
Chair
Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
Also Present:
Leroy Chin
Marsha Beall
Park, Planning & Project Manager
Staff Assistant
Absent:
Brooks Hammac
Committee Member
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:08 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 August 4. 2004 and September 1. 2004 - Ms. France moved to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 2004 as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried.
Ms. Travis moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 2004 as submitted. The
motion was duly seconded and carried.
#3 Correspondence-
Mr. Dadetto shared information he researched on the Internet exarmmng Clearwater's historical
significance. Clearwater Historical Trail exemplifies the progress and community interaction Clearwater
experienced through generations of change. Florida West Coast indexes additional history of Clearwater
and the Beaches. Mr. Dadetto also discovered recent articles regarding preserving historical homesites;
such as exist in Harbor Oaks. Mr. Dadetto would like to see this as a potential project for the Committee
in 2005.
In reference to Ms. Sullivan's resignation letter dated August 24, 2004, Ms. Avrin motioned to notify the
City Clerk's office ofthe current vacancy. The motion was duly seconded and carried.
#4 Old Business -
a) City Projects - Ms. Curry gave a brief overview explaining why the Beautification Committee was
established, some past accomplishments, and the future projects under review. Mr. Chin advised
members to visit www.myclearwater.comforCapitalImprovementProjectsupdates.Mr.Chin
suggested considering involvement in "Memorial Causeway Beautification" and "Countryside
Sportsplex" .
b) Public Community Groups - Members reviewed the current list of groups referenced in July 7, 2004
minutes.
c) Private Community Group - Mr. Dadetto suggested drafting a letter of introduction expressing
Beautification Committee's intent in partnering with various community groups. Ms. Curry will
prepare a letter and submit to members for approval.
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#5 New Business -
. Future Speakers - Mr. Chin suggested inviting Mr. Brian Murphree, Landscape Manager for the Parks
& Recreation Division.
. Ross Norton - Mr. Chin presented plans for the new Recreation Center at Ross Norton Park.
Construction has proceeded at the existing Ross Norton Complex. Plans will entail adding a
gymnasium, fitness and boxing center, locker rooms, meeting rooms, gameroom, classrooms, arts &
craft area, staff workstations. New amenities will be added to the pool area. Landscaping designs
include adding additional trees, plants and shrubbery. A new Skate Park is in design. Grand Opening
is scheduled for early 2005. Ms. France suggested considering building more environmentally
improved restroom facilities. Mr. Chin would like to eventually see a Ski pull designed for the lake
area.
Ms. France moved to advise City Council of their acceptance of the Ross Norton plans as submitted
by Mr. Chin. Ms. Avrin seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously.
Not on Agenda-
a) Moccasin Lake Park - Ms. Frances announced this evening the Pinellas Chapter of Native Plants
Society is meeting at 7:00pm. The topic is "Spiders".
b) Creative Tampa Bay, me. - Ms. France is a member of a grass-roots group--the Creative Breakfast
Club--which is just a group of interested citizens here in Clearwater who are being helped by Creative
Tampa Bay, me. and who are dedicated to synergizing the community's assets to cultivate an
environment that encourages innovation, expands the economy and is a magnet for creative people.
Ms. France will submit their organizational newsletter to members to consider embracing some of
their causes.
#6 Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
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