11/03/2004
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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
November 3, 2004
Present:
Allan Dadetto
Elizabeth France
Rebecca A vrin
Helen Kerwin
Christine Travis
Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Also Present:
Leroy Chin
Marsha Beall
Park, Planning & Project Manager
Staff Assistant
Absent:
Sandy Curry
Brooks Hammac
Chair
Committee Member
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 8:05 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 Introduction of new Committee member -
#3 Approval of Minutes of October 6. 2004 - Ms. A vrin moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of October 6, 2004 as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried.
#4 Correspondence-
a) Letter of Introduction - Ms. Curry submitted a draft for consideration. Ms. Travis moved to accept
Ms. Curry's draft. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Members reviewed for
any additions or corrections. Mr. Chin suggested setting up an independent City email address for all
groups to forward meeting minutes to. Then it will be disseminated to the Beautification members.
This idea will be discussed with Ms. Cornwell, Public Information Coordinator. Ms. France
suggested updating the contact lists on a need basis. Ms. France moved to ratify these changes. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
b) Board Roster - Members updated the revised roster of the Beautification Committee members. Ms.
Beall will edit and resubmit to each member.
c) Meeting Schedule for 2005 - Members received the Beautification Committee Meeting Dates for
2005.
d) Creative Tampa Bay Newsletter - Ms. France submitted copies of the organizational newsletter for
community awareness.
#5 Old Business -
a) City Projects - Discussions ensued regarding the Master Plan for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Trail.
Ms. A vrin suggested having Felicia Leonard speak at a future meeting and also request any upcoming
Community open house dates.
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b) Ms. Travis inquired about the future landscaping design plans along Keene Road. It was advised that
the County is in charge of any decision for that area in question. Ms. A vrin moved to draft a letter of
support of the Keene Road project to the attention of City of Clearwater's Engineering Department.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
#6 New Business - Park Facilities - Ms. France proposed the City look into considering alternatives to build
more environmentally designed restroom facilities. Mr. Chin explained facilities are designed to be easily
maintained, cost effective, standardized fixtures for easy replacement, and architecturally structured for
endurance. There may be future considerations towards building pre-fabricated facilities.
#7 Speaker - Mr. Brian Murphree, Landscape Manager addressed the group. Mr. Murphree supervises a staff
of 116. Within his division there are teams who focus on assigned areas. The Beach Team strives to keep
Clearwater Beach inviting to tourist and local visitors through landscaping, beach maintenance, and
maintaining City facility. The Downtown Team has nine staff members who handle all downtown projects
including Prospect Lake. A West Team maintains Crest Lake Park, Glen Oaks, the City Nursery, playgrounds
and ameni~. East Team covers Courtney Campbell Causeway, Coopers Bayou and that general vicinity.
Ms. Franc~nquired as to citizen participation at the City Nursery. Mr. Murphree suggested contacting Ms.
Maldonado, who heads up the City Volunteer Program.
#8 Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
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