02/16/2005
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 16th, 2005
PRESENT
Mike Flanery
Norma Carlough
Judy McSwine
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Veronica Josef
Asst. City Attorney
Asst. Director of Engineering/ESM
Recreation Supervisor 1
(Parks & Rec./Prog./Moccasin Lake)
Staff Assistant
ALSO PRESENT
Leslie Dougall-Sides
AI Carrier
Clifford W. Norris
ABSENT
Sandra Jamieson
Chair
APPROVED
To provide continuity for research, items are in the agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Unless otherwise noted, no action was taken regarding items.
ADMINISTRATION
Member Flanery called the meeting to order at 4:00pm at the Moccasin Lake Park.
. ITEM # 1 - Review Minutes of December 15th. 2004
Minutes of December 15, 2004 & January 19 2005 is to be reviewed at the next EAB
meeting.
ITEM # 2 - Citizens Comments
None
REPORTS
ITEM # 3 - Commission Liaison
None
ITEM # 4 - Public Works Environmental Proiects
None
ITEM # 5 - City Comprehensive Plan
None
ITEM # 6 - Portable and Reclaimed Water
None
. ITEM # 7 - Community Development
None
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Clifford Norris, Recreation Supervisor 1 of Moccasin Lake Park, gave the
Environmental Advisory Board Members a brief tour and a brief update on the facilities
that make up Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Mr. Norris discussed the benefits. of the park
and how the park provides a natural environment and environmental. educational
opportunities for the public.
Clifford Norris also discussed the need for Moccasin Lake Park to become more
financially self sufficient and inquired if the Environmental Advisory Board would be able
to assist in the following :
i. Assisting in promoting the Moccasin Lake Nature Park to the public.
ii. Finding volunteers in running our special events, fund raising in our daily
operation.
iii. Continuing to support the philosophy of importance on Environmental
Education that the Moccasin Lake Park takes in providing that service to the
public.
Member McSwine suggested that the Environmental Advisory Board should send' a
letter to the City Council stating that a visit was made to the Moccasin Lake Park and
would like to commend the efforts of Moccasin Lake Nature Park.
Member Flanery stated that he will draft the letter on behalf of the Environmental Board
to the City Council and that the board will make suggestions and would work on it.
Member Carlough motioned that to discuss on enhancing the quality in Moccasin lake
Nature Park and that one way the Environmental Board might be able' to direct their
activity or support towards one individual project. Member Carlough also inquired that
as a Board, could we take this on as a project, possibility looking for more funds to come
in and looking for people who would have a passion for the park. Member Carlough
also suggested Mr. Kevin Dunbar, Parks & Recreation Director could come for the
next EAB meeting and give a talk about the Moccasin Lake Nature Park on:
. What the City will do as these concerns to Environmental ?
. Why do we have the Moccasin Lake Nature Park ?
. What is the park for?
If the park is worth saving, treat it seriously.
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Clifford Norris stated that he recognizes and thanks the City of Clearwater and the
Parks & Recreation Department on their support through the years that they have
provided to the Moccasin Lake Nature Parle
It w~s decided by the Environmental Advisory Board that the next EAB meeting will be a
Work Session Meeting.
ESTABLISH AGENDA
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Sand Dune and Sea Oats
Future of the Environmental Advisory Board
The next EAB meeting will be held on March 16, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Jamieson
Chair Jamieson
No further discussion, meeting was adjourned at 6: 15 pm
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Environmental Advisory Board
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Staff Assistant
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