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03/16/2005 - Worksession ..-:~~. .---- . - . ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD CITY OF CLEARWATER WORK SESSION - March 16th, 2005 PRESENT Sandra Jamieson Mike Flanery Norma Carlough Judy McSwine ~---~~AI:-So-pRESENT - --:~-----~Andy-Neff- Louis Badami AI Carrier Veronica Josef Chair Board Member Board Member Board Member Publtc-UtHities-Btrector ----------~-----~------- Public Utilities Water Superintendent Asst. Director of Engi!leering/ESM Staff Assistant ABSENT Leslie Dougall-Sides Asst. City Attorney 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 . .. . -.-Ch~irJamieSOn~ii~dthe ~-~i~~-;-~rder ~t- 4:0()~~~tth~-C~uncil Chamber ITEM # 1 - Review Minutes of December 15th. 2004. January 19. 2005 & February 16. 2005 The above minutes will be reviewed at the next EAB Meeting. ITEM # 2 - Citizens Comments None REPORTS ITEM # 3 - Commission Liaison None ITEM # 4 - Public Works Environmental Projects Member McSwine stated that she had spoken to Elliot Shoberg and reported on : i. Glen Oaks Project Mr. AI Carrier stated that other projects are now being pushed back and bringing money forward for the Glen Oaks Project. ii. Estuary Project Core of Engineers are still planning to do something in July. Mr. AI Carrier stated that Corp of Engineers tried to get permits from DEP which was difficult, but now can getpermitting-throughSWlFWMD. 1Of3 . S:/ESM/Administrative ItemslBoards/EAB Minutes 2005 y . ITEM # 5 - Portable and Reclaimed Water Member Andy Neff introduced Mr. Louis Badami - Public Utilities Water Superintendent who gave an update on the water bacterial issues. Mr Louis Badami reported that it was finally concluded by the technical advisory group study that they were not able to identify any single source of bacteria that entered the water system. They have made several changes in sample collection and sample analysis process. fVlr. Louis Badami also added that Public Utilities would like to thank Member Mike Flanery and staff to have guided and helped through this process. Member Andy Neff also gave brief updates on Portable Recalimed Water: . Drew & Union - still working with the school board, require property rights and now is acquiring with the County. . Seville & Sunset Drive - The Project Bid was awarded. There are still some discussions with the DOT on crossing 19. . Del Oro - Project will be at 100% designed by the end of the month and is moving forward. ITEM # 6 - Community Development Member Carlough stated that she meets with the advisory group in downtown Clearwater every other Tuesday morning. One of the issues still under discussion was about the Artist District that will be created in conjunction with the closing down of Cleveland Street. . DISCUSSION ITEMS ITEM # 7 - Sand Dunes & Sea Oats Mr. AI Carrier showed pictures and the aerials of the Sand Dunes to the Board. The Board stated that from looking at the pictures the sand dunes have increased in size over time and no action is needed at this time. ITEM # 8 - Future Of The Environmental Advisory Board Mr. AI Carrier stated that he had spoken to Cindy Goudeau few months back, and was told that the Council will be addressing the Board issues again. Chair Jamieson stated that it was important if we continue to function as an advisory board, to look seriously into matters that concern the environment and bring issues to the attention of the Council. Chair Jamieson also inquired if it was possible to combine some of the boards that had similar objectives together with the Environmental Advisory Board. ITEM # 9 - April 2005 Elections Jamieson suggested that Member Mike Flanery to call Ms. Denise Wilson and set up a time to talk with Council Member Mr. Bill Jonson. The Board would like to know what his position is on the board and also if Council Member Mr. Bill Jonson could come for the next EAB meeting. . 20f3 S:/ESM/Administrative ItemslBoards/EAB Minutes 2005 ."'" l ITEM # 10 - Moccasin Lake Nature Park . The Board suggested if Mr. Kevin Dunbar, Parks & Recreation Director could come for the next EAB meeting and would like to discuss on: . The future of Moccasin Lake Nature Park. . What the City will do as this concerns to Environment. ? . . Why do we have the Moccasin Lake Nature Park ? . What is the park for? . If the park is worth saving, treat it seriously. ESTABLISH AGENDA ~ ~ Future vision for Moccasin lake Nature Park Future of the Environmental Advisory Board Mr. Kevin Dunbar Chair Jamieson The next EAB meeting will be held on April 20, 2005. ADJOURNMENT . No further discussion, meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm -;?~(J/o) _____________L_~__________ Date Attest: V Wo (lk-",- J O~ 4- Staff Assistant 7/ ff)..O/ ~CI\? 5 Date . 3of3 S:/ESM/Adminil'itr<ltivp. Itp.ml'i/Rn<lrrt../FAR Min"t.... 700"