08/19/2015 - Special Council Work Session Meeting Minutes August 19, 2015
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
6:00 PM
Special Work Session
Main Library - 100 N. Osceola Ave., Library Board Room
Council Work Session
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City of Clearwater
Council Work Session Meeting Minutes August 19, 2015
Roll Call
Present 4 - Mayor George N. Cretekos, Councilmember Doreen Hock-DiPolito,
Councilmember Hoyt Hamilton, and Vice Mayor Jay E. Polglaze
Absent 1 - Councilmember Bill Jonson
Also Present -William B. Horne II — City Manager, Christopher Hubbard - Cultural
Affairs Specialist, Hubbard, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Cretekos
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
2. Council Discussion Item
2.1 Welcome and Introductions
The City Council, Nagano Delegation, and staff introduced themselves.
2.2 Presentation on Japanese culture, customs and history - Mako Nozu, Japanese
language instructor, Dept. of World Languages, USF Tampa
Ms. Mako provided a PowerPoint presentation.
2.3 Pre-travel tips: packing, customs, and dress-code
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2.4 Review trip itinerary and travel information
Cultural Affairs Specialist Christopher Hubbard reviewed the travel itinerary,
dress code, packing tips, customs declaration, and medication restrictions. He
requested individuals with food allergies or sensitivities provide a list in the
coming weeks. He reminded all to share a copy of the itinerary with their
emergency contact. Travelers requiring a CPAP must obtain an import
certificate to present at customs. Mr. Hubbard said invoices will be provided
within the next two weeks.
3. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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