02/01/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 1, 2024
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Brian Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Mark Bunker, Councilmember
David Allbritton (Participated Remotely), Councilmember Kathleen
Beckman and Councilmember Lina Teixeira
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Michael Delk—Assistant City
Manager, Daniel Slaughter—Assistant City Manager, David Margolis
— City Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk and Nicole Sprague —
Deputy 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 Aungst
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Senior Pastor Matt Wallis from First United Methodist Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — given.
4.1 Clearwater Lawn Bowling Day Proclamation: February 17, 2024 - Ellen O'Donnell,
Clearwater Lawn Bowls Club President, and Dick Judycki, Vice President.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the January 18, 2024 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve the minutes of the
January 18, 2024 city council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
6.1 Approve the City Manager's recommendation to reorganize the Office of Innovation, to
discontinue that Department and to establish a General Services Department; pursuant to
City Charter Section 3.03 (b) of the City Charter. (consent)
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6.2 Ratify and confirm a $20,000.00 increase for December 2023 services, approve a
$188,000.00 increase to the existing service agreement with ParkMobile, LLC. of
Atlanta, GA, for pay by cell phone technology, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of
$724,000.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent).
6.3 Approve the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement for public assistance
support for Hurricane Idalia expenditures and grant authority to the City Manager or
designee to enter into, approve, and execute same and any future modifications for
Hurricane Idalia expenditures. (consent)
6.4 Award a Construction Contract to C and T Contracting Services, LLC of Tampa, FL, for
the East Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Influent Pump Station Rehabilitation Project in
the amount of$2,840,530.00 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.13-0016-UT; approve
Supplemental Work Order 5 to Ardurra Group, Inc of Tampa, FL for Construction
Engineering Services in the amount of$431,536.00, increasing the work order from
$392,575.00 to $824,111.00; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.5 Declare list of vehicles and equipment surplus and authorize disposal through auction
pursuant to Clearwater Code Section 2.623(6) and (8) and authorize the appropriate
officials to execute the same. (consent)
6.6 Authorize the City Attorney to retain the law firm of Luke Charles Lirot, PA to represent the
City in multiple code violation cases, City of Clearwater v. Nicholas Bosstick, Case No.
23-11058-MO et seq., relating to Mr. Bosstick's violations of Section 28.10, Code of
Ordinances, as enforced pursuant to Section 1.12, Code of Ordinances, in an initial
amount not to exceed $4,000.00, approve the Legal Consultation Services Contract, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
7.1 Revise the structure of the Downtown Development Board and pass Ordinance 9744-24
on first reading.
During the Council meeting taking place on Dec. 19, 2023, the City Council
directed the City Attorney to revise the governance structure of Clearwater's
Downtown Development Board (DDB). This draft reflects one possible iteration
of the DDB's future governance structure.
Three individuals spoke in opposition.
Two individuals spoke in support.
Ordinance 9744-24 was presented and read by title only.
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Councilmember Teixeira moved to revise the structure of the
Downtown Development Board and pass Ordinance 9744-24 on first
reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote
was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
7.2 Approve amended purchase and sale agreement with Gotham Property Acquisitions,
LLC, and The DeNunzio Group, LLC and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same.
In November 2022, Clearwater voters approved the sale and redevelopment of
two downtown properties to Gotham and DeNunzio (Buyers). In the first quarter
of 2023, the Buyers advised that as a result of changing market conditions,
significant funding gaps had emerged in the project. In April 2023, the Buyers
delivered a presentation to the City Council, at which the Buyers advised that
the funding gap was $80 million. During that presentation, the Buyers proposed
a combination of changes to the project that would fill the gap and allow the
project to proceed.
In response, the Council requested a comprehensive study to verify the extent
of the funding gap, and analyze the reasons behind it. City staff identified HR&A
Advisors as the best firm to conduct that analysis because HR&A has prior
experience evaluating economic conditions in downtown Clearwater, and HR&A
was highly recommended by Assistant City Manager Michael Delk. In October
2023, the City received HR&A's final report. The final report confirmed a funding
gap between $76 million -$80 million. HR&A's report was then
cross-referenced with two independent commercial appraisals obtained by the
City in November 2023. With the benefit of extensive and recent data, the City
Attorney consulted with each Councilmember via 1 on 1 discussion, along with
senior city staff, to gauge the level of support for making the changes necessary
to allow the project to move forward. Through a combination of those
discussions, the City Attorney recommends approval of the revised purchase
and sale agreement (PSA). The key changes are summarized in the term
sheet attached to this agenda item.
If approved by Council, an amended development agreement (DA) will be
presented to the Community Development Board (CDB) for their consideration.
Afterward, an amended DA will be presented to the City Council for final
approval, likely in May 2024. The proposed amendments to the DA will be
consistent with the PSA.
Applicant representative Katie Cole reviewed the request. The applicant
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submitted today an amended development that memorializes the
changes before Council.
In response to questions, Gotham President Byan Kelly said Gotham is
committed to the 400 units and collaborating to move forward within the next
12 to 16 months. The City Attorney said the renderings are attached to the
agenda item for public viewing. Mr. DeNunzio said the building permit will be
filed in October, with a shovel in the ground no later than early 2025.
Two individuals spoke in opposition.
The City Attorney said the referendum question did not reference the
pedestrian bridge. The bridge is not off the table. He said construction
costs have gotten so high and Council did not recognize the bridge as
the highest priority. The agreement was drafted in a manner that allows
the buyers to come separately to the Community Redevelopment
Agency at a later date for the bridge.
One individual spoke in opposition and requested consideration for more
housing in a second tower on the north part of the lot.
Councilmember Beckman moved to approve amended purchase
and sale agreement with Gotham Property Acquisitions, LLC, and
The DeNunzio Group, LLC and authorize the appropriate officials to
execute same. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7.3 Update to Council Policies relating to use of stationery.
During the Jan. 16 work session, Mayor Aungst requested an update to Council
policy and rules relating to the use of Council stationery or letterhead. The City
Attorney was asked to present a menu of options regarding potential updates.
After reviewing the current stationery options, and considering the perspectives
of each Councilmember, the City Attorney has identified at least three important
aspects of the policy for Council to consider:
• The use of full Council stationery (which includes the names of all
Councilmembers) versus individual Councilmember stationery (making
no reference to other Councilmembers)
• Whether different rules should apply to the Mayor than other
Councilmembers
• The importance, if any, of placing special limitations on correspondence
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sent by incumbent candidates during election or reelection campaigns
With these variables in mind, the following options are presented for Council
consideration:
Option #1: require Councilmembers, including the Mayor, to only use individual
stationery unless approved unanimously by the Council at a public work
session. Individual stationery shall not mention or reference any other
Councilmembers other than the author. Full Council stationery can be used
only when approved unanimously by the full Council on a case-by-case basis
during a public work session.
Option #2: allow the Mayor to use Council stationery without public permission
from Council. In all other respects, identical to Option #1.
Option #3: prohibit all Councilmembers, other than the Mayor, from using any
City stationery after the Councilmember has qualified for election or reelection
but prior to the election itself. This prohibition can be waived on a case-by-case
basis by a majority of the Council after a formal vote.
These options are illustrative rather than exhaustive. Council can direct staff to
adopt any of these three options, or Council can modify these options as it sees
fit.
Council Policy 5-7 relating to Stationery was last revised on November 3, 2022,
to add the phrase "to be used for official city business."
Councilmember Teixeira moved to suspend use of all stationery,
except for the Mayor, through April, 2024.
Discussion ensued with comments made that it is appropriate for
councilmembers to have official letterhead to be used throughout their
entire term. Support was expressed to have individual councilmember
letterhead that did not list other councilmembers at the bottom.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Two individuals spoke in support of Option 1.
Councilmember Beckman moved to change council policy with
Option 1. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
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8.1 Adopt Ordinance 9716-23 on second reading, amending the Operating Budget for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 to reflect increases and decreases in revenues
and expenditures for the General Fund, Special Development Fund, Special Program
Fund, and Parking Fund.
Ordinance 9716-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9716-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
8.2 Adopt Ordinance 9717-23 on second reading, amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, to reflect an increase of
$17,825,168.
Ordinance 9717-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9717-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
8.3 Adopt Ordinance 9739-23 on second reading, amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 32, Utilities, Article VIII, Gas, providing for the use of subcontractors in the
fulfillment of gas services, Amending Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges,
Section XXV, Clearwater Gas System Fees, Rates and Charges, to revise rates in
accordance with the 2023 Cost of Service and Rate Study.
The Mayor departed chambers at 6:48 p.m. and returned at 6:50 p.m.
Ordinance 9739-23 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9739-23 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Beckman and Councilmember Teixeira
8.4 Adopt Ordinance 9740-24 on second reading amending the Community Development
Code Article 3, Development Standards, Parking and Loading Division, Article 4.
Development Review and Other Procedures, General Procedures division, Appendix B.,
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US 19 Zoning District and Development Standards, General Provisions, Subdistrict
Standards, Site Design Standards, Building Design Standards, and Administration
Division, Appendix C., Downtown District and Development Standards, Character
District Standards, Frontage Standards, Site Design Standards, Building Design
Standards, Flexibility, and Administration divisions.
Ordinance 9740-24 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Beckman moved to adopt Ordinance 9740-24 on
second and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon
roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Beckman and
Councilmember Teixeira
8.5 Adopt Ordinance 9741-24 on second reading, amending Code of Ordinances Chapter
33, Waterways and Vessels by amending Article I - In General, Article II - City Owned
Docking Facilities, and Article III - Vessels, to clarify, revise and modify existing articles
and sections; amending Section 33.026 establishing a civil penalty for unpermitted
commercial activity in a city owned marine facility and establishing citation procedures.
Ordinance 9741-24 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Bunker moved to adopt Ordinance 9741-24 on second
and final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call,
the vote was:
Ayes: 4 - Mayor Aungst Sr., Vice Mayor Bunker, Councilmember Beckman and
Councilmember Teixeira
9. Citizens to be heard re items not on the agenda - For purposes of this role,
"items pertaining to city business" includes any matter within the Council's or the
City Manager's power to act, any matter that the Council previously voted on or
discussed at the dais, or any matter discussed by or scheduled to be considered by
another governmental entity that affects the operation of the City. Each person who
wishes to address the Council shall complete a comment card and submit the card
to the City Clerk (right-hand side of dais) before the speaker will be permitted to
speak. However, if the speaker has just arrived or decided to speak, the Chair may
allow the card to be filled out after speaking. Individuals will limit their comments to
a maximum of three minutes. The Mayor shall advise the speaker that their time has
expired. If the person remains at the podium, thereby interfering with other persons
who may wish to be heard, the speaker's microphone may be turned off, or the
Mayor may rule the person out of order in accordance with Rule 15.
Marti Marshall expressed concerns with the audio transmission during
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council meetings. The volume is too low and one cannot hear what is
being said, whether streamed or televised.
Rudy Michalek suggested Council consider looking at council policy
addressing conflicts of interest.
Tony Teller said he supported dismantling the DDB, which has diminished
growth in the area, and stated that many do not come to Downtown because
of Scientology.
Mr. Holuba expressed concerns regarding the Clearwater Police
Department and its hiring decisions.
Frank Hibbard expressed concerns regarding a letter Councilmember
Beckman sent to residents at north beach and said he was filing an ethics
complaint with the State.
Beth Davis, Jonathan Wade, and Andrea Evans-Dixon submitted emails
supporting workforce housing and accessory dwelling units (see pages 11-
15).
Blain Enderle submitted emails regarding crossing guards, Clearwater
politics, and the audio of council meetings (see pages 16-38).
10. City Manager Reports
10.1 Discuss March 21, 2024 council meeting.
At January 29 work session, there was council consensus to move the
Thursday, May 2, 2024 council meeting to Monday, April 29, 2024 (no work
session). Staff was directed to place the item back on the agenda to discuss
the March 21, 2024 council meeting.
Discussion ensued with council consensus to direct staff to move the
March 21, 2024 council meeting to Monday, March 18, 2024 (no work
session).
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Teixeira wished all to remain healthy.
Vice Mayor Bunker said, as stated earlier, many individuals are scared to
come to Downtown because of Scientology. They have built a reputation that
they will not turn the other cheek and make it difficult for business owners to
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operate in their buildings.
Councilmember Beckman said Clearwater Police Department went above
and beyond to accommodate a homeless family during the cold night of
January 19. She said congregate shelters are not for families and there is
insufficient housing options for homeless families. She thanked the police
officers for paying the family's hotel room.
13. Closing Comments by Mayor
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: beth davis <beth.g.davis@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 11:59 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Cc: Sanderson, Denise; Lane, Charles
Subject: Workforce Housing In Clearwater - Special Session Feb 6
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Good morning,
I am looking forward to the actions you will be taking on future housing
in Clearwater, Feb 6th.
Goals and timelines will guide the result.
I hope you will include rehabilitation of existing inventory in this list.
Education, resources, a Housing Representative/Liason; education
sessions for the public at our libraries;
Library sessions in our libraries: training of our youth in skills, workshops
with non -profits, involving neighbors and neighborhoods to strengthen
our inventory, all are possible tools. Funding in the General Fund; shifting
FTE's now; both will be an option.
Obstacles that are in our control may be part of the solutions. What
code or zone still needs to be corrected for an ADU, Garage apt or tiny
home? You approved this over a year ago. Generation housing on
existing properties is needed urgently.
Housing is our biggest issue and the solutions take years. Please accept
the challenge and help us all.
Thank you for your work on this.
Beth Davis
Clearwater Alliance for Housing
727 742 3797 text is best.
CaII, Rosemarie
From: Jonathan Wade <jwade4252@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6:59 PM
To: beth davis; ClearwaterCouncil
Cc: Sanderson, Denise; Lane, Charles
Subject: Re: Workforce Housing In Clearwater — Special Session Feb 6
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Thank you for including me I am very interested in the housing crisis in Clearwater. I'm hear to support in any way that I
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From: beth davis <beth.g.davis@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 11:58:51 AM
To: clearwater council <clearwatercouncil@myclearwater.com>
Cc: Sanderson, Denise <denise.sanderson@myclearwater.com>; Lane, Charles <Charles.Lane@myclearwater.com>
Subject: Workforce Housing In Clearwater ^' Special Session Feb 6
Good morning,
I am looking forward to the actions you will be taking on future housing
in Clearwater, Feb 6th.
Goals and timelines will guide the result.
I hope you will include rehabilitation of existing inventory in this list.
Education, resources, a Housing Representative/Liason; education
sessions for the public at our libraries;
Library sessions in our libraries: training of our youth in skills, workshops
with non -profits, involving neighbors and neighborhoods to strengthen
our inventory, all are possible tools. Funding in the General Fund; shifting
FTE's now; both will be an option.
Obstacles that are in our control may be part of the solutions. What
code or zone still needs to be corrected for an ADU, Garage apt or tiny
home? You approved this over a year ago. Generation housing on
existing properties is needed urgently.
Y
Housing is our biggest issue and the solutions take years. Please accept
the challenge and help us all.
Thank you for your work on this.
Beth Davis
Clearwater Alliance for Housing
727 742 3797 text is best.
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CaII. Rosemarie
From: Andrea Evans -Dixon <office@successfuldiva.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:30 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Cc: Sanderson, Denise; Lane, Charles
Subject: Workforce Housing in Clearwater — SS 2.6.24
Importance: High
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Good afternoon.
Thank you in advance for conducting the special session on workforce housing in
Clearwater. Workforce housing is a much-needed area requiring attention from
our city. If we have existing inventory that can be rehabilitated for housing, I
hope this will be discussed.
Other areas I look forward to hearing more about during the session include, but
are not limited to:
10- Removing code or zone obstacles for ADUs, garage apartments, or tiny homes.
(I believe) some residents have existing properties that can accommodate these
types of housing.
This session can be a huge stepping stone in providing tangible, realistic, and
attainable solutions to a looming issue. Let's work together in a forward -thinking
manner to deliver the results that our city's residents deserve.
Andrea D. Evans -Dixon
Clearwater Alliance for Housing
Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:17 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Watch "Clearwater Politics At City Council When It Comes To How Much Is In The
GENERAL FUND they are SILENT" on YouTube
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
https://youtube.com/shorts/2Am5IeeUHMw?si=hsdlnOPHPnMGJw9e
We the people saw not a piece of paper you were giving.
Ethics please.
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 3:35 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Watch "Can't Negotiate It Down To Almost ZERO. Clearwater Logic and Reasoning is old
school ell" on YouTube
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
https://youtube.com/shorts/9NJ5zL81ANI?si=I91HWkMJLQG3uZdn
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2024 6:19 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Bluffs deal
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Dear City Council,
Your lack of transparency on the Bluff deal was I am sure stragistised. (How much did it cost in just lawyers?)
No pictures of an apparent building change or bullets of changes so the Citizens of Clearwater can way in for Thursday
night meeting. We don't know anything. We were asked to vote on it to make it a reality. The Council put a hold on it
plus cash to show us the truth.
Thursday with nobody really from the Citizens of Clearwater you will just tell the truth and take the blue pill.(Matrix
movie)
We elected you to do what you think is best for the Clearwater Citizens. Not residents.
I know you will.
Blain Enderle
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2024 8:08 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Fwd: Something brand new for Clearwater
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Forwarded message
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 29, 2024, 8:06 AM
Subject: Something brand new for Clearwater
To: Margolis, David <David.Margolis@myclearwater.com>
Mr. Margolis,
Thought I would go straight to the source when it comes to brand new stuff.
I am requesting permission to put my Bluetooth microphone on the pulpit in Clearwater City council meetings. That way
my sound is crisp on my videos.
Don't believe I read it on Council's rules.
If I can't no need to respond.
Have a great week.
Blain Enderle
CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2024 1:30 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Watch "Sound Check every time there is a concert. Disturbing the peace is not going to
happen in Clw" on YouTube
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https://youtube.com/shorts/3JaNgpkXfiA?si=R pTSg2x-L81mhKi
My opinion. Police told me in Largo there's never a good time to disturb the peace.
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2024 3:42 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Crossing Guards are always left out
Attachments: Screenshot_20240126_153203_Chrome jpg
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2024 4:19 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Re: Crossing Guards are always left out
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The city can compensate employees for years of service. But the Crossing Guards can't doesn't sound like it is equity and
fair to me.
It takes 3 people to fix.
Al the best,
Blain
On Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 3:41 PM Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com> wrote:
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Call, Rosemarie
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Friday, January 26, 2024 4:32 PM
ClearwaterCouncil
Fwd: Crossing Guards pay increase
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Forwarded message
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234Wgmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: Crossing Guards pay increase
To: Gandy, Eric <Eric.Gandv myclearwater.com>
Sir,
Absolutely wonderful. I checked before I asked.
My point is ethics Sir. Treating one city employee different than any other city employee after Council heard the logic for
years of service is. You fill in the word.
It's your karma,
Blain
On Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 2:40 PM Gandy, Eric <Eric.Gandy@myclearwater.com> wrote:
The crossing guards went from $15.30 to $17.45 per hour. Equates to about 14%
Have a nice weekend.
Eric
Eric Gandy
Chief of Police
5
Clearwater Police Department
727.562.4343
eric.gandy(a myclearwater.com
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2024 11:37 AM
To: Slaughter, Daniel <Daniel.Slaughter@MyClearwater.com>; Gandy, Eric <Eric.Gandy@myclearwater.com>
Subject: Re: Crossing Guards pay increase
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On Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 11:36 AM Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmaii.com> wrote:
Chief,
After reading a wonderful article about Clearwater's getting an average of 9.1% increase.
The amazing part is thlat ALL get money for time spent on the job.
Both amazing.
So did the Clearwater Crossing Guards get the identical Courtesy?
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How much does each officer get per year increase?
And of course what was the annual %.
All the best,
Blain Enderle
CaII, Rosemarie
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Saturday, January 27, 2024 10:34 AM
ClearwaterCouncil
Fwd: Crossing Guards pay from your perspective
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Forwarded message
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 10:33 AM
Subject: Crossing Guards pay from your perspective
To: Gandy, Eric <eric.gandy@myclearwater.com>
Chief,
I would like to do a video on your terms of you explaining why crossing guards should not get exactly what fifteen
hundred city employees get. Crossing guards are city employees too.
Awaiting your response,
Blain Enderle
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2024 12:55 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Watch "Clearwater's Chief of Police on Freedom of speech on YouTube Bullsh-t" on
YouTube
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 3:27 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil; Poirrier, Jennifer; Slaughter, Daniel; Delk, Michael
Subject: Watch "Clearwater City Council 1/18/24" on YouTube
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2024 9:09 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Moving citizens to be heard to end
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Dear City Council,
How is moving citizens to be heard to the end working out for you?
5 million dollar payback and internet 1st amendment auditors now for forever.
Your karma,
Blain Enderle
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2024 8:56 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Watch "Clearwater's City Council meetings are out of control. 1/18/24 They do make
great video." on YouTube
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Put police at the door. Common sense
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.corn>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 10:13 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil; Bunker, Mark
Subject: Watch "Scientology permits Only Police crusers in their parking lot for the Clearwater
Council meeting" on YouTube
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 8:21 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil; Slaughter, Daniel
Cc: Margolis, David
Subject: Watch "Clearwater City Council members exchange texts during meeting. Not
transparen, not ethical" on YouTube
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How is that legal? Now very transparent to me. How about to you?
I think that is unethical.
Blain
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:28 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: What I saw tonight
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Dear City Council,
If the Police Officer at the door was incharge of It's forcing policy we wouldn't have that debacle twice tonight.
All the best,
Blain Enderle
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Call, Rosemarie
From: Blain Enderle <benderle1234@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 7:23 AM
To: The Armed Fisherman; ClearwaterCouncil; Chandler-Baier, Allie; Beasley, Shaun;
Kirkpatrick, Billie; Bunker, Mark; Brigman, Nathan; Huckno, Carol; Schultz, Courtney;
Delk, Michael; Slaughter, Daniel; Margolis, David; Poirrier, Jennifer; Castelli, Joelle Wiley;
Sparks, Jillian; Jason Koebele; Llauget, John; Cacioppo, Pietrina; Pieslak, Kenneth;
Runkles, Norman; Auskalnis, Richard; mark.robertson@myclearwater.com; Sudduth,
Vicki; Mellis, Ted
Subject: Watch "Clearwater Police MESSED with a Sigma Male. Clearwater Police DONE MESSED
UP i" on YouTube
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