SAVE THE LOOP CORRIDOR ADVOCACY GROUP

MINUTES OF MEETING

January 29, 2005

Call to Order At 9:05 a.m., Acting Chair Rick Smith called the meeting to order.

Attendees C. Buck Harbuck, Charles Helm, Sue Parkerson, Mercedes McCullen, Anne Wilson, Charles DuToit, Linda Kalaydjian, Kitty Garber, Dick Garber, Paula Wehr, Mona Hawasty, Garry Balogh, Joe Jaynes, Jeanne Morris , Karon Lavassaur, John Akers, Kathleen Pruett, Rick Smith, Lynn Smith, Martin Press, Rita Press, Lynn Smith, Gordon Williamson, Natalie Williamson, Phil Elliott. Attendees were asked to fill out an index card with their contact information, affiliations, and areas of interest with the CAG.

Overview Garry Balogh with Florida Department of Transportation gave a short overview of Florida Scenic Highways. Started in 1996 there are presently 12 designated roadways showcasing outstanding resources along Florida’s highways. There are three phases in the process to designation. Phase one is eligibility, which requires background research of the intrinsic resources covering cultural, historical, archeological, recreational, natural, and scenic (CHARNS). Phase two is designation of a Corridor Management Plan that protects the resources along the corridor. Phase three is implementation of the plan.

North Flagler Scenic Highway Anne Wilson, chair of the North Flagler Scenic Highway, gave an outline of how her group started and their areas of concern. They too were concerned with preserving the canopy of the Hammock and created a zoning overlay district through an ordinance for lands abutting a scenic highway as to additional signage and landscaping that allowed flexibility for working around trees, setbacks, and land acquisitions. Their next step was to build parks and teach the traveling public about environmental stewardship and the value of preservation. She emphasized the importance of working with developers and becoming a recognizable political group with impact. She also stressed the importance of enlisting the assistance of other environmental groups (60 in their area) in asking for letters of support.

Flagler Beach Corridor Charles Helms, chair of the Flagler Beach Corridor, which encompasses highways between the Atlantic Ocean and the Halifax River, spoke of the group’s mission as to preserve, maintain, enhance, and protect these lands. They are now working with the SJWMD, FDOT, and partnered with the local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary club, and Museum.

Elections Phil Elliott nominated, Martin Press seconded Joe Jaynes for Chair and Rick Smith for Vice-Chair f the Corridor Advocacy Group. Unanimously elected. Kitty Garber nominated, Rita Press seconded Dick Garber for Recording Secretary. Unanimously elected. Kathleen Pruett nominated, Rita Press seconded Paula Wehr for Corresponding Secretary.

Future Actions Joe Jaynes determined that are first areas of business would be to create committees based on information supplied by attendees, begin creation of the bylaws, and start on the letter of intent.

Adjournment There being no further business to be considered, at 10:45 o'clock p.m. Acting Chair Smith declared the meeting to be adjourned.

Kathleen Pruett

Acting Secretary