SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Appoint two individuals to the Community Development Board: Luis Serna with a term expiring June 4, 2030 and Hoyt Hamilton, as the Alternate Member, with a term expiring June 4, 2030.
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SUMMARY:
BOARD: Community Development Board
TERM: 4 years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
MEMBERS: 7 & 1 alternate
CHAIRPERSON: Michael Boutzoukas
MEETING DATES: 3rd Tues., 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Main Library
APPTS. NEEDED: 2
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Per the Clearwater Community Development Code, Section 5-202, the City Council shall "shall seek a membership with diverse economic, social and professional representation and shall include members qualified and experienced in the fields of architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, construction, planning and land use law and real estate."
THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETED THEIR TERMS:
1. Michael Mastruserio - 30 Turner Street, 33756 - Sales/Prof Forma Communications
Completed unexpired term; not seeking reappointment
2. Kurt Hinrichs - 3151 Oyster Bayou Way, 33759 - Retired Civil Engineer
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL WITH THE PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION:
1. Luis Serna - 2819 Anderson Drive S, 33761 - Retired Planner
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION:
1. William Jonson - 2694 Redford Ct W, 33761, Retired Honeywell Project Manager
2. Michael Mark - 11 Baymont St., #406, 33767 - Retired Physician
3. Richard Maza - 2961 Somersworth Dr, 33761 - Retired Doctor
4. Loretta Mitchell - 1219 Eldridge St, 33755 - Business Owner
5. Todd St. John-Fulton - 2068 Butternut Circ W, 33763 - 407 Pennsylvania Ave, 33755, Sales/Property Management
6. Eliseo Santana - 1400 Byram Dr, 33755 - Retired Technologist
Zip Codes of current members:
2 at 33759
1 at 33761
3 at 33767
Current categories:
Real Estate Developer
Real Estate Broker/Developer
Sr. Project Administrator
Engineer
Construction/Real Estate
Real Estate Law
At the June 1, 2026 work session, the City Clerk said Hoyt Hamilton submitted an application over the weekend. Copies of the application were provided to Council.
Discussion ensued with consensus to appoint Mr. Serna as the regular board member and Mr. Hamilton as the Alternate Member. Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda.