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Minutes 09-18-25 Minutes of the City Commission/CRA Joint Meeting Held Online Via the GoToWebinar Platform and In-Person at the City Hall Commission Chambers 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. Present: Chair Rebecca Shelton Tim Tack, Acting Executive Director Vice Chair Woodrow Hay Katherine Rossmell, Board Counsel Board Member Aimee Kelley Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk Board Member Thomas Turkin Board Member Angela Cruz 1. Call to Order Chair Shelton called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. 2. Invocation The Invocation was given by Board Member Hay. 3. Pledge of Allegiance Board Member Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. Roll Call Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk, called the roll. A quorum was present. 5. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Board Member Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Legal There were none. 7. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda Board Members had nothing to disclose. City Commission/CRA Joint Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 18. 2025 8. Public Comments Chair Shelton opened public comment. Cindy Falco DiCorrado stated that she was not aware of road work scheduled at 1 A.M. and said that there should have been notification. She described the building under construction on Ocean Avenue as a monstrosity and asked if discussion of the mural would take place now or later. Joanna Frasier asked if there were any plans for Northeast 10th Avenue. Chair Shelton asked Ms. Frasier to provide her contact information to staff. Elizabeth Rowe asked about the plan for the boat ramp and whether there would be a different entrance. She inquired if drainage work would be completed at the end of Oak Street and noted that FPL cable lines were signed for, but questioned if they would be installed. She also raised concerns about parking, stating that some people pay to park in areas reserved for vehicles with trailers, and asked if this restriction could be reconsidered. There were no virtual comment. Chair Shelton closed public comment. 9. New Business A. Discussion and Consideration of a CRA Waterfront Plan Mr. Tack stated that the September 9, 2025, CRA Board Meeting, the Boynton Beach CRA Board requested a Special Joint Meeting of the CRA Board and the City of Boynton Beach Commission to discuss a CRA waterfront plan. Board Member Turkin stated the City Commission meeting would follow at 6:00 P.M., and requested dialogue to incorporate this item into the City's Master Plan in coordination with the CRA. He said he was seeking consensus and suggested holding a community workshop. Board Member Kelley asked what typically occurs with public workshops. Mr. Tack explained the process and confirmed that items could be highlighted in the Master Plan. Board Member Kelley expressed support. Vice Chair Hay asked why this was the first time he had heard about the plan. Board Member Turkin responded that the City Commission had voted unanimously to review Economic Development and that this discussion was a formal follow-up. There was consensus to hold a community workshop. City Commission/CRA Joint Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 18, 2025 B. Discussion and Consideration of Commercial Industrial Development and Land Acquisition Planning Mr. Tack stated that at the September 9. 2025 CRA Board Meeting, the Board requested a Special Joint Meeting with the City Commission to discuss commercial and industrial development and land acquisition planning. Board Member Cruz stated that the CRA had received multiple land offers from residents and noted that land acquisition for parking structures was also under consideration. Board Member Turkin said the discussion should tie into the strategic and CRA plans. He noted contracts nearing completion, including one for Oak Street, and recommended a workshop to better coordinate with the City. Chair Shelton agreed that a workshop was needed to consolidate information. Deputy City Manager Mack asked when the workshop should be scheduled. Board Member Cruz suggested the end of the year. Mr. Tack recommended January or May. Board Member Turkin requested an earlier date given pending contracts. Board Member Kelley stated that the workshop should be held separately from a City Commission meeting and that staff should prepare discussion points. Vice Chair Hay requested a date before mid-November. Deputy City Manager Mack suggested Saturday, November 8. There was consensus to hold a joint workshop prior to mid-November, with staff to finalize the date and prepare discussion items. C. Discussion and Consideration of the City Procurement Policy Ms. Rossmell explained that the CRA operates under the City's procurement policy and requested a waiver of one section of the policy. She asked if a waiver was possible. Andrew Rozwadowski, Procurement Division Director, confirmed it was. Ms. Rossmell stated that they had been searching for a headhunter for the Executive Director position since October 10, 2023 and had received only one individual and one corporate response. She requested a waiver from the procurement process to move forward. Board Member Kelley stated that a decision was needed soon. Motion: City Commission/CRA Joint Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 18, 2025 Board Member Kelley moved to waive the procurement process. Board Member Turkin seconded the motion. Board Member Cruz opposed waiving the process. She said she was not opposed to moving forward with a candidate but needed more time to review, noting 24 hours was not sufficient. Board Member Turkin stated he took his due diligence seriously and emphasized the effort made in the search for an Executive Director. He noted the CRA had been seeking leadership for two years and that this was not a new issue. Ms. Rossmell described options available if the process was not waived. Board Member Kelley said a presentation could still be held but might not resolve the issue. Ms. Rossmell said the RFP could be reviewed that night or at the next meeting. Vice Chair Hay said he also received the material only recently and felt the process was being rushed. He said he was not ready to decide that night but would be prepared at the next meeting. Chair Shelton said the search had been open for two years but the applicants lacked qualifications. Ms. Rossmell said the motion was premature, and Board Member Turkin withdrew the motion. Board Member Turkin reiterated his support for moving forward, calling it a great opportunity. Ms. Rossmell outlined available options. Board Member Kelley said she was comfortable giving members more time to review. Chair Shelton suggested the City Commission revisit the issue. Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to continue the RFP process, have the presentation on October 7th, and make a decision that night, and continue the discussions with the current candidate. Board Member Cruz seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (4-0) D. Discussion and Consideration of the Executive Director Position Motion: Board Member Turkin moved to table Item 9D. Board Member Kelley seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (4-0) 10. Future Agenda Items I City Commission/CRA Joint Meeting Boynton Beach, FL September 18, 2025 11. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 P.M. 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