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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08-11-2026 (Joint CC & CRA) Minutes of the Joint City Commission and CRA Meeting Held Online Via the GoToWebinar Platform and In-Person at the City Hall Commission Chambers 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Mayor Rebecca Shelton Daniel Dugger City Manager Vice Mayor Thomas Turkin Andrew Mack, Deputy City Manager Commissioner Angela Cruz Shawna Lamb, City Attorney Commissioner Mack McCray Tammy Stanzione, City Clerk Commissioner Aimee Kelley Katherine Rossmell, Board Counsel 1. Openings A. Call to Order - Mayor Rebecca Shelton Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. Roll Call City Clerk Tammy Stanzione called the roll. A quorum was present. Agenda Approval: 1 . Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption Katherine Rosmell, Board Counsel, requested to add Item 4B, joint defense and payment agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA. Motion: Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Vice Mayor Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Other A. Information Items by members of the City Commission. City Commissioners to disclose any informational items to the public. Vice Mayor Turkin thanked staff for their work during the recent two-day downtown event, noting exceptional attendance and staff performance despite hot weather. Mayor Shelton, commented on the success of the downtown event and expressed disappointment at missing the roller-skating rink. 3. Public Audience Joint City Commission and CRA Meeting Boynton Beach, FL August 11, 2026 Public Audience: Any citizen may be heard concerning any matter within the scope of the jurisdiction of the Commission. Speakers will be limited to 3-minute presentations (at the discretion of the Chair, this 3-minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on the level of business coming before the City Commission). Harry Woodworth addressed noise issues related to a short-term rental (Airbnb) property in their neighborhood, describing repeated late-night disturbances and difficulty resolving issues under current regulations. He recommended adoption of noise-monitoring technology used nationwide. 4. Regular Agenda City Manager Daniel Dugger provided an update on the 105-day transition following the shift from RMA to internal management. He explained that the team completed a full 30-day analysis and implemented several financial, operational, and organizational improvements, including investing CRA funds into a money-market account generating approximately $150,000 in monthly interest, restructuring staff operations, and conducting a review of purchasing card practices and standard operating procedures. He noted that the efforts to streamline CRA agendas and explore integrating CRA meetings with City Commission meetings, as well as more aggressive real-estate assemblage efforts involving properties such as 480 West Boynton Beach Boulevard and the Post Office site. Mr. Dugger highlighted expanded leadership roles for Adam Temple and Amanda Radigan. He concluded by summarizing the completed initiatives, future goals, and the proposed compensation adjustment of an annual $75,000 for his CRA oversight duties. Mr. Temple introduced new administrative coordinator Christie Petree, and announced that Nicole Johnson will join the CRA as Development Services Specialist. Chair Shelton stated that upon taking office as a newly elected official, she identified numerous longstanding concerns within the former CRA structure, noting that as a resident living near the district she had often sought answers or improvements and later discovered significant financial issues upon reviewing the CRA's records, including substantial losses over time. She explained that despite years of attempting to hire a qualified CRA Director, the candidates lacked proven experience, and the transition to internal leadership under City Manager Daniel Dugger has been markedly positive. She expressed strong support for Mr. Dugger, highlighting the responsiveness of staff, with actions now occurring within days rather than over multiple meetings. She noted that the community is experiencing visible benefits, including improved support for INCA and faster progress on initiatives. She thanked staff for their hard work and dedication, acknowledging the heavy workload, and stated that the transition has ultimately been far more beneficial to the community than initially anticipated. Joint City Commission and CRA Meeting Boynton Beach, FL August 11, 2026 A. Approving the Second Amendment to the Master Administrative Services Interlocal between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment. The amendment must be approved through two separate motions with the Board acting first in its CRA capacity, and then its capacity as the City Commission. CRA Board Motion: Motion to approve the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency establishing an annual budget for Executive Director Services, including a CRA Board-established annual salary for the City Manager in his capacity as Interim Executive Director, and expanding City services available under the Agreement; and authorizing the CRA Board Chair to execute the Second Amendment on behalf of the CRA. City Commission Motion: Motion to approve the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency establishing an annual budget for Executive Director Services and expanding City services available under the Agreement; to authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment; and to authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement reflecting his concurrent service as Interim Executive Director of the CRA and establishing the associated annual salary supplement, funded by CRA reimbursement. Motion: Board Member Kelley moved to approve the Second Amendment to the Master Administrative Services Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency establishing an annual budget for Executive Director Services, including a CRA Board-established annual salary for the City Manager in his capacity as Interim Executive Director, and expanding City services available under the Agreement. Board Member McCray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Vice Mayor Turkin moved to approve the second amendment to the Master Administrative Services Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and authorize incorporation of the ILA scope into the City Manager's employment contract, recognizing the additional duties assigned, and further authorize the Mayor to execute the amended City Manager contract. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Joint City Commission and CRA Meeting Boynton Beach, FL August 11, 2026 B. Joint defense and payment agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA Board Counsel Katherine Rossmell explained that a legal matter has arisen in which both the City and the CRA have been named as defendants. After discussions between the attorneys for both entities, staff recommended entering into a joint defense and payment agreement under which the CRA would initially cover the legal costs, with financial reconciliation between the parties occurring later. The Attorney requested authorization from both the CRA Board and the City Commission to enter into the agreement. Motion: Board Member Kelley motioned to authorize the joint defense and payment agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA, on behalf of the CRA. Board Member McCray seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: Commissioner McCray motioned to authorize the joint defense and payment agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach CRA. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Adjournment Commissioner McCray moved to Adjourn. Commissioner Cruz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 P.M. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ATTEST: • Tammy Sta lone, CMCJ City Clerk --%0Y NTo‘A �0 G�RORgIF c7 SEAL =._ • i :•INCORPORATED: •., 1920 ', `CORIOP