Minutes 10-13-09
MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009, AT 6:30 P.M.
IN CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Jerry Taylor, Chair Lisa Bright, Executive Director
Woodrow Hay, Vice Chair Jim Cherof, Board Attorney
Jose Rodriguez
Marlene Ross
Ron Weiland
I. Call to Order – Chair Jerry Taylor
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
Vice Chair Hay offered the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. Roll Call
The Recording Secretary called the roll.
IV. Agenda Approval:
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
None
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion
Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Ross seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
V. Announcements & Awards
None
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes – CRA Board meeting of September 8, 2009
This item was pulled by Ms. Bright for discussion.
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B. Approval of Minutes – CRA Budget Meeting of September 24, 2009
This item was pulled by Ms. Bright for discussion.
C. Approval of Period ended September 30, 2009 Financial Report
D. Monthly Procurement Purchase Orders
E. Approval of Commercial Façade Grant – Buckley Plumbing Co., Inc.
F. Approval of Funding up to $20,000 from the Residential Improvement
Program Grant to William and Louise Albury
G. Approval of Funding up to $20,000 from the Residential Improvement
Program Grant to Randall Blair
H. Approval of Funding up to $20,000 from the Residential Improvement
Program Grant to Cherry Creek
I.Approval of Funding up to $20,000 from the Residential Improvement
Program Grant to David Drayton
J. Approval of Funding up to $20,000 from the Residential Improvement
Program Grant to Willie Mae Mullin
K. Approval of Funding up to $20,000 from the Residential Improvement
Program Grant to Marie Murph
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L. Approval to Support the Boynton Woman's Club 100 Anniversary
Celebration
This item was pulled by Mr. Rodriguez for discussion.
Motion
Ms. Ross moved to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of the items pulled.
Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
VII. Pulled Consent Agenda Items:
A. Approval of Minutes – CRA Board meeting of September 8, 2009
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Ms. Bright requested the page numbering be corrected.
Motion
Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the minutes with the correction noted. Ms. Ross
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
B. Approval of Minutes – CRA Budget Meeting of September 24, 2009
Ms. Bright noted the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m., rather than 6:30 p.m.
She requested clarification to reflect the CRA's procurement policy required the Board's
approval for travel arrangements for other Board members. (Staff's travel arrangements
were approved by the Executive Director.)
Motion
Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Ms. Ross seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
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L. Approval to Support the Boynton Woman's Club 100 Anniversary
Celebration
Mr. Rodriguez noted the attendees had not been specified. Ms. Bright advised the table
had been purchased on behalf of the Board. Chair Taylor would be serving as Honorary
Chairperson for the event, and he and Mrs. Taylor would be seated at another table.
As such, there would be sufficient seating for the Board members and their partners at
the table purchased. The event would be held at the Woman's Club. Ms. Bright
requested an RSVP from the Board members by October 14, 2009.
Motion
Mr. Rodriguez moved to approve. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
VIII. Information Only:
A. CRA Policing Activity Report for the Month of September 2009 and District
Statistics for the Months of August and September 2009
B. Public Comment Log Monthly Update
C. CRA Media
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Ms. Ross congratulated CRA staff for its latest achievement. The CRA's Urban Infill
Housing Development Program earned the State's top honor as Florida's best
redevelopment project. The award is to be presented by the Florida Redevelopment
Association (FRA) to the CRA later this month.
D. Status Report – Line of Credit
E. Planning & Development Board - Baywalk
IX. Public Comments (Note: comments are limited to three minutes in
duration)
Chair Taylor opened the public comments.
Herb Suss, 1711 Wood Fern Drive, commended the CRA Executive Director and staff
for their professionalism in conducting the community meeting held October 12, 2009.
No one else having come forward, the public comments were closed.
X. Public Hearing:
Old Business:
New Business:
XI. Old Business:
A. Consideration of Lease Agreement with Glaston Sims d/b/a Alex Sims
Barber Shop for 909 N. Seacrest Blvd., Unit A
Mike Simon, Development Director, advised the consideration of the lease agreement
was based upon the terms discussed at the September meeting at which the Board
approved the monthly rent of $878.63. The rates established had been reviewed by the
CRA's Legal Department. Staff had received a letter faxed by Mr. Sims requesting the
Board reduce the amount of the monthly rent from $878.63 to $578.63. The letter was
included with the meeting materials.
Mr. Weiland felt the Board would be setting a precedent if it were to agree to the
requested reduction.
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Motion
Mr. Weiland moved to approve staff's recommendation to approve the lease agreement
with the original price of $825 plus tax. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion.
Mr. Rodriguez requested verification that the potential tax burden relating to the
property had been included in the budget.
Susan Harris, Finance Director, responded affirmatively, adding the potential tax
burden was approximately $3,800, and the combined rent collected from the barber
shop and beauty center would more than cover a potential tax burden.
Guarn Sims, 3021 S. Seacrest Boulevard, noted his father was requesting
consideration be given to reducing the monthly rent by $300, as economic conditions
had severely impacted his business. His father had projected a significant loss when
measuring monthly income versus expenses. Mr. Sims believed that the business was
further impacted by barbers operating in the City without the appropriate licenses, and
felt the $300 reduction would help sustain the business. He noted his father had been
a licensed barber for 54 years and had operated the business at the current Boynton
Beach location for more than 30 years.
Chair Taylor inquired whether the rent charged the Sims Barber Shop was equivalent to
rents collected for other properties owned by the CRA. Mr. Simon explained a reduction
of $300 in the Sims Barber Shop's base rent of $825 would amount to $525 per month,
or 91 cents per square foot. Rental charges for the Dive Shop and other businesses at
Ocean Plaza ranged from $1.16 to $1.18 per square foot, depending upon the location.
If the rent charged to the Sims Barber Shop were to be reduced, Mr. Simon suggested
the Board consider a consistent per-square-foot charge to Ruby's Beauty Center.
Vice Chair Hay felt the Sims situation was unique. He did not believe the Board would
be setting a precedent in considering Mr. Sims' request and further believed each
situation should be assessed on its own merits. With regard to the unlicensed barbers
in the City, Mr. Weiland felt it was the responsibility of Code Compliance and other
appropriate agencies to address these issues.
Chair Taylor inquired whether Ruby's Beauty Center was charged the equivalent square
footage amount. Mr. Simon noted the rent currently collected from Ruby's amounted to
$1.30 per square foot. The rent collected from the Dive Shop ranged from $1.05 to
$1.10 per square foot. He suggested an amount of between 91 cents and the $1.30
per square foot be charged. If charged $1 per square foot, the rent would be
consistent with the rent charged the Dive Shop. It was noted the Board had recently
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reduced the Dive Shop's rent to roughly $1 per square foot in an effort to alleviate the
Shop's economic difficulties and because the Dive Shop had been at its current location
for 25 years.
While Mr. Rodriguez understood the points offered by Mr. Sims, he had difficulty
understanding why the rent established by the CRA would now be burdensome, yet
over the years, Mr. Sims had been collecting the equivalent rate, $1.30 per square foot,
from his subtenant, Ruby's Beauty Center.
Mr. Sims explained the rent charged to the beauty center was consistent and had not
increased over the years. He did not feel an unfair burden had been placed on the
tenant as opportunities available to a cosmetology business were not necessarily
available to a barber shop. Additionally, Mr. Sims' father had established a relationship
with Ruby Mack and after her passing, the relationship was continued with the Mack
family.
Mr. Weiland agreed to revise his motion so that the rent charged to the Sims Barber
Shop would be equivalent to the Dive Shop's reduced rate.
Amended Motion
Mr. Weiland amended his motion so that the Sims Barber Shop would be charged $1.05
per square foot, plus applicable taxes.
Mr. Simon noted the base rent on 635 square feet at the reduced rate would amount to
$666.75, plus taxes of approximately $44.33.
Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
B. Consideration of Lease Agreement with Solomon and Evangeline Mack
d/b/a Ruby's Beauty Center for 909 N. Seacrest Blvd., Unit B
Chair Taylor suggested the rent for Ruby's Beauty Center be reduced to $1.05 as well.
Motion
Mr. Weiland moved to reduce the rent to $1.05 per square foot. Vice Chair Hay
seconded the motion.
Mr. Simon noted the rent based on the square footage would drop from $600 to
$484.05 per month, plus sales tax.
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Evangeline Mack-Sullivan, 909 N. Seacrest Boulevard, of Ruby's Beauty Center,
noted she had been struggling to sustain her business as well. She did not understand
why, with the new lease, she would be responsible for renovations. While the rent had
always been remitted, renovations had never been made.
Mr. Simon explained Ms. Mack-Sullivan would be responsible for any plumbing and
interior renovations, excluding the electricity and HVAC system. All exterior fixtures
would be the responsibility of the agency. Chair Taylor reiterated Ms. Mack-Sullivan's
rent had just been reduced by approximately $150 per month.
Mrs. Mack-Sullivan's husband noted his wife had been paying the Sims family
approximately $600 per month for the past four or five years. The broken window,
carpeting and air-conditioning unit should have been repaired prior to her signing the
new lease agreement. He believed the CRA owned the property and was responsible
for maintenance. Mr. Simon pointed out that, pursuant to the agreement, the Sims
family was responsible for the maintenance of the property. Ms. Mack-Sullivan's
husband advised his wife had previous discussions with Mr. Sims regarding the broken
window and the carpeting. It was noted by the Board and Attorney Cherof that any
disputes regarding maintenance issues should be resolved by the tenant and subtenant.
The motion passed unanimously.
C. Recommendation on RFP for Small Business Development Program
1. Recommendation of Professional Services Consultant – TED Center
Vivian Brooks, Assistant Director, noted the HOB (Heart of Boynton) strategies had
been developed in meetings with the Community Committee out of the funding
originally set aside for the Auburn redevelopment. One of the recommendations of the
Committee was to provide small business training within the community. Pursuant to
the Board's directive, an RFP (Request for Proposals) had been issued and seven
responses were received. The review team consisted of Ms. Brooks, Mike Simon and
Susan Harris. Ms. Brooks had worked with similar programs in West Palm Beach, Mike
Simon had dealt with the issue in Delray Beach, and Susan Harris had been awarded
an MBA from New York University. Each had individually ranked the seven firms based
upon the criteria set forth in the RFP. Based upon the combined rankings, the three top
respondents were the Center for Technology, Enterprise and Development (TED
Center), International Enterprise Development, Inc. and the Mentoring Center. As the
TED Center had received the highest number of points and its fee was in line with the
budget, staff recommended the TED Center be selected. Ms. Brooks advised Dr. Lynn
Allison, of International Enterprises Development, was present.
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Lynn Allison, 6260 N. Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge, noted she currently served as
President of International Enterprises Development and had previously served on the
Ocean Ridge Town Commission. She requested the Board review the scoring based
upon several issues. Her company had provided small business training and technical
assistance and had established loan programs for the last 12 years. Upon reviewing the
scoring, she observed that under "past experience," her firm had received 16 points,
and it was her belief that no other firm in Florida had been more accomplished in the
field. Her firm had contracted with the City of Pompano Beach for the last four years.
If the Board members were to conduct a review, she requested they contact Pompano's
Mayor, Lamar Fisher, as to her firm's performance. Dr. Allison's firm had established a
loan program that provided $340,000 in loans this year, technical assistance and
workshops pertaining to small business development. She felt the program would work
well in Boynton Beach. Her firm also operated the State programs for three Governors
over the last 12 years. She noted her request for a review was not intended in any way
to demean staff's efforts or the TED Center. However, as a result of the close scoring
results, she felt it was incumbent upon her to request a review.
Ms. Brooks clarified the Board could select any of the seven respondents. As noted
from the scoring, there were only a few points separating the top three. RFPs were
reviewed individually by the rankers and their scores were combined and averaged out.
There was a two-point difference between the TED Center and International Enterprises
in the final score as well as in "past experience."
With regard to Ms. Harris' position on the ranking committee, Mr. Rodriguez requested
clarification as to the manner in which a Chief Financial Officer's background would be
beneficial. Ms. Harris responded in her experience in private industry, she had served
on selection committees and evaluated hundreds of proposals in the areas of mergers,
acquisitions, development and grants. She had worked with the YMCA as well.
Jennifer Brin Kovach, 401 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, noted she currently
served as Director of the Florida Women's Business Center, a program within the TED
Center, working in the area of small business entrepreneur development. The Florida
Women's Business Center offered counseling services and training to 2,000 small
business owners annually. Several workshops were offered weekly in Palm Beach and
Broward Counties as well as Fort Myers. Counseling and training services would be
implemented by Annette Gray, Business Development Manager. Ms. Kovach noted the
TED Center had been engaged in a contractual relationship with the Delray Beach CRA
providing business incubation, technical assistance, loan applications and Small
Business Association resource services. The TED Center served 18 counties within the
State and Palm Beach County for more than 17 years.
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Chair Taylor felt while at least three of the applicants appeared to be qualified to
provide the services requested, he did not wish to "second-guess" the review team
selected by the Board and would accept the team's recommendation. In reviewing the
ranking sheet, Vice Chair Hay commented International Enterprise Development had
received a lower ranking in other areas as well as in "past experience." While he
agreed with Chair Taylor that the sheet reflected three good candidates, Vice Chair Hay
expressed confidence in the team's evaluation and had no objection to the outcome.
Mr. Rodriguez questioned whether staff could have piggybacked on the Delray contract.
Ms. Brooks responded piggybacking would have been an option. However, staff felt an
individual contract would allow for a one-year trial period within which the interest of
the business community could be determined.
Lisa Bright, Executive Director, had been approached by members of the Heart of
Boynton (HOB) community who had anticipated applying if staff were to utilize the RFP
process. While the HOB community members may not have applied, staff believed the
open, district-wide RFP process was more equitable.
Ms. Ross inquired whether the "proposed fees" had been accurate. Ms. Brooks
responded affirmatively, adding most of the respondents whose figures were not
acceptable had never contacted staff regarding the budgeted range, which was
standard procedure in responding to an RFP.
Motion
Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the TED Center to provide professional services in
order to implement the Small Business Development Program. Mr. Weiland seconded
the motion that passed unanimously.
2. Consideration of Entering into Contract with TED Center
Chair Taylor noted a motion was necessary to enter into the contract with TED Center.
Motion
Vice Chair Hay so moved. Mr. Weiland seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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D. Consideration of purchasing Brandom Property at 112 NW 10 Avenue in
the amount of $110,000
Ms. Brooks noted this item had previously been discussed. While Mr. Brandom had
originally asked $170,000 for the property, an appraisal set the value of the structure at
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$90,000. Mr. Brandom offered to reduce the purchase price to $110,000, with the CRA
paying all closing costs. The Board had rejected Mr. Brandom's counter-offer and
cancelled the contract. It was requested this item be placed on the agenda for
reconsideration.
The boarded subject property was located west of Seacrest on MLK Boulevard and
adjacent to Sara Sims Park. If approved, the property would be purchased and deeded
over to the City for the expansion of Sara Sims Memorial Park. The City had not
approached the CRA with respect to the purchase, as there had been no funds in the
Development Department for acquisitions. The purchase would be made with a portion
of the Heart of Boynton (HOB) strategies money, and the property would be
demolished by the CRA.
Mr. Weiland had no objection to purchasing the property. However, the CRA had
recently purchased several properties, and it was his belief the CRA paid $400 or $500
over the appraisal amount on one of the properties. Mr. Weiland expressed concern in
setting a precedent by purchasing a property for more than its appraised value. Chair
Taylor believed each prospect should be considered individually and in this case, it
appeared the CRA had an opportunity to clean up the area. Vice Chair Hay agreed the
purchase would provide an opportunity to rid the area of crime.
Motion
Vice Chair Hay moved that the Board accept Mr. Brandom's counter-offer of $110,000
plus closing costs. Mr. Weiland seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
XII. New Business:
A. Consideration of waiver and funding up to $20,000 from Residential
Improvement Program Grant to Estella Jones
Ms. Brooks advised Ms. Jones had submitted a grant application to the CRA. Prior
thereto, she had approached the City with regard to its rehabilitation program, but had
not received a response in more than a year. The information provided on her
application indicated she met the guidelines of the program with one exception. The
above-ground sewer located on her property had been leaking raw sewage, constituting
a hazardous condition. The replacement of the sewer line was Ms. Jones' responsibility
and as such, the item was brought before the Board for a waiver. Attorney Cherof
added residents were responsible for the lateral line which ran from the structure to the
street connection. Rather than granting a waiver, Attorney Cherof suggested amending
the Residential Improvement Grant Program by adding an element to the eligible
improvement items to cover exterior plumbing and sanitary sewer repair or
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replacement. He believed it was likely this type of repair would be required in other
situations as well.
Motion
Vice Chair Hay moved to approve modifying the eligible improvement items to include
exterior plumbing or sanitary sewer repair or replacement. Ms. Ross seconded the
motion.
Mr. Rodriguez suggested plumbing be excluded from the eligible items, as plumbing
could include an exterior water hose, sink or spigot. Ms. Brooks suggested limiting the
element to potable water lateral sanitary sewer lines that run from the City onto the
property, with the exclusion of the interior property.
Vice Chair Hay and Ms. Ross agreed to the verbiage set forth above. The motion
passed unanimously.
Attorney Cherof noted he would make the change to the program documents.
Chair Taylor noted a motion was necessary to approve the waiver and funding up to
$20,000 from the Residential Improvement Program Grant to Estella Jones.
Motion
Ms. Ross so moved. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
XIII. Future Agenda Items
A. Economic Development Programs
B. Review of CRA Local Business Google Map
C. Consideration of GreenCentive Program
XIV. Comments by Staff
Margee Walsh, Marketing Director, provided an advertisement in which the CRA and
Delray Beach partnered with Visit Florida and American Express for a fall campaign
highlighting culinary experiences and waterfront activities. The campaign would
provide an opportunity to involve and promote local businesses, including Ria's Hair
Salon, Two Georges Waterfront Grill, Splashdown Divers, Sea Mist and Hurricane Alley.
The event would be promoted nationally through the Visit Florida Reflections Magazine,
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and locally through the websites for the CRA and Downtown Delray Beach. The
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advertisement would run through December 31 and the drawing would be held after
the first of the year. The contact information would be provided to staff after the
drawing in order to develop a distribution list.
Staff would be launching its Local Business Google Map, and the item would be
discussed at a future meeting.
Kathy Biscuiti, Special Events Director, advised that staff had received the contract
for this year's holiday event featuring disco queen, Gloria Gaynor. The disco theme
would prevail, and a disco ball would be suspended over the street. Ms. Biscuiti had
been working over the last few months with Southern Waste Systems with regard to
establishing a recycling program for all CRA events. Southern Waste Systems would be
donating all the recycling containers and bags would be providing port-o-lets as well.
Southern Waste Systems had also donated $1,000 toward the holiday event, and Ms.
Biscuiti requested approval of the donation. It was noted Southern Waste Systems had
no ties to the City of Boynton Beach.
Motion
Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the donation.
Mr. Rodriguez requested written documentation be provided as to Southern Waste's
background and felt the item should have been included on the agenda. Ms. Bright
noted the information had not become available until this date and she would include
the item on the November agenda. Chair Taylor relied upon staff to take the
appropriate action, and he did not feel additional documentation was necessary. Mr.
Weiland had no objection to the request, provided a conflict of interest did not exist.
Ms. Ross seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
XV. Comments by Executive Director
Ms. Bright noted she had previously discussed with Ms. Ross an article featuring the
Lake Worth CRA and the concept of economic development through the arts. Ms.
Bright was attempting to determine whether the Board had an interest in discussing
incentives for small businesses or economic development. If there was consensus, staff
would create an agenda item for the next meeting. Funding for the incentives could be
allocated from the Small Business Program.
Mr. Weiland had recently spoken to Ms. Bright regarding small business redevelopment.
While he had previously voted against providing grants to build out the interior of a
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building, he no longer felt that way. Storefronts along Federal Highway were currently
vacant. He believed a plan should be developed to attract businesses to Federal
Highway, and he would fully support incentives which would accomplish this objective.
Mr. Rodriguez pointed out the CRA already had a Business Development Plan on which
the Board was working. Ms. Ross noted the article referenced by Ms. Bright had
resonated with her, and she felt the concept of economic development through the arts
should be explored.
Ms. Bright noted art businesses and studios comprised the core of the original portion
of downtown Delray. Programs could be developed by the Boynton Beach CRA to
include signage improvement, rent subsidies and interior improvements to buildings.
Staff desired to be aggressive, but only if the Board was receptive. To that end, staff
could develop a program for the Board's review next month, if it were the will of the
Board for staff to do so.
Chair Taylor had also read the article referred to by Ms. Ross and Ms. Bright. He
recalled that the Lake Worth CRA had no funding and had obtained grants for the
incentives. He would not object to exploring a program presented by staff. Chair
Taylor noted that he would not be in favor of subsidizing any interior improvements for
a business. Ms. Bright believed the article indcated the Lake Worth CRA had provided
incentives of $700,000 to the Palm Beach Cultural Council. Ms. Ross concurred the
Lake Worth CRA had been providing incentives in order to attract the Palm Beach
Cultural Council to locate its offices into downtown Lake Worth. Ms. Bright would
provide a comprehensive packet for the next agenda.
Ms. Bright advised she had not attended the City Commission meeting at which a
discussion was held pertaining to the concept of the Boynton Beach Old Town area.
She sought direction from the Board, as it was her understanding the item was to be
explored by the CRA. While she believed in branding and marketing, she reminded the
Board of the existing Town Square Plan and way-finding signage identifying the Ocean
Avenue and Marina Districts. If an area were to be renamed "Boynton Beach Old
Town," she inquired whether the area pertained specifically to Ocean Avenue.
Mr. Rodriguez inquired whether there was any value in renaming the area. If there was
no value from a marketing standpoint, he did not feel the Board should move forward.
Ms. Bright indicated she would be able to respond to Mr. Rodriguez's inquiry following
staff's research of the issue. Ms. Ross added the value could be related to the newer
areas of the City. Chair Taylor suggested staff explore the issue, obtain input from the
business community and report back to the Board with the "pros and cons." Ms. Bright
noted the issue would be addressed at the December meeting.
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Ms. Bright provided an update on the Delray-Boynton Academy. The CRA had
partnered with the County to support the purchase of the Delray-Boynton Academy.
The Academy had received a $50,000 grant in 2005 from the County and a matching
grant from the CRA. Staff had worked with legal counsel for the past two years on the
matter, which was currently in the discovery phase. There was a $100,000 mortgage
on the building, and Mr. Greene had not been forthcoming as to whether the funds
were available. She assured the Board staff was continuing to work on the matter.
Attorney Cherof added as a result of the delay in the court system, the monies would
not be repaid sooner than six months and more likely closer to a year.
The Urban Land Institute nominated Ms. Bright as the regional representative for the
fall meeting and expo to be held in San Francisco November 2-5, 2009. She would be
traveling to the expo at the Institute's expense. The Board congratulated Ms. Bright on
her impressive achievement.
XVI. Comments by CRA Board Attorney
None
XVII. Comments by CRA Board
Mr. Rodriguez noted the implementation of the new electronic agenda format had been
discussed at the last Commission Meeting. It was his belief the CRA would move
forward with the new the process at the same time the City began the process. Ms.
Bright explained that other than Ms. Utterback, her staff had not been trained in the
new format. Additionally, she felt it would be appropriate to wait until the new Board
had been established to determine its wishes. She also noted it would be necessary to
purchase new laptops for the new Board. Mr. Rodriguez commented the laptops had
already been purchased for the Commission and all that was needed was the CRA data.
Mr. Weiland indicated he would prefer to wait until the new Board had been
established. Chair Taylor pointed out the Commissioners were at liberty to take the
laptops home. New CRA Board members might also wish to take the laptops home,
and if so, the purchase of additional laptops would be necessary. Ms. Bright indicated
the electronic agenda process was complex, and she did not feel the necessary training
and work involved would make the best use of staffs time. Ms. Biscuiti noted she and
Ms. Utterback had attended a training class provided by the City. She contended the
process took months to set up and had not yet been completed. Vice Chair Hay
believed the Executive Director's comments were well taken and felt the issue should be
held in abeyance at this time.
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XVII. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 7:39
p.m.
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Stephanie D. Kahn
Recording Secretary
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