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Minutes 12-10-13 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013, AT 6:30 P.M. IN CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Jerry Taylor, Chair Vivian Brooks, Executive Director Woodrow Hay, Vice Chair Ken Spillias, Board Attorney Buck Buchanan Joe Casello Mark Karageorge David Merker ABSENT: Mike Fitzpatrick I. Call to order Chair Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and Pledge to the Flag The invocation was given by Vice Chair Hay and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Merker. Ill. Roll Call The Minutes Specialist called the roll and determined a quorum was present. IV. Legal: None. V. Agenda Approval: A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda None. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Mr. Karageorge moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Merker seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 VI. 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 Items There were no disclosures made. B. Informational Announcements Mr. Karageorge wished the City Manager a Happy Birthday and advised she is a consummate professional and a wonderful person. He thanked Mayor Taylor for his presentation at the League of Cities luncheon. The presentation was impressive and it highlighted the Team of Hope. He attended the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon - Cutting Ceremony for Hurricane Grill and Wings at Renaissance Commons. Although it is not in the CRA District, they brought 100 new jobs to the City. They have more than wings and a nice menu. He wished them well. He commended staff and the other parties involved for a great job with the Holiday Extravaganza. In 34 years, this was the largest parade ever, demonstrating pride in the community. The tree and Menorah lighting was wonderful and had a nice turn out. He wished Messrs Casello and McCray well in their campaigns for the Districts IV and II Commission seats respectively. Vice Chair Hay added he had the opportunity to visit the family of Yolondo Thomas, who is a Navy Veteran. Her home was decorated by FP &L and the Police Explorers. She is a single mother with four children who was happy and appreciative of their efforts on her behalf. . He also attended the 44 Annual Tri -City Barbeque in Pahokee with the Mayor. They were treated very well and the event was well done. He encouraged all to attend. Mr. Merker commented he participated in the parade and the children waved and talked to him and he waved and smiled back. He thanked all involved in putting the event together and advised he is no longer a grumpy old man. Mr. Casello noted an active Boynton Beach Firefighter passed away. The memorial service will be on Monday and he extended his condolences to the Fire Department. He attended the opening of Hurricane Grill and Wings and met the owners. He attended the FP &L house lighting, and the Holiday parade, and most of the Board attended the Veterans 911 and Pearl Harbor Ceremony. 2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 Mr. Buchanan did not want to repeat the aforementioned events, but advised one twist for him was he drove a car in the parade for the Children's Schoolhouse Museum and the Cat in a Hat sat with him. Chair Taylor explained the activities he attended were already mentioned. VII. Announcements & Awards: None. VIII. Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Minutes — CRA Board Meeting, November 12, 2013 B. Approval of Period Ended November 30, 2013 Financial Report C. Monthly Purchase Orders D. Approval of Commercial Fagade Grant Application to Kathleen and Joseph Massey E. Approval of Commercial Fagade Grant Application to Law Offices of James A. Bonfiglio, P.A. F. Approval of Interior Build -Out Grant Application to James A. Bonfiglio, P.A. Mr. Karageorge commented it was good to see grants given to businesses in Vice Chair Hay's District. IX. Pulled Consent Agenda Items: None. X. Information Only: A. Public Comment Log - None B. 2014 CRA Holidays I. Public Comments: (Note: comments are limited to 3 minutes in duration) Mack McCray, 806 NW 4 t " Street, welcomed Attorney Ken Spillias to the Board, and wished all a safe, happy and prosperous 2014. 3 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 Dr. Piotr Blass, 113 West Tara Lakes Drive, wished all a Happy Hanukah just passed and a Happy Holiday. He was travelling to Peru and commented Surco, which is a part of Peru, is ready to become a Sister City of Boynton. A former student of his was teaching mathematics in Pahokee. He commented Brighton is next to Pahokee, where the Seminole reservation is located. He suggested visiting the reservation sometime. He explained he was determinedly working to build the University of Boynton. Currently, they meet at the Palm Diner every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. He explained quite a few students are attending and discussing exciting projects. He reminded all, Boynton Beach is the closest to the Gulfstream and they are discussing using the Gulfstream to bring energy to the City. It was an exciting and realistic project. He thought the future location of the University should be the Old High School and he commented he would work with the Commission to build it. He thought with Mr. Merker from District I and himself running for office, they would work hard to prepare the building to be used as a university.. II. Public Hearing: None III. Old Business: A. Status of the One Boynton /Kanner & Pintaluga Project Chair Taylor advised for the record he had a lunch meeting with David Camalier, one of the participants in the project . Ms. Brooks explained this was a project the CRA was working on since the CRA had incentives for an office downtown. Kanner & Pintaluga approached them in January about locating downtown and staff approached One Boynton, owned by Mr. Camalier. The site is known as the old Bank of America site. They looked at that location and much time was spent going back and forth between One Boynton and Kanner & Pintaluga and the CRA, but they are too far apart. The CRA does not have enough money to make the other parties whole. Kanner & Pintaluga wants the CRA to pay for structured parking which is not financially possible and the project would not generate enough Tax Increment Financing to cover the parking. The cost of the land from One Boynton exceeds the CRA's budget for land acquisition and Kanner & Pintaluga would not make up the difference. Staff was in the 12th month of this effort and staff did not see (because of the land cost and this tenant's demands) they would be able to meet in the middle. If they cannot reach accord with the other two parties, Ms. Brooks recommended terminating the RFP and when the property owner has another project they want to put there, the CRA will work with Mr. Camalier. It would include the property on the corner. Ms. Brooks explained staff has to follow the process in place according to Florida Statute 163, which is having an RFP or issuing a Notice of Intent to Dispose. Since Mr. Camalier has no developer interested in the 4 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 property at this point, there was no reason to leave the RFP open. The recommendation is to terminate the RFP until he has something more concrete. Chair Taylor explained he met with Mr. Camalier and the CRA put all they could into the deal to make the project come to fruition. He commented Kanner & Pintaluga brought nothing to the table and wanted everything basically for free. He advised, from his perspective, the deal was over, and Mr. Camalier agreed because he had no more he could give. Mr. Merker gave kudos to Ms. Brooks and Chair Taylor for their efforts. He also had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Camalier and added although things seem negative, sometimes a door opens. He agreed with Ms. Brooks' recommendation and hoped Mr. Camalier and Kanner & Pintaluga would return. Motion Mr. Buchanan moved to terminate the RFP. Mr. Karageorge seconded the motion that unanimously passed. B. Consideration of Request from HFHSPBC CLT, Inc. for Additional Down Payment Assistance for the Ocean Breeze West Project Ms. Brooks explained, a few months ago, there was discussion about the Ocean Breeze West project, consisting of 21 single - family homes, the first new subdivision in many years. It was a joint project with the Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corporation (CDC) and Habitat for Humanity. The CDC had problems constructing the homes in time to meet the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) deadline so the Board decided to let Habitat complete the homes because they could construct them faster. Habitat, at the time, said they would need subsidy to construct the moderate homes because they do not construct moderate housing as part of their mission. The CDC had a subsidy from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program III for the moderate homes Habitat did not have. The CRA had budgeted $60K for the subsidy based on conversations with Mike Campbell of Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County Community Land Trust for the three moderate homes, but when Mr. Campbell went to Palm Beach County Housing Finance, they received new appraisals after the budget process, and the appraisals were reduced so they need additional subsidy. Mike Campbell, 181 SE 5 th Avenue, Delray Beach, thanked the Board for the approval of the first $60K for the Ocean Breeze West project and explained Habitat was working with the Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority since June for a $.5 M line of credit. This would allow Habitat to not use Habitat for Humanity funds for moderate homes which is outside of Habitat for Humanity's mission. The Authority needed additional security from Habitat and they cannot legally leverage homeowner mortgages for the process. So they used the land trust mortgages and land, the land 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 the homes are being constructed on and had a shortfall of $180K. In August when the Board approved up to $300K, he used that information to approach the Housing Finance Authority for funding and said they would get a letter for up to $180K from the CRA. He was unaware the $60K was per home up to five homes, but they only have to build three bringing the total to $180K Mr. Campbell explained he needs about $43,960 more per home. He returned to the Housing Finance Authority and was told if he could obtain a letter from the CRA indicating they have a subsidy of up to $132K in total for the project, they would release the funds for a construction loan of up to a half million dollars. He reviewed the current estimates per home for the site preparation, architectural pads, block work and roofing and exterior package. Estimates for the interiors, skill trades, labor and development fees and other support were also reviewed. There is $44,950 in volunteer labor to keep costs affordable because building the home is outside of their mission. The total is $172K. The appraisal on the four - bedroom home came in at $132K. There is a 3% requirement down on the home which was $3,960. The mortgage financing is $128K and they are short $43,960. Mr. Campbell asked to have the opportunity to increase the subsidy for up to $132K and he would do everything he could in the best interests of the CRA, the City and Habitat, not to exceed or reach that amount, but he explained that was what he needed the letter for. Mr. Merker did not want to vote on the issue until after he obtained more details from the Director and Attorney Ms. Brooks inquired if the CRA could have a soft second on the home and Mr. Campbell responded they could. She explained a soft - second mortgage is funds that are attached to the home and are repaid at a time of sale, or is forgiven at a certain rate over a set period of time. In response to a question from Mr. Merker, she explained if the Board wants the moderate homes, they require more subsidies, and she recommended approving the subsidy. Attorney Spillias explained the expense was a legitimate expense of CRA funds and having a mortgage would be appropriate. Vice Chair Hay requested verification this was based on the most recent appraisal of $132K; Mr. Campbell responded it was. Ms. Brooks explained the difference they would need is $62K contingent on the buyer and what they qualify for in a mortgage. Some will qualify for a higher mortgage and the cost of the house could vary. It was not an exact subsidy per home. It could be less. The current shortfall was $44K per home and there was essentially $20K allocated, being short $24K. Vice Chair Hay thought Mr. Campbell was doing a good job and the neighborhood looked good. Mr. Campbell explained because of the lease fee, the structure of the home sale and because it is an equity -based sale, they agreed to write an agreement with the bank, if the house went into foreclosure and the CLT could not afford to purchase it back, the 6 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 bank would receive the land and the home. They did not see that as an issue, but he did not think that provision could include a soft second on the $132K. Mr. Karageorge commented the values are already increasing in the County. Mr. Campbell agreed, but because it is a land trust, there are stipulations. Because the $133K is for a four bedroom home and the two -story homes are three bedroom homes, the appraisals would come in similarly and they cannot guarantee what the appraiser will provide. Currently, the appraiser is using their other homes as the basis for the next appraisal, and they are struggling. The subsidies from the Faith Based CDC are not coming back to them to help in the project. Two of the CDC's three homes are currently occupied. There is no site on 6th Avenue for someone to move in and they just started construction and broke ground to get the pad work ready on their other two properties. The CDC is working towards completion, but Habitat for Humanity does not know who will inhabit the home. They assume there is one moderate and one -low income family in the two existing homes, but Habitat for Humanity is assuming the CLT is building three moderate homes in the center of the community. The Boynton Beach Faith Based CDC will have another moderate home to reach five homes, but they still do not know that yet. Mr. Casello inquired what would occur if they agreed to the request and it still was not enough. Mr. Campbell responded it would be enough and he could guarantee it. Chair Taylor inquired, if they approved the request, where the money would come from. Ms. Brooks noted there was a typographical error. It was $72K and she was recommending the funds come from the Boynton Beach Boulevard line item as there is $298K in that account. A soft second could work. The CRA would be repaid when the house sells if there is equity to do so. Typically, the longer the buyer stays in the home, the more the soft second wears is forgiven. This occurs with the SHIP program as well. They had a similar program which was the down - payment assistance program that could be used. Ms. Brooks' recommendation was to approve $72K out of the Boynton Beach Boulevard Improvement Planning line item which would leave $226K remaining. Discussion followed the CRA had two options: They could either recapture the funds at the time of sale or forgive the funds over a 10 or 15 -year period. Mr. Campbell explained the subsidy is for the sale. Habitat for Humanity has five homes for the CRA soft second program with $50K that were nearby. Habitat for Humanity has no issue with it if one of the families chooses to leave. Out of the 110 homes they constructed, five moved, four were involved in foreclosure, and Habitat for Humanity received those properties back. Chair Taylor agreed with Vice Chair Hay the homes really upgraded the area and he favored approving the request. 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 Mr. Merker was not comfortable with the request and wanted clarification of the options. Motion Mr. Karageorge explained the subsidy would be captured through a soft second spread out over a 10 -year period. They would allocate the $72K allowing Habitat for Humanity to use the $132K. Mr. Karageorge commented this was his motion. Further discussion followed the subsidy is forgiven at a certain rate over 10 years as long as the buyer remains in the home. The subsidy would not return to the CRA in the form of cash. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion. Mr. Casello requested confirmation the CDC moderate homes were subsidized by HUD. Ms. Brooks explained the CDC received Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds from HUD and $200K from the City. While they were willing to finish the job, the CDC could not provide a timeline when it would be done. They had already received the funds from NSP and Ms. Brooks' understanding was those monies were gone. Mr. Casello recalled the CRA had considered whether to let the CDC complete the project or let Habitat for Humanity do so. He requested confirmation that Habitat for Humanity is indicating they cannot complete the project with the agreed on subsidy at that time, and they were requesting another $132K. He commented while they would have a soft - second for 10 years, the CRA would not recoup the monies. Chair Taylor explained they received .$60K and were requesting $72K. Mr. Buchanan pointed out the Board approved up to $300K and now the subsidy was increased to $132K which was far less than actually approved. Attorney Spillias pointed out the funding source should be included in the motion. Mr. Karageorge amended his motion to indicate the funds come from the Boynton Beach Boulevard account, the design line item. Vice Chair Hay agreed to the amendment. The motion passed 5 -1 (Mr. Casello dissenting.) IV. New Business: A. Consideration of Special Events and Promotional Assistance Application Grant for the Art al Fresco Event Ms. Brooks explained this was one of the first applications under this program which was created last year. to bring structure to applicants requesting funds for events. This event was in the Boynton Beach Arts District. It is part of Art Palm Beach, which occurs at the Convention Center. The event has been ongoing for years and is an international 8 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 art fair. This is the first year Art Synergy has been involved. It is a county -wide initiative to promote the other art districts within the county. Art al Fresco is the event that is taking place in the Boynton Beach Arts District, just west of 1 -95 that will bring people by bus from the Convention Center to the District. Individuals sign up for art tours and would tour the Avenue of the Arts. They would be exposed to different Art Districts within the County. The emerging and established art districts were highlighted. Ms. Brooks explained this is a new event for Art Palm Beach. The fact that Boynton Beach was included was a coup for the City. The Board would need a variance if the Board wanted to consider the event because although it is within the CRA, it is not within the program boundaries. Ms. Brooks was recommending it because it has such a great following. Art Palm Beach is a huge event, has a great criteria and background, and it would draw people to the area that would not normally come. They have a budget of $18,390. They are receiving in -kind services, were fundraising on their own and were requesting $5,000. She thought it was a great marketing and branding opportunity. Being part of Art Palm Beach brings legitimacy to the event. Mr. Karageorge thought it was a great event, but pointed out the CRA, per the Auditor General, could not be a sponsor and the flyer listed the CRA as a sponsor. Because it is a slight variance from the program guidelines, he thought it may also create a problem. He inquired of Attorney Spillias if the event could be defended from an economic development standpoint. Mr. Karageorge emphasized the item was a consideration of the Special Events and Promotional Assistance Application. It was not a sponsorship. Mr. Merker agreed with Mr. Karageorge's comments. Attorney Spillias agreed it should be made clear in promotional materials, it is not a sponsorship. The issue of the program boundary is a policy. It is not part of a statute or law. Because the project is within the CRA boundaries and the funds will advance the purposes of the redevelopment plan, the Board has the authority to deviate or make a waiver from the CRA's policy. Mr. Merker wanted a declarative statement. Attorney Spillias confirmed expenditure of the funds, as long as they were within the CRA area, was permissible. If the Board made the determination that, notwithstanding the program boundary purposes, it meets the Boards purposes, they can waive their own policy. Mr. Casello expressed concern if other events came forward within the CRA boundaries, if they would receive consideration. Ms. Brooks explained the requests have to be weighed. The Board has to determine whether the entity comes forward with the backing of a prestigious event such as Art Palm Beach, or whether it was a request to subsidize a community picnic without any matching funds. Ms. Brooks commented in the latter case, her recommendation would be to reject the request as there is no economic development benefit and it does not conform to the statute. 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 Ms. Brooks pointed out this event brings individuals that would not normally come to the area which is a huge benefit for $5,000. Vice Mayor Hay agreed with Ms. Brooks. Each activity should be reviewed individually on its own merit, and he thought this activity merited support from the CRA. Mayor Taylor inquired if the event was in the plan and whether it could be justified. Ms. Brooks explained economic development is in the plan. The Arts District was not envisioned in the plan when it was drafted and they are updating the downtown Master Plan as part of the Strategic Planning Process. The Arts District was not envisioned and it had not yet been created. The District is in the CRA and it is economic development because art fosters economic development. She explained economic development is in the Master Plan and they have an economic development plan separate from that. She was comfortable justifying the expenditure. She explained they needed a waiver because in the special event grant application, there is a geographic area that was defined when they adopted the program last year and the activity was just outside of it. Motion Mr. Karageorge moved to approve funding for it with the understanding they are approving it as a grant, not as a sponsorship. It helps economic development. He commented the Arts District has events every month that brings people to the City that spend money and are entertained. This activity would enhance it even more and help economic development and maybe fill a few more spots on Industrial Boulevard. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. Mr. Merker inquired if this was a one shot attempt. Ms. Brooks explained they are only allowed one grant per year. After the expenditure for this event and other dedicated projects, $5,000 would be left in the line item. Vote The motion unanimously passed. B. Discussion of Paddle Board Launch in Boynton Harbor Marina Mike Simon, Assistant Director, explained the item was brought to the Board for discussion whether or not to explore adding a paddleboard /kayak launch or platform area to the existing Marina. It is not an action item other than for staff direction. Currently, there is no designated kayak or paddleboard launch site as it was not part of the reconstruction project. In the late spring, the Dock Master, Brian Smith, met with the paddleboard business across the street at Ocean Plaza to see if they could accommodate a paddleboard rental operation at the Marina. At that time, they were unsuccessful in finding a suitable location for the safety of paddle boarders and 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 kayakers and the commercial vessels they have at the Marina. At the Board's discretion, staff can revisit the item again. Mr. Casello noted the circumstances still exist as far as safety and he thought it would be dangerous. Mr. Simon agreed and commented he was sure the proponents of the launch would note the jet -ski rental establishment next to the SeaMist provides a kayak rental, but not paddle boards. That location is private property and the owner can decide what to do. As to the size of the SeaMist and other vessels, and their proximity to a launch, the Board would need to give direction. A launch would take the place of a slip, and that tenant would need to be bumped and the slip designated. The boat traffic and dock height are issues. Two Georges has a small floatable dock which is sometimes open to paddle boarders and sometimes there are boats in it. It is a restaurant - oriented solicitation of the paddleboard use. Intracoastal Park, Boat Club Park and Jaycee Park have a launch. The minimum price of a slip is $475 to $525 at a minimum and the Marina would lose that income. The paddle boarders would bring in no income. Mr. Casello thought it would be more of a liability than a gain. Mr. Merker did not want the responsibility of the launch and did not see why the CRA should be involved. Vice Chair Hay inquired if other cities had paddle board docking. He did not have a clear picture how to park the boards. Mr. Simon explained the City provided three launches. The County has a sort of floating dock at Intracoastal Inlet Park and there is a County park just to the south of Ocean Avenue Bridge. These are generally not in high commercial areas. If one could paddle into Two Georges on the paddle board, lift it out and eat lunch, Two Georges would not stop them. In Delray, at Deck 84, or Veterans Park, there are no separate, designated kayak launches or take -out points. If people are doing it, they are doing it on their own. Vice Chair Hay explained he is out there a lot and he did not see that many. Mr. Simon, explained he would not recommend losing the revenue on the slip. If there was another area within the Marina or somewhere in the Marina for a launch that had safe access from the water to the land, then they would not lose revenue. Mr. Simon has been unable to find a place to accommodate a simple launch and exit point from the water, given the height of the water, the private Marina to the north and commercial Marina to the south. The City is undertaking a Parks and Recreation assessment and a Blueways /Greenways study. These issues are incorporated in the study from a leisure standpoint and to bring individuals closer to businesses to attain an economic spin -off from the greenways and blueways. There may be opportunities to do so in the future, but currently, the request is from paddle boarders that would like an easier way to get in and out of the Marina for lunch, and he did not know how that would fit into a commercial marina. 1 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 Chair Taylor was not in favor of the request. Individuals could go to Harvey Oyer Park to launch. Mr. Karageorge explained he was approached by paddle boarders and he noticed it was a growing sport on the weekends. Wherever they were going, he would see them on the Intracoastal as far as Delray and Peanut Island. Mr. Karageorge explained he had a problem with the idea because he did not want to give up the revenue from the boat slip, and he encouraged them to speak with Mr. Simon and the Dock Master. When Mr. Simon and Mr. Karageorge talked it through, Mr. Karageorge had invited, Marsha Torso, a paddle boarder, to the meeting to discuss the matter. He had the same concerns as the Board. Marsha Torso, paddle boarder, explained she has seen paddle board traffic jams in the canal. Paddle boarding is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. today. The average paddle boarder is in their late 30s, highly educated, affluent, and fitness motivated. Over 10 million boards were sold this year and it is a huge sport. Riviera Beach, Deerfield Beach and Delray Beach attract huge crowds for paddle board events, and all benefit. Mr. Casello explained the Board did not indicate it was a bad sport. They were only concerned with the location. Ms. Torso thought the Marina was a great place because all the restaurants on Ocean Avenue will benefit. She has gotten off her board and asked personnel at Inlet Park to watch her board while she goes to Ocean Avenue to have brunch. She thought individuals would take advantage of a launch. She has pulled her board out of the water to lunch at Two Georges. The dock cannot be used and the board cannot block the sidewalk. She thought there was a place at the end of the dock, and they only need a floating dock to pull the board up. It does not have to be secured. Mayor Taylor thought going out of Boat Club Park should not be a problem. Mr. Merker understood the thought was the CRA's views were wrong because the sport is large and growing. He inquired of the Attorney what was the danger or responsibility if the space is too small and suggested tabling the matter. Mayor Taylor thought staff needed direction. He was not in favor of pursing the matter. After further brief discussion, there was agreement not to pursue. Mr. Simon explained they were trying to create a space for a business to open up, but there are problems at the Marina. They would have to research the matter further what the Army Corp of Engineers would allow when they go out to the seawall. To the average person, it looks like a great place for a launch, but there are a great deal of hurdles to overcome when there is an extension in the right of the way.. 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 C. 2014 CRA Board Meeting Dates Ms. Brooks inquired if they could change the meeting date from Veterans Day to Wednesday. The date change would be November 11 a holiday, to November 12 There was agreement to do so. XV. Executive Director's Report A. New Businesses in CRA District Ms. Brooks announced two new businesses in the CRA District this month: Barefoot Fishing Charters at the Marina, and Maximum Chiropractic on SE 2nd Avenue. B. Development Projects Update LeCesse Development will be submitting their site plan, called 500 Ocean, the first week of January. Family Dollar Store had a problem with the Notice of Intent, but they are still interested in developing a Family Dollar in the Heart of Boynton. The Annual Boat Parade has 30 boats registered this year. The parade is on Friday at 5:30 p.m. A viewing stand will be provided which they do not normally have. There will be events for children, Santa and the Marines. The Marines will pick up the Toys for Tots with a sea tow in the water. She requested every donate to Toys for Tots. Chair Taylor explained he will be unable to attend the Boat Parade. C. Reminder of Special Meeting on Notice of Intent to Dispose of Real Property — 1000 and 1010 N. Seacrest Blvd. The special meeting scheduled for December 17, 2013, will be reset. There was an error so the Notice must be republished and the time will be reset for 30 days. Ms. Brooks apologized for the staff error. Chair Taylor explained the City Manager's Office requested he ascertain the number of members of the City Commission who will participate in the Barrier Free Park event and he polled the members. XVI. Future Agenda Items: A. Consideration of Issuing an RFP /RFQ for Fundraising for Event Sponsorships 13 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, FL December 10, 2013 XVIL Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Chair Taylor adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 121213 14