Minutes 06-07-18 MINUTES OF THE CRAADVISORY BOARD MEETING
IN CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435
HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2018, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Linda Cross, Chair
Robert Pollock, Vice Chair Michael Simon, CRA Executive Director
Thomas Murphy, Jr. Thuy Shutt, CRAAssistant Director
Rick Maharajh Theresa Utterback, CRA Dev. Svcs. Mgr.
Allen Hendricks (arr. 6:47) Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc.
ABSENT:
James DeVoursney
Anthony Barber
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
2. 1 nvocation
3. Roll Call
Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present.
4. Agenda Approval
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
B. Adoption of Agenda
5. Information Only
A. Financial Report Period Ending May 31, 2018
6. Public Comment
Ms. Sherry Johnson announced there will be a Culinary Fair on August 2nd from
2:00 to 6:00 pm. She noted that last year they had 30 vendors, but very few
attendees. This year there will be more marketing of the event. 25 vendors are
expected. Ms. Johnson further provided information regarding a brief background
of the culinary industry, current trends, and the future of the industry. Marketing
strategy for the Fair will include reaching out to local high schools, the Culinary
Academy, the Florida Executive Chef Program, the Palm Beach Career Source
Center, and the general community. Local businesses participating include Publix
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and Hilton Hotels, among others. Flyers will be available at the next CRA meeting
for distribution.
7. Consent
A. Approval of CRAAdvisory Board Meeting Minutes - May 03, 2018
Motion made by Mr. Murphy, seconded by Vice Chair Pollock, to approve the
minutes of the May 3, 2018 meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed
unanimously (4-0).
8. Assignments
A. Pending Assignments
1. None
B. Reports on Pending Assignments
1. None
C. New Assignments
1. None
9. CRA Board Items for CRAAdvisory Board Review and Recommendations
A. Old Business
1. None
B. New Business
1. Consideration of Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach
Inc.s' Grant Agreement for the Boynton Beach CRA Nonprofit
Organization Grant Program
Motion made by Mr. Maharajh, seconded by Mr. Murphy, to recommend approval
of the Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach, Inc.'s Grant
Agreement for the Boynton Beach CRA Nonprofit Organization Grant Program in
the amount not to exceed $57,681 over a period of six (6) months. In a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously (4-0).
2. Habitat for Humanity International's (d/b/a Habitat for Humanity South
Palm Beach County) Grant Agreement for the Boynton Beach CRA
Nonprofit Organization Grant Program
Motion made by Mr. Murphy, seconded by Vice Chair Pollock, to recommend
approval of the Habitat for Humanity International's (d/b/a Habitat for Humanity
South Palm Beach County) Grant Agreement for the Boynton Beach CRA
Nonprofit Organization Grant Program in the amount not to exceed $40,000 over
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a period of twelve (12) months. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously
(4-0).
10. Future Agenda Items
A. Consideration and Discussion of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget
This item will be discussed at the July CRAAB meeting. There was then brief
discussion regarding CRA contributions to the Town Centre in terms of dollar
funding, bonding, interim financing, TIF payments, property tax increases, and
budget targets all using the same spreadsheet/schedule previously approved in
March. The larger number will include public and private sector amounts,
excluding the energy plant. CRA portions consisted of $2.1 million, then $2.5
million, and then in 2019-2023 will be $3-3.5 million, dropping back to
approximately $2.5 million thereafter.
Chair Cross expressed her concern that project funding for the rest of the CRA will
be ensured, not just for Town Centre.
B. Boynton Beach Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project Update
C. Consideration of Proposals to the Cottage District Infill Housing
Redevelopment Project
Mr. Simon announced that a "get to know the Police Chief candidates" gathering
will be held on June 11th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 5 and is open to
the public He further announced the birth of Bonnie Nicklien's son, Isaac Walter.
11. Adjournment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
[Minutes transcribed by L. Tayar, Prototype, Inc.]
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