Minutes 05-06-21 MINUTES OF THE CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
WEBEX ONLINE MEETING
j' 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435
t HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021 AT 6:30 PM
PRESENT: STAFF:
Naomi Cobb (arr. 6:52) Michael Simon, CRA Executive Director
Angela Cruz (absent) Bonnie Nicklien, CRA Grants & Project Manager
Sharon Grcevic Vanessa Mutchnik, Prototype, Inc.
Joe Josemond
Yonnne Skovron
Golene Gordon
Ms. Nicklien gave the introductory statement for participating in this WebEx Online Meeting.
1. Call to Order— The meeting was called to order Michael Simon, at 6:33 PM.
2. Roll Call - Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present.
Mr. Simon stated that the CRA Advisory Board had new members. He requested for Board
members to introduce themselves.
Ms. Grcevic stated that she was in real estate and has been a resident of Boynton Beach
for 23 years.
Ms. Gordon stated she was in real estate and this is her 2nd term serving on the Board.
Ms. Skovron stated she was in real estate and was excited to join the Board.
Mr. Josemond stated that he works for the City of Boynton Beach and was very happy to
join the Board and understand the inter-workings of this Board.
Mr. Simon introduced Aimee Kelley (not present). He stated she was just appointed to the
Board on Tuesday and will be an active member starting in June.
Mr. Simon stated that the Board currently does not have a chair. He requested to know if
the Board wished to appoint a chair at tonight's meeting or wait until they have a full Board
in June.
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Motion was made by Ms. Gordon, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to wait to appoint a chair until
the June meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (4-0).
Mr. Simon stated that he would serve as the chair for tonight's meeting.
3. Agenda Approval
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda — None
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion was made by Ms. Gordon, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to adopt the agenda. In a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (4-0).
4. Information Only— None
5. Public Comment — None
6. Consent
A. Approval of CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes —April 1, 2021
Motion was made by Ms. Cobb, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to approve the minutes of the
April 1, 2021 Board meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
7. Assignments
A. Pending Assignments
1. Review of Commercial Properties within CRA Area
Mr. Simon stated that the CRA Board reviewed and accepted the categorizations of
the properties from the last CRAAB meeting and has created a new assignment, to
look at a wider area of the CRA District, this time for commercial properties for sale.
Similarly, this Boards is asked to review the property, discuss if necessary, and
determine in which of these three following categories the property would fall:
• Pursue now as a land banking opportunity.
• Pursue at a future date.
• Does not fit the CRA Mission.
From the Notice Agenda (see attached), the following properties were presented-
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Boynton Beach, Florida
• 417 NE 6t" Avenue
o North of Boynton Beach Boulevard, industrial area
0 8-minute drive to Boynton Beach Commuter Rail (Tri-County Commuter)
and 23-minute drive Palm Beach International Airport
o Currently an auto body and towing company
0 1,609 SF
o Listing price $529,000
• 609 N. Railroad Avenue
o Industrial area in the heart of Boynton Beach
0 8-minute drive to Boynton Beach Commuter Rail (Tri-County Commuter)
and 23-minute drive Palm Beach International Airport
0 9,627 SF
0 0.42 AC
o Listing price $1,699,999
• 3377 North Federal Highway
0 1,220 SF
0 12-minute drive to Delray Beach Commuter Rail (Tri-County Commuter)
and 25-minute drive to Palm Beach International Airport
o Listing price $599,000
• 3351 North Federal Highway
o Currently Wicker & Rattan Furniture
0 5,000 SF
0 12-minute drive to Delray Beach Commuter Rail (Tri-County Commuter)
and 26-minute drive to Palm Beach International Airport
o Listing price $1,499,000
Mr. Simon explained the purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to the City
Commission on purchasing these properties. He stated that the City would not be buying
the business. He added that it is more of an opportunity to enhance the area or buy up a
property that is the last corner of the City.
Ms. Skovron stated that, being new to Board and hearing about these properties for the
first time, she would like to I would like to go to these properties in person and give her
opinion at the next meeting.
Motion was made by Ms. Cobb, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to table discussion and ranking
of assignments until the June meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously
(5-0).
B. New Assignments — No new assignments
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Boynton Beach, Florida
8. Adjournment
Motion was made by Ms. Cobb, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to adjourn the meeting. In a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0) and the meeting was adjourned at 7:14
PM.
Attachments: Presentation of Commercial Properties within CRA Area
[Minutes transcribed by V. Mutchnik, Inc.]
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