Minutes 09-02-21 DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
^,x, 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33435
HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 AT 6:30 PM
PRESENT: STAFF:
Golene Gordon, Chair (arr. 6:42) Thuy Shutt, CRA Assistant Director
Angela Cruz, Vice Chair Bonnie Nicklien, CRA Grants & Project Mgr
Sharon Grcevic Theresa Utterback, CRA Dev Services Mgr
Yvonne Skovron Vicki Curfman, Adm. Assistant
Joe Josemond Lisa Tayar, Prototype, Inc.
Aimee Kelley
ABSENT:
Naomi Cobb
1. Call to Order— The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Cruz at 6:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call — Roll was called, and it was determined a quorum was present.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Agenda Approval
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda — None
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion made by Ms. Grcevic, seconded by Ms. Skovron, to adopt the agenda. In a voice
vote, the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
5. Information Only
A. Ordinance 20-016 Excused vs. Unexcused Absences by Advisory Board
Members
Ms. Shutt read the ordinance into the record. The Board Members had no questions or
comments.
6. Public Comment
Mr. Ernest Mignoli, 710 NE 7 Street, Apt. 407, Boynton Beach, discussed development
in Boynton Beach, density increases, the building collapse in Surfside, and problems with
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his own buildings, asking that there be put in place recertification rules for older
condominium buildings in Palm Beach County as there are in Broward County.
With no additional persons wishing to speak public comment was closed.
7. Consent
A. Approval of CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes — July 1, 2021
Motion made by Ms. Kelley, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to approve the minutes of the July
1, 2021 Board meeting. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0).
B. Change in Meeting Time for November 4, 2021 CRAAB meeting
Ms. Shutt advised there may be five or six presenters at the meeting in November
suggesting that it be started earlier to allow for the additional time.
Motion made by Ms. Grcevic, seconded by Vice Chair Cruz, to approve the November
4, 2021 meeting time change to 5:30 p.m. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously
(6-0).
8. Assignments
A. Pending Assignments
1. Review of Commercial Properties within CRA Area
Ms. Shutt presented 2508 North Federal Highway as a location for the Board to consider.
The property is currently zoned commercial; the asking price is high at $700,000. No
adjacent properties are owned by the CRA at this time and there are no current or future
plans for this particular lot. The property was being presented for consideration for the
sole reason that it had come up for sale and is in the CRA district.
Discussion by the Board included allowable uses, use of funds for better locations, and
the likelihood of prospective other purchasers due to the location of the property.
Motion made by Vice Chair Cruz, seconded by Ms. Skovron, to not pursue as the
property does not fit the CRA mission.
After additional discussion the motion was withdrawn by Vice Chair Cruz.
Motion made by Vice Chair Cruz, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to pursue at a future time to
be determined by the CRA Board. In a roll call vote as follows, the motion failed (3-3)-
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Ms. Grcevic, yes; Ms.Skovron, no; Ms. Kelley, no; Mr. Josemond, no; Vice Chair Cruz,
yes; Chair Golene, yes.
Discussion continued regarding the pros and cons of the subject property including area
congestion, development and work being undertaken nearby, price, and need to retain
funds for property within the CRA's current plans.
Motion made by Vice Chair Cruz, seconded by Ms. Grcevic, to not pursue as the property
does not fit the CRA mission. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously (6-0).
B. New Assignments
1. Consideration and Discussion of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Project
Fund Budget
Ms. Shutt presented the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Project Fund Budget noting that the
budget has been approved by the CRA and will go before the City Commission for
adoption at the 9/4/21 Commission meeting.
At the request of Chair Gordon, Ms. Shutt reviewed the budget by line item answering
questions by the Board Members as they came up. Ms. Shutt noted that the budget has
been formally approved by the CRA; however, if the Advisory Board Members had any
concerns or comments those could be presented to the Commission at the hearing on
9/4/21.
2. Consideration of Registration and Travel Expenses to Attend the
Florida Redevelopment Association 2021 Annual Conference on
October 27-29, 2021 in Fort Myers, Florida
Generally this meeting is attended by CRA Board Members, however, two spots are
allotted to CRA Advisory Board Members who wish to attend if there are openings
available.
Motion made by Vice Chair Cruz, seconded by Ms. Kelley, to assign Vice Chair Cruz and
Ms. Kelley as attendees if available, with Ms. Skovron as a backup. In a voice vote, the
motion passed unanimously (6-0).
9. Adjournment
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
[Minutes transcribed by L. Tayar, Prototype, Inc.]
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