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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 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board September 2, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida 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)- 2 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board September 2, 2021 Boynton Beach, Florida 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.] 3