HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA Minutes 08-19-2014 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida
August 19, 2014
4:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 4:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Board Members Present: John Bond, Bob Hoog, Buzz Petsos, Rocky Randels and Betty Walsh.
Others Present: CRA Director David L. Greene, CRA Attorney Anthony Garganese, Community
& Economic Development Director Todd Morley, Planning & Zoning Director David Dickey and
Finance Director John DeLeo, Recording Secretary Mia Goforth.
AUDIENCE TO BE HEARD: Eric Braga, resident of Cape Shores, spoke on behalf of citizens'
concern and opposition to the proposed Cumberland Farms development project. He requested
explanation of the process of the proposed development from the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) Board. CRA Attorney Anthony Garganese explained that each Member of the CRA
Board also serves on the City Council and advised the CRA Board not to address the request in this
capacity. Discussion ensued and included how this particular property is not part of the CRA District
and how any discussion surrounding it would take place at the Community Appearance Board, the
Board of Adjustment, the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council; and how this meeting of the
CRA Board plays no role in the Cumberland Farms project.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Minutes for Regular Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting of
September 17, 2013: Chairman Randels explained the events of the prior meeting. Motion by
Board Member Petsos, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Walsh, to approve the minutes of
the September 17, 2013 Meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve Election of Officers and Organizational Structure Policy of the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board: Chairman Randels explained the agenda item and noted
the Board Policy indicates the Chairperson will be the same as the Mayor of the City Council;
Vice-Chairperson will be the same as the Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council; CRA Director and
Registered Agent will be the same as the City Manager and CRA Clerk (Recording Secretary)will
be the same as the person assigned the duties of City Clerk. Motion by Board Member Bond,
seconded by Board Member Hoog, to approve Election of Officers and Organizational
Structure Policy of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board. The motion
carried unanimously.
3. Ratify RFP # 2014-01 Consulting Services for the City of Cape Canaveral/City of Cape
Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency Branding Initiative Award to Prismatic and
approve an expenditure of CRA funds in an amount of 50 percent of the contract cost, or
$15,000.00: Chairman Randels explained the agenda item. Discussion ensued and included the
need for one motion; the timeframe to complete the process is approximately six months; this
begins a public participation/stakeholder process similar to the Visioning project. Motion was
made by Board Member Petsos, seconded by Board Member Bond for approval. Discussion
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ensued and included the re-branding of KSC Federal Credit Union and copyright indemnification.
CRA Attorney Garganese stated a revision to the contract could be made to expressly require
indemnity for copyright violations. Discussion continued regarding copyright language from the
RFP and how the CRA Attorney could insert it into the contract. Board Members reached
consensus to amend the motion. The motion carried unanimously, as amended, to include
the contract revision.
4. Resolution No. CRA-01; adopting a budget for the Cape Canaveral Community
Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2014-15; providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent
resolutions; providing for severability; providing for an effective date: CRA Attorney Garganese
read the Resolution title into the record. Chairman Randels explained the item and its benefits to
the area. Motion by Vice-Chairperson Walsh, seconded by Board Member Petsos, to
approve the Budget. Discussion ensued and included explanation of the CRA purpose;
amenities, the Budget for 14/15 FY, and the connection to the City Visioning; funds from impact
fee dollars for the North Atlantic Avenue Improvements; way-finding; grants for facade
improvements and to create a quality image for Cape Canaveral; and Ridgewood Avenue
improvements. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Approve FY 2014/15 CRA Meeting Schedule and Financial Reporting Requirements:
Chairman Randels stated the proposed schedule of meetings is on the third Tuesday of March,
June, September and December. It was noted that if no business needs to be conducted, the
meeting would not take place. Motion by Board Member Petsos, seconded by Board Member
Hoog, for approval of item five. The motion carried unanimously.
OPEN DISCUSSION: None
REPORTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Board Member Hoog, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Walsh, to
adjourn the meeting at 5:05 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
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