HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_bedb_mtg_miinutes_20230817CAPE CANAVERAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
AUGUST 17, 2023
6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: David Dickey, Community and Economic Development Director, called the
Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Renee Pother, Board Secretary called the roll.
Board Members Present:
Dawn C. Mays
Tom Hermansen
Ron Foleno
Chelsea Partridge
Jayne Saydah
Stuart Smith
Shawna Taylor
Others Present:
Todd Morley
David Dickey
Kyle Harris
Anthony Garganese
Renee Yother
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
City Manager/ CRA Agent
Community & Economic Development Director/ CRA Director
Senior Planner
City Attorney
Board Secretary
Staff and Board Members introduced themselves and gave an overview of their professional
background.
1. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson: Mr. Dickey opened the floor to nominations
for Business and Economic Development (BED) Board Chairperson. Board Member
Hermansen nominated Board Member Mays for Chairperson and seconded by Board
Member Partridge. Vote carried unanimously.
Business & Economic Development Board
Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2023
Page 2 of 3
Chairperson Mays nominated Board Member Hermansen for BED Bord Vice Chairperson
and seconded by Board Member Partridge. Vote carried unanimously.
2. City Attorney Garganese briefed the BED Board on its dual advisory role. The first is to
serve as a Citizen Advisory Committee related to BED Board issues and the second is to
serve as an Advisory Board regarding the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Mr.
Garganese explained all areas in which Board Members should provide advice and
recommendations to the Council. Board Members were given the historical background
of the CRA and an overview of its primary purpose.
Chairperson Mays recessed the meeting at 6:53 p.m. the meeting reconvened at 7:02 p.m.
Board Member Ron Foleno left the meeting during the recess.
Mr. Dickey informed the BED Board of the dedicated CRA page on the City's website and
reviewed CRA Staff. A map showing the designated CRA, which is 56 percent of the City,
was shared with the Board. Mr. Dickey shared the tax increment revenue from the City and
County, along with the expected CRA budget for FY 2023/24.
Discussion ensued regarding projects and property valuation. Vice Chairperson
Hermansen requested historical expenditures of the CRA. Mr. Morley will have staff
provide, at the next meeting, the expenditures to include an overview of all projects
completed to date by the CRA and an overview of all current and past debt.
Mr. Dickey briefed the Board on the background and goals of the Economic Development
Action Plan (EDAP), which was accepted by the Council in 2010. Discussion ensued
regarding the need for an update of the plan by identifying City priorities that have
changed since 2010. The Board was asked to review the current EDAP, and to provide
feedback to Staff on the need for an updated EDAP. If the BED Board decides an update
is needed, the BED Board is to provide input on what those priorities are.
Mr. Morley shared more historical context of the EDAP, including how it was developed
and how the City implemented the Plan to market the City.
Vice Chairperson Hermansen praised the City's previous Commission for its success in
Economic Development, comparing the City to a neighboring City, which resulted from
being least resistant and looking at opportunities for highest return. He continued giving
his input on how the City can gain further capital in terms of Redevelopment.
Mr. Morley shared a map of the A1A Economic Opportunity Overlay District and explained
what it is and its intended purpose.
Business & Economic Development Board
Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2023
Page 3 of 3
Board Member Saydah requested a list of current businesses in the CRA. Mr. Morley will
have staff generate a list by cross-referencing with the Business Tax Receipts by addresses.
Chairperson Mays scheduled the next meeting for November 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m..
Quarterly meeting dates for 2024 will be decided at that time. Board Member Partridge
discussed BED Board Members terming out in 2023.
Mr. Morley explained the process of reappointment and appointment to the BED Board.
Chairperson Mays requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Partridge
motioned to adjourn, seconded by Board Member Saydah. By unanimous consensus, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
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Dawn C. Mays, Chairpersorn
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Renee Yot er Board Secretary