HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_bedb_mtg_minutes_20240411CAPE CANAVERAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
April 11, 2024
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: A meeting of the Business and Economic Development (BED) Board took
place on April 11, 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL.
Chairperson Mays called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Board Secretary called the roll.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dawn Mays Chairperson
Tom Hermansen Vice Chairperson
Chelsea Partridge Board Member
Jayne Saydah Board Member
Shawna Taylor Board Member
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dave Dickey
Kyle Harris
Lexi Miller
John DeLeo
Patti Roth
ABSENT:
Ron Foleno
Stuart Smith
Community & Economic Development Director
Senior Planner
Resilience Engineering Services Manager
Administrative/Financial Services Director
Code Enforcement/Administrative Assistant
Board Member
Board Member
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Shannon Roberts was present and stated that during the initial visioning process, there were
approximately 600 residents involved. They were very vocal about wanting to minimize the
number of hotels and preserving the richness and unique character of the city. She was trying to
get a sense of where she and others need to go with their concerns.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Board Matters:
1. Approval of BED Board Meeting Minutes —January 11, 2024
Business and Economic Development Board
Meeting Minutes — April 11, 2024
Page 2 of 2
Motion to approve Minutes as written made by Vice Chairperson Hermansen,
seconded by Board Member Taylor. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Provide Update re: FDOT A1A Improvements — Presentation
Lexi Miller was present and gave an overview of the FDOT A1A Improvements and shared
slides with the board.
3. Discuss Recommendations to CRA Board re: FY 2024/2025 CRA Budget
Dave Dickey and John DeLeo were present and provided an overview of the CRA budgetary
process. Mr. Dickey requested the BED Board provide a recommendation to the CRA Board
regarding the prioritization of certain projects, including implementation of the Presidential
Streets Master Plan, in the FY 2024/25 CRA Budget. The BED Board discussed the use of
enterprise funds in conjunction with CRA funds to fund projects within the CRA budget.
Staff indicated that the City's enterprise funds would be utilized to fund those portions of
the projects eligible to be funded by each enterprise fund.
The Board unanimously recommended the concept of bonding CRA funds in a more
constructive and impactful approach. It was also discussed that the County would not be
able to repeal the CRA as long as it (the CRA) is responsible for repayment of a bond.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:
ADJOURMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Mays adjourned the meeting
at 7:38 P.M., seconded by Board Member Partridge.
Approved on this
Patti Roth, Board Secretary
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