Minutes 07-08-24 BOYNTO N
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CRA Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, July 8, 2024 - 6:30 PM
City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue
561-737-3256
1. Call to Order
Chair Cobb called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Cobb asked the board to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Members Present:
Naomi Cobb (Chair)
Lesha Roundtree
Chevette Gadson
Alexandria Lopresto
Kameren Maharaj
Staff:
Tim Tack, Acting CRA Executive Director
Vicki Curfman, Administrative Assistant
4. Agenda Approval
A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
None.
B. Adoption of Agenda
Motion:
Ms. Lopresto moved to adopt the agenda. Ms. Gadson seconded the motion. In a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
5. Public Comment
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None.
6. Consent
A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes — June 6, 2024
Motion:
Ms. Lopresto moved to approve the June 6, 2024, minutes. Ms. Gadson seconded the
motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
7. Assignments
A. Pending Assignment No. 1 - Discussion and Consideration of New
Assignments from the CRA Board assigned at the February 13, 2024, CRA
Monthly Board Meeting
Mr. Tack summarized the assignment and noted tonight's discussion would focus on the
Boynton Beach Boulevard district of the CRA Plan.
Mr. Maharaj arrived, and the Board members welcomed him and introduced themselves.
Chair Cobb inquired about the streetscape project. Mr. Tack explained that the Florida
Department of Transportation are widening the sidewalks, narrowing the lanes, and
incorporating concrete pavement in a decorative wave pattern as a gateway feature.
The Board discussed various vacant properties on Boynton Beach Boulevard and
upcoming development projects. Mr. Tack further explained TIFF funding.
In response to Ms. Roundtree's inquiry about the post office, Mr. Tack confirmed there
was no current redevelopment plan.
Discussion continued about properties and redevelopment projects.
Ms. Lopresto recommended increased lighting on the side streets off Boynton Beach
Boulevard.
Chair Cobb expressed concern about people parking directly on the street in areas where
there were no continuous sidewalks.
Ms. Gadson referenced the Pineapple Grove intersection on Atlantic Boulevard as an
example of welcoming signage. Ms. Lopresto also commented on banners and colored
lighting.
The Board discussed welcome, wayfinding, and monument signage. Ms. Roundtree
stressed the importance of signage cohesiveness.
Chair Cobb discussed a "One Boynton" concept, referencing a plan from Wilton Manors,
and emphasized the importance of unification.
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Mr. Maharaj agreed with the suggestion of interchangeable banners and increased
lighting. Mr. Tack clarified the banners could not be installed on FP&L poles and
described economic challenges.
The Board recommended the following:
• Improve or install additional sidewalks in the Boynton Beach Boulevard district
• Add decorative lighting
• Install a gateway feature
• Increase wayfinding and neighborhood identification signage
• Examine the drainage on the side streets
• Continue to look for land banking opportunities on Boynton Beach Boulevard
Chair Cobb inquired about the art project at Ocean Avenue and US 1. Mr. Tack explained
that the developer was required to include the art as part of the project. Chair Cobb
suggested something similar for the vacant property near City Hall.
There was consensus to discuss the Cultural District at the August meeting.
B. Pending Assignment No. 2 - Discussion and Consideration of New
Assignments from the CRA Board assigned at the February 13, 2024 CRA
Monthly Board Meeting Regarding Property Acquisition
None.
C. Reports on Pending Assignments
None.
D. New Assignments
None.
8. CRA Board Items for CRA Advisory Board Review and Recommendations
A. Old Business
None.
B. New Business
None.
9. Future Agenda Items
None.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM.
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