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Minutes 02-01-24 1 CRA Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 6:30 PM City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue 561-737-3256 MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order Chair Cobb called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Cobb asked the board to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Members Present: Naomi Cobb (Chair) Chevette Gadson Alexandria Lopresto Courtlandt McQuire (Vice-Chair) Lesha Roundtree Warren Swee Staff: Tim Tack, Acting CRA Executive Director Vicki Curfman, Administrative Assistant Leslie Harmon, Prototype, Inc. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda None. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion: Mr. McQuire moved to adopt the agenda. Mr. Swee seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.  2 5. Public Comment None. 6. Consent A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes – January 24, 2024 Motion: Ms. Lopresto moved to approve the minutes of January 4, 2024. Ms. Gadson seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 7. Information Only A. Discussion of CRA Projects Mr. Tack, Acting CRA Executive Director, provided updates on following projects: 209- 217 N. Seacrest Boulevard; USPS Downtown Station Projects; and 211 E. Ocean Avenue. Mr. McQuire asked if the 211 E. Ocean Avenue project would come before the Board prior to City Commission. Mr. Tack responded the CRA would have to take a formal action to terminate the purchase and development agreement, which would then open it up to other redevelopment concepts. Mr. Tack clarified the CRA still owns the property. Chair Cobb asked if the 211 E. Ocean Avenue house is deemed historical. Mr. Tack affirmed but noted it is not habitable. The CRA would have supported removal of said designation, if needed. Chair Cobb asked about preservation of the tree on the property. Mr. Tack would need to verify. Mr. Tack continued his presentation and provided updates 1102-1110 N. Federal Highway and Boynton Beach Boulevard Corridor. Chair Cobb if the CRA owns any of the land along Seacrest west to Murano Gas Station. Mr. Tack replied the CRA acquired property on the North side of Boynton Beach Boulevard. Ms. Lopresto inquired about construction and landscaping of the corridor projects. Mr. Tack explained it is a State road so the CRA adds enhancements. Mr. Tack provided updates on the Cottage District and Heart of Boynton Village Apartments.  3 Ms. Gadson asked if there were any CRA programs that offer home improvement grants. Mr. Tack noted, the current grants are for commercial, but the City offers grants for residential. Ms. Gadson inquired if the church was still trying to build a daycare. Mr. Tack replied they are not moving forward with the idea and the CRA received the property back. Mr. Tack finished his presentation by providing an update on The Pierce. A brief discussion ensued about the Saint Marks property. Ms. Lopresto asked how many acres there are in Opportunity Zones. Mr. Tack would have to verify and report back. Mr. McQuire asked about the Town Square and Mixed-Use project. Mr. Tack provided a quick overview. Ms. Roundtree asked about the process to bring forth any programs they hear about to the City. Mr. Tack responded there are multiple avenues but encouraged anyone to bring forth information to the Board. B. Reports on Pending Assignments Mr. Tack noted there were no reports on pending assignments. C. New Assignments No new assignments. 8. Old Business A. Continued Discussion on the 2024 CRA Advisory Board Meeting Dates Motion: Mr. McQuire moved to approve rescheduling the July 4, 2024, meeting to July 8, 2024. Ms. Lopresto seconded the motion. In a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. 9. New Business None. 10. Future Agenda Items McQuire asked for a map of all the parcels that are currently owned by the CRA and the surrounding city parcels to be provided to the Board. Mr. Tack will provide a link to the CRA projects and map of the City.  4 Mr. McQuire commented on spoiler pieces of land, car wash operations, and changing code. Mr. Tack noted they cannot change the land or zoning requirements as a CRA, but they can make recommendations for land use. He added they can voice concerns as a private citizen but not in their capacity of a CRAB member, since they are advisory to the City Commission. Ms. Roundtree asked for an update on the Executive CRA Director position. Mr. Tack replied the CRA will address the topic at their February meeting. Ms. Roundtree requested a tour of all the CRA properties for the Board. 11. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. NOTICE THE CRA SHALL FURNISH APPROPRIATE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES WHERE NECESSARY TO AFFORD AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A SERVICE, PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE CRA. PLEASE CONTACT THE CRA, (561) 737-3256, AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY IN ORDER FOR THE CRA TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE ADDED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA ON THE CRA'S WEBSITE. INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA AFTER IT IS PUBLISHED ON THE CRA'S WEBSITE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE CRA OFFICE.