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Minutes 12-17-25 MINUTES OF THE CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025, AT 6:00 PM IN CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Alexandria Lopresto, Chair Chris Brown, Executive Director Leesha Roundtree. Vice Chair Tim Tack, Assistant Director George Feldman Vicki Curfman, Administrative Assistant William Harper Thomas Isabella Deborah Tarca ABSENT: Angela Troyanowski 1. Call to Order Chair Lopresto called the meeting to order at 6 P.M. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Lopresto led the Members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call Ms. Curfman called the roll. A quorum was present. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda None B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Mr. Isabella moved to approve. Mr. Harper seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Comment None. Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 17, 2025 6. Consent A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - November 19, 2025 Motion Vice Chair Roundtree moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Isabella seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Old Business 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 Regarding Property Acquisition B. Pending Assignment No. 2 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments from the CRA Board Assigned at the January 10, 2025, CRA Monthly Board Meeting Mr. Tack stated that the new Executive Director, Chris Brown, was present and that there were two outstanding items. He advised that some of the members discussed renaming the streets with the CRA Board and the Board agreed with the recommendation and this item will be removed. The other item was ways to honor the two Heisman Winners and that was for continued discussion. Vice Chair Roundtree stated that she recalled it would be a City initiative, because the location was in the City and not the CRA District. Mr. Harper commented that the area he had initially discussed was part of the Pierce development project by Affiliated and they discussed partnering with the developer to incorporating a mural into the project, adjacent to it, or park space nearby. Mr. Feldman said that there will be many changes, and the Heisman trophy issue is so important, that the Board may be able to pick and choose where it will go. He said right now, people can't make up their mind what is going on. He suggested bringing it up in the future and said that he thought it would be successful. Chair Lopresto inquired about the field that was done that holds events, she asked if he asked if they could hold events there. Mr. Tack said it was not discussed with the Board because they wanted to include that in a presentation. 2 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 17, 2025 Mr. Harper gave a short presentation to the Board about ways they can honor the Heisman Trophy Winners as contained in the meeting materials. They had discussed the new football complex, but it is out of the CRA District, so a partnership opportunity with the City is available Mr. Feldman asked about the plans for the hotel being demolished and suggested it be a location to honor the Heisman Trophy Winners. Mr. Tack said there were currently no specific plans for the property, but they would seek the highest and best use for it, and there will be a public input meeting. Mr. Brown said whoever develops the property when an RFP is issued can be approached. He mentioned the Tampa Waterfront that has a walkway on the river, and they put bronze sculptures of famous people from Tampa. They would have to discuss it with the developer. Mr. Feldman thought the subject area was a gateway to the Downtown and it could be lit at night. Mr. Harper thought that the gateway was for everyone in the City and expressed he did not think the Heisman recognition was something everyone would support. Mr. Isabella agreed with Mr. Harper and expressed Dewey Park was not large enough area to honor these two winners, and he favored the complex off Seacrest, as that was where they learned their skills and it is outside of the CRA District boundary. He said that they should capitalize on the two winners. He suggested reaching out to Mr. Jackson's mother who is also his agent, who is part of his Foundation, and he noted that they did a lot with the youth in this area. He felt they should come up with a few sites that would bear fruition. He thought it would become a destination. Discussion followed, in the short term, they want to honor the two Heiman Trophy Winners and this park has a lot of events. It was noted that youth look up to these athletes and a suggestion was made that they could build a wall with a mural on it. Chair Lopresto thought this was the answer in the short term, and when they get a plan for a gateway feature or if it is an area that will be developed that could commemorate the winners, that is when they can make their recommendation. Vice Chair Roundtree said they could look at the CRA Area, with the Pierce, or have a partnership with the City at the Ezell Hester Center. Later one there will be other areas they could utilize. Chair Lopresto asked for the purpose of this assignment, if they should they put together a finalized deck that could be presented, or if it was something they could take notes on and present later, similar to what was done with the naming of the streets. 3 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 17, 2025 Mr. Tack thought a presentation would be worthy, even if the location was not in the CRA District. Mr. Harper said that he researched prior famous Boynton athletes and there were several. Mr. Tack said those athletes could be included as synonymous with Boynton Beach. Vice Chair Roundtree thought they should make a presentation, even if a location was not within the CRA area, and suggested the Ezell Hester Center Mr. Harper said he will work on it, and suggested that in the near future add other options in addition to the Hester Center as the Downtown is developed. Mr. Isabella noted that they could have a Wall of Fame. Chair Lopresto thought it would be good if it was at the football field, or they could have a Hollywood Boulevard with stars for prominent and future Boynton athletes. Ms. Tarca said it could be a City of Champions. Chair Lopresto concluded that there will be some changes to the presentation which will be reviewed on January 21st Mr. Brown stated that he would send Mr. Harper photographs of the River in Tampa and requested Mr. Harper research how they commemorated their stars or athletes and thought a presentation would be helpful. Mr. Feldman welcomed Mr. Brown and stated that he was at his presentation to the City and that he is well credentialled. He mentioned that he was reviewing the annual budget, and asked if the City was borrowing from the CRA. Mr. Tack responded that they use interlocal agreements, and the CRA, to effectuate certain CRA goals, will fund certain activities within the City with certain confines, and generally, anything above and beyond normal typical City functions is what the CRA funds. Mr. Brown said they provided all the funds for the streetscape on MLK and infrastructure is something CRA's like and do fund, because they want to attract people to an attractive area. He said that he focuses on assembling sites for redevelopment, business attraction and infrastructure to beautify the City. Mr. Feldman asked if there is a way for the members to meet and then present it to the Board, whom are inundated with other things besides what the Board addresses. He said his concern is assignments and giving the Board only one month to consider and address an issue. He said that he felt he is not accomplishing anything. He noted some 4 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 17, 2025 assignments were ongoing since February and he asked if Mr. Brown would move things forward faster. Mr. Brown responded said the Board is comprised of citizens that have ideas and the public also has ideas that may be even better. He said the members come from different neighborhoods and it was important to get ideas from those residents and the Board. He said the Board is providing recommendations to the governing body and they can give ideas any time that they want. Mr. Tack said Mr. Feldman can attend a CRA Board meeting and present his ideas individually or as a member of the Board. He could also survey his community on tasks that are assigned to the Advisory Board. Mr. Isabella stated he spoke with Mr. Brown at the FRA Conference about bringing in the developer of the Nora District Project. He said he would like to invite him to Boynton to see the current projects and hotel acreage. Mr. Brown stated that he could obtain information for the next meeting, or they could visit the site. He noted it was starting to have the impact that Wynwood had and that the developer may have an interest in Boynton. Chair Lopresto noted that there is a new Board member. New Board Member Deborah Tarca presented herself and her credentials. She said that she has lived in South Florida for 11 years and that moved from Boston. She stated that likes Boynton as it is unlike Delray Beach or Boca Raton and that Boynton's identity is its fishing and great people, but it needs more gathering places. She has seen a ton of progress, but thought that it needs a sense of destination. The board members also presented themselves and their background. 8. New Business There were none. 9. Future Agenda Items Mr. Feldman asked what the concept of going down the street from the demolished hotel on Boynton Beach east would be. He noted that the CRA was trying to acquire properties, and if it was successful. Mr. Brown said that there was some progress made and they will discuss a property purchase at the next meeting. Mr. Isabella asked what is planned for the Post Office parcel. 5 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida December 17, 2025 Mr. Brown responded that the property is not large enough and additional properties are needed. Mr. Tack also mentioned that an eight-story, 400 unit luxury rental property is planned for the southeast corner of that intersection. Mr. Brown commented that he knows some hoteliers and he would seek their input on the Post Office site. He commented that public parking will be included in the southern portion of the southeast parcel. Mr. Brown praised Vice Chair Roundtree for her service to the City as her term will end in March and the Board and encouraged her to seek a position on another Board. 10. Adjournment Motion Ms. Tarca moved to adjourn. Mr. Feldman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. d, 4/1,(JK.0 0_,kt)Li/_ Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist • 6