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Minutes 01-21-26 MINUTES OF THE CRA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026, AT 6:00 PM IN CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS 100 E. OCEAN AVENUE, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PRESENT: Alexandria Lopresto, Chair Chris Brown, Executive Director Lesha Roundtree, Vice Chair Vicki Curfman, Administrative Assistant George Feldman Thomas Isabella Deborah Tarca Angela Troyanowski 1. Call to Order Chair Lopresto called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. Roll Call The Minutes Specialist called the roll. A quorum was present. Chair Lopresto announced Mr. Harper resigned via email on January 20, 2026. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Ms. Troyanowski moved to approve the Agenda. Ms. Tarca and Mr. Feldman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Comment None. 6. Consent Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida January 21, 2026 A. CRA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - December 17, 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 Chris Brown, Executive Director, stated at the CRA Board meeting, the 13 parcel land acquisition package was not voted on, as the motion died for lack of a second. He said a CRA Board member suggested going after the two hold outs property owners, which they will continue to work on. Ms. Curfman pointed out the Board would discuss the properties on 136 to 140 W Boynton Beach Boulevard and would decide whether to recommend acquiring the properties for land banking, to pursue them at a future date, or decide if acquisition does not fit their mission. Mr. Brown reviewed an aerial of the properties and commented that he thought it was a great block to acquire as they already own two properties there. Ms. Troyanowski said that any property on Boynton Beach Boulevard should be a target for land banking. Chair Lopresto noted that with the upcoming development, the area could be a walkable area and she supported pursuing the properties. Vice Chair Roundtree recommended the properties be land banked. Mr. Feldman wanted to know the value of the property and if it was commensurate with other properties in the area. Chair Lopresto explained regardless of the list price of the property, the CRA will only pay the appraised value. Ms. Curfman stated that the Board does not consider cost. Mr. Feldman supported acquisition. Ms. Tarca supported acquisition. 2 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida January 21, 2026 Mr. Isabella noted this stretch of Boynton Beach Boulevard is important and supported pursuing it now as a land banking opportunity. Motion Mr. Isabella moved to pursue land banking the properties at 136 to 140 W Boynton Beach Boulevard. Ms. Troyanowski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Pending Assignment No. 2 - Discussion and Consideration of New Assignments from the CRA Board Assigned at the January 14, 2025, CRA Monthly Board Meeting Mr. Brown said when Mr. Harper was on the Board, he discussed the Heisman Trophy winners and creating a tribute to them. Chair Lopresto commented that Ms. Curfman has Mr. Harper's presentation. She asked if anyone wanted to take over his task, perfect the presentation and then present it to the CRA Board. She noted that they could incorporate photos of some of the parks to better visualize their ideas, looking at what other cities have done .and she mentioned that she had made a recommendation for a star walk, like in Hollywood, with other stars available for future athletes and notable people from Boynton Beach. Mr. Isabella said that Commissioner Hay recently honored the Boynton Beach Bulldog program and it was amazing the teams all went to the national tournament. He stated that all the coaches were at the meeting and that the Commissioners made donations to the teams and cheerleaders. Ms. Troyanowski said that she believes the tribute should be at the Bulldogs' Stadium, which is a City facility. She liked the star walk concept and noted that they have the Boynton Beach Bulldogs, East Boynton Beach Little League and a lot of young athletes. She commented that she would push that it would be located at the Ezell Hester Center, where the Bulldogs play. Chair Lopresto volunteered to work on and complete Mr. Harpers presentation, present it back to the Board at the February 18th meeting, and make a presentation to the CRA Board when it is finished. Mr. Brown commented he sent Mr. Harper photos which he would also send to Chair Lopresto. Mr. Feldman agreed with the comments, and suggested the name Heisman Square at Dewey Park, because there was a reason why the park was named Dewey Park. He said that he put something together for Boynton Beach Boulevard, from 1-95 to Federal Highway, which was viewed, and called the Boulevard of Champions. He said that as they go further on the street towards Dewey Park, they could have signs and 3 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida January 21, 2026 acknowledgements about Dewey Park. He said when trying to attract people to the area, they need to advertise the attraction. Chair Lopresto said that she will incorporate his ideas into the presentation. Ms. Tarca thought a LED Board with changing images of the Heisman Trophy winners or up and coming champions would be appropriate. Ms. Curfman agreed to forward Mr. Harper's presentation to Chair Lopresto and Mr. Isabella. Ms. Troyanowski gave an update about Pence Park and stated that a presentation was made and there was confusion at the CRA meeting why the splash pad was not included. She said that she spoke to planning about it and advised that they are still pushing forward to have the plans amended, but the thought was the pad takes up too much square footage. She said that she was told that to include a splash pad, another park amenity would have to be eliminated. She commented that she did not agree and that it could be included in the children's play park area. She said the children's play area will be designed last. Ms. Tarca asked about parking and if there will be park programming. Ms. Troyanowski said that the athletic field is available to rent and there will be programming and different classes, but parking is a constraint. She commented that the part of the park they feel strongly about is the children's play area, but it is a problem because childrens' play areas are underutilized. She said she would further review the plans. Mr. Isabella said he thought it was more than a misunderstanding and he thinks the administration realizes that they will have to revisit it. He suggested the boarded up homes across from the park should be demolished and could be used for parking and it would address the parking issue. He said that one Commissioner commented they could eliminate a community room and replace it with a splash pad. As for programming with the amenities there, he suggested they have a park person onsite. He thought all realized it is a unique opportunity and a splash pad is a critical component. He said a splash pad could cost under $150K and the bigger ones can cost up to a $1 M. He thinks the CRA Board would realize it's a critical component and they can revisit the plans. Ms. Troyanowski mentioned that the park will be staffed and emphasized the park can't be a run of the mill park as it is a CRA park using CRA dollars and they have to go above and beyond. She thought there wasn't enough thought put into the park, especially, when the City was polled regarding a splash pad, as a splash pad ranked above pickleball in popularity. She said she would continue to push the splash pad and the downtown water feature forward. 4 Meeting Minutes CRA Advisory Board Boynton Beach, Florida January 21, 2026 Mr. Isabella suggested that Ms. Troyanowski state when she meets with staff, that homes within 2,000 feet of a park enjoy a 20% increase in property value. Ms. Troyanowski put it on record that she waited too long to book her son's birthday pavilion and now she is scrambling. She said that she hoped to have good news to report for the next meeting about the splash pad and stated that there is a meeting at the First Presbyterian Church on 6th Avenue tonight about the park. 8. New Business None 9. Future Agenda Items Chair Lopresto said that they had an assignment in January of 2025, and they are now on the final task of the four assignments. She asked if Mr. Brown foresaw any new tasks that will be assigned to the CRA Advisory Board. Mr. Brown suggested putting the splash pad on the Agenda under Old Business items. Ms. Curfman noted that the CRA is a City Board and it can be set up so that the City Commission and CRA Board can give assignments. She thought that they likely would not give the Board any new assignments until the March agenda. She also said that members can individually and collectively attend either Board meetings and suggest things they are interested in pursuing as a new task assignment. 10. Adjournment Motion Mr. Isabella moved to adjourn. Ms. Troyanowski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 P.M. dettiLlAvidl up,„LA,v, Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 5