ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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1 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 28, :30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 28, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. PRESENT: Rudolph Cardone Commissioner Ken Zeszutko Commissioner Albert Forbes Commissioner (arrived at 5:38) Duane Daski Commissioner Lynne Krnoul Roll Commissioner Timothy Pickles Commission Attorney ABSENT: Edward Inman Commissioner Steve Lum Commissioner (excused) STAFF PRESENT: James P. McKnight City Manager Don Griffin Planning Director Lisa Nicholas Redevelopment Coordinator Sherry Cazessus Recording Secretary With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Zeszutko. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES & ATTENDANCE RECORD Meeting of September 30, 2015 Commissioner Daski made a motion to approve the minutes and attendance record of the meeting on September 30, 2015; seconded by Commissioner Roll. The motion carried unanimously. 3. FINANCIAL REPORT September 2015 Motion by Commissioner Cardone to be in receipt of the financial report for the Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency; motion seconded by Commissioner Daski. The motion carried unanimously. 4. REPORTS FROM STAFF A. Staff Report 1. Façade Grant Projects Ms. Nicholas reported on the following façade grants which have been completed: LaMarimba, closed and check issued

2 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 2 of 5 CranCo, closed and check issued The following businesses have been approved and are in progress: 3B Commercial Turtle Creek Golf Course MEB Law Firm Molly Mutt Thrift Shop III Extreme Stucco Boaters Exchange Marathon Gas 2. Shopping Center Vacancies Ms. Nicholas reported on the following shopping centers: Village Green, the leasing agent has relinquished her position to her brokerage division Barton Commons, no report Three Meadows, Sky Zone plans to open in January Rockledge Square, met with representatives of Phillips Edison & Company, who plan to purchase the south end of the shopping center Carnival Mall, the Latham Auto outparcel has been purchased by the same company the owns the rest of the shopping center 3. Agency Financial Status Mr. McKnight reported that the year ended on a positive financial note. The Agency accomplished a lot this year and came in under budget. Discussion focused on the County Citizens Budget Committee report to the County Commission regarding CRA s. Attorney Pickles stated in his opinion Rockledge continues to be the poster child for CRA s, and that it is important to stay diligent in compliance with the plan and the Florida Statute. 4. Brevard County Citizen Budget Review Committee Ms. Nicholas reported that this is a citizen based committee appointed by the County Commission. It is comprised of five citizen members and the County Manager to review the budget issues. 5. Florida Redevelopment Association Conference Ms. Nicholas reported that this year s conference was good, with a lot of useful information, including new markets tax credits. Commissioner Forbes stated he also attended and learned a lot relating to developers. 6. Recent Events Ms. Nicholas reported on the following recent events: National Night Out, held on October 6 th

3 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 3 of 5 Hot Rockin Nights Car Show, held October 17 th Honor Flight Reunion, held on October 25th 7. Upcoming Events Ms. Nicholas announced the following upcoming events: 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Monday, November 9 th, open house and ribbon cutting for Saalex Information & Technology, LLC, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12 th, Food Truck Bazaar, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Rockledge Square Saturday, December 5 th, Light-Up Rockledge, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Saturday, December 12 th, Cocoa-Rockledge Holiday Parade, beginning at 6:00 p.m., from Rockledge High School to Lee Wenner Park in Cocoa, followed by a festival and fireworks Sunday, December 13 th, Sounds of the Season A Holiday Celebration, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the Old St. Mary s Church 8 th Annual Art & Craft Show, January 30-31, 2016 A. Approval: Extension of Turtle Creek Golf Club Façade Grant Ms. Nicholas presented Turtle Creek Golf Club s request for a six-month extension on their façade improvement grant. The project has been delayed due to a number of issues with the contractor. Motion by Commissioner Daski to approve a six-month extension, to April 30, 2016, to the façade grant for Turtle Creek Golf Club; motion seconded by Commissioner Roll. The motion carried unanimously. B. Approval: Amendment to Façade Grant Agreement, Brevard Vision Center Ms. Nicholas presented the Brevard Vision Center s request to increase the amount of their façade grant award by $ When the contractor began work on the project, damage to the north side of the building occurred, resulting in the need to repair the stucco and repaint the entire building. Discussion focused on the fact that in 2011 a façade grant was awarded, which included complete exterior painting of the building. Motion by Commissioner Forbes to deny the grant increase for Brevard Vision Center; motion seconded by Commissioner Roll. The motion carried. C. Discussion: Subsequent Phase of Drainage Enhancements, Cocoa-Rockledge Land Company Mr. Griffin presented the next phase of the drainage enhancements to the Cocoa- Rockledge Land Company. Phase 4 would consist of swale work and pipe replacement for Cardinal Avenue and Dove Avenue between Cedar Street and Dogwood Street. Mr. Griffin requested approval to begin the bid process for the project.

4 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 4 of 5 Motion by Commissioner Forbes for staff to move forward with Phase 4 of the drainage enhancements for the Cocoa-Rockledge Land Company and to return with proposals; motion seconded by Commissioner Daski. The motion carried unanimously. D. Approval: Recommendation to City Council for Approval of Purchase of Property Adjacent to (East of) City Hall Mr. McKnight presented the appraisal obtained for the property located to the east of City Hall. The property appraised at $400,000.00, which is below the asking price of $475, Motion by Commissioner Forbes to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a purchase price for the property directly east of City Hall, and to forward to City Council for approval; motion seconded by Commissioner Cardone. The motion passed unanimously. E. Approval: Recommendation to City Council for Approval Interlocal Agreement with Space Coast Area Transit for 565 Barton Boulevard Mr. McKnight reported that M & R Engineering is working on a bid schedule for the project and that removal of the 3 car wash bays would be done by the Public Works Department. In order to proceed with the project, the interlocal agreement with Space Coast Area Transit must be forwarded to City Council for approval. Motion by Commissioner Daski to recommend City Council approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Space Coast Area Transit for the proposed bus pull-off and shelter at 565 Barton Boulevard; motion seconded by Commissioner Roll. The motion carried unanimously. 6. CONSENT BUSINESS - None 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval: Recommendation to Planning Commission Rezoning of Barton Boulevard Properties to Redevelopment Mixed Use (RMU) Ms. Nicholas presented the request for the rezoning of 515, 517 and 527 Barton Boulevard to the RMU zoning designation. This would be an administrative rezoning due to the fact the all three parcels are owned by the City, therefore City Council must make the recommendation to the Planning Commission. Motion by Commissioner Forbes forward the recommendation to City Council to rezone the recently acquired Barton Boulevard properties to the RMU (Redevelopment Mixed Use) zoning designation; motion seconded by Commissioner Daski. The motion carried unanimously. B. Discussion: Authorizing Staff to Proceed with RFP or RFQ for Barton Boulevard Properties Mr. McKnight reported on a recent meeting between staff and Commissioner Forbes, who is serving as the Board liaison for the Barton Boulevard properties. An RFP (Request for Proposal) would be sent to architectural and engineering firms, while an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) would be sent to a list of developers for their ideas of highest and best use of the properties. Following discussion, it was determine that an RFQ would allow the CRA to be involved in the entire process.

5 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 5 of 5 Motion by Commissioner Daski to direct staff to proceed with the RFQ for the Barton Boulevard properties; motion seconded by Commissioner Forbes. The motion carried unanimously. C. Approval: Façade Improvement Grant Saalex Information Technologies Ms. Nicholas presented the façade improvement grant application for Saalex Information Technology LLC, 1006 Pathfinder Way. The application is for exterior painting; extensive landscape enhancements and signage. The total estimated cost of the project is $10, Included in the estimate is the cost of repainting the existing monument sign for the complex. Saalex has purchased the entire building located at 1006 Pathfinder Way, which is part of the Arbor Place commercial condo complex. Discussion focused on ownership issues as they relate to the property. Motion by Commissioner Daski to approve the façade improvement grant for Saalex Information Technology in the amount of $5,447.89, with confirmation of ownership; motion seconded by Commissioner Forbes. The motion carried unanimously. 8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Forbes thanked Commission Daski for his service on the board and congratulated him on his election to City Council. 9. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Zeszutko declared the meeting to be adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sherry Cazessus Recording Secretary Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Community Redevelopment Agency