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, September 28, :30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL The Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 28, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, Florida. PRESENT: Dan Henn Commissioner Edward Inman Commissioner Steve Lum Commissioner Ken Zeszutko Commissioner Timothy Pickles Commission Attorney ABSENT: Perry Cameron Commissioner (unexcused) Albert Forbes Commissioner (excused) Lynne Krnoul Roll Commissioner (excused) STAFF PRESENT: Alexandra Bernard Planning Coordinator Lisa Nicholas Redevelopment Support Staff Cheryl Valdez Redevelopment Coordinator With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Lum. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of August 31, 2016 Commissioner Inman made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting on August 31, 2016; seconded by Commissioner Henn. The motion carried unanimously. 3. FINANCIAL REPORT Month of August Motion by Commissioner Zeszutko to be in receipt of the financial report for the Rockledge Community Redevelopment Agency; motion seconded by Commissioner Inman. The motion carried unanimously. 4. REPORTS FROM STAFF A. Progress Reports 1. Façade Grant Projects Ms. Nicholas provided the following status report on Façade Grant Projects:

2 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Page 2 of 5 o MEB Law Firm, 895 Barton Boulevard, completed its project and received reimbursement o Sky Zone s project is completed and documentation has been received o The project for the Turtle Creek Golf Club Pro Shop is completed but documentation has not yet been received o Seven projects are currently in progress o Three projects will be on the Agency agenda o Rockledge Square should be before the Board in October 2. Recent Events Ms. Nicholas reported on two recent events: o Inaugural 9/11 Tribute & Ceremony on September 10, 2016 o Assistant City Manager David Henderson s final Council meeting on September 21, Upcoming Events Ms. Nicholas provided the following information on upcoming events: o Grand opening and ribbon cutting for Scooter s Coffee, 833 Osceola Drive, September 30, 2 to 3 p.m. o David Henderson s farewell open-house, September 30, 2 to 5 p.m. at City Hall o Rockledge Country Club ribbon cutting for new renovations, September 30, 4 to 6 p.m. o National Night Out, October 4, 4 to 7 p.m. at McLarty Park o Hot Rockin Nights car show, October 15, 3 to 9 p.m., on Barton Boulevard o The Food Truck Bazaar, Salute to Military and Kick-Off of Holiday Food Drive, November 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Rockledge Square o Keep Brevard Beautiful s River Fest 2016, November 12, 3 p.m., at Cocoa Riverfront Park 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 6. CONSENT BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval: Sewer Impact Fee Incentive Award Cheers Seafood & Grill, 3828 Murrell Road (Rockledge Crossing) Ms. Nicholas reported that Cheers Seafood & Grill, a new restaurant located at 3828 Murrell Road (Rockledge Crossing), is seeking assistance with sewer impact fees and explained how the amount of sewer impact fees is calculated. With a seating capacity of 131, Cheers Seafood & Grill would owe $23, in fees, less credit for the

3 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Page 3 of 5 existing plumbing fixtures in the amount of $4,400.00, rendering the total amount due and owing for impact fees at $19, Considering the precedent that has been established previously with regard to grant funding for assistance with sewer impact fees, staff is recommending a grant in the amount of $10,000.00, which would result in a net cost to the business of $9,180.00, to be deferred over three years ($3, per year), with the first payment due on Nov. 1, The second payment would be due on Nov. 1, 2017, with the subsequent and final payment due on Nov. 1, Ms. Nicholas indicated that the Agency would pay the City of Rockledge Building Division the full amount of $19,180.00, up front, on or after Oct. 1, the start of the 2017 Fiscal Year. Cheers Seafood & Grill will then repay $9, to the Agency based on the agreed-upon repayment schedule. The applicant would have the option to pay off the amount sooner, if desired. After some discussion, the Board did not believe that there was sufficient information to award the grant. Attorney Pickles explained the options that were available to the Board. Motion by Commissioner Henn to table the item until the October meeting pending receipt of additional information; motion seconded by Commissioner Inman. The motion carried unanimously. B. Approval: The Food Truck Bazaar, Nov. 9, Rockledge Square Ms. Nicholas requested approval to host Central Florida s The Food Truck Bazaar on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Rockledge Square, 1802 U.S. Highway 1, in the parking area in front of Planet Fitness. Rockledge Rotary will vend beer and wine, and a DJ is in the process of being secured. The event will feature a Military Salute and will serve as the kick-off of the Holiday Food Drive. Motion by Commissioner Zeszutko to approve The Food Truck Bazaar on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Rockledge Square, 1802 U.S. Highway 1; motion seconded by Commissioner Henn. The motion carried unanimously. C. Discussion: Potential Acquisition of Additional Parcels on Barton Boulevard Ms. Nicholas stated that the.51-acre parcel of land on the southwest corner of Barton Boulevard and Cogswell Street (505 Barton Boulevard) is for sale and has a listing price of $216, The Agency s consultant, Mr. Vani, is looking into the property with the broker in order to determine if the price may be negotiable. The Brevard County Property Appraiser website lists the Market Value at $90, Ms. Nicholas further reported that the owner of an immediately adjacent property has contacted staff in order to learn about the City s/agency s intentions for the Barton Boulevard corridor. There may be a potential interest in selling this adjacent piece of property to the City, the Market Value of which is listed at $257, on the BCPA website. Ms. Nicholas indicated that including these two additional parcels with the previously acquired properties at 515, 517 and 527 Barton will provide for further assemblage of land and also offer a very enticing and attractive development opportunity for this key area of Barton Boulevard.

4 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Page 4 of 5 After some discussion, the Board advised staff to inquire further into the properties. A motion was not required. D. Approval: Reschedule December 2016 Board Meeting Ms. Nicholas explained that, as in previous years, the November meeting of the Agency Board had been rescheduled to the second Wednesday in December because of the conflict with the Thanksgiving Holiday in November. However, because there are five Wednesdays in November in 2016, the meeting can take place on November 30, thereby precluding the need for the Board to meet in December. Motion by Commissioner Henn to approve rescheduling the December 14, 2016 Agency Board meeting to Wednesday, November 30, 2016, and to forego a meeting in December; seconded by Commissioner Inman. The motion carried unanimously. At this time, Ms. Nicholas called successor Redevelopment Coordinator Cheryl Valdez to the podium and asked her to tell the Board a little bit about herself. Ms. Valdez then presented the next two items on the Agenda. E. Approval: Façade Improvement Grant A New Image Salon & Spa, 1345 Rockledge Blvd. Redevelopment Coordinator Valdez stated that A New Image Salon & Spa is requesting a Facade Improvement Grant in the amount of $10, for exterior improvements to include exterior stucco and repainting, refurbishment and painting of front logs on building front, replacement of flat roof covering front walkway, landscape improvements to include removal of nuisance plants and trees behind building and re-landscape, installation of new concrete parking stops and re-striping of parking lot, and electrical repair of main sign and replacement of vinyl sign panels. The total estimated cost of the project, which will be performed utilizing the Licensed General Contractor Option, is $40, Chairman Lum called the business owner/applicant to the podium, at which time she addressed questions. Motion by Commissioner Zeszutko to approve the Façade Improvement Grant for A New Image Salon & Spa in the amount of $10,000.00; seconded by Commissioner Henn. The motion carried unanimously. F. Approval: Façade Improvement Grant The Gnarly Gecko, 400 Barton Blvd. Redevelopment Coordinator Valdez outlined the proposed façade improvement project for J.R. s Sports Pub, Inc., dba The Gnarly Gecko. The business is requesting funding in the amount of $10, for exterior improvements to include the new exterior paint and stone wainscoting, removal and replacement of front walkway with additional width of two feet, installation of new windows on second floor and columns with a framework for a covered walkway with lights and fans for additional outdoor seating, landscape improvements to include replacement of existing palm trees, and installation of new curbing and re-striping of parking lot. The total estimated cost of the project, which will be performed using the Licensed General Contractor Option, is $63, Chairman Lum called the business owners/applicants to the podium, at which time they addressed questions.

5 ROCKLEDGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Page 5 of 5 Motion by Commissioner Zeszutko to approve the Façade Improvement Grant for J.R. s Sports Pub, dba The Gnarly Gecko, in the amount of $10,000.00; seconded by Commissioner Inman. The motion carried unanimously. 8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Zeszutko informed the Board that he would be attending a three-day festival produced by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and that he intends to speak to staff and officials with regard to the operations and practices of their CRA. Commissioner Inman expressed that he was concerned about the increasing number of vacant storefronts on Barton Boulevard and requested that staff attempt to find out why the merchants are leaving. 9. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Zeszutko declared the meeting to be adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Nicholas Redevelopment Support Staff Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Community Redevelopment Agency