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March 23, 2016
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Mr. Hill said his first thought is to deny, but his second thought was whether they could have
same shed at half the size, and if it would make a difference in the look of property. He said
this is a unique situation where the applicant acquired something other than what they
thought; the Board could consider this an extenuating circumstance and the approval could
stay with this owner.
MOTION by Chairman McPartlan and SECOND by Mr. Hill to grant the variance given the
pictures of the property, letters were sent out and no one has complained, with the provision
that the variance be for the shed only, receiving the building permits and making sure
everything is up to code.
In response to Ms. Coy, Ms. LaCasse said the motorcycles they rebuild and repair in the
workshop are just a hobby.
Roll Call: Ayes: Coy, Gillmor, Hill, McPartlan Nays: None Absent: Adams Passed: 4-0
Mr. LaCasse, 1643 Coral Reef, asked if Council would like him to change out the hardy
board to stucco. Mr. Hill responded the conditions were stated with the variance.
D. Mayor McPartlan adjourned the Board of Adjustment meeting at 7:23 p.m.
8. Convene as Community Redevelopment Agency
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
Roll Call:
CRA Members Present
Mayor Bob McPartlan
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Hill
Council Member Gillmor
City Council Member Absent:
Vice Mayor Jerome Adams (excused)
B. Approval of Minutes — February 24, 2016 (Excerpt of Minutes)
MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mayor McPartlan to approve the February 24,
2016 minutes.
Roll Call: Ayes: Coy, Gillmor, Hill, McPartlan Nays: None Absent: Adams Passed:
4-0
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C. Fiscal Year 2015 CRA Annual Report in Accordance with 163.356(3)(c ) Florida
Statutes — Accept and Forward to City Council (Finance Director Transmittal,
F.S.163.356(3)(c), Report)
The Administrative Service Director said this report is required by the State showing
activities that have occurred with the CRA funds.
MOTION Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to accept and approve the report.
Damien Gilliams, 1623 U.S. Highway 1, cited the accomplishments and added up the
incoming money which is close to $4Y2- $5M dollars and said he wasn't impressed
when he drove through the district and didn't see any redevelopment. He sees a
slush fund for developers to get things done for their benefit; they need to plan out
for 15 years and focus on palm trees, a clean river, and eliminating the electrical
poles.
Mayor McPartlan said the riverfront has changed for the better; he receives many
compliments from residents and other cities.
Ben Hocker said since this budget pertains to the Working Waterfront, he comes up
with over $4M spent on one building and a commercial fishing dock. The City has
gained a fish market with a good lease, a lawsuit with a restaurant and a fish packing
house that turned out to be pole building. He said money is spent on the interior by
purchasing a cooler and ice making machine for Crabby Bill's. He asked if a brief
could be drawn up on the building's expenditures as he only has the use of the
parking lot.
The City Manager explained the City does have a liability as to the interior and
repaired the walk-in cooler which is owned by the City. He said there are positive
things happening at Crabby Bill's and hasn't heard or authorized it to be advertised
as a restaurant. Ms. Coy confirmed she has visited in the last 30 days where she
received awesome food by way of counter service.
Roll Call: Ayes: Coy, Gillmor, Hill, McPartlan Nays: None Absent: Adams Passed:
4-0
Approved at the Jun 22, 2016
D. Adjourn Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting CRA Met ' ng. /
9. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
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Mayor McPartlan reconvened the Regular City Council meeting at 7:35 p.m. Majc�.°�.
McPartlan, Council Members Coy, Gillmor and Hill were present. )4ce Adams #6b axcused-. —
ATTEST:
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Al items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by o e motion. There wig be no sep`amts-
discussion of consent agenda items unless a member City Council so requests, in w event, the Item will -be minoved and _
acted upon separately. If a member of the public wishes to provide Input on a consent agenda Item, he/she should4n4yest a- • ' _
Council Member to remove the item for discussion prior to start of the meeting or by raising his/her hand to be recagtdid = - _
A. Approval of Minutes — February 24, 2016 Regular Meeting