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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-2017 CRA Minutes w CouncilRegular City Council & CRA Meeting July 26, 2017 Page Four D. Facade Sion & Landscape Grant Program i. Approve Grant Award to 1655 U.S. Highway 1 - Best Western Hotel (Transmittal, Summary, Application) The Community Development Manager stated the application was from Capt. Hiram's North LLC, who would like to update the Best Western signs. She added that Mr. Collins was in attendance to modify the request to include modifications to the hotel's fagade. Mr. Dodd said they are asking for $7,500 and there is an additional $7,500 they can request later. He asked if there was a difference between the $15,000 tonight and the $7,500 later. The Community Development Manager said that would be up to the CRA if they would like to see a second application or amend this application. MOTION by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. Hill to approve the $7,500 grant to 1655 U.S. Highway 1 — Best Western Hotel. Tom Collins, representing Capt. Hiram's North LLC complimented staff, said they were underway with a major renovation to include changing out the signs. He determined they were eligible for the fagade portion with the changes being made to the drive -up window and painting of the building. He said the total $15,000 would be helpful. The Community Development Manager asked that if the additional fagade portion was awarded that Mr. Collins amend the current application and backup to reflect the renovation. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT by Mr. Dodd and SECOND by Mr. Hill to include the additional $7,500 for the fagade renovation pending staff receipt of the additional paperwork. ROLL CALL: Ms. Kinchen - Aye Chairman McPartlan -Aye Vice Chairperson Coy - Aye Mr. Dodd - Aye Mr. Hill - Aye Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Dodd asked that the Fagade Sign and Landscape Program come back to the CRA to see if some changes should be made or if they should continue the program noting the original intent was to remove blighted signs or assist repair of buildings. Mr. Hill said he would be willing to look at it but not discontinuing it. There was no objection from the CRA. E. Chairman McPartlan adjourned the CRA meeting at 6:41 p.m. _ 8. Adjourn Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting and Recpruene as Citi -Council Mayor McPartlan reconvened the regular City Council meeting at6:41 p:sn.- Appro at the August 2017 CRA Meeting Chairmm Bob cPartlan eanette. , CC'tyt C rc Regular City Council & CRA Meeting July 26, 2017 Page Two Brief Announcements -SkyDive Sebastian event all weekend long July 28-30 with a special appearance of Bell 412 Huey Helicopter Mayor McPartlan said he jumped with his daughter last weekend and invited SkyDive Sebastian Manager Amanda Owens Smalley to announce the weekend event which will entice jumpers to jump from a variety of aircraft with experienced jumpers. She warned the event would be loud as the aircraft fly overhead. Mayor McPartlan announced the Treasure Coast Community Health Fair on August 8 at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to promote their health and mental health services which are now available at their Sebastian office located in the Riverwalk Plaza. Recess City Council Meeting and Convene as Community Redevelopment Agency y, A. Chairman McPartlan Call to Order at 6:18 p.m. B. Approval of Minutes — May 24, 2017 CRA Meeting MOTION by Vice Chairperson Coy and SECOND by Mr. Dodd to approve the May 24, 2017 CRA meeting minutes. ROLL CALL: Vice Chairperson Coy — Aye Mr. Dodd — Aye Mr. Hill —Aye Ms. Kinchen —Aye Chairman McPartlan—Aye Motion carried 5-0. C. Septic to Sewer Grant Program i. Consider Amending Program (Transmittal IRC Notice of Assessment) The Community Development Manager explained that shortly after the Indian River County letters went out to eligible property owners notifying them of the sewer assessment, the City was approached by an applicant who asked if the assessment cost could be covered by the grant and would it be possible to escrow the grant award with some earnest money from the applicant. She asked Council if they would be interested in this program revision. Mr. Hill said the assessment would be charged to the homeowner regardless if they hooked up or not to sewer; if they do this, the City is saying they would give homeowners a portion of the assessment. The idea of the grant is to encourage people to hook up. The Community Development Manager explained the costs the eligible properties would incur to hook into the sewer and if this revision was allowed, she said there are many property owners interested in applying. Mr. Hill offered the question, do they say the grant should go towards the hook up or pay some of the assessment; and he said that he would be inclined in helping residents with the connection as an incentive since they will be required to pay the assessment anyway. Regular City Council & CRA Meeting July 26, 2017 Page Three Vice Chairperson Coy said whatever they decide, they should be consistent. Chairman McPartlan said if they went with the assessment, all homeowners would look for help with the sewer hookup. The Community Development Manager explained only the properties that are from North Central Avenue, going north will be able to hook into the sewer. Mr. Hill said the program's idea is to get the septic systems out of the ground and there is no incentive to pay someone's bill that they will be required to pay anyway. Mr. Dodd said Indian River County has approved an engineering report that has classified 345 areas that do not have access to sewer that must be upgraded, with the Sebastian community being number 70 of the report. If they pay the assessment fee today, then in the future, they will be expected to pay for every residential property in the City. He agreed with Mr. Hill, the program should be for connecting with a reasonable time frame for the connection. The Community Development Manager said property owners would only be eligible for the grant if they removed a septic tank. Mr. Hill said the grant should be for the actual construction costs versus the assessment fee. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mr. Dodd to leave the Septic to Sewer Grant Program as it is. ROLL CALL: Vice Chairperson Coy— Aye Mr. Dodd —Aye Mr. Hill — Aye Ms. Kinchen —Aye Chairman McPartlan —Aye Motion carried 5-0. The Community Development Manager stated this location is a prime project for grant since it is less than 100 yards from the Indian River. MOTION by Ms. Kinchen and SECOND by Mr. Hill to approve the grant award to Harry B's Golf Carts. Attorney Hall advised that property is held in a trust and requested the motion be conditioned upon both owners signing the application as trustees. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Kinchen to include Attorney Hall's recommendation. There was no objection to this amendment. ROLL CALL: Mr. Hill — Aye Ms. Kinchen — Aye Chairman McPartlan —Aye Vice Chairperson Coy — Aye Mr. Dodd —Aye Motion carried 5-0.