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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
The attached October 27, 2021 Community Redevelopment Agency minutes were
approved at the January 26, 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Chairman Ji ill
ATTEST:
Otte Williams, City Clerk
Regular City Council 8 CRA Meeting
October 27, 2021
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Brief Announcements,
Friday, October 29 - Halloween Costume Contest Registration in Riverview Park 5:30pm and
Sebastian Police Department Movie Night Out (Monster House) - 7:15pm
Saturday, October 30 — Executive Round Table of Indian River County Four Person Golf
Scramble — Sandridge Golf Club, Vero Beach — 8:00am Shotgun Start
The 18th Annual Clam Bake Lagoon Festival at Riverview Park:
Friday, November 5 from 2pm to 9pm
Saturday, November 6 from Ilam to 9pm
Sunday, November 7 from Ilam to 5pm
The Next City Council Meeting will be November le.
Thursday, November 11— Veterans Day Observance at Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park —
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Mayor Dodd announced the upcoming events in addition to the Exchange Club's Junior
Blue Water Open which will be at Riverview Park on Saturday, October 30 from 8:30 am
to 1:30 pm
He also said on December 9 at 9:00 am, the final new map for the redistricting would be
reviewed and approved by the Indian River County Commissioners. He noted the map
included positive new changes that he would like to think that Sebastian helped to
formulate.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
Grace Reed, Sebastian, said she has spoken about the importance of the right to vote,
and on the Supervisor of Election's website it is noted that only 10% vote -by -mail ballots
have been turned in so far for Sebastian and Vero Beach. She asked the public to
contact the candidates personally to make their own informed decisions instead of
relying on social media posts. She thanked the current Council for working diligently in
getting the City back on track.
Andrea Ring, Quarry Lane, said she has received her tax bill and thanked Council for
working diligently on the budget. She asked the public to vote for who will do the best
for the City as a whole.
Patti Sullivan, Sebastian, thanked the Council Members for their service. She said she
has lived here for nine years and loves the fact this is a wonderful retirement community
but as they move forward she asked Council to focus on families.
8. Mayor Dodd adjourned the City Council meeting and convened the Community ♦—
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:18 p.m.
A. Aooroval of Minutes
i. May 26, 2021 CRA Meeting
I. September 29, 2021 CRA Budget Hearing
Regular City Council & CRA Meeting
October 27, 2021
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MOTION by Mr. Nunn and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve the minutes of the
May 26 and September 29 meetings passed with a unanimous voice vote. (5-0)
B. Fa8ade. Siknn & Landscape Proaram
i. Consider Grant Request from Purple Pelican Car Wash - 13020 U.S.
Highway 1 (Transmittal, Summary, Application)
The City Manager said Mr. Arvanitis owns the car wash on US 1, the improvements will
do a lot for that location, and he believed it was a deserving project.
John Christino spoke in favor of the grant.
MOTION by Mr. Jones and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to approve the grant request for the
Purple Pelican Car Wash.
Mr. Nunn said he has talked to the owner who is doing a lot to improve the location with
sound barriers and landscaping.
Roll call: Vice Chairman Hill - aye
Mr. Jones -aye
Mr. McPartlan -aye
Mr. Nunn - aye
Chairman Dodd - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
C. Septic -to -Sewer Program
i. Consider Additional Grant Request from Ronald Sypher - 1683 N. Central
Avenue (Transmittal, Letter, Quote)
The City Manager said when the original grant was approved in 2021, it was discovered
there were two separate septic systems at the site and the Board has considered
second systems in the past. He requested the additional funds to decommission the
second tank.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Hill and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to approve the grant request.
Roll call: Mr. Jones - aye
Mr, McPartlan -aye
Mr. Nunn -aye
Chairman Dodd - aye
Vice Chairman Hill - aye
Motion carried. 5-0
9. Chairman Dodd adjourned the Community Redevelopment meeting and convened the
City Council meeting at 6:22 p.m.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes — October 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting