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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04182001 CATF . GlYCI ~ HOMI. OF PELICAN ISLAND Citizens Advisory Task Force Meeting City Council Chambers 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 April 18, 2001 - 5 pm Committee Members Present: Tut Connelly Becky Crippen Sal Neglia Jayne Barczyk Cheryl Doyle (non-voting until residency declared) Charles Cardinale Julianne Barrett Committee Members Absent: . I.J. Andersen Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Engineer, Ralph Brescia City Clerk, Sally Maio Also Present: Fred Fox, Fred Fox Enterprises The Meeting began at 5:00 p.m. and the City Manager briefly explained the process of applying for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for Louisiana Avenue improvements. He said staff was not yet in a position to talk about the specifics of the improvements until such time as funding is approved. The City Engineer briefly described road and drainage improvement needs for Louisiana Avenue, however, advised that a study will have to be conducted subsequent to grant approval. . Mr. Fox briefly described the federally funded grant process and schedule, noting the application deadline is Monday, April 30, 2001. He stated that the City had decided to pursue the neighborhood revitalization option, that a survey of Louisiana residents had been completed, and that the completed application with a one page narrative will be presented to the CATF at a meeting on April 25, 2001 prior to City Council meeting. Mr. Fox further advised the task force that storm drainage and road improvements would fall under the CDBG funding and lighting and sidewalks would be from City matching funds in the amount of approximately $150,000. . . . CA TF Meeting Minutes April 18, 2001 Page Two Discussion took place on the location of Louisiana Avenue right-of-way, the fact that CDBG funds are already allocated and would not be affected by budget cuts, that $600,000 would be the maximum amount Sebastian could receive, and on impact of the improvements on property owners. The City Manager assured the task force that there is a policy in effect that prohibits condemnation efforts by the City. Mr. Fox agreed that any right-of-way acquisition would have to be voluntary. Members of the audience expressed concerns relative to junk cars and wreckers at a business on Louisiana, status of a house destroyed by fire, and whether any assessments would be imposed on property owners to meet the City's match. Mr. Fox assured the residents the state would not allow an assessment for the matching funds. It was decided to meet at 6:00 p.m. rather than 6:30 p.m. on April 25, 2001 to review the application narrative and make a recommendation to City Council. Discussion continued on speeding concerns, and historic trees which may in the right-of-way at the Taylor Homestead. Mrs. Barczyk nominated Sal Neglia for Chairman of the CA TF and a voice vote carried 6-0 (Doyle cannot vote at this time) Mr. Neglia nominated Mrs. Barczyk for Vice Chair but she declined. Mr. Neglia then nominated Becky Crippen for Vice Chair and a voice vote carried 6-Q.(Doyle cannot vote at this time) MOTION by Connelly/Barczyk I move to adjoum. VOICE VOTE carried 6-o.(Doy/e cannot vote at this time) Approved at the April 25, 2001 CATF meeting. H ;,L"