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CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE
(CATF)
MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24,2006 - 6:00 pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FL 32958
1. The Meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call
Members Present:
Brad White
Linda DeSanctis
Bruce Zingman
Members Absent:
Adrina Davis (excused)
Cory Richter (excused)
Staff Present:
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Finance Director, Shai Francis
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Also Present:
Kimberly Daniels, Jordan and Associates
Amanda Sabatini, Jordan and Associates
4. Introduction
Ms. Daniels introduced herself and Ms. Sabatini, and members Brad White,
Linda DeSanctis, and Bruce Zingman introduced themselves.
5. Explanation of the Role of the CA TF
Ms. Daniels said their role is to recommend projects for this grant that would
benefit the community. She said that the City has recommended a project to
improve Easy Street stormwater, citing the recent success of the Louisiana
Avenue improvement CDBG. She explained there are many factors to consider
in determining the viability of the project.
Citizens Advisory Task Force Meeting
May 24, 2006
Page Two
She asked the task force's participation in completing an LMI (low to middle
income) survey on Easy Street, explaining that she had been unable to contact
six of the residents. She said beyond this, their only other role would be if
anything in the scope of the project changed, they would have to look at that.
Ms. DeSanctis asked for a time limit on contacting the remaining residents. Ms.
Daniels said mid-June. Mr. White asked if the six people will affect the City's
eligibility and Ms. Daniels said it might. Mr. Zingman asked about the survey's
questions and Ms. Daniels enacted a sample survey.
The Finance Director stated $1.25 million has been identified for this project and
the grant money would compliment the City's efforts. Ms. Daniels explained if
the City matches the grant monies, the City would score better but municipalities
do not have to match the grant award.
Ms. Daniels advised the members to approach the residents in pairs. Mr. White
asked for information on the project to promote it to the residents. The Finance
Director suggested a City employee accompany the members.
6. Discussion of the Potential Proiects
The public was invited to speak on the project or offer any other projects. One
gentleman expressed concern that his property would be depreciated if low-
income neighbors are identified. The City Clerk described the property benefits
of the Louisiana Avenue grant project.
Dan Karsteers asked about the park on Easy Street and Ms. Daniels explained
this grant is more for the road and drainage. He asked for improvements on yard
the side ditches.
The City Manager joined the meeting at this time.
7. Recommendation
Ms. Daniels stated the Board did not need to make a recommendation unless
they were ready and offered that another meeting could be scheduled. The City
Manager stated Council would need to identify a project by the first June Council
meeting, and hold a second public hearing June 28th, to make the grant
application July 21st deadline. The City Attorney joined the meeting at this time.
Ms. DeSanctis asked to table the recommendation. Ms. Daniels stated a list of
projects could be presented for grant funding. The City Manager explained Easy
Street is the only project staff has identified and surveyed for the LMI
requirement.
Citizens Advisory Task Force Meeting
May 24, 2006
Page Three
Discussion followed on surveying the remaining residents. Ms. Daniels stated if
they are not surveyed they have to be marked as high-income residents which
make the City ineligible for this grant program.
Mr. White suggested continuing the meeting to May 31st at 6:00 p.m.
8. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. to allow the City Council Special meeting
and public hearing to begin.
Approved at the May 31st, 2006 Citizens Advisory Task Force meeting.
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Linda DeSanctis,Chairperson