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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-2021 CRA MinutesCIR, SEBAST-" HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 The attached March 24, 2021 Community Redevelopment Agency minutes were approved at the April 28, 2021 Community Redevelopment Agency meeting. ( 42P Chairman Ed Dodd ATTEST: do x8i wad i`eanette Williams, City Clerk Sebastian City Council Meeting March 24, 2021 Page 2 Brief Announcements: • Friday, March 26 - Easter Egg Hunt in Riverview Park — Meet the Easter Bunny at 5:30pm & Egg Hunt at 6:30pm • Thursday, April 1— Field of Flags Ceremony — Riverview Park — 5:30pm • Friday, April 2 - Chamber of Commerce Concert in the Park— 5:30pm — 8pm Bobby Owen Band (Country, Blues, Oldies) • Saturday, April - Sebastian River Art Club Show at Riverview Park— 10am — 4pm • Monday, April 5 - North County Water & Sewer Phase 2 Information Meeting in Council Chambers — 6pm Mayor Dodd announced the City Manager would not be leaving the City for the Collier County Manager position and read the upcoming events and announced. 7. PUBLIC INPUT Alisha and Steve Demont, Damask Lane, said many people on the street are experiencing a non -draining stormwater problem; they know it is their responsibility to dig out the swale but the water doesn't go anywhere; the stagnant water attracts insects. Mitchell Cichy, Damask Lane, said during the last rain the canal flooded at the end of Damask Lane and read the attached petition requesting help with the stagnant water. �� 8. Mayor Dodd recessed the City Council meeting and convened the Community Redevelopment meeting at 6:16 p.m. A. Aooroval of Minutes — February 24. 2021 CRA Meetino MOTION by Mr. McPartlan and SECOND by Mr. Jones to approve the February 24, 2021 CRA meeting minutes passed with a unanimous voice vote of 4-0. B. Facade. Sian and Landscaoina Proaram i. Consider Grant Reauest from Bowls of Sebastian — 709 U.S. Hiahwav 1 (Transmittal. Summary. Aoolication) The City Manager advised that staff recommended approval of the grant request from the Bowls of Sebastian Restaurant. MOTION by Mr. Nunn and SECOND by Mr. McPartlan to approve the grant application. Travis Beckett, restaurant owner, thanked the board for the opportunity to open a business in Sebastian. Roll call: Mr. Jones - aye Mr. McPartlan - aye Mr. Nunn -aye Chairman Dodd —aye Vice Chairman Hill —absent Sebastian City Council Meeting March 24, 2021 Page 3 Motion carried. 4-0 C. SeDtic-to-Sewer Proaram i. Consider Grant Request for 825 U.S. Highway 1 — J & L C Ventures. Inc. — Commercial Building (Transmittal. Application. Quote. Tax Receipt. Deed. Permit) The City Manager said this applicant applied in response to the flyers distributed by the Community Development Department to attract the septic to sewer conversions and staff recommended approval. MOTION by Mr. Nunn and SECOND by Mr. Jones to approve the grant request. Roll call: Mr. Jones - aye Mr. McPartlan - aye Mr.Nunn -aye Chairman Dodd —aye Vice Chairman Hill —absent Motion carried. 4-0 21.047 D. Fiscal Year 2020 CRA Annual Report in Accordance with F.S.163.371 - Accept and Forward to City Council (Transmittal. Report) The CRA Manager said the annual activity report is required by Florida Statute and once approved, a copy would be submitted to the County who contributes to the tax increment revenue. MOTION by Mr. McPartlan and SECOND by Mr. Nunn to recommend transmittal of the FY2020 CRA Annual Report to Council. There was no public input. Chairman Dodd advised there is a fund balance of over $400,000 in the CRA which is favorable for the City. Roll call: Mr. McPartlan - aye Mr. Nunn -aye Chairman Dodd —aye Vice Chairman Hill —absent Mr. Jones -aye Motion carried. 4-0 9. Chairman Dodd adjourned the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened the City Council meeting at 6:24 p.m.