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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
(CITY COUNCIL)
MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2003 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Vice Mayor Conig~io called the Community Redevelopment Agency meeting to
order at 6:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLLCALL
City Council Present:
Vice-Mayor Raymond Coniglio
Councilmember Joe Barczyk
Councilmember James Hill
Councilmember Nathan McCollum
City Council Absent
Mayor Walter Barnes (excused)
Staff Present:
City Manager, Terrence Moore
City Attorney, Rich Stringer
City Clerk, Sally Maio
Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams
Growth Management Director, Tracy Hass
Growth Management Manager, Jan King
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December 10, 2003
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4. APPROVAL OF THE 9/10103 CRA MINUTES
MOTION by Barczyk/Hill
"Move to approve minutes of September 10th.''
Mayor Barnes - absent
Mr. Coniglio - aye
Mr, Barczyk - aye
Mr. Hill - aye
Mr. McCollum - aye
Roll Call carried 4-0
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. CRA Master Plan Presentation - Recommendation to City Council
Henry Iler, lPG, presented the final Community Redevelopment Master Plan to the
Community Redevelopment Agency which includes plans to enhance City streets
and the riverfront throughout a 15 year period.
Mr. McCollum asked that in the next few weeks the Council think about putting
together an advisory board to advise the City Council on issues related to this plan
and asked that an item be placed on the agenda at a January City Council meeting.
The City Attorney advised that City Council could establish a board other than itself
to be the Community Redevelopment Agency and the members must live, own
property or own a business within the affected jurisdiction being the City. Mr.
McCollum clarified he is looking for more of an advisory board with a member from
the real estate profession, Chamber of Commerce, general public etc. Mr, Hill
pointed out that the specialized advisory board could act as the CRA rather than
Council.
The City Attorney also advised that if there is something in this plan that Council
does not like, it can be changed at this time; and to modify the plan at a later time
will require extensive noticing.
Mr. McCollum said most of the improvements will require City Council spending
money, which offers a protection.
Mr. Barczyk discussed the proposed cost for underground utilities being on the Iow
side at $250 per square foot.
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Jim Weber, 406 Arbor Street, expressed concerned that adoption of the plan could
require that Council change the zoning to implement the plan. He asked if the
recommendation commits the City to change zoning. Discussion followed that
zones could be created to fit his type of business. Mr. Weber stated that quality
commercial property value has more weight than residential property, said the City
needs areas that have businesses that are needed. The City Manager said these
changes will be implemented in three to five years, and that the City will work with
property owners on the rezoning issues. Mr. Hill suggested Mr. Weber be a
member of the proposed advisory committee.
Sal Neglia asked if the recommendation to pave the CAVcorp property can happen
because of the grant monies used to improve that property. The City Manager said
modifications can be made as long as it remains accessible to the public.
MOTION by Hill/McCollum
"On that I would move to recommend to City Council that they approve the
Community Development Master Plan--Redevelopment Master Plan."
Mr. Barczyk - aye
Mr. Hill - aye
Mr. McCollum - aye
Mayor Barnes - absent
Mr. Coniglio - aye
Roll Call carried 4-0 (Barnes absent)
Being no further business, Vice Mayor Coniglio adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Ap. pr~2, 2004 CRA Meeting.
NathAn B.~M'cCollum, MaYor
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