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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12092009CRA MinutesCity Council Present: Mayor Richard H. Gillmor Vice -Mayor Jim Hill Council Member Andrea Coy Council Member Eugene Wolff Council Member Don Wright 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) (CITY COUNCIL) MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL 1. Mayor Gillmor called the CRA meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Staff Present: City Manager, Al Minner City Attorney, Robert Ginsburg Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Records Program Manager, Donna Cyr Airport Director, Joseph Griffin Finance Director, Ken Killgore Growth Management Director, Rebecca Grohall Police Chief, Michelle Morris Police Captain, Greg Witt Police Captain, Bob Lockhart MIS Systems Analyst, Rob Messersmith 1 -4 A. Approve November 18, 2009 CRA Meeting Minutes Mr. Wright asked that the last sentence of the fourth paragraph down on page three be amended to read "Mr. Hill said it should be kept for Citv sponsored GRA events." MOTION by Ms. Coy and SECOND by Mr. Hill to approve the 11/18/09 minutes were approved as amended with a voice vote of 5 -0. Community Redevelopment Agency December 9, 2009 Page Two 5. NEW BUSINESS: A. Facade, Sign and Landscaping Grant Review Committee Appointments 5-20 (City Clerk Transmittal, Four Applications, Press Release) i. Appoint Three Business Owner /Operator Members Mayor Gillmor said there were four applicants for five positions, three business owners and one resident. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Ms. Coy to approve all three business owners and the citizen -at- large. Mr. Wright said there are three residents and suggested leaving the last position open for either category. Mr. Hill suggested filling the two business positions and the two residents at large. The City Manager advised to leave the resident spot open so it can be filled with either a business owner or a resident. Mr. Hill pointed out the applicant would have to be a business owner and a resident. Ms. Coy asked if the Board could move members around at a later date if needed. The City Attorney confirmed they do have that flexibility. Voice vote on the motion unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Collins, Mr. Dill, Ms. Keys, and Ms. Robinson to the Facade, Sign and Landscape Grant Review Committee. ii. Appoint Two Resident At -Large Members 21 40 B. Review Kiosk Designs Requested at 11/18/09 Meeting The City Manager said he was looking for what variety of sign they liked, and how they would like staff to execute the sign. Mr. Wolff reminded the Board that in the beginning the Chamber was not interested in a manned kiosk, that a board with paper documents maintained by the Chamber was suggested and now the Board is going back to considering a $5- 15,000 kiosk. He asked how they got to that point. The City Manager said the Board was still considering an informational kiosk, and he understood that a certain design was requested which is included in the agenda packet. Mr. Hill said he agreed that an information board is what they are looking for. He said a metal roof; kept simple would be the way to go such as the information sign at the Main Street boat ramp. 2 Community Redevelopment Agency December 9, 2009 Page Three Mayor Gillmor said the shade houses at the splash pad were really nice and could be a nice inexpensive kiosk. Ms. Coy cited the kiosk on circle page 25 and suggested cutting the kiosk in half and adding little benches. Mayor Gillmor said he would like to see a RFP put out to help the local carpenters. Mr. Hill said he would be glad to do that as long as it didn't cost more than what staff could build it for. Ms. Coy agreed. Mr. Wolff agreed with everything that Mr. Hill said, noting it will serve as an information bulletin board and down the road we might have a tourism kiosk. Mr. Wright agreed in keeping it consistent with existing signs and being done in- house. Mayor Gillmor asked if they were looking at one or two kiosks. Ms. Coy cautioned there will be a price difference based on whether it is covered or not. Mr. Hill said they are not talking about a kiosk but an information sign and suggested doing one at Riverview Park, the Main Street area, and one further North. Mayor Gillmor pointed out the information will be in the sun 24/7 and the materials will fade and look shabby. Mr. Hill directed him to circle page 27 which depicts a little cover for the sign. Mayor Gillmor said he was good with that and asked if everyone else was and all nodded. Mayor Gillmor asked for the locations. Mr. Hill suggested one at Riverview Park, one at Main Street in the Chamber area, and one at the Working Waterfront area when the City closes on the property. MOTION by Mr. Hill and SECOND by Mr. Wolff to direct the City Manager to have constructed information signs at Riverview Park and at the Main Street area near the Chamber area. Lisanne Robinson, downtown Sebastian, asked if the Board would consider pedestrian comfort and put a couple on U.S. 1 to provide shade and a place to sit, which will unite the entire CRA district in a concept. Tom Collins, Capt. Hiram's, agreed it is a nice idea and a small roof is all that is needed as people won't be looking at them when it's raining. He said there are sign companies in town that can come up with something and make sure the lexan is secure; and he agreed with putting one on U.S. 1 maybe where people can pull off the road and look at it. 3 Community Redevelopment Agency December 9, 2009 Page Four 6. Being no further business, Mayor Gillmor adjourned the CRA meeting at 6:19 p.m. Approved at the rw. (0,01010 CRA meeting. Richard H. Gillmor, Mayor A TEST. Ad I t' Result of the roll call vote: AYES: All NAYS: None 5 -0 Wiekciviz eine. C( C lem j r Sally A. Maio, MC City Clerk 4