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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-10 CRA Board Regular Meeting Minutes DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chair Ryan called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Present: Chair: Joyce L. Davis Vice-Chair: Marco A. Salvino, Sr. Board Members: Lori Lewellen Luis Rimoli A. J. Ryan IV Executive Director: K. Michael Chen City Attorney: Eve Boutsis CRA Secretary: Elora Riera, MMC 2. Citizen Comments None. 3. Administrative Reports Executive Director Chen presented his administrative report that was provided to the Board in their packets. He touched on the following topics: - Dania Beach Innovation Ecosystem - Hiring of CRA Business Manager - Spirit Airlines QTI/HIPI Incentive - CRA website - PATCH There was discussion regarding the bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines. 4. Presentations There were no presentations. 5. Consent Agenda Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. 2 5.1 Minutes: - October 7, 2024 CRA Board Meeting 5.2 Travel Requests: None. Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Salvino which carried unanimously on voice vote. 6. Proposals and Bids There were no proposals on this agenda. 7. Discussion and Possible Action 7.1 Commercial Façade Grant Application: 24 NE 1 Ave Executive Director Chen introduced the item. Board member Rimoli asked if there was an outreach program to reach businesses and Executive Director Chen responded that they are posted on social media platforms, and this will be the role of the newly hired Business Manager. Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Board member Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote. 7.2 Potential Disposition of a CRA-Owned Land Parcel - 137 NW 4th Ave Executive Director Chen introduced the item. He commented that Love Our Nation contacted him requesting assistance supporting the land so they can build a children’s center for the neighborhood. At this time, all that is being requested from the board is approval to notice the RFP. Vice Chair Salvino said that he needs more information or backup to this to understand it better. Board member Rimoli stated that he is unsure of this type of process and Executive Director Chen responded that the RFP is an announcement that the CRA is contemplating the disposal of a piece of land and it will be a broad solicitation. City Attorney Boutsis clarified that the Board needs to determine whether they would like to entertain this or not. The Board may also request more information before going out to bid, put it out to bid for a specific purpose, or determine whether they would rather keep the land. It is entirely up to the Board to determine what they would like to do. Board member Lewellen commented that she needs more information before it goes out to bid. Discussion ensued regarding the proposal and the land. Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. 3 Board member Ryan commented that he appreciates the interest from Love our Nation but this conversation is more about what the board would like to do with this land and not so much about just selling it. There was consensus by the Board that there needs to be more information provided and discussed amongst the board to determine what would be best for the land. 7.3 Approval of 2025 CRA Board Meeting Dates Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the item. The motion was seconded by Board member Ryan which carried unanimously on voice vote. 8. Information Items There were no information items. 9. Board Member Comments Board member Lewellen commented that it was a very informative meeting tonight and deferred her comments to the Commission meeting. Board member Rimoli had no comments. Board member Ryan commented on two appraisals that were received for the parcel of land across from Frost Park. He is asking for approval from the board to enter into negotiations of potentially purchasing the property without exceeding the highest appraisal value. Vice Chair Salvino commented that he would like more information on what is going to go on that property. Board member Lewellen feels that this topic would be more appropriate under discussion and possible action so that questions can be asked and have further investigations on it. She likes the idea of having a workshop to discuss the properties. Vice Chair Salvino had no comments. Chair Davis appreciated Executive Director Chen’s thorough report, the conversation on Spirit Airlines and the growth at the PATCH. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 10. Adjournment Minutes of Regular Meeting Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. 4 Chair Ryan adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CRA SECRETARY CHAIR – CRA