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Home My WebLink About384988 - MINUTES - CRA MINUTES OF MEETING CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 — 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Duke called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chairman: Walter B. Duke III Vice-Chairman: Albert C. Jones Board Members: Chickie Brandimarte Patricia A. Flury Bobbie H. Grace CRA Executive Director: Jeremy Earle City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson 2. Citizens Comments There were no citizen comments at this meeting. 3. CRA Updates 3.1 Dania Beach Trademark Director Earle advised that the trademark for the new logo was received and noted the logo has appeared on all of our presentation packages. He added information on the trademark will be provided to the City Clerk's office in furtherance of meeting future filing requirements. Director Earle noted the US-1, Phase II landscaping project is on schedule and tree planting should begin within the next 30 days. Director Earle spoke briefly about the FEC Line, noting an economic benefit analysis is being conducted regarding a Dania Beach commuter rail station. Over the next seven years, each of the 28 cities that are part of the project will be vying for economic development within their respective half-mile radius along the rail corridor. Director Earle noted the traffic for the Farmers Market and Community Garden is ahead of where it should be at this point, and consideration is being given to allowing the Farmers Market to operate at City Hall to attract people in the downtown area and library. In order to increase residents' accessibility to healthy foods, he would like to use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP), if the Board so approves. Sharon Yeago, Treasurer for the Farmers Market Coalition, explained the SNAP program, which is like food stamps, and the access afforded by electronic card-swiping machines to federal food assistance recipients, as well as those who do not carry cash. Funding is available for new markets to receive the machines for free, including two years of wireless access. She further explained that for the Farmers Market to become a retailer, a detailed application needs to be completed and someone would have to provide their social security and driver license numbers. Board Member Flury said she would follow Director Earle's recommendation on this matter. Kathleen Weekes, CRA Coordinator, provided an update on the Arts and Seafood Celebration event. Director Earle introduced Dan Murphy, the new Economic Development Manager to the CRA Board. Mr. Murphy, who is a resident of Dania Beach, will begin his employment with the City on April 15, 2013. Vice-Chairman Jones questioned the trees used on Federal Highway, Phase I, due to concerns that they will grow large trunks and obstruct visibility, which may lead to lawsuits in the future. He felt this should be taken into consideration with Phase II. Relative to the commuter rail discussion, Vice-Chairman Jones asked if the CRA had money to purchase any properties and Director Earle responded in the negative. Director Earle explained the landscape plan for Phase I and II meets City code, and the same type of trees will be used for Phase II. He noted the trees will get taller, but not wider. Chairman Duke noted only one item was listed under CRA Updates, but six items were addressed. He asked that all items be listed on future agendas. Chairman Duke confirmed that the Board concurs with having an FEC transit station downtown and with moving forward with the Farmers Market, as presented, with the City Manager as advocate. 4. Presentations There were no presentations on this agenda. 5. Consent Agenda Items Removed from Consent Agenda: #5.4 5.1 Minutes: Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,April 3,2013—6:00 p.m. Approve minutes of March 6, 2013 CRA Board Meeting 5.2 Travel Requests: None 5.3 Motion to cancel the July 3, 2013 CRA Board Meeting 5.5 Approve transfer of$6,040.00 from CRA Reserve Account to Dania Beach Heights Infrastructure CRA Neighborhood Beautification in order to increase the contract amount for Keith and Schnars due to the Broward County Close-out Process for the Dania Beach Heights Streetscape Project 5.6 Approve changes to the CRA Fa ade Improvement Program and Merchant Assistance Programs 5.7 RESOLUTION#2013-CRA-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING ADVANCE APPROVAL FROM THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE BID ENTITLED "WEST DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE PROJECT", PERTAINING TO THE OPENING OF THE WEST DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD ROADWAY AND THE ADDITION OF NEW DRAINAGE STRUCTURES IN THE SUN GARDEN ISLES NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Board Member Grace motioned to approve the Consent Agenda,with the exception of Item #5.4; seconded by Vice-Chairman Jones. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Flury Yes Chairman Duke Yes Board Member Grace Yes 5.4 Approve transfer of $50,000.00 from CRA Reserve Account to Sunny Garden Isle Infrastructure CRA Streetscape Enhancements for the W. Dania Beach Boulevard Roadway and Drainage Project Board Member Flury confirmed this request is only to transfer funds and has nothing to do with the job; plans and drawings will be presented at the next CRA Board meeting. Director Earle explained the project will open W. Dania Beach Boulevard at the cul-de-sac and will require substantial drainage work in the area. Board Member Grace commented that care should be taken not to flood the Community Garden by making these planned improvements; the area already had to be fixed for the garden. Director Earle noted we will do what is best for the residents even if it means sacrificing the Community Garden. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,April 3,2013 —6:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman Jones questioned improvements on Dania Beach Boulevard west of the project area and Director Earle responded the existing sidewalk would be connected where it now stops at the cul-de-sac. Director Earle briefly addressed past and future efforts to inform residents about the project. Board Member Flury favors opening the roadway, but is concerned about the residents. She felt this project needs to go to the public before going out to bid. Director Earle advised we will not go out to bid until the project is brought to the Commission and the residents. Board Member Grace motioned to approve the transfer of $50,000.00 for the W. Dania Beach Boulevard Roadway and Drainage Project; seconded by Board Member Flury. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Flury Yes Chairman Duke Yes Board Member Grace Yes Board Member Flury requested her vote on Item #5.7 be changed to "no",which would, in effect, be a "no" vote for the entire Consent Agenda. 6. Proposals and Bids There were no proposals on this agenda. 7. Discussion and Possible Action 7.1 Discuss Washington D.C. Trip Vice-Chairman Jones said he would like to go to Washington, and asked the Board to approve his travel, as well as the Mayor's travel to Washington. He added that he is capable of doing everything on his own if he is the only one who ends up going. Chairman Duke noted he has conflicts and will not be going to Washington. He supports Vice- Chairman Jones taking the trip and suggested each commissioner should tell Director Earle what their concerns and priorities are. Board Member Flury agreed that beach erosion is the big concern, but it is a City issue. Director Earle needs to tell Vice-Chairman Jones what our issues are and provide a list to the other members. Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,April 3,2013 —6:00 p.m. Board Member Flury motioned to approve travel for Vice-Chairman Jones to go to Washington, D.C.; seconded by Board Member Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Jones Yes Board Member Flury Yes Chairman Duke Yes Board Member Grace Yes Vice Chairman Jones noted he will talk to the federal lobbyist about what the Board wants. Vice-Chairman Jones asked that a section for Board Member comments be added to future agendas. Vice-Chairman Jones felt it is going to be critical for us in the future to purchase properties along the FEC rail line. Vice-Chairman Jones asked Director Earle about money for law enforcement and Director Earle responded there is $31,000.00 for community policing innovations. Vice-Chairman Jones suggested that, if the Board agrees, Director Earle should speak to Chief Granville in furtherance of utilizing the money for community policing. Chairman Duke commented this is a good suggestion, but he would like Director Earle to bring back ideas after speaking with Chief Granville. 8. Adjournment Chairman Duke adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. ATTEST: COM T REDEVELOPMENT AGENC LOUISE STILSON, CMC W TER B. DUKE III CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN—CRA DANIA BEACH goumu v 1160ri Lo"W"..Ase" Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Wednesday,April 3,2013—6:00 p.m.