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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-13 CRA Board Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF MEETING DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2017 - 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman James called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chairman: Tamara James Vice-Chairman: Bill Harris Board Members: Chickie Brandimarte Bobbie H. Grace Marco A. Salvino, Sr. Executive Director: Rachel Bach City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson 2. Citizen Comments There were no citizen comments at this meeting. 3. Presentations There were no presentations at this meeting. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Minutes: Approve Minutes of May 9, 2017 CRA Board Meeting 4.2 Travel Requests: None 4.3 Cancel July 11, 2017 and August 8, 2017 CRA Board Meetings 4.4 Authorize Issuance of the City Center Request for Qualification 2017 Board Member Salvino motioned to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Board Member Grace. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chairman Harris Yes Board Member Grace Yes Chairman James Yes Board Member Salvino Yes 5. Proposals and Bids There were no proposals on this agenda. 6. Discussion and Possible Action Director Bach noted her last day would be June 30, 2017. She suggested the CRA Board hold a meeting at the end of the month to discuss the transition. Board Member Salvino questioned if the Board should issue an RFP for a CRA Director, or continue with RMA. Board Member Grace agreed we should issue an RFP; the City needs to hire a CRA Director. Director Bach noted the contract with RMA runs through the end of the fiscal year, and there is someone already in place to fill the position until the Board decides what to do. Board Member Brandimarte noted that Kathleen Weekes, CRA Manager, does a great job for the CRA, and therefore this is not an emergency situation. Director Bach suggested the Board meet on June 27th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the transition. 7. Administrative Reports 7.1 CRA Executive Director Administrative Report Director Bach noted we applied for three awards from the Florida Redevelopment Association for: Chester Byrd Park rededication, Neighborhood Ambassadors Program, and Arts & Seafood Celebration publicity and marketing. The Board viewed videos of the Rededication of Chester Byrd Park, and the Neighborhood Ambassador Events. Director Bach noted she spoke with the Chamber of Commerce to see if they would be interested in handling future Arts and Seafood Celebrations, and they expressed a desire to do so. 8. Board Member Comments Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday,June 13,2017—6:00 p.m. Board Member Grace asked if another part-time position would be added to the PATCH. Director Bach noted it is included in next year's budget, and we will know in September if we will receive a USDA grant. Chairman James questioned if we looked into colleges to establish an internship. Director Bach responded the summer apprenticeship program is an internship. Chairman James provided examples of different internships that could be possible. Board Member Grace questioned if Dan Murphy, Economic Development Manager, followed up with CIO for training and a job fair. Economic Development Director Murphy responded we are planning the event that was discussed for July, and noted the training programs are ongoing. Board Member Brandimarte commented she does not understand adding another paid employee when the PATCH is losing money. 9. Adjournment Chairman James adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOUISE STILSON, CMC TAMARA JAM S CRA SECRETARY CHAIRMAN— Approved: June 27, 2017 D � B►EA�H COMM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Tuesday,June 13,2017—6:00 p.m.