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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1585174 - MINUTES - CRA MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - 3:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Chair Lewellen called the special meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Present: Chair: Lori Lewellen Vice-Chair: Lauren Odman Board Members: Chickie Brandimarte Bill Harris Tamara James Executive Director: Rickelle Williams City Attorney: James White CRA Secretary: Thomas Schneider 2. CRA Budget Fiscal Year 2019-2020 2.1 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-CRA-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA,ADOPTING THE FINAL ESTIMATES OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; APPROPRIATING FUNDS AS MAY BE NEEDED OR DEEMED NECESSARY TO DEFRAY ALL EXPENDITURES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CRA FOR SUCH FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Attorney White read the title of Resolution#2019-CRA-019. Chair Lewellen questioned whether the Board would be adopting all of the changes discussed at yesterday's budget workshop. Board Member James noted she distributed a sheet to the Board which was the result of a meeting she had with City Manager Garcia and Finance Director Satterfield about the City's budget following the workshop yesterday. They came up with cost savings from the City budget of$307,450.42 that could be given to the CRA that would cover the costs of the CRA without having to go into Reserves. Chair Lewellen said she was fine with it except she felt we need to have something in the budget for the 1151h Anniversary celebration since it has been widely advertised. Additionally, she came up with a solution to the wrestling part of the Arts & Seafood Celebration; she suggested either Director Williams or Board Member Brandimarte speak to the Casino about sponsoring it in their parking lot. Board Member James noted all of our items were cut; if they are going to keep some, we need to keep multiple. There was already a conversation with the Casino and they are not willing to put the wrestling in their parking lot. Chair Lewellen said we could use the space on our property and somehow have them sponsor it. Board Member Brandimarte agreed with Mayor Lewellen. Originally, she went to the Casino and they do not want the wrestling in their parking lot. She suggested the Board let her try to see if we can do it for $8,000.00 and have the wrestling at the Arts & Seafood Celebration instead of at the Casino. Board Member James noted with the $307,000.00, it gives us a $15,000.00 cushion and we need to come back at a future workshop to deal with these things. We need to presently deal with this budget. Commissioner Brandimarte spoke further about Gangrel's Wrestling. Nicki Satterfield, Director of Finance, clarified the Board needs to adopt the CRA balanced budget by agreeing to contribute another $292,070.00. City Manager Garcia noted our goal was to be able to take the $292,070.00 out of the City budget to balance the CRA budget so that we would not have to go into Reserves. A discussion ensued regarding the amount in excess of what was needed to balance the budget. Board Member James noted the amount needed to balance the budget after yesterday's workshop was $292,000.00; however, additional savings amounting to $307,450.42 was found in the City budget, which leaves $15,000.00 extra for the CRA. Board Member James motioned to adopt Resolution #2019-CRA-019, as amended to include the $307,450.42 additional contribution from the City; seconded by Vice-Chair Odman. The motion carried on the following 4-1 Roll Call vote: Board Member Brandimarte Yes Vice-Chair Odman Yes Board Member Harris No Chair Lewellen Yes Board Member James Yes Commissioner James asked to set a workshop to discuss the $15,000.00 left over and the future structure of the allocation. Discussion ensued. The Board consensus was to schedule a workshop on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Minutes of Special Meeting 2 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday, September 12,2019—3:00 p.m. 3. Adjournment Chair Lewellen adjourned the meeting at 3:25 p.m. ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC L LLEN CRA SECRETARY CHAIR—CRA Approved: October 7, 2019 -a DANIA BEACH COWWTr REOMWnOENr ntiNcr Minutes of Special Meeting 3 Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Thursday, September 12,2019—3:00 p.m.