HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-11 CRA Board Regular Meeting MinutesDANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETTNG MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY I 1.2023 - 6:00 P.M.
I . Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Ryan called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m
Present:
Chair:
Vice-Chair:
Board Members:
A. J. Ryan IV
Lori Lewellen
Joyce L. Davis
Tamara James
Marco A. Salvino. Sr.
K. Michael Chen
Eve Boutsis
Elora Riera- MMC
Executive Director:
City Attomey:
CRA Secretar) :
2. Citizen nIn
None
3. Administrative Reports
Executive Director Chen presented his administrative report that uas provided to the Board in
their packets. He touched on the following topics:
Innovation Ecosystem - meeting with different organizations to provide programs and
workshops
CRA Website - organizing the structure of the website to be more informative. more
reflective ofCRA activities. and easier to navieate
PATCH
Board Member Salvino asked when the next growing season is for the ner.l concrete raised beds
and Executive Director Chen commented that it would be approximatell. Nolember.
Chair Rlan asked ilthere is a plan Io have a doublewide trailer for the PATCH and Executive
Director Chen responded that he would like to see a section of the pavilion enclosed. He also
touched on other improvements such as ADA accessible restrooms and securitv measures.
Board Member James inquired about using a nicer enclosed structure instead of using the
pavilion. Executive Director Chen commented that he is looking at different options and that this
would be a project fbr next year.
Thcre was consensus to initiate a permit application for a well at the PATCH.
To answer Chair R1'an's question regarding taqade grant applications. Executive Director Chen
commented about one pending application that has not been submitted yet due to other processes
being completed.
4. Presentations
There were no presentations.
5. Consent Agenda
-s. I Minutes:
- Ma1 28. 2024 CRA Budget Workshop
- June I l. 2024 CRA Board Meeting
Board Member James made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Vice Chair Lewellen which carried unanimously on voice vote,
Board Member Davis is happy to see the community engagement and enjoyed seeing events held
at the PATCH and hopes to see more.
Board Member James had no comments.
Board Member Salvino is happy to see progress being made.
Vice Chair Lewellen had no comments.
Chair Ryan appreciated Executive Director Chen's focus and hard work
Executive Director Chen commented on his eflorts for marketing.
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6. Proposals and Bids
There were no proposals on this agenda.
7. Discussion and Possible Action
There were no discussion items on this agenda.
8. Board Member Comments
9. Intbrmation Items
There u,ere no information items
10. Adiournn.rent
Chair Ryan adjoumed the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
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Dania Beach Communit_v Redevelopment Agencv
Tuesda). Jul!. 9. 202.1 - 6:00 p.m.
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