Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 10-12-10 Special-Joint Meeting CC & CRA — reading text

Income 3. 1. 3 $ 898, 803 from City Ad Valorem Taxes 3. 1. 3. 1 $ 695, 828 ( Original TIF) 3. 1. 3. 2 $ 202, 975 ( Expanded TIF) 3. 1. 4 $ 651, 559 from County Ad Valorem Taxes 3. 1. 4. 1 $ 504, 419 ( Original TIF) 3. 1. 4. 2 $ 147, 140 ( Expanded TIF) 4. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 4. 1. There is no staff recommendation at this time. The purpose of the CRA is to revitalize the district so that property owners' values increase. This is a discussion item between City Council and the CRA in order prioritize various future projects and programs that meet this purpose. 5. SIGNATURE BLOCK: 5. 1 Submitted By: i #, 10/ 4/ 10 Este le Jone „ ity P anner 5. 2 Reviewed and Concur:' 10/ 4/ 2010 Tim Bolduc, C. B.O., Building Official 5. 3 Reviewed and Concur: ..- 1015110 Michael D. Beedie, P. E., Engineering and Utility Services Director 5. 4 Reviewed for Agenda: - -'''' 1015110 Ro T. Mearns City anager 6. ATTACHMENTS: 6. 3. CRA Minutes 9 -1 - 10 4  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FORT WALTON BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 INTRODUCTION A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency was held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall with the following members present: Doug Reed, Chairman ( arrived at 5: 35 pm); Jenna Burger, Vice -Chairman; Dean Covey; Christa Machado; Martin Owen; Doug Pike; and Tom Tona Also Present: Michael Beedie, Engineering /Utilities Director; Tim Bolduc, Development Services Manager; Toni Craig, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Vice Chairman called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Covey moved to approve the minutes of August 4, 2010. Mr. Pike seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Burger, Covey, Machado, Owen, Pike, and Tona in favor ( Reed absent). CRA MEMBERS TO FRAC Michael Beedie, Engineering /Utilities Director, advised that each year, the CRA budget includes funding to send two CRA Board members to the Florida Redevelopment Association Conference in 13th 15th. Orlando, and this year it will be held October through Mr. Beedie requested the Board nominate and vote to determine the two CRA Board members to attend this year's conference. Mr. Tona and Mr. Covey advised they had attended in the past and it is a worthwhile conference. Discussion included that if possible, two new members of the Board should attend as it is a great learning experience. Mr. Reed arrived at 5: 35 pm. Ms. Burger and Ms. Machado volunteered to attend this year's conference, with Mr. Tona and Mr. Covey serving as alternates.Mr. Beedie advised Staff will make the arrangements for them to attend the conference. DISCUSSION OF JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL Mr. Beedie advised the Chairman has requested the Board discuss a possible joint meeting in October with the City Council to allow Council the opportunity to provide ideas and direction to the Board for the upcoming year. Mr. Beedie suggested the meeting be held at 5 pm before a regular 12th 26th. Council meeting, and the meeting dates are October and Mr. Beedie advised he would have the City Manager discuss the date with Council at the meeting 14th of September and have a definite date set at that time. ANNUAL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CRA BOARD Mr.Beedie explained the City Council sets a holiday meeting schedule that cancels Council meetings in July and one meeting in December. He advised the City Attorney submitted an e- mail opinion to Staff stating the Board can by majority vote cancel future meetings without a time limitation. Page 1 of 2 CRA 09/ 01/ 10 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ( CONT) Mr. Covey moved to cancel the regular CRA meeting of December 1, 2010, and the regular CRA meeting scheduled for July 6, 2011. Mr. Pike seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Burger, Covey, Machado, Owen, Pike, Reed, and Tona in favor. DISCUSSION OF UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ON CRA PLAN UPDATE Mr. Beedie reported that with the ongoing projects to update the CRA Plan and revise the EAR - based Comprehensive Plan amendments, Staff and the City's consultant would like to schedule at least one workshop to discuss these items, and possibly a joint workshop with the Municipal Planning Board. Mr. Beedie advised Staff is proposing a joint workshop with the MPB be held on October 6, the date of the regular CRA meeting. Mr. Covey moved to schedule a joint workshop with the MPB on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at 5: 30 pm. Ms. Machado seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Burger, Covey, Machado, Owen, Pike, Reed, and Tona in favor. Mr. Beedie informed that the consultant working on the CRA Plan Update will be in town on 8th December and would like to give the Board an update, and Staff is proposing a special meeting be held on December 8, 2010, for the consultant's presentation, since the Board has cancelled the December 1 meeting by their previous vote. Mr. Owens moved to schedule a special CRA meeting on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at 5: 30 pm to discuss the CRA Plan update with the consultant. Ms. Machado seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Burger, Covey, Machado, Owen, Pike, Reed, and Tona in favor. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP Mr. Beedie advised this was an information item and noted there were no major changes in the CRA budget. UPDATE ON ZAXBY' S DEVELOPMENT Mr. Beedie noted this was for the Board' s information in regards to the new Zaxby's Restaurant being planned at 106 Eglin Parkway NE. FUTURE CRA PROJECT IDEAS Mr. Beedie requested the Board present Staff with ideas and a list will be prepared and presented at the November CRA meeting. The Board advised they would e- mail their ideas to Staff, who will compile the list for discussion next month. CITY ATTORNEY FAREWELL The City Attorney informed this is her last meeting with the CRA as she has taken another position. She stated she has enjoyed working with the Board over the years, and wished them well in their future endeavors. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:52 pm Ive Date Completed: 9/ 2/ 10 Page 2 of 2