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11/15/1993 (2) ~~~~.~.{,I: ,.... . ~ :'.~:' ~."':' , tJ .-........., :.:' . . ~.. . "'1,. ~~~".: ~~1f:'.~ . " , t;t@ ;;;i;~':', : '. .~~, + . <!.l',,',, . ....' c.. .'.. . ~ "' . ; ~". ': ~. ~ ~: ~ :~ ' c. 't," (c;..: I ...~<~.\':~ , .~ :.' ; , ." > ,,", . '" .~.. > . L' , , ',", .,... , " 'It.. '. '~'l. . ~ ,:.., \ t I COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Minutes November 15, 1993 The City Commission, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, November 15, 1993 at 9:10 A.M., with the following members present: Arthur X. Deegan, II Rita Garvey Richard Fitzgerald Sue Berfield Fred Thomas Phil Henderson Lillian Trickel Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Trustee Trustee Trustee Ex-officio Trustee Ex-officIo Trustee Also Present: Peter Gozza Kathy Rice' Al Galbraith Jacquie DeGroy Executive Director Deputy City Manager city Attorney Acting Secretary ztem 2. Approval ot Minutes Trustee Barfield moved to approve the minutes of the November 1" 1993 meeting. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. xtem 3. 8ep~ember Finanoial Re>>ort , The,year~end september 30, 1993 financial report was reviewed , ", ,by Peter Gozza. Noted item was the interest paid on the revenue account which is close to 7%. Trustee Thomas moved to approve and accep~ the year-end financial report. The motion was seconded and carried unanimOUSly. Item 4. Unfinished Business . There was no unfinished business. .,,' ., . . ,," Item s. New 'Business . L': .~..... .. ..- ,.' }~.:~: .;' ,> .' '~>'.\'- .<."... ~ ~~{:~..' ,',' : . .~.,,,,,, ..c' ~".!~! , " ... c. ..a. ,'"' c _., \cc:.~, ~.. , .. ' '~."~':: . ;'" a) community Develo~ment corporation . ,'" Peter Gozza, Executive Director, updated the Board on the status of the CDe and recommended that the proposed CDC district be , 'expanded to. include the current eRA area along with the current '. Enterprise Zone eliminating that portion of the Enterprise Zone .:that.is already a part of the Neighborhood Housing services CDC. . ,CDC membership is determined by holding a meeting to sign up CDC November 15, 1993 ':'. . CRA ~~J' I _~~~j.~~i:"~';';';(~~~i~Jj;;;;";~~d~;;;,:W;ii~i.lti&\1w..~~;1'4~,~~,~'~Jq'~":~;'i':~" &~.i't},'::;,~.~;\,>,;;. ~"~";;;;j,k~~~>':;'~, ':J~:",~~l;::i~(~~.~ 'F.~;,J'''''d' " , '. . " :',,', ',. -~~ l~, ,',' , . "'" ~ '''''' 0.:4!_ ~\lllMiJ~~"'<,},t~ij:I)~li"i'i.~.~~"0\"'thi ' ".., ' , i~WAi1't:i~tt;!;~;"ir;::,::,::~:,,;',:'":::./::::.'~.':,~,~:~.,:,,":,:,:;t:;.:. ;/,,~.:,:,:.<,"...: ;-, ",' . '" ;,' , . I' " . .' ". . I. . ~ I . '. . . .. . ~. . ' ...., I .' " . . r' . ~ 1 I ~ \ , I ~ members by having interested eligible participants complete notarized residency forms. The Board of Directors are elected by this membership. coe application to the state has to be submitted by April 1, 1994. Due to Board concerns, Mr. Gozza was asked to research and present the following to the Board at the November 29th meeting: 1. Pros and cons of coe boundary issue (To expand the district or not; advantages of E-zone vs CRA) 2. Who is eligible for CDC membership? (A full definition of "residency" as it applies to the eDe) 3. How will the CDC funds be used? Chairperson Deegan recommended that due to time constraints, the Board be prepared to make a definitive conclusion on the CDe issue by the next regularly scheduled CRA meeting. Chairperson Deegan requested Ray Korzeniowski keep the Chamber of Commerce advised of the coe issue and encourage them to bring any comments or concerns to Peter Gozza. o ODe STATUTE: Must be either a non-profit corporation or eligible for small business administration loans. Its membership must be open to all service area residents 18 years of age or older. A majority of its board members must be elected by those members of the corporation who are service area residents. ,~ ,. , CLEARWATER CDe MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of the Clearwater community Development corporation is to enhance the economic development of the City of Clearwater's Enterprise Zone by improving the appearance and profitability of existing businesses; by attracting new businesses; and by supporting new housing in the area; thereby creating more jobS and employment opportunities for area residents. .' .' . ~) CSX RR/Amtrak Depot The board requested Peter Yauch'S report on the ISTEA grant reimbursement be submitted to them as soon as it is received. Mr. Gozza reported that other sites are also being considered for the eRA office and that he will keep the board advised of any developments. Ideally, he would want the site to be a re- habilitation project in order to encourage the downtown property owners. .:'.'" 6. Executive Director Verbal Regorts There were none. 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" , , ~ -. . , " 'j'. ..: .... , U" .... ."." . ~.. , .~ 'c I" . o'fcJ;., < I~ . {~-:,> ' ,t,':,:', Pl.- ~ < c :;"'0, , , ..,: ~ .~. . j , ' .1- ~ J. '.. :s,.' :\ . ......6 7. Other Trustee Business At a recent meeting between Peter Gozza and JUdi,Hackett it was recommended by Ms. Hackett that the Main street. Program and its committ.ees be under the leadership of the eRA starting in December 1993. The Main street concept that Mr. Gozza is recommending for Clearwater is the concept outlined in the minutes of November 1, 1993. Trustee Thomas request.ed t.hat the Main street Program be addressed on each CRA agenda with a tracking list format. Main street Committee Reports will be submitted. Chairperson Deegan recommended that both the CDC and Main street Program issues remain on the agenda continually under "Unfinished Business". Trustee Garvey would like t.he site selection for t.he CRA office to be on the agenda, also. Chairperson Deegan raised the issue of the need to use the Florida Power Grant money by December 31, 1993. Mr. Gozza will have Florida Power contact Chairperson Deegan and advise him of the terms of the grant money. Trustee Garvey extended thanks to the Downtown Development Board for getting the Main street Concept process started, , appreciated the fact that they are working with Peter Gozza and hopefully will go forward together. A j oint meeting between the Downtown Development Board and the Community Redevelopment Agency will take place in January. A date will be selected by the Downtown Development Board due to new members taking office in January. That date will be communicated to the CRA. A Clearwater Main street concept will be presented at that meeting. " Jtem 8. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 AM. Attest: November 15, 1993 eRA , ----,.,--,' - ...v.'.,1. 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