08/29/1994 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Minutes
August 29, 1994
The City Commission, meeting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, August 29, 1994 at 9:02 am, with the following members present:
Arthur X. Deegan, II Chairperson
Sue Berfield Vice-Chairperson
Richard Fitzgerald Trustee
Rita Garvey Trustee
Fred Thomas Trustee
Also Present:
Bill Baker Asst. City Manager
Peter Gozza Executive Director
Alan Zimmett Interim City Attorney
Elise Winters Ex-officio Trustee
Phil Henderson Chamber of Commerce
Jacquie DeGroy Recording Secretary
Absent:
David Stone Ex-officio Trustee
2. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the August 15, 1994 meeting.
3. June and July Financial Reports & 3rd Quarter Adjustments
Peter Gozza reviewed the financial reports. 3rd Quarter adjustments reflect an increase in the estimated interest earnings and also indicates the proceeds of $610,000 from the anticipated
sale of the Bilgore property to the City of Clearwater. Expenditures are amended to address the reimbursement of the Jolly Trolley expenses from 12 to 9 months operations. A motion
was made was to accept the financial reports as submitted and to authorize the appropriation of the entire remaining balance in the CRA Trust Fund as of September 30, 1994 for redevelopment
projects that had been previously approved and those which will be identified upon completion of the redevelopment plan. Motion was seconded and unanimously accepted.
5. Unfinished Business
Bilgore Property Sale - Trustee Garvey moved to approve the sale of a 1.67 acre tract located at Myrtle Avenue between Park and Pierce Street (known as the Bilgore property) to the
City of Clearwater
for $610,000. Motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
DDB Proposed Facade Grant Program - Elise Winters, DDB Chairperson reviewed the request to have the CRA request $40,000 from the DDB to administer the Design Review Committee's proposed
storefront improvement grant program. The application and administration of this one-time grant program would follow the current CRA guidelines and procedures for its loan programs
with the stipulation that the Design Guidelines be adhered to. A motion was made to ask the DDB to make funds in the amount of $40,000 available for a store front improvement grant
program proposed by the Design Committee of the Downtown Partnership. Motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
6. New Business
Recommended 1994-95 Budget - Peter Gozza reviewed the proposed budget emphasizing the decrease of approximately $100,000 in revenue. A motion was made and seconded to accept and
approve the tentative budget as submitted. Motion unanimously carried. A public hearing, requesting input on the CRA 1994-95 budget, will take place at a special meeting on September
15, 1994 at 5:30 pm in the Commission Chambers.
Executive Director Goals & Objectives - Mr. Gozza reviewed the proposed goals & objectives along with anticipated bonus percentages:
1. Complete the formation of the CDC in cooperation with appropriate City Staff. (5%)
2. Complete CRA Redevelopment plan and implementation strategy. (35%)
3. Identify and solidify leases in cooperation with city staff on restaurant projects for Harborview Center. (15%)
4. Identify and solidify leases with tenants in cooperation with city staff for the East End property. (15%)
5. Working with Information Management develop a marketing campaign, print ads and advertising schedule. (15%)
6. Increase retail/entertainment utilization by 40,000 square feet in the redevelopment district. (15%)
Trustee Berfield moved to accept the goals & objectives for the Executive Director as submitted. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Mayor Garvey Memo - At the City Commission meeting of August 4, 1994, discussion was held about putting together a promotional piece to send out locally to encourage the submission
of proposals for an upscale restaurant for the 3rd floor and a casual/informal restaurant for the first floor of the Harborview Center. The City Commission is requesting that the
CRA give consideration to contributing funds for this marketing program. A motion was made and seconded to approve the marketing plan in concept and to share in the funding. Motion
was unanimously approved.
7. Executive Director Verbal Reports
RFP Planning Services - Mr. Gozza reported that five bids have been received for the RFP on planning services. The bids will be reviewed by the Evaluation Committee on September
1, 1994 and the those selected bidders will make their presentations on September 9, 1994. A recommendation will be made at the CRA meeting of September 12, 1994.
8. Other Trustee Business
Executive Director Annual Evaluation - Mr. Gozza will submit a written self evaluation along with a copy of his 1993-94 Goals and Objectives to the CRA Board prior to the October
3, 1994 CRA meeting. His previous contract should also be included in this packet. At that meeting, his job performance will be formally evaluated by the board. The compensation
review will occur on October 17, 1994. Trustees may, at their option, meet with Mr. Gozza individually prior to this meeting. The annual report should be completed by October 1,
1994.
Phil Henderson indicated that the DDB and Chamber of Commerce will informally review Mr. Gozza's performance as well.
Outside Consulting Employment - Mr. Gozza was asked by the board to refrain from outside consulting for the first 6 months of employment by the CRA. Since almost one year has passed,
Mr. Gozza requested that he be permitted to resume outside consulting. Trustee Fitzgerald felt that the Executive Director position should devote 100% effort to the CRA business
and also felt there could be the risk of compromise due to the nature of the job and was therefore opposed to permitting outside consulting. Trustee Thomas was opposed because he,
also, felt that the Exec Director position deserved 100% concentration and would prefer offering greater compensation versus creating a freelance opportunity. Trustees Berfield,
Garvey and Chairperson Deegan had no opposition to this issue, although Trustee Berfield requested an agreement be drawn up that would protect the City of Clearwater. Alan Zimmett,
City Attorney, suggested that this issue could be addressed in Mr. Gozza's contract and will draft a paragraph addressing same. This
item will be tabled for further discussion until after Mr. Gozza's formal evaluation and compensation review.
9. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 9:44 am.
Chairperson
Attest:
Secretary