Community Redevelopment Agency Board

Minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Held on Tuesday, May 13,2025, at 7:00 PM City Hall Chambers, 100 E. Ocean Avenue and Online

Present:

Chair Rebecca Shelton Vice Chair Woodrow Hay Board Member Aimee Kelley Board Member Thomas Turkin Board Member Angela Cruz

Tim Tack, Acting Executive Director Kathryn Rossmell, Board Counsel Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

Chair Shelton called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

The Invocation was given by Vice Chair Hay.

Board Member Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Ms. Tammy Stanzione, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll. A quorum was present.

5. Agenda Approval

A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda

Board Member Kelley recommended added the topics to Future Agenda.

Board Member Turkin discussed the potential rescheduling of a meeting due to the legislative break and the upcoming budget preparation. He emphasized the importance of reaching a consensus on enhancing the CRA's beautification streets team to support community standards and other downtown initiatives. Additionally, Board Member Turkin suggested improving the Neighborhood Office program and the Real-Time Crime Center.

B. Adoption of Agenda

Vice Chair Hay expressed concern about projects impacting residents, such as street paving, that have not been communicated. He requested discussing this issue before Item 14A.

Motion:

Board Member Cruz moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Board Member Turkin seconded the motion.The motion passed unanimously.

6. Legal

A. Update on Status of House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242

B. Continued Discussion and Consideration of Temporary Use Agreement with OHLA USA, Inc.for the Use of CRA Properties as a Construction Staging Area for the Boynton Beach Complete Street Project

Ms. Rossmell provided two updates. First, she reported that both CRA-related legislative bills were defeated this session, with the session extended to June 6 solely to address the budget. Second, she noted that the temporary use agreement default was remedied after a notice of default was issued. The interim Executive Director inspected the corrections, and unless directed otherwise, a letter retracting the notice will be sent tomorrow.

Board Member Kelley commented on the need to discuss proactive steps for the CRA to address potential legislative changes next session. She emphasized planning ahead rather than waiting until the session's end to consider hiring a lobbyist. Ms. Rossmell agreed and noted that the topic would be added to a future agenda.

7. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff:

A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda

Board Member Cruz disclosed that she received emails from residents but did not have any conversations with the applicants since the last meeting.

Board Member Turkin stated that he spoke with Mr. Singer and Ms. Miskell regarding Item 14E.

Chair Shelton disclosed that she received emails regarding Item 14E.

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8. Information Only

A. Circuit Transit Inc. 4th Quarterly Report for Service Dated January 1,2025 March 31,2025

B. BB QOZ, LLC's 2025 Annual Progress Report #3 for the 115 N. Federal Highway Mixed Use Project (aka The Pierce)

C. Update on CRA and City Coordination Meetings in Relation to House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1242

9. Announcements and Awards

None.

10. Public Comments

Mark Karageorge acknowledged staff member Vicki Hill for her exemplary performance, noting that since her hiring, the CRA has consistently achieved clean audits. He praised her record-keeping and adherence to best practices, emphasizing that no other local CRA can claim the same consistency. Mr. Karageorge also recognized Ms. Hill's assistant for contributing to the team's success, highlighting their exceptional work and the high value they bring to the CRA.

Mack McCray expressed concern about the poor condition of the streets in the over in the District Two area. He stated that he was glad the issue would be discussed but wished there had been an opportunity to address it earlier.

Susan Oyer raised concerns that the mayor photos are distorted and urged that the original historic images be restored. She expressed frustration that the beautification board has not been formed, noting that it has been a priority since a 2017 CRA survey. She questioned a potential conflict of interest in hiring a lobbying firm linked to the current attorney and opposed converting the Magnuson House into a coffee house, advocating that it be preserved.