Community Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting (2025-04-28)

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City Redevelopment Agency Minutes April 28,2025 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers

1. Call to Order

The Regular Meeting of the Crestview CRA was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Vice-Chair Doug Capps. Members present: Doug Capps, Ryan Bullard, Shannon Hayes, Dusty Allison, and Traci Spencer-Medlock. Also present: Deputy City Manager Jessica Leavins, City Clerk Maryanne Girard, CDS Director Barry Henderson, City Attorney Jonathan Holloway, and staff members. Chair Sherri Cox, Board members Brandon Frost and Emily Daley were excused.

2. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice-Chair Doug Capps.

3. Open Policy Making and Legislative Session

4. Approve Agenda

Vice-Chair Doug Capps called for action.

Motion by Board member Ryan Bullard and seconded by Board member Shannon Hayes to approve the agenda, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ryan Bullard, Doug Capps, Shannon Hayes, Dusty Allison, and Traci Spencer-Medlock. All ayes. Motion carried.

5. Action Items

5.1. Arts and Education Center

Deputy City Manager Jessica Leavins stated this lease will direct how the CRA will cover the utilities, which are expected to be about $14,000 per year. This is an estimate, as there is a substantial difference in use at the building located at 189 N. Main Street.

5.2. Main Street Association Agreement

Motion by Board member Dusty Allison and seconded by Board member Shannon Hayes to approve the expenditure of funds for the downtown arts and learning center and the corresponding budget transfer.

Vice-Chair Doug Capps called for action.

Deputy City Manager Jessica Leavins stated this is for the annual renewal. The agreement includes payment of $10,000.00 from the CRA to the Main Street Association and will include marketing and promotion.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ryan Bullard, Doug Capps, Shannon Ha Traci Spencer-Medlock. All ayes. Motion carried.

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Board member Traci Spencer-Medlock stated she is the president of the association, but she has no vested interest.

City Attorney J. Holloway explained that since Ms. Medlock does not receive direct financial benefit, she can vote on the agreement.

Board member R. Bullard expressed concern about the contributions and would like the money shifted toward special projects.

City Attorney J. Holloway explained Main Street is receiving administrative support from Main Street Crestview with the contribution for events that the city is not staffed to do.

Vice-Chair D. Capps called for action.

Motion by Board member Dusty Allison and seconded Hayes to approve the Main Street Agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Ryan Bullard, Doug Capps, Shannon H Traci Spencer-Medlock. All ayes. Motion carried.

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6. Comments from the Board Vice Chair D.Capps called for comment from the Board.

7. Comments from the Audience Vice Chair D.Capps called for comment from the public.In hearing none, he called for adjournment.

8. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by Vice Chair D.Capps at 5:43 p.m.

Minutes approved this $ 12^{\\mathrm{th}} $ day of May 2025.

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Maryanne Girard

Proper Notice having been duly given

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