03-22-2011 CRA Special Meeting City of Clermont
Community Redevelopment Agency
Special Meeting
March 22, 2011
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Turville called the meeting to order at 6:35pm
with the following CRA members present: Mary Jo Pfeiffer, Bob Bowman, Keith
Mullins, Jack Hogan, Rick Van Wagner and Ray Goodgame. Other City officials present
were: City Manager Saunders and City Clerk Ackroyd.
Approval of Minutes
Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes of November 30, 2010.
Council Member Mullins moved to accept the minutes of November 30,
2010 as written; seconded by Goodgame. The motion passed with all
members present voting "aye ".
Item No. 1— CRA Facade Improvement Grant Program
Village Hair Centre — Barber Shop
Planning and Zoning Director Hitt presented the grant request. The applicant is Mike
Hoskinson and is requesting approval of painting the building, new windows and doors,
and a fabric awning. Three quotes were obtained for the items requested. The total cost of
the exterior improvements is $5,436.35. The total request is $4,077.26 and the applicant
match is $1,359.09. Staff recommended approval.
Mayor Turville opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Mayor Turville
closed the public heanng.
Council Member Hogan moved to approve; seconded by Council Member
Mullins. The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
Item No. 2 — CRA Facade Improvement Grant Program
Jesus Perez Dental /Cheeser's Palace Cafe
Planning and Zoning Director Hitt presented the grant request. The applicant is Susan
Inez Manning and is requesting approval of painting the building and a dumpster
enclosure. Three quotes were obtained for each of the requested items. The total cost of
the exterior improvements is $7,909.60. The total grant request is $5,932.20 and the
applicant match is $1,977.40. Staff recommended approval.
Mayor Turville opened the public heanng There were no comments. Mayor Turville
closed the public hearing.
Council Member Mullins moved to accept the grant; seconded by Council
Member Goodgame. The motion passed with all members present voting
" a.'
Council Member Goodgame inquired how much of the grant funds have been spent to
date. Staff will follow up on the request.
Item No. 3 — Information Kiosks
City Manager Saunders was asked to place this item on the agenda at the request of CRA
Board Member Bowman. The request is to install information kiosks throughout
locations along the trail. Examples were placed in the packets for review. If the CRA
board is interesting in pursuing, staff could pursue the estimated cost to allocate in the
next year's budget.
CRA Board Member Bowman suggested having more information by the lake about the
businesses in downtown.
Mayor Turville suggested the boat parking area.
Council Member Mullins questioned whether the manufacturer of the street light
directional signs has a kiosk to fit the architectural style. He recommended placing a
series of kiosks around the city including the 8` Street pier, Hancock Park, Legends Field
and the boat ramp. He suggested asking the Downtown Partnership to help sponsor.
City Manager Saunders stated if the CRA Board is interested, staff will acquire the
estimated costs and coordinate with the Downtown Partnership on a design and return to
the Board for approval.
CRA Board Member Pfeiffer recommended purchasing kiosks with lighting.
Mayor Turville opened public hearing.
Cuqui Whitehead, 837 5 Street, agreed with the request.
Council Member Mullins moved to direct staff to look into design and
style of kiosks for possible use in the CRA and other spots around town;
seconded by Council Member Goodgame.
Mike Latham stated the company used to purchase the lighting in downtown also makes
signs consistent with the design of the lights.
The motion passed with all members present voting "aye ".
Mayor Turville suggesting repainting the street lines on Montrose Street. City Manager
Saunders noted he would verify if there is funding in the current year budget. Council
Member Goodgame requested to also include Oakley Seaver and East Avenue.
Adjourn: With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:52pm.
APPROVED:
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