09-24-2013 CRA Special Meeting City of Clermont
Community Redevelopment Agency
Special Meeting
September 24,2013
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in the
Council Chambers at City Hall Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman Turville called
the meeting to order at 6 30pm with the following CRA members present Mary Jo Pfeiffer, Bob
Bowman, Ray Goodgame, Keith Mullins, Tim Bates and Rick Van Wagner Other City officials
present were Assistant City Manager Blankenship and City Clerk Ackroyd
Item No l—Meeting Minutes
Community Redevelopment Agency meeting minutes of June 25, 2013
Community Redevelopment Agency Member Goodgame moved for the approval
of the CRA minutes of June 25, 2013, seconded by Community Redevelopment
Agency Member Mullins The motion passed with all members present voting
"aye"
Economic Development Director Hitt reported staff is requesting approval of decorative poles
and street signs in downtown for 17 street corners The lowest quote is $20,009 and staff will do
the installation It is part of the streetscape program
Council Member Mullins moved to award the contract to the low bid for the
decorative signs in the Central Business Distnct, seconded by Council Member
Goodgame The motion passed with all members present voting aye
Economic Development Director Hitt reported on a new directional sign system in the downtown
area and will be going out to bid on this
Item No. 2-Resolution No. 8
Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman Turville read Resolution No 8 aloud by title only
A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clermont,
Lake County,Flonda,adopting the budget for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year
Economic Development Director Hitt presented an overview of the Community Redevelopment
Agency(CRA)budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Chairman Turville opened the public hearing There were no comments
Chairman Turville closed the public hearing
Community Redevelopment Agency Board Member Goodgame moved to
approve Resolution No 8 Budget for the CRA, seconded by Community
Redevelopment Agency Member Mullins The motion passed with all members
present voting aye
Item No 3—Façade Improvement Grant
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Facade Improvement
Grant Program The business is located at 713 W Montrose Street The criterion requires no
physical renovation or work be done until approved by the CRA, a contract was completed and
Notice to Proceed was issued The request is for demolition of five stone fascia columns and
wood overhang, new masonry repair and new brick fascia including window sills and headers,
and, new aluminum canopy and galvanized metal roof Three quotes have been attained for the
requested items as required by the criteria The total low bid is $16,535 The total request is
$5,000 and the applicant cost/match is $11,535 which equals 69 7 percent Staff recommended
approval The Building Division will determine if any permits are required for this project
Anna Ternto was present on behalf of the applicant to request approval
Chairman Turville opened the public hearing There were no comments Chairman Turville
closed the public hearing
Board Member Mullins moved to grant the grant, seconded by Board Member
Goodgame The motion passed with all members present voting aye
Item No 4—Façade Improvement Grant
Economic Development Director Hitt presented the grant request for the Facade Improvement
Grant Program The CRA cnterion requires no physical renovation or work be done until
approved by the CRA, a contract was completed and Notice to Proceed was issued The location
is 692 W Montrose Street The request is for the following wash and repaint entire building and
add awnings to front and rear doors and street side windows Three quotes have been attained for
the requested items as required by the criteria The total low bid is $8,406 75 The request is for
$6,305 06 and the applicant cost/match is $2,101 69 which equals 25 percent Staff recommended
approval The Building Division will determine if any permits are required for this project
Sandra Lawson,Applicant,was present requesting approval
Chairman Turville opened the public hearing There were no comments Chairman Turville
closed the public hearing
Chairman Mullins noted he is a tenant in this building and is allowed to vote
Board Member Van Wagner moved to approve, seconded by Board Member
Pfeiffer The motion passed with all members present voting ave
Adjourn. With no further business,the meeting adjourned at 6 5I pm
APPROVED.
1 • Ha d S Turville,CRA Chain
ATTEST
r Tracy Ac royd,City Clerk
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