Immokalee CRA Advisory Board Minutes 06/01/2018 S
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MINUTES
Special Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Committee on June 1,
2018.
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency
CareerSource SWFL Conference Room 737
750 South 5th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
239-658-3000
A. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Frank Nappo CRA Chair at 8:30 a.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
Dr. Frank Nappo led the Pledge of Allegiance and James Sainvilus opened with a prayer.
C. Roll Call and Announcement of a Quorum.
Christie Betancourt opened Roll Call.
CRA Advisory Committee Members Present:
Dr. Frank Nappo, Julian Morgan, Andrea Halman, Yvar Pierre, Linda Oberhaus, Ski Olesky,
Anne Goodnight, and Julian Morgan (9:18 a.m.)
CRA Advisory Committee Members Absent/Excused:
Mike Facundo and Estil Null.
Others Present:
Danny Gonzalez and Barbara Melvin
Staff: Debrah Forester, Christie Betancourt, Esneida Castro & James Sainvilus.
D. Introductions.
CRA Chair, Dr. Frank Nappo introduced himself and welcomed all to the meeting.
E. Approval of Agenda.
Christie Betancourt presented agenda to the board for approval. Agenda was approved as
presented.
Action: Mrs. Anne Goodnight made a motion for the CRA to approve the Agenda as
presented. Mr. Ski Olesky seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
F. Announcements.
1. Communications Folder
Staff reviewed the communications folder with the board and members of the public.
Christie Betancourt announced that the tour of Suite C and Suite D would be done right way
due to contractor time restriction.
2. Public Comment Speaker Slip
CRA staff reiterated the public 3-minute speaker slip policy. The board will give more time
if they feel it necessary.
G. CRA New Business.
1. CRA Office Lease Options
i. Tour of CareerSource Building (Enclosure 1)
Christie Betancourt handed out a blue print layout of the available office space at
the CareerSource Center and took board members and public on a tour of the new
facility.
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The Center Supervisor, Suseth Cunningham provided board with details of each
location and answered questions from the board and the public.
ii. Lease Option Overview (Enclosure 2)
Christie gave a spreadsheet breakdown layout of the options to all board members
and public present. She went over the details of each office space available for
lease.
After much discussion board members agreed to go with Suite Option “C” and
directed staff to negotiate with Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board
for a reduced rate. The board would prefer to pay less than $35,000 a year for
office space. If staff can negotiate a rate of $12.00 or less board will agree to a
three-year lease otherwise board will select a two-year lease option and look for
other office space options in the Immokalee area. The ultimate goal for the board
is for the CRA to have its own office building.
Staff will provide board a report of final outcome at the June 20th regular CRA
meeting. Item is set to go before the Board of County Commissioner on June 26th.
Action: Mrs. Linda Oberhaus made a motion for the CRA to go with Suite Option “C” and
directed staff to negotiate with Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board for a reduced
rate. If rate is $12.00 or less board will agree to a three-year lease otherwise board will select a
two-year lease option and look for other lease options in the Immokalee area. Mr. Andrea
Halman seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7-0.
H. Citizens Comments.
Chamber of Commerce President – Danny Gonzalez announced that there will be no breakfast
in July. The next breakfast meeting will be held August 1, 2018 at Lozano’s.
I. Next Meeting Date. CRA meeting in June 20, 2018 will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Immokalee
Community Parks located at 321 North 1st Street.
J. Adjournment. Meeting Adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
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Certification of Minutes Approval Form
Prepared by:
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Christie Betancourt, Operations Manager
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency
Approved by:
Dr. Frank Nappo, Chairman
The Minutes for the June 01, 2018 CRA Advisory Boards was approved by the CRA
Advisory Board on June 20, 2018 as presented.
*The next CRA Advis01y Board meeting will be held on September 19, 2018 at 8:30AM. at the
Immokalee Community Park Located at, 321 N. 1 st Street, Immokalee, FL. Meeting location
subject to change.
All meetings will be publicly noticed in the W. Harmon Turner Building (Building F), posted at the lmmokalee
Public Library and provided to the County Public Information Department for distribution. Please call Christie
Betancourt, at 239-867-0028 for additional information. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act,
persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact Christie Betancomt, Operations
Manager, at least 48 homs before the meeting. The public should be advised that members of the CRA Advisory
Board are also members of the other Boards and Committees, including, but not limited to: Immokalee MSTU
Board, Immokalee Fire Commission, and the Collier County Housing Authority; etc. In this regard, matters coming
before the Advisory Board may come before one or more of the referenced .Board and Committees from time to
time.
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