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THE BAYSHORE/ GATEWAY TRIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4069 BAYSHORE DRIVE, NAPLES, FL 34112 PHONE 239.643.1115 FAx 239.775.4456
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF THE MAY 3, 2011 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board
was called to order by Chairman Mr. Lindsey Thomas at 6:00 p.m. at the CRA Office Meeting
Room 4069 Bayshore Drive.
1. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Board Members: Larry Ingram, Jill Barry, Steve Main,
Maurice Gutierrez, Lindsey Thomas, Chuck Gunther, and Karen Beatty. Absent: Bruce
Preble and Peter Dvorak.
CRA Staff Present: David Jackson, Executive Director, Jean Jourdan and Sue Trone,
Project Managers, Ashley Caserta, Grants Coordinator.
2. Adoption of Agenda: Mr. Thomas asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
published agenda. Hearing none, Mr. Thomas asked for a motion to approve the agenda:
Motion: Mr. Main. Second: Ms. Gutierrez. Approved 6-0. Ms. Barry absent.
3. Adoption of Minutes: Mr. Thomas asked for a motion to approve the April 5, 2011
meeting minutes. Motion: Mr. Gutierrez. Second: Mr. Main. Approved 6-0. Ms. Barry
Absent.
4. Executive Director's Report:
Fiala 'J project Updates. Mr. Jackson advised the CRA-AB that staff withdrew the
Hiller ,c/ CDBG Grant application for fire hydrants and will continue to work on the
Henning application for the December 2011 application cycle. Mr. Jackson advised that
Coyle tho CRA Board had selected Ms. Tracy over the CRA-AB's recommendation to
Coletta appoint Mr. Fernandez. Mr. Gutierrez gave an update on the Bayshore
Beautification MSTU Master Plan project.
5. Old Business: None.
6. New Business:
a. Consideration of CRA TIF Grant- C-BIG 06-2011 for 3969 Bayshore Drive. Mr.
Jackson briefed the Board on the remaining amount of CRA TIF grant funds
remaining for this fiscal year. He introduced the owner, project manager and
Misc. Corres: architect for the newly purchased 3969 Bayshore Drive where Sea Tech Marine
Electronics store will move into. The business is going through its Site
Date: v'2-\‘'b\ k1 Development Plan process and upon approval will apply for a C-BIG grant to
renovate the exterior and interior of the building. Due to the small amount of TIF
Item L,--=, Grant Funds remaining, the owner was asking the CRA-AB to set aside up to
$50,000 for his project, pending CRA-AB and County Attorney review. Motion to
Conies to: set aside up to $50,000 in CRA TIF Grant Funds for the Sea Tech Electronics
project pending full review and approvals: Mr. Gunther. Second: Mr. Gutierrez.
Approved 7-0.
b. CRA TIF Grant - LIG 02-2011 - 2705 Storter Avenue. Ms. Caserta briefed the
Board on a landscape grant for Mr. Andrew Dolwick for 2705 Storter Avenue to
remove exotic plants. Ms. Caserta stated that there were sufficient funds to fund
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this grant, and that there was one remaining step that the applicant had to
complete — meet with a Master Gardner from the Extension Service. Motion to
approve LIG 02-2011 in the amount of $550.00 and forward to the CRA Board
for approval: Mr. Gutierrez. Second: Mr. Gunther. Approved 6-0 with Mr. Main
abstaining because he was Mr. Dolwick's employer(Form 8B completed).
c. Consideration of Bayshore CAPA Right of First Refusal Agreement. Mr. Jackson
reminded the Board that in April the CAPA group came to the Board with a
request to execute a letter of intent to purchase the CRA-owner 17 acre parcel.
The item was tabled until meeting with the County Attorney. The results was the
Right of First Refusal Agreement that is contained in the Board's packet. Also
included was a Right of Entry Agreement that should also be executed when
and if the Right of First Refusal is approved. Motion to forward the Bayshore
CAPA Center's Right of First Refusal Agreement and Right of Entry Agreement
to the CRA Board for action: Ms. Beatty. Second: Mr. Gunther.Approved 7-0..
7. Advisory Board General Communications. None.
8. Citizen Comments. None.
9. Adiournment: The regular meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm.
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THE BAYSHORE/ GATEWAY TRIANGLE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4069 BAYSHORE DRIVE, NAPLES, FL 34112 PHONE 239.643.1115 FAX 239.775.4456
BAYSHORE/GATEWAY TRIANGLE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 7,2011 MEETING
The meeting of the Bayshore/Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Advisory Board
was called to order by Chairman Mr. Lindsey Thomas at 6:00 p.m. at the CRA Office Meeting
Room 4069 Bayshore Drive.
1. Roll Call: Present: Advisory Board Members: Larry Ingram, Jill Barry, Steve Main,
Maurice Gutierrez, Peter Dvorak, Lindsey Thomas, Chuck Gunther, Vicki Tracy and
Karen Beatty.
CRA Staff Present: David Jackson, Executive Director, Jean Jourdan, David Buchheit
and Sue Trone, Project Managers, Ashley Caserta, Grants Coordinator.
2. Adoption of Agenda: Mr. Thomas asked if there were any additions or corrections to the
published agenda. Mr. Jackson asked for Item 6f be added: "Authorize CRA Training &
Education Travel — FRA Conference October 19-21, 2011. Mr. Thomas asked for a
motion to approve the agenda as amended: Motion: Ms. Barry. Second: Mr. Dvorak.
Approved 9-0.
3. Adoption of Minutes: Mr. Thomas asked for a motion to approve the May 3, 2011
meeting minutes. Motion: Ms. Barry. Second: Mr. Main. Approved 9-0.
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a. Recognition of Bruce Preble's Service to CRA. Mr. Jackson advised the CRA-
Henning �- L� AB that Mr. Preble was not in attendance. Mr. Thomas stated that staff should
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Colette uuritact Mr. Preble and get his plaque to him.
b. Welcome Ms. Vicki Tracy New CRA-AB Member. Mr. Thomas recognized Ms.
Tracy and everyone welcomed her to the Board.
c. Recognition of Michelle Tricca for Face in the Crowd Mural. Mr. Thomas
recognized Ms. Tricca and called her forward to receive the Bill Neal Award for
Art and Mr. Jackson read a letter of appreciation from the Bill Neal family. Ms.
Tricca thanked the Board for the recognition.
Misc.Corres: d. Proiect Updates.
i. Mr. Jackson briefly reviewed the updates in the Board's packet and
Date: ►'_--\.\b\' added informational sheets on CRA web site hits, and CRA-owned
%Le=2w l.-t land spreadsheet.
Item#: ii. Mr. Gutierrez gave an update on the Bayshore Beautification MSTU
Master Plan project and recent Place Making Workshop. A large power
„pies to: point presentation used at the Workshop was delivered to the Board
members.
5. Old Business:
a. Request for Payment: Ms. Barry made a motion to pay Pizzuti Solutions, LLC in
the amount of$2,000 for MPUD work surveying wading birds on the 17 acre
project, and Q. Grady Minor and Associates invoices in the amounts of
$7,778.80(fire hydrant survey) and $3,836.50 (Triangle construction
documents). Second: Mr. Gunther. Approved 9-0.
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b. Consideration of Modification to C-BIG 02-2011. Ms. Caserta briefed the Board
on the request by Mr. Allan Crum to modify and increase his grant by $20,000 to
include interior improvements. He originally applied for exterior improvements
only; however, during the permitting process, County codes required him to
upgrade the interior bathrooms, electrical system and raise the floor level to
meet FEMA flood requirements. Motion to approve: Mr. Main. Second: Mr.
Gunther. Approved 8-1, Mr. Ingram dissenting.
6. New Business:
a. FY2012 Budget. Mr. Jackson guided the Board through the information in their
Board packets that detailed the historical fall of property values and CRA TIF
revenues. The CRA's property values decreased 11.65% that equated to a
revenue decrease of $313,600 from last fiscal year. Mr. Jackson stepped the
Board through the budget line-item adjustments that he was recommending for
approval. Several questions were answered as to the reasoning for the
adjustments over last year. Motion to recommend approval to the CRA Board:
Ms. Beatty. Second: Mr. Gutierrez. Approved 9-0.
b. Consideration of New FY2012 TIF Grants. Mr. Jackson briefed the Board on the
remaining amount of CRA TIF grant funds remaining for this fiscal year. He
introduced the recommended grant program and application updates that staff
would present to the CRA Board for approval in September 2011 for FY2012.
The Landscape Grant would be updated to include a wider set of options for the
applicant to make homeowner improvements. As an added means to attract and
assist potential investors to vacant and eyesore properties, staff envisioned an
addition to the commercial TIF Grant called the C-BIG-TIP (Commercial-Building
Improvement Grant-Targeted Improvement Program). There would be a "pre-
approved" set of vacant and highly visible buildings targeted for extra financial
incentives if it was renovated and placed back into commercial use. The C-BIG
TIP would allocate and additional $20,000 above and beyond the $50,000 C-
BIG provided the applicant met all the requirements for the $50,000. The extra
$20,000 would be an incentive for the investor to redevelop the site. The funds
would not be used for new construction. Mr. Dvorak asked if the program would
come back the CRA-AB for review prior to going to the CRA Board. Mr. Jackson
stated yes. Mr. Ingram explained his desire to have all grant applications provide
financial statements and mortgage information. The majority of the members did
not agree. Motion to develop the programs and return to the CRA-AB for review
in September 2011: Mr. Dvorak. Second: Ms. Barry. Approved 9-0.
c. Mobile Gas Station US41 & Bayshore Drive — Discussion. Mr. Jackson opened
the discussion with two options for the Board to consider: First: eventually
building an CRA/MSTU office on 4315 Bayshore Drive or Second: Negotiating a
land owner's build to suit and lease back to the CRA/MSTU and office-building
at the intersection of US41 and Bayshore Drive (the former Mobile Oil station).
Mr. Jackson had been in contact with the owner's agent and he was in the
audience to hear the discussion and answer questions. Mr. Jackson Introduced
Shai Moschowits, Isram Realty Holdings. The Board discussed options and
asked Mr. Moschowits questions about the type of building, access and egress
on US41 and shared parking with the Gulf Gate Shopping Center. Mr. Gunther
pointed out that the location is more central to the Bayshore and Triangle
sections of the CRA as a whole. Motion to move forward with discussions and
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return with definitive results for the CRA-AB to consider: Ms Barry. Second: Mr.
Gunther. In discussion, Mr. Gutierrez pointed out that with the assistance of the
MSTU, the site would be a great entry point with great signage for the Garden
and when the CRA sunsets in 19 years, the MSTU would still be in existence to
stay in the building. Approved: 9-0.
d. CRA Executive Director Contract Extension — Discussion. Mr. Jackson briefed
the Board that his 4-year contract would expire September 30, 2011 and asked
if the Board would consider another 4-year extension. Mr. Thomas stated that he
would be willing to meet with Commissioners (CRA Board) if needed to assist in
contract negotiations. Motion by Mr. Gunther for the CRA-AB Chair to meet with
the CRA Board to discuss a 4-year extension to Mr. Jackson's contract. Second:
Mr. Gutierrez. Approved 9-0.
e. Bayshore CAPA Signage on CRA Property. Mr. Jackson stated that the CRA
had a proposal from the Bayshore CAPA Center to place a sign in the location of
the CRA's current sign. The sign would assist the group's efforts to find co-
tenants and aid in site recognition. Mr. Jackson asked that if the CRA-AB
approved, that the motion maker include that CAPA's sign contractor would re-
locate the CRA sign to 4315 Bayshore Drive at their expense since the cost
should not be burdened by the CRA for their interest. Motion to approve the
CAPA sign and for CAPA to relocate the CRA sign at CAPA's expense: Mr.
Gutierrez. Second: Ms. Beatty. Approved 9-0.
f. CRA Training & Education Travel — FRA Conference October 19-21, 2011. Mr.
Jackson reminded the Board that annually the CRA-AB authorizes the CRA staff
and available CRA-AB members to attend the annual FRA Conference. He
asked for a motion to approve and with approval he would make a formal travel
request to the CRA Board. Mr. Ingram asked where the Conference was held
(Orlando), and Mr. Dvorak asked about the cost per individual (approximately
$500). Motion to approve CRA staff and CRA-AB travel to the FRA Annual
Conference: Mr. Gutierrez. Second: Mr. Main. Approved 9-0.
7. Advisory Board General Communications. None.
8. Citizen Comments. None.
9. Adjournment: The regular meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm.
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