NOVEMBER 17, 2015 REGULAR CRA MEETING

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
OF
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF CARRABELLE, FL
1001 GRAY AVE.
PHONE: (850) 697-2727
CARRABELLE, FL 32322
or (850) 697-3618
DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015
PLACE: CITY MEETING FACILITY

TIME: 1:30 P. M.
1001 GRAY AVE.

CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
October 13, 2015
STAFF REPORTS:
CRA Director:
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Report on Building Faade and Site Improvement Grant Program.

Ten new utility pole holiday light decorations delivered.
Work order in progress for new sitting bench on the 12th Street Fishing Pier.
Progress of new CRA website development.
New signage placed at fishing piers and docks. Discussion and possible action regarding
posting signage facility closes at sunset or designating specific closing time at Marine St.
Pavilion.
6. Director and Mayor completed the Redevelopment Academy course requirements and awarded
the Florida Redevelopment Association Redevelopment Professional designation.
(5 minutes)
City Attorney:
1. Appointment of CRA Board Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion and action.
2. Term limits of appointed members and appointments. Discussion and action.
(5 minutes)
PUBLIC COMMENT AND REQUESTS

NEW BUSINESS:
ITEM 1:

Police Chief Hunnings will discuss policing initiatives in CRA District.

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(5 minutes)

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ITEM 2:
Use lift-station facility at corner of Hwy 98 and Gulf Beach Drive for billboard/signage.
Discussion and possible action.
(5 minutes)
ITEM 3:
action.
(5 minutes)

Move Worlds Smallest Police Station to Welcome Park. Discussion and possible

ITEM 4:
property.
(5 minutes)

Discussion and possible action regarding survey and appraisal for Georgian Motel

ITEM 5:
Building Faade and Site Improvement Grant Application review for Gulf Unmanned
Systems Center to paint exterior of main and small buildings. Discussion and possible action.
(5 minutes)
OLD BUSINESS:
ITEM 1:
Review of current striping plan versus alternative striping plans for SE Avenue B,
presented by Inovia Consulting Engineering. Discussion and action on final striping plan.
(10 minutes)
ONGOING PROJECTS FOLLOW UP:
ITEM 1:
Fourth Street & Hwy 98 Crosswalk at Veterans Park: Report from Inovia regarding
FDOT review and comments of construction agreement, updated probable construction cost, projected
timeline. Discussion and possible action if any changes.
(5 minutes)
ITEM 3:
Fourth Street Boat Ramp: Report from ECT regarding necessary DEP permitting to
enlarge dock; completed bid specifications and ready for biding process; updated probable project cost;
projected timeline. Discussion and possible action if any changes.
(5 minutes)
ITEM 4:
Marine Street storm-water retrofit: Report from ECT regarding start date; work order
changes regarding curbside drainage from Avenue B to Hwy 98, projected timeline; updated probable
project cost; projected timeline. Discussion and possible action if any changes.
(5 minutes)
ITEM 5:
Proposed repairs to alleyway between SE Ave B and Hwy 98. Report from ECT
regarding opinion of North Florida Asphalt; projected project costs; projected timeline. Discussion and
possible action.
(5 minutes)

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SPECIAL DISCUSSION BY PUBLIC REQUEST

Review of planned repairs and upgrades to Veterans Park.
1. Military statuettes: Keep as is, place on pedestals, or remove completely.
Discussion and action.
2. Water fountain: Return to working fountain as a trial or turn into flower planter.
Discussion and action.
3. Greg Kristofferson will report on progress of repairs to Blue Star Memorial signage.
4. Final order of commemorative bricks complete, awaiting delivery. Bronze military seals
delivered. Utility pole removed. Will schedule installation of new bricks and any needed repairs to
brick patio.
(20 minutes)

OTHER ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD BY CRA BOARD MEMBERS

ADJOURN ______________
PLEASE NOTE MEETING TIME: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
NOTE:

Anyone needing action taken by the CRA Board needs to be placed on the agenda and all required
paperwork submitted by Monday, 8 days prior to meeting on following Tuesday. If an individual decides to
appeal any decision made by the CRA Board with respect to this meeting, a verbatim transcript may be required.
If so, the individual should make provision for a transcript to be made at the meeting. (RE: Florida Statute
286.0105). Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special
accommodation to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the city at least 48 hours before the meeting by
contacting Courtney Dempsey at the above address or phone number.