CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
MAY 10, 2005 - 3:00 P.M.
The CRA Board held a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 10, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.
Present:
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
Jimmy H. Hughes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
John B. Lynch, City Manager
Robert C. Jackson City Attorney
John Colosetti, CRA Director
Dennis Kiah, Assistant Police Chief
Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order.
Item #2. Approval of minutes from 4/11/2005 meeting:
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #3. Presentation overview of selected projects:
CRA Director Colosetti provided a project overview to the Commission. CRA selected projects are:
- Major Gateway
- Facade improvements program
- Streetscapes in and around 9th Street
Commissioner Schad suggested the City do one project and do it well to make an impact. City Manager Lynch asked for authorization to get design criteria together for the town center Streetscape and gateways; and then work on a long term plan for how to implement the facade improvement grants. Conceptual drawings will be brought back to the Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To accept staff recommendation as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she would like to see public input.
On Vote:
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Schad: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #4. Discussion and possible action to authorize a Request for Qualifications for architectural design services:
The Lynn Haven CRA Board requests authorization to advertise for architectural design services for CRA projects and as advisor to the Architectural Review
Committee. The designated projects for the CRA will require the services of a qualified
architect.
Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.
On Vote:
Schad: aye
Barnes: aye
Wittkopf: aye
Hughes: aye
Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0
Item #5. Staff Report:
CRA Director Colosetti stated that the Country Store, Florida Avenue, that is owned by the Oddfellows does not have the money or staff to restore the building. They further stated that applying for grants were too confusing for the Oddfellows. Mr. Colosetti suggested that they meet with him and he'll review their grant application and see if he can provide assistance.
Mr. Colosetti reported on the Panama City CRA - the Downtown Improvement Board was preexisting to the CRA board. Mr. Colosetti stated that he has been talking with Ms. Debbie Glick, Panama City CRA, in regards to CRA information.
Income projections for 2005 originally were $16,681, however, actual first year income was $44,002.
House Bill 152 and Senate Bill 2060, regarding CRA funding, failed during the legislative session.
Mr. Colosetti stated that he will place the design guidelines on the web page for review.
There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF JUNE 2005.
Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
ATTEST:
John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk
Prepared by Laurie Baker
