Cedar Key
Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting
January 23, 2007 Roll: Chair Paul Oliver, Vice Chair Vanessa Edmunds, Board Members Sue Colson, Heath Davis, Pat O'Neal, Attorney David Coffey, City Clerk Frances Hodges I. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM by Chair Oliver. II. Roll Call
All present with exception of City Clerk Frances Hodges. III. Approval of Minutes
Ms. Gorman requested that the January 9th minutes be tabled to next meeting. Member Davis made the motion to approve the minutes of July 18th, 2006 and August 1st, 2006 and table minutes of January 19th, 2007. Motion seconded by Member O'Neal. IV. Bond Counsel
David Caldwell advising CRA attorney and Richard Wagner CRA financial advisor, recommend Robert Freeman as Bond Counsel, proposed engagement agreement with a max rate of $250 per hour for work that will lead up to issuance. Mr. Freeman is an attorney with Brian, Miller, Olive out of Jacksonville. Bank loan recommended by City Financial Advisor is what is being proposed, although Attorney Freeman has not received any written description of the project at the time of the meeting. Attorney Freeman reported that it was possible to tailor bond to City's needs. He offered a workshop to help clarify what bonds entail. Chair Oliver recommended checking calendar and confirming it with either Ms. Gorman or Mr. Coffey to schedule a bond workshop to offer outlines and other pertinent information. Attorney Freeman will confirm with David Coffey and attempt to schedule around 9am. The motion to retain Attorney Freeman was made by Member Davis, seconded by Member O'Neal. Motion passed unanimously. V. Cemetery Point Park Fence
Ms. Jackie Gorman made a request to table because of lack of information. VI. Hawthorne Avenue Testing
Several companies have been contacted by Ms. Gorman to analyze because of a depression in the right-of-way, which has been filled several times, but is now developing on one resident's property. Member Colson expressed concern with giving priority to certain streets, while Member Davis expressed concern over cost and other areas not well suited for emergency vehicles. Member Edmunds suggested a survey of the roads to determine and rate the needs. Sensing the will of the Board, Chair Oliver recommended the City continue repairing the depression and monitor this issue. VII. City Park Demolition
(a.) The CRA received a lump sum bid of $12,000 from Tim Querio of Tim's Bobcat Service, but he is requesting an increase. Bid was not itemized and the only action taken that was not part of the bid was removing trees. Time delay is not justified because of fence removal, as he was not close to the 30 day deadline. The additional cost for tree removal was "two dumpsters and 4 or 5 hours," according to Mr. Querio. The largest portion of the bill was the concrete footers that were approximately 32" deep. Mr. Querio contacted the building supervisor and Ms. Gorman about the deep footers. Member Davis made a motion to pay Mr. Querio $200.00 for removing the trees. Motion seconded by Member Edmunds. Motion passed with Member O'Neal not in favor.
(b.) Pier repair: The Levy County Parks and Recreation has been in contact with Ms. Gorman regarding convenient storage of their materials during construction. One bidder suggested keeping some materials on a barge and leasing the farthest boat dock. Ms. Frances was to look into available leases. The leases expired in December, but it is unclear as to who renewed the leases. Chair Oliver offered to speak to the lease holder about the prospect of using the space for storage, and work with the agencies involved to resolve the issue.
(c.) Colors for doors and louvers: Member Davis suggested bone white for doors and louvers and light gray for siding. Member Edmunds agreed. Chair Oliver recommended that Member Davis poll the citizens and then decide. The citizens present had no opposition to the chosen colors. Bone white was the color of choice. IX. Adjournment
A motion was made by Member Davis to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 PM with a 5-minute recess before reconvening for the City Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Member O'Neal. The motion passed unanimously. _______________________
Chair Member
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