RIGE 23718 WUS HWY27 High Springs, Florida 32643 Telephone: (386) 454-1416 Facsimile: (386) 454-2126 Web: nignsprngs.gov PRIORIDASY HIGH SPRINGS MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by CRA Chair Miller at 5:30 pm. Invocation by Member Wayne Bloodsworth Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL CRA BOARD: Chair Andrew Miller - Present Vice Chair Wayne Bloodsworth - Present Board Member Katherine Weitz - Present Board Member Byran Williams Present Board Member Tristan Grunder - Not Present STAFF PRESENT: Jeremy Marshall, City Manager Angela Stone, City Clerk Jami Echeverri, Assistant City Clerk Ashley Mauldin, Executive. Assistant Kevin Mangan, PIO Amy Bohannon, CRA Jason Taylor, Police Sergeant APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Williams seconded Motion passes 4-0 Member Weitz Motioned to approve agenda for September 12, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FORJULY25, 2024 CRA MEETING CRA MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 Page 2 of 4 Member Williams Motioned to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2024 CRAmeeting Member Weitz Seconded Motion Passes 4-0 NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND ACT ON FY 2025 CRA INNOVATIVE POLICING INITIATIVE. Staff Bohannon gave an explanation and presentation on an innovative policing initiative. Chair Miller asked would this assist with parkin downtown enforcement. Sergeant Taylor advised they were researching statute to best enforce downtown compact parking limitations but at this time e bikes would be for routine downtown traffic. Member Weitz motioned to approve the interlocal agreement between CRA and the High Springs Police Department. Member Williams seconded Motion carried 4-0 2. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND ACT ON FY 2025 REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Staff Bohannon presented various ideas for a capital improvement project that would increase parking within the downtown area. She showed various areas around the water tower property that could be a potential fit for additional parking spaces and potential removal and improvement of blighted structures as well as a large established live oak tree that Ms. Bohannon would like to see enhanced. She asked for feedback from the Board for what they Vice Chair Bloodworth asked would there be any drainage concerns around the water tower. Staff Bohannon advised that to address this she would like to see a permeable surface used Member Weitz commended Ms. Bohannon on a good job. She asked would it be a possibility to add or include additional stop signs down 237th to assist in limiting high speed traffic in a Ms. Bohannon advised she would look and see but CRA was limited by certain boundaries. City Manager Marshall advised he had also met with the City's lobbyist who mentioned potential funding options that could assist in getting the project moving forward. would like to see the CRA funds utilized for. that would be more ecofriendly. heavy pedestrian area. Member Williams is happy to see this idea and would be glad to see the old Water building/Jail restored. Member Willaims motioned to "get the ball rolling. ." Member Weitz seconded. Motion Carried 4-0 CRA MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 Page 3 of4 Julie Tapia-Ruano: she expressed some thoughts and concerns about lighting and ensuring minimal light pollution for the area. She also mentioned the idea of a pedestrian only area that would be solely for foot traffic. 3. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND APPROVE FY 2025 CRA BUDGET Staff Bohannon gave an overview of the proposed budget for the 24/25 fiscal year. Member Weitz asked what the professional services" budget line item is utilized for. Staff Bohannon advised it would a general budget line for potential services needed as they progress on projects. Member Weitz Motioned to approve the CRA Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 as presented Vice Chair Bloodsworth Seconded motion carried 4-0 4. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND ACT ON RESIDENTIAL FAÇADE GRANT APPLICATION. Staff Bohannon presented an application for a residential façade grant that would improve windows, painting, and a roof coating to improve the appearance and durability of the home Ms. Julie Tapia Ruano questioned the matching funds and advised the match would need to Member Weitz Motioned to approve the residential CRA façade grant for Michael within the CRA district. be $2,472.00 Galipeau $2472 Seconded Motion carried 4-0 STAFF REPORT: Staff Bohannon gave an update on the Commercial Façade grant for the Women's Club that had been previously approved. She showed the updated and improved exterior and summarized the various improvements. Member Weitz asked what are the limits and parameters for using CRA funds on decorations. Staff Bohannon gave brief examples of ways it has been utilized incorrectly and advised the funds are really meant for major one time improvements rather than annual or reoccurring items. CHAIR REPORT: work and heart. ANNOUNCEMENTS: City Manager Marshall commended Staff Bohannon on her hard PUBLIC COMMENTS: none CRA MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 Page 4 of4 Member Weitz Motioned to adjourn. CRA Chair Andrew Miller adjourned the meeting at 6:18pm.