Book 3 Page 31753 01/03/12 2:30 P.M. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SARASOTA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2012 PRESENT: Chair Suzanne Atwell, presiding, Vice Chair Terry Turner, Members Paul Caragiulo, Willie Shaw, and Shannon Snyder, Executive Director Robert Bartolotta, Attorney Robert Fournier, and Secretary Pamela Nadalini ABSENT: None The meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was called to order by Chair Atwell at 2:54 p.m. 1. APPROVAL RE: MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2011 (AGENDA ITEM CRA-1) Chair Atwell noted CRA consensus to approve the minutes of the Special CRA meeting of November 21, 2011. 2. APPOINTMENT RE : NEWTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADVISORY BOARD (AGENDA ITEM CRA-2) Secretary Nadalini stated that four vacancies exist on the Newtown CRA Advisory Board; that the terms of Barbara Langston and Tyrone Hill have expired; that David Brain and Jay Patel have resigned their positions; that Ms. Langston held the seat designated for an individual who is a resident of the redevelopment area; that Mr. Hill held the seat designated for a citizen at large who is a resident of the City; that Dr. Brain held the seat designated for an individual involved in planning or design; that Mr. Patel held the seat designated for a retailer or merchant in the redevelopment area; that Ms. Langston does not wish to be re-appointed; that Mr. Hill is not eligible for re-appointment; and referred to the applications received from interested persons included in the Agenda backup material. Vice Chair Turner referred to the Agenda backup material which includes the requirements for each of the seats; and stated that a question is if the CRA searching for the right skills set for the Newtown CRA Advisory Board or if the skills set should be reconsider as four vacancies currently exist; that the skills set seem to mirror those of the Downtown CRA Advisory Board; that the conversations of the CRA regarding the need for social nfrastructure is the reason for the inquiry. Member Snyder stated that the CRA should consider the changing the seat requirements in the future; however, the backgrounds of the applicants can meet the needs of the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area. Vice Chair Turner stated that the issue can be included in the Commission Objectives for the years 2012- 2013 rather than postponing the appointments to the Newtown CRA Advisory Board. Following discussion, Secretary Nadalini stated that the CRA can appoint Shelli Freedland Eddie to fill the seat designated for a citizen at-large who is a resident of the City, Katie Lasche to fill the seat designated for an individual who is involved in planning or design, Margaret Esaw to fill the seat designated for a retailer or merchant in the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area, and Yvette Williams to fill the seat designated for a resident of the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area if desired. Chair Atwell noted CRA consensus to appoint Freedland Eddie to fill the seat designated for a citizen at- large who is a resident of the City, Katie Lasche to fill the seat designated for an individual who is involved in planning or design, Margaret Esaw to fill the seat designated for a retailer or merchant in the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area, and Yvette Williams to fill the seat designated for a resident of the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area. 3. ADJOURN Chair-Atwel! adjgurned the meeting at 3:02 p.m. SUZANNE ATWELL, CHAIR ATTEST oa MAX PAMELA NADALINI, SECRETARY Book 3 Page 31754 01/03/12 2:30P.M.