Luis Crespo

The meeting agenda included standard opening procedures, informational items and disclosures, and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. The sole Old Business item involved the discussion and consideration of the Third Amendment to the Tax Increment Revenue Funding Agreement (TIRFA) between the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) and BB1 Development, LLC concerning the Ocean One Project. The amendment seeks to remove the requirement for BB1 Development to add 31 parking spaces to the site plan, as engineering reviews indicated the garage could only support an additional 18 spaces. The requirement for 90 dedicated public parking spaces remains unaffected.

The meeting commenced with the Call to Order, Invocation by Vice Chair Hay, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Board Member Kelley. Following the Roll Call confirming a quorum, the board proceeded with Agenda Approval. Key discussions during agenda modification included requests from Board Member Kelley regarding the inclusion of legal items discussed in the previous session, a request from Board Member Turkin to reorder Item 15.G. to follow Public Comment, and staff amendments to Consent Item 11.N. to seek approval for a 180-day construction deadline waiver for a grant recipient, as well as an amendment to Item 11.P. to attach the final Second Amendment to MTI to extend site plan approval.

The meeting included the official commencement with an invocation and pledge of allegiance. Key agenda items involved discussions regarding discretionary funds and their designation before the end of the fiscal year. The Commission conducted the second public budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Budget, approving the final millage rate (7.9 Mills) and the final general fund and total budgets for FY 2019-2020, despite public concern over reserve funds in light of rising gas prices. The ratification of the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency annual budget was also completed. The session featured significant informational segments regarding recent marketing and event awards, including seven sensational awards from the Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA), notably the Most Innovative Award for the "Its Town Square Six Events in Six Days" initiative, and three national Savvy Awards from the City County Communications and Marketing Association. Additionally, an announcement was made regarding a forthcoming Baby Safety Expo intended to encourage 2020 Census participation for the under-five population while providing safety information to residents.

The meeting commenced with the formal call to order, followed by an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda approval adjustments included adding a reading of the National Day of Prayer Proclamation for the record and adding a discussion item regarding rescheduling the September 17th budget meeting due to a scheduling conflict with the International Economic Development Council conference. Informational items covered congratulations to a new pastor at St. John Baptist Church, attendance at the P2P fundraiser, recognition of Mother's Day, a grandson's high school graduation, and the Boynton Beach Police Department award and swearing-in ceremony. The commission acknowledged the success of the recent 'Taste of Boynton' event and noted the opening of new businesses along Congress Avenue. Announcements included details for the Tire Amnesty Week in June and the Memorial Day veteran ceremonies. A presentation was given for the Bob Bovi Student Citizen of the Year award, which was presented to Leah Collins. Finally, a proclamation supporting National Safe Boating Week was read and accepted by a representative from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The Special Meeting agenda included administrative items such as Agenda Approval, Legal matters, Informational Items and Disclosures, and Public Comments. Old Business focused on the Discussion and Approval of the Purchase of the 13 Parcel Assemblage located at 444 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard, including review of the appraisal ($7,700,000) and the seller's counteroffer terms ($7,250,000 purchase price). New Business involved the Discussion and Consideration of Budget Reallocation for the same 13 Parcel Assemblage. The supporting documentation detailed the strategic importance of the assemblage for redevelopment within the Boynton Beach Boulevard District, potential unit density, and recommended future land use changes to support denser, mixed-use development.