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January 24, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Crestview CRA was called to order at 5:30 P.M.by Chairman Nathan Boyles.
Board members present: Doug Capps, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Shannon Hayes,
Margareth Larose, and Linda Parker. Also present were City Manager Tim Bolduc, City Clerk Maryanne
Schrader, CRA Director Elizabeth Roy, City Attorney Jon Holloway, and staff members.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Nathan Boyles led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Policy Makin4g and Legislative Session
4. Approve Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to approve the
agenda.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, aye; Shannon Hayes, aye; Margareth Larose -Pierre, aye; Linda Parker, aye;
Andrew Rencich, aye; Cynthia Brown, aye; Doug Capps, aye. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
5.1. Reimbursement Check to Century 21 Blue Marlin Realty
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy presented the reimbursement check to Century 21 Blue Marlin Realty
for the improvements done at 102 Main Street.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1. Approval of Minutes - 9/13/2021 and 11/8/2021 CRA Board Meeting
Motion by Councilmember Cynthia Brown and seconded by Councilmember Joe Blocker to
approve the minutes of September 13 and November 8, 2021.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, aye; Shannon Hayes, aye; Margareth Larose -Pierre, aye; Linda Parker, aye;
Andrew Rencich, aye; Cynthia Brown, aye; Doug Capps, aye. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion
carried.
7. Action Items
7.1. Main Street Property Discussion
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy mentioned the property located at 107 Main Street stating the property
owner does not currently have plans adding Tim and she have spoken to the owner about an
agreement for a pocket park at minimal cost. She added the money has been placed in the
beautification part of the budget.
City Manager T. Bolduc stated the building on the property has been torn down adding this
is a good opportunity to clean up the property, level it and add grass while we are working on
the other projects.
Discussion ensued about the greenspace being part of the plan and that vendors are not part of the
plan yet.
Motion by Councilmember Joe Blocker and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes to
approve the CRA Director, City Manager and CRA Attorney to develop an agreement with the
property owner for the use of the property and to allow improvements for greenspace not to exceed
$2000.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, aye; Shannon Hayes, aye; Margareth Larose -Pierre, aye; Linda Parker, aye;
Andrew Rencich, aye; Cynthia Brown, aye; Doug Capps, aye. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion
carried.
7.2. Reimbursement for Building Upgrades Discussion
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy said they are talking to the owner of 107 Main Street and have
discussed placing a mural on the building next to the blighted property, as after the building was
demolished, it was discovered the building next to it needed to be painted. They received two quotes
at $4,800 and $7,000. She recommended building a 10% contingency.
Councilmember Andrew Rencich supports the beautification, but he wants the area to continue to be
greenspace.
Motion by Councilmember Andrew Rencich and seconded by Councilmember Shannon Hayes
to approve the request for the painting and allow the CRA Director, City Manager and CRA
Attorney to draft the agreement to include a 10% contingency factor, for a total of $5,280.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, aye; Shannon Hayes, aye; Margareth Larose -Pierre, aye; Linda Parker, aye;
Andrew Rencich, aye; Cynthia Brown, aye; Doug Capps, aye. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0. All ayes. Motion
carried.
8. CRA Director Report
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy told that moved to her new location in the Crestview Suites.
9. City Mana_rer / CRA Administrator Report
City Manager T. Bolduc said we have received the parts for the Wilson Street splashpad and spoken
to the Rotary Club about a partnership. He will meet with the Rotary tomorrow afternoon, as they will
raise funds and return with conceptual designs. He added he wishes that the playground equipment
will have the same theme as the mural. It will be custom made with an artistic approach.
City Manager T. Bolduc added we are moving forward with the design for Main Street which includes
the side streets working toward the railroad. The tree was removed behind Desi's, but we will place
smaller trees in its place. They will coordinate with the restaurant owner. He added there will be a
disruption for Heroes, but we will minimize it, as our goal is to work at night.
He mentioned that Ms. Roy is working on a grants program and other projects.
10. Comments from the Board
11. Comments from the Audience
12. Adjournment
Chair N. Boyles adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
Minutes approve this' May of.� 2022.
Nathan
Chair