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February 28, 2022
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Crestview CRA was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Nathan Boyles.
Members present: Doug Capps, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Joe Blocker, Shannon Hayes (arrived
at 5:25 p.m.) 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 Making and Legislative Session
4. Approve Agenda
Motion by Board member Cynthia Brown and seconded by Board member Andrew Rencich to approve
the agenda, as presented.
Roll Call: Joe Blocker, Margareth Larose -Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia Brown, Doug
Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
5. Presentations and Reports
5.1. Mobility Implementation,Update
City Manager Tim Bolduc went over the Master Plan for the improvements on Main Street stating
they are about 60% complete. He went over the first section stating the 45-degree parking in front of
the Courthouse will remain. He displayed the intersection beyond the Courthouse Terrace stating the
intention is to make safety improvements. He said the intersection will have clear lines of sight and
tree wells will be on the corners. The crosswalks will be ADA. Matrix will have to take
consideration of every store front on Main Street. The elevations will be made to ensure
accessibility. The stop signs will be located correctly. Ms. Roy has completed an inventory on
pavers, etc. We will have bike racks, benches, trees, and flower beds. He mentioned that we need to
discuss whether a contractor will be needed to maintain the plantings adding pavers, lighting and
plants are needed to be successful.
CRA Director E. Roy added there will be five benches and a plantar, which depends on funding.
City Manager T. Bolduc added our goal is to try to us other funding sources on the substantial
improvement items instead of all CRA funding.
City Manager Tim Bolduc said he will bid out both phases at once. It will be bid for night work to
minimize interruption, and alternatives bids will be done. They want to work positively with the area
businesses adding each business will be addressed separately. He said all of the striping will be
done, and he has met with the businesses regarding awnings.
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Discussion ensued on food trucks and City Manager T. Bolduc said we have to decide the design
based on our budget.
He said we will have the plans by the end of April to be able to go out for bid and hope to be in
construction by the end of the year. He said we have $1.5 million set aside, and $1.5 m from the
State.
5.2. Design Guidelines
CRA Director E. Roy went over the design guidelines, and the beautification and code compliance
grant. She went over the color of the bricks, the awning colors, and guidelines for the store fronts.
She added this will assist the businesses with the historical colors.
Discussion ensued.
City Manager Tim Bolduc recommended adopting the design guidelines with the option to appeal to
the CRA Board. He suggested the CRA director to post on the guidelines and colors on the website
and return to the Board with a color palette.
Motion by Board member Cynthia Brown and seconded by Board member Doug Capps to adopt a
design guideline.
Roll Ca11: Joe Blocker, Shannon Hayes, Margareth Larose -Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew Rencich,
Cynthia Brown, Doug Capps. All ayes. Motion carried.
6. Consent Agenda
Nothing brought forward.
7. Action Items
7.1. Mobility Design Finalization
CRA Director E. Roy asked the board to decide on the color of the bicycle rack as a landmark.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Board member Andrew Rencich and seconded by Board member Cynthia Brown to
accept the yellow bike rack design.
Roll Call: Shannon Hayes, Margareth Larose -Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia
Brown, Doug Capps, Joe Blocker. All ayes. Motion carried.
Discussion ensued on the brick or stone paver selection.
Motion by Board member Cynthia Brown and seconded by Board member Margareth Larose -Pierre
to choose the brick paver design.
Roll Ca11: Shannon Hayes, Margareth Larose -Pierre, Linda Parker, Andrew Rencich, Cynthia
Brown, Doug Capps, Joe Blocker. All ayes. Motion carried.
8. CRA Director Report
CRA Director Elizabeth Roy provided a draft report stating it will be posted on the website and will
provide hard copies.
9. City Manager / CRA Administrator Report
No further comments.
10. Comments from the Board
No further comments.
11. Comments from the Audience
No further comments.
12. Adjournment
Chair N. Boyles adjourned the meeting at 5:54 p.m.
Minutes approve this 27th day of June 2022.
Approve
Nathan Boyles
Chair
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City Clerk
Proper Notice having been duly given
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