This CRA Board Meeting was conducted utilizing Communications Media Technology. Some Staff members were present in the Commission Chambers while others were present via the Zoom application.

ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT IN CHAMBERS:

Shirley Groover Bryant, Presiding Officer

Sunshine Joiner, Chair

Brian Williams, Vice Chair (Not Present)

Tamara Cornwell

Sheldon Jones

Harold Smith

 

STAFF PRESENT IN CHAMBERS:

Mark Barnebey, City Attorney

Jim Freeman, City Clerk

Edward Johnson, Interim CRA Director

Mohammed Rayan, Public Works Director

Scott Tyler, Chief of Police

Cassi Bailey, Assistant City Clerk

Penny Johnston, Executive Assistant

 

STAFF PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY:

Todd Williams, Information Technology (IT) Consultant

 

 

1.               Mayor Bryant called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.

 

 

2.               CRA BOARD AGENDA APPROVAL

 

 

MOTION:                   Ms. Cornwell moved, Mr. Smith seconded, and the motion carried

4-0 to approve the May 6, 2024 CRA Board Agenda.

 

 

3.            PUBLIC COMMENT

 

 

No public comment.

 

 

 

4.               CONSENT AGENDA

a. Minutes: 04/01/2024

b. CRA Resolution 2024-01: Mid-Year Budget Adjustment

c. Amended Berman Studio Lease

d. CRA Annual Report (Informational Only)

 

 

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                    MOTION:                   Ms. Cornwell moved, Mr. Smith seconded, and the motion carried

4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda as presented by staff.

 

 

 

5.               CRA DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS

 

Mr. Johnson appreciated the Consent Agenda approval. The annual report looks a lot different than past years. They showcased funding sources and many of their projects. It provides the Board and the public with a deeper look into their program. They will be printing the annual report as an advertising tool as well.

 

 There will be a Special CRA Board meeting on May 20^th. Mr. Johnson noted that Mr. Williams had concerns about the Women’s Club funding, so it will come back on May 20^th for further discussion and a request for consideration. 

 

6.                     CRA PRESIDING OFFICER’S COMMENTS

 

Mayor Bryant asked if they will be bringing back the proposal for the mural at the May 20^th meeting. Mr. Johnson did not think it would be ready for that meeting.

 

 

7.               CRA BOARD MEMEBERS’ COMMENTS

 

Ms. Cornwell noted previous concerns from some of the Commissioners regarding the Women’s Club and other projects they want to see move forward. She would like him to bring back recommendations of how they can use the CRA funds to achieve this. Specifically, the security and welfare of the community, along with the enhancements they would like to see made. She suggested making a list of these projects and working backwards to create a plan to bring them to fruition. She also opined that she loved the report he presented.

 

 

Mayor Bryant adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm