Hello everyone. Let's call the meeting to order. So with the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
We have some minutes to approve. If anybody has any comments, you can voice them now. Otherwise, take a motion to approve the minutes. I move approval. A second. Any comments? All in favor? I. Anybody
opposed? Okay, great. Um, disclosure of conflicts of interest. Does anybody need to disclose anything? No. No, sir. Okay, great. We have a comment section. If any members of the public would like to speak, you
have three minutes to speak. and um state your name for the record. No, no speaker. Very good. We'll move on to the presentations. CRA fiscal year 2025 second quarter report.
Okay, Mr. Chair, can I just make an announcement? Yes, ma'am. Um I would just like to announce uh something that's a really a wonderful thing and that is um Sadia has been selected as
the historic preservationist of the year in 2025. Congratulations. Yay. Um I think that it's an amazing uh award for you. Welld deserved for many years of dedication to this effort. uh and we're
proud to have you be one of our own and getting that. So, I just wanted to say a couple things about the events that are scheduled. So, for historic preservation, we have an event um scheduled to honor Sadia on May 15th at
the Elliott Museum at 5:00 p.m. It's a great event. You get to uh mingle with the crowd, look at some great art, have some snacks, um learn all about Cadilla. In case there's stuff you thought you didn't know, I suggest that you come. Um
but it's always a really nice evening. Also, historic preservation month begins May 1st, and that beginning has a kickoff event which happens at the Steuart Heritage Museum at 5:00 pm. Um, again, a very nice event uh especially
uh for our centennial. I think it's important if anybody can make it that you go. And that's it. And now, take it away, Janna. Good afternoon. Janna Cox from the Office of Community Development here to present the fiscal year 2025
second quarter report. Um, we do take turns and it's my turn. So, I don't know if you noticed that uh every quarter it's Jordan, Joy, and Janna. Um, their show. So, let's get started. And also, when we
talk about the CRAAS, they're in alphabetical order. So, we'll start with Golden Gate. Today, we're going to talk about septic to sewer, El Camino, landscape vision plan, and the neighborhood improvements. To date, uh the total
parcels for septic to sewer 775, and the ones that are connected, 539. 70%. It's an awesome number. Very successful. Uh the notice to proceed barely made it in
with the first quarter March 26th El Camino they had um got started with construction uh Golden Gate Landscape Vision Dixie Highway between Indian Street and Jefferson reestablished
landscaping and these other streets as well. Reestablished landscaping Birch Avenue between Clayton and Delmare landscaped walkway. The Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvements. And I apologize, I don't have the notes on this slide, but um the
concept for Golden Gate Neighborhood Improvements, I believe this is the one that they're going to use as a model for all the other CRAAS. Yeah. So, this is the one as well that uh Joy is putting together with one of our consultants to have a concept plan
so that we can then shop for grants because this is a huge project and you're talking about underground stuff, drainage, storm water, uh those types of things, but also curb and gutter and on street parking. Um, and it's a it's a very large project and she's working with another company to that has some
knowledge about how to get those types of grants. And she's going to apply for the build grant. Is that this one? I think it's called the build build grant. Yes. Yep. Um, Hob Sound. We had lots of things happening in Hob Sound. Um, Sound
Brewing, Hobound historic train station, the lawyer planting project, and Banner Lake Lighting. So, they had their grand opening, soft opening, and ribbon cutting all in the same week in
February. Um, the outdoor, you can see in the first picture, the outdoor seating is beautiful. The landscaping in the back, if you drive by it, you can't really see everything, but you when you go around in the back, it's just really beautiful. They spent a lot of money on the landscaping. Um, in the middle of the
night, they moved the Hobestown train station. Uh, I think that was in January. It was a little chilly. Um, but they moved it from the Hope Sound Polo Club all across Bridge Road in the back roads to
get to its final resting place. And if you've been by there, it is much larger than it seems. Uh, the planting continues. We keep adding plants. I think uh we're finally finishing up that project
and providing the moisture to get it established. Uh one of the projects that I forgot to put on the original report, uh Banner Lake Lighting, we finally got 48 new lights installed, so they have adequate lighting at night.
We've been working on that for years, five or six years. Jensen Beach. Um, we're going to talk about West End Boulevard and Church Street. So, Weston Boulevard, we hired the same company that Joyy's using for
that landscape project. Um, DDEC, and they actually public works hired them, and they're looking at putting a crosswalk uh across from the community center. um adding more signs to make it more clear
for the train and making actually adding parking to Maple and making West End Boulevard a oneway. Now, this is just a report that they are considering, nothing final. Uh we finally caught up with the
owner of the properties north of Church Street. So, we met with him with a possibility of doing some rightaway donation and we want to go back to the two-way street concept to make it more walkable, more
two sidewalks on both sides, landscaping. So, it's definitely alive and we're going to revisit Church Street, Port Solerno, talk about new Monrovia Park, 100% plans, uh, new
Monrovia neighborhood improvements, 60% design, new Monrovia unpaved roads at 30% design, and new Monrovia lighting study. Uh, the Martin County Sheriff's Office conducted a study to see what they need there. Uh, this
shows new basketball workout area for New Monrovia Park. Uh, the neighborhood improvements, potential sidewalk improvements, potential traffic calming improvements,
potential lighting and repaving the roadways. Unpaved roads uh are at 30% design 47th Avenue and Murray Street. Same thing for Kohi and Dell Street. And the lighting study was
completed in March of 25. And we happen to do the same thing in Banner Lake. So they come out at night and see what you need to to improve the lighting. And Martin County traffic division to replace LED lights around the
STA. Old Palm City. We will talk about uh the RFP for the Palm City property and the Cornell A Streetscape. This shows the property. I know we had one bid come in and it was not responsive unrespon deemed
unresponsive. So, it went back out to RFP and I think we hired an engineer cap tech to do a concept for Cornell AB Streetscape. And next is Rio. We'll talk about Dixie Highway Streetscape, the infill, sewer, benches
and bike racks, and the town center civic club properties. So the complete streets is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient, and comfortable travel and access for
users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. So that's the plan for Dixie Highway in Rio. Infill sewer is ongoing. They're still connecting
Sewers and rail. Is that the new one? Oh, just connections. Okay. Benches and bike racks. Uh, four more locations have been determined uh for benches and bike racks in Rio.
That's their thing. They look really nice. And Town Center Civic Club properties. there. The blue outline are the properties that we have acquired, right, Jordan? And we have a concept plan to redo the civic
center. And CRA wide, we have eight items here that happened with the CRA, Office of Community Development, CROA, CRA wide uh miles grant community.
There was a CRA overview presentation. Um the physical year fiscal year 24 annual report was completed. We got BOCC approval for the architectural design standards. Yay. Yay. The state of county address uh
staff attended that program um event. We had a staff retreat at the library where we did lots of program planning. Uh we had two sess sessions of Martin Cares completed. We got approval from the BOCC
to um hire Seymar for the Hope Sound project and alternative compliance was recommended to the BOCC in the last quarter. On to the numbers. Um, we always compare the second quarter
of 24 with the second quarter of 25. So, you'll notice that it's pretty much the same. 8.7% in 24. That's the percentage of our permits compared to the total county countywide. Um, I did change the colors
to make them more readable, legible. Um, if you'll notice Port Solerno in the second quarter of 25, they had 89 permits and the uptick was the from the
the tornadoes/hurricane rebuilds. They had a lot of roofs and fences and things like that, doors put on and that's reflected in the valuation. It's quite a bit higher than last
year on the commercial permits. Um, the green color that says 151 is Rio and River Club had a redo of all their roofs and doors, I believe, windows. And so, you have to get a separate permit
for each one of those items. That's why it's quite a bit higher than last year. Uh, same with the the money. And then I feel like there was a really big home built in Rio as well. It's
like 750,000 which adds to the valuation. No, that was commercial. Sorry. Something else happened commercial. Do you know what it was? Sorry, I didn't bring my notes. I don't. And if you have any questions,
I'm happy to answer. Thanks, Jamie. Hi. Um, I don't see the on porto for the unpaved portion. I don't see 43rd and fields.
Did I skip a slide? No, that was the neighborhood improvement slide. I don't know why it was called roadways. There's where the traffic coming for two intersections. That's what Okay. So, it's just in the wrong spot. Okay. And then um on the on the
lighting, I know we're probably going to get more details, but I believe that was outside of New Monrovia as well. Or was it just within New Monrovia? Joy, do you have a pretty sure it was within Newman? Just the New Monrovia
area. Okay. Okay. Thank you. Anyone else? I have a question. Yes, sir. that RFP in Palm City. What What's the status of that? One bid came in, it wasn't uh So, we had one response
and the bidder was deemed unresponsive because they did not include information required in the bid package and it went back out. So, it was put back out. Yes. And we had a pre-bid meeting. Um not sure
if anybody even had came to that meeting to ask questions. Do you know one person came to ask questions? Yeah. So, it's out on the street again. Was it the same person that put in the first time around? Cone. What uh what's the deadline of this uh
proposal? Do you know the date that it comes back? Uh okay. It's not big. I did know. And now I don't. You don't have any dates in your head that you need to keep up. Yes, I do. Not
that one. No, you've got too many is what I'm saying. Yeah, right. All right. Uh, that's good. If it comes to me, I'll yell it out. May 7th. Oh, very good. May 7th. So, the new bids, whatever comes in will
be opened May 7th. Okay. Any other comments? I have a um speaker request form from Gary Erler. Is that on this item? Good afternoon, Gary Earler, Port Solerno. Uh, my question I guess was for
staff. Uh, it was after, as Jamie said, the lighting. Um, I believe it was around the ST around the storm water retention in Port Solerno. said, and uh I believe it was
uh replace the lighting with LED. Uh I think it was before that. I'm looking. I'm I'm following. Um it it said uh I just saw it up there. It showed the
picture of the retention pond. Um and it said replace the lighting. My question I guess um is that CIP money? Is that uh NACA money? Is that what who's funding that? Is that you
know where's that actually where's that money coming from? It wasn't spoken about at our last NAC is my question. Um, and the other thing that I actually found out today and I
didn't I didn't even understand it, but uh when they redo the parks in New Monrovia and they're doing the shaded areas, it's my understanding that there's at least a dozen families with a child on the spectrum. Um, and they
travel all the way to Kowanas Park in the city of Stewart. Uh, I guess my next question will be to parks and wreck. What what's done there or what studies have been done to include some of those kids? Um, if you have a special needs and I don't I don't even know how to
describe them and I I I'm sorry for it, but um is there something done in the parks and recck department that whenever they do do this that they do include these kids that are on the spectrum? Mean when they design? Yes, sir. because they're redesigning the park. They're putting a
shaded structure over. I didn't know if they're redoing any of the any of the playground stuff. Um I I've also heard it could be so much as you know the swings have you know the swings come down over them or but they have a lot of
interactive stuff at Kowanas Park. So my next trip in the ice cream truck I'm going to figure out what they have. But thank you for your time. So Joy is going to give a presentation on that park um in our next segment, but
if you you may want to answer about the lighting. Yes, please. Yeah, the lighting at the last NAC, I actually provided an update on two different lighting projects. One was around the bone uh what do you call that? The bone SDA SDA. Um that was a project that traffic replaced all of the uh lights
with LED. So I was just providing an update. At the same time, I came back with the sheriff's report that they did an update of the new Monrovia lighting and then I was going to reach out to Florida Power and Light um and try to get the lights replaced and start that
process. Thank you. Great. Any other comments or questions on the quarterly report? Nope. All right, let's move on then. Thank you, Jana. Uh, capital projects review April 28th,
2025. Susan Corores, Office of Community Development. Um, as always, I will pick out a few to update you. Do we have a motion to to uh receive the quarterly report?
No. Do we need that? Yeah. Oh, okay. Anybody want to make a motion to receive the quarterly report? I'll make that motion. I'll second. Any comments? All in favor? I I. Anybody opposed? Motion carries. Thank you. Thanks, Frank. Um,
so if anyone has any questions on any of the ones I don't mention, feel free to uh ask. So we'll start out with El Camino. Mobilization has begun. You see the big sign. It's wonderful. That project is on its way. So that's very
exciting. the landscape um vision pilot project had a kickoff meeting. So, we did hire a consultant and Joy has uh spoke about this project. We had a little presentation we did for you guys a couple of meetings ago. Um and they're moving forward with some conceptual
design so that we'll have something to bring out to the community to see what they think and what their input might be. So, that'll be exciting. Uh, next we have Old Palm City, uh, Cornell Avenue improvements. Captech Engineering is
working on that. Uh, Jordan recently presented some of the possibilities to the NAC. Uh, they came up with what they would like to see happen. That information has been funneled to Captech. They'll utilize that and come back with their conceptual plans uh for
community input as well. Moving south to Port Solerno, new Monrovia neighborhood improvements uh to 60% and you saw that uh in the quarterly report. And also I
wanted to mention Park Drive, Portso Park Drive improvements. That project has begun. So, we'll be seeing some movement uh down there as well. I'm going to end with Port Solerno Park, New Monrovia Park. Um and
introduce Joy Puerto who is going to give you a little update, full update on that. Is that here, Joy, or is that separate? It's Oh, this hasn't been closed. It must have been closed. So, well, here's the others.
Yeah. Good afternoon, Joy Puera. Um, community development program manager. Uh, so the latest with New Monrovia Park, I've I think I've brought it to you um before, but I usually do an update. I usually do an update to the NAC every meeting with all the projects.
Um, with this, just to go over a recap, um, it was going to provide um, a shaded playground with some structures, a new basketball court that would have six hoops. Um, they're leveling the playing field if you notice on the left hand side all the way down. uh that whole
left side on the west west end. Um they're going to be providing a level field for the summer camp kids that use it and also after school and then providing accessible sidewalks throughout the park and also benches and bike racks. This is a clip from the 100%
plans. Um it kind of gives you an idea of you know the playground up here at the at the northwest end. We're providing a shaded structure over the existing playground equipment there. And then the swings are being removed and
they're being replaced with a a covered swing set. Um that's meets current standards. Uh also the basketball court, let me see if I have information on that. The B basketball basketball court has been widened or it's going to
actually be removed and it is widened to a very larger dimension. 66 ft by 110 ft um to support a regulated 50 ft by 94t court.
Six mega uh duty basketball hoops will be provided allowing six different foul court shooting at the same time. The surface of the concrete court will be layered with an acrylic resurfacer, it's called, and a plexi pave to provide a uniform structure texture. Um, if anyone
knows this area, this is going to be utilized all the time and it will be a great asset to this area. Um, also in addition, um, you know, you saw the other improvements, but I zoomed in here just to show the key elements with the playground and the basketball court.
Uh the benches are the typical benches that you see at most of our parks um with the brown cover or brown color, I'm sorry. And then the um playground equipment, the the sheltered um cover is going to be a cedar uh color
canopy with a dark green metal post and same color for the structure that's over the new swing set area. the basketball court. Um I did mention about what the size of it was going to be and uh on the top lefthand corner
shows you the acrylic type of uh surface and I think it's going to be the standard colors green and then where the foul shots are. It's like a blue color. It matches kind of the existing basketball courts in other areas. And I think that is the summary of that. Do
you have any questions? swings all the well the swings the swings are the what he was mentioning they can be retrofitted with a special type of swing but what's speced out right now they're
all for type of the the saddle type swing that's in all of our regular um parks if that's something um I could I'm going to be meeting with the parks department to go over that don't forget we have that other section of swings for
the toddlers for the toddlers and then there was that ability to put one of those swings that are for those who are disabled swing there there was yeah okay and then there's replacing that there was one there's one section also Joy if you remember there there was nothing
there we had removed so there's that option too in that area where if something needed to be added or we could add on you know there's also that section there used to be like this little horse they would get on and it was one of those, you know, bouncy horses on a spring and so that was
removed. So there's like a section that doesn't have anything. So just an answer to Mr. Erler's um inquiry, there are new accessible routes that will assist anybody with issues, right? Um and then there's also with with disabilities and
then there's also going to be that handicap swing. So I think that those things will are included right now. But if we wanted to go above and beyond, we also have that one section that we could add something. Okay. Where there's nothing there might be worth
considering since there's families close by. So I'd say yes. Mhm. Try and exceed more than just one swing if you can. That may have to happen after the project because we're we're at a 100% design now and
it's been budgeted and so we'll have some area to look at again which is fine. That's what we had discussed. And the manufacturer I mean I'm sure that there's an adaptable type of swing that could be ordered after the fact. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Not saying it can't be done.
It just may not be included in this, you know, project as it stands. Make a note. Yeah. So, we are anticipating to go out to bid with this project since it's going to be over the $300,000 um price tag. I think it's closer to about 500,000 right now.
Um and I think it was requested by the NAC to not have it constructed until after October because of the festival that occurs. Is that correct? That's correct. Anybody else have any comments? Thank you, Joy. Welcome. Thank you, Joy.
Oh, you might as well stay. Does that conclude um capital projects review? It does. Okay. Move on to eBike safety then. Ebike safety. Tell you there's been a lot of discussions about ebikes. um
especially at the NAC, they requested a presentation. So, I'll be bringing this same presentation to them in June. Um I thought it would be beneficial to bring some information here to you. Um it's very popular. As you can tell, there's
ebikes all over the place. So, I kind of actually learned a lot myself during this research. What you need to know. Ebikes, they're bicycles equipped with an electric battery assist. They provide a boost either through a handlebar throttle or by pedaling. They are
especially helpful for riders who want or need a less physical demanding experience when they're out there. Also, in Florida, ebikes are legally treated the same as traditional bicycles. This means riders have the same rights and responsibilities as a vehicle on the
road. Um, you can have these ebikes on the road excluding limited access highways. You can have them on bike lanes, bike paths, multi-use trails, and sidewalks, unless restricted by the local ordinance. Ebike riders must follow all traffic laws, including riding in the
same direction as traffic and obeying all signals and signs between sunset and sunrise. All ebikes must have a white front light visible from 500 ft and a red rear reflector and lamp visible from 600 ft. This is also the same for a
bicycle in case you didn't know that. So, the ebikes follow the same rules and regulations as bicycles. When riding on the road and traveling slower than the posted speed limit, riders are required to use the bike lane if available or ride as close as safely possible to the
right-hand curb. This also still allows them to ride on the sidewalk unless it's prohibited by an ordinance. Uh, Florida law also requires all ebike riders um under the age of 16 to wear a helmet. However, it's strongly encouraged that all riders wear a helmet for safety
regardless of their age. The classification of ebikes, there is three different classifications, uh, one, two, and three. These ebikes, the class one, these ebikes have a motor that assist
only when a rider is pedaling. The motor stops providing assistance on once the bike reaches 20 mph. Class two. These ebikes offer both the pedal assist and a throttle um powered assistance. Like the class one, the
motor vehicle providing assistance at 20 mph. It will stop at that at that rate. Class 3, these ebikes assist only while the rider is pedaling, but allows for higher speeds with the motor assistance stopping at 28 miles per hour. Across
all three classes, ebikes are limited to a maximum motor output of 750 watts. Additionally, any ebikes manufactured after 2021 must display a label indicating its wattage and maximum assisted speed. Um, keep in mind you
have to still follow all the rules and regulations as a bicycle. key uh Florida ebike regulations. Um where you can ride um you pretty much can ride like I had mentioned before roadways, bike lanes, trails, multi-use paths, and sidewalks unless prohibited
by the local ordinance. There is no age limit, but riders under 16 must wear a helmet. While today's presentation has focused primarily on raising awareness about ebikes, it's important to also share some key reminders to those who already ride or if you know somebody that's
actually riding today. Protect yourself. Always wear a helmet and limit distractions. Follow the rules of the road. Just like any other vehicle, ebikes need to obey traffic laws. Be predictable. Signal your turns. Slow down at corners and intersections. And
make your intentions clear to other road users. Be visible, wear bright clothing, and use lights between dusk and dawn. Give pedestrians the rightway. Always yield to pedestrians. Uh ride at a safe speed for the conditions. Slow down if you're sharing a path with
others. Ebikes are quick to pick up momentum and can cause serious injuries when at high speeds. Also, stay to the right except when passing. You have to give an audible warning on approach. Uh same thing as if you're on a bicycle.
Okay. Why isn't it not going to my next slide? Your little arrow has to go that way. There you go. All right. I know we talked about ebikes, but the main concern out there are what's called e-motos. They're actually
motorcycles. They look like dirt bikes. You're seeing them all over the place. I see them every day I drive to work along Dixie Highway. These are not street legal. They're not allowed on the sidewalk. They're not allowed on the road. They're not allowed anywhere. So,
if you know anybody who's purchasing them, they're illegal. They will get arrested if they find them. And if you try to escape a cop trying to stop you, um I think it's a well, I don't know. I don't know if it's a felony or a misdemeanor, but um you will definitely
go to jail. It's a felony. It is a felony. Okay. Some motors can reach upwards of 70 miles per hour. Um most of these people that are buying these bikes are actually retrofitting them, which is also against the law. So, I I wanted to tell you about these because that's the
probably the most concern out there. People are thinking that these are ebikes, but they're not. They're actually a motorcycle. So, do you have any questions? That's okay. I know this is going to be a dumb one, but if they're illegal, why are
they allowed to be sold? If you can't ride them anywhere, what's the point of having one? I can ride them in the dirt. Yeah. You can probably ride them on trails and stuff like that. Private property, maybe. Private property. Yeah. Okay. They're considered dirt bikes. M
but like in cities all over the country there are dirt bikes that ride around all throughout cities and our towns. So I can suggest I mean if you do see them and there's a problem in your neighborhood just report it. Call the sheriff's
department and see what can be done. So I hope this was uh beneficial to take back to the people that you know um if you're thinking of buying one for your grandson or your kids. Um, I would seriously um, you know, look into the different
classifications for ebikes, but that's all I have. Anyone else? Any questions for Joy? Very informative. Thank you. Thanks, Joy. You're welcome. Uh, let's move on to old business legislative session update.
Good news, bad news, moderate news. Susan Cores, Office of Community Development. And as you noticed, there was not an update provided in the packet because it's changing hour by hour, Monday through Friday. Um, so I'm going to give you the latest and
greatest, which is from today. Uh, we have two bills. One was House Bill 991 that's kind of been bundled with other stuff. So now it's being called CSSB 110 and there's lots of other things
included um under the the umbrella of community and economic development. So there's things like industries and professional activities, rural communities, business enterprises, business regulations,
etc., etc. the the bill itself that was 991, it remains and it's terrible for us. It did get passed by the House um and now it's sits around until it gets heard on the floor. Is that correct?
Yeah. That's like So that's what's happening with the House bill. That's in a couple of days. That's already happened. And you said it sits around until it gets Well, it's being it they bring it up as they debate on the House floor.
Yeah. Um and then there's the Senate bill which is uh still 1242. And the Senate bill is really much much better uh for us certainly. And I'll just give you the points of what has what will change if
that bill is passed. So they've decided that the board members, CRA board members, uh must be the commissioners and they would be allowed to appoint two additional community members. However, this is for CRAAS that either want to do
that or are just setting up uh to do that. anybody already in existence. So if our board is already in existence October 1st, 2025, which we are, we are not required to change our structure. So that's excellent for us. Uh the
governing body may not amend or modify community redevelopment plans as it deals with um increasing boundaries, anything to do with boundaries or extending time, which really wouldn't hurt us
either. Uh they cannot install, construct, or reconstruct public areas of major hotels if they have anything to do with convention centers in support of a convention center. So, meeting rooms, banquet rooms, we don't have any uh big
hotels with convention centers that we're working with. So, we're good there. Uh we are not to sponsor directly or indirectly festivals, concerts, holiday events, parades, or any such
similar event. Um we don't do a lot of that either because we already were not allowed to do that. So again, uh we've been following the rules, so it doesn't particularly hurt us there either. And I'm speaking of just Martin
County. Um and the last bullet point is a CRA shall terminate on the time certain. So, if you don't remember in 2019 when they had the last big sort of overhaul of CRA stuff, um they said that
we are to end in 2039 unless you had a majority of your municipality decide uh that they wanted to keep you for, you know, further time period. It had you had some possibility with bonds, you could stay open a little bit longer,
etc., etc. That's now all going to be gone. And it will be just the time certain for completing all redevelopment. Meaning whatever's in your charter or in your ordinance for your end period now is your end period. So forget the 2039 and the 2045 and all
that stuff they've been throwing around. It's going to be whatever date your 30 years, 40 years or 60 years, whatever you have. When that date comes, you are done for us. Oh, and then and then or or any CRA that was extended by ordinance
before May 1st, 2025. So again, um we were above or I should say ahead of the curve a little bit in 2018. We did get our extension of 10 years. So we can continue and with our 10 years. So we're
good in in that respect as well. I think the Senate bill addresses what it needs to, which is the few bad apples uh that everybody keeps referring to, although I never hear any particular CRA or area uh
county or anything being mentioned. Uh what we do hear a lot this year, if anybody's been watching Cindy, I'm sure you've heard this, is that it's all about, oh, this one did that and this one did that, so we're going to throw the whole thing away and we're going to start from scratch instead
of why not enforce what the rules were or are. Um it looks like they're they're just looking to slash and burn what exists because of these bad apples who we don't really know who they are or what they've done. But um so that's
where that stands. It hasn't been scheduled yet for another reading in the Senate. Um hopefully that's where it's going to go. If we're if we're lucky uh we can certainly abide by all of this
because we already do. So, this would not hinder us in terms of uh completing what we would like to complete in our CRAAS. Frank, I don't know if you have anything to add. No, I think you covered it all. Okay. And we're happy to answer any questions. Frank is um very
knowledgeable. You used to work there, didn't you? Yeah. An insider. So, if you have any questions about the process or anything else, he would be the one to address. Jamie. So, um, is there anything we can do
at this point? Really nothing. It's, you know, we provided all the information to our senators. Uh, we've had our, uh, representative here discuss with them and provide it to them. And we've had our, um, what's he
called? Can never remember the name of this. I'm telling you, it's getting bad. Lobbyist. uh our lobbyist uh has also presented all of that to them. Uh the house was just a there was they just got run over
everybody. But we we have we have support in the Senate I think. So the CSSB 110 is that an issue still? That's the issue. That's the what the House bill has morphed into. Gotcha. Yeah. So,
if the Senate, and Frank, you need to correct me if I'm wrong here. If the Senate bill moves ahead and passes, what happens? The governor that's in that the one that the House sent back to the Senate, SP 110 you're talking about. So, that one went to the Senate. Are they going to
hear that? Is that how that works? In speaking with our lobbyist, she doesn't believe the Senate will take up that bill because they substantially changed it from what the Senate sent over to the House. um you know, but we're at the very last few days of session, so
anything could happen now. Um the main thing right now is the budget. Um so session is supposed to end on Friday, May 2nd. Um they're not sure if they're going to be able to end on time. So So
does it mean that they will take up one of the two? It's either going to be 110 or 12:42. um like their version or the House version. They could pass their version and send it over to the House. Um from what we've seen with the House, they don't seem very interested in the
Senate version. Uh they seem like they want to sunset it, but I don't want to speak for other people, but that's just like So, what happens in that case? So, the Senate passes their version, they send it to the House, and the House then they're both dead. So, I mean, oh, okay. That's what happens. That that would be
okay, too. So, you know, there is a scenario in which nothing gets passed which would be beneficial. Okay. Or they amend it. I say or they reconcile or reconcile. They seem pretty far apart. Oh my gosh.
So, I don't and day. Okay. I don't see the Senate supporting the House version, but I mean or vice versa. Vice versa, right? Yeah. Yeah. So, okay. I know that we've thoroughly confused everybody.
I think you get it. I'm like, it is it's like you could go around and around. I'm telling you, you could get so caught up in it. Hours of my day spent looking at all this stuff and I still leave the computer going, "What's going on?" Yeah. Well, it doesn't sound like anything
substantial yet, but there are potential things that could happen. Four more days. Yeah. Yeah. We pray. And there's still four more days, right? Yeah. Extension. Yeah. Cuz I don't know how they're going to get to the budget.
Yeah. That Yeah. Whatever. Um I do have some additional updates if I may. You may. Okay. Um I want to point out that everyone has received one of these. Um so please enjoy it. Please use all
the links. listen to all of the folks talking, including yourselves. It's so much fun. Looks really good. Yeah, we're we're really excited about that. Uh Charlie Leighton Park. Just wanted to bring that up, keep you up to date on that. That
was uh a CRA project years ago where we paid for some of the design work that was done on redoing the park. This is in Old Palm City. Uh just to let you know um down the road. Here we are and the bid is come back for that and there is a
low bid and I think it's being evaluated. So that was good news. That project will probably move forward. Uh Port Soleno septic to sewer utilities and public works both came to
our last Port Solerno meeting. Um the word is from utilities is that they need to get their grant signed. So the grant did come through. I think we talked about that at our last meeting. They they've they're getting it signed and then it would have to go to the board to
be signed. At that point the process is the bid goes out. I think it's a 30 or 60day bid. That comes back that's evaluated. Then that needs to go to the board to be signed. So you're probably looking at at least four at least four
more months and that's only if everything goes perfectly and who knows that generally doesn't happen. Um then from there once that bid package is all said and done then the pricing will be
um tabulated for the community and for everybody involved and then the meeting will happen at uh IRSC for the community to come and learn. So that's pretty much our timetable there. So we're looking at four to five months before that happens.
Uh we're happy to have utilities andor public works come to talk to you guys if you're interested. So if you are, let me know. Uh and we'll get that scheduled. The alternative compliance that went to the board of county commissioners was denied. Uh their
policy decision was to keep the process the way it is now. So we'll move forward with that. Um we did do our CIP, our capital improvement program for the board. Uh all of the departments did it went very well. We got a 52 a
5. Hopefully that will continue. We shall see. And next month we all go to the board with our operating budget. So next month is uh I'm sorry, next month I come to you with the operating budget and then that goes to the board the month
after. And I think that's it. Great. Anybody have any questions? I just had one. I know I'm always the one with the questions. There's always one, Jamie. So, we received the grant for the sewer.
So, right now we're waiting on and I don't know uh exactly where the process is, but D sends their grant paperwork. Okay. And then that has to go to the board of county commissioners for sign for signing.
That's where we are right now. So, we're waiting on that paperwork to be able to be I'm not sure if they've scheduled the board me if they have it and have scheduled the board meeting or they're still waiting on it. That I don't know. Okay. Well, then I guess we'll talk next month. We'll know. Yeah. Okay. If if it
was going to be on the board the next board meeting, I think Leo probably would have let us know. Okay. So, we're in touch with them. Okay. So, as soon as there's any movement Okay. Yes. We're very excited. Yeah. Yeah. Thank you. Sure. Uh we do have
some other um time for comments, public comments. If anybody has any, this is the time to speak up. I see Mr. Erler has a slip Gary Erler Porterno.
Uh congratulations and everyone else. Thank you for attending. I know you've taken time out of your busy schedule to hear me and everything else and if nothing else, I appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. That's the
best public comment ever. It is me. Uh any member comments? No, just congratulations to Cadilla. Yes. Again, very very uh I'm embarrassed though. Why? Just me. You know, I may be a
talker and stuff, but when it comes stuff like that, it kind of I'm shy. I'm sure you deserved it. Thank you. Yes. I didn't do it for that, but you know, right? Came along. Yeah. I want to thank everyone of you and I hope you attend
that way. It's a nice evening. It is. Yeah. Yeah. I've been to a couple of them and Yeah. On the 15th. 15th. It's a Thursday. Yeah. And I have a doctor appointment, too. Any staff comments? Anybody else?
All right, we're journ. Go. Thank you. Thank you.