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Community Redevelopment Agency Juty 11, 2008 Page 3 016 Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South lost lake lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry expressed concerns with the safety of the pedestrian crossing the intersection and compliance with ADA requirements. Sixth Item of Business: Mast Arm Signalization Infrastructure Intersection Improvements Mr. Mark Gisclar, reviewed staff memo dated July 2, 2008 to the Community Redevelopment Agency (a copy of the staff report is on file in the Community Development Department). The Board expressed a concern that the north side of the US Highway 17-92 and Seminola Boulevard intersection is located outside the Community Redevelopment District (CRD). Mr. Gisclar stated that intersection is the gateway to the City. Mr. Paradise explained that the County is paying 90% of the improvement and the funds could be considered for the south side ofthe intersection. Mr. Paradise said it is a beautification project that will enhance the CRD. A general discussion ensued regarding the intersection improvements and the funding of the improvements, Mr. Daigle made a motion to authorize the expenditures for the US Highway 17-92/Seminola Boulevard Intersection and US Highway 17 -92/Button Road Intersection based on the perimeters indicated for $39,530.12 and the remainder of the budgeted $60,000 would be returned to the CRA general fund. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed with a majority vote with Mr. McGregor dissenting. Mr. Trueba was not present for the vote. Seventh Item of Business: CRA Projects Update Mr. Ed Torres provided a PowerPoint Presentation to the Community Redevelopment Agency (a copy of the presentation is attached and made a part of the minutes), Mr. Hank lander, 445 Surrey Run, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Lander felt that the Anchor Road project was necessary. Mr. lander expressed a concern with increased traffic on Anchor Road. He suggested eliminating one of the sidewalks to allow for a third lane for turning movements, Mr. Torres explained the elimination of a sidewalk would not provide enough right-of-way to widen the road. He said acquisition of additional property would be needed to widen the road and it would require relocation of the utilities, He said these items would add to the cost of the project. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South lost lake lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry questioned the drainage area between McDonalds and the Live Oaks Center. A general discussion ensued regarding the drainage in the area.