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<br />Community Redevelopment Agency <br />August 14, 2009 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br />Fourth Item of Business: Jose Fernandez with Florida Compass Group Update. <br /> <br />Mr. Jose Fernandez, Florida Compass Group, distributed and reviewed a handout that listed the updated <br /> <br />activities his company performed through August 2009 (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). A <br /> <br />general discussion ensued regarding discussions with renewable energy companies. <br /> <br />Fernandez stated that <br /> <br />United States regulatory elements are different than foreign based companies. He said these foreign companies are <br /> <br />going through the regulatory procedures and felt that it would be a few months before they would able to meet <br /> <br />US regulatory procedures. <br /> <br />In response to the Board's question, Mr. Fernandez said that has a meeting scheduled next <br /> <br /> <br />the Disney Entrepreneur Center representatives to discuss the Casselberry site. He said that the City of <br /> <br />has a wonderful small business corridor. He said it is a burden for people to drive to the existing business centers <br /> <br />and the idea is to make the centers accessible to local businesses. Mr. Fernandez felt that the City of Casselberry is <br /> <br />a good location because it is located centrally between Orlando and Sanford. <br /> <br />A general discussion ensued regarding development in the City of Casselberry. Mr. Fernandez said he <br /> <br />several follow up meetings scheduled with developers and he will know more in the next few weeks. The <br /> <br />Development Agency provided contacts to Mr. Fernandez for the business center. A general discussion ensued <br /> <br />regarding the Market Place Advisors' report regarding consumer sustainability. Ms. Lynch said she would <br /> <br /> <br />report to the Board. <br /> <br />Mr. Paradise stated at the last CRA meeting the Board requested Florida Compass Group an <br /> <br />update before the Board would approve full payment of the final invoice. The update fulfilled the Board's request. <br /> <br />Mr. Fernandez requested the CRA Board provide any ideas or suggestions to him. <br /> <br />Fifth Item of Business: FayadelRehabilitatlon Grant Request <br /> <br />Mr. Paradise reviewed the staff report dated August 12, 2009 (a copy is on file in the Community <br /> <br />Development Department). A general discussion ensued regarding the improvements to the Grassy Lake area <br /> <br />the total improvement costs for the project. Mr. Paradise stated that the grant requirements have been finalized <br /> <br />a draft contract is being reviewed by the City Attorney; however, at this time the CRA has not formally approved <br /> <br />program. Mr. Paradise requested the Board provide a tentative approval for the project; however, hold final <br />