SPECIAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Docusign Envelope ID: D0879A6E-C8D6-8D48-829F-98BEB0666361 HISTORIC TOWN OF EATONVILLE, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM Town Hall (Council Chambers) – 307 E. Kennedy Blvd SPECIAL NOTICE: These meeting minutes are presented in an abbreviated format intended as a public record discussion of stated meeting according to the Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine law. Meetings are opened to the public, noticed within reasonable advance notice, and transcribed into minutes for public record. **Audio Recording are available through the Town’s website on the Board Agenda Page. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Ruthi Critton called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL – Quorum was established through roll call by Ms. Bellenger. PRESENT: (6) Chair Ruthi Critton, Vice Chair Angela Thomas, Director Donovan Williams, Director LaDwyana Jordan, Director Angela Johnson, Director Tarus Mack (arrived after roll call) Absent: Director Wanda Randolph STAFF: (5) Marissa Bellenger, Records Coordinator; Greg Jackson, Attorney; Michael Johnson, CRA Executive Director; Marlin Daniels, CAO; Faith Woods, Executive Assistant to the Mayor INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Critton led the invocation through a Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None. BOARD DISCUSSION/DECISIONS: 1. Contract with David Smith Jr. (Project Manager/Contractor) for property located at 119 West Street and all other associated properties within the TOECRA Single Family Housing project (inclusive of all six properties) and the Line of Credit Agreement with Seacoast Bank – Vice Chair Thomas gave a brief description of her background. She had questions about being a project manager and contractor in alignment with the Florida Statutes. Vice Chair Thomas and Mr. Johnson discussed the score sheets and Request for Proposals. Vice Chair Thomas commented on the loan document and asked if they were closing with Seacoast. Mr. Johnson – We are closing with Red Door. The loan document does not need to be revised; the closing company just needs to be filled in. Vice Chair Thomas asked if the homes will be market value. Mr. Johnson – No, it will be attainable. Vice Chair Thomas – I want the score sheets. Last meeting, you also said you chose David Smith. Mr. Johnson confirmed. Vice Chair Thomas – I got the resume of the other person from Attorney Jackson. Where is Mr. Smith’s resume? Mr. Johnson – HR has it. Director Johnson – I was confused by the construction loan inspection record—is this the budgeted cost? Mr. Johnson – It is the proposed budget. Director Johnson – There were five of the same documents with different amounts. I also went through the Seacoast agreement. Mr. Johnson – I did not have access to my emails until late this afternoon, but the Seacoast representative sent an email that he could not be here today. Director Johnson MOTIONS to SUSPEND the Line of Credit until Seacoast Representative is Present, as well as David Smith and Fiscal Coordinator; moved by Vice Chair Thomas, second by Director Jordan. Comments: Mr. Johnson – The Seacoast representative is at a conference and Mr. Smith is in Tampa for a project. Director Mack commented on the amount of special meetings with no work getting done. Vice Chair Thomas – We need to hold the Executive Director accountable. We just receive pieces and not the full 1 of 3 05072026CRASpecialMeetingMinutes Docusign Envelope ID: D0879A6E-C8D6-8D48-829F-98BEB0666361 documentation. Mr. Johnson – I provided it. I cannot control when you come and pick it up. Vice Chair Thomas commented on attempt to visit Johnson at Town Hall. Mr. Johnson responded that he did not receive her message until the next day and followed up with her. Director Mack – When was Seacoast requested? Vice Chair Thomas – I asked on Monday after I called the special meeting. Director Williams asked what the purpose of the meeting was. Vice Chair Thomas stated that she is a new board member. Director Mack – I think it is good information for new members and the community. Chair Critton – What adverse effects would happen if there was a pause in the line of credit or housing project? Attorney Jackson – Would this Board accept a Zoom appearance? The Board would accept. Attorney Jackson continued by stating there would be no adverse effects from a legal standpoint. Mr. Johnson asked him to clarify confidentiality. Attorney Jackson – Some documents labeled confidential could now be in public purview. Chair Critton – We should be mindful of our time. Staff has to come out. It can be cumbersome. I just ask that we be considerate of projects, deadlines, and staff time. Director Mack agreed. Mr. Johnson – I do not have a problem suspending until next meeting. Nothing will be affected. Director Williams – What if Seacoast decides not to do business with us? Vice Chair Thomas – Every bank will give loans to the CRA. Mr. Johnson stated that there were banks that declined. Director Johnson – I am not trying to stall projects. My questions are valid. We have fiduciary responsibilities as a board. Director Johnson rescinded her motion; Vice Chair Thomas rescinded her move; Director Jordan rescinded her second. Director Johnson MOTIONS to SUSPEND the Single Family Homes Project and Line of Credit until the Board has the relevant information; moved by Vice Chair Thomas, second by Director Jordan. AYE: Chair Critton, Vice Chair Thomas, Director Jordan, Director Johnson, Director Mack. NAY: Director Williams. MOTION PASSES, 5/1. Chair Critton MOTIONS to TABLE Resolution CRA-R-2026-13 Requiring the General Contractor to Work With Orange County Affordable Housing During The Redevelopment of 119 S. West St Property For An Affordable Housing Development Project of 4 Single Family Detached Fee Simple Homes; moved by Vice Chair Thomas, second by Director Johnson. AYE: ALL, MOTION PASSES 6/0. The Board discussed recalling David Smith’s contract. Chair Critton asked if they should table or move forward with a vote. Attorney Jackson – The only way to terminate the contract is by cause. The Board discussed the terms of the contract. Director Mack commented on the potential of a contract breach. Attorney Jackson and Mr. Johnson clarified that the contract has not been breached. Attorney Jackson – If we pass Resolution CRA-R-2026-14 tonight, we could potentially breach the contract. Director Johnson handed out documents including the timeline of the independent contractor agreement, minutes from the October 22, 2025, special CRA meeting, and minutes from the November 22, 2025, CRA meeting. Director Johnson – According to our procurement policy, these projects should have gone out to bid. Attorney Jackson clarified that it is a legal contract and discussed the procurement process. Director Williams – The general contractor manages the project. Director Johnson asked for the budget for projects by tomorrow morning. Chair Critton MOTIONS to TABLE Resolution CRA-r-2026-14 Recalling the Contract With General Contractor David Smith For the Affordable Housing Project For the Redevelopment of 119 S. West St Property For An Affordable Housing Development Project of 4 Single Family Detached Fee Simple Homes; moved by Vice Chair Thomas, second by Director Jordan. AYE: Chair Critton, Vice Chair Thomas, Director Jordan, Director Johnson, Director Mack. NAY: Director Williams. MOTION PASSES, 5/1. STAFF REPORTS: Attorney Greg Jackson – No report. Marissa Bellenger – Records Coordinator (Clerk Office) – No report. 2 of 3 05072026CRASpecialMeetingMinutes Docusign Envelope ID: D0879A6E-C8D6-8D48-829F-98BEB0666361 Executive Director – Michael Johnson – No report. BOARD REPORTS: Director Donovan Williams – No report. Director Angela Johnson – Director Johnson handed out a spreadsheet of the TOECRA’s monthly cash balance and asked a question about the escrow. Director Tarus Mack – No report. Director LaDwyana Jordan – No report. Vice Chair Angela Thomas – Vice Chair Thomas asked about an unnamed street. Mr. Johnson – There was a 30-foot right of way that got divided. It has already been cleared up in the survey report. You are confusing the street with another property. Mr. Johnson clarified what a lot split process is. Chair Ruthi Critton – Great job, Executive Director Johnson, on your presentation to United Arts. Be aware of your communication between other members and follow Sunshine Law. Decorum is important and politeness costs so little. The ribbon cutting for a veteran home (Sgt. Patricia Golden) begins at 9:50a.m. ADJOURNMENT Chair Critton MOTIONS for Adjournment of Meeting (MOVED by Vice Chair Thomas, SECOND by Director Mack; AYE: ALL, MOTION PASSES.) Meeting Adjourned at 9:09 P.M. HANDOUTS: Dalia Goodridge resume, Independent Contractor Agreement Project/Construction Manager Timeline, October 22, 2025, Special CRA Meeting Minutes, November 20, 2025, CRA Meeting Minutes, TOECRA Monthly Cash Balance Respectfully Submitted by: Marissa Bellenger ATTEST APPROVED _______________________________ Veronica L King, Town Clerk ______________________________ Ruthi Critton, Director 3 of 3 05072026CRASpecialMeetingMinutes