Diamond Square CRA

Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting

Date: 2026-06-15
Status: Draft minutes on file
Source: CivicClerk event #1349

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The City's record

What the City's record shows

Draft minutes printed in the City's agenda packet of 2026-07-20, pp. 6–10; approved with amendments by the Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency according to the draft minutes of 2026-07-20, whose own approval is recorded in later draft minutes but not yet confirmed in the City's approved minutes; the amendment text is not in these records (the approving motion: “approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026, with a correction on Page 3”). The City has not posted the approved minutes. The approving motion, “to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026, with a correction on Page 3”, is in the draft minutes printed for approval in the 2026-08-17 agenda packet (2449_Diamond_Square_Full_Agenda_08_17_2026.pdf, packet pp. 6–10).

Built only from this meeting's draft minutes (2420_Diamond_Square_Full_Agenda_07_20_2026.pdf, packet pp. 6–10). Page numbers are the minutes' own. Discussion is in the minutes' text; it is not summarised here.

Attendance (the roll call)

Listed present when the roll was taken: Crystal McQueen, Angelia Smith, Larry Brown, Tracy Moore, Amy Robinson, Delores Martin
(Checked against the ballots and the printed roll lines; no independent membership list of this board is available to confirm that the roll is complete.)
Absences: no absence line could be read from the minutes' text, so none is stated here; the first page of the minutes is the record.
Also listed as present (staff and other roles): Peyton Fink (Recording Secretary), Charlene Neuterman (Community Services Director)
Named on at least one ballot later in the meeting: Amy Robinson, Crystal McQueen, Delores Martin, Larry J. Brown, MQUEEN, SMITH, Tracy Moore (participation, which can differ from the roll: arrivals and departures are in the minutes' text)

Adopted actions (6)

to approve the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026, as written (moved by Larry J. Brown, seconded by Amy Robinson); PASSED 6-0; ayes: Crystal McQueen, SMITH, Tracy Moore, Larry J. Brown, Amy Robinson, Delores Martin; nays: none — the draft minutes, packet pp. 6–10
to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026, as written (moved by Amy Robinson, seconded by Larry J. Brown); PASSED 6-0; ayes: Crystal McQueen, SMITH, Tracy Moore, Larry J. Brown, Amy Robinson, Delores Martin; nays: none — the draft minutes, packet pp. 6–10
to approve an application for the agency’s Paint Grant in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the property located at 710 Carissa Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922 and to authorize the City Manager to execute a Paint Grant Agreement (moved by Larry J. Brown, seconded by Delores Martin); PASSED 6-0; ayes: Crystal McQueen, SMITH, Tracy Moore, Larry J. Brown, Amy Robinson, Delores Martin; nays: none — the draft minutes, packet pp. 6–10
to approve an application for the Beautification Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $500 for the property located at 710 Carissa Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922 and to authorize the City Manager to execute a Beautification Grant Agreement (moved by Tracy Moore, seconded by SMITH); PASSED 6-0; ayes: Crystal McQueen, SMITH, Tracy Moore, Larry J. Brown, Amy Robinson, Delores Martin; nays: none — the draft minutes, packet pp. 6–10
to add a discussion for the RICHES program to the next agenda along with information on pricing (moved by SMITH, seconded by Amy Robinson); PASSED 6-0; ayes: Crystal McQueen, SMITH, Tracy Moore, Larry J. Brown, Amy Robinson, Delores Martin; nays: none — the draft minutes, packet pp. 6–10
to adjourn by (moved by Larry J. Brown, seconded by Amy Robinson); PASSED 6-0; ayes: MQUEEN, SMITH, Tracy Moore, Larry J. Brown, Amy Robinson, Delores Martin; nays: none — the draft minutes, packet pp. 6–10

Money named in the minutes' motions (what each motion did with the amount, in its own words)

$1,000 — CRA: in draft minutes not approved as written (not counted as adopted): decided in an adopted motion — authorized up to (a spending limit, not an amount spent). “approve an application for the agency’s Paint Grant in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the property located at 710 Carissa Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922 and to authorize the City Manager to execute a Paint Grant Agreement” (motion result: PASSED; the draft minutes printed for approval in the 2026-07-20 agenda packet (2420_Diamond_Squar; fiscal period not recorded) (draft minutes printed in the City's agenda packet of 2026-07-20, pp. 6–10; approved with amendments by the Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency according to the draft minutes of 2026-07-20, whose own approval is recorded in later draft minutes but not yet confirmed in the City's approved minutes; the amendment text is not in these records (the approving motion: “approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026, with a correction on Page 3”))
$500 — CRA: in draft minutes not approved as written (not counted as adopted): decided in an adopted motion — authorized up to (a spending limit, not an amount spent). “approve an application for the Beautification Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $500 for the property located at 710 Carissa Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922 and to authorize the City Manager to execute a Beautification Grant Agreement” (motion result: PASSED; the draft minutes printed for approval in the 2026-07-20 agenda packet (2420_Diamond_Squar; fiscal period not recorded) (draft minutes printed in the City's agenda packet of 2026-07-20, pp. 6–10; approved with amendments by the Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency according to the draft minutes of 2026-07-20, whose own approval is recorded in later draft minutes but not yet confirmed in the City's approved minutes; the amendment text is not in these records (the approving motion: “approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026, with a correction on Page 3”))

Draft minutes, as printed in a later agenda packet

Source: 2420_Diamond_Square_Full_Agenda_07_20_2026.pdf, the agenda packet of the 2026-07-20 meeting, packet pp. 6–10; lines 163–355 of the City's text of that file. The packet's own page footers are left out below.

Read the draft minutes

MINUTES
CITY OF COCOA
DIAMOND SQUARE CRA
REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency was held on
June 15, 2026, at the Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center, 415 Stone Street, Cocoa, FL, as
publicly noticed.

I. Call to Order
Chairperson McQueen called the meeting to order at 6:01p.m.
Invocation: Chairperson McQueen provided the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance: Chairperson McQueen led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of
the United States of America.

ROLL CALL:
Crystal McQueen Chairperson
Angelia Smith Vice Chairperson
Larry Brown Agency Member
Jackie Isom Agency Member
Tracy Moore Agency Member
Amy Robinson Agency Member
Delores Martin Agency Member
Joseph Colombo Agency Attorney
Peyton Fink Recording Secretary

PRESENT:
Crystal McQueen Chairperson
Angelia Smith Vice Chairperson
Larry Brown Agency Member
Tracy Moore Agency Member
Amy Robinson Agency Member
Delores Martin Agency Member
Peyton Fink Recording Secretary

ABSENT: Agency Member Isom, Agency Attorney Colombo (Arrived late).

STAFF PRESENT: Community Services Director Neuterman and Community Services
Manager Justiniano.

II. Approval of Agenda and Minutes:

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AGENDA:
Agenda - Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026.
*MOTION by Agency Member BROWN; SECONDED by Agency Member ROBINSON
to approve the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026, as written.
AYES: MCQUEEN, SMITH, MOORE, BROWN, ROBINSON, MARTIN
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)
MINUTES:
Minutes- Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026
*MOTION by Agency Member ROBINSON; SECONDED by Agency Member BROWN
to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026, as written.
AYES: MCQUEEN, SMITH, MOORE, BROWN, ROBINSON, MARTIN
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)
III. Delegations:
1. Anita Gibson spoke on what she believes is an issue with the garbage on a property on
West Railroad Avenue. Mrs. Gibson then publicly thanked Director Neuterman and
the City Manager for their help with an issue she was having that has now been
resolved. She then wondered about trash pickups. Community Service s Manager
Justiniano responded to the issue regarding trash on West Railroad Avenue by
explaining that there is an abatement process with a contractor and the property owner
has until the 20th but with it being a Saturday, the property will be looked at on the
22nd. If it is not cleared up by the property owner, then the abatement contractor will
be contacted. As for the trash pickup, there is information on the Waste Management
website, but bulk pickup is every other week.

IV. Presentations:

V. Action Items:
1. Request Agency approval for an application for the agency’s Paint Grant Program in
an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the property located at 710 Carissa Ave, Cocoa,
FL 32922 and to authorize the City Manager to execute a Paint Program Agreement.
Director Neuterman gave a description of the agenda item. The applicant has met the
requirements of the application, so staff are seeking agency approval.
A motion to approve was made by Agency Member Brown and seconded by Agency
Member Martin.
*MOTION by Agency Member BROWN; SECONDED by Agency Member MARTIN
to approve an application for the agency’s Paint Grant in an amount not to exceed
$1,000 for the property located at 710 Carissa Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922 and to authorize
the City Manager to execute a Paint Grant Agreement.

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AYES: MCQUEEN, SMITH, MOORE, BROWN, ROBINSON, MARTIN.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)
2. Request Agency approval for an application to the Beautification Grant Program in an
amount not to exceed $500 for the property located at 710 Carissa Avenue, Cocoa, FL
32922 and to authorize the City Manager to execute a Beautification Grant Agreement.
Director Neuterman gave a description of the item. The applicant has met the
requirements of the application, so staff are seeking agency approval.
A motion was made by Agency Member Moore and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Smith.
*MOTION by Agency Member MOORE; SECONDED by Vice Chairperson SMITH to
approve an application for the Beautification Grant Program in an amount not to exceed
$500 for the property located at 710 Carissa Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922 and to authorize
the City Manager to execute a Beautification Grant Agreement.
AYES: MCQUEEN, SMITH, MOORE, BROWN, ROBINSON, MARTIN.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)
VI. Attorney’s Report:

VII. Updates and Staff Report:
1. There was discussion regarding the budget for next year and when suggestions will be
coming back to the board. Director Neuterman stated that it will be going back as part
of our budget request, and additional suggestions will need to be provided at the next
meeting if the other agency members agree to have that discussion.
2. Agency Member Brown requested that there be more signage advertising when
DSCRA meetings will be taking place. He also asked for an update on Fiske Blvd.
Director Neuterman responded that there is a pedestrian crosswalk that is in the process
of being completed but it needs to go through FDOT approval. On the website it is
stated that it will be in place by September. Director Neuterman then gave an update
on the homes. 1 house was sol d and the homeowners have moved in; they are Cocoa
residents and are excited to be in the neighborhood. The homes are estimated to take
90-120 day per house from the time concrete is poured until it is sold. In addition to
these homes, Lennar will be contributing money to a new park and playground on the
property of the Harry T. Moore Center.
(Agency Attorney Colombo arrived)
3. The Chairperson wondered if the sign for the female veterans was up, Director
Neuterman responded that we are working with Habitat on it.
4. Director Neuterman shared that we are still working on signage in Virginia Park
5. Agency Member Robinson wondered if there was any information about purchasing
the lots in Provost Park, Director Neuterman responded by saying that there are no
updates at the moment.
6. Agency Member Moore spoke about Emma Jewel’s recent passing and made a
suggestion for the next agenda which is the RICHES program. This program will allow

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members of the community to share their family history in an archived way. Director
Neuterman responded that staff will look into the RICHES program as it is part of the
DSCRA Plan which is required for all project proposals because if something is not in
the plan the agency will need to agree to make changes to it to suit what is being
proposed. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Smith and seconded by Agency
Member Robinson to add the RICHES program to the next agenda. This was amended
by Agency Member Moore who would like the motion to also include pricing. The
motion passed unanimously.

*MOTION by Vice Chairperson SMITH; SECONDED by Agency Member ROBINSON
to add a discussion for the RICHES program to the next agenda along with information
on pricing.
AYES: MCQUEEN, SMITH, MOORE, BROWN, ROBINSON, MARTIN.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)
7. There was discussion regar ding whether there c ould be more allotment for youth
activities. Director Neuterman pointed out that most programs funded by the Diamond
Square CRA are y outh related. It is always possible to add programs, but the board
would need to find one in the Diamond Square plan that we can fund. As for the
Summer Camp program , if the number of st udents causes th e total to go over the
amount that the agency agreed to pay for the program then they can vote to raise it. So,
if there are any students on the waiting list for the summer progra m, the Parks and
Recreation Superintendent will need to bring it to staff. Agency Member Moore also
pointed out that there is a discretionary fund, and the board can use those for activities.
8. Director Neuterman pointed out that a new budget will begin on October 1st, and there
will be an election in November that can affect the budget. She advises everyone to
educate themselves on this election and how it can affect the budget. Agency Member
Moore added that we need to be more creative about what we fund in the future because
funds we use can be affected by this election.
9. Director Neuterman spoke about Mrs. Collins passing. She worked with her on the
board and she is grateful for he r. The Diamond Square CRA will continue to create
positive change.
10. The Mayor also spoke on Mrs. Collins passing by stating that the Collins family would
like to thank everyone and they will be donating more artifacts to the museum. He also
mentioned that he was at the meeting in luau of Board Liaison Goins, and he asked that
everyone keep his mother in their prayers.
VIII. Next Meeting Date:
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Diamond Square Community Redevelopment
Agency will be on Monday, July 20th, at 6:00 pm at the Cocoa City Hall unless a business
need arises earlier.
IX. Adjournment
*MOTION by Agency Member BROWN to adjourn by; SECONDED by Agency
Member ROBINSON.

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YES: MQUEEN, SMITH, MOORE, BROWN, ROBINSON, MARTIN.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:45 p.m.

__________________________
Crystal McQueen, Chairperson
Respectfully Submitted by:
______________________________
Peyton Fink, Recording Secretary