C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, March 11, 2019 - 9:00 a.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Absent:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Reginald Sessions, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Peter Sweeney, City Attorney
Commissioner Sessions arrived at 10:28 a.m.
4.
New Business
a.
Review of Code Enforcement Fines / Liens Process
Peggy Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager, provided an overview of how fines and liens are handled, the role of the Special Magistrate, described the "Fast Track" reduction request process, and the various citations that are issued by Code Enforcement. The overall goal of Code is to bring properties into complinace to create a city where all would like to live.
b.
Presentation on Solid Waste Collection Options
Mike Reals, Public Works Director, provided an overview of the current condition of sanitation collection in the downtown area. Consensus was to move forward with the construction of the concrete dumpster enclosures and develop a financing plan for the underground collection system as well.
c.
Moore's Creek Linear Park erosion update.
Jack Andrews, City Engineer, provided an update on the erosion issues along Moore's Creek. He indicated that the City is partnering with FEMA to make needed repairs and improvements to mitigate the erosion problems.
d.
Evaluation of a requested crosswalk crossing Seaway Drive at Fernandina Street.
Jack Andrews, City Engineer, addressed a request to evaluate the need for a crosswalk to be located on Seaway Drive at Fernandina Street. Consensus was that staff should return in 90 to 120 days with a new concept for review by the Commission.
e.
Review of proposed loading zone located on the south side of Orange Avenue east of 2nd Street.
Jack Andrews, City Engineer, discussed the establishment of a new loading zone along Orange Avenue to address the needs and concerns of downtown businesses.
f.
Annual Summary of Activities of Board & Committees
Nick Mimms, City Manager, indicated that an annual summary of activities of the City Boards and Committees has been prepared and is available for the Commission.
5.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
6.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Mario Wilcox
7.
Adjournment
Mayor Hudson adjourned the meeting at 11:11 a.m.