C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, September 9, 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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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Absent:
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- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Reginald Sessions, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Peter Sweeney, City Attorney
Commissioner Perona arrived at 9:07.
Commissioner Sessions arrived at 9:08.
Commissioner Alexander left the meeting at approximately 9:30.
Commissioner Sessions arrived at 9:08.
Commissioner Alexander left the meeting at approximately 9:30.
4.
New Business
a.
Review of proposed RFP for the management of the animal shelter located at Savannah Road and contract and lease updates.
Peggy Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager, provided an update on the Human Society Service Contract indicating it will expire on September 30, 2019 and will not be renewed. Additionally, she discussed the current conditions of the facility located at Savannah Road which are not good and potentially dangerous, which is the basis of terminating the lease. The notice of termination of the facility lease has been served on the Humane Society as directed by the City Commission.
Ms. Arraiz reviewed the key points of the draft RFP which seeks to secure an operator for the animal shelter and an unified service agreement with St. Lucie County and Port St. Lucie. Discussion items included maintenance responsibilities, length of contract term, and liaison with future operator. Significant discussion ensued regarding who would serve as the evaluation committee, whether it was a committee made up of professional staff and representatives from the partnership jurisdictions or would the City Commission serve as the evaluation committee.
The final RFP will come back to the City Commission in October for a vote and at that time, the Commission will also be asked to establish the evaluation committee.
Ms. Arraiz reviewed the key points of the draft RFP which seeks to secure an operator for the animal shelter and an unified service agreement with St. Lucie County and Port St. Lucie. Discussion items included maintenance responsibilities, length of contract term, and liaison with future operator. Significant discussion ensued regarding who would serve as the evaluation committee, whether it was a committee made up of professional staff and representatives from the partnership jurisdictions or would the City Commission serve as the evaluation committee.
The final RFP will come back to the City Commission in October for a vote and at that time, the Commission will also be asked to establish the evaluation committee.
5.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
Commissioner Perona reported that the Fire District adopted a new budget and is currently looking for a new Clerk/Treasurer.
Commissioner Sessions had no report.
Commissioner Johnson indicated that the Regional Planning Council would be discussing quiet zones and Fort Pierce Mainstreet was doing very well.
Mayor Hudson shared that student health screenings are being held on November 9 at the Health Department, and she is working with Commissioner Bartz on transportation for Fort Pierce students unable to get to their appointments. FPUA now has the PCA at -8.00. The Port Advisory Committee meeting is coming up and she will share the dates with the Commission.
Commissioner Sessions had no report.
Commissioner Johnson indicated that the Regional Planning Council would be discussing quiet zones and Fort Pierce Mainstreet was doing very well.
Mayor Hudson shared that student health screenings are being held on November 9 at the Health Department, and she is working with Commissioner Bartz on transportation for Fort Pierce students unable to get to their appointments. FPUA now has the PCA at -8.00. The Port Advisory Committee meeting is coming up and she will share the dates with the Commission.
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.
There were no comments from the public.
7.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m.