C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, November 12, 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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- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Absent:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, 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 9:02 a.m.
Commissioner Alexander arrived at 9:09 a.m.
Commissioner Alexander arrived at 9:09 a.m.
4.
New Business
a.
Quarterly update of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list
Jack Andrews, City Engineer, provided an update on the City's Capital Improvement Program, to include the completion of Moore's Creek Boat Ramp. Projects under construction include: Ohio Avenue realignment, 7th Street reconstruction, Avenues A & B reconstruction, Melody Lane seawall replacement, Marian fuel dock support building, and Surfside Park Neighborhood drainage improvements. Several other projects are upcoming as well.
b.
Update on engineering design and review of Observation Deck for the SR A1A North Bridge Replacement
Jack Andrews, City Engineer, provided an update on the design and review of the Observation Deck for the SR A1A North Bridge Replacement. The Commission consensus was to work with FDOT for city maintenance of the access road to the observation deck, but not to include the rail crossing. They requested clarification as to the city's responsibility with costs following input from Public Works.
c.
Update on the activities of the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board by current board members.
Luke Crogan, Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board Strategic Planning Committee reported that they are looking at ticket sales and trends and Ms. Engle is embracing their recommendations. Erick Gill, Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board Capital Improvement Committee reported that they are gathering numbers for what they anticipate are needed capital improvements for the theater. Overall, the Advisory Board indicated that they are working well and that the Sunrise Theatre staff have been actively participating and contributing to their efforts.
d.
Presentation of programming efforts and 2019-20 Season Update.
Sharon Engle, Sunrise Theatre Director, described their plan for programming for the upcoming season. She is happy to report that they are expanding their reach and diversifying their programs to appeal to a greater audience.
e.
Annual review of Board and Committee assignments for the Mayor and Commissioners.
The commissioners discussed their appointments and Commissioner Perona agreed to replace Mayor Hudson on the Fort Pierce Port Advisory Committee. All other appointments remained the same.
5.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
Commissioner Perona indicated that both the Fire Board and Retirement Board are going well.
Commissioner Alexander reported that there with challenges with the Council on Aging and transportation services and that the county may be using an outside service.
Mayor Hudson indicated that the power cost adjustment is now at negative 10; she also toured the new solar facility. The Roundtable is hosted the Jessica Clinton heart screening and they saw 650 children.
Commissioner Alexander reported that there with challenges with the Council on Aging and transportation services and that the county may be using an outside service.
Mayor Hudson indicated that the power cost adjustment is now at negative 10; she also toured the new solar facility. The Roundtable is hosted the Jessica Clinton heart screening and they saw 650 children.
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 was no public comment.
7.
Adjournment
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.
Mayor Hudson adjourned the meeting at 10:46 a.m.