MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2015.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Edward Becht; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Commissioner Sessions arrived 5:33 p.m.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of Minutes from the July 20, 2015 Regular Quarterly Meeting, the September 14, 2015 Special Meeting and the October 5, 2015 Special Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve the Minutes from the July 20, 2015 Regular Quarterly Meeting, the September 14, 2015 Special Meeting and the October 5, 2015 Special Meeting.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby.
There were no comments from the public.
6.
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT
A.
Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency 4th Quarter Financial Report - Preliminary.
Ms. Johnna Morris, Interim Finance Director appeared with a brief overview of the preliminary 4th Quarter Financial Report and responded to questions as necessary.
7.
OLD BUSINESS
8.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Request approval of Cardno's proposal for Source Removal Activities for 2016 at the H.D. King Power Plant property.
Mr. Jack Andrews, City Engineer, provided a brief update on the clean up of the King Power Plant Property. The proposal being considered includes the design and build of seawall upgrades and the remaining site cleanup efforts scheduled in 2016. They will also be doing preliminary design for the walkway along Moore's Creek.
Commissioner Becht announced he would abstain from voting and filed the appropriate Form 8B.
Commissioner Becht announced he would abstain from voting and filed the appropriate Form 8B.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to accept Cardno's proposal.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Other:
- Commissioner Edward Becht (ABSTAIN)
Passed
B.
Consideration of additional Revolving Loan Funding from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council for brownfield cleanup of the H.D. King Power Plant property.
Nick Mimms, FPRA Director, reported on his recent meeting with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council upon learning that additional funds had been acquired by the Council to be used for our cleanup project. Our cleanup project is one of the highest priorities within the region.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to pursue additional financing through the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
C.
Resolution of the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency to authorize the sale of Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Certificates.
Linda W. Cox, City Clerk read FPRA Resolution 15-06 by title only into the record. Mr. Nick Mimms, FPRA Director, offered a brief report on the status of the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Certificates received by the FPRA. The proceeds of the sale of such certificates will be applied to repayment of the loans for the power plant cleanup project. Mr. Schwerer, City Attorney, recommended that the Board authorize Mr. Mimms and the City Manager to work with the City's financial consultants to determine the most optimal time to market these certificates to get the best sale price.
Consensus was to move forward with the sale of Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Certificates expeditiously.
Consensus was to move forward with the sale of Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Certificates expeditiously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve Resolution 15-06.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.
STAFF COMMENTS
No comments.
11.
BOARD COMMENTS
No comments.
12.
ADJOURNMENT - meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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