Mr. Mimms introduced Mrs. Nicole Fogarty. Mrs. Fogarty summarized the bills from the 2021 legislative session that impacts local government. 

Mr. Mimms introduced Mr. Michael Brodrick who presented the parking committee’s recommendations.
Mayor Linda Hudson asked if everyone was in agreement with the recommendations. Accepting the information as presented.
Mr. Broderick stated they have created brochures to distribute to help navigate the parking in downtown. They will digitize the brochure to communicate with the public. Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson asked about branding, like a QR code to link to the website or app to pull up important information.
 

Mr. Michael Broderick, Ms. Rebeca Guerra, and Mrs. Charlene Adair presented the Vacation Rental / Short Term Rental Task Force recommendations and options.
Mayor Linda Hudson mentioned she is in favor of the Hybrid approach.
Commissioner Perona stated he wants the process to be streamlined.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson asked about the items coming to the planning board. Ms. Guerra mentioned the 3 documents that will be going before the planning board the first is a text amendment to chapter 125 the zoning ordinance, the second is a text amendment to section 22 to create the registration process for short term vacation rentals, and the third is a resolution to create the fees.

Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson discussed the lease of Little Jim’s Bait & Tackle Shop and the issues they are having with septic. Marina Manager Dean Kubitschek mentioned City Engineers are working with Culpepper and Terpening on a proposal to bore under the river to Stan Blum boat ramp area; this would be a long term solution with little to no maintenance.  They have met with FPU and SLC Utilities to ensure they will do what they need on their end.
Mr. Mimms stated it is not an issue to work with the tenant and the repair can be expedited.

Commissioner Curtis Johnson mentioned the Arts & Culture Advisory Board has not met their attendance requirements every month. They have not met within the last three months. They are also having issues with the staffing in the committee. Mr. Mimms mentioned their action plans were annual ones. Ms. Scott mentioned the Board member resigning, partnering with Saint Lucie County art Board, and the meetings that were canceled during the pandemic. They started meetings back up in January, February, and March 2021. Curtis Johnson mentioned the voids on the Board needs to be filled. City Clerk Linda Cox stated there are 2 vacancies in the Board. There is no Chairperson. Mr. Curtis Johnson said Ms. Scott was the one who would call the meetings to order, so her position needs to be filled as well. Mr. Mimms asked if we will advertise to fill the vacancies? Mrs. Cox stated Commissioner Perona has his appointed member and the Board has an appointed member to fill. Mr. Mimms will have staff assigned to the committee to ensure their direction.
 

Mayor Linda Hudson started off the performance review of City Manager Nick Mimms by stating many of his accomplishments are because of his drive and focus. She mentioned wanting him to have a 5% salary increase along with the yearly 4% increase. She also mentioned his effort put together a plan with structure on the city’s homelessness issue.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson stated Mr. Mimms is accommodating, passionate, and knowledgeable. He would like to see Mr. Mimms be signed on for a number os years contract rather than the year to year contract.
Commissioner Perona stated Mr. Mimms is accomplished, takes constructive criticism well and works to fix the issues. He would like to reach out to other cities to check the rates of their City Managers to ensure we have competitive rates. He also mentioned he is beyond satisfied with Mr. Mimms work.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson mentioned Mr. Mimms innovation, willingness to adapt to changes, and how his communication has improved. He agrees with the Mayors proposed salary increase.
 

Mayor Linda Hudson started off the performance review of City Clerk Linda Cox by stating she would like to increase the salary as the job requirements have steadily changed from the time Mrs. Cox was hired. She mentioned Mrs. Cox has completed City Clerk certification and graduate work in local government management. She suggests a 10% increase along with the yearly 4% increase.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson agrees with the salary increase the Mayor proposed as the City Clerk and her office is the point of contact with the public.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson also agrees with the proposed salary increase. He mentioned she handles the commissioner schedules and is very accommodating and helpful. He stated the city needs to invest in her team, be competitive in pay, and have solid staff. Mrs. Cox mentioned she is taking a Florida Public Records Management Certification course.
Commissioner Perona stated she is the face of the city, she is friendly, and approachable. He supports the proposed salary increase.

Mayor Linda Hudson started off the performance review of City Attorney Pete Sweeney by stating he will be missed, but she appreciates his helpfulness.
Commissioner Perona stated Mr. Sweeney is engaging and has the capability to make things easily understandable.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson mentioned his factual direction.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson appreciates his expertise in answering of his questions.
 

Pat Murphy
Jeanne Johansen
Terry Schaffer
 

Commissioner Perona spoke on the Parking Committee and how they are here for function. Regarding the Retirement Board, he mentioned the markets that were down have recovered. Regarding the TDC he mentioned the relationship with Treasure Coast Sport Commission about the recent Olympic pretrials that went well.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson mentioned the Lincon Park Committee meeting about Northwest Pioneer Park Statue, excited to make the move to the Means Court facilities and how they are consistent with meetings. He stated the TPO board meetings have been uneventful. He mentioned the Fire Board he is a part of hosted him for a 12 hour shift and it opened his eyes to what is happening in the city and how he hopes the grants for the mental health will help the citizens of the city.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson spoke on DBA board and how they are helping attract people to the downtown area. He spoke on how he will have to review the last meeting of the TPO board. He mentioned there was a change in leadership on the Main Street board Sue Dannahower resigned now Brett Reynolds is the president and they are looking for a marketing assistant.
He spoke on the Retirement Board how it is important to get the reports and that they have no chairman.
Mayor Linda Hudson spoke on the Council on Aging how they need to present their marketing campaign to the City Commission. She spoke on the Fire Board how they are building a new fire station to become the new base of operations. She mentioned the FMIT meeting and the rate increase of 5% on property tax and casualty insurance. She spoke on the Housing Authority and how there is a new interim director Rosetta Bartel and there is one vacancy on the board. She mentioned the Treasure Coast League of Cities and how she went to the meeting, she is now a part of the Finance and Personnel Committee. They will be going over the communication service tax, property tax, equitable property tax measures, and the local business tax.

Mayor Linda Hudson adjourned the meeting at 2:26 pm