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CRA Advisory Committee Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CRA ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, IN FORT PIERCE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Charlie Frank Matthews, Chair; Al Johnson; Hoyt Murphy, Jr.; Plythe Freedman; Michael Brown, Jr.; Kristina Gibbons; Sabrina Taylor; Carolyn Mann-Lurry
- Absent:
- Ellen Mancini
- Staff Present:
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- Sara Delgado, Administrative Assistant
- Shyanne Helms, Communication/Economic Development Manager
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes from the March 17, 2021 Meeting
Motion was made by Kristina Gibbons, and seconded by Al Johnson
- AYE:
- Al Johnson, Carolyn Mann-Lurry, Hoyt Murphy, Jr., Kristina Gibbons, Michael Brown, Jr., Plythe Freedman, Sabrina Taylor, Chair Charlie Frank Matthews
- Other:
- Ellen Mancini (ABSENT)
Passed
4.
CHAIRMAN VIEWPOINTS
1. Be prepared to be in high gear to start advertising som surplus property each month.
2. This board is a Government Board and communication is important. Call in to say you won't make it to the meeting. It is considered and excuse if you call in, but if you don't, it is an absence. Try to always arrive on time.
2. This board is a Government Board and communication is important. Call in to say you won't make it to the meeting. It is considered and excuse if you call in, but if you don't, it is an absence. Try to always arrive on time.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
FPRA Meeting Follow-up
Shyanne Harnage updated the board on the FPRA meeting. Thee FPRA board approved the recommendations regarding 414 Avenue D, the Bid was awarded to 5-Star Car Repair. The interlocal agreement was passed for the Smart City Initiative, electronic kiosks that will be located throughout downtown. A streetscape and landscape improvement proposal was well-received as well. The parklet program is coming to an end on April 29. The property at 2902 Avenue D. The vacant lot behind Percy Peek Gymnasium was presented to the FPRA as well. They requested to speak to Indian River State College to find out if they had any ideas for the property.
b.
1st Floor of Sunrise Center RFP
The 1st floor of the Sunrise Center is 4,000 sqft. and the RFP is being prepared to go before the FPRA in June. The board discussed different options of businesses that could take over the space. The board suggested a bookstore or a pharmacy would be a good option.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Disposal of FPRA Surplus Property - 321 N 13th Street - PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF
b.
Disposal of FPRA Surplus Property - 1409 Avenue J - PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF
c.
Disposal of FPRA Surplus Property - Dundas Court - 2403-711-0001-000-3 - PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF
d.
Disposal of FPRA Surplus Property - Dundas Court - 2410-604-0156-000-7 - PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF
e.
Disposal of FPRA Surplus Property - 2002 Avenue M - PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF
f.
Redevelopment of Vacant Parcel at 9th Street and Orange Avenue
The property is next to St. Anastacia which Lindsay School of the Arts is now leasing. They originally submitted a site plan with surface parking, but it was suggested to come up with other ideas since the property is on the side of the road. Shyanne asked if they agree with putting the property out for proposals to see what ideas come forward and the board agreed.
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT
8.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
9.
ADJOURNMENT