C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, July 11, 2022 - 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 July 11, 2022, Conference Agenda Meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Arnold Gaines, Commissioner
- Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Tanya Earley, City Attorney
4.
New Business
a.
Presentation of Proposed FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget, FPRA Budget and Enterprise Fund Budgets
Finance Director, Johnna Morris gave the presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 General Fund Budget, FPRA Budget, and Enterprise Funds Budgets. Commissioners questioned the building budget as someone from the public asked them about the increases, Building Official, Paul Thomas responded with all the new projects coming to the City there is an increased need from the building staff. The Commissioners discussed their involvement with the department heads and their budgets.
b.
Proposed FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program
City Engineer, Jack Andrews, gave the presentation for the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program. Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson asked about the funds for these projects and Mr. Andrews responded it is multiple different funds for each project depending on what they are doing at each location.
c.
American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update
City Manager Nick Mimms gave the American Rescue Plan Act Funding update and Grants Administrator, Brittany Marinello gave the new Housing Program update. The Commissioners mentioned getting this information out to the public. This information is available under the Grants tab on the City of Fort Pierce website also in-person workshops will be starting in August.
d.
Recreational Programs Expansion
Public Works Director, Mike Reals, gave the Recreational Programs Expansion presentation. Commissioner Curtis Johnson asked about the volunteers for these programs, Mr. Reals responded all volunteers must go through a background check through HR, and they then become official City volunteers. Commissioner Gaines mentioned the volunteers should have training on how to address the mental health concerns of the children they are coaching and asked if they can look into adding lacrosse to the recreational programs list. Mr. Reals responded they need a volunteer who can coach a lacrosse team. Commissioner Gaines commended the Chief of Police for her support with the female kids he coaches. Commissioner Perona asked about the fees that are charged and if they cover the operations of the programs and Mr. Reals responded not all of them are completely covered under the fees.
e.
Discussion regarding City Commission meeting start time at the request of Mayor Hudson.
Mayor Hudson presented the discussion regarding the City Commission meeting start time. The Commissioners agreed on having a consistent start time. Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson prefers the meetings to be earlier. They came to an agreement to create a resolution for moving the start time of the meetings to 5:05 P.M.
f.
Sponsorship/Donation Policy
City Manager, Nick Mimms, presented the Sponsorship/ Donation Policy. Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson asked for the number of sponsorships we support currently. The Commissioners agreed they need more information from Mr. Mimms before they can make a decision. Mr. Mimms will collect the list of the groups the City has sponsored.
5.
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.
No comments from the Public.
6.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
Commissioner Perona attended the Sunrise Humane Society meeting where they discussed the position the City is sponsoring. The Sunrise Theater met and discussed the children's programs that are still going on. At the Parking Committee meeting, they discussed the Walker Parking study and the future parking solutions for the downtown area. The Retirement Board did not meet.
Commissioner Gaines attended the Lincoln Park Main Street meeting and discussed the survey results, they also had the opening event for the Highway Men Museum. The Council on Aging did not meet. The Homelessness Task Force is awaiting the results of the recommendations they presented to the County Commissioners. The Treasure Coast League of Cities has a picnic on July 20 in Okeechobee.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson mentioned at the Main Street meeting they discussed the 3 new businesses that opened in the downtown area and all the events they host.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson mentioned the Fire Board had a very short meeting. The TPO and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Boards did not meet.
Mayor Hudson discussed the FPUA Board meeting and that they developed materials to help customers understand the increase in the PCA, to understand what is behind it, how to reduce your usage, the budget pay option, and information on the local organizations that can assist with your utility bill.
Commissioner Gaines attended the Lincoln Park Main Street meeting and discussed the survey results, they also had the opening event for the Highway Men Museum. The Council on Aging did not meet. The Homelessness Task Force is awaiting the results of the recommendations they presented to the County Commissioners. The Treasure Coast League of Cities has a picnic on July 20 in Okeechobee.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson mentioned at the Main Street meeting they discussed the 3 new businesses that opened in the downtown area and all the events they host.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson mentioned the Fire Board had a very short meeting. The TPO and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Boards did not meet.
Mayor Hudson discussed the FPUA Board meeting and that they developed materials to help customers understand the increase in the PCA, to understand what is behind it, how to reduce your usage, the budget pay option, and information on the local organizations that can assist with your utility bill.
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 Linda Hudson adjourned the meeting at 12:32 P.M.