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CITY OF FORT PIERCE CRA ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
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CRA Advisory Committee Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CRA ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022, IN FORT PIERCE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Sabrina Taylor; Carolyn Mann-Lurry; Phil Thompson; Daniel Lee; Brandon Nobile
- Absent:
- Al Johnson; Hoyt Murphy, Jr.; Michael Brown, Jr.
- Staff Present:
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- Miriam Garcia , Redevelopment Specialist
- Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager
Motion was made by Brandon Nobile, and seconded by Carolyn Mann-Lurry to excuse Michael Brown Jr., Al Johnson, and Hoyt Murphy's absence.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Carolyn Mann-Lurry, Daniel Lee, Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
Passed
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes from the April 6, 2022 Meeting
Motion was made by Brandon Nobile, and seconded by Phil Thompson to approve the minutes from the April 6, 2022, Meeting.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Carolyn Mann-Lurry, Daniel Lee, Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
- Other:
- Al Johnson (ABSENT), Hoyt Murphy, Jr. (ABSENT), Michael Brown, Jr. (ABSENT)
Passed
4.
CHAIRMAN VIEWPOINTS
Chairwomen Taylor advised that at the City of Fort Pierce downtown Master Plan workshop, she was able to voice the work of the committee and its future contribution to the improvement of downtown, peacock corridors all the way down 25th street. Ms. Taylor inquired Ms. Harnage on the outcome of the community input in these workshops.
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, stated that the online feedback was great, and it involved an interactive map that allowed engagement. The in-person workshop was held in three sessions and there was great input from the community. All that feedback will be used to create short term goal that the city can accomplish.
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, stated that the online feedback was great, and it involved an interactive map that allowed engagement. The in-person workshop was held in three sessions and there was great input from the community. All that feedback will be used to create short term goal that the city can accomplish.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
There is no old business.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Review and make recommendation for Interior Uplift Grants
Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist, gave a brief presentation on the Interior Uplift Grant Application. She explained that the criteria were updated to be more definitive per the advice of the City Manager. Miriam went over the top scoring applicant in accordance with the new evaluation criteria, which included the following :
- 616 Atlantic Ave
- 118 N 9th ST
- 709 5th St
- 300 S 6th
Motion was made by Brandon Nobile, and seconded by Phil Thompson to approve recommendation of 616 Atlantic Ave for the Interior Uplift Grant.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Carolyn Mann-Lurry, Daniel Lee, Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
- Other:
- Al Johnson (ABSENT), Hoyt Murphy, Jr. (ABSENT), Michael Brown, Jr. (ABSENT)
Passed
Motion was made by Daniel Lee, and seconded by Brandon Nobile
to approve recommendation of 118 N 9th St. for the Interior Uplift Grant.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Carolyn Mann-Lurry, Daniel Lee, Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
- Other:
- Al Johnson (ABSENT), Hoyt Murphy, Jr. (ABSENT), Michael Brown, Jr. (ABSENT)
Passed
Motion was made by Daniel Lee, and seconded by Carolyn Mann-Lurry to approve recommendation of 709 S 5th St. for the Interior Uplift Grant.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Carolyn Mann-Lurry, Daniel Lee, Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
- Other:
- Al Johnson (ABSENT), Hoyt Murphy, Jr. (ABSENT), Michael Brown, Jr. (ABSENT)
Passed
Motion was made by Brandon Nobile, and seconded by Daniel Lee to approve recommendation of 710 Orange Ave for the Interior Uplift Grant.
- AYE:
- Brandon Nobile, Carolyn Mann-Lurry, Daniel Lee, Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
- Other:
- Al Johnson (ABSENT), Hoyt Murphy, Jr. (ABSENT), Michael Brown, Jr. (ABSENT)
Passed
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
8.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Chairwomen Taylor commented that she will not be able to be at the FPRA meeting the following week, and she would like to provide a quarterly update at the August FPRA meeting.
Committee Member asked when the Master plan will be coming out and an updated-on Fisherman's wharf.
Ms. Harnage advised that it should be out in September or October. She also informed that the Fisherman's wharf project has been meeting all their benchmark and working on the site plan process now. Additionally, she advised that With the Kings landing project the Land was conveyed to the developer and moving forward.
Committee member asked about to talk of possible pedestrian bridge on US Highway 1 about 1 to 2 years ago.
Ms. Harnage advised that the group working on the master plan are in talks of creating an enhanced cross-walk one on Avenue A.
Committee Member asked when the Master plan will be coming out and an updated-on Fisherman's wharf.
Ms. Harnage advised that it should be out in September or October. She also informed that the Fisherman's wharf project has been meeting all their benchmark and working on the site plan process now. Additionally, she advised that With the Kings landing project the Land was conveyed to the developer and moving forward.
Committee member asked about to talk of possible pedestrian bridge on US Highway 1 about 1 to 2 years ago.
Ms. Harnage advised that the group working on the master plan are in talks of creating an enhanced cross-walk one on Avenue A.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwomen Taylor adjourned the meeting at 2:34 PM