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CRA Advisory Committee Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CRA ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022, IN FORT PIERCE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Sabrina Taylor called the meeting to order at 2:01PM.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Al Johnson; Hoyt Murphy, Jr.; Michael Brown, Jr.; Sabrina Taylor; Phil Thompson
- Absent:
- Carolyn Mann-Lurry; Daniel Lee; Brandon Nobile
- Staff Present:
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- Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist
- Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager
Motion was made by Michael Brown, Jr., and seconded by Hoyt Murphy, Jr. to excuse the absense of Carolyn Mann-Lurry. She informed staff that she could not attend the meeting.
- AYE:
- Al Johnson, Hoyt Murphy, Jr., Michael Brown, Jr., Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
Passed
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the minutes from the August 3, 2022, Regular CRA Committee meeting.
Motion was made by Al Johnson, and seconded by Michael Brown, Jr. to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2022, Regular CRA Committee meeting.
- AYE:
- Al Johnson, Hoyt Murphy, Jr., Michael Brown, Jr., Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
Passed
4.
CHAIRMAN VIEWPOINTS
Chairwoman Taylor gave a thank you to the committee members for their commitment. Explained that she is mindful of their time and will not waste their time for a meeting when there are no actionable items to review.
5.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Orange Ave Corridor Association update by Pat Murphy
Pat Murphy gave an overview of their last meeting of the Orange Ave Corridor Association. He was very grateful for the proactive approach that Anna Diaz, Code Enforcement Officer, is taking to the Orange Avenue corridor. So far, the association has had some great success. He asked Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, to provide an update on the Orange Avenue.
Ms. Harnage explained that she FPRA now has some funds to spend, and she presented a Project Based Budget to the FPRA Board in July. She explained that $50,000 were for the Orange Avenue Paint Program. She also informed the committee that the FPRA has agreed to contribute 500K for rehabilitation of the Old St. Anastasia School.
Pat Murphy and Sabrina Taylor will provide an update regarding the Orange Avenue Corridor Association at the December FPRA meeting.
Ms. Harnage explained that she FPRA now has some funds to spend, and she presented a Project Based Budget to the FPRA Board in July. She explained that $50,000 were for the Orange Avenue Paint Program. She also informed the committee that the FPRA has agreed to contribute 500K for rehabilitation of the Old St. Anastasia School.
Pat Murphy and Sabrina Taylor will provide an update regarding the Orange Avenue Corridor Association at the December FPRA meeting.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Downtown Fort Pierce Master Plan Presentation
George Kramer and Carrie Reed, S&ME, provided a presentation on the proposed Downtown Master Plan.
Committee discussion included the elimination of the Southbound turning lane at US 1 and Avenue A. The committee also discussed their concern for the homeless loitering at the new proposed the parks
Committee discussion included the elimination of the Southbound turning lane at US 1 and Avenue A. The committee also discussed their concern for the homeless loitering at the new proposed the parks
Motion was made by Michael Brown, Jr., and seconded by Al Johnson to recommend the acceptance of the Downtown Master Plan to the FPRA Board.
- AYE:
- Al Johnson, Hoyt Murphy, Jr., Michael Brown, Jr., Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
Passed
b.
Discussion of the Downtown Parking Lot - 102 N. Indian River Drive
Committee member Mike Brown Jr. explained that the parking lot at 102 N. Indian River Drive is in desperate need of repairs.
Committee discussion included suggestions for enhancements such as resurfacing and reconfiguring the parking spaces of the parking lot located at 102 N. Indian River Drive (Parking lot behind 2nd Street Bistro/Thirsty Turtle). The committee is also recommending better solutions to the smelly dumpsters and landscaping.
Committee discussion included suggestions for enhancements such as resurfacing and reconfiguring the parking spaces of the parking lot located at 102 N. Indian River Drive (Parking lot behind 2nd Street Bistro/Thirsty Turtle). The committee is also recommending better solutions to the smelly dumpsters and landscaping.
Motion was made by Michael Brown, Jr., and seconded by Phil Thompson to approve recommendation to the FPRA Board.
- AYE:
- Al Johnson, Hoyt Murphy, Jr., Michael Brown, Jr., Phil Thompson, Sabrina Taylor
Passed
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comments.
8.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Ms. Harnage provided an update on Kings Landing and Fisherman’s Wharf project.
Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist, provided an update on S. 5th Street
Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist, provided an update on S. 5th Street
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Taylor adjourned the meeting at 3:00PM.