MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Chairwoman Linda Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Edward Becht; Commissioner Thomas Perona
- Absent:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Reginald Sessions;
- Staff Present:
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- City Manager Robert Bradshaw
- City Attorney Robert Schwerer
- City Clerk Linda Cox
Motion was made by Commissioner Edward Becht, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to excuse Commissioner Rufus Alexander.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
Commissioner Reginald Sessions arrived at 5:37 p.m.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of Minutes from October 21, 2013 Regular Meeting.
B.
Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2014 Regular Meeting.
C.
Approval of Minutes of March 17, 2014 Special Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Edward Becht to approve the Minutes for Regular Meeting on October 21, 2013, Regular Meeting on January 21, 2014 and Special Meeting on March 17, 2014.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Edward Becht, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - none present.
6.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
A.
FPRA Financial Report for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014 - Finance Director
Ms. Gloria Johnson appeared and was available for questions and a recommendation for approval for budget amendment for fiscal year 2012-13.
Ms. Johnson stated our resources in the beginning of this fiscal year were $3,651. We have revenues of $6,376,000 and expenditures of $6,558,000 leaving current available resources of a negative $177,000. This amount does not include some revenues that currently are not recognized along with some outstanding expenditures. Once these revenues and expenditures are factored in there is a projected resource overage of $11,000.
The original budget was $5,449,260 amended to $5,705,525, this is an increase in revenues of $256,265. We also amended the expenditures to $5,705,525. Ms. Johnson also stated the Commission needs to approve the budget for fiscal year 2012-13.
Ms. Gloria Johnson appeared and was available for questions and a recommendation for approval for budget amendment for fiscal year 2012-13.
Ms. Johnson stated our resources in the beginning of this fiscal year were $3,651. We have revenues of $6,376,000 and expenditures of $6,558,000 leaving current available resources of a negative $177,000. This amount does not include some revenues that currently are not recognized along with some outstanding expenditures. Once these revenues and expenditures are factored in there is a projected resource overage of $11,000.
The original budget was $5,449,260 amended to $5,705,525, this is an increase in revenues of $256,265. We also amended the expenditures to $5,705,525. Ms. Johnson also stated the Commission needs to approve the budget for fiscal year 2012-13.
Motion was made by Commissioner Edward Becht, seconded by Commissioner Thomas Perona to approve Original Budget and Budget Amendment for fiscal year 2012-13.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Edward Becht, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
7.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Update on Clean-up Activities at the King Plant Property - City Engineer
Mr. Jack Andrews appeared with a brief update. There have been 4,200 tons of material removed from the site and hauled to the Okeechobee landfill. The design of the dig has them removing the soil to the 4.5 foot mark, just below this they found additional contaminated soil. Mr. Andrews said they have sent samples out for testing and that right now it appears the contaminated material is of a petroleum base with no evidence of PCB or arsenic. This is good news because it will enable the City to continue with disposal at the landfill. We do have a contingency fund of about $200,000 that will help with the additional amount we are going to remove, which requires approval from the Utilities Authority. Mr. Andrews stated he has been in contact with them.
Mr. Jack Andrews appeared with a brief update. There have been 4,200 tons of material removed from the site and hauled to the Okeechobee landfill. The design of the dig has them removing the soil to the 4.5 foot mark, just below this they found additional contaminated soil. Mr. Andrews said they have sent samples out for testing and that right now it appears the contaminated material is of a petroleum base with no evidence of PCB or arsenic. This is good news because it will enable the City to continue with disposal at the landfill. We do have a contingency fund of about $200,000 that will help with the additional amount we are going to remove, which requires approval from the Utilities Authority. Mr. Andrews stated he has been in contact with them.
8.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
CRA Advisory Committee Recommendations - Chairperson Charlie Frank Matthews and Vice-Chairperson Plythe Gibbons
Mr. Mimms, Chair Matthews and Vice-Chair Gibbons appeared and were available for questions and offered a recommendation to have several properties listed on the report be marketed and put on the City's website as available for purchase or development at fair market value.
Mr. Mimms, Chair Matthews and Vice-Chair Gibbons appeared and were available for questions and offered a recommendation to have several properties listed on the report be marketed and put on the City's website as available for purchase or development at fair market value.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Edward Becht to accept the CRA Advisory Committee's recommendations as presented.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
B.
Approval of Resolution No. 14-02, Authorizing and Approving a Loan of $300,000 from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) for Cleanup Costs Associated with the King Power Plant Site - City Attorney
Board Secretary, Linda Cox read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Board Attorney, Mr. Schwerer, appeared with a recommendation for approval. He stated this is the 2nd loan that the FPRA has sought and obtained from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. We are asking for approval of Resolution No. 14-02. By approving, you are authorizing the borrowing of the funds and authorizing the execution of the necessary documents to close this transaction.
Board Secretary, Linda Cox read the title of the Resolution into the record.
Board Attorney, Mr. Schwerer, appeared with a recommendation for approval. He stated this is the 2nd loan that the FPRA has sought and obtained from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. We are asking for approval of Resolution No. 14-02. By approving, you are authorizing the borrowing of the funds and authorizing the execution of the necessary documents to close this transaction.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Reginald Sessions to approve Resolution No. 14-02.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Edward Becht, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions, Chairperson Linda Hudson
Passed
C.
HDRC Percy Peek Gymnasium Presentation - Public Works Manager
Mr. Mike Reals appeared with a presentation. He stated it is our hope that we can fill this facility with our own programs and have limited available time to rent the facility, to have its sole use as a sports venue managed by the staff at the RiverWalk.
Mr. Mimms responded to Commissioner Becht that we are in the recreational business even though we do not have a recreational budget. We are doing recreational planning and we have the facilities. We need to prepare for this in the future, the community need for athletics and mentoring are not going away.
Mr. Mike Reals appeared with a presentation. He stated it is our hope that we can fill this facility with our own programs and have limited available time to rent the facility, to have its sole use as a sports venue managed by the staff at the RiverWalk.
Mr. Mimms responded to Commissioner Becht that we are in the recreational business even though we do not have a recreational budget. We are doing recreational planning and we have the facilities. We need to prepare for this in the future, the community need for athletics and mentoring are not going away.
9.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.
STAFF COMMENTS - no comments.
11.
BOARD COMMENTS - no comments.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Hudson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Chairperson Hudson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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