MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PARKING COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 09, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Ryan Collins called the August 09, 2023 Parking Committee meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Dan Cushman; John Heaning; Edward Dillon; Ryan Collins; Doris Tillman
- Absent:
- Gus Gutierrez; David BuShea
- Staff Present:
- Jack Andrews, City Engineer; Julie Bye, Engineering Executive Assistant; Mike Reals, Public Works Director; Brittany Meredith, Deputy City Clerk
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes from the June 14, 2023, Meeting.
Motion was made by John Heaning, seconded by Dan Cushman to approve the minutes with the corrections from the June 14, 2023 meeting.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, Doris Tillman, Edward Dillon, John Heaning, Ryan Collins
- Other:
- David BuShea (ABSENT), Gus Gutierrez (ABSENT)
Passed
4.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Parking Committee will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Parking Committee will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
No comments
5.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Update on 321 S 2nd St
Commissioner Broderick will get with the Owner of the property and find out what they are willing to do with the property.
b.
Status of Kayak Park signage
City Engineer, Jack Andrews mentioned it has been difficult to get the signs put up because the item now must go to the City Commission before he can move ahead with the installation.
c.
Update on the Gravel Parking lot on Melody Lane
The Parking Committee discussed the current purpose of this lot and what the purpose should be moving forward. They recommended to install a new sign "No Trailer Parking" except for Saturdays Farmers Market.
Motion was made by John Heaning, seconded by Dan Cushman to install a new sign that states except for Saturday Farmers Market.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, Doris Tillman, Edward Dillon, John Heaning, Ryan Collins
- Other:
- David BuShea (ABSENT), Gus Gutierrez (ABSENT)
Passed
d.
Update on the FP Resorts, LLC Lease
Public Works Director, Mike Reals presented the lease offer to the owners of the lot, and they countered the offer with 1350 a month for 18 months. The Committee asked if the City would be able to make improvements on this lot and Mr. Reals said yes, he will work with the Engineering Department.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
7.
COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS
Commissioner Broderick mentioned the City owned property east of the Square Grouper, they are discussing whether to convert it into a permanent parking lot or a park. The Parking Committee will discuss this at the next meeting.
Ryan Collins asked about an update on the JC Penny parking lot and Jack let the Committee know he must get more information put together.
Mr. Andrews let the Committee know Special Projects Coordinator, Audria Moore-Wells will be giving the presentation at the next Commission meeting for the Parking Garage counting system.
Ryan Collins asked about an update on the JC Penny parking lot and Jack let the Committee know he must get more information put together.
Mr. Andrews let the Committee know Special Projects Coordinator, Audria Moore-Wells will be giving the presentation at the next Commission meeting for the Parking Garage counting system.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Ryan Collins adjourned the meeting at 09:44 AM.
ATTEST:
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