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, SEPTEMBER, 13, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Michael Broderick filling in for Gus Gutierrez as acting Chair Person, called the September 13, 2023, Parking Committee meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Dan Cushman; David BuShea; John Heaning; Doris Tillman
- Absent:
- Gus Gutierrez; Edward Dillon; Ryan Collins
- Staff Present:
- Jack Andrews, City Engineer; Julie Bye, Engineering Executive Assistant; Brittany Meredith, Deputy City Clerk
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes from the August 9, 2023, Meeting.
Motion was made by John Heaning, seconded by David BuShea to approve the minutes from the August, 09, 2023, Meeting.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, David BuShea, Doris Tillman, John Heaning
- Other:
- Edward Dillon (ABSENT), Gus Gutierrez (ABSENT), Ryan Collins (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
City Engineer, Jack Andrews gave an update on 321 S 2nd St acquisition. The Owner does not want to sell the property near the parking lot. The City Commission agreed to wait unit the city receives the proposal from Brightline station.
Motion was made by John Heaning, seconded by Dan Cushman to move forward with the presented proposed parking on 321 S 2nd St.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, David BuShea, Doris Tillman, John Heaning
- Other:
- Edward Dillon (ABSENT), Gus Gutierrez (ABSENT), Ryan Collins (ABSENT)
Passed
b.
Status of Kayak Park signage
Mr. Andrews presented the approved Kayak Parking signage to the Parking Committee.
Motion was made by David BuShea, seconded by Dan Cushman to approve the sign as presented.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, David BuShea, Doris Tillman, John Heaning
- Other:
- Edward Dillon (ABSENT), Gus Gutierrez (ABSENT), Ryan Collins (ABSENT)
Passed
c.
Update on the Gravel Parking lot on Melody Lane
Mr. Andrews mentioned to the Parking Committee that the other events in the Downtown area would be excluded from the specific signs that state “except Saturdays Farmers Market” they would like to remove the no trailers portion of the sign.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Discussion of Parking lot east of Square Grouper
Mr. Andrews started the discussion of the gravel parking area. The Committee discussed the need for parking in this area and turning this lot into a permanent parking area.
Motion was made by John Heaning, seconded by David BuShea to recommend to the City Commission that this lot becomes permanent parking area.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, David BuShea, Doris Tillman, John Heaning
- Other:
- Edward Dillon (ABSENT), Gus Gutierrez (ABSENT), Ryan Collins (ABSENT)
Passed
7.
COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS
No additional comments.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Michael Broderick adjourned the meeting at 9:36 AM.
ATTEST:
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