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 5:05 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwomen Hudson called the February 14, 2023, Regular Meeting of the FPRA to order at 5:05
P.M.
P.M.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Arnold Gaines; Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Tanya Earley
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the Minutes from, January 10, 2023, Regular Meeting.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
5.
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 three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Charles Wilson
Canieria Gardner
Canieria Gardner
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval of extension request for 809 Delaware Avenue Commercial Facade Grant for an additional 90 days to allow for Building permit process. New deadline May 26, 2023
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Approval to negotiate with Lincoln Park Main Street to lease and improve 1,982 square feet of the Means Court Center.
Audria Moore-Wells, Special Projects Coordinator presented Means Court Center shared mixed-use space update and recommendations.
The board discussed the change of use process, current tenant building occupancy, and the space designated for tenant.
Paul Thomas, Director of Building, addressed questions expressed by the Commission regarding change of use process.
The board discussed the change of use process, current tenant building occupancy, and the space designated for tenant.
Paul Thomas, Director of Building, addressed questions expressed by the Commission regarding change of use process.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve negotiations with Lincoln Park Main Street.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
b.
Small Business Development Poll Results
Marsha Noel, Redevelopment Specialist, presented the small business development poll results and provided recommendations in response the results.
The Board discussed recommendations presented, challenges of small business, invited local entities to join in the effort to help educate small businesses.
The Board discussed recommendations presented, challenges of small business, invited local entities to join in the effort to help educate small businesses.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve recommendation and authorize staff to move forward.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Nick Mimms- No comments
City Clerk Linda Cox-No comments
City Attorney Tanya Earley – No comments.
City Clerk Linda Cox-No comments
City Attorney Tanya Earley – No comments.
a.
FPRA Programs & Activities Summary
b.
Sunrise Theatre Financial Data
9.
BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Broderick commented on the detailed Sunrise Theater financial data.
Commissioner Gaines congratulated Kynyodda Jones Jr. on National Youth World Class Boxing Championship.
Commissioner Gaines congratulated Kynyodda Jones Jr. on National Youth World Class Boxing Championship.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairwoman Hudson adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.
ATTEST:
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