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, MARCH 14, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Gaines called the March 14, 2023, Regular Meeting of the FPRA to order at 5:05P.M.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Arnold Gaines; Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
- Absent:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Tanya Earley
City Clerk Linda Cox notified the Board of Chairwoman Linda Hudson’s absence.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to excuse absence of Chairwoman Linda Hudson.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from February 14, 2023, FPRA Meeting
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve the Minutes from the February 14, 2023, Regular Meeting.
- AYE:
- Chairperson 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.
Rick Modine
Michael Jenkins
Gene Horne
Matthew Wyatt
Preston Payne
Gregory Simmons
Mark Walters
Nicholas Nazario
Lee Dobbins
Tim Collier
John Duncan
Chris Langel
Christa Stone
Michael Jenkins
Gene Horne
Matthew Wyatt
Preston Payne
Gregory Simmons
Mark Walters
Nicholas Nazario
Lee Dobbins
Tim Collier
John Duncan
Chris Langel
Christa Stone
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval of Budget Revisions and Scope of Work to the Highwaymen Museum Grant Award Agreement
b.
Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Development of Fisherman's Wharf to provide additional time to cure title and survey objections with a new deadline of September 1, 2023.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson pulled item 6b.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve item 6a.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
As to item 6b, the Board discussed the importance of boating ramps and the lack of available parking.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve item 6b.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Freebee Consumer Operation Overview
John Janis, VP of Economic Development for Freebee, presented consumer operation overview and addressed questions expressed by the Board.
b.
Authorize staff to enter negotiations with the highest ranked respondent, Coral Reef General Contracting, pursuant to the review of proposals associated with RFP 2022-031 for the redevelopment of 301 S. Ocean Drive and 306 Hernando Street.
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, presented the proposed development and addressed questions expressed by the Board.
The Board discussed at length the differences between both proposals and the need to have public parking available as part of any development of the site. The site was originally purchased for parking.
The Board discussed at length the differences between both proposals and the need to have public parking available as part of any development of the site. The site was originally purchased for parking.
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to take no action.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
c.
Review of FPRA Capital Improvement Plan
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, presented the FPRA Capital Improvement Plan and addressed questions expressed by the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to accept the proposal.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
Passed
8.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Nick Mimms asked the Board to revisit 301 S Ocean Dr. with the possibility for redevelopment with CRA funds.
City Clerk Linda Cox – No comments.
City Attorney Tanya Earley – No comments.
City Clerk Linda Cox – No comments.
City Attorney Tanya Earley – No comments.
9.
BOARD COMMENTS
Chairperson Gaines thanked staff for keeping the board updated.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson asked City Manager Mimms if there are any concerns in regard to the current conditions of the parking lot located on 301 S Ocean Dr.
City Manager Mr. Mimms stated that there are no concerns.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson asked City Manager Mimms if there are any concerns in regard to the current conditions of the parking lot located on 301 S Ocean Dr.
City Manager Mr. Mimms stated that there are no concerns.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Gaines adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
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