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, OCTOBER 10, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Linda Hudson called the October 10, 2023, Regular Meeting of the FPRA to order at 5:05 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Arnold Gaines; Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
- Absent:
- Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Sara Hedges
City Clerk, Linda Cox, notified the Board that Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. will be absent from the meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to excuse the absence of Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
Passed
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes from the September 12, 2023, FPRA Regular Meeting
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve the minutes from the September 13, 2023, FPRA Regular Meeting.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
Passed
5.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to accept the agenda as set.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
Passed
6.
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.
No comments from the public.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Authorize the FPRA Director to accept the Change Order No. 1 to General Contractor Services-Highway Museum in an amount not to exceed $46,326.77 for the City of Fort Pierce Florida Highwaymen Museum renovation project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve the Consent Agenda.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
Passed
8.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Peacock Arts District Mural Program Update
Redevelopment Specialist, Marsha Commond, presented The Peacock Arts District Mural update and answered question posed by the Board.
b.
Discussion Item: Template for the Surplus Property Sale Agreement
City Attorney, Sara Hedges, presented the template for the Surplus Property Sale Agreement and answered questions posed by the Board.
The Board discussed the template options.
The Board discussed the template options.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to select option number one, which requires notice to city before assignment.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
Passed
c.
Sunrise Theatre Update
Communications Specialist, Joe Sweat, along with Holland Ryan, Director of Operations and Technical Director for The Sunrise Theater, presented, The Sunrise Theatre update.
The Board expressed enthusiasm for the report of the economic test study and discussed future events.
The Board expressed enthusiasm for the report of the economic test study and discussed future events.
d.
Overview of Commercial Facade Grant Program
Redevelopment Specialist, Miriam Garcia, presented the Overview Façade Grant Program and answered questions posed by the Board.
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
a.
FPRA Programs & Activities Summary
City Manager, Nick Mimms, mentioned the attached Programs & Activities Summary.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
In response to Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, City Manager, Nick Mimms, indicated that once the proposal is received from the Regional Planning Council it will be brought back to this Board regarding the Western Peninsula Study.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Linda Hudson adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
ATTEST:
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