MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 N. US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024.
- Present:
- Charlene Adair; Eileen Emery; Ionis Jefferson; Patty Reconco; Renella Mitchell
- Absent:
- Bob Burdge; Mary Ann Durkin
- Staff Present:
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- Latoya Ransom, Deputy City Clerk
- Joucelyne Serrano, Executive Assistant, Public works
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Adair called the March 21, 2024, Meeting to order at 10:05 A.M.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please sign the sign-up sheet in order to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Parks Advisory 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 sign the sign-up sheet in order to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than five (5) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The Parks Advisory Committee will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
None
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes of the February 15, 2024 Meeting.
Motion was made by Eileen Emery, seconded by Renella Mitchell to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2024 meeting.
- AYE:
- Charlene Adair, Eileen Emery, Ionis Jefferson, Patty Reconco, Renella Mitchell
Passed
6.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Fishing along Melody Lane
Ms. Mitchell's meeting with the President of the HOA for Renaissance on the River was postponed. No data was provided by Public Works, PD, or Code Enforcement.
Ms. Reconco inquired on the location of the no fishing sign.
Ms. Adair commented that based on the Ordinance, fishing is allowed.
The Board commented on their observations of Melody Lane, traffic, fishing, music, and cleanliness. In addition, the Board requested Public Works do a deep cleaning and regular trash detail.
Ms. Adair will provide a summary email with the Board's recommendations.
Ms. Reconco inquired on the location of the no fishing sign.
Ms. Adair commented that based on the Ordinance, fishing is allowed.
The Board commented on their observations of Melody Lane, traffic, fishing, music, and cleanliness. In addition, the Board requested Public Works do a deep cleaning and regular trash detail.
Ms. Adair will provide a summary email with the Board's recommendations.
8.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Committee Elections
Ms. Adair will step down as Chair effective December 1, 2024.
Ms. Mitchell was nominated to become Chair at the end of Ms. Adairs' term.
Ms. Mitchell was nominated to become Chair at the end of Ms. Adairs' term.
Motion was made by Ionis Jefferson, seconded by Eileen Emery to accept Ms. Mitchell as Chair at the end of the current term.
- AYE:
- Charlene Adair, Eileen Emery, Ionis Jefferson, Patty Reconco, Renella Mitchell
Passed
Ms. Reconco was nominated as 1st Vice Chair.
Motion was made by Charlene Adair, seconded by Eileen Emery to accept Ms. Reconco as 1st Vice Chair at the end of the term.
- AYE:
- Charlene Adair, Eileen Emery, Ionis Jefferson, Patty Reconco, Renella Mitchell
Passed
Ms. Emery was nominated as 2nd Vice Chair.
Motion was made by Patty Reconco, seconded by Charlene Adair to accept Ms. Emery as 2nd Chair at the end of the current term.
- AYE:
- Charlene Adair, Eileen Emery, Ionis Jefferson, Patty Reconco, Renella Mitchell
Passed
9.
BOARD DISCUSSION
The Board inquired on the date they will appear on the agenda, and that there were no complete applications for the renaming of 14th Street.
Ms. Jefferson requested Charley Matthews be omitted from the application process. It was advised that concerns be posed during the Conference Agenda meeting.
Ms. Jefferson requested Charley Matthews be omitted from the application process. It was advised that concerns be posed during the Conference Agenda meeting.
10.
STAFF DISCUSSION
None
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.