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, FEBRUARY 14, 2024.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Gus Gutierrez called the February 14, 2024, Parking Committee meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Dan Cushman; Gus Gutierrez; John Heaning; Edward Dillon; Ryan Collins; Doris Tillman
- Absent:
- David BuShea
- 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 January 10, 2024, Meeting.
Motion was made by John Heaning, seconded by Dan Cushman to approve the Minutes from the January 10, 2024 Meeting.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, Doris Tillman, Edward Dillon, Gus Gutierrez, John Heaning, Ryan Collins
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.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Election of Chair and Co-Chair
The Committee all agreed to keep Gus Gutierrez as the Chair and Ryan Collins as the Co-Chair.
6.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
South Beach Right of way Improvement/ On Street Parking
City Engineer Jack Andrews discussed the South Beach Right of way Improvement/ On Street Parking. The Committee discussed the handful of proposed street parking locations, how the businesses and buildings in the downtown area do not have adequate parking, and improving the streets and drainage will take away from the current on street parking. Mr. Andrews will continue moving this plan along.
Motion was made by Edward Dillon, seconded by Dan Cushman to support the concept of the plan presented by Mr. Andrews with further data to be brought back to the Parking Committee.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, Doris Tillman, Edward Dillon, Gus Gutierrez, John Heaning, Ryan Collins
Passed
7.
COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS
Mr Gutierrez asked about the garage and the long-term parking happening. They decided this would be an item discussed at the next meeting. Ms. Tillman asked if staff could provide more information on the Parking Garage Counting system to be able to write a story or excerpt for the newspaper.
Mr. Broderick let the committee know that the commission approved the Parking Garage counting system and that the JC Penny Parking lots construction plans are being drawn up, and they are looking at bringing those plans to one of the Commission meetings in March.
Mr. Broderick let the committee know that the commission approved the Parking Garage counting system and that the JC Penny Parking lots construction plans are being drawn up, and they are looking at bringing those plans to one of the Commission meetings in March.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Gus Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 9:38 A.M.
ATTEST:
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