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, APRIL 10, 2024.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Gus Gutierrez called the April 10, 2024, Parking Committee meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Dan Cushman; Gus Gutierrez; David BuShea; John Heaning; Edward Dillon; Ryan Collins; Doris Tillman
- Staff Present:
- Selena Griffett, Project Engineer; Julie Bye, Engineering Executive Assistant; Brittany Meredith, Deputy City Clerk
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes from the February 14, 2024 Meeting.
Motion was made by John Heaning, seconded by Dan Cushman to approve the minutes from the February 14, 2024 meeting.
- AYE:
- Dan Cushman, David BuShea, 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.
Staci Dunn
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Staffing Changes/ Updates
Project Engineer, Selena Griffett let the Committee know she will be the lead staff member in charge of the meetings moving forward.
6.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
South Beach Parking
Commissioner Broderick gave the update and let the Committee know that the Commission decided not to pursue this plan at the moment. Mr. Broderick let the Committee know the parking lot to the east of Square Grouper is still being discussed by the Commission.
b.
Parking Garage Counter System
Ms. Griffett let the Committee know the contract has been issued, and the company is awaiting the materials to come in to start this project.
c.
J.C. Penny Parking Lot
Ms. Griffett is working to get the actual calculation for this project and will have it for the Committee by the next scheduled meeting. The Commission approved this project subject to the pricing. The Committee asked if a portion of this project could be covered under the new Annual Resurfacing contract. Ms. Griffett let them know the contract's primary focus is on the streets. Mr. BuShea asked if they would be able to get an estimate on the possibility of installing an underground trash receptacle.
7.
COMMITTEE AND STAFF COMMENTS
The Committee stated the project for Depot Drive needs to be reviewed and asked to bring the discussion to the next scheduled meeting. They also asked about the renaming of the J.C. Penny parking lot, this discussion will also be moved to the next scheduled meeting. Ms. Griffett let the Committee know one of the items she will be bringing to the agenda for the next meeting will be the update on the Sun Trail.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Gus Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 9:40 AM.
ATTEST:
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