MINUTES OF A JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY COMMISSION AND FORT PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORIYT, HELD AT THE RIVER WALK CENTER, 600 N INDIAN RIVER DRIVE, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 1:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024.
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 1:00.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Arnold Gaines; Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Mayor and FPUA Board Member Linda Hudson
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Sara Hedges
- Attendees:
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- Dr. Barbara Bennett, FPUA Chair
- Hank Fee, FPUA Board Member
- Larry Lammers, FPUA Board Member
- Krissy Gibbons, FPUA Board Member
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson left the meeting at 2:30.
Commissioner Broderick left the meeting at 3:00.
Commissioner Broderick left the meeting at 3:00.
4.
Introductions
5.
Discussion Items
a.
City Charter Review
Members discussed various issues regarding the city charter for FPUA including the 6% transfer calculation, charter definitions of revenue, original intent of charter and asking staff to continue working toward an agreement and bringing it to City Commission for final decision. The method of collecting for trash and recycling services was also discussed, including adding it to the annual tax bill.
b.
Growth Management Plans
Board members discussed annexation strategies and how it works along with utility expansion.
c.
Mainland Wastewater Treatment Facility Status
Staff provided an update on the mainland wastewater treatment facility.
6.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
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7.
Adjournment
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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