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, AUGUST 21, 2025.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson, Renella Mitchell, called the August 21, 2025, Parks Advisory Committee Board meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Bob Burdge; Chase Whitaker; Mary Ann Durkin; Ionis Jefferson; Renella Mitchell
- Staff Present:
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- Marsha Commond, Special Projects Coordinator
- Brittany Meredith, Deputy City Clerk
3.
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
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the Minutes from the June 26, 2025, meeting
Motion was made by Ionis Jefferson, seconded by Chase Whitaker to approve the minutes with the correction of Ms. Ionis Jefferson's name.
- AYE:
- Bob Burdge, Chase Whitaker, Ionis Jefferson, Mary Ann Durkin, Renella Mitchell
Passed
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
July 16th Field Trip Recap
Special Projects Coordinator, Marsha Commond, presented the recap from the July 16th Field Trip. Mr. Burdge commented that these field trips are good for the new Public Works Director to get out and see the condition of the parks. Ms. Jefferson stated that the maintenance should be for every park and no one park should take priority over another. The Committee would like to take a field trip every 3 months and visit 2 parks to get a visual of the conditions of the parks. Mr. Mark Green from Public Works will be in attendance for the next meeting to discuss their plans.
b.
Parks and Recreation Impact fees Update
Ms. Commond provided the report on Parks and Recreation Impact fees.
6.
BOARD AND STAFF DISCUSSION
Ms Commond discussed the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Campaign: Our City, Our Responsibility, Litter Stops here program. There will be a meet and greet held at the Sailfish Brewery on September 3rd at 6PM.
Ms. Durkin asked if there is a replacement program set up for the Jetty Memorial plaques that were removed and Ms. Commond let the Committee know there is nothing set up yet for them. Mr. Whitaker mentioned the studs are still sticking out of the rocks at the jetty and need to be taken care of before someone gets hurt.
Ms. Mitchell requested the original 22 names from the Pinewood Park Memorial Plaque program.
The Committee will be making every 3rd meeting a Field Trip.
Ms. Durkin asked if there is a replacement program set up for the Jetty Memorial plaques that were removed and Ms. Commond let the Committee know there is nothing set up yet for them. Mr. Whitaker mentioned the studs are still sticking out of the rocks at the jetty and need to be taken care of before someone gets hurt.
Ms. Mitchell requested the original 22 names from the Pinewood Park Memorial Plaque program.
The Committee will be making every 3rd meeting a Field Trip.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson, Renella Mitchell, adjourned the meeting at 11:09 AM.