MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona
- Absent:
- Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Staff Present:
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- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Attorney James Messer
Commissioner Reginald Sessions arrived at 5:38 p.m.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes for the October 17, 2016 Regular Meeting, December 5, 2016 Special Meeting and January 3, 2017 Special Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the Minutes.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona
Passed
5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - There were no comments from the public.
6.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDING - The Financial Report will be presented at the next meeting.
7.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Resolution 17-04 Appointing three (3) At Large members to the CRA Advisory Committee.
Linda Cox, City Clerk, read the resolution, by title only, into the record as follows.
A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Cox explained that the FPRA Board members were provided three applications at the last meeting. Those were the only applications that were received. There were three seats available so the members were automatically appointed. The three members that were appointed are Michael J Brown Jr., Junette E. Raymond, & Kristina Gibbons.
Linda Cox, City Clerk, read the resolution, by title only, into the record as follows.
A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Cox explained that the FPRA Board members were provided three applications at the last meeting. Those were the only applications that were received. There were three seats available so the members were automatically appointed. The three members that were appointed are Michael J Brown Jr., Junette E. Raymond, & Kristina Gibbons.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 7. a.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona
Passed
8.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Consideration of Agreement to Faciliate the Sale of Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit (VCTC) Certificate by Fallbrook Credit Finance.
Nicholas Mimms, City Manager, gave a brief description of the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Certificates agreements.
Board discussion included the timeline and requirements to obtain the Site Remediation Completion order for the former King Power Plant site. Jack Andrews, City Engineer, explained that the Department of Environmental Protection has provided a preliminary approval. The final approval should be received within 60-90 days. Mayor Hudson also inquired on the size of the site. Mr. Mimms informed the Board that it is approximately 6.25 acres.
Nicholas Mimms, City Manager, gave a brief description of the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Certificates agreements.
Board discussion included the timeline and requirements to obtain the Site Remediation Completion order for the former King Power Plant site. Jack Andrews, City Engineer, explained that the Department of Environmental Protection has provided a preliminary approval. The final approval should be received within 60-90 days. Mayor Hudson also inquired on the size of the site. Mr. Mimms informed the Board that it is approximately 6.25 acres.
Motion was made by Commissioner Thomas Perona, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 8.a.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona
Passed
9.
STAFF COMMENTS -
Nicholas Mimms, City Manager, explained that the staff is preparing for the sale of 1401 N 2nd St. He hopes that that this transaction will go very smoothly and the City will be able to welcome a manufacturing company to the community. Linda Cox, City Clerk, explained that it will be back before the Board on the February 21st agenda and if there are no other offers, it can be closed the next day.
Mr. Mimms also informed the Board that the County advertised the availability for 20 acres at Harbour Pointe. They are searching for a marine related manufacturing or servicing center. The County has asked that the City participate on the evaluation committee.
Nicholas Mimms, City Manager, explained that the staff is preparing for the sale of 1401 N 2nd St. He hopes that that this transaction will go very smoothly and the City will be able to welcome a manufacturing company to the community. Linda Cox, City Clerk, explained that it will be back before the Board on the February 21st agenda and if there are no other offers, it can be closed the next day.
Mr. Mimms also informed the Board that the County advertised the availability for 20 acres at Harbour Pointe. They are searching for a marine related manufacturing or servicing center. The County has asked that the City participate on the evaluation committee.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS - There were no Board comments at the Special Meeting.
11.
ADJOURNMENT - Chairwoman Hudson declared the meeting adjourned at 5:45p.m.
ATTEST:
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