C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, March 14, 2016 - 8:30 a.m.
City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Thomas Perona, Commissioner (arrived at 10:04 a.m.)
- Reginald Sessions, Commissioner (arrived at 11:54 a.m.)
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Absent:
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- Edward Becht, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- Robert Schwerer, City Attorney
4.
New Business
A.
Discussion of setting the agenda for the upcoming joint meeting with Board of County Commissioners - City Manager
Mr. Mimms explained that the Joint Meeting between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County is scheduled for April 21, 2016 in the St. Lucie County Commission Chambers. The items for discussion are the Fisherman's Wharf land acquisition, Interlocal Ageements, and 2nd Street Construction.
Mr. Mimms explained that the Joint Meeting between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County is scheduled for April 21, 2016 in the St. Lucie County Commission Chambers. The items for discussion are the Fisherman's Wharf land acquisition, Interlocal Ageements, and 2nd Street Construction.
B.
Contractor License Presentation - Building Official
Mr. Mark Meyers gave a presentation on Contractor Licensing featuring several individuals from other agencies and local contractors.
Mr. Mark Meyers gave a presentation on Contractor Licensing featuring several individuals from other agencies and local contractors.
C.
Code Enforcement Fines & Liens - Proposed Policy Changes - Code Compliance Manager
Ms. Arraiz explained that she will go back to the Code Enforcement Board and look for a recommended threshold. They will also discuss whether or not to assess an application fee and if an application fee is approved, then they will determine what the dollar amount will be and review the fast track process.
Ms. Arraiz explained that she will go back to the Code Enforcement Board and look for a recommended threshold. They will also discuss whether or not to assess an application fee and if an application fee is approved, then they will determine what the dollar amount will be and review the fast track process.
D.
Consideration of Business Tax Receipt rate increase, decrease or no action in accordance with Florida Statute 205.0535(4) - City Clerk
The consensus of the City Commission was not to increase the rate for Business Tax Receipts this year.
The consensus of the City Commission was not to increase the rate for Business Tax Receipts this year.
E.
Seasonal Disconnect - Solid Waste Options - Public Works Manager
Mr. Mike Reals explained that staff presented the findings of the NAB Assessment back in August. At that time it was recommended that they do away with the seasonal disconnect. After a brief discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to move forward with not offering the seasonal disconnect for solid waste customers.
Mr. Mike Reals explained that staff presented the findings of the NAB Assessment back in August. At that time it was recommended that they do away with the seasonal disconnect. After a brief discussion, the consensus of the Commission was to move forward with not offering the seasonal disconnect for solid waste customers.
5.
Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.