C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, September 12, 2016 - 8:30 a.m.
City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order - Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Reginald Sessions, Commissioner (left at 9:59 a.m.)
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Absent:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Edward Becht, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- James Messer, City Attorney
4.
New Business
A.
Presentation by David Cleveland of the artwork for the memorial wall at Dreamland Park.
Mr. Mimms, City Manager, introduced Mr. David Cleveland who gave a presentation on the concept of taking seized weaponry from local law enforcement, melting it and transforming it into a stainless steel product for the panel surface on a memorial wall. This memorial wall lists the names of innocent victims who have been killed in the City of Fort Pierce over the past 50+ years. The original project was proposed for Avenue D and Means Court, however, Dreamland Park has been identified as a more suitable location. Mr. Mimms proposes to invest in the park's aesthetics and identify funding.
Mr. Mimms, City Manager, introduced Mr. David Cleveland who gave a presentation on the concept of taking seized weaponry from local law enforcement, melting it and transforming it into a stainless steel product for the panel surface on a memorial wall. This memorial wall lists the names of innocent victims who have been killed in the City of Fort Pierce over the past 50+ years. The original project was proposed for Avenue D and Means Court, however, Dreamland Park has been identified as a more suitable location. Mr. Mimms proposes to invest in the park's aesthetics and identify funding.
B.
Discussion of proposed 2017 City of Fort Pierce Legislative Priorities - City Manager.
Mr. Mimms explained that he has been working with St. Lucie County Administration and Ms. Nicole Fogarty to identify an agenda specific to the City of Fort Pierce. The categories include: Economic Development, Budgeting and Taxation, General Administration, Revitalization and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Health and Human Services, and Education. More specific topics of discussion include vacation rentals, beach and inlet management funding,labor force training at IRSC, and protecting the Indian River Lagoon to name a few.
Mr. Mimms explained that he has been working with St. Lucie County Administration and Ms. Nicole Fogarty to identify an agenda specific to the City of Fort Pierce. The categories include: Economic Development, Budgeting and Taxation, General Administration, Revitalization and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Health and Human Services, and Education. More specific topics of discussion include vacation rentals, beach and inlet management funding,labor force training at IRSC, and protecting the Indian River Lagoon to name a few.
C.
Discussion of alarm ordinance management and mutual cooperation agreements - Chief of Police
Lieutenant Bender explained that this item was introduced several months ago, but was brought back to address four (4) concerns raised by the Commission. The four (4) items addressed were the fee structure, appeals process, false alarm online awareness class option in lieu of a $50.00 fine, and a fix/repair requirement by the resident or business owner after the 3rd false alarm.
Lieutenant Bender explained that this item was introduced several months ago, but was brought back to address four (4) concerns raised by the Commission. The four (4) items addressed were the fee structure, appeals process, false alarm online awareness class option in lieu of a $50.00 fine, and a fix/repair requirement by the resident or business owner after the 3rd false alarm.
D.
Discussion of revised vehicles for hire ordinance - City Clerk
Ms. Linda Cox gave a brief presentation on the proposed changes to the vehicles for hire Ordinance. She explained that numerous individuals have inquired about starting a taxi/shuttle service, but were overwhelmed with the lengthy and cumbersome requirements. The revised ordinance basically adopts some of the same conditions and requirements that St. Lucie County currently uses for its taxi cabs and shuttle services and it gives it a more uniform process throughout the community.
Ms. Linda Cox gave a brief presentation on the proposed changes to the vehicles for hire Ordinance. She explained that numerous individuals have inquired about starting a taxi/shuttle service, but were overwhelmed with the lengthy and cumbersome requirements. The revised ordinance basically adopts some of the same conditions and requirements that St. Lucie County currently uses for its taxi cabs and shuttle services and it gives it a more uniform process throughout the community.
E.
Update on contract negotiations with the Humane Society - Code Compliance Manager
Ms. Peggy Arraiz explained to the City Commission why they were not able to enter into a contract with the Humane Society. There were several fees and other charges that were significantly different than in prior years. Several attempts were made to counteroffer and negotiate the price, but they were still unable to come to an agreement.
Ms. Peggy Arraiz explained to the City Commission why they were not able to enter into a contract with the Humane Society. There were several fees and other charges that were significantly different than in prior years. Several attempts were made to counteroffer and negotiate the price, but they were still unable to come to an agreement.
5.
Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m.