C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, October 10, 2016 - 8:30 a.m.
City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order
The October 10, 2016 conference agenda meeting was called to order at 8:42 a.m.
The October 10, 2016 conference agenda meeting was called to order at 8:42 a.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Edward Becht, Commissioner (arrived at 8:46 a.m.)
- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Absent:
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- Reginald Sessions, Commissioner
- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
4.
New Business
A.
Status Update Regarding Hurricane Matthew
Mr. Mimms gave a brief update on actions from City staff that took place in preparation leading up to, during and the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Mr. Mimms gave a brief update on actions from City staff that took place in preparation leading up to, during and the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
B.
Discussion of items for agenda of joint meeting with St. Lucie County scheduled for November 10, 2016 to discuss the Port of Fort Pierce.
Mr. Mimms explained that a semi-annual joint meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2016 to discuss the progress of the improvements to the Port of Fort Pierce. He explained that St. Lucie County identified the following topics of discussion:
Mayor Hudson added that perhaps there should be a discussion on the Revenue Referendum should it pass with St. Lucie County.
Mr. Mimms explained that a semi-annual joint meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2016 to discuss the progress of the improvements to the Port of Fort Pierce. He explained that St. Lucie County identified the following topics of discussion:
- Second Street Improvement Update
- Activities on Fisherman's Wharf
- Harbor Pointe
Mayor Hudson added that perhaps there should be a discussion on the Revenue Referendum should it pass with St. Lucie County.
C.
Discussion of Citizen Budget Oversight Committee
Mr. Mimms explained that the committee's role is to make sure that the public has input on how the City's money is being spent and that there is complete transparency. Further discussion ensued about setting qualifications and eligibility requirements, term limits and a focus on capital improvements.The Committee will discuss the possible implementation of the half cent sales tax for infrastructure.
Mr. Mimms explained that the committee's role is to make sure that the public has input on how the City's money is being spent and that there is complete transparency. Further discussion ensued about setting qualifications and eligibility requirements, term limits and a focus on capital improvements.The Committee will discuss the possible implementation of the half cent sales tax for infrastructure.
D.
Six Month Performance Evaluation of James Messer, City Attorney
A brief discussion took place evaluating Mr. James Messer, City Attorney on his performance since starting with the City of Fort Pierce providing in-house legal services.
A brief discussion took place evaluating Mr. James Messer, City Attorney on his performance since starting with the City of Fort Pierce providing in-house legal services.
5.
Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m.