C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, February 13, 2017 - 8:30 a.m.
City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Linda Hudson called the February 13, 2017 Conference Agenda meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the February 13, 2017 Conference Agenda meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Reginald Sessions, Commissioner (left at 9:27 a.m. - returned at 9:59 a.m.)
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
- James Messer, City Attorney
4.
New Business
a.
Effective Council Techniques - Scott C. Paine, PhD, Florida League of Cities University
Dr. Paine gave a lengthy presentation on effective council techniques and explained how utilizing the techniques could effectively help each of the Council members work together to accomplish the goals of the city.
Dr. Paine gave a lengthy presentation on effective council techniques and explained how utilizing the techniques could effectively help each of the Council members work together to accomplish the goals of the city.
b.
Discussion of Indian Hills Golf Course
Mr. Mimms explained that at a previous Commission Meeting there was concern for the operation and financial well being of the Indian Hills Golf Course. This item was scheduled for discussion purposes only. Ms. Johnna Morris, Finance Director gave an update on the financials of the golf course and Ms. Lucy Posa, Golf Course Manager, addressed many issues and concerns of running the golf course. Several suggestions were made to include a community workshop to get input from the public. Discussion of long term plan if lease goes away, and discussion about a business plan. Other alternative recommendations included IRSC participation, building a clubhouse as a source of revenue and discussion about contracting with a management firm.
Mr. Mimms explained that at a previous Commission Meeting there was concern for the operation and financial well being of the Indian Hills Golf Course. This item was scheduled for discussion purposes only. Ms. Johnna Morris, Finance Director gave an update on the financials of the golf course and Ms. Lucy Posa, Golf Course Manager, addressed many issues and concerns of running the golf course. Several suggestions were made to include a community workshop to get input from the public. Discussion of long term plan if lease goes away, and discussion about a business plan. Other alternative recommendations included IRSC participation, building a clubhouse as a source of revenue and discussion about contracting with a management firm.
c.
Discussion of Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program - Code Compliance Manager
Mr. Mimms explained that this item was brought forward for discussion specifically about ferral cats. Ms. Peggy Arraiz discussed the pros and cons of the Trap-Neuter-Release program. She highlighted many major organizations that were in support of or against the TNR program. She explained that the City's current ordinance does not allow TNR and recommended amending the Ordinance to allow this type of activity and support from the City to implement this type of program.
A separate discussion took place regarding the nuisance of having backyard chickens. Ms. Arraiz advised that the program currently in place to receive pay for capture of the chickens will be brought back again.
Mr. Mimms explained that this item was brought forward for discussion specifically about ferral cats. Ms. Peggy Arraiz discussed the pros and cons of the Trap-Neuter-Release program. She highlighted many major organizations that were in support of or against the TNR program. She explained that the City's current ordinance does not allow TNR and recommended amending the Ordinance to allow this type of activity and support from the City to implement this type of program.
A separate discussion took place regarding the nuisance of having backyard chickens. Ms. Arraiz advised that the program currently in place to receive pay for capture of the chickens will be brought back again.
5.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
The Mayor and each of the Commissioners were asked to give an update on the Committees and Boards in which they sit. Each one gave an update on what is happening on their respective committees and boards.
The Mayor and each of the Commissioners were asked to give an update on the Committees and Boards in which they sit. Each one gave an update on what is happening on their respective committees and boards.
6.
Adjournment
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.