C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Thursday, September 21, 2017 - 9:00 a.m.
City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner
- Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner
- Reginald Sessions (arrived at 9:07), Commissioner
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Absent:
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- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- James Messer, City Attorney
- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
4.
New Business
a.
Discussion of 2018 Legislative Priorities
Nicole Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Director for St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce, reviewed all of the priorities contained in the draft 2018 Fort Pierce Legislative Priorities. The consensus was to move forward with the priorities. Additional priorities to be included are a local bill to address alcohol licensing in St. Lucie County, the support of expansion of gaming at pari-mutuel facilities, and policy changes on opioid abuse. Our statement on sober homes and vacation rentals from prior year is also to be included. The commission will consider the addition of nalaxone/narcan statement upon the receipt of additional information.
Nicole Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Director for St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce, reviewed all of the priorities contained in the draft 2018 Fort Pierce Legislative Priorities. The consensus was to move forward with the priorities. Additional priorities to be included are a local bill to address alcohol licensing in St. Lucie County, the support of expansion of gaming at pari-mutuel facilities, and policy changes on opioid abuse. Our statement on sober homes and vacation rentals from prior year is also to be included. The commission will consider the addition of nalaxone/narcan statement upon the receipt of additional information.
b.
Discussion of agenda items for October 26, 2017 joint meeting with St. Lucie County.
Consensus was to include the following on the agenda for our joint meeting: acquisition of the Indian River Terminal as a 50/50 partner, discussion on the entire port area, annexation and interlocal agreements, and the relocation of the wastewater treatment plant. If possible, a joint meeting with the Commission and FPUA prior to the joint meeting with the County would be desireable.
Consensus was to include the following on the agenda for our joint meeting: acquisition of the Indian River Terminal as a 50/50 partner, discussion on the entire port area, annexation and interlocal agreements, and the relocation of the wastewater treatment plant. If possible, a joint meeting with the Commission and FPUA prior to the joint meeting with the County would be desireable.
c.
Hurricane Irma - Preliminary Damage Assessments
Sheritta Johnson, Risk Manager, Mike Reals, Public Works Director, Jack Andrews, City Engineer, Paul Thomas, Building Official, and Peggy Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager provided status reports following Hurricane Irma.
Sheritta Johnson, Risk Manager, Mike Reals, Public Works Director, Jack Andrews, City Engineer, Paul Thomas, Building Official, and Peggy Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager provided status reports following Hurricane Irma.
5.
City Commission Boards and Committees Updates
Commissioner Alexander updated the Commission on the recent Fire Board meeting; Commissioner Johnson reported that Mainstreet continues to do well; Commissioner Sessions had no update; Mayor Hudson updated on Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities grassroots campaign efforts and FPUA's presentation from FMPA on the withdrawal of Vero Beach from their contract.
Commissioner Alexander updated the Commission on the recent Fire Board meeting; Commissioner Johnson reported that Mainstreet continues to do well; Commissioner Sessions had no update; Mayor Hudson updated on Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities grassroots campaign efforts and FPUA's presentation from FMPA on the withdrawal of Vero Beach from their contract.
6.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m.