C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E
CONFERENCE AGENDA MINUTES
Conference Agenda Meeting - Monday, December 8, 2014 - 8:30 a.m.
City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida
1.
Call to Order
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
- Present:
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- Thomas Perona, Commissioner
- Linda Hudson, Mayor
- Absent:
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- Rufus Alexander, Commissioner (arrived at 8:48)
- Edward Becht, Commissioner (arrived at 9:14)
- Reginald Sessions, Commissioner
- Staff Present:
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- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Robert Bradshaw, City Manager
- Robert Schwerer, City Attorney
4.
New Business
A.
Consideration of letters of invitation to treasure hunting organizations to visit Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County in 2015 in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the sinking of the Spanish fleet in 1715.
After a brief discussion, consensus to move forward with sending letters to treasure hunting organizations to visit Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County in 2015 in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the sinking of the Spanish fleet in 1715 was reached.
B.
Annexation Issues / Oak Alley Subdivision - City Attorney
City Attorney Rob Schwerer offered a summary of the annexation issue before the City Commission. After discussion, it was apparent that Mr. and Mrs. Rowley's request is not a policy issue, but rather a legal issue. There is nothing more the city can do to address he Rowley's concerns and displeasure with the recent annexation of their property.
C.
Public/Private Partnership Proposal for 1920 Seaway Drive - Planning Manager
Mr. Jim Burg, owner of Square Grouper Tiki Bar, appeared with staff to discuss his request to enter into a public/private partnership with the City of Fort Pierce to complete parking improvements from Jetty Park to his proposed project at 1920 Seaway Drive. After discussion, consensus was to move forward with the steps necessary to secure a public/private partnership for parking improvements.
D.
Update on PAL Park Restroom Facilities - Public Works Manager
Paul Pearson, PAL, and Steve DiPalma, PAL Board, appeared with staff to discuss various options for restroom facilities at PAL Park. They are requesting that the City fund $50,000.00 of the project and PAL will fund the balance of the project. After discussion, consensus was to move forward with Option A for construction of stand alone restroom facilities at PAL Park.
E.
Recommendation for Adoption of an Impact Fee Mitigation Ordinance - City Clerk
The Economic Development team presented a recommendation to adopt an impact fee mitigation ordinance to create an incentive that the City can use to attract businesses to the City of Fort Pierce. After discussion, consensus was reached to move forward with adoption. Additionally, it was suggested that the City ask the County to consider extending some of the City's Enterprise Zone incentives to the county level, particularly with regard to impact fees. We also need to work with FPUA in promoting their incentives and get creative with how we may provide relief and/or incentives to new businesses for their connection fees using future transfers to the city.
5.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m.