MINUTES OF A PUBLIC WORKSHOP BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney James Messer
4.
DISCUSSION OF INDIAN HILLS GOLF COURSE
Mr. Mimms gave a brief introduction speaking to the history of the golf course's financial position, historical nature and the importance of gaining the community's input. In preparation for this meeting, a community survey has been circulated; there were over 150 responses.
Commission discussion included the availability of background documents online and the importance of community feedback.
Mr. Mimms gave a brief introduction speaking to the history of the golf course's financial position, historical nature and the importance of gaining the community's input. In preparation for this meeting, a community survey has been circulated; there were over 150 responses.
Commission discussion included the availability of background documents online and the importance of community feedback.
5.
COMMUNITY INPUT - INTERACTIVE SESSION
Rebecca Grohall, Planning Manager, facilitated the interactive survey portion. The results are posted on the City of Fort Pierce website.
Rebecca Grohall, Planning Manager, facilitated the interactive survey portion. The results are posted on the City of Fort Pierce website.
6.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Joe Bergeron
Scott Walter
George Worthington
John Kortash
John Clark
Tom Knott
Rene Arteaga
Stephen Enns
Bill Abramawicz
Rich Pagor
Steve Tierney
Neil Criel
Ralph Burnell
Cindy O'Connor
Kenneth Shepherd
Sam Barnes
Shane Stokes
Kim Slep
Stuart Richardson
Joe Bergeron
Scott Walter
George Worthington
John Kortash
John Clark
Tom Knott
Rene Arteaga
Stephen Enns
Bill Abramawicz
Rich Pagor
Steve Tierney
Neil Criel
Ralph Burnell
Cindy O'Connor
Kenneth Shepherd
Sam Barnes
Shane Stokes
Kim Slep
Stuart Richardson
Further Commission discussion included possible collaboration with IRSC students, course volunteers, a club house option, mitigating expenses, looking for out-of-the-box ideas and moving this forward in a dynamic way. The debt associated with the Golf Course needs to be taken into consideration as well as a possible FEC Railroad impediment. Lucille Posa, Indian Hills Golf Course Manager, mentioned the creation of the Golf Course Advisory Board comprised of staff, community partners and experienced golf industry professionals.
Nicholas Mimms, City Manager, stated that this is a recreational facility and should be treated as such. A status report and plan will be given within 60 - 90 days.
Nicholas Mimms, City Manager, stated that this is a recreational facility and should be treated as such. A status report and plan will be given within 60 - 90 days.
7.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mayor Hudson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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