MINUTES OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 4:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017.
1.
CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Ben Bryan called the meeting to order at 4:01p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Frank Fee, III; Eddie Becht; Darrell Drummond; Ben Bryan, Jr.; Harold Smyth; Bob Burdge
- Absent:
- Gloria Johnson
- Staff Present:
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- John Tompeck, Director of Utilities
- Nina Pennick, FPUA Finance
- James Messer, City Attorney
- Miriam Garcia, Deputy City Clerk
Gloria Johnson arrived at 4:21pm.
3.
MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from the September 27, 2017 meeting.
Motion was made by Eddie Becht, seconded by Frank Fee, III to approve the September 27, 2017 minutes.
- AYE:
- Ben Bryan, Jr., Darrell Drummond, Eddie Becht, Frank Fee, III
- Other:
- Gloria Johnson (ABSENT)
Passed
4.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Background Minutes & Transfer Formula
Board discussion included the current transfer formula of 6%. Currently the transfer is made once a year. Suggestions to possibly transfer twice a year or once a quarter.
The Board requested information about other municipalities' transfer rate.
The Board also agreed that the FPUA needs to be more proactive as far as an expansion program.
Board discussion included the current transfer formula of 6%. Currently the transfer is made once a year. Suggestions to possibly transfer twice a year or once a quarter.
The Board requested information about other municipalities' transfer rate.
The Board also agreed that the FPUA needs to be more proactive as far as an expansion program.
b.
Other information deemed valuable.
Board discussion included the Charter revisions and recommendations that should be made to the City Commission. For example the transfer, base rate, budget, and when should the City Commission have more input in regards to the FPUA.
The Board requested a list of exemptions to the 6% transfer. Comparisons of transfer formulas of other municipalities' utilities authorities so that they can make appropriate Charter revision recommendations to the City Commission.
Discussion also included methodology and appointment of the FPUA Board. The Board requested application requirements from other jurisdictions. Minimum qualification requirements were also discussed.
Board discussion included the Charter revisions and recommendations that should be made to the City Commission. For example the transfer, base rate, budget, and when should the City Commission have more input in regards to the FPUA.
The Board requested a list of exemptions to the 6% transfer. Comparisons of transfer formulas of other municipalities' utilities authorities so that they can make appropriate Charter revision recommendations to the City Commission.
Discussion also included methodology and appointment of the FPUA Board. The Board requested application requirements from other jurisdictions. Minimum qualification requirements were also discussed.
c.
Identify all FPUA and City of Fort Pierce Revenue Streams
The Board requested a list of reserve funds along with dollars amounts.
The Board requested a list of reserve funds along with dollars amounts.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Preparation of Agenda for Public Input Meeting on October 24, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - There were no public comments.
7.
ADJOURNMENT - Chairman Bryan declared the meeting adjourned at 5:25pm.
ATTEST:
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