MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Chairwoman Hudson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
- Absent:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Staff Present:
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- City Attorney James Messer
- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
Commissioner Sessions arrived at 5:37 p.m.
Commissioner Perona arrived at 5:41 p.m.
Commissioner Perona arrived at 5:41 p.m.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2017 regular meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve the minutes.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
- Other:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona (ABSENT), Commissioner Reginald Sessions (ABSENT)
Passed
5.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Chairperson, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The FPRA Board will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Chairperson, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby.
6.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDING - NO REPORT
7.
OLD BUSINESS
8.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Approval of Expenditure for Roof Replacement at Cobb's Landing, 200 N Indian River Dr., not to exceed $25,000.00.
City Manager Mr. Mimms explained the need for a repair to the roof as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Irma. It is anticipated that the cost will be less than $25,000.00. Commissioner Alexander indicated that he wanted the work to be performed by a local contractor.
City Manager Mr. Mimms explained the need for a repair to the roof as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Irma. It is anticipated that the cost will be less than $25,000.00. Commissioner Alexander indicated that he wanted the work to be performed by a local contractor.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rufus Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the item with the work done by a local contractor.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson
- Other:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona (ABSENT), Commissioner Reginald Sessions (ABSENT)
Passed
b.
Approval of motion declaring certain properties to be surplus and authorizing Staff to proceed with an RFP for disposition.
Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director indicated she has put together a list of 41 parcels that have been identified as potential surplus. During the departmental review process a few liens were found and staff will work to clear the liens. All of the lots are residential and some are non-conforming lots. The Board suggested that staff reach out to neighboring property owners to let them know that the properties will be up for bid.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Rufus Alexander to approve item 8b.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Other:
- Commissioner Thomas Perona (ABSENT)
Passed
c.
Resolution 18-01 Certifying the appointment of members to the CRA Advisory Board.
City Clerk, Linda Cox, introduced the resolution, read by title only, into the record.
A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following members will be appointed or reappointed:
Al Johnson by Commissioner Alexander
Mike Brown, Jr. by Commissioner Johnson
Plythe Freedman by Commissioner Perona
Charlie Frank Matthews by Commissioner Sessions
Hoyt C. Murphy, Jr. by Chairwoman Hudson
A RESOLUTION OF THE FORT PIERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A DEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following members will be appointed or reappointed:
Al Johnson by Commissioner Alexander
Mike Brown, Jr. by Commissioner Johnson
Plythe Freedman by Commissioner Perona
Charlie Frank Matthews by Commissioner Sessions
Hoyt C. Murphy, Jr. by Chairwoman Hudson
Motion was made by Commissioner Reginald Sessions, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve item 8c.
- AYE:
- Chairperson Linda Hudson, Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Commissioner Thomas Perona, Commissioner Reginald Sessions
Passed
d.
Update on HD King Request for Qualifications Process
Shyanne Helms, Communications Manager, provided an update on the HD King Redevelopment RFQ/RFP process. The request for qualification process has been completed and of the four proposals received, three were invited to move on to the Request for Proposals stage which is due March 21. The evaluation committee will meet to review the proposals and schedule public presentations. The qualification proposals will be distributed to the Board.
e.
Update from Chairman Charlie Frank Matthews, CRA Advisory Committee
Charlies Frank Matthews, Chair of the CRA Advisory Board, reported that the Board has worked very hard and has good attendance. They are currently setting priorities, hopeful with the proposals for the H.D. King Plant Site, and will continue to evaluate surplus properties in the hopes of getting them back on the tax rolls.
9.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Mimms indicated as a follow up to the Kings Inn building demolition, the Fire District will not be using the building for a training exercise based upon the structural instability of the building. The City will proceed with demolition as planned.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Perona discussed an upcoming FMPA Visit and announced the Fire Board has abandoned its nationwide search for a Fire Chief and offered the position to Nate Spera.
Chairwoman Hudson announced that House Bill 815 regarding CRAs passed and may impose new rules for CRAs, however there still needs to be a bill passed in the Senate.
Chairwoman Hudson announced that House Bill 815 regarding CRAs passed and may impose new rules for CRAs, however there still needs to be a bill passed in the Senate.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
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