Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from May 01, 2023 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Haitian American Heritage Month Click to View

b.

National Public Works Week Click to View

c.

The American Legion Poppy Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Margo and Steve Kelley praising Danny Visconti for his excellent work as the director of the Indian Hills Golf Course and noting that they are always greeted warmly by Danny and the staff there, who make them feel like family. Click to View

b.

Email from Arndrea Dampier thanking Fort Pierce Police Officers Damian Spotts and Jose Maldonado for the training they conducted at Pastor Dampier’s Church and for being professional but compassionate and knowledgeable but understanding. Click to View

c.

Letter of appreciation from the Fort Pierce Police Department Centennial Committee thanking City of Fort Pierce, Public Works, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority and Causeway Cove Marina for all of the help they gave the committee for the “Back the Blue” celebration. Click to View

8.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

10.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of Contract with Journey C&D Group, Inc. to provide contractor services for the Florida Highwaymen Museum & African-American Culture Project. Click to View

b.

Approval to pay AT&T for invoices submitted to the City for the cost to design and install their utilities within the Right-of-Way of Avenue B from 13th Street to 8th Street in the the total amount of $77,137.48 Click to View

c.

Approval of Grants Division recommendation to award two (2), $5,000.00 PY22-23 Small Business Grants for a total amount of $10,000.00.

NOTE: GRANT TO HUDSON HOME WAS PULLED. Click to View

d.

Approval of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application and the grantee match in the amount of $18,043.00 for construction of the Moore's Creek Fit Park. Click to View

e.

Acceptance of the resignation of Tanya Earley, City Attorney in accordance with the attached letter dated April 20, 2023. Click to View

f.

Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Slavin Management Consultants to conduct a search for the Fort Pierce City Attorney in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-030 An application annexing a parcel of land approximately 6.79 acres, located west of US Highway 1 on the South side of Weatherbee Road. Parcel ID: 3403-502-0015-000-5. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by applicant Brad Currie of EDC, Inc., to construct a 5,000 square foot restaurant/retail facility located immediately west of Walgreens at 25th Street and Virginia Avenue, more specifically at parcel ID: 2420-111-0001-010-1. Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by applicant Brad Currie with EDC, Inc., to construct four office/flex space buildings totaling 40,500 square feet located at the east side of S. 7th Street, north of Farmers Market Road, more specifically at parcel ID: 2427-601-0031-000-8. Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use by applicant Nikki Kelly to operate a 2,126 square-feet adult daycare facility at 1331 N. Lawnwood Circle, more specifically at Parcel ID: 2416-604-0010-000-0. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution No. 23-R35 Authorizing the release of mineral rights on property located on Boston Avenue which was previously sold pursuant to Resolution 22-R26. Click to View

b.

Resolution 23-R36 reappointing Claudette Pelletier as Special Magistrate Click to View

c.

Resolution 23-R37 removing the Sunrise Theatre Executive Director as an ex-officio member of the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. Click to View

14.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

15.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

a.

Reports Click to View

16.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.

ADJOURNMENT

Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.

Pursuant to Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, May 15, 2023 - 5:05 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from May 01, 2023 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Haitian American Heritage Month Click to View

	b.	National Public Works Week Click to View

	c.	The American Legion Poppy Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Margo and Steve Kelley praising Danny Visconti for his excellent work as the director of the Indian Hills Golf Course and noting that they are always greeted warmly by Danny and the staff there, who make them feel like family. Click to View

	b.	Email from Arndrea Dampier thanking Fort Pierce Police Officers Damian Spotts and Jose Maldonado for the training they conducted at Pastor Dampier’s Church and for being professional but compassionate and knowledgeable but understanding. Click to View

	c.	Letter of appreciation from the Fort Pierce Police Department Centennial Committee thanking City of Fort Pierce, Public Works, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority and Causeway Cove Marina for all of the help they gave the committee for the “Back the Blue” celebration. Click to View

8.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

10.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of Contract with Journey C&D Group, Inc. to provide contractor services for the Florida Highwaymen Museum & African-American Culture Project. Click to View

	b.	Approval to pay AT&T for invoices submitted to the City for the cost to design and install their utilities within the Right-of-Way of Avenue B from 13th Street to 8th Street in the the total amount of $77,137.48 Click to View

	c.	Approval of Grants Division recommendation to award two (2), $5,000.00 PY22-23 Small Business Grants for a total amount of $10,000.00. NOTE: GRANT TO HUDSON HOME WAS PULLED. Click to View

	d.	Approval of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant application and the grantee match in the amount of $18,043.00 for construction of the Moore's Creek Fit Park. Click to View

	e.	Acceptance of the resignation of Tanya Earley, City Attorney in accordance with the attached letter dated April 20, 2023. Click to View

	f.	Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Slavin Management Consultants to conduct a search for the Fort Pierce City Attorney in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-030 An application annexing a parcel of land approximately 6.79 acres, located west of US Highway 1 on the South side of Weatherbee Road. Parcel ID: 3403-502-0015-000-5. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by applicant Brad Currie of EDC, Inc., to construct a 5,000 square foot restaurant/retail facility located immediately west of Walgreens at 25th Street and Virginia Avenue, more specifically at parcel ID: 2420-111-0001-010-1. Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by applicant Brad Currie with EDC, Inc., to construct four office/flex space buildings totaling 40,500 square feet located at the east side of S. 7th Street, north of Farmers Market Road, more specifically at parcel ID: 2427-601-0031-000-8. Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use by applicant Nikki Kelly to operate a 2,126 square-feet adult daycare facility at 1331 N. Lawnwood Circle, more specifically at Parcel ID: 2416-604-0010-000-0. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution No. 23-R35 Authorizing the release of mineral rights on property located on Boston Avenue which was previously sold pursuant to Resolution 22-R26. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 23-R36 reappointing Claudette Pelletier as Special Magistrate Click to View

	c.	Resolution 23-R37 removing the Sunrise Theatre Executive Director as an ex-officio member of the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board. Click to View

14.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

15.		COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

	a.	Reports Click to View

16.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.		ADJOURNMENT Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.


Pursuant to Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.