Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Craig Bridgers, The Crossings Community Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the October 5, 2015 regular meeting, the October 5, 2015 special meeting and the October 19, 2015 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

National Adoption Month Proclamation being received by Frank Avilla, Children's Home Society Click to View

b.

National Runaway Prevention Awareness Proclamation being received by Frank Avilla, Children's Home Society. Click to View

c.

Retired Educator Proclamation being received by Oliva Watkins, Retired Educator. Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Darrell J. Drummond, President/CEO with Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. thanking the City of Fort Pierce for the assistance provided by Johnna Morris, Interim Director of Finance, regarding a billing matter. Click to View

8.

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.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

The police department requests approval to execute three (3) Independent Contractor Agreements: Police Administrator, Program and Grants Coordinator, and Accreditation Manager. Click to View

b.

Request approval of Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing, Inc. proposal for materials testing and pile driving inspection services in the amount of $17,810.00. Click to View

c.

Request approval of proposal from Beemats in the amount of $84,400.00 for the annual harvesting, maintenance and replanting of floating vegetated mats at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

d.

Request to issue a Blanket Purchase Order to Econolite Controls of Jacksonville, Fl. in the amount of $86,000 for equipment purchases. Econolite is the City's sole source provider of traffic system operations equipment. Click to View

e.

Request to issue a Blanket Purchase Order to Rainbow Distributors of Lake Mary, Fl in the amount of $20,000 for traffic signal parts. Rainbow Distributors is the City's sole source provider of intersection signal parts. Click to View

f.

Approval of $15,000 payable to Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. for the sponsorship of the 27th Annual Sights and Sounds on Second event. Click to View

g.

The City Manager requests approval for the appointment of Johnna Morris as the Director of Finance for the City of Fort Pierce in accordance with Article IV, Section 42 (i) of the City Charter. Click to View

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Public Hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2014-2015. Click to View

b.

Ordinance 15-055 the Annexation of 5550 S US Hwy 1 and Smallwood Avenue. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Ordinance 15-054 Amending Chapter 22, Article 3, Basic Zoning Districts Providing for Multi-Family Building Use as Permitted USe in R-5 Zoning District. FIRST READING Click to View

d.

Review of an application for a Conditional Use submitted by Property Owners, Ted & Kristin Hollander, to operate a Dwelling Rental. The property is zoned Single-Family Intermediate Density zone (R-2), (Parcel ID 2412-503-0051-000-7). Click to View

11.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

12.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Request approval of Resolution No. UA 2015-13, Amending the Economic Development Electric Service Rate Schedule. Click to View

b.

Resolution 15-R29 Reappointing Camie Sellin to Fort Pierce Authentic Tours (FPAT) Advisory Board. Click to View

c.

Resolution 15-R30 appointing Mrs. Charlene Adair to the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board rather than the Fort Pierce Tree Board as originally submitted. Click to View

d.

Submittal of applications to serve on the Historic Preservation Board to fill two vacancies. Click to View

e.

Submittal of applications for appointment to the Code Enforcement Board (alternate member) for consideration. Click to View

f.

Discussion of the policy for the appointment of members to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board requested by Commissioner Sessions. Click to View

g.

Clarification of contract terms for Interim Legal Services approved at the October 19, 2015 meeting at the request of Mayor Hudson. Click to View

h.

Discussion of the engagement of a consultant to assist the City Commission with the selecting and hiring an in house City Attorney as requested by Commissioner Becht. Click to View

13.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject 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.

14.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

a.

City Manager's Departmental Activity Report Click to View

15.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

16.

ADJOURNMENT

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) 467-3052 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, November 2, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Craig Bridgers, The Crossings Community Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the October 5, 2015 regular meeting, the October 5, 2015 special meeting and the October 19, 2015 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	National Adoption Month Proclamation being received by Frank Avilla, Children's Home Society Click to View

	b.	National Runaway Prevention Awareness Proclamation being received by Frank Avilla, Children's Home Society. Click to View

	c.	Retired Educator Proclamation being received by Oliva Watkins, Retired Educator. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Darrell J. Drummond, President/CEO with Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. thanking the City of Fort Pierce for the assistance provided by Johnna Morris, Interim Director of Finance, regarding a billing matter. Click to View

8.		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.

9.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	The police department requests approval to execute three (3) Independent Contractor Agreements: Police Administrator, Program and Grants Coordinator, and Accreditation Manager. Click to View

	b.	Request approval of Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing, Inc. proposal for materials testing and pile driving inspection services in the amount of $17,810.00. Click to View

	c.	Request approval of proposal from Beemats in the amount of $84,400.00 for the annual harvesting, maintenance and replanting of floating vegetated mats at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

	d.	Request to issue a Blanket Purchase Order to Econolite Controls of Jacksonville, Fl. in the amount of $86,000 for equipment purchases. Econolite is the City's sole source provider of traffic system operations equipment. Click to View

	e.	Request to issue a Blanket Purchase Order to Rainbow Distributors of Lake Mary, Fl in the amount of $20,000 for traffic signal parts. Rainbow Distributors is the City's sole source provider of intersection signal parts. Click to View

	f.	Approval of $15,000 payable to Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. for the sponsorship of the 27th Annual Sights and Sounds on Second event. Click to View

	g.	The City Manager requests approval for the appointment of Johnna Morris as the Director of Finance for the City of Fort Pierce in accordance with Article IV, Section 42 (i) of the City Charter. Click to View

10.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Public Hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2014-2015. Click to View

	b.	Ordinance 15-055 the Annexation of 5550 S US Hwy 1 and Smallwood Avenue. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Ordinance 15-054 Amending Chapter 22, Article 3, Basic Zoning Districts Providing for Multi-Family Building Use as Permitted USe in R-5 Zoning District. FIRST READING Click to View

	d.	Review of an application for a Conditional Use submitted by Property Owners, Ted & Kristin Hollander, to operate a Dwelling Rental. The property is zoned Single-Family Intermediate Density zone (R-2), (Parcel ID 2412-503-0051-000-7). Click to View

11.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

12.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Request approval of Resolution No. UA 2015-13, Amending the Economic Development Electric Service Rate Schedule. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 15-R29 Reappointing Camie Sellin to Fort Pierce Authentic Tours (FPAT) Advisory Board. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 15-R30 appointing Mrs. Charlene Adair to the Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board rather than the Fort Pierce Tree Board as originally submitted. Click to View

	d.	Submittal of applications to serve on the Historic Preservation Board to fill two vacancies. Click to View

	e.	Submittal of applications for appointment to the Code Enforcement Board (alternate member) for consideration. Click to View

	f.	Discussion of the policy for the appointment of members to the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board requested by Commissioner Sessions. Click to View

	g.	Clarification of contract terms for Interim Legal Services approved at the October 19, 2015 meeting at the request of Mayor Hudson. Click to View

	h.	Discussion of the engagement of a consultant to assist the City Commission with the selecting and hiring an in house City Attorney as requested by Commissioner Becht. Click to View

13.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Any person who wishes to comment on any subject 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.

14.		COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

	a.	City Manager's Departmental Activity Report Click to View

15.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

16.		ADJOURNMENT


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) 467-3052 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.