Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Reverend John Quarterman, Triumph the Kingdom of God in Christ

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from the November 2, 2015 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Proclamation recognizing the retirement of Liz Roundtree, Fort Pierce Police Department Records Supervisor Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from the Government Finance Officers Association awarding the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Fort Pierce for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). 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.

Waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $545.36 for lot clearing lien against 1105 Avenue D, Ft. Pierce, FL previously owned by Randall Reynolds, 2301 Juanita Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 and currently owned by Square Foot Holdings Inc., 3880 N A1A, Apt. 605, Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 contingent upon payment of $332.85. Click to View

b.

Waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $458.12 for lot clearing lien against 508 Douglas Court, Ft. Pierce, FL previously owned by Mayfive Capital LLC, 8902 N Dale Mabry Hwy #200, Tampa, FL 33614 and currently owned by Durant Properties, LLC, P. O. Box 115, Durant, FL 33530. contingent upon payment of $194.41 within 60 days. Click to View

c.

Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $642.82 for Commissioner Alexander to attend the FLC Legislative Conference being held November 18 - 20, 2015 in Kissimmee, Florida. Click to View

d.

Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $504.52 for Commissioner Sessions to attend the FLC Legislative Conference being held November 18 - 20, 2015 in Kissimmee, Florida. Click to View

e.

Approval of Interlocal Agreement (Development of the Port of Fort Pierce) and Fisherman's Wharf Land Acquisition (Phase 1) Project Agreement with St. Lucie County. Click to View

f.

Acknowledge staff's approval of a Minor Amendment to Site Plan, to adjust the on-site loading zone, for the Approved Family Dollar Development at 1210 S 25th Street. Click to View

g.

Approval to terminate Lease Agreement with the Fort Pierce Housing Authority for the Williams Center, 3014 Avenue J, Fort Pierce, Florida that was utilized as a sub-station by the Fort Pierce Police Department. Click to View

h.

Approval to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and the Port St. Lucie Police Department as requested by the Fort Pierce Police Department to enter into a mutual aide agreement. Click to View

10.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

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

b.

Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use, submitted by Property Owners, Greatfield Development (USA) LLC, Applicant, Sailfish Brewery, and Representative, Mills, Short & Associates to operate a Microbrewery and Taproom at 130 North 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Central Commercial (C-4), (Parcel ID 2410-503-0055-000-9). 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. SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Ordinance No. 15-056 amending section 5-267 "Permit Fee Schedule". FIRST READING Click to View

11.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

a.

Presentation of the Go2040 Cost Feasible Plan (CFP) Alternatives by Peter Buchwald, Executive Director, St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization. Click to View

12.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 15-R31 Appointing an alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board. Click to View

b.

Resolution 15-R32 Appointing Members to the Historic Preservation Board. Click to View

c.

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

d.

Submittal of applications for appointment to the Communitywide Council. Click to View

e.

Consideration and approval of consultant to conduct executive search for a City Attorney for the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

f.

Discussion on city policy regarding the advertising of job descriptions at the request of Commissioner Becht. Click to View

g.

Acceptance of the City Manager's resignation at the request of the City Commission, or if necessary, discussion on the City Manager's contract and continued employment at the request of Commissioner Becht. Click to View

h.

Resolution 15-R33 appointing an Interim City Manager. 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 16, 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 - Reverend John Quarterman, Triumph the Kingdom of God in Christ

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from the November 2, 2015 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Proclamation recognizing the retirement of Liz Roundtree, Fort Pierce Police Department Records Supervisor Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from the Government Finance Officers Association awarding the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Fort Pierce for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). 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.	Waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $545.36 for lot clearing lien against 1105 Avenue D, Ft. Pierce, FL previously owned by Randall Reynolds, 2301 Juanita Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 and currently owned by Square Foot Holdings Inc., 3880 N A1A, Apt. 605, Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 contingent upon payment of $332.85. Click to View

	b.	Waive interest, penalties, and administrative fees in the amount of $458.12 for lot clearing lien against 508 Douglas Court, Ft. Pierce, FL previously owned by Mayfive Capital LLC, 8902 N Dale Mabry Hwy #200, Tampa, FL 33614 and currently owned by Durant Properties, LLC, P. O. Box 115, Durant, FL 33530. contingent upon payment of $194.41 within 60 days. Click to View

	c.	Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $642.82 for Commissioner Alexander to attend the FLC Legislative Conference being held November 18 - 20, 2015 in Kissimmee, Florida. Click to View

	d.	Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $504.52 for Commissioner Sessions to attend the FLC Legislative Conference being held November 18 - 20, 2015 in Kissimmee, Florida. Click to View

	e.	Approval of Interlocal Agreement (Development of the Port of Fort Pierce) and Fisherman's Wharf Land Acquisition (Phase 1) Project Agreement with St. Lucie County. Click to View

	f.	Acknowledge staff's approval of a Minor Amendment to Site Plan, to adjust the on-site loading zone, for the Approved Family Dollar Development at 1210 S 25th Street. Click to View

	g.	Approval to terminate Lease Agreement with the Fort Pierce Housing Authority for the Williams Center, 3014 Avenue J, Fort Pierce, Florida that was utilized as a sub-station by the Fort Pierce Police Department. Click to View

	h.	Approval to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and the Port St. Lucie Police Department as requested by the Fort Pierce Police Department to enter into a mutual aide agreement. Click to View

10.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

	b.	Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use, submitted by Property Owners, Greatfield Development (USA) LLC, Applicant, Sailfish Brewery, and Representative, Mills, Short & Associates to operate a Microbrewery and Taproom at 130 North 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Central Commercial (C-4), (Parcel ID 2410-503-0055-000-9). 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. SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Ordinance No. 15-056 amending section 5-267 "Permit Fee Schedule". FIRST READING Click to View

11.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

	a.	Presentation of the Go2040 Cost Feasible Plan (CFP) Alternatives by Peter Buchwald, Executive Director, St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization. Click to View

12.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 15-R31 Appointing an alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 15-R32 Appointing Members to the Historic Preservation Board. Click to View

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

	d.	Submittal of applications for appointment to the Communitywide Council. Click to View

	e.	Consideration and approval of consultant to conduct executive search for a City Attorney for the City of Fort Pierce. Click to View

	f.	Discussion on city policy regarding the advertising of job descriptions at the request of Commissioner Becht. Click to View

	g.	Acceptance of the City Manager's resignation at the request of the City Commission, or if necessary, discussion on the City Manager's contract and continued employment at the request of Commissioner Becht. Click to View

	h.	Resolution 15-R33 appointing an Interim City Manager. 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.