May 4, 2015 City Commission Regular Meeting
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Call to Order » - 1. CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER - Rev. Eddie Oliver, Neighborhood Bible Way Revival Center OPENING PRAYER - Rev. Eddie Oliver, Neighborhood Bible Way Revival Center 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
Call to Order »
1. CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING PRAYER - Rev. Eddie Oliver, Neighborhood Bible Way Revival Center
OPENING PRAYER - Rev. Eddie Oliver, Neighborhood Bible Way Revival Center
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
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Item 5 » - APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes from the April 20, 2015 meeting. Approval of Minutes from the April 20, 2015 meeting.
Item 5 »
APPROVAL OF MINUTESa. Approval of Minutes from the April 20, 2015 meeting.
Approval of Minutes from the April 20, 2015 meeting.
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Item 6 » - PROCLAMATIONS a. Proclamation recognizing May, 2015 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Being received by Deb Pizzimenti, Suncoast Mental Health Center. Proclamation recognizing May, 2015 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Being received by Deb Pizzimenti, Suncoast Mental Health Center. b. Proclamation recognizing May 15-22 as Public Works Week. Being received by Paul Bertram, Public Works. Proclamation recognizing May 15-22 as Public Works Week. Being received by Paul Bertram, Public Works. c. Proclamation recognizing Police Week. Being received by Frank Amandro, Interim Police Chief. Proclamation recognizing Police Week. Being received by Frank Amandro, Interim Police Chief. d. Proclamation recognizing Boys and Girls Clubs. Being received by Mike Sancho, Chief Executive Officer. Proclamation recognizing Boys and Girls Clubs. Being received by Mike Sancho, Chief Executive Officer. e. Proclamation recognizing May 2-10, 2015 as Travel and Tourism Week. Being received by Charlotte Bireley, Manager of Tourism and Venues, St. Lucie County. Proclamation recognizing May 2-10, 2015 as Travel and Tourism Week. Being received by Charlotte Bireley, Manager of Tourism and Venues, St. Lucie County.
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PROCLAMATIONSa. Proclamation recognizing May, 2015 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Being received by Deb Pizzimenti, Suncoast Mental Health Center.
Proclamation recognizing May, 2015 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Being received by Deb Pizzimenti, Suncoast Mental Health Center.
b. Proclamation recognizing May 15-22 as Public Works Week. Being received by Paul Bertram, Public Works.
Proclamation recognizing May 15-22 as Public Works Week. Being received by Paul Bertram, Public Works.
c. Proclamation recognizing Police Week. Being received by Frank Amandro, Interim Police Chief.
Proclamation recognizing Police Week. Being received by Frank Amandro, Interim Police Chief.
d. Proclamation recognizing Boys and Girls Clubs. Being received by Mike Sancho, Chief Executive Officer.
Proclamation recognizing Boys and Girls Clubs. Being received by Mike Sancho, Chief Executive Officer.
e. Proclamation recognizing May 2-10, 2015 as Travel and Tourism Week. Being received by Charlotte Bireley, Manager of Tourism and Venues, St. Lucie County.
Proclamation recognizing May 2-10, 2015 as Travel and Tourism Week. Being received by Charlotte Bireley, Manager of Tourism and Venues, St. Lucie County.
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Item 7 » - LETTERS TO COMMISSION a. Letter from Sharon Morris, Principal of the Positive Expectations Academy, thanking the Fort Pierce Police Department for their swift response on February 3, 2015, when their school was hit by a car. Letter from Sharon Morris, Principal of the Positive Expectations Academy, thanking the Fort Pierce Police Department for their swift response on February 3, 2015, when their school was hit by a car. b. Email from Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, Law Offices of Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, recognizing the consideration, efforts, professionalism, and time of Manager Arraiz; Animal Control Officer Gasparre; Investigator Coss; and Police Officers Hall and Spotts, and of law enforcement personnel generally, in their responses to citizens of the Admiral Street Crime Watch neighborhood. Email from Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, Law Offices of Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, recognizing the consideration, efforts, professionalism, and time of Manager Arraiz; Animal Control Officer Gasparre; Investigator Coss; and Police Officers Hall and Spotts, and of law enforcement personnel generally, in their responses to citizens of the Admiral Street Crime Watch neighborhood.
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LETTERS TO COMMISSIONa. Letter from Sharon Morris, Principal of the Positive Expectations Academy, thanking the Fort Pierce Police Department for their swift response on February 3, 2015, when their school was hit by a car.
Letter from Sharon Morris, Principal of the Positive Expectations Academy, thanking the Fort Pierce Police Department for their swift response on February 3, 2015, when their school was hit by a car.
b. Email from Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, Law Offices of Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, recognizing the consideration, efforts, professionalism, and time of Manager Arraiz; Animal Control Officer Gasparre; Investigator Coss; and Police Officers Hall and Spotts, and of law enforcement personnel generally, in their responses to citizens of the Admiral Street Crime Watch neighborhood.
Email from Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, Law Offices of Fidel Iglesias-Lopez, recognizing the consideration, efforts, professionalism, and time of Manager Arraiz; Animal Control Officer Gasparre; Investigator Coss; and Police Officers Hall and Spotts, and of law enforcement personnel generally, in their responses to citizens of the Admiral Street Crime Watch neighborhood.
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Item 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. ----
Item 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. ----»
Consent Agenda » - CONSENT AGENDA a. Reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $449,820.00 against 449 N 6th St., previously owned by Kermit J. Mullins and Benjamin H. Major of West Palm Beach, FL; currently owned by Jon Neprud of Ft. Pierce, FL to $2,500.00 payable in 60 days. The balance of the lien is to remain against Mr. Mullins and Mr. Major. Reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $449,820.00 against 449 N 6th St., previously owned by Kermit J. Mullins and Benjamin H. Major of West Palm Beach, FL; currently owned by Jon Neprud of Ft. Pierce, FL to $2,500.00 payable in 60 days. The balance of the lien is to remain against Mr. Mullins and Mr. Major. c. Approval to submit and accept a grant application for Department of Justice funding not to exceed $30,000 under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. Approval to submit and accept a grant application for Department of Justice funding not to exceed $30,000 under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. d. Approval of application of Bill Harris to install an above ground LP tank at 944 Seaway Dr. Approval of application of Bill Harris to install an above ground LP tank at 944 Seaway Dr. e. Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $902.46 for Mayor Hudson to attend the 30th Annual National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community being held May 27 - 30, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $902.46 for Mayor Hudson to attend the 30th Annual National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community being held May 27 - 30, 2015, in Tampa, Florida.
Consent Agenda »
CONSENT AGENDAa. Reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $449,820.00 against 449 N 6th St., previously owned by Kermit J. Mullins and Benjamin H. Major of West Palm Beach, FL; currently owned by Jon Neprud of Ft. Pierce, FL to $2,500.00 payable in 60 days. The balance of the lien is to remain against Mr. Mullins and Mr. Major.
Reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $449,820.00 against 449 N 6th St., previously owned by Kermit J. Mullins and Benjamin H. Major of West Palm Beach, FL; currently owned by Jon Neprud of Ft. Pierce, FL to $2,500.00 payable in 60 days. The balance of the lien is to remain against Mr. Mullins and Mr. Major.
c. Approval to submit and accept a grant application for Department of Justice funding not to exceed $30,000 under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program.
Approval to submit and accept a grant application for Department of Justice funding not to exceed $30,000 under the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program.
d. Approval of application of Bill Harris to install an above ground LP tank at 944 Seaway Dr.
Approval of application of Bill Harris to install an above ground LP tank at 944 Seaway Dr.
e. Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $902.46 for Mayor Hudson to attend the 30th Annual National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community being held May 27 - 30, 2015, in Tampa, Florida.
Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $902.46 for Mayor Hudson to attend the 30th Annual National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community being held May 27 - 30, 2015, in Tampa, Florida.
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Item 9B - Approval to amend commercial facade grant previously awarded to Bible Way Soul Saving Station, Inc. for 464 N. 9th Street to Save Our Children, Inc. since the 464 N. 9th Street property now belongs to Save Our Children, Inc.
Item 9B
Approval to amend commercial facade grant previously awarded to Bible Way Soul Saving Station, Inc. for 464 N. 9th Street to Save Our Children, Inc. since the 464 N. 9th Street property now belongs to Save Our Children, Inc.»
Item 10A - Approval of a Site Plan submitted by O`Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. to construct a 7,941 sq. ft. retail auto parts store located at 2600 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL. Property is zoned C-3, General Commercial.
Item 10A
Approval of a Site Plan submitted by O`Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. to construct a 7,941 sq. ft. retail auto parts store located at 2600 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL. Property is zoned C-3, General Commercial.»
Item 11A - Presentation and acceptance of City Audit on all funds for fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, as prepared by DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley & Barnes, P.A.
Item 11A
Presentation and acceptance of City Audit on all funds for fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, as prepared by DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley & Barnes, P.A.»
Item 11B - Presentation by Linda Fasano, Executive Director, Arts & Cultural Alliance of St. Lucie County.
Item 11B
Presentation by Linda Fasano, Executive Director, Arts & Cultural Alliance of St. Lucie County.»
Item 11C - Presentation by Mike Sancho, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County.
Item 11C
Presentation by Mike Sancho, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County.»
Item 12 » - CITY COMMISSION Item 12A Reappointment of Communitywide Council Volunteer Item 12B Reappointment of Fort Pierce Authentic Tours Advisory Board Member to fill the St. Lucie County position.
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CITY COMMISSIONItem 12A
Reappointment of Communitywide Council Volunteer
Item 12B
Reappointment of Fort Pierce Authentic Tours Advisory Board Member to fill the St. Lucie County position.
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Item 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.
Item 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.»
Item 14 » - COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER a. City Manager's Departmental Activity Report City Manager's Departmental Activity Report 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. 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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COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGERa. City Manager's Departmental Activity Report
City Manager's Departmental Activity Report
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.
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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Item 15 - COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
Item 15
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION© 2024 Swagit Productions, LLC