HomeMy WebLinkAboutErosion District Meeting 3.17.26 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Erosion District Meeting
March 17, 2026 Convened: 6:02 PM
Adjourned: 6:05 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by Chair James Clasby, District No. 1.
Present
Commissioner Jamie Fowler, District 4; Commissioner Larry Leet, District 2; Commissioner James Clasby,
District 1; Commissioner Erin Lowry, District 3; Commissioner Cathy Townsend, District
Also Present
Katherine Barbieri, County Attorney
George Landry, County Administrator
Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator
Erick Gill, Communications Director
JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisitions Manager
Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager
Thad Crowe, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner
Don Arellano, Planning & Development Services Planner II
Irene Szedlmayer, Planning & Development Services, Planning Senior Planner
Joshua Revord, Port Director
Alexey Gilev, County Surveyor
Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director
Sydney Halleran, Agenda Coordinator
Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary
2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Clasby opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the
Board, Chair Clasby closed public comment.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet
SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler
AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
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EXCUSED: None
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Erosion Control District meeting of February 17,
2026.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet
SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Erin Lowry
AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 20 - 23
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. PORT, INLET & BEACHES
1. 2026 Ft. Pierce Shore Protection Project – USACE Non-Federal (Supplemental) Funding Request
for Additional Sand - ADD ON
Staff recommended Board approval to distribute an additional $186,000.00 (via wire transfer) to
the USACE for the purchase of additional sand associated with the soon-to-be constructed FY-
2025/2026 Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, as requested in the attached USACE letter dated
March 11, 2026. This effort falls under Strategic Initiative ES 6.1.3.
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. REGULAR AGENDA
There were no items scheduled.
Discussion
Chair Clasby asked for an update on the South County Beach Renourishment Project and the Fort Pierce
Jetty Project. In response, Joshua Revord, Port Inlet & Beaches Director, provided an overview of the
ongoing projects. The South County Beach Project, a coastal storm risk management project, has been
ongoing for a month and a half and is nearing completion. The project is a 100% federal construction
project due to the impact of Hurricane Nicole. The project has faced weather-related delays, but they are
hopeful of resuming dredging soon and completing the project. Planting will be done on the dune as part of
the project. Immediately after the project, there will be mobilization in Fort Pierce, with equipment already
in place, including a barge attached to the south Jetty.
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They’re mobilizing maps and bringing in dozers to start soon. The Jetty will be shut down between March
21st and 27th for mobilization and the initial push to place sand at the northernmost portion of the beach.
Public notification will be issued, and coordination with regional partners will be ensured to ensure a
smooth transition from one project to the next. He explained the challenges for delays, including machine
breakdowns, weather delays, and working in an extreme environment with salt, erosion, and corrosion. He
acknowledged that these factors have combined to extend the project timeline, but assured the Board that
they are almost done and looking forward to starting the next phase. Mr. Revord expressed excitement
about the project, which is long overdue, and hopes to resolve any issues with residents.
6. MOTION TO ADJOURN
With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
6:05 PM.
Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
and Comptroller, which are available for inspection upon request.