HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.12.2021 HISTORICAL COMMISSION
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
October 12, 2021 Convened: 4:00 PM Adjourned: 4:25 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM by Chair McAfoos.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair McAfoos.
3. ROLL CALL
Present
Chair Richard McAfoos, Commission Member Betty Starke, Commission Member Mike Middlebrook
(Virtual), Vice-Chair Melanie Trewyn, Commission Member Mike Menard, Commission Member Krissta
King, Commission Member Judy Biglin
Excused
Others Present
Staff: Kori Benton, SLC Assistant Planning Manager, and Historic Preservation Officer Caroline Valetin,
Assistant County Attorney, Stephanie Guevara, Planning Technician and Commission Secretary
Members of the Public:
Coach William Redden
Sister of Arthur Lee Boatwright
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair McAfoos requested all silence phones and devices.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
6. MINUTES
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A. Approval of the August 9, 2021 Historical Commission Minutes
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commission Member Betty Starke
SECONDER: Commission Member Judy Biglin
AYES: Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Mike Middlebrook, Melanie Trewyn,
Mike Menard, Krissta King, Judy Biglin
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
7. ITEMS FOR ACTION / CONSIDERATION
A. OLD BUSINESS
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Naming Request: The Lincoln Park Regional Park Pool as the Arthur Lee Boatwright Pool
STAFF PRESENTATION:
Kori Benton, SLC Assistant Planning Manager and Historic Preservation Officer. The request is
to rename St. Lucie County, Lincoln Park, Pool at Lincoln Park Regional Park, and the Arthur
Lee Boatwright Pool. The community asset is located at the northeast corner of 13th Street
and Avenue M, within the City of Fort Pierce limits. The Lincoln Park Regional Park encom-
passes the Horatio Grisby Park recreational facilities, west of 13th Street, and the Ilous Ellis
Memorial Park recreational facilities east of 13th Street. The pool is within Ilous Ellis
Memorial Park complex, adjacent to walking trails, covered basketball courts, baseball fields
and a full-sized football field. Staff recommends the Commission evaluate the request in
accordance with the St. Lucie County Public Facilities Naming Policy, and consider a
recommendation.
COMMISSION MOTION:
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commission Member Melanie Trewyn
SECONDER: Commission Member Mike Menard
AYES: Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Mike Middlebrook, Melanie Trewyn,
Mike Menard, Krissta King, Judy Biglin
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
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8. MEMBER MATTERS
STAFF PRESENTATION:
Kori Benton, SLC Assistant Planning Manager and Historic Preservation Officer. 9809 S Indian River Drive
updated on the demolition of release pending supplemental filing from their team. Public hearing to
follow for historical designation request, and Giordanos coming in as the first Historic Preservation
Designation.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Ms. Trewyn requests briefings on items prior to the meeting coming in. Mr. Benton will send out specific
experts of the Land Development Code on the Historic Designation Process. Ms. Biglin inquired about
the status of the Frozen Custard project. Mr. Benton stated that there were concerns about prices for
construction and placed the project on hold. Since then, a contractor expressed interest in acquiring it.
Mr. Middlebrook extended thanks to the staff for allowing for virtual attendance.
9. DISCUSSION
10. ADJOURNMENT
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commission Member Judy Biglin
SECONDER: Commission Member Mike Menard
AYES: Richard McAfoos, Betty Starke, Mike Middlebrook, Melanie Trewyn, Mike
Menard, Krissta King, Judy Biglin
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Adjourned at 4:25 pm.
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