HomeMy WebLinkAboutResearch Park Authority Workshop Minutes 05-01-2006BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RESEARCH PARK AUTHORITY WORKSHOP
Date: May 1, 2006 Convened: 2:00 p.m.
Tape: 1 Adjourned: 4:10 p.m
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Doug Cowazd, Chris Craft, Frannie Hutchinson,
Paula A. Lewis, Joseph Smith
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Michael Brillhart, Special
Projects, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
Reseazch Park Authority members also in attendance.
Mr. Gary Sullivan, Facilitator made opening comments and objectives.
Mr. Minton addressed the park and the land development activities azound the park and
what he called a moratorium.
Com. Cowazd addressed Mr. Minton's comments and stated the Board placed a "stop
gap" ordinance which essentially means if someone wishes to come forward at this time
and build according to their existing zoning, they aze allowed to do so but cannot request
intensification of their development rights.
Com. Cowazd stated the desire of the Board at the Strategic Planning Sessions was to try
and do several different neighborhood planning efforts in the upcoming yeaz. There aze
many other plans that need to be finalized and of course hire outside consultants to get
this moving.
ESTABLISH COMMUNICATON PROCESS
Ms. Anita Neal, Agriculture Director requested input from the Authority regarding
communication between both the Boazd of County Commissioners and the Authority.
A member of the Authority stated the fact that Com. Hutchinson attends their meetings
has been an asset. She felt having a meeting twice a year does not give the Authority a
broad enough understanding what the County Commissioners aze thinking. The hiring of
the Manager will assist in the communication between all parties.
Com. Cowazd stated he would like to see a 5 year plan looking into the future of the azea
and would like the city of Ft. Pierce and Port St. Lucie to also join in and felt they needed
a long term focus. He would like to invite the Enterprise Florida staff to sit with all
interested parties in a discussion on this issue.
Mr. Larry Daum, Economic Development Manager stated there is a bio tech meeting
scheduled with the Port St. Lucie staff in October.
AGENCY BUILDING
Ms. Anita Neal reviewed the purpose of the building and the space required by the
different agencies.
BUSINESS PLAN
Those present were informed it is anticipated the Reseazch Park Authority Business Plan
will be completed by August 1, 2006.
TAXES
Those present were advised the taxes for this property would be similar to the Airport.
Not for profits would be tax exempt and those for profit would be taxed accordingly.
There would be a tax abatement for the 1 st S years.
Mr. Mike Brillhart, Special Projects, addressed the architectural standards and the
boundary survey for the park.
The facilitator addressed the items discussed and advised those present of the summary
he has noted:
Communication Process: hiring of Park Manager
Inviting both cities to the meetings
Building: Funding Issue: Will be asking the State for assistance
Business Plan: to be completed by August 1, 2006
DRI Necessary- going forward with Section A or Sections B and
A.
The meeting was adjourned.
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