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FORT PIERCE HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Held On
February 16, 2011
Convened at 3:10 p.m. Adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
This meeting of the Fort Pierce Harbor Advisory Committee (FPHAC) was held Wednesday
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February 16, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the 3 Floor Conference Room in the Administration
Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken.
Members Present:
Mary Chapman, Chair
Gerald Kuklinski, Vice Chair
Vice-Mayor Linda Bartz, City of PSL
Marty Laven, Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast
Bill Theiss, SL Village
Bradley J. Currie
Members Absent:
Ed Becht, City of Fort Pierce Commissioner
David Sousa
Andy Brady
Also Present:
Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney
Don West, Public Works Director
Charles Grande
Bob Bangert
George MacArthur
OLD BUSINESS:
Madam Chair handed out a news article concerning the Inland Port,
and asked Mr. Currie if he had any information he could share with the members. Mr. Currie
informed members that the Inland Port was mostly job related, Mr. Lavin added that due to
the upcoming changes with the Panama Canal as he understands it the Inland Port will be
used as a transfer facility. Members had further discussed amongst themselves. Mr. Currie
offered to set up a presentation with a representative about the Inland Port.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Lavin opened a discussion with members concerning a “Green”
blueprint for the future infrastructure (land planning) for the port property and would like the
members to get involved and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioner
in the future. Mr. Lavin suggested an invitation to other agencies that have already faced
and accomplished these goals.
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Mr. Grande wanted to make sure that the blueprint would comply with the Port Master Plan
that has been adopted by both the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County, which includes
mega yachts manufactures, motels, etc., the “Dream” for what the port property could be was
discussed by the members.
Being the new “At Large” member Madame Chair asked Mr. Currie to share his background
with the other members.
Mr. Currie spoke to members about a “Freight Network” as related to the port, and for future
road impacts. Mr. Grande suggested he contact Ken Roberts at Indian River Terminal for
information.
With a Quorum present, annual election for Vice Chair was on the table, Madam Chair Mary
Chapman made the motion to re-elect Gerald Kuklinski motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 3:45 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held
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Wednesday March 16, 2011 2010 at 3:00 pm, in the 3 Floor Conference Room.
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FORT PIERCE HARBOR ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
2011 Meeting Schedule
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** 3 Wednesday of Every Month @ 3:00 p.m. **
** In Conference Room 3
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January 19 – Wednesday
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February 16 – Wednesday
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March 16 – Wednesday
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April 20 – Wednesday
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May 18 – Wednesday
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June 15 – Wednesday
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July 20 – Wednesday
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August 17 – Wednesday
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September 21 – Wednesday
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October 19 – Wednesday
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November 16 – Wednesday
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December 21 - Wednesday
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