HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes November 20, 2013FOR? PIERCE HARBOR ADVIfORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Held On November loth, 2013
Convened at 2:59 p.m. Adjourned at 4:25p.m.
This meeting of the Fort Pierce Harbor Advisory Committee (FPHAC) was held Wednesday
October 16th, 2013 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. Quorum present. Minutes from the October 16th, 2013 meeting approved.
Member= Prefenb: Bill Thiess, FPUA/St. Lucie Village, Chairman
Bradley 1. Currie, Land Design South, Vice Chair
Mayor Linda Hudson, City of Fort Pierce
Marty Laven, Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast
Bobby Hopkins
Warren Falls, Managing Director of ORCA
Christine Taylor
Mary Chapman
Members Abjenlt~ Vice-Mayor Linda Bartz, City of PSL
Alto Pretenl~ Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney
Don West, Public Works Director
Mark Satterlee, Planning Director
Britton Wilson, Planning, SLC
Richard C Silvestri
James Anaston-Karas
Gwen Morris
PUBLIC COMMENT''-fi Gwen Morris asked to make a comment to the Members concerning
a statement in the October minutes about cargo. She wanted the Committee to know that
she is in favor of cargo and would like to see more development at the Port.
OLD BBfINEff~ Mr. Laven asked about the deadline for the long term revisions on the Port
Master Plan and what AECOM's intent is for this plan. Don explained the HAC is a starting
point to the long term revisions -the revisions will still need to go through the Boards required
for approval.
Mr. Hopkins asked for clarity on the Land owner's questions about property rights that came
up at a previous meeting, and can they be addressed in the revisions of the long term process.
Mr. Satterlee explained that Zoning issues are the City's responsibility and the County is the
Port Authority.
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Members briefly discussed the AECOM report, the Chairman asked Members to send questions
along with the page and paragraph to Sue Durden to compile and get clear understanding
from AECOM. Don West explained to Members that the contract with AECOM had expired,
but he said there may be a need for their assistance in the future and will look into opening
another contract with them.
Britton Wilson shared with Members that the short term revisions (the 3 Infrastructure projects
and the Maritime Academy) will be going to the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on
11/21/2013 @ 6:00 pm.
Members discussed FDOT funding, and how it affects the Port Master Plan, and where we are
in the order for consideration for a Maritime Academy. Don told Members there is a study
being performed to see if a Maritime school would be a benefit to the State of Florida, and he
will try to bring a copy back to the Committee.
NEW BBfINEff~ N/A
fiAFF COMMENif: NIA
COMMIiiEE COMMENif: The Chairman shared with Members that Mayor Hudson offered
the trolley for a tour of the port and the 2"d Street rp oject, along with Nick Mimms, and Ken
Roberts to help with any questions that may arise. Katherine Barbieri will look into making
sure there is no conflict with the Sunshine law.
The Chairman brought a sympathy card for Mrs. Jeanne Kuklinski. Gerald Kuklinski served on
the Harbor Advisory Committee, and the committee wanted to recognize his service and send
condolences to his Family.
ADJOBRNMENi: At 3:35 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting to
be held is December 18th at 3:00 pm, in the 3"d Floor Conference Room.
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FORT PIERCE HARBOR
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2013 SCHEDULED
3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH ~a 3 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM 3
• Wednesday -January 16th
• Wednesday -February ZOth
• Wednesday -March Zoth
• Wednesday -April 17th
• Wednesday -May lsth
• Wednesday -June 19th
• Wednesday -July 17th
• Wednefday -August Z1st
• Wednefday - feptember 18th
• Wednesday - October 16th
• Wednesday -November ZOth
• Wednesday -December 18th
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