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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 04 16 2014Meeting Held On April 16, 2014 Convened at 3:00 p.m. Adjourned at 4:07 p.m. This meeting of the Fort Pierce Harbor Advisory Committee (FPHAC) was held Wednesday April 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room in the Administration Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken. Quorum was present. Minutes from the March, 2014 meeting were approved. Members Presents Bill Thiess, FPUA/St. Lucie Village, Chairman Mayor Linda Hudson, City of Fort Pierce Marty Laven, Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast Bobby Hopkins Christine Taylor Mary Chapman Members Absence Bradley). Currie, Land Design South, Vice Chair Vice -Mayor Linda Bartz, City of PSL Warren Falls, Managing Director of ORCA Also Presents Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney Don West, Public Worizs Director Martz Satterlee, Planning Director Britton Wilson, Planning, SLC Carole Mushier, South Beach Association Richard McCarthy, Resident Ken Roberts, Indian River Maritime PUBLIC COMMENTSo Gwen Morris spoke to the Members of the Committee and asked them to consider the needs of the Community in terms of development of the Port. Mrs. Morris feels Port development in conjunction with the opening of the Panama Canal will help generate and support fair wage jobs in our community. Charles Grande asked for the attachments including Ms. Mushier`s letter from the March 19, 2014 meeting be re -sent. OLD BUSINEM Chairman Thiess asked members if there was any discussion on the revisions he made to the Port Master Plan. Britton Wilson handed out an Ordinance 14-004 Exhibit A to be added to Page 1 of 3 the Port Master Plan revisions for the short-term phase 1 process for the Port Master Plan update. Don West said there was also a new survey map available through the Army Corp of Engineers. Britton also said the dates in the document could be left out, as they will be changed in the end of the document approval process, and that other reference numbers will be changed to match the Ordinances and Maps. Committee Members discussed the wording "Port Authority" pertaining to the Port Master Plan update. Members asked for the true definition of the "Port Authority" as it pertains to the Port. Don West explained that the Board of County Commissioners is the "Port Authority" and he is an Employee of that Board and hasbeen given the duties as the Port Director. Ken Roberts and Charles Grande shared with the group that the "Port Authority" was abolished by the State of Florida in 1998, and the Board of County Commissioners assumed the "Port responsibilities", including the Florida Ports Council, State Funding as it pertains to granting agencies, and the Dredging tax base. Chairman Theiss handed out a Memorandum from the Attorney's office explaining the Port Authority powers. The Committee Members would like to ask the Board of County Commissioners to look into a vehicle to carry out the governance at the Port. Members further asked to change the last page of the recommendations of the Port Master Plan update by AECOM to include a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioner's to consider "evaluating alternative governance for the Port." Chairman Thiess guided members through the policy document page by page for a detailed review of the remaining changes by the group. The Chair will be editing the policy document to reflect the changes discussed and bring the document back to the committee at the May 21st meeting. Changes will be e-mailed to Committee Members prior to the meeting for their review. Chairman Thiess shared the Memorandum for the revisions to the Port Master Plan update to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners, all Committee Members approved the Memorandum. Chairman Thiess handed out a list he compiled, and a resolution from the County Attorney's office, not yet approved by the Board of County Commissioners, for discussion on the Stakeholders for the Blue Ribbon Committee. The resolution included the list given by AECOM. The County Attorney's office is waiting for the release of the Maritime Academy Study report to take the Blue Ribbon Committee Resolution to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Charles Grande suggested that the Committee Members keep the list complied into groups such as one being a "Government group and one an "Education group, etc... Members discussed and agreed to keep the list to a manageable number,10. Chairman Thiess will go over the Stakeholders list with the information he has and return it to the Committee Members for discussion and review at the next meeting on May 21't NEW BU$INE$$: NA Page 2of3 STAFF: Don West gave an update on the Port projects. Mr. West hopes to have Taylor Creek Construction awarded and started by July 4' 2014. This project will entail dredging from the Rail Road Bridge west to the spillway. The muck will be contained in the new Port spoil site. Mr. West is still working with FPUA on the 2nd Street project and hopes to start construction by this summer. COMMITTEE COMMENT$s NIA ADJOURNMENTi At 4:07 p.m., the meeting adjourned. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday May 21, 2014 at 3:00 pm, in the Third Floor Conference Room. Page 3 of 3 P A INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: Fort Pierce Harbor Advisory Committee FROM: Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney DATE: April 11, 2014 SUBIECT: Questions The members of Fort Pierce Harbor Advisory Committee, at the March 19, 2014, meeting, ashed the following questions: A. For what purposes can the property owned by St. Lucie County in the Port, referred to as Harbor Point, be used? Resolution No. 96-11 states that a bond referendum was called to be held on November 5, 1996. The bonds were issued to finance the costs of the acquisition of the land for marine commercial, recreation and tourism purposes and all purposes incidental there to. [See attached, Resolution No. 96-11] B. What are the powers of the Port Authority? Chapter 61-2754, Laws of Florida created the Fort Pierce Port and Airport Authority. Chapter 88-515, Laws of Florida abolished the Fort Pierce Port and Airport Authority and created the St. Lucie County Port and Airport Authority. Chapter 97-377, Laws of Florida, reorganized, updated and clarified provisions and provided for the continued existence of the authority. Chapter 98-497 Laws of Florida abolished the St. Lucie County Port and Airport Authority and vested the title, rights and ownership of all property, both real and personal, uncollected taxes, dues, claims, judgments, decrees, actions, funds and all property and property rights held or owned in the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County. The provisions of the act are to be liberally construed in order that St. Lucie County may effectively carry out the assumption of the authority -and powers of the abolished authority. [See attached chapter laws] Chapter 311, Florida Statutes designates the port as a member of the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council. Chapter 311, Florida Statutes provides the port may enter into public — private infrastructure projects. [THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE 15 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Section 311.14 F.S. authorizes and directs each deepwater port to develop a strategic plan with a 10 year horizon. Each plan must include an economic development element, and infrastructure development element, a transportation element, an element that identifies physical, environmental and regulatory barriers to development, and an intergovernmental coordination element. Section 315.02(6), F.S. The term "port facilities" shall mean and shall include harbor, shipping, and port facilities, and improvements of every kind, nature, and description, including, but without limitation, channels, turning basins, jetties, breakwaters, public landings, wharves, docks, markets, parks, recreational facilities, structures, buildings, piers, storage facilities, including facilities that may be used for warehouse, storage, and distribution of cargo transported or to be transported through an airport or port facility, security measures identified pursuant to s. 311.12, public buildings and plazas, anchorages, utilities, bridges, tunnels, roads, causeways, and any and all property and facilities necessary or useful in connection with the foregoing, and any one or more or any combination thereof and any extension, addition, betterment, or improvement of any thereof. Section 315.03, F.S. grants each deepwater port the following powers: a. Acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance or the lease of any port facilities within the port boundary or outside the boundary so long as the facilities are not located in an adjoining county. b. Acquisition or disposal of real or personal property by purchase, grant, gift, lease or eminent domain. C. Dredge and construction of harbors, channels, turning basins and related infrastructure and to contract with the federal government to construct such projects. d. Fill and create uplands including islands for port purposes. e. Acquisition, improvement or extension of other port facilities. f. Sell, lease or rent port facilities to public or private entities. g. Accept grants or loans from the United States or the State of Florida and pay interest on such grants or loans. h. Issue bonds. I. Lease, rent or contract with public or private entities for the operation of all or a part of port facilities. KDB/slb Attachments Copy: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners FROM: William G. Thiess, Chairman 7 Harbor Advisory Committee SUBJECT: Revisions to 2002 Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan Policies DATE: April 16, 2014 The Harbor Advisory Committee would like to offer the attached recommended revisions to the 2002 Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan Policies to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration. The recommended revisions are in "Track Changes" format and include the earlier revisions suggested by AECOM. The Harbor Advisory Committee's recommended revisions are the result of numerous and lengthy discussions among committee members and also take into account public input received at the committee meetings, The Harbor Advisory Committee also invited AECOM to their February 19, 2014 meeting to explain AECOM's proposed revisions to the policy document and to clarify some of the 'language in those revisions. The Harbor Advisory Committee urges the Board of County Commissioners to consider these recommended revisions to the 2002 Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan Policies and we look forward to providing additional input from the committee and the public in the ongoing revision of the port master plan. Harbor Advisory Committee cc: Faye Outlaw, MPA, ICMA-CM Robert Bentkofsky, Deputy County Administrator Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 Ord. 14-004 File No.: TCP - 1020134689 Page 4 Exhibit "A" Text Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in sWkethrough and underline format. Policy 2A.2.1.2: The Port of Ft. Pierce shall support/seek development activity such as mega yacht construction and maintenance, commercial uses, marine research facilities, maritime academic and vocational uses, and/or expansion of tourist/recreational uses, depending on market conditions. St. Lucie County, the City of Ft. Pierce and Indian River State College shall identify a blue ribbon panel to develop a path to establishing a Maritime Academy at the Port of Ft. Pierce. Policy 2A.3.1.3: Future public infrastructure improvements in the Port Planning Area will be made consistent with the Port Master Plan, to include the following projects: Harbor Pointe shoreline protection, refurbish and/or improve City marina bulkheads and Fisherman's Wharf road improvements. A �i {p •i t�tl� Sf t � f r �} ! a }Sgs 4.a9 J n �o � N s t ) t �j � r %alit t�: ft �7� �t t t • lV n nt � ` r Q 37$ t MPLILI O O O Z C t t t °tit r• k ts� t r . Cr noun DODO r r �f04 � r��: 'r� ,t �y> � } t rf u� � i �u � � 'S {D� t,. I lzf� rt� � u�t}ra 5 ,-�. � },�P(z"�,�, __^.��, ��'�Y�e�� a 'i�"� ,r �' •2r:+ t C S t st ��%" -• 4 t r a G t tiY t . .t(t zz tyrx � ��`��+�,a }:.r. � iz � �"SX' ��sr �' �✓ 1 ¢� •,. t s r� 7r't'��r� �� t �3{Ij iris �tr"... 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RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE TO CREATE THE BUSINESS CASE FOR A MARITIME ACADEMY AT THE PORT OF FORT PIERCE AND PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES,AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determination: 1. The County has initiated amendments to the goals, objectives and policies for the Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan to consider policies that would provide for the location of a Maritime Academy at the Port of Fort Pierce. 2. The FDOT/AECOM Report has recommended establishing a Blue Ribbon Committee, which would create the business case for the academy, determining the focus of the school, building the coalition in the community, developing public and private partners, and navigating through the process to get it established. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. This Board does hereby create the Blue Ribbon Committee. Such Committee shall have the following duties and functions: a. To review and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and its consultants regarding the Port of Fort Pierce Master Plan Update to consider policies that would provide for the location of a Maritime Academy at the Port of Fort Pierce; and, b. To perform any other duties or functions as requested by the Board of County Commissioners on issues related to the Maritime Academy at the Port of Fort Pierce. 2. The action, decisions and recommendations of the Committee shall not be final or binding on the Board of County Commissioners but shall be advisory only. 3. The Committee shall consist of eight (8) members who shall be appointed as follows: a. Representative from St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners (Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners) b. Representative from City of Fort Pierce Commission (Appointed by City Commission) C. Representative for City of Port St. Lucie City Council (Appointed by City Council) d. A representative from International Longshoreman Association (Appointed by Association) d. Representative from Indian River State College (Appointed by the College) e. Representative from Work Force Development Board (Appointed by the Development Board) f. A Local Community Advocate at large (Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners) h. Representative from maritime trades (marinas, boat, and yacht works) (Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners) 4. Each member shall serve at the discretion of the appointing entity, as applicable. 5. Vacancies for all members shall be filled upon: a. Death of a member b. Resignation C. Removal by the appointing commissioner or entity, as applicable. d. Two (2) unexcused absences in a six (6) month period 6. Vacancies shall be filled by the entity who appointed the person to the vacant seat. 7. The Committee shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. The Committee Chairman shall establish a time and place for holding meetings as shall be necessary, and the Committee shall adopt such rules of organization and procedure as may be required. Five (5) committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business at Committee meetings. 8. The Committee may establish sub -committees for specific subjects or tasks from among its members. The Committee shall hold its first meeting as soon as possible from the date this resolution is adopted. 9. St. Lucie County Administration, or designee, shall provide administrative support for the Committee and shall keep a record of its proceedings. 10. If any action, sentence, or clause of this resolution is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way effect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution. After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows: Chairman XXX Vice Chair XXX Commissioner XXX Commissioner XXX Commissioner XXX PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of December, 2013. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: DEPUTY CLERK CHAIRMAN APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND CORRECTNESS: COUNTY ATTORNEY