Fort Pierce City Commission Approves Youth Council Appointments and Waste Fee Resolutions

The Fort Pierce City Commission held a regular meeting on August 18, 2025, addressing several key resolutions and appointments. The meeting began with a public hearing, allowing community members to voice their opinions on the agenda items. However, no public comments were made during this time.

Following the public hearing, the commission moved to approve the first resolution. A motion was made and seconded, leading to a unanimous vote in favor from all present commissioners, including Commissioner Broderick, Commissioner Gaines, Commissioner Johnson, and Mayor Hudson.

The next item on the agenda was Resolution 25-R-61, which involved the certification of appointments to the Youth Advisory Council. This resolution reappointed two existing members to the council. A motion to approve was made and seconded, resulting in another unanimous vote from the commissioners.

The final resolution discussed was Resolution 25-R-62, which aimed to adopt updated solid waste administrative guidelines. This resolution proposed changes to the fee structure for garbage and trash collection, including adjustments for yard waste and bulk waste collection based on weight. Additionally, it included provisions for tire pickup fees based on appointment and type. The commission sought input from Mr. Chess regarding this resolution before proceeding.

Overall, the meeting progressed smoothly, with all resolutions receiving unanimous support from the commission. The next steps will involve implementing the approved resolutions and continuing to engage with the community on relevant issues.