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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-06-TCCLG.Meeting.MinutesTreasure Coast Council of Local Governments – Minutes of the Meeting of December 6, 2023 Page 1 of 4 Regular Meeting – December 6, 2023@ 10:00AM St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex Third Floor Conference Room 3 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981 ZOOM Meeting Information Meeting ID: 890 7240 7519 Passcode: 698267 MINUTES Council Members Present Bradley Goodbread, Okeechobee County (Chairman) Dowling Watford, City of Okeechobee (Treasurer) Ingrid Van Hekken, St. Lucie Village (Secretary) Arnold Gaines – City of Fort Pierce Brian Foley, Indian River Shores Campbell Rich, Stuart – via zoom Debbie Hawley, St. Lucie County School Board Ed Dodd, Sebastian Harold Jenkins, Martin County Commission Joel Tyson, Fellsmere Marsha Powers, Martin School Board– via zoom Teri Barenborg, Indian River County School Board Members Not Present David Pickett, Port St. Lucie (Vice Chairman) Jamie Fowler, St Lucie County Commission John Cotugno, City of Vero Beach William Arnold, Ocean Breeze Others Present Dr. David Moore, Indian River School District Ian Cotner – via zoom Jim Cannon, St. John’s River Water Management District Kathy Copeland, Indian River – via zoom Kathy Lamartina, South Florida Water Management District Kelly Boysure, Indian River School District Mitch Kloorfain, Career Source Research Coast Patricia Christiansen, Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities Thomas Lanahan, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Center 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Goodbread called the meeting to order at 10:20 AM. Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments – Minutes of the Meeting of December 6, 2023 Page 2 of 4 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Watford led the invocation and Chairman Goodbread led The Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INTRODUCTIONS 4. CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS Mr. Goodbread reminded us that in the Pledge of Allegiance there is no pause after one nation. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Goodbread called for a motion to accept the Meeting Minutes from November. Mr. Tyson moved approval. Mr. Dodd seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 6. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT Chairman Goodbread called for a motion to accept the Treasure’s Report for December as presented by Mr. Watford (see attachment). Mr. Dodd moved approval. Mr. Foley seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS There were no informational items. 8. PROGRAM PRESENTATION Dr. David Moore, the Superintendent from Indian River School District, gave the presentation. He started out giving his background in the education system. Prior to accepting this position, he served as Assistant Superintendent in Miami- Dade county Public Schools. Prior to this Dr. Moore served as an Administrative Director of the ETO, principal, assistant principal, school counselor and teacher. Upon his arrival in Indian River, he initiated work to completely re-envision education in the District and solidified a framework for systems change through the development and implementation of the ACHIEVE 2025 District Strategic Plan. He is taking action for sustainable systems change. Dr. Moore showed a PowerPoint which demonstrates how well the Indian River School District is doing. They are in a better place academically today than they were pre-pandemic. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities/Florida League of Cities (TCRLC & FLC) Ms. Christiansen announced that the last policy committee meeting was last week. The committee is working on supportive policies such as waiving certain certifications for fire and police, sovereign immunity and fair housing. SB 280, the short-term rental bill, is being fast-tracked. SB 609, the repeal of what the local businesses tax can used for should be watched as well as HB 267, the three-day approval of residential building permits. b. Florida Associations of Counties (FAC) No report was given. Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments – Minutes of the Meeting of December 6, 2023 Page 3 of 4 c. Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Ms. Brandenberg stated that they are watching deregulation bills which will make funds being spent on the private sector fairer, first amendment rights keep popping up and four school districts have started with later start times. She also reminded us not to reply all to emails due to a possible violation of the Sunshine Law. d. CareerSource Research Coast Mr. Kloorfain reported that the unemployment rate remains stable. Currently there is too much training money on the table. See him to set up on the job training where CareerSource will pay for training wages. e. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) Mr. Lanahan reported that that they are working with St. Lucie County and Martin County to facilitate conversations between the county and cities. f. South Florida Water Management District Ms. LaMartina reported hurricane season ended last week. Lake Okeechobee is up to 15.96 feet. Cape Coral has issued a water shortage order. g. St. Johns River Water Management District Mr. Cannon reported that Indian River Basin Managers will be responsible for parts of the St. John’s River. There will be a dedicated person to their area. 10. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Goodbread called for a motion to accept hiring a Recording Secretary per the proposal presented at last month’s meeting. Mr. Tyson moved approval. Mr. Foley seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 11. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Watford stated that the installation of new officers will be January 3, 2024 at Marsh Landing in Fellsmere. 12. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS The Florida Legislative Session begins January 9, 2024. They are still pushing for term limits. 13. ADJOURNMENT As business before the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments has concluded, Chairman Goodbread adjourned the meeting at 11:20 AM. Respectfully submitted, Jacqueline Boer, recording Secretary Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments – Minutes of the Meeting of December 6, 2023 Page 4 of 4 Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments Treasurer’s Report Nov., 2023 Balance: Nov 1, 2023 $14,498.47 Deposits: 0 Expenses: 0 Balance: Nov. 30, 2023 $14,498.47 MEMO: Florida Prime Account (5.59%) $16,924.62