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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCCLG Agenda.Backup.05.06.26Board Meeting May 6, 2026 @ 10:00 AM St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex, Third Floor Conference Room 3 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL ZOOM MEETING IS AVAILABLE Meeting ID: 83381884432 Passcode: 293748 Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 3. Introductions — Self Introductions of Members and Guests 4. Chairman's Comments 5. Approval of April Minutes 6. Approval of Treasurer's Report for April 2026 7. Special Presentation — Benita Whalen, Florida Cattleman's Association 8. Information Items — Members Exchange Information 9. Legislative Matters 10. New Business 11.Old Business 12. Committee Reports A. Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities/Florida League of Cities B. Florida Association of Counties C. Florida School Boards Association D. CareerSource Research Coast E. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council F. South Florida Water Management District G. St. John's River Water Management District 13.Adjournment The Treasure Coast Council of Local Government (TCCLG) meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:OOAM (unless otherwise indicated) in the St. Lucie County Roger Poitras Administration Annex Third Floor Conference Room 3, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be heard. (F.S.286.0105) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting should contact the TCCLG ADA Coordinator at (772) 467-3052. Regular Meeting — April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Zoom was Available. MINUTES Council Members Present Bradley Goodbread, Okeechobee County Commission, (Chairman) Dowling Watford, City of Okeechobee (Treasurer) Amanda Riedel, Okeechobee School Board (Alternate) Brian Foley, Indian River Shores Paul Sinnott, St. Lucie Village David Pickett, City of Port St. Lucie James Clasby, St. Lucie County Commission (Vice Chairman) Campbell Rich, City of Stuart Kevin Docherty, Town of Ocean Breeze Debbie Hawley, St. Lucie County School Board Terri Baronborg, Indian River School Board, via zoom Frank Tidikis, Town of Sewalls Point Inocencia Hernandez, City of Fellsmere, via Zoom Bob McPartlan, City of Sebastian Blake J. Capps, Martin County Commission Arnold Gaines, City of Fort Pierce Council Members Not Present Amy Pritchett, Martin County School District (Secretary) John Cutogno, City of Vero Beach Angelina Perez, Village of Indiantown Laura Moss, Indian River County Commission Others Present Ingrid Van Hekken, St. Lucie Village Mitch Kloorfain, Career Source Patricia Christensen, TCRLC and FLC Christine Westhaver, SLC Aide to Commissioner Clasby Jim Cannon, St. John's Water Management District Terry Ann Paulo, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Ken Krasnow, Cushman & Wakefield, Guest Speaker Sherry McKorkle, South Florida Water Management District CALL TO ORDER Chair Goodbread called the meeting to order at 10:10 AM. 1. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Watford led the invocation and Vice Chairman Goodbread led The Pledge of Allegiance. 2. NTRODUCTIONS Self -introduction by Board members and guests. 3. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS Vice Chairman Goodbread welcomed everyone. He and Mr. Watford asked Ingrid Van Hekken to come forward. She was presented with a Certificate honoring her for her many years of service to the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments, serving both as Secretary and Auditor. She also had a contribution donated in her name to Project Lift. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Goodbread called for a motion to accept the Meeting Minutes from March 2026. Mr. Foley made a motion to approve; Mr. Tidikis seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. S. APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Watford gave the Treasurers report for March 2026. asked for a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report. A motion was made by Mr. Foley and seconded by Mr. Pickett. Motion passed unanimously. 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Clasby stated that the State CFO would be visiting St. Lucie West the following day. CFO Ingolia would be making a presentation on his office's audit of one of the Governments in St. Lucie County but did not state which Government. Mr. Docherty announced that he was appointed to the Florida Municipal Trust Board for Florida League of Cities as a trustee. Mr. Rich reported that the Indian River Lagoon Council, which he sits on has grant opportunities opening up. Amounts of $500,000 to $1 million are available for local communities to apply for. Mr. Tidikis mention Sewalls Point was holding an Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnet Contest on April 3 at 9 AM. Mr. Watford reported that the Okeechobee Music Fest took place and it was very successful. Mr. Goodbread stated that there were thirty thousand attendees with no serious issues. The Rodeo and County Fair were also a success. 9. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS There was discussion on the bills approved by the legislature, awaiting the signature by the Governor. There was also discussion on the upcoming Special Sessions and when the Tax Proposal Issues will be discussed. Information will be shared as it becomes available. 10 NEW BUSINESS Proclamations: Mr. Goodbread presented two proclamations for the South Florida Water Management District. The first was recognizing Water Conservation Month and the second was Recognizing Water Reuse Week. Mr. Watford made a motion to approve both Proclamations. Mr. Foley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 11. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion on TCCLG Scholarship - Ms. Barenborg gave a review of the discussion at the March meeting including the criteria for the proposed scholarship. There was discussion on the amount and when the scholarship would begin. The criteria for the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments Scholarship is as follows: • Scholarship amount will be $1000 and will be awarded directly to the student. • Open to Graduating Seniors or students that are currently in a University, College or Trade School from any of the four counties: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee or St. Lucie including students attending private school or those being home schooled. • The winner must send us their acceptance letter for the school they intend to attend. • Criteria is NOT solely based on need, but community involvement should be the primary criteria as the TCCLG is made up of community leaders. • Video from candidates of their interview - Limited to three minutes. • Scholarship will begin in 2027 A motion to approve the Scholarship criteria for TCCLG was made by Mr. Capp and seconded by Mr. Clasby. Motion passed unanimously. 12. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities/Florida League of Cities (TCRLC & FLC) Ms. Christensen reported that TCRLC is holding Ethics Class on April 23 and County Commissioners are invited to take this class, as well as all city elected officials. b. Florida Associations of Counties (FAC) Mr. Clasby reported the FAC Conference is upcoming in Orlando. c. Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Ms. Baronborg reported that Insurance for schools is skyrocketing. IRCSB is self -insured and they are looking for ways to cut costs by joining Fleet. Seventeen School Boards have already joined. d. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council No report e. CareerSource Research Coast Mr. Kloorfain reported the new unemployment rates weren't out yet. The Summer of Success Program will be accepting applications in St. Luci County. f. South Florida Water Management District Ms. McCorkle reported Lake Okeechobee received 14 inches of rain. g. St. Johns Water Management District Thanked the board for the Proclamations. He was at the National Weather conference, and the drought is covering the whole state and half the state is in a severe drought. 7. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments has concluded, Chairman Goodbread adjourned the meeting at 11AS AM.