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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
May 4, 2021 Convened: 6:02 PM
Adjourned: 1:12 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 06:02 PM by Chris Dzadovsky District No. 1
Present
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Linda
Bartz District 3, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5
so Present
Howard Tipton, County Administrator
Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator
Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator
Dan McIntyre, County Attorney
Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney
Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director
Ron Parrish, Public Safety and Communications Director
Erick Gill, Communications Division Director
George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director
Jeremiah Johnson, Fort Pierce City Commission
Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director
Kristopher McCrain, Planning & Development Associate Planner
Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary
2. INVOCATION
The County Administrator led the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
Chair Dzadovsky opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the
Board.
Albert Swartz presented the Board with information regarding swale maintenance.
Mark Gotz Mark Gotz presented the Board with information regarding the distribution of Cares Act
Funding.
Mark DeRosa presented that Board with information regarding property taxes for Indian River Drive
residents.
Leeott Zeev presented the Board with information regarding Farming for Education and Rehabilitation
Counseling Services.
There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed public comment.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of April 6, 2021
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Meeting of April 13, 2021
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of April 13, 2021
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 21-076 - a Resolution Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Fort Pierce Inlet in St.
Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution,
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and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to Mayor of Fort Pierce
Linda Hudson, President of St. Lucie Historical Society Nancy Bennett, St. Lucie Historical Society
Board Member Jean Ellen Wilson, Fort to Fort President Marian 0' Leary, and Inlet Centennial
Committee Charlie Hayek, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
B. Resolution No. 21-080 - A resolution proclaiming May 9-15, 2021 as "Law Enforcement Week" and
further designating May 15, 2021, a "Peace Officers' Memorial Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution,
and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to Chief Deputy Brian
Hester, Chief of Staff Chief Gary Wilson, Director of Administration Major Chris Cicio, Director of
Detention Major Petri Hayes, Patrol Operations Division Captain Adam Goodner, Detention
Operations Division Captain Stephanie Lyons, and Criminal Investigations Division Captain Mike
Sheeler, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
C. Resolution No. 21-081 - Proclaiming May 2-8, 2021 as "St. Lucie County Correction Officers Week" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution,
and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to Chief Deputy Brian
Hester, Chief of Staff Chief Gary Wilson, Director of Detention Major Petri Hayes, and Detention
Operations Division Captain Stephanie Lyons, who thanked the Board and accepted the
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proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
D. Resolution No. 21-064 - Proclaiming the Month of May 2021 as "Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the
resolution, and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky accepted the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
E. Resolution No. 21-068 - Proclaiming the month of May 2021 as "Haitian American Heritage Month" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution,
and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to Representatives of the
Haitian Community, Head Carlleen Wright of Volunteers, Carmel Vericain Secretary, Evens Auguste
Director of Communications, Vasthie St Juste Volunteer, Carole King Founder/President, and Fritz
Jules Sponsor Relations Manager, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
Townsend
NAYS: None
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EXCUSED: None
F. Resolution No. 21-123 - a resolution proclaiming May 2021 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in
St. Lucie County, Florida
* Two groups accepted
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution,
and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to the Staff of Tykes and
Teens, Commutations Manager Misty Stoller, and CEO Eric Garza, who thanked the Board and
accepted the proclamation.
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution,
and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to the Staff of New
Horizon, Board of Directors Kathryn Hensley, and CEO William Wims, who thanked the Board and
accepted the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
G. Resolution No. 21-129 - a resolution proclaiming the first week of May 2021 as "Public Service
Recognition Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution,
and it passed unanimously. Chair Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to County Attorney
Howard Tipton, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
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7. PRESENTATIONS
There are no items scheduled.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant List 28 - 30
Adopted by Consent Vote
1. St. Lucie County FY 2021— 2023 Strategic Plan Strategic Initiatives
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, following a community survey, stakeholder
interviews, and two public workshops, adopted its Vision, Mission Statement, Core Values, Goals,
and Objectives of its Strategic Plan at its June 2, 2020, Regular Meeting. The Strategic Planning
Implementation, and more specifically, our Goal Teams developed proposed strategic initiatives for
each adopted objective.
Staff recommended the adoption and incorporation of developed Strategic Initiatives into St. Lucie
County's FY 2021— 2023 Strategic Plan.
Adopted by Consent Vote
C. AIR & SEAPORT
1. Request for Purchase of Capital Equipment RE: John Deere 331-G Skid Steer Cab/Severe with
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Forestry and Mulcher
Staff recommended Board approval to proceed with the purchase of a John Deere 331-G Skid Steer
Cab/Severe with Forestry, Mulcher, and Trailer, at a total cost of $113,374.00 order to conduct
obstruction clearing at the Airport as mandated by the FAA/DOT.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. Change Order #1 for C20-11-830 - Airport Stormwater Facility
Improvement Project
C.W. Roberts Contracting has submitted a change order for the additional work required to
complete the Airport's Stormwater Facility Improvement Project. During the construction phase of
the project, the contractor discovered remnants from a 2017 fuel spill. This change order contains
the potential required full remediation work of the area. Additional testing is required to
determine if the material removal is required or if only the installation of a monitoring well is
required. The change order amount of $114,924.50 and 80 additional construction days reflects
test results that indicate material removal that remains subject to the additional testing required,
if results indicate no removal necessary, the change order will be reduced to reflect actual
expenses associated with the required remediation work.
Staff recommended Board approval for C.W. Roberts Change Order on C20-11-830 for the Airport's
Stormwater Improvement Project in the amount of $114,924.50 and 80 additional days to allow
for the remediation of the fuel spill remnants and to allow for the project to be completed as
design.
Adopted by Consent Vote
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Blue Sky Landing - Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Blue McNeil One, LLC to
incorporate certain terms requested by Lessee's lenders and investors
Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed Amended and Restated Lease Agreement and
Memorandum of Ground Lease with Blue Sky McNeil One, LLC, and authorize the Chair to sign the
documents as well as any other documents related to the development of the project as approved
by the County Attorney as to legal form and correctness,
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Permission to Advertise - An Ordinance amending Section 36-1 of the St. Lucie County Code and
Compiled Laws
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Staff recommended the Board approve permission to advertise.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Easement - Florida Department of Transportation - County Right -of -Way - Sunrise Boulevard and
Virginia Avenue - Parcel ID 2421-500-0114-000-3
The Florida Department of Transportation is constructing new fiber-optic lines from U.S. Highway 1
West to Interstate 1-95. A portion of the County's right-of-way along Virginia Avenue at Sunrise
Boulevard is needed to install a new traffic control box. To finalize the connection, the Florida
Department of Transportation needs an Easement at this location from the County.
The proposed Easement and Resolution is attached for your review and approval.
The Easement has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney, Public Works Director,
and the Assistant County Surveyor.
Staff recommended the Board approve the Easement, authorize the Chair to sign the Easement,
and direct staff to record the Easement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Revocable License Agreement - 147 N. Naranja Avenue - River Park - Unit 4 - Sergio A. Urrutia and
Daniela J. Orciso-Urrutia - Parcel ID 3419-530-0193-000-2
Mr. and Mrs. Urrutia are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a
6' wood fence, 4' chain -link fence, and gates along the sides of their property within the County's
6' Drainage/Utility Easement.
Public Works, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and Engineering have all reviewed the Revocable
License Agreement and have no objections.
Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to
sign the agreement, and direct Mr. and Mrs. Urrutia pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
5. Revocable License Agreement - 149 N. Naranja Avenue - River Park - Unit 4 - Kent Raper - Parcel
ID 3419-530-0192-000-5
Mr. Raper is requesting a Revocable License Agreement to be allowed to install a 6' wood fence
with a 10' double swing gate along the side of his property within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility
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Easement.
Public Works, Road & Bridge, Water Quality, and Engineering have all reviewed the Revocable
License Agreement and have no objections.
Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to
sign the agreement, and direct Mr. Raper pay to record the agreement in the public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
A-1 Roof Truss Ltd. Co. - First Amendment to Impact Fee Mitigation Fee Agreement (2020-01) to
extend the construction deadline to December 31, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed First Amendment to the Impact Fee
Mitigation Agreement (2020-01) with A-1 Roof Truss Ltd. Co. and authorize the Chair to sign the
First Amendment.
Adopted by Consent Vote
7. Senior Laboratory Specialist — Full -Time Employee Position and Funding Request
This is a request to add an FTE position to the Drug Lab for a Senior Laboratory Specialist position,
and request funds from the reserves account to fund the position.
Staff recommended that the Board approve this request for Full -Time Employee for the Senior
Laboratory Specialist and approve the funding request.
Adopted by Consent Vote
8. Water and Wastewater Supply Agreement with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA), Blue
McNeil One LLC, and WGI, Inc. Relating to the Development of Property for Affordable Housing
to be Known as Blue Sky Landing
Staff recommended Board approve the agreement and authorize the grant of an easement to
FPUA as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Grant Acceptance - Transit Rebranding Project Florida Department of Transportation
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(FDOT) Service Development Grant - ITEM AMENDED
This grant requires a 50% match, FDOT's portion will be $231,453.00, and the local match will
also be $231,453.00. The Florida Department of Transportation Service Development Program
(SDP) is designed to provide initial funding to public transit projects with new or innovative
techniques to improve system efficiencies, ridership, or revenues. The SDP covers up to 50% of the
capital, marketing, and net operating costs.
Staff recommended Board acceptance of the authorizing resolution and public transportation
grant agreement for the Florida Department of Transportation Service Development Grant
(FM#449010-1-84-01); and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the
County Attorney. This year's total project cost is $462,906.00 (FDOT portion $231,453.00 and local
match $231,453.00).
Adopted by Consent Vote
*RES-2021-135 added post -approval.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. 21-027 Bid Award for Teague Hammock Restoration
Staff recommended Board approval of the 21-027 bid award to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Enviro-Tech Systems Incorporated of Okeechobee, FL in the amount of
$439,425.00 and to allow the Chair to sign contract documents as approved by the County
Attorney. The bid award and contract will fund the restoration of wetlands and hydrology at
Teague Hammock Preserve. All phases of this project are funded by the State of Florida without
match to St. Lucie County.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Work Camper Agreement - Bluefield Ranch Preserve
Staff recommended Board approval of the Work Camper Agreement with Jake Crouch and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Walton Scrub Preserve Florida Inland Navigation District grant Resolution for Assistance
Staff recommended Board approval of the attached resolution for assistance with the Florida
Inland Navigation District for 50% of the Walton Scrub observation tower construction project in
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the amount of $350,000.00 and for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney. This document is required as part of a grant application.
Adopted by Consent Vote
*RES-2021-137 assigned post meeting.
G. FACILITIES
1. Sublease Agreement Between State of Florida Department of Health and St. Lucie County BOCC
Facilities, effective through 2044.
Staff recommended Board approve the sublease agreement for 1701 S 23rd Street, Fort Pierce, FL.
for the Department of Health's use.
Adopted by Consent Vote
H. LIBRARY SERVICES
1. Resolution No. 2021-087 - Establishing the St. Lucie County Library System as a Fine Free Library
Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 2021-087, amending Resolution No. 80-90
rescinding overdue fines and revising the non-resident library card fee.
Adopted by Consent Vote
I. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Federally -Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement (COVID)
Staff recommended Board acceptance of the federally -funded sub -award and grant agreement and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Work Authorization No 03 Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc - Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP) & Emergency Management Strategic Plan (EMSP)
Staff recommended Board approval of Work Authorization No. 03 with Calvin, Giordano &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $63,440.00, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents
as approved by the County Attorney.
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Adopted by Consent Vote
J. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vero Beach - Provision of Emergency Water Service to Both
Parties
Staff recommended that the Board approve the interlocal agreement and authorize the Chair to sign
the agreement.
Adopted by Consent Vote
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1. Carlton Road over NSLRWCD Canal 77 culvert replacement - Work Authorization #1(Design) with
Inwood Consulting Engineers.
Staff recommended the Board approve the Work Authorization #1-design by Inwood Consulting
Engineers in the amount of $69,440.00, and also authorize the Chairperson to sign the documents
as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Continued from March 2, 2021 - Request for an Order, pursuant to Appendix A, Local Acts, Article
VIII, Division 2 (Unsafe Buildings and Structures) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and
Compiled Laws, to demolish the unsafe structure at 5310 Deleon Avenue in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie
County, Florida
Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. Building Inspectors
examined the property of 5310 Deleon Avenue on September 16, 2020, and again in February 2021.
The property is damaged, deteriorated, or defective to such an extent that the cost of restoration
or repair will exceed fifty (50) percent of the value thereof after restoration or repair. The building
is manifestly unsafe and unsanitary for use as single-family dwellings. The building in its current
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condition constitutes a public nuisance.
Staff recommended that the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission to proceed
to use the lowest responsive bidder to demolish the structure and clean the properties of all junk,
trash, and debris, and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real property, which
shall constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County, pursuant to the provisions of Appendix A, Local
Acts, Article VII, Division 2, Section 7-43 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Complied
Laws.
Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people
addressed the Board.
• Danny Bottino
There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation for the reconsideration to demolish the
unsafe structure at 5310 Deleon Avenue, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A second motion was made to approve the staff recommendation to continue the item to the July
6, 2021, regular meeting, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
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B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Continued from April 6, 2021- Happy Foods Agricultural Labor Housing - Conditional Use Petition
to allow four (4) dwelling units for Agricultural Labor Housing on a 706.63-acre parcel within the
AG-5 (Agriculture - 1du/5ac) Zoning District, located at 29800 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL
34945 - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL - ATTACHMENT UPDATED
Kristopher McCrain, Planning and Development Associate Planner, presented this item to the
Board. On August 25, 2020, the applicant, Happy Foods LLC, submitted a Conditional Use Petition
and subsequent Major Site Plan to the Planning and Development Services Department. The
project proposes four (4) single -story four (4) bedroom dwelling units for up to ninety-six (96)
employees for agricultural labor housing, accessory to the agricultural operations. The
accommodation must comply with Florida Building Code requirements and Chapter 64E-14,
Florida Administrative Code regulating Migrant Labor Camps. The site plan also identifies
associated landscaping, vehicular use, and recreational areas. The Major Site Plan and Conditional
Use Petition require review and action by the Board of County Commissioners.
Staff recommended the Board grant a Conditional Use Petition to allow four (4) dwelling units for
Agricultural Labor Housing on a 706.63-acre parcel of land located within the AG-5 (Agriculture -
1du/5ac) Zoning District.
This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures
regarding this item:
Chair Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with IMG Enterprises Tim Sallin, Indian River Citrus League Doug
Bornique, Matt Wynne, Alec Wynne, Matt Borkowski, George Pantuso, Cynthia Angelos, Delores
Johnson, Todd Mowery, Misc. emails to all Board Members, and Caldwell Banker Paradise Real
Estate.
Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with County Attorney, Staff, Cynthia Angelos, Alec Wynne, Matt
Wynne, Matt Borkowski, Ed Lounds, Todd Mowery, Doug Bournique, Timothee Sallin(applicant),
and Misc. Emails on Record to all Board Members.
Commissioner Sean Mitchell - Spoke with County Attorney, Staff, Matt Wynne, Alec Wynne, Tod
Mowery, Timothee Sallin (applicant), Indian River Citrus League Doug Bournique, Matt Borowski,
Frank Lewis, Cynthia Angelos, Deloris Johnson, Ed Lounds, J. Peter Chaires, Jerome Gayman, Sean
Parks, Timothy Maslow, Lake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker, and Misc. Emails on records
to all Board Members.
Commissioner Cathy Townsend - Spoke with Matt Wynne, Alec Wynne, Todd Mowery, Matt
Borkowski, Frank Lewis, Cynthia Angelos, Timothee Sallin (applicant), Doug Bournique, Ed Lounds,
Scott Holmes, Craig Bridgers, Lee County Commissioners Doug Shields, Sean Parks, Indian River
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County Commissioner Susan Adams, Misc. emails, County Staff, and a personal visit to the site
locally at Orange Avenue and Cherry Lake.
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson - Spoke with Douglas Bournique, Tod Mowery, Joel Wynne,
Alec Wynne, Matt Borkowski, Frank Lewis, Theresa Heise, Matthew Wynne, Timothee
Sallin(applicant), Ed Lounds, Happy Foods Grove, George Pantuso, Cynthia Angelos, County Staff,
and Attorney.
Chair Dzadovsky opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people were
sworn in and Testified to the Board.
Kathy Cabre Enloe, RPR (Esquire Court Reporting Inc.)
Brent Spain (Attorney for Applicant)
Timothee Sallin (Applicant)
Ceasar Burduete (Applicant Employee)
Cynthia Angelos (Attorney for the Wynne Family)
Matt Brokowski (Wynne Ranch Employee)
George Buddy Emerson (Retired Fire Chief)
Richard Ziarkowski (St. Lucie County Sheriff Lieutenant)
Matthew Wynne (Wynne Capital Manager)
Hoyt C. Murphy Jr. (Real Estate Broker)
Dan Fuller (Real Estate Appraiser)
Todd Mowery (Regional Planner)
George Pantuso
Delores Johnson
Rebecca Issac
Irma Cabriales
Jerome Gayman
Cindy Alyson
There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation for Happy Foods Agricultural Labor
Housing - Conditional Use Petition for approval, and it Failed (3) to (2).
RESULT:
DENY
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES:
Sean Mitchell, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson
EXCUSED:
None
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A second motion was made to approve staff recommendation for Happy Foods Agricultural Labor
Housing - Conditional Use Petition for denial, and it passed (3) to (2).
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
10. REGULAR AGENDA
APPROVED
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson
Sean Mitchell, Cathy Townsend
None
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Continued from April 6, 2021- Happy Foods Agricultural Labor Housing - Major Site Plan to allow
four (4) dwelling units for Agricultural Labor Housing on a 706.63-acre parcel within the AG-5
(Agriculture - 1du/5ac) Zoning District, located at 29800 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 -
ATTACHMENT UPDATED
Staff recommended the Board approve the Major Site Plan to develop four (4) Agricultural Labor
Housing dwellings on a 706.63-acre parcel of land located within the AG-5 (Agriculture - 1du/5ac)
Zoning District, contingent upon the corresponding Conditional Use Permit.
*Item not presented.
B. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. North Hutchinson Island Septic to Sewer Conversion - Grant Agreement from South Florida Water
Management District for the construction of a gravity sewer line and lift station to serve 31 homes
on Jackson Way
This is a phased project, and flows in Phase I will be diverted from existing septic tanks to the North
Hutchinson Island Water Reclamation Facility (NHIWRF) via a centralized sewer collection system.
The total cost of Phase I was estimated for a gravity sewer collection system at $682,714.75, of
which design, permitting, and contractor procurement are funded by FDEP ($101,702.00) and
construction (not to exceed $565,012.51 based on invoices for the system selected) is funded
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through the IRL Water Quality Improvement Grant.
George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director, presented this item to the Board. The Florida
Legislature provided $25 million for water quality improvement projects to benefit the Indian River
Lagoon (IRL). The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) watershed includes areas within the jurisdictional
boundaries of the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and the South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD). The evaluated proposed project applications that maximized
the potential for water quality improvement benefits, e.g., total nitrogen (TN) and total phosphorus
(TP) nutrient load reductions, to the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). For example, the North Hutchinson
Island Septic -to -Sewer Conversion project is a multi -phased project that will provide covert to 532
residences that currently utilize septic tanks to a centralized sewer system.
Staff recommended that the Board approve the agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the
agreement. This will provide the necessary funds for constructing a gravity line and lift station for
the residents to connect to.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVE
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson, Cathy
Townsend
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A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Joint Meeting with the City of Fort Pierce on Thursday,
May 6, 2021, at 10 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located
at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 9
AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 9 AM
in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
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BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:00 PM
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request.
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