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Minutes 08.03.2021
91rc LUCE L"C", P La©n BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting August 3, 2021 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 6:17 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER fhe meeting was called to order at 06:00 PM by Chair Chris Dzadovsky District No. 1 Present Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5 Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Don West, Public Works Director Leslie Olson, Planning and Development Services Director George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director Jodi Nentwick, Planning and Development Services Senior Planner Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Dzadovsky opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board. Paige Lathem presented the Board with information regarding the Acceleration Academy Program and their new site location in Fort Pierce. There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed public comment. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:00 PM There are no items scheduled. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL There are no items scheduled. A. Resolution No. 21-326 - Proclaiming August 1 through 7, 2021 "Farmers Market Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida - ADD ON 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 Board of Farmers Market Ryan Abernathy, Brenda Gibbons, Kia Fontaine, and City of Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 7. PRESENTATIONS There are no items scheduled. 8. CONSENT AGENDA "% IIIULIUII WdJ IIIdUe LU dPPIUve'JLdll ICL.UIIIIIICIIUdL1U11J, d11U IL Pd.'JJeU U11d111111UU.'Jly. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 42 Adopted by Consent Vote B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Addendum to Contract for Sale and Purchase - Melville Road Phase 1- All America Pools, 2 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:00 PM Inc. - 20' of Right -of -Way - Parcel ID 3403-343-0002-000-4 Staff recommended the Board approve the Addendum to the Contract for Sale and Purchase, authorize the Chair to sign the Addendum, direct staff to proceed with the closing, and record the Warranty Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Addendum to Contract for Sale and Purchase - Melville Road Phase 1 - Pamela Groothouse - 20' of Right -of -Way - Parcel ID 3403-343-0003-000-1 Staff recommended the Board approve the Addendum to the Contract for Sale and Purchase, authorize the Chair to sign the Addendum, direct staff to proceed with the closing, and record the Warranty Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Interlocal Agreement - St. Lucie County MRO Hangar Staff recommended the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Requesting a Budget Amendment to Transfer $95,000.00 from the County's Contingency Account to the County Attorney's Professional Services Account Staff recommended that the Board approve the transfer of $95,000.00 from Contingency to Professional Services as requested. Adopted by Consent Vote C. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Save the Chimps - Fairgrounds Rental Fee Waiver $431.25 Staff recommended approving Save the Chimps request for a waiver of fees for the Midway Area in the amount of $431.25. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. St. Lucie County Farm Bureau- Fairgrounds Rental Fee Waiver of $802.50 Staff recommended approving the St. Lucie County Farm Bureau's request for a waiver of fees for Adams Arena in the amount of $802.50. Adopted by Consent Vote 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:00 PM 3. Blind Creek Beach Restroom and Parking Lot Work Authorization (Design & Construction Management) - $109,000.00 Staff recommended board approval of Work Authorization #1 for Captec Engineering on Contract #: C19-08-751 in the amount of $109,000.00 and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Board approval to "Piggyback" Lake County Contract #16-0214 to purchase a Pre -Cast Volusia 6 Stall Restroom per proposal KT-2021-077 from Leesburg Concrete Company for Blind Creek Beach in the amount of $123,450.00 Staff recommended Board approval to "piggyback" Lake County Contract #16-0214 to purchase a pre -cast Volusia 6 Stall Restroom per proposal KT-2021-077 (attached) from Leesburg Concrete Company for Blind Creek Beach in the amount of $123,450.00 from Park Impact Fees, as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Peter W. Busch Family Foundation Wild Game Dinner Fee Waiver $1500.00 Staff recommended Board authorization to waive the $1500.00 for the rental fees of Adams Arena for the 2021 Peter W. Busch Family Foundation Wild Game Dinner to be held at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds on October 8, 2021, as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote D. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. Approve CDM Smith Work Authorization 18 - St. Lucie County Public Utilities Facilities Plan and State Revolving Fund Loan Assistance - St. Lucie County Utilities (SLCU) desires to pursue State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan money to finance septic removal at North Hutchinson Island. This project may be eligible for SRF grants and loan funding. A fast -track approach will be required to maximize the amount of funding the County will receive. It is SLCU's desire to include as much of the costs of the projects listed in the fundable portion of the SRF list as possible. Staff recommended the Board approve CDM Smith Work Authorization 18. Adopted by Consent Vote 4 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:00 PM 2. Proposal to Increase Landfill Hours of Operation and Include 5 Additional Full -Time Employees Increased hours will accommodate the growth of St. Lucie County and its enveloped municipalities and will require additional county staff. Extended hours will be for the current waste hauler only - hours to the public will remain the same. Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed increase in landfill operating hours and the accompanying 5 FTEs to support the extended operational times. Adopted by Consent Vote E. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Culvert 2021-01 MSBU - Initial Assessment Resolution Staff recommended Board approval of Resolution No. 2021-318, the Culvert 2021-01 MSBU Initial Assessment Resolution, and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote *Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate conversation 2. Approval of a Facilities Use Agreement With Underwater Engineering Services, Inc.(UESI) Staff recommended Board approval of the FUA with UESI to stage limerock boulders and reef modules at Harbour Pointe Park until September 15 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. *Item was pulled from the Consent Agenda to be discussed at the August 17, 2021 Board meeting. F. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 1. Authorization of Accept the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Staff recommended that the Board approve and authorize the acceptance of the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Countywide (2021-JAGC-STLU-3- 313-025) in the amount of $26,627.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:00 PM A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Friends I, LLC, filed a Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Chapter VII, Development Design and Improvement Standards, Section 7.02.02.B. - Permitted Uses to allow Recreational Vehicle Parks (RVP) within commercial areas, subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.16 (SIC 7033) within the Planned Non -Residential Development (PNRD) Zoning District. Jodi Nentwick, Planning and Development Senior Planner, presented this item to the Board. According to the Land Development Code, public notice requirements were advertised in St. Lucie County News Tribune on July 25, 2021. On September 30, 1976, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 76-96, establishing the Recreational Vehicle Parks Zoning District. The purpose is to provide areas where recreational vehicles, travel trailers, truck campers, pickup coaches, motor homes, and similar vehicles suitable for temporary habitation, used for travel, vacation, and recreation purposes, can be demonstrated for short periods. The proposed amendment added to the Planned Non -Residential Development permits so that the rezoning application for Recreational Vehicle Park will be evaluated for consistency and compatibility with the surrounding commercial land uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on July 15, 2021, and voted unanimously to approve the proposed Test Amendment. Staff requested the Board authorization to schedule the second Public Hearing for the Land Development Code Text Amendment for Recreational Vehicle Parks, subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.16 (SIC 7033) in the Planned Non -Residential Development District on September 7, 2021, beginning at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible. FA 111ULIU11 VVdJ IIIdUC LU CIPf IUVC JLdll I CL.UII III ICI IUdLIU11J, dllU IL f.1d JJCU UIId111111UUJly. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Blue Sky Landing - Approval of First Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease 6 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:00 PM Agreement with Blue McNeil One, LLC, to extend term an additional thirty-four (34) years pursuant to Florida Housing Finance Corporation requirements - ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING *Item Pulled Prior to the meeting. 2. CARES Act - Notice of Program Closeout - ADD ON Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item to the Board. St. Lucie County was allocated $55,543,687.00 from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) as part of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act the U.S. Department of Treasury. As part of the County's plan, funding was allocated to Social Services, Economic Recovery, Public Safety and Health, Municipalities, and Reserves for future COVID 19 expenditures. Based on guidelines from Florida's Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), all funds were expended within the required timeframe, and reimbursement documentation was provided to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), as required. On July 19, 2021, the County received a Notice of Program Closeout from Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), indicating that the County's allocation, including any interest earned and reported, has been fully substantiated and approved in Florida CARES and all payments of the allocation have been issued to the County pursuant to the executed Funding Agreement. As indicated in the notice, the County is obligated to maintain all records applicable to any requests for reimbursement, request for advance, interest earned on the County's allocation, and the County's spending plan. The County is also obligated to provide additional documentation upon request by applicable state or federal officials. Staff recommended that the Board approve the Notice of Program Closeout and authorize the Chair to sign the notice. H IIIULIUII WdJ HIdUl-- LU dPP[UVC JLaII fCLL)I1111It! IIUdLIUIIJ, dlIU IL PdJbt:!U UIIdIII[IIUUJIV. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS 7 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:00 PM A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 9 AM in Conference Room 3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, August 17, 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, August 17, 2021, at 6 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 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. 8 1 P a g e