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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 6:38 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by District No. 5, Chair Cathy Townsend.
,Present
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Also Present
Howard Tipton, County Administrator
Daniel McIntyre, County Attorney
Alice Sennott, Recording Secretary
2. INVOCATION
The County Administrator led the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
Chair Townsend opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed
the Board:
• Aileen Loucks, 9300 Carlton Rd, spoke to the Board about the ongoing problem of noisy dogs on
the property next to hers. She submitted an audio recording of the dogs for the record.
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• Kathy Dwonch-Schoe, 9338 Carlton Rd, asked the Board to consider changing the definition of
public nuisance in the animal control code to address the dog barking problem and submitted a
copy of the animal control code for the record.
• Robert Auwaerter, Vice Mayor of Indian River Shores, asked the Board to support Senate Bill 676
(High -Speed Passenger Rail Safety Act).
There being no one further wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed public comment.
S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve all sets of minutes and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Sean Mitchel
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the informal meeting of September 10, 2019
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of January 14, 2020
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the informal meeting of January 21, 2020
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
There were no proclamations.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. 2020 PSA Grant Program
Eric Gill, Communication Division Director, presented the Board with an overview of the
County's Video PSA Grant Program. He gave them a background on the grant program,
described grant eligibility and scoring, listed previous award winners, showed a PSA from a
previous grant winner, and mentioned this year's deadline.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Frannie Hutchinson
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 15-16
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Florida Department of Transportation Midway Road Project from West of South 25th
Street to East of U.S. 1- County property portion of Parcel ID 3405-411-0003-000-5 -
License Agreement and Resolution
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Florida Department of Transportation Midway Road Project from West of South 25th
Street to East of U.S. 1- County property portion of Parcel ID 3403-502-0111-000-8 - White
City Park - License Agreement and Resolution
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. First Amendment to Settlement Agreement Including Impact Fee Credit Agreement -
Riverland/Kennedy, LLC
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Resolution No. 20-023 - A Resolution in Support of Florida Senator Debbie Mayfield and
Representative Sirois" Legislation Entitled High Speed Passenger Rail Safety Act
Adopted by Consent Vote
C. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Requesting Board approval to offer medical imaging services for SLC employees and
dependents through CareHere.
Adopted by Consent Vote
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Public Hearing to Abandon a Portion of Whiteway Dairy Road in Section 18, Township 35
South, Range 40 East
JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisitions Manager, presented this item. Guettler Holdings, LLC
requested to abandon Whiteway Dairy Road adjacent to their property located at 4401
Whiteway Dairy Road. Whiteway Dairy Road is an existing 30' right-of-way deeded to the
County in 1927 for the purpose of a right-of-way and easement in and to said lands for public
highway purposes. Guettler Holdings requested a postponement of the Public Hearing to
March 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m to allow County staff to review additional information. Staff
recommended the Board accept the request from the applicant to continue the Public
Hearing to March 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one
wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to continue the hearing to March 3, 2020 and it passed 4-0 with
Commissioner Hutchinson abstaining from the vote.
RESULT:
CONTINUE
MOVER:
Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
Frannie Hutchinson
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Proposed Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Section 3.01.03.Q. CN,
Commercial Neighborhood to allow for Self -Storage Facilities Limited to Enclosed Storage
as a Conditional Use - First Reading
Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner, presented this item. The applicant, Jeremiah Baron & Co,
Commercial Real Estate LLC, requested approval of a Text Amendment to the Land
Development Code, Section 3.01.03.Q. CN, Commercial Neighborhood to allow for self -
storage facilities limited to enclosed storage as a conditional use within the Commercial
Neighborhood Zoning District. This was the first public hearing for the item. Staff
recommended that the Board authorize scheduling the second Public Hearing for the Land
Development Code Text Amendment on March 3, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as
possible.
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2.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one
wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE 1ST READING
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER: Linda Bartz
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Adoption Hearing - Flood Maps effective date to
February 19, 2020 - Adoption Hearing
Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner, presented this item. On October 22, 2019, staff received
permission to advertise a proposed ordinance for public hearing before the Local Planning
Agency and two hearings before the Board of County Commissioners. The Planning and
Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency at their November 21, 2019
meeting, voted unanimously to recommend the proposed amendment. On December 3,
2019, the Board recommended approval for the transmittal to Florida Department of
Economics of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment updating the Flood Maps with
an effective date of February 19, 2020. Staff recommended Board approval for the adoption
of Ordinance 2019-16 of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment updating the enclosed Flood
Maps with an effective date of February 19, 2020.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one
wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
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3. Land Development Code Text Amendment: Update Flood Maps Effective Date - Adoption
Hearing
Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner, presented this item. On October 22, 2019, staff received
permission to advertise a proposed ordinance for public hearings before the Local Planning
Agency and two hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. The Planning and
Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency at their November 21, 2019
meeting, voted unanimously to recommend the proposed amendment. On December 3,
2019, the Board recommended approval of the First Reading amending the Land
Development Code to update the Flood Insurance Rate Map the effective date of February
19, 2020. Staff recommended Board approval for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2019-17
amending the Land Development Code to update the Flood Insurance Rate Map to the
effective date of February 19, 2020.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one
wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER:
Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend,
AYES:
Frannie Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Clover Park - Amendment to Agreement with Hoar Program Management
County Attorney Dan McIntyre presented this item. The County advertised a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ 16-049) seeking Development Manager/Program Manager Consulting
Services relating to the Design, Development, Renovation and Construction of the St. Lucie
County Sports Complex. The County selected Hoar Program Management ("HPM") and on
February 7, 2017, entered into a Contract for Development Manager/Program Manager
Consulting Services with HPM. As the Construction of the Project enters its final phase,
County staff believes that it is in the County's best interest to provide for an on -site full time
Senior Field Coordinator from HPM for the month of February 2020 to ensure quality in
construction. The proposed cost for the full time inspector is $31,000.00. Staff
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recommended that the Board approve an Addendum to the February 7, 2017 Contract with
HPM authorizing a full time on -site inspectors during the month of February 2020 subject to
fund review and approval of the documents by the County Attorney.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, February 11,
2020 at gam in Conference Room 3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
B. County offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of Presidents' Day.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020
at 9am 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.
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FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME —FIRST NAME —MIDDLE NAME
Hutchinson, Frannie
MAILING ADDRESS
2300 Virginia Avenue
CITY
Fort Pierce
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED
February 4, 2020
NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
COUNTY Cl CITY UfCOUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
St. Lucie NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
St. Lucie County
WHO MUST FILE FORM 813
0f ELECTIVE O APPOINTIVE
This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected b oard, council,
commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of
interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary grea tly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before
completing and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A person holding elective or appointive county , municipal, or other local public of five MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure w hich
would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on
a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is re tained
(including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a
relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under
Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F .S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited
from voting in that capacity.
For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the of ficer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law,
mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a b usiness
enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of th a corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are
abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 1 12.3143 from otherwise
participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence th a decision,
whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
• You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2)
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Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.
APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
• A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
• The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
• You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
• You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the
meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
I. Frannie Hutchinson
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
, hereby disclose that on February 4
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more)
inured to my special private gain or loss;
inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate,
inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, Brother is the Petitioner
inured to the special gain or loss of
whom I am retained; or
inured to the special gain or loss of
is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
Board of County Commissioners
Item 9.A.1. - Public Hearing to Abandon a Portion of Whiteway Dairy Road in Section 18, Township 35 South,
Range 40 East
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, by
, which
If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer,
who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest i n such a way
as to provide the public with notice of the conflict.
February 6, 2020
Date Filed
J
Signature
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A
CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
CE FORM 86 - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.