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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
April 7, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
Convened: 6:01 PM
Adjourned: 7:33 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 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
L Iso Present
Howard Tipton, County Administrator
Dan McIntyre, County Attorney
Heather Young, Assistant County Attorney
Gino Butto, Chief Information Officer
Alice Sennott, Recording Secretary
Angela Riggins, Deputy Clerk
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 citizen address the
board:
• Alison Galloway submitted a public comment by email, which had been distributed to the Board
for their review.
There being no one further wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed public comment.
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S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve all sets of minutes and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Strategic Planning Meeting held on February 4,
2020
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the special informal meeting on February 20, 2020
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Tri-County meeting of October 3, 2019
D. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the informal meeting of March 10, 2020
E. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the strategic planning meeting on March 10, 2020
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 20-021- Adoption of a resolution proclaiming the month of April 2020 as "NATIONAL
DONATE LIFE MONTH" and Friday, April 17, 2020 as "NATIONAL DONATE LIFE BLUE AND GREEN
DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida
This proclamation was voted on and approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
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RESULT: ADOPT
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
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B. Resolution No. 20-047 - Proclaiming the Month of April as "WATER CONSERVATION MONTH"
in St. Lucie County, Florida
This proclamation was voted on and approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
F—RESULT: ADOPT
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend,
Frannie Hutchinson
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
C. Resolution No. 20-052 - Proclaiming April 19, 2020 through April 25, 2020 as "CRIME VICTIMS'
RIGHTS WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida
This proclamation was voted on and approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPT
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy
AYES: Townsend, Frannie Hutchinson
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
D. Resolution No. 20-054 - Proclaiming April 28, 2020 as "WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
This proclamation was voted on and approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPT
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy
AYES:
Townsend, Frannie Hutchinson
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
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7. PRESENTATIONS
A. COVID-19 Update
The County Administrator provided an update on the County's current COVID 19 statistics and a
comprehensive summary on its response to the situation. He noted that the County's
workforce is adjusting schedules and work locations to increase the practice of social distancing
and allow for proper cleaning and sanitization of work areas. Approximately 1/3 of the full-
time staff are working either remote or combination between in -office and remote. St. Lucie
County is diligently working to stay ahead of the pandemic and ensure the continued safety
and wellbeing of the community and highlights of its response and protective actions include:
• On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director declared a State of Local
Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
• St. Lucie County issued a "Safer -at -Home" Order effective on April 4, 2020; however, on
April 1, 2020, the State of Florida Office of the Governor issued Executive Order #20-92,
an amendment to the original Order #20-91, stating this Order supersedes any conflicting
official action or order issued by local officials in response to COVID-19.
• In an effort to help comply with the "Safer -at -Home" Order, as of April 3, 2020, all St.
Lucie County offices and facilities are closed on Fridays. Several County departments
have completely closed or have shifted to limited public hours and access.
• St. Lucie County extended the Public Information Line - 772-460-HELP (4357) Hours of
Operation to Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• St. Lucie County is promoting online/distance learning. Several County departments are
now offering more online services and video learning opportunities, including the
libraries, Oxbow Eco-Center and Aquarium. Library staff are working on video story -times
with various children's librarians.
• St. Lucie County closed access to all County beaches on North and South Hutchinson
Island effective Monday, March 23, 2020 at 8 AM until further notice.
• Planning and Development Services, including the Building Department, has adjusted its
operating process by offering online submissions and a drop off location for paper
submission on the 25th Street side of the Administration Complex. Plan reviewers or
inspections will not be available on Fridays in April. If inspections are requested on
Thursday, they will be scheduled for Monday. In a continuing effort to social distance our
residents and employees we are now implementing an innovative practice where the
inspectors are now accepting photographs and videos for several types of inspections.
Contractors are encouraged to work with their inspectors to get time critical inspections
completed. Planning continues to accept and process applications. Code Enforcement is
extending its lien amnesty program and will toll all accruing fines during the emergency.
Economic Development is working with businesses to implement social distancing.
• Meals are being provided at the Boys & Girls Club, supplementary to what the St. Lucie
County Public Schools is providing. The B&GC is passing out 1200 meals a day, seven day
a week, at 4 locations in St. Lucie County. This is for students that would normally eat at
the B&GC. County staff is on standby to fill any gaps in food preparation, delivery and/or
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additional resources as needed. To date, B&GC served over 30,000 meals and 1,000 plus
weekend peanut butter & jelly sandwiches and snacks to the community.
Some of the County's recovery activities include:
• Stakeholder calls are being held maintain open lines of communication daily addressing
new protective measures. Section Chiefs are working as a team with the Command Staff
at the EOC to develop and communicate a common operating picture, collaborating with
all associated agencies to identify and meet unmet needs and manage this
unprecedented emergency situation.
• County operations are still in the response phase but recovery planning has been
initiated. The Recovery Plan itself is currently implemented under unified command at
the EOC. Key stakeholders will meet Thursday afternoon at the Emergency Operations
Center and will include staff from the Economic Development Council.
• Economic Recovery is already a primary activity of the Economic Development Council
(EDC) who is already spearheading numerous recovery efforts associated with the CARES
Act. EDC is developing and executing a St. Lucie Business Disaster Response and Recovery
Plan.
• County staff will work closely with the EDC on stand-up of the Business Recovery Center.
The Recovery Phase and Economic Recovery efforts will be discussed at Thursday's
meeting.
➢ The EDC has already hosted a number of business video conference updates
attended by hundreds of business owners. In essence, they have been undertaking
a Virtual Business Recovery Center and plan to move toward a physical center when
Stay At Home travel restrictions are lifted by the Governor.
➢ The EDC is requesting initial funding of up to $30,000 from their Executive
Committee to hire a consultant and open the center, and assist the SBDC with the
processing of 449 Florida Business Disaster Bridge Loan applicants and other
business assistance services.
➢ The Virtual Business Recovery Center (VBRC) will be located at the Enterprise Hub
at IRSC's Pruitt Campus. EDC in collaboration with the SBDC and partners is seeking
to activate personnel and resources to jumpstart the VRBC concept.
• As far as the County's Recovery Plan, each Recovery Support Function (RSF) will have an
assigned Team Leader chosen based on their primary job duties and the associated RSF
fit to their organizational level and current assignments. Due to a lack of any physical
damage associated with the pandemic, we anticipate activating only four of the seven
key recovery functions:
➢ RSF 1- Community Coordination & Capacity Building (CCCB)
➢ RSF 2 -Economic Recovery— Led by EDC with support from the County
➢ RSF 3 - Health, Social Services, and Education
➢ RSF 4 — Housing.
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• Another one of St. Lucie County's partners, CareerSource Research Coast (CSRC), is
working with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to ensure that all
Floridians receive the benefits they're entitled to. CSRC is assisting the DEO with the
distribution of mail -in applications for reemployment assistance benefits throughout
the local workforce development area.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda as amended to remove the public hearing date on
item 8.F.1 and to include the four proclamations (items 6 A-D). The motion was seconded and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPT
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
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1. Warrant Lists 23-24
Adopted by consent vote
B. AIR & SEA PORT
1. Bid Award No. 20-028 Fisherman's Wharf Boat Ramp Replacement
Adopted by consent vote
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. COVID-19 First Responder and Essential Employee Childcare Program - Agreement with Boys
and Girls Club of St. Lucie County, Inc. -
Adopted by consent vote
2. Celebration Pointe - Second Amendment of March 25, 2013 Assignment
Adopted by consent vote
D. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Approval of the Budget Resolution Adopting Inmate Medical Revenue
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Adopted by consent vote
E. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Clover Park Irrigation Pump and Well Station Replacement
Adopted by consent vote
2. River Park Marina Dock Replacement
Adopted by consent vote
F. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Request Permission to Advertise - To Allow Cargo Containers within Certain Zoning Districts
Adopted by consent vote
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1. Federal Elections Cybersecurity Initiatives & Improvements Grant Matching Funds
Adopted by consent vote
H. UTILITIES
1. Budget Resolution Recognizing Insurance Recovery Funds
Adopted by consent vote
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
The County Attorney 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. It
is an unpaved roadway maintained by St. Lucie County and provides access to property
adjacent to the roadway and connectivity and circulation between properties on Swain Road
to Hartman Road. County staff received an email from Robert V. Schwerer, Esq. on behalf of
his client Guettler Holdings, LLC requesting a postponement of the Public Hearing to May 5,
2020 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard. Staff recommended the
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Board accept the request from the applicant to continue the Public Hearing to June 2, 2020
at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment. There being no one wishing to
address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to
continue the hearing to June 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded and it passed 4-
0, with Commissioner Hutchinson abstaining from the vote.
RESULT: CONTINUE
MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Frannie Hutchinson
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Conditional Use Permit - Petition of 7-Eleven, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit Allowing a
Self -Service Car Wash to be Located at the Northwest Corner of Indrio Road and Kings
Highway within the CN Zoning District
County Attorney Dan McIntyre presented this item. The applicant, 7-Eleven Inc., submitted
three Conditional Use Permit applications along with an application for a Minor Site Plan. The
three Conditional Use applications include; a self-service car wash, the sale of beer and wine
as an accessory use to the retail sale of food, and gasoline services as an accessory use to a
retail food store. The proposed project consists of a 3,454 square foot convenience store,
eight fueling pumps (16 fueling stations), and a self -serve car wash. Staff recommended the
Board continue the item.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment. There being no one wishing to
address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to
continue the item to June 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT: CONTINUE
MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
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2. Conditional Use Permit - Petition of 7-Eleven, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit allowing
the sale of beer and wine as an accessory use to the retail sale of food to be located at the
northwest corner of Indrio Road and Kings Highway within the CN Zoning District -
County Attorney Dan McIntyre presented this item. The applicant, 7-Eleven Inc., submitted
an application for a Minor Site Plan, along with three Conditional Use Permit applications.
The three Conditional Use applications include; a self-service car wash, the sale of beer and
wine as an accessory use to the retail sale of food, and gasoline services as an accessory use
to a retail food store. The proposed project consists of a 3,454 sq. foot convenience store,
eight fueling pumps (16 fueling stations), and a self -serve car wash. Staff recommended the
Board continue the item.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment. There being no one wishing to
address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to
continue the item to June 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
CONTINUE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
3. Conditional Use Permit - Petition of 7-Eleven, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
gasoline services as an accessory use to a retail food store located at the northwest corner
of Indrio Road and Kings Highway within the CN Zoning District
County Attorney Dan McIntyre presented this item. The applicant, 7-Eleven Inc., submitted
an application for a Minor Site Plan, along with three Conditional Use Permit applications.
The three Conditional Use applications include; a self-service car wash, the sale of beer and
wine as an accessory use to the retail sale of food, and gasoline services as an accessory use
to a retail food store. The proposed project consists of a 3,454 sq. foot convenience store,
eight fueling pumps (16 fueling stations), and a self -serve car wash. Staff recommended the
Board continue the item.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment. There being no one wishing to
address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to
continue the item to June 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded and it passed
unanimously.
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S.
RESULT:
CONTINUE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
Proposed Text Amendment to Land Development Code, Section 7.10.22 - Car Washes, Self -
Service, to provide a provision for a wall waiver from the requirements of an eight (8) foot
masonry wall. - Adoption Hearing
County Attorney Dan McIntyre presented this item. The applicant, 7-Eleven, Inc., is
requesting a Text Amendment to Land Development Code Section 7.10.22 — Car Wash (Self -
Service Only) to delete the requirement that the property be at least 10,000 square feet in
size, to delete the maximum number of seven vacuums, and to provide a provision for a
waiver from the requirement of constructing an eight foot masonry wall upon determination
that the adjacent property is zoned commercial, and the adjacent property owner consents
to a waiver request. Staff recommended that the Board continue the item.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment. There being no one wishing to
address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to
continue the item to June 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
CONTINUE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
Baron Island Storage - Conditional Use Permit for a Self -Storage Facility Limited to Enclosed
Storage in the CN, Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District - 9500 Block of S. Ocean Drive
The applicant, Jeremiah Baron & Co., Commercial Real Estate LLC, is requesting a Conditional
Use Permit to develop a 20,290 sq. ft. self -storage facility with office, consisting of 77
enclosed air-conditioned units via (6) single -story buildings with associated parking, drainage
and utility infrastructure. The undeveloped 1.93-acre petition site is located on the west side
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of A1A on South Hutchinson Island, approximately two miles north of the Martin County
boundary line. Staff recommended the Board continue the public hearing due to the COVID-
19 Emergency Declaration.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment. There being no one wishing to
address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing. A motion was made to
continue the item to June 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded and it passed
unanimously.
RESULT:
CONTINUE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Temporary Animal Shelter - First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort
Pierce
Assistant County Attorney Heather Young presented this item. On October 1, 2019, the
County entered into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port St. Lucie and the City of
Fort Pierce for the operation of the Temporary Animal Shelter. The Interlocal Agreement
provided for a term running through and including March 31, 2020, subject to extension
upon mutual agreement of the parties. The City of Port St. Lucie has since entered into an
agreement with the Humane Society of St. Lucie County which will provide the City's shelter
services at its facility on Glades Cut Off Road. As a result, the City of Port St. Lucie will no
longer be a party to the Temporary Shelter Interlocal Agreement. A proposed First
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement would extend the term through and including July
1, 2020 while the City of Fort Pierce and the County work together to renovate the City's
Savannah Road animal shelter and enter into a contract with a third party to operate the
shelter. The term may be further extended upon mutual agreement of the parties. Sufficient
funds are available for this expenditure in the FY 2019-20 budget, in the Animal Safety
budget. Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed first amendment to the
interlocal agreement for operation of the temporary animal shelter, and authorize the Chair
to sign the first amendment.
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3.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
Savannah Road Animal Shelter - Interlocal Agreement with City of Fort Pierce
Assistant County Attorney Heather Young presented this item concerning a proposed
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Pierce for the Savannah Road Animal Shelter. The
Interlocal Agreement provides for the parties to work together for the renovation of the
shelter facility and enter into an agreement with a third party to operate the facility once the
facility once those renovations are complete. The costs of renovation will be shared equally
with each party contributing up to $250,000.00 for the project, inclusive of in -kind and
monetary contributions. In -kind contributions will be limited to labor and materials. Funds
are available for the expenditures under this Interlocal Agreement from Public Safety and
Facilities accounts. Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed interlocal
agreement with the City of Fort Pierce, and authorize the Chair to sign the interlocal
agreement, subject to approval of the agreement by the City of Fort Pierce City Commission.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
Whiteway Dairy Road - Effect of Reverter Clause
The County Attorney presented this item. In 1927, the County received a Right -of -Way
Deed for thirty feet (30') of Right -of -Way adjacent to what is now known as Whiteway Dairy
Road. The Deed contains an express reverter clause which provides that "should the same
(Right -of -Way) ever be discontinued or abandoned as a public highway the title to the same
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shall thereupon revert to and revest in the party of the first part, its successors or assigns".
The County Attorney explained that the Applicant's position relies on the reverter clause in
the 1927 deed to the County. If the reverter has in fact been triggered by non-use by the
County, then, arguably, there would be no need to abandon the Right -of -Way. To determine
whether the County has used the area within the Right -of -Way Deed for public highway
purposes, Property Acquisitions staff requested that the County Surveyor to locate the
existing road (Whiteway Dairy Road) in relation to Right -of -Way Deed area. The survey
reflects that, with the exception of a relatively small corner clip on the east side of the Right -
of -Way Deed property, the improved area of Whiteway Dairy Road is located outside the
area encompassed by the Right -of -Way Deed. Although the Applicant has not relied on it in
their position statement, there is a state statute that may be relevant on the issue of
whether the County is required to reconvey the property received by the County without
consideration for a specific purpose or use if the County fails to use the property for a period
of 60 consecutive months. In view of the discussion set out above, it appears that the
Applicant would be able to use the statute to argue that the County is required to reconvey
the property covered under the Right -of -Way Deed due to non-use for 93 years. The County
Attorney recommended that the Board authorize the Chair to sign a Quit Claim Deed
conveying the property covered in the 1927 Right -of -Way Deed to the Applicant subject to:
Receipt of Easements in recordable form in favor of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority and AT&T
to allow the existing facilities to stay in place; and the Applicant relocating that portion of
the existing travel way that encroaches into the area covered by the Right -of -Way Deed.
Several Board members asked clarifying questions and Commissioner Dzadovsky expressed
concern about abandoning the road.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation to convey the property to the
applicant subject to the recommended conditions. The motion was seconded and it carried
by a vote of 3-1, with Commissioner Dzadovsky opposed and Commissioner Hutchinson
abstaining from the vote.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES:
Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
NAYS:
Chris Dzadovsky
ABSTAIN:
Frannie Hutchinson
Resolution No. 20-061- Ratification of the Public Safety Director's Declaration of
Emergency and Extensions
The County Attorney presented this item. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public
Safety Director declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (St.
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Lucie County Declaration of Emergency). Paragraph 2 of that Declaration of Emergency
provides that the County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to
protect human life and property, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency.
On March 24, 2020, March 31, 2020 and April 7, 2020, the Public Safety Director extended
the State of Local Emergency. Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 20-061
ratifying the Public Safety Director's Declaration of Emergency and Extensions.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
S. Resolution No. 20-057 - Ratification of an Order of the County Administrator Regarding
5050 North Highway A1A in Fort Pierce, FL
The County Attorney presented this item concerning an Order of the County Administrator
related to a Notice of Appeal filed by Mr. Mark A. Walpert to the St. Lucie County
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals pertaining to his residential building located
at 5050 North Highway A1A. Section 13.00.01 of the Building Code, Subsection 6 requires
the St. Lucie County Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall meet within thirty
(30) calendar days after a Notice of Appeals has been received. The Appeal was scheduled to
be heard on March 26, 2020. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director
declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (St. Lucie County
Declaration of Emergency). Paragraph 4 of that Declaration of Emergency provides that the
County Administrator may suspend, toll or extend the time requirements, notice
requirements and deadlines for final action on applications for permits, licenses, rates and
other approvals under the St. Lucie County Code, to the extent necessary to accommodate
the emergency. Therefore, the Notice of Hearing that was scheduled for Thursday, March 26,
2020 was rescheduled to Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 8:30 am. Staff recommended the
Board approve Resolution No. 20-057 to ratify and approve the Order of the St. Lucie County
Administrator regarding 5050 North A1A, Fort Pierce, FL.
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6.
7.
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
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
Resolution No. 20-058 - Ratification of an Order of the County Administrator Regarding
Closing County Beaches
The County Attorney presented this item. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public
Safety Director declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (St.
Lucie County Declaration of Emergency). Paragraph 2 of that Declaration of Emergency
provides that the County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to
protect human life and property, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency.
On March 23, 2020, the St. Lucie County Administrator signed an order closing certain
County beaches as identified in the Order. Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution
No. 20-058 ratifying the March 23, 2020 Order of the County Administrator closing certain
County beaches.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
Resolution No. 20-059 - Ratification of an Amended and Restated Order of the County
Administrator Regarding Closing Arcades
On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director declared a State of Local
Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (St. Lucie County Declaration of Emergency).
Paragraph 4 of that Declaration of Emergency provides that the County Administrator may
suspend, toll or extend the time requirements, notice requirements and deadlines for final
action on applications for permits, licenses, rates and other approvals under the St. Lucie
County Code, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency. On March 25, 2020,
the St. Lucie County Administrator signed an order closing certain Arcades effective March
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26, 2020 as identified in the Order. Staff recommends the Board ratify the March 25, 2020
amended and restated order of the County Administrator closing certain arcades.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
Resolution No. 20-060 - Ratification of an Order of the County Administrator Regarding
Tolling Permitting Timeframes
The County Attorney presented this item. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public
Safety Director declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (St.
Lucie County Declaration of Emergency). Paragraph 2 of that Declaration of Emergency
provides that the County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to
protect human life and property, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency.
On March 27, 2020, the St. Lucie County Administrator signed an order tolling permitting
timeframes. Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 20-060 ratifying the
March 27, 2020 Order of the County Administrator regarding Tolling Permitting Timeframes.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
Resolution No. 20-063 - Ratification of an Order of the County Administrator Regarding
Reduction of County Operations
The County Attorney presented this item. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public Safety
Director declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (St. Lucie
County Declaration of Emergency). Paragraph 4 of that Declaration of Emergency provides
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that the County Administrator may suspend, toll or extend the time requirements, notice
requirements and deadlines for final action on applications for permits, licenses, rates and
other approvals under the St. Lucie County Code, to the extent necessary to accommodate
the emergency. On March 31, 2020, the St. Lucie County Administrator signed an order
providing for a reduction of County operations effective April 2, 2020 as identified in the
Order. Staff recommends the Board ratify the March 31, 2020 order of the County
Administrator reducing County operations.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
10. Discussion Regarding Use of Communication Media Technology at County Meetings
The County Attorney and County Administrator presented this item. Given the unknown
duration of social distancing guidelines and its impact on the future ability of the Board to
conduct in -person meetings, staff presented proposed methodologies for using
Communication media and technology to conduct County meetings and sought the Board's
direction on how it desired to conduct meetings using communication technology. A draft
order was included for discussion. As drafted, the Order would provide for the Board, County
staff and the public to attend County meetings remotely using communications technology
and is based on the Governor's Executive Order 20-69, Section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida
Statutes and with guidance from Chapter 28-109, Florida Administrative Code.
Staff's draft Order provided direction on the following issues:
• Board Attendance —Members of the Board could attend a Board meeting remotely using
communications technology. If members of the Board decide to attend the meeting in
person, staff suggested that the Board's seating arrangement use social distancing as
recommended by the Center for Disease Control ("CDC")
• Staff Attendance —County staff could attend a County meeting remotely using
communications technology.
• Public Attendance —The public could attend a County meeting remotely using: County
TV, Live Streaming and Video on Demand, or by phone to listen to an audio feed of the
meeting.
• Emergency Meeting Content— The agenda would be limited to urgent matters for the
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health, safety and welfare and continued operations of the County, and
noncontroversial items that are not expected to generate significant public comment.
Other items and quasi-judicial hearings would be deferred to meetings where the Board
and public are physically present.
• Public Comment: The Public could speak under "Public Comment" and "Public Hearings"
in the following manner: •In person at the meeting subject to social distancing
guidelines •By email prior to the meeting •By phone prior to the meeting •By phone or
email during the meeting that are received prior to the "Public Comment" portion of the
meeting (for agenda items) or prior to the conclusion of the "Public Hearing" for public
hearing items subject to compliance with County rules.
The Board and staff discussed some of the technology options regarding remote meetings,
the likely timeline of resumption of in -person meetings, and the need to not delay County
business until in -person meetings could be resumed. The following concerns were noted:
• The Commissioners all expressed discomfort with conducting County business in their
home and using their personal technology and preferred to conduct any remote
meetings from their County office. The County Administrator indicated that if meetings
were to be conducted virtually, they Board would need to use County equipment for
that.
• Several Board members expressed concern about the reliability of online meeting
platforms such as ZOOM and potential hacking concerns.
• Commissioner Dzadovsky expressed concern about cancelling Code meetings and
suggested implementing the County's code amnesty provision to encourage people to
come into compliance voluntarily and resolve the issue without the need for a meeting.
The County Attorney indicated that staff was in the process of implementing an
emergency order for the County Administrator to sign that would do just that and it
would come back to the Board for ratification.
• The County Administrator noted that while permitting the public to comment via email
and phone is desirable to maximize public input, it may be difficult to manage depending
on the volume of emails and phone calls. The policy would require at least 2 staff
members to monitor the phone lines and website. A significant volume of calls or emails
would almost certainly delay the meeting as staff collects the comments and publishes
the comments to the Board.
• The County Attorney noted that Quasi-judicial hearings are particularly troublesome in
the context of limited public access because of the procedural right to require that
witnesses be sworn in as well as the right to cross examine witnesses. It is not practical
to "swear in" or "cross examine" persons (witnesses) who are providing public comment
remotely. On the other hand, since development approvals typically involve quasi-
judicial hearings, deferring quasi-judicial hearings means that development approvals
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will be continued until the state of emergency is over. This may be acceptable if the
"emergency" lasts 30 to 60 days but may be problematic if the emergency lasts longer.
The Chief Information Officer informed the Board that staff has already been looking into
technology for remote access and was confident staff will have a solution ready by mid -May.
As a result of discussions, the Board directed staff to look into finding the best technological
options and appropriate protocols for remote meetings and agreed to the following short-
term meeting adjustments:
• All meetings in April 2020 will be cancelled, including Planning & Zoning meetings.
• The May 5, 2020 and May 12, 2020 meetings will be cancelled.
• The May 19, 2020 meeting will begin at 6:00 PM instead of 9:00 AM so that more of the
public will be able to participate.
• The May 19, 2020 meeting is anticipated to be a virtual meeting and accommodations
will be made to enable the public to participate.
• All quasi-judicial items will be postponed until at least the June 2, 2020 meeting.
11. Ratification of an Order of the County Administrator Regarding TIAA Requested Election for
the County's Deferred Compensation Plan
The County Attorney presented this item. On March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Public
Safety Director declared a State of Local Emergency COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (St.
Lucie County Declaration of Emergency). Paragraph 2 of that Declaration of Emergency
provides that the County Administrator may take all actions necessary and appropriate to
protect human life and prosperity, to the extent necessary to accommodate the emergency.
On April 2, 2020, the St. Lucie County Administrator signed an order providing for a
requested election for the County's Deferred Compensation Plan effective April 3, 2020 as
identified in the Order. Staff recommended the Board ratify the April 2, 2020 order of the
County Administrator regarding TIAA requested election for the County's Deferred
Compensation Plan.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. County offices will be closed on Friday's during the month of April to help limit the amount of
person to person exposure due to the threat of COVID-19.
B. The Board of County Commissioners Informal meeting scheduled on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at
gam has been cancelled.
C. The Board of County Commissioners Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at gam will be
cancelled.
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 NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
Hutchinson, Frannie St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
2300 Virginia Avenue WHICH I SERVE ISAUNITOF:
CITY COUNTY ❑ CITY Uf COUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
Fort Pierce St. Lucie NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED St. Lucie County
MY POSITION IS:
April 7, 2020 d ELECTIVE ❑ APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 813
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 fice 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 priva to 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 re cording the
minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2)
CE FORM 813 - EFF 11/2013 PAGE 1
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(0, 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.
Frannie Hutchinson
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
, hereby disclose that on April 7
(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,
X 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 10.A.3. - Whiteway Dairy Road - Effect of Reverter Clause
20 20
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.
April 15, 2020
Date Filed
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 813 - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(0, F.A.C.
FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAST NAME —FIRST NAME —MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
Hutchinson, Frannie St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
MAILING ADDRESS THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON
2300 Virginia Avenue WHICH I SERVE ISAUNIT OF:
CITY COUNTY ❑ CITY LdCOUNTY ❑ OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
Fort Pierce St. Lucie NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED St. Lucie County
April 7, 2020 MY POSITION IS:
p d ELECTIVE 0 APPOINTIVE
WHO MUST FILE FORM 813
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 card, 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 Tice 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 priva to 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)
CE FORM 8B - EFF 11/2013 PAGE 1
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.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
Frannie Hutchinson hereby disclose that on April 7 20 20
(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, ;
X inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, Brother is the Petitioner
inured to the special gain or loss of by
whom I am retained; or
inured to the special gain or loss of which
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
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.
April 15, 2020
Date Filed
Signature l
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,
GE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(0, F.A.C.