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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
December 1, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by District No. 1, Chair Chris Dzadovs
Convened: 6:00 pm
Adjourned: 7:02 pm
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell, Commissioner District
3 Linda Bartz, Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Excused
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
so Present
Howard Tipton, County Administrator
Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator
Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator
Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney
Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director
Doug Baber, Human Resources & Risk Management Director
Ron Parrish, Public Safety & Communications Director
Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Services
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 citizen addressed
the Board:
• Thor Welhaven
There being no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed public comment.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no items scheduled for approval.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
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There were not items scheduled for approval.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition St. Lucie County Best Places to Work Award
Doug Baber, Human Resources & Risk Management Director presented the 2020 Best Places To
Work Award to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC"). He stated that the
"Best Places to Work" program recognizes local organizations for the continued commitment to its
employees. He also discussed the St. Lucie County Works Program and its fundraising efforts.
Lastly, Mr. Baber thanked the BOCC and staff for their hard work, commitment and making St. Lucie
County a recipient of the "Best Places to Work Award" for the fifth year in a row.
B. Philanthropy Award Recognition
Roxanne Hall, Chapter President, Association of Fundraising Professionals Treasure Coast, and
Director of Campaign, United Way of St. Lucie County recognized and presented the St. Lucie
County Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC") with the National Philanthropy Day Award.
Chair Dzadovsky, on behalf of the BOCC, accepted and dedicated the award to the employees
and families of St. Lucie County.
C. 4H Christmas Remembrance
Debbie McManus, along with Carley Barker and Tanya Binaff, presented an overview of the
various St. Lucie County 4-H Clubs. Through a video presentation, each club summarized the
focus of their club and explained in detail their community service projects and upcoming
activities. Each club thanked the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC")
for their continued support and on behalf of the BOCC, each Club made a local charitable
donation. Lastly, the various 4-H Clubs wished the Commissioners a Happy Holiday Season.
Each of the Commissioners personally thanked the various 4-H Clubs for their hard work,
creativity, forward thinking and commitment to the community and local organizations.
Commissioner Hutchinson suggested that the various 4-H Clubs create a funding opportunity
video to be presented to the state legislature.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Dzadovsky added to the Consent Agenda Commissioner Hutchinson's appointment to the
19th Judicial Circuit Conflict Committee.
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A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
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1. Warrant Lists 57, 5-7
Adopted by Consent Vote.
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, Inc. - Contract for Economic
Development Services for FY21
Staff recommended the Board approve the proposed contract with Economic Development
Council of St. Lucie County, Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign the contract.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Addendum to Contract for Sale and Purchase - Stormwater Pond Site - Midway Road from
East of the Turnpike Bridge to Selvitz Road - Mayo - Parcel ID 3406-601-0002-000-4
Staff recommended the Board approve the addendum to contract for sale, increase the
project amount an additional $125,000.00 and purchase, authorize the Chairman to sign the
addendum and direct staff to provide the funding necessary to close the transaction.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
2. South Hutchinson Island Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) - Reimbursement Request
from St. Lucie County Erosion District
Staff recommended that the Board authorize reimbursement for expenses incurred by the St.
Lucie County Erosion District (FUND 184) in the amount of $34,263.80 from the South
Hutchinson Island MSTU.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
3. Revocable License Agreement - 236 SE Prima Vista Boulevard - River Park - Unit Five - Samuel
and Audrey McGowan - Parcel ID 3419-540-0063-000-3
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Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the
Chairman to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. McGowan pay to record the
agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
4. Hosted Application Service and License Agreement between the Substance Awareness Center
of Indian River County and St. Lucie County
Staff recommended that the Board approve the Hosted Application Service and License
Agreement between the Substance Awareness Center of Indian River County and St. Lucie
County as approved by the County Attorney and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
The term of this agreement shall commence on December 1, 2020 and shall continue until
November 30, 2023.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
5. Resolution - Right -of -Way donation on Sunrise Boulevard - Dana and Sandra Carlile - Parcel ID
2433-801-0068-000-9
Staff recommended that the Board accept the general warranty deed from Mr. and Mrs.
Carlile, authorize the Chairman to sign the resolution and direct staff to record the
documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
6. Resolution - Right -of -Way donation on Enders Road and Citrus Avenue - Steve and Camille
Polk - Parcel ID 3404-501-0513-000-6
Staff recommended that the Board accept the warranty deed from Mr. and Mrs. Polk,
authorize the Chairman to sign the resolution and direct staff to record the documents in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
7. Resolution - Right -of -Way donation on 38th Street - HSC Fort Pierce, LLC (Dollar General) -
Parcel ID 2420-221-0001-000-2
Staff recommended that the Board accept the warranty deed from HSC Fort Pierce, LLC,
authorize the Chairman to sign the resolution and direct staff to record the documents in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
8. Revocable License Agreement - South Florida Land Clearing, Inc. - Parcel ID 2427-601-0031-
000-8 - Gate in right-of-way on South 7th Street
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Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the
Chairman to sign the agreement and direct South Florida Land Clearing, Inc. pay to record the
agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
9. North Fork II Addition / Zorc Parcels - Florida Communities Trust FCT Project Number 18-017-
FF19 - Dedication to Public Use and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
Staff recommended the Board approve the dedication to public use and declaration of
restrictive covenants, authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and direct staff to record in
the public records of St. Lucie County.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
10. Escheated Property - Transfer to City of Fort Pierce - Parcel ID 2409-602-0292-000-2, 2409-
603-0055-000-2 and 2409-818-0026-000-0
Staff recommended that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the county deed transferring
Parcel ID 2409-602-0292-000-2, 2409-603-0055-000-2 and 2409-818-0026-000-0 to the City
of Fort Pierce and record the county deed in the public records of St. Lucie County.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
D. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
Staff recommended Board approval for the PTASP and authorization for the chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
2. Award of Bid No. 20-077 Purchase of Bus Shelters
Staff recommended Board approval for the purchase of bus shelters, award of bid #20-077 to
Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. for approximately the purchase of ten bus shelters in the
amount of $107,750.00; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by
the county attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
3. Resolution - Treasure Coast Transit Operations Center
Staff recommended the Board adopt the resolution of support and authorization for the Chair
to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
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Adopted by Consent Vote.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Work Camper Agreement - Steven J. Fousek Preserve/Paleo Hammock
Staff recommended Board approval of work camper agreement with Devan Wilson and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
F. FACILITIES
1. Morningside Library Packaged Unit Replacement Project
Staff recommended Board approval to proceed with the direct purchase of the package unit
via Omnia Partners/US Communities contract 15-JLP-023, proposal number H6-58985-2 in
the amount of $43,774.00 and approve replacement work by Trane via Omnia Partners/US
Communities contract 15-JLP-023, proposal number 40-124761-20-001 at a cost of
$65,898.00, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County
Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
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1. Approval of the FY20-21 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant Application (State of
Florida, Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services Grant Unit) and Resolution No.
20-256
Staff recommended Board approval of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant
application in the amount of $44,107.00, Resolution No. 20-256, and authorization for the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
H. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Capital Equipment Purchase - Komptech Terminator Waste Shredder - AGENDA REQUEST
ADDED
Staff recommended the Board authorize staff to purchase a Komptech Terminator Waste
Shredder for $801,680.00 in accordance with Sourcewell contract #050119-KMP upon review
and approval by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
I. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Bid Award No. 20-067 - Gordy Rd Bridge Over 10-Mile Creek - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY
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THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX - AGENDA REQUEST ADDED
At the request of Commissioner Hutchinson, Patrick Dayan, Assistant Public Works Director,
presented an overview of this item to the Board for discussion. Mr. Dayan discussed in detail
the current budget costs and the requested additional contingency, engineering,
construction, inspection and geotechnical services costs. He stated that these additional
services are individually contracted and not part of the contractor's bid.
Staff recommended Board approval to award Bid No. 20-067 Gordy Road Bridge Replacement
to Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. in the amount of $1,784,516.58, approve an increase of the project
budget an additional $1,172,335.00 and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
In response to Commissioner Mitchell's question, Mr. Dayan stated that the increase in the
contingency costs for engineering is $1.17 million, over and above the original project bid and
the total project cost is $2.4 million.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
2. Award Bid No. 21-001 - Supply and Installation of Sod
Staff recommended Board approval for the award of Bid 21-001, Supply and Installation of
Sod, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Nature's Keeper Inc. of Fort Pierce and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Chapter IX Signs to define, allow and
establish design standards for Changeable Message Monument Signs. - Adoption Hearing
Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner, Planning & Development Services, presented this item to the
Board.
Staff recommended the Board adopt Ordinance 2020-29, amending the Land Development
Code Text Amendments to Section 9.01.01 Permitted Permanent Signs to allow changeable -
message monument signs within certain zoning districts.
Chair Dzadovsky opened the meeting for public comment at this time. There being no one
wishing to address the Board, Chair Dzadovsky closed public comment.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
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6:00 PM
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Resolution - Midway Road Turnpike Interchange - Support of Recommended Alternative -
ADD ON
The County Administrator presented an overview of this item to the Board.
Staff recommended Board approval of the attached resolution supporting the
recommendations of Inwood Consulting Engineers regarding the development of a new
Turnpike Interchange at Midway Road in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Commissioner Hutchinson commended staff for finding an alternative route.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
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AYES:
NAYS:
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVE
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Frannie Hutchinson
None
None
The County Administrator and Chair Dzadovsky acknowledged and congratulated Glenn Henderson,
Mosquito Control Director and Wayne Teegardin, Veteran Services Manager on their retirement.
Due to an oversight at the November 17, 2020 Board of County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting,
Commissioners Hutchinson, Chair Dzadovsky, Commissioner Mitchell and Commissioner Bartz,
acknowledged, thanked and commended former Chair Cathy Townsend for her dedication,
commitment, leadership and hard work during an extremely difficult and challenging year.
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020
at gam 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 a Regular meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at
gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
C. County offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2020 and Friday, December 25, 2020 in
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observance of Christmas.
D. County offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2020 in observance of News Years day.
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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