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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
November 5, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 06:00 PM by District No. 3, Chair Linda Bartz
(Commissioners 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
Others 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve all sets of minutes and it passed unanimously.
Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 9:16 PM
RESULT: ADOPT
MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 5, 2019 6:00 PM
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Informal meeting of May 14, 2019
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Tentative Budget Hearing on September 5, 2019
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of September 10, 2019
D. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of September 17, 2019
E. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Final Budget Hearing on September 19, 2019
S. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 19-214 - A proclamation to recognize and commend GL Homes and Boys and
Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County for their efforts to assist the homeless and proclaiming the
week from November 9 through November 16, 2019 as National Hunger and Homelessness
Awareness Week in St. Lucie County, Florida
The Recording Secretary read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to
adopt the resolution and it passed unanimously. Chair Bartz presented the proclamation to
Charles Saenz, Vice President GL Homes, and Melanie Wiles, COO of St. Lucie County Boys
and Girls Club, who thanked the Board and accepted it with gratitude.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend,
AYES:
Frannie Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
COMMISSIONER MITCHELL'S APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
(This item was not on the agenda.)
Commissioner Mitchell asked the Board to approve his appointment of Stewart Allen Mencer
to the Board of Adjustments. A motion was made to approve Commissioner Mitchell's
appointment and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
Chair Bartz opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following citizens addressed the
Board:
• Kathy Dwonch-Schoen, 9338 Carlton Rd Port St. Lucie, expressed her concern about many dogs
barking incessantly on a property near hers
• Aileen Loucks, 9300 Carlton Rd Port St. Lucie, expressed her concern about the excessive dog
barking from a property near hers
There being no one further wanting to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed public comment.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Environmental Stewardship Recognition for Local Farmer - Brant Schirard & Cacee Hilliard,
Florida Farm Bureau Federation
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation's County Alliance for Responsible
Environmental Stewardship program (CARES) recognizes the farmers and ranchers
who demonstrate exemplary efforts to protect Florida's natural resources by
implementing Best Management. Cacee Hilliard, CARES Coordinator for the Florida
Farm Bureau Federation, presented their Environmental Stewardship recognition
award to Brant Schirard, a local farmer in St. Lucie County. Ms. Hilliard highlighted
some of the ways that Mr. Schirard demonstrated environmental stewardship on
his farm.
B. Census 2020 Overview - Robyn Cryer, Partnership Specialist, US Census Bureau
Robyn Cryer, Partnership Specialist with the US Census Bureau, encouraged every
citizen of St. Lucie County to complete their upcoming census form and gave a short
presentation on the benefits to the citizens and to the county on having every census
form completed.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Huchinson
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 53-56 & 1-4
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Agreement for Professional Services with St. Lucie Cultural Alliance
Adopted by Consent Vote
C. AIR & SEA PORT
1. Work Authorization and Budget Resolution for Freight Logistics Zone Market Analysis and
Planning Study WA#3
Adopted by Consent Vote
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Escheated Property - Transfer to City of Fort Pierce Parcel ID 2404-715-0019-000-7 and
2408-501-0044-000-6
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Escheated Property - Transfer to City of Port St. Lucie - Parcel ID 3325-544-0005-000-3,
3325-544-0006-000-0, 3325-544-0007-000-7, 3325-544-0008-000-4, 3325-544-0025-000-9,
3325-544-0026-000-6, 3325-544-0027-000-3, 3325-544-0029-000-7, 3325-544-0030-000-7,
3325-544-0031-000-4, 3325-544-0032-000-1, 3325-544-0033-000-8, 3325-544-0034-000-5,
3325-544-0035-000-2, 3325-544-0036-000-9, 3325-544-0037-000-6, 3325-544-0038-000-3,
3325-544-0039-000-0, 3325-544-0040-000-0, 4401-504-0063-000-9; 4415-500-0036-000-2
Adopted by Consent Vote
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3. Escheated Property - Transfer to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Parcel ID 2312-414-0008-000-1 - Lott Street
Parcel ID 2405-601-0233-000-6 - Avenue R
Parcel ID 2409-820-0009-000-2 - 1511 Emerald Terrace
Parcel ID 3420-555-0613-000-4 - 882 SW Harvard Road
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Resolution No. 19-253 Adoption of FDOT Design -Build Procurement and Administration
Process for the Edwards Road Reconstruction Project -
Adopted by Consent Vote
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1. Authorization Resolution - Florida Department of Transportation Public Transit Block Grant
Program
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Budget Resolution - Florida Department of Transportation Public Transit Block Grant
Program
Adopted by Consent Vote
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Resolution - St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Travel / Per Diem Expense
Policy Scriveners Error Correction
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Budget Resolution to Recognize Unanticipated Revenue from Inmate Medical
Reimbursements
Adopted by Consent Vote
G. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County and
the State Attorney's Office 19th Judical Circuit of Florida
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County and
the Public Defender's Office 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Adopted by Consent Vote
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H. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Sheriff's Swimming Lessons Fall 2019
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Amendment to Regional History Center Facility Use Agreement
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. History Center Memorial/Wake
Adopted by Consent Vote
I. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Request Permission to Advertise - Notice of Public Hearing to amend the Land Development
Code, Chapter IV, Special Districts, Section 4.03.00 - Research and Education Park -Overlay to
allow additional permitted uses within the Planned Non -Residential District (PNRD).
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Request Permission to Advertise - Notice of Public Hearing - Amend the Land Development
Code to Electronic Changing Message Signs
Adopted by Consent Vote
J. PUBLIC WORKS
1. RaceTrac - Final Release of Surety
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Right -of -Way Permit #019-108 for Work on Prima Vista Boulevard from Rio Mar Drive to
Naranja Avenue - Special Permit for FPL
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. FPL Glades Cut Off Substation - Release of Roadway Improvement Agreement and Bond
Adopted by Consent Vote
K. SOLID WASTE
1. Annual Operations Assistance
Adopted by Consent Vote
L. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
1. Supervisor of Elections Budget Amendment - Special Election
Adopted by Consent Vote
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M. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
1. Approval of Federal Transit Administration Notification of Funding for Fiscal Year 19/20
Adopted by Consent Vote
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Proposed Ordinance 19-013 - Amending Chapter 6 (Animals) Regarding Community Cats
Assistant County Attorney Heather Young presented this item. During the budget process,
the Board of County Commissioners approved funding for a community cats program. The
program would provide for feral cats to be trapped, neutered or spayed, vaccinated, and
released back into their colonies. In order to implement the program, it will be necessary to
also amend certain sections of Chapter 6 (Animals) of the Code of Ordinances in order to
define "community cats" and how they will be handled under the program. In conjunction
with the amendments to Section 6-25, the procedures for euthanasia of cats and dogs
impounded in a local animal care facility would also be amended to require the approval of
the shelter operator as well as a veterinarian licensed by the State of Florida or a euthanasia
technician certified by the State of Florida. Euthanasia could only be performed by a licensed
veterinarian or a certified euthanasia technician acting under the direction of a licensed
veterinarian. Staff recommended the Board adopt proposed Ordinance No. 19-013 as
drafted.
Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing
to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed the public hearing. A motion was made to adopt the
proposed ordinance and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: ADOPT
MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
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B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Southern Truss Companies - Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) from AG-1
(Agricultural-1) to IL (Industrial, Light)
Bethany Grubbs, Planning Technician, presented this item. The applicant, Southern Truss
Companies, Inc., is requesting an Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas (rezoning) from AG-
1 (Agricultural —1) to IL (Industrial, Light) for a 17.4-acre undeveloped parcel of land located
at the southwest corner of St. Lucie Boulevard and Taylor Dairy Road. Southern Truss
Companies is a roof truss manufacturer, a St. Lucie County Targeted Industry, currently
located at 2950 North Kings Highway. The proposed rezoning is to allow future development
application for new truss plant. Staff recommended the Board approve the Zoning Atlas
Amendment (Rezoning).
This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial and the commissioners made the following disclosures
regarding this item:
• Chair Bartz met only with staff.
• Commissioner Hutchinson met only with staff.
• Commissioner Dzadovsky met only with staff.
• Commissioner Townsend met only with staff.
• Commissioner Mitchell met only with staff.
Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public comment at this time. There being no one wishing
to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve
the rezoning and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
2. Petition to Appeal final order by the Contractors Examining Board suspending
the certificate of competency as a contractor for Group One Construction & Development,
Inc.
Assistant County Attorney Katherine Barbieri presented the details of this item. On
September 18, 2019, a disciplinary hearing was conducted by the St. Lucie County Contractor
Examining Board to examine a complaint filed by a citizen against Group One Construction &
Development. The Board found Group One Construction & Development in violation of
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Section 10-67 (9) of the St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws and suspended the
competency certification for permitting privileges for Group I Construction & Development
Inc., for 180 days. The applicant or permit holder may appeal any decision made by the
Contractor Licensing Board to the Board of County Commissioners by filing a petition of
appeal with the County Administrator within 30 days of the date of the rendition of the
decision. Group One Construction filed a petition to appeal the Board's decision. Staff
recommended that the Board uphold the final order by the Contractor Licensing Board
suspending the Appellant's certificate of competency as a contractor in St. Lucie County.
This public hearing was treated as Quasi -Judicial and the commissioners made the following
disclosures regarding this item:
• Chair Bartz met only with the County's attorneys.
• Commissioner Hutchinson met only with the County's attorneys.
• Commissioner Dzadovsky met only with the County's attorneys.
• Commissioner Townsend met only with the County's attorneys.
• Commissioner Mitchell met only with the County's attorneys.
County Attorney Daniel McIntyre clarified for the Board that in making their decision the
Board could only consider the record of the facts and evidence that were in front of the
Contractor's Examining Board. He explained how the public hearing would work: the
attorneys for the Appellant and the County would each have ten minutes to present.
Afterward the public hearing would open for public comment.
The Appellant's attorney presented to the Board that the Contractor Licensing Board did not
have sufficient evidence on which to base their decision and therefore the suspension should
not be upheld. The County's outside counsel presented to the Board that the Contractor
Licensing Board made their decision based on ample evidence and the decision should be
upheld.
Chair Bartz opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people
addressed the Board:
• Sandra Lane, 5544 Cordrey St., spoke about her experience with Mike Miranda/Group
One Construction and indicated that the Board should deny his appeal.
• Phil and Ingrid Jimrusti, 4085 SW Honey Ter, Palm City, spoke about their experience
with Mike Miranda/Group One Construction and indicated that the Board should
deny his appeal.
• Scott and Belinda Sime, 6000 Riviera Dr., spoke about their experience with Mike
Miranda/Group One Construction and indicated that the Board should deny his
appeal.
• Carl and Lex Showen, 742 NW Viscaya St., spoke about their experience with Mike
Miranda/Group One Construction and indicated the Board should deny his appeal.
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• Jerry and Sylvia Lawson, 5144 Cherry Palm Way., spoke about their experience with
Mike Miranda/Group One Construction and indicated that the Board should deny his
appeal.
• Ulysses Custo, spoke about his experience with Mike Miranda/Group One
Construction and indicated that the Board should deny his appeal.
• Pat Hughes, 1722 SW Del Rio Blvd., spoke about her experience with Mike
Miranda/Group One Construction and indicated that the Board should deny his
appeal.
• Dr. Verda Farrow, 1530 NW128th Dr #208, spoke about her experience with Mike
Miranda/Group One Construction and indicated that the Board should deny his
appeal.
There being no one further wanting to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed public
comment.
A motion was made to uphold the final order by the Contractor Licensing Board, finding
Group One Construction & Development in violation of Section 10-67 (9) of the St. Lucie
County Code and Compiled Laws and suspended the competency certification for permitting
privileges for Group I Construction & Development Inc., for 180 days. Upon roll call, the
motion carried 5-0.
RESULT: UPHOLD CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD DECISION
MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
NAYS: None
Chair Bartz called a recess at 8:07 PM.
Chair Bartz reconvened the meeting at 8:20 PM.
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10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Public Comment
The County Attorney presented this item. The Board of County Commissioners last
addressed the issue of Public Comment in October 2016. At the Board's October 8, 2019
informal meeting, the Board directed staff to agenda the issue of Public Comments on
candidates/campaigns. The County Attorney provided the Board with information on the
public comment policies of other local governments in the Treasure Coast area and the
outcome of several cases where public comment policies were challenged. The County
Attorney provided suggestions for the Board to consider.
The commissioners each expressed their viewpoints on guidelines for public
comment. Commissioner Hutchinson commented that the commissioners work hard to
maintain a certain level of decorum and the public should do the same. Public comments
should be restricted to business is in front of the Board, and campaigning should be kept
outside.
The County Attorney suggested that the public comment guidelines could be read out loud
by the Recording Secretary, the County Administrator, or the County Attorney at the start of
the meeting or be shown on the screens in the chambers. The County Administrator agreed
with projecting public comment rules on the screen.
Commissioner Mitchell agreed with Commissioner Hutchinson and added that he would not
want to see campaign signs on sticks for fear that they could be used as projectiles or a
weapon. Commissioner Townsend agreed, but wanted to be careful not to limit the citizens'
right to speak. She suggested moving the Public Comment portion to before the minutes
approval section of the meetings. Commissioner Dzadovsky pointed out that candidates
have to abide by certain sign laws and suggested to get the State's opinion on
electioneering. Commissioner Bartz stressed that Board meetings are there to conduct the
business of the County and non -relevant public comment could disrupt the focus of the
board meeting.
The County Attorney offered specific suggestions to address public comment: keep the
current guidelines but project them on the screens for the public to see, add the County
Attorney's suggested language change to the guidelines, and project them on the screen.
A motion was made to add the sentence "This includes any speaker identifying himself or
herself as a candidate for public office" to the County's current public comment guidelines
and to project them on the chamber screens. The motion was seconded and it passed
unanimously.
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2.
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
Sabal Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit Special Assessment Revenue Bond, Series 2019
A majority of property owners within the Sabal Creek subdivision located in the
unincorporated area of the County have requested potable water service and fire hydrants
to their subdivision. The proposed potable water service provider is the Reserve Community
Development District ("District"). The District is willing to provide potable water service to
Sabal Creek but does not have the funds necessary to construct needed infrastructure and
does not have the authority to impose special assessments on benefited properties within
Sabal Creek. Because of this, the District approached County staff to create a municipal
service benefit unit (MSBU) to levy special assessments on benefited property within Sabal
Creek on behalf of the District. In September 2017, the Board approved an Interlocal
Agreement between the County and the District which provides that the County will design,
construct, acquire and finance the potable water and fire hydrant improvements and
thereafter convey the improvements to the District for use in connection with providing
potable water service to the Sabal Creek MSBU. The County's Financial Advisor requested
proposals from local lending institutions that could provide the County with a 20-year loan.
One proposal was received from CenterState Bank and on August 13, 2019, the Board
approved a resolution that authorized the issuance of a special assessment revenue bond
(the "Bond") in the amount not to exceed $3,230,000.00, and set forth the general terms,
conditions and covenants applicable to the Bond. The County's Bond Counsel has prepared a
supplemental resolution which awards the sale of the Bond to CenterState Bank, specifies
the actual interest rate applicable to the Bond and describes additional terms or provisions
required by CenterState Bank. Staff recommended that the Board approve the supplemental
resolution.
A motion was made to approve the supplemental resolution and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
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3. Budget Resolution No. 19-249 - Accepting a Bequest for St. Lucie County Library in the
amount of $5,000.00
A check was received in the amount of $5,000 from the Estate of Mr. Kenneth Smith. This is
pursuant to a specific bequest in Mr. Smith's Will and is a restricted gift to be utilized for the
Fort Pierce Branch of the St. Lucie County Library. A Waiver of Account and Service of
Petition for Discharge and Receipt of Beneficiary and Consent to Discharge needs to be
executed and returned to the Estate's attorney, Robert J. Gorman. Staff recommended Board
approval of the resolution for the Bequest of Mr. Kenneth Smith in the amount of $5,000.00.
A motion was made to approve the resolution and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
B. HUMAN RESOURCES
ADOPT
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
Hutchinson
None
None
2. Inmate Medical Health Care 2018 - 2019
Doug Baber, Interim Human Resources Director, and Mark Wishard, Risk Manager, gave a
presentation on rising inmate medical costs and indicated that Human Resources would need
additional funds to cover inmate medical costs for fiscal year 2019. They described the rising
St Lucie County inmate population that comes with rising medical care costs. Between FY18
and FY19 the County's total medical claims increased by 43% to a new high of 1,518 claims.
In addition, during FY19 14 claims exceeded $75,000.00. Total inmate medical care cost for
St. Lucie County B.O.C.C. outpatient services cost $7,045,349.74. To mitigate the rising cost,
the County maintains a stop -loss policy through Correctional Risk Services (CRS) that pays for
any single claim that exceeds $75,000.00 up to a cap of $250,000.00. Through this policy, the
County expects to recover $1,369,774.00 this year. In addition, funding has been increased
to add additional personnel in the County's Pretrial Program and efforts continue to release
inmates through Release on Own Recognizance (ROR). FY20 funding of $750,000.00 was
targeted at non -profits to reduce jail population. The County has seen recent success sending
inmates with non -life threatening cases to Cleveland Clinic in Tradition for inmate medical
care in an effort to decrease use of Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. The FY19 budget
began at $3.2 million and was increased in August to $4.7 million. To date, the County has
incurred $6,259,612.61 and have outstanding invoices from CRS and Wexford (HIV
Medications) totaling $785,737.13. Staff recommended that the Board approve to transfer
$1,672,830.00 from general fund reserves, Economic Impact Reserves and Emergency
Reserves to cover inmate medical and HIV medication expenses from FY 2019.
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The Board and staff agreed that the high cost of inmate medical care needed to be addressed
and that they wanted to better understand the issues and problems contributing to those
costs. The Board agreed that they would like to discuss the topic at a future informal
meeting to find ways to reduce those costs. They also suggested having judges, the Sheriff,
and representatives from Public Safety at that meeting. Chair Bartz directed the County
Administrator and the County Attorney to put this issue on a future informal meeting where
inmate medical care would be the only topic.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendation to transfer funds to cover inmate
medical expenses from fiscal year 2019 and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
ADOPT
MOVER:
Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell
Chris Dzadovsky, Sean Mitchell, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend, Frannie
AYES:
Hutchinson
NAYS:
None
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. County offices will be closed on November 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day.
B. The Board of County Commissioners Informal meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 9am in
Conference Room 3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue,
Fort Pierce, FL.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold their Annual Reorganization meeting on Tuesday,
November 19, 2019 at 9am with the Regular meeting immediately to follow in the Commission
Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce.
D. County offices will be closed on November 28 & 29, 2019 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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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