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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 01.24.2017S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting January 24, 2017 Convened: 9:00 AM Adjourned: 10:03 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by District No. 1, Chairman Chris Dzadovsky Attendee Name Chris Dzadovsky V District No. 1, Chairman District No. 2, Vice -Chairman Arrived Present 9:00 AM Tod Mowery Present 9:00 AM Linda Bartz District No. 3 Present 9:00 AM Frannie Hutchinson District No. 4 Absent Cathy Townsend District No. 5 Present 9:00 AM Howard Tipton Administrator Present 9:00 AM Bob Adolphe Deputy County Administrator Present 9:00 AM Mark Satterlee Deputy Administrator Present 9:00 AM Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present 9:00 AM Heather Young Asst. County Attorney Present 9:00 AM Beth Ryder Community Services Director Present 9:00 AM Asheley Hepburn Director, Office of Management & Budget Present 9:00 AM Leslie Olson Director, Planning & Development Services Present 9:00 AM Ceretha Leon Human Resources Director Present 9:00 AM Shai Francis Director Present 9:00 AM Ron Roberts Solid Waste Director Present 9:00 AM Gertrude Walker Supervisor of Elections Present 9:00 AM Joseph E. Smith Clerk of Circuit Court Present 9:00 AM Melissa Upton Clerk to the Board Present 9:00 AM 2. INVOCATION Generated 1127120174:53 PM Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM 3. :j 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, January 10, 2017 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3 AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution - Proclaiming January 24, 2017 as "Poll Worker Appreciation Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Chairman Dzadovsky thanked the poll workers present for their service. Gertrude Walker, the St Lucie County Supervisor of Elections accepted the proclamation. Ms. Walker introduced present poll workers, Charles McKinney and Virginia Rosbury, as well as past poll worker Edna Gunthner. Ms. Walker indicated that Ms. Gunthner began working at the polls in 1990 and retired in 2014. Ms. Walker also stated that Ms. Rosbury has worked for 23 years and Mr. McKinney has worked for 21 years. At this time, Ms. Walker asked the poll workers in attendance to stand and be recognized for their service. She also thanked the County Administrator for initiating a program this year that allows county employees to volunteer as poll workers. Ms. Walker acknowledged employees from the Property Appraiser's Office and the Tax Collector's Office for their work on election day. Ms. Walker introduced Alfreda Wright as another retired poll worker. Ms. Wright thanked Ms. Walker for the opportunity to serve the community. Commissioner Townsend spoke about her own experience as a volunteer and recognized Susan from the Supervisor of Elections' Office for her efforts to educate poll workers. Ms. Walker concluded by expressing her appreciation for her staff and their work for the county. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3 AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson B. Resolution - Proclaiming January 23-27, 2017 as "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Robert Worcester from SAFER St Lucie accepted the proclamation. Mr. Worcester thanked the Board on behalf of his organization. He stated that the proclamation is fitting based on a recent severe weather system that affected the area. He indicated that during this week, SAFER St 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM Lucie will be using their Facebook page to spread awareness of severe weather events. Mr. Worcester stated that in the past 18 months, SAFER St Lucie has educated approximately 18,000 county residents on disaster preparedness. He noted that in September the organization hosted a tabletop exercise in conjunction with the St Lucie County Sheriff's Office to train for an active shooter situation. He stated that another training exercise is scheduled for July of this year and will focus on hurricane preparedness. Mr. Worcester spoke about efforts by the organization to assist after hurricane damage and to educate residents in mobile homes. He explained plans for the organization to conduct radio interviews and attend informational meetings prior to hurricane season. He directed the public to their website, SAFE RStlucie.org which was recently redesigned and invited the Board to attend their meetings which are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10am at the United Way 4800 South US1. Chairman Dzadovsky asked for the phone number to contact the SAFER St Lucie office. Mr. Worcester said the organization can be reached at 772-462-8222 or his email at worcesterr@stlucieco.org. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3 AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson 6. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items) Martin Lorenzo, 8286 Sand Pine Circle Villages of Lake Lucie - Mr. Lorenzo addressed the Board regarding the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce. He spoke about CAIR, the Council on American -Islamic Relations and indicated the Islamic Center is planning to move. Mr. Lorenzo expressed his concern regarding the new spokesman for the center. He urged the Board to investigate the new spokesman if the center applies for permits related to their relocation. He stated that his community would not support a move within the county if those conditions were not met. Vicki Davis, 3 Gorda Way Spanish Lakes - Ms. Davis addressed the Board regarding the lack of fire hydrants in Spanish Lakes One. She noted that she spoke with Commissioner Hutchinson previous. Ms. Davis stated that there were 2 fire hydrants in the community and 1200 homes. She also spoke with Fire Chief Buddy Emerson and referenced his comments on the changes to the fire code since 1999. Ms. Davis stated that she felt her community does not meet safety standards and indicated 200 new homes were being added to the community. She spoke about county taxes imposed on the residents of the property which is owned by Wynn Corporation and prevents refinancing and enforcement of traffic laws. Ms. Davis indicated that a mobile home next to hers burned down rapidly and expressed her concern that the fire department would not be able to respond in time. 7. PRESENTATIONS 31 Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM A. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting and Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting - Joseph E. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court St. Lucie County Joseph E. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court St. Lucie County presented the Board with the Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Clerk Smith explained the 2 reports produced annually by the Clerk's Office, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), also known as Dollars & Sense. He stated Dollars & Sense gives citizens an easy -to -read overview of the financial health of St Lucie County and includes important trends about population, unemployment, housing, and taxes. The CAFR includes financial statements, net assets, debt information and more. Clerk Smith indicated the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded Dollars & Sense with its sixth consecutive Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting. The organization also awarded the CAFR with its 12th consecutive Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting. He noted the next edition of these reports, which will cover fiscal year 2016, will be released in April. B. Excess Fees Presentation - Joseph E. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court St. Lucie County This item was presented after item 7.C. Joseph E. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court St. Lucie County presented the Board with the Clerk's Office excess fees. He explained the importance of making fiscal accountability and transparency top priorities at the Clerk's Office. Each year, the office keeps expenses low and gives back hundreds of thousands of dollars to the county. Clerk Smith indicated all of the revenue is generated by state regulated fees, which includes, mortgages, deeds, marriage licenses, wills, liens, and other official records. He revealed that during the previous fiscal year, the Clerk's Office saved taxpayers $769,917.15. Clerk Smith added that since he was elected in 2009, the office has saved taxpayers a total of $4,023,529 by returning excess fees to the county. He noted that the funds have been deposited into the county's coffers and thanked the Board. He encouraged the Board to consider using some of those funds to update the Clerk's Office financial software and emphasized the importance of proper technology to operate efficiently and effectively. Clerk Smith recognized the County Finance team for their hard work. He presented the Board with the check for the combined excess fees and Wells Fargo Revenue Sharing Program, totaling $946,050. C. 2016 Wells Fargo Credit Card Revenue Sharing Program - Joseph E. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court St. Lucie County This item was presented before item 7.B. 4 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM Joseph E. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court St. Lucie County presented the Wells Fargo Credit Card Revenue Sharing Program to the Board. He explained that since 2011, St Lucie County Clerk's Office has used Wells Fargo as a credit card revenue sharing program. This program allows the Clerk's Office to generate revenue for taxpayers while decreasing operating costs for the county. Clerk Smith stated this is just one innovative way his office ensures transparency and fiscal accountability to county citizens. He indicated the program works just like cash back rewards on a personal credit card. As the county's Chief Financial Officer, the Clerk's team of professionals reach out to the county's vendors to get them to accept payment by credit card. This effort results in a check from Wells Fargo for all of the revenue and rewards received. Clerk Smith reveal the total for the program in 2016, $176,133.30 and noted that to date, this program has made $918,400 for taxpayers. He added, as a result of producing less checks the operating, printing and mailing costs of the office were reduced by an additional $900,000 since 2011. D. United Veteran's of St. Lucie County Inc. Transit Vehicle Presentation - Wayne Teegardin, Veteran Services Manager Roy Brewer, Chairman of the United Veterans of St Lucie County, Inc and Wayne Teegardin, Veteran Services Manager updated the Board on their organization's transit vehicle program. Mr. Brewer explained the current condition and status of the vehicles in their fleet. He indicated the funding for Veterans services is very low at this time. Mr. Brewer recognized his Vice -Chair Richard Vassar and Dianne Robbins. He presented a photo of the new passenger van. He explained that the funds from the organization go directly to local veterans in need. Chairman Dzadovsky recognized Mr. Brewer's achievements in securing the funding for the handicap accessible vehicles the organization received. He explained that any funds donated to the United Veterans of St Lucie County, will go directly to veterans in the local community. Mr. Teegardin stated the new transit van was making its inaugural run that day and would transport veterans to the hospital. He stated the success of the working relationship with the United Veterans of St Lucie County and the benefits for the veterans of the county. Mr. Brewer pointed out the logos on the new vehicle and explained the importance of making sure the veterans feel pride for their service. Chairman Dzadovsky recognized Sunrise Ford for their assistance in getting this van. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3 AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson A. WARRANTS 51 Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM 1. Warrant Lists 14 & 15 B. ADMINISTRATION 1. Acceptance of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for the Airport Drainage & Erosion Control Improvements Project at Treasure Coast International Airport Commissioner Townsend asked if this item was part of the overall master plan for the drainage. The County Administrator confirmed that it is a part of the master plan. 2. Custom's Renovation Change Order No. 07 k roil i 110I.10I :VA 1. All Aboard Florida - Payment of Legal Defense Invoices through All Aboard Legal Defense Fund D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Award of Bid No. 16-053, Bus Shelter Infrastructure Installation and Assembly 2. Resolution - Match Funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Application 3. Community Services, Housing Division -SHIP Grant Funding Carry Forward from FY 2016 E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. Richard E. Becker Preserve - Work Camper contract I:��ail► LP�:Z��1�I:Z�I�' There are no items scheduled. H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY There are no items scheduled. I. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES There are no items scheduled. 6 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM J. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 16-066, Professional Design Services for the Airport Maintenance Repair Operations Hangar Project 2. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 16-060, Emergency Debris Removal K. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES 1. Waiver for Blues and Black Business Expo 2. White City Park New Restroom Building 3. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk 2017 4. Bid No. 15-067 C.A. Lindman of South Florida 5. Rock Road Jail Facility Pod B4 Energy Management System (EMS) Expansion L. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES There are no items scheduled. M. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Hurricane Matthew Federally Funded Public Assistance State Agreement i•�7i13�[��i�L�I:T:�� 1. Resolution - Fra Mar/Wagner Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) 2. Resolution - Parkland Municipal Services Benefit Unit 3. North 2nd Street Improvement Project Contingency Fund Increase O. SHERIFF'S OFFICE There are no items scheduled. P. SOLID WASTE 1. Ratification of Two Single Stream Recycling Facility Agenda Items Q. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled. R. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION There are no items scheduled. 7 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM Q S. UTILITIES 1. Creekside Standard Development Agreement (SDA) PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Extending the Term of the Fourth and Fifth Cent Tourism Development Tax to December 31, 2042 The County Attorney presented this item to extend the term of the fourth and fifth cent Tourism Development Tax. He noted this would extend the term from December 31, 2041 to December 31, 2042. Staff explained on November 15, 2016 the Board approved extending the tax through December 31, 2041. However, due to the length of time it has taken to negotiate the Facilities Use Agreement, the 25-year period will now expire December 31, 2042. The County Attorney indicated the term of the tax must match the term of the Facilities Use Agreement. A copy of the draft ordinance extending those taxes through December 31, 2042 was provided to the Board attached. He added that on December 14, 2016, the St Lucie County Tourist Development Council voted to recommend that the Board extend the term of the tax as indicated. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5 AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. FY 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program The County Housing Manager presented this item for the 2nd Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). She stated that once this item is approved the application will be submitted. Jay Moseley with Government Services Group also addressed the Board and indicated the Board held the first public hearing for this item on January 10th and voted to apply for a housing rehabilitation grant. He added that the Citizens Advisory Task Force recommended the housing grant at their meeting in December. Mr. Mosley provided a draft application to the Board and explained the plan of applying for $750,000 to complete a minimum of 11 houses. He stated the budget was $626,500 for rehabilitation, $11,000 for temporary relocation and $112,500 for administration. Mr. Mosley indicated the score for the grant was 724.10 which would have funded last cycle and he anticipates a successful application. 8 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson 10. REGULAR AGENDA COMMUNITY SERVICES Resolution - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program Application - Enabling Resolution This item was moved from the Consent Agenda, per the County Attorney this item must follow the Public Hearing. The County Housing Manager presented this item as a requirement of the grant application and indicated it is an enabling resolution that indicates the Board approves of submitting the application. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3 SECONDER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5 AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Amended and Restated Facilities Use Agreement between the SFS (N.Y. Mets) and St. Lucie County The County Attorney presented this item for the amended and restated Facilities Use Agreement. He indicated that in November of 2016 the Board approved a Facilities Use Agreement with the Mets that extended the term through 2042. He continued, the Board's approval of the agreement was subject to approval by the State of Florida for funding $20 million over a period of 20 years. As requested by the Board, staff has submitted an application to the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The County Attorney stated staff received comments back, asking to provide more information and adopt an addendum with further revisions. The County Administrator noted there were other changes made as requested. The changed included the addition of items critical to the stadium's renovation to Exhibit D, funding regarding the owner's rep services, and the immediate start of architectural services once state approval is received. Staff asked for a second advance of funds to move the project forward. He expressed optimism over these changes. Commissioner Mowery asked staff to elaborate on the proposed architectural 9 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM advancements. He asked what the architectural services fee would be. The County Administrator answered that the Board previously approved a $500,000 advance for those services, and those funds have not been provided yet. He continued, the team would have to demonstrate that the first allotment was spent before access would be granted to the second allotment. Staff stated the stadium reserve account is in healthy shape currently and could handle up to $1 million in advancements to be reimbursed. The County Administrator confirmed with the County Attorney that the architectural contract has not been submitted for review and approval yet. Chairman Dzadovsky indicated that he is comfortable moving forward based on the Mets funding of $5 million to pay down old debt. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson 2. Amended and Restated Addendum to Facilities Use Agreement January 24, 2017 Regular Agenda Addition The County Attorney presented this item for the amended and restated addendum to the Facilities Use Agreement. Staff indicated that this item is contingent upon state funding. He stated that the Board approved an addendum on January 10th as recommended by the state, based on the New York Yankees/Tampa Sports Authority addendum. Staff explained that comments were received for minor changes to the addendum, as provided to the Board. The County Attorney noted these changes are in the county's best interest, and quoted the addendum: "a termination of the agreement by either applicant or by the franchise does not excuse the franchise from reimbursing the state". Staff added that the state has indicated they will approve the application once the additional information is provided. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3 AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS 10 1 Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2017 9:00 AM A. St. Lucie County is hosting a Public Workshop to discuss the future of Arts & Culture for our community. Please join us on Friday, January 27th from 1-5 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. If you are involved in an arts or cultural group located in St. Lucie County and are interested in attending, please RSVP to Phelank@stlucieco.org. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on February 7, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the County Commission Chamber of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on February 14, 2017 at 9 a.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. D. County offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017 to observe Presidents' Day. E. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on February 21, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the County Commission Chamber of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. Commissioner Townsend Comments Commissioner Townsend acknowledged comments from the public regarding the status of the Fisherman's Wharf and 2nd Street projects. She direct residents to stlucieco.gov and select "Services" where the port projects will be listed with current updates. 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. 111 Page