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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
September 5, 2017 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 8:53 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by District No. 1, Chairman Chris Dzadovsky.
Attendee Name
Title _
District No. 1, Chairman
Arrived
Chris Dzadovsky
Present
6:00 PM
Tod Mowery
District No. 2, Vice -Chairman
Present
6:00 PM
Linda Bartz
District No. 3
Present
6:00 PM
Frannie Hutchinson
District No. 4
Absent
6:00 PM
Cathy Townsend
District No. 5
Present
6:00 PM
Howard Tipton
Administrator
Present
6:00 PM
Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
Present
6:00 PM
Katherine Barbieri
Asst. County Attorney
Present
6:00 PM
Edward Matthews
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director
Present
6:00 PM
Leslie Olson
Director, Planning & Development Services
Present
6:00 PM
Alice Sennott Clerk to the Board
Present 6:00 PM
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, August 15, 2017
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RESULT: ACCEPTED [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
S. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution - Proclaiming the month of September 2017 as "Hunger Action Month" in St. Lucie County,
Florida.
The Deputy Clerk read the proclamation into the record.
Chairman Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to Homer Gutierez and Isa Morales. Homer Guiterez,
Senior Director of Program Services at Treasure Coast Food Bank, thanked the Board for the
proclamation and accepted it with gratitude. He gave a brief overview of the Treasure Coast Food Bank
and the services it provides.
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
B. Resolution - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming September 17-23, 2017 as "Constitution Week" in St.
Lucie County, Florida.
The Deputy Clerk read the proclamation into the record.
Chairman Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to Karon Drew (Vice Regent) and Karen Evans
(Chairman Constitution Week) with the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution,
who thanked the Board for the proclamation and accepted it with gratitude.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
SECONDER:
Linda Bartz, District No. 3
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
C. Resolution - Proclaiming August 31, 2017 as "International Overdose Awareness Day" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
The Deputy Clerk read the proclamation into the record.
The Board accepted the proclamation on behalf of the recipient.
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Linda Bartz, District No. 3
SECONDER:
Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
D. Resolution - Recognizing the National Eating Disorders Association to raise awareness and support for
those suffering with or affected by eating disorders in St. Lucie County, Florida
The Deputy Clerk read the proclamation into the record.
Chairman Dzadovsky presented the proclamation to Kelly Habyan, National Eating Disorders Association
(NEDA) Walk Event Coordinator, who thanked the Board and accepted it with gratitude. She presented
details about the upcoming walk and about NEDA.
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
PUBLIC COMMENT
(excluding Public Hearing items)
Captain Don Voss, St. Lucie County resident representing Friends of the Spoil Islands (FOSI), spoke about the
spoil islands and FOSI's endeavor to turn SL3 into a handicapped -accessible island. Anyone who would like to
help in this endeavor can contact Mr. Voss at 772-528-0675 or on their Friends of the Spoil Islands Facebook
page.
Ben Dombrosky, 184 SE Celestia Court, asked to comment on one of the public hearing items because he would
not be able to stay until that portion of the meeting. Chairman Dzadovsky said that it would be okay. Mr.
Dombrosky expressed his concern about a recent notice that he received about a $20 a month increase in his
waste collection fees, which he thought was excessive. He also expressed his concern about the way in which he
perceived that the various county departments can assess fees.
A St. Lucie County resident along with many members of the local Hatian community, thanked the Board for
their previous proclamation to the Treasure Coast Cultural Festival and the Hatian community, and presented
the Board with a plaque. Commissioner Mowery accepted their plaque on behalf of the Board.
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7.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Hurricane Irma Update - Howard Tipton, SLC County Administrator & Ron Parrish, SLC Public Safety
Director
County Administrator, Howard Tipton, related that St. Lucie County was declaring a state of emergency
in anticipation of approaching hurricane Irma and taking all necessary precautions. He also reminded the
public to prepare for the impending hurricane.
Public Safety Director, Ron Parrish, provided the Board with an update of the County's storm
preparations and described his communications with other state and national entities regarding
potential Irma impacts. He detailed some of the other South Florida counties' plans and suggested that
any St. Lucie County resident who needs to evacuate do so immediately before the roads become too
congested.
Commissioner Townsend reminded that residents of the barrier islands need a pass to get back on to
those islands after the storm and suggested that they get those passes now.
Chairman Dzadovsky summed up by saying that now is not a time to panic, but to prepare.
RESULT: ITEM DISCUSSED
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
1. Warrant Lists 45 through 47
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Webcam Interlocal Agreement with City of Port St. Lucie
2. Cooperative Agreement - State Lobbying Services - St. Lucie County School Board
3. Cooperative Agreement - State Lobbying Services - City of Fort Pierce
4. Commissioner Hutchinson's Appointment to the Tourist Development Council
Chairman Dzadovsky added a notation of his appointment of John Wilkes to the Tourist
Development Council.
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C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - River Park - 505 Sandia Avenue - Parcel
ID 3419-540-0200-000-6 - Fence in Drainage Easement
2. Permission to Advertise Notice of Intent and Public Hearing - Drawdy Properties, LLC -
Partial Vacation of Plat Book 3, Page 23 and Partial Vacation of Plat Book 6, Page 44
3. Revocable License Agreement - 3717 S. Indian River Drive - Parcel ID 2426-431-0003-
000-9 - bore under Indian River Drive to allow electric and water service to their dock
4. Agreement to Pay Fair Share Contribution - Velay Properties, LLC. - Return of Fair Share
Contribution
5. All Aboard Florida - Increase of Funds for Payment of Legal Defense Invoices through All
Aboard Legal Defense Fund
6. Resolution - Budget Resolution - Accepting funds in the form of Insurance Recovery
from Employers Mutual, Inc. in the amount of $1693.28 (two checks in the amount of
$709.28 and $984) for reimbursement of defense costs in an Inverse Condemnation
Lawsuit
7. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance - Local Option Gas Tax - Delete Reference to
"Alternate Methods of Transportation"
8. Criminal Justice Senior Analyst Position
9. Interagency Agreement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the
Operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY 2017-2018.
10. Approve Jail Diversion Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
11. Satellite Tracking of People Contract
12. Funding Request for a Case Manager for Mental Health Court
13. Amended Interlocal Agreement for Expansion of Pretrial Services between St. Lucie and
Okeechobee County
D. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Resolution - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5339 FY14
2. Resolution - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5339 FY16
3. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Authorizing Resolution
4. First Amendment to the FDOT Service Development Grant for Direct Connect
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5. Third Amendment to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) New Freedom Grant
6. State Aid to Libraries Grant
E. COURT ADMINISTRATION
There are no items scheduled.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Resolution - Transfer of Environmental Education & Community Outreach (EECO)
Program Fees
G. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Florida Blue Contract Extension
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. Assistant Information Technology Director
This item was pulled for a separate discussion and vote.
Commissioner Townsend expressed concern about the County's hiring of an information
technology employee at this time and asked for clarification regarding the necessity of the
position.
County Administrator, Howard Tipton, responded that the position was added to provide
additional leadership in that area. Commissioner Townsend asked about the candidate
selection process and asked whether the recommended candidate had a personal relationship
with the department head, and the County Administrator responded that he did not know.
Seeing no further discussion, Chairman Dzadovsky asked if there was a motion.
Commissioner Townsend stated that she did not feel comfortable with bringing an additional
employee into the IT department at this time and felt that there were other things that needed
to be discussed before they could fill that position. Chairman Dzadovsky expressed concern that
the Board not overstep its bounds into the hiring of individual employees, which is the purview
of the County's professional administration team. Commissioner Townsend reiterated that she
had some concerns and she recommended not approving the position and discussing it at an
informal meeting before making a decision. Chairman Dzadovsky said that he would not
support delaying the approval because the impending storm would delay their ability to meet
and attend to this item by weeks or months. He also reiterated his concern about crossing the
fine line between the Board making policy and overreaching into County administration. He
suggested that if the Board needed to make a policy change regarding hiring, that could be done
at a later time.
Commissioner Mowery said that it was his understanding that the position in question was a
vacant position that was reclassified and therefore was not a cost increase, and asked the
County Administrator to clarify. The County Administrator agreed that was correct.
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Commissioner Townsend asked for clarification that the position was already included in the
budget but not yet filled and that the position wouldn't be raising the approved department
budget by putting a new employee in place. The County Administrator responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Bartz commented that if there is a personnel issue that needs to be discussed it
should be a conversation with the County Administrator.
Chairman Dzadovsky thanked Commissioner Townsend for keeping the County fiscally
responsible.
Commissioner Bartz motioned to approve staff's recommendation of the Assistant Information
Technology Director position. Commissioner Mowery seconded the motion and it carried 4-0.
I. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
J. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
There are no items scheduled.
K. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. Sheriff Swimming Event
2. Award of Bid No. 17-050, Administration Building Drainage Connection
L. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
M. PUBLIC SAFETY
There are no items scheduled.
N. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Street Lighting Special Assessment Districts - Annual Assessment Resolution
2. Harbour Pointe Conceptual Drainage Study, Work Authorization No. 03, Contract C14-
11-677 with Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc.
3. Budget Resolution - Port Wide Seagrass Resource Study and Conceptual Development
Study for Harbour Pointe
4. Budget Resolution - Fisherman's Wharf Bulkhead and Dredging Design
5. Requesting Approval of the 1st Amendment with Florida Atlantic University Contract for
the Artificial Reef Program
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6. Kings Highway - Reconstruction from Okeechobee Road to North of Picos Road; FM
#230256-6-52-01 - Updated HMMOA
7. Resolution - Kings Highway - Reconstruction from North of Picos Road to the 1-95
Overpass; Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement (HMMOA)
O. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
1. Authorization to submit the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
- Local
P. SOLID WASTE
There are no items scheduled.
Q. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
There are no items scheduled.
R. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
There are no items scheduled.
S. UTILITIES
There are no items scheduled.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Petition to abandon a Plat known as Verano Master Plat as recorded in Plat Book 57 at Page 25
to 32 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida
JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager, presented this item.
The County received a request from Daniel T. Sorrow, Project Manager, to abandon the Verano
Master Plat recorded in Plat Book 57 at Page 25 to 32 of the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
Verano Development, LLC owns the entire subdivision. They have not sold or conveyed any part
of the plat and would like to redevelop the property.
On June 12, 2017, City Council of the City of Port St. Lucie approved Resolution 17-R36 vacating
Verano Master Plat recorded in Plat Book 57 at Page 25 to 32. Fund Title Notes state in order for
the property owner to obtain a clean title insurance policy, it is not enough to simply have the
City vacate the plat or replat the property. The property owner must furnish the County with a
certified copy of the resolution of the City vacating the plat, and then obtain a resolution from
the County approving the vacation of the plat, per Florida Statute 177.101(4). On August 1,
2017, the Board of County Commissioners approved Permission to Advertise a Notice of Intent
and Public Hearing to be held on September 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as
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possible. On August 9 and 16, 2017, a Notice of Intent and Public Hearing was advertised to be
held on September 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible in the St. Lucie News
Tribune. County staff has reviewed Resolution 17-R36 and has no objections to the vacation of
the Plat as there were no dedications in favor of the County on the Plat.
County staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution No. 17-186 to
vacate and annul the Plat of Verano Master Plat and return the land to acreage and to record
the resolution in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked if Port St. Lucie took the necessary action and what was the
outcome. The Property Acquisition Manager responded that Port St. Lucie reviewed this item
on June 12, 2017 and it was a unanimous vote.
There were no comments from the public on this item.
RESULT:
APPROVED [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
2. Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution
Catherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney, presented this item.
Pursuant to Chapter 38, Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws of St. Lucie County, the St. Lucie
County Board of County Commissioners (the Board) has the authority to impose annual
assessments for solid waste (garbage and recycling) collection, disposal and administrative
services, facilities or programs against certain property within St. Lucie County.
On September 14, 2004, the Board initially levied recurring assessments on residential
properties within the County Solid Waste Urban Service Area for the purpose of including solid
waste fees on property tax bills. This method of collection is in lieu of the garbage hauler billing
property owners directly for garbage and recycling services. The purpose for this action is to
provide residential property owners and occupants proper, safe and cost effective disposal
residential waste and recyclable materials generated on such property. On June 20, 2017, the
Board adopted Resolution No. 17-136, the Solid Waste Initial Assessment Resolution which
initiated the process for imposing and collecting the solid waste assessments for the fiscal year
commencing October 1, 2017 (FY 2017-18). The initial resolution authorized solid waste
assessments for FY 2017-18 at a rate of $252.06 per dwelling unit, approved collection of the
assessments on the November 2017 tax bill, established a public hearing to be held on
September 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be heard) to receive comments
from affected property owners, and directed the publication and mailing of notice to affected
property owners.
The Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution confirms the initial resolution, approves the
assessment rate for FY 2017-18 and directs certification of the assessment roll to the Tax
Collector. The final resolution also provides that the assessment rate for future years may be
increased to $280 per dwelling unit without further notice to affected property owners. Notice
of the potential rate increase for future years was included in the mailing to affected property
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owners. The Property Appraiser has prepared the solid waste assessment roll: Assessment Roll
"A" contains residential properties within the County Solid Waste Urban Service Area at the
2017 assessment rate of $252.06 per dwelling unit.
Staff recommends the Board adopt the Solid Waste Final Assessment resolution and authorize
the Chairman to sign the resolution.
There were no comments from the public.
Commissioner Bartz noted that this was the item that St. Lucie County resident Ben Dombrosky
Spoke about earlier in the Public Comments portion of the meeting and asked if there was any
way that he could be contacted and informed that he would not be getting an increase in fees as
appeared in the letter that he received.
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
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Northside Worship Center Inc. (Educational Services, grades K-12) - Conditional Use
Permit
Jeffrey Johnson, Senior Planner, presented this item.
Northside Worship Center, Inc. is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a private
school with maximum enrollment of 40 (grades K-12) on the southern +/- 2.9 acre portion of
an +/- S.7S acre property that is zoned Institutional, located on the north side of St. Lucie
Boulevard between the International Airport and 25th Street (3100 St. Lucie Boulevard). The
subject property is zoned I, Institutional, and is designated P/F, Public Facilities on the
Future Land Use Map and lies within the Airport Zoning Overlay which regulates
development to assure there are no conflicts with aviation safety and security.
Educational services and facilities are allowed in the Institutional Zoning District as a
Conditional Use in accordance to Land Development Code (LDC), Section 3.01.03.X.7.f. The
proposed school will occupy approximately 4,500 s.f. of the existing 12,835 s.f. of building
and will operate 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, independent from church
related activities. There is no new building construction proposed with this request. Public
notice was published and a notification sign was placed on the property. Required mail
notices were given to surrounding property owners. The County has received no objections
to date.
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for educational services (grades K-
12) subject to conditions in the resolution.
Commissioner Dzadovsky opened the item for public comment at this time.
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Rachael Headings with Northside Worship Center thanked the Board for considering their
conditional use application.
Chairman Dzadovsky asked the Senior Planner if the separation distance required from
another conditional use property in the area had been resolved and if it had any impact on
the current item. The Senior Planner responded that the separation distance requirement
did not apply.
RESULT:
APPROVED [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
2. Margiric Farm Agricultural Labor Housing - Conditional Use Permit
This item's file type changed post -meeting.
This item was presented along with item 1013.1
Chairman Dzadovsky noted that this item was quasi-judicial and asked for Commissioners'
disclosures. Chairman Dzadovsky noted that he met with the representative of the site plan
and the proposed conditional use permit and staff regarding this issue. Commissioners
Bartz, Townsend, and Mowery noted the same.
Jeffrey Johnson, Senior Planner presented this item.
The applicant, Margiric Assett, LLC is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the
construction of 20 modular dwelling units of agricultural labor housing on a 20 acre parcel
of land located approximately 3 miles west of Interstate 95 on the south side of Indrio Road
(16001 Indrio Road). The applicant submitted a Major Site Plan petition for the proposed
Agricultural housing project. The housing will be located on the west side of the parcel
adjacent to an existing 21,650 s.f. packing house. Each dwelling unit will be modular
constructed, will house no more than six (6) individuals with a maximum stay of 10 months,
and will be required to comply with Florida Building Code requirements and Chapter 64E-14,
Florida Administrative Code regulating Migrant Labor Camps. Water and wastewater will be
provided by a private septic system that will be required to meet applicable Health
Department permitting requirements. Required public notice was published in the St. Lucie
Tribune and a public notice sign was posted on the subject property. Required mail notices
were sent to surrounding property owners.
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for agricultural labor housing
subject to the conditions in the resolution:
• The housing is to be temporary and comply with all Health Department Requirements.
• If the dwellings are vacant for a period of more than 12 months they shall be considered
abandoned and the owner shall remove them within 90 days of receipt of notice.
• No children below 16 years old shall reside in the agricultural housing units.
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• The Environmental Resources Department shall obtain any state and federal permits
prior to the commencement of any onsite development.
Chairman Dzadovsky asked if his questions about the placement of the septic tank in
reference to the canal had been addressed by the applicant. The Senior Planner answered
that County Staff had the discussion with the applicant about possibly moving the septic,
and noted that the applicant had been working with the Health Department and that the
septic areas as depicted (on the site plan) do comply with their requirements.
Chairman Dzadovsky expressed his concern regarding past issues with setbacks from a
water source. Amy Griffin, Environmental Resources Director, responded that the particular
section of the County's Land Use Development code does not apply to canals, and so the
County cannot require additional setback from a canal. She suggested, however, that the
Board could make monitoring of the septic system a condition of the permit.
Mike McCarty, McCarty Land Planning and Design, spoke on behalf of the applicant Margiric
Farms. He presented the site plans and gave details about the plan and the septic system
and drain fields. He stated that he does not believe that his client would have a problem
accepting the condition of having the septic systems monitored because the Health
Department was already going to be monitoring its maintenance. He stated that their
project is needed to support Florida agriculture, it is in compliance with the Land
Development regulations, and that he hopes the Board would grant approval.
Chairman Dzadovsky opened the item for public comment at this time.
A St. Lucie County resident addressed the Board and asked why the County does not clean
the ditches.
Chairman Dzadovsky closed public comment.
Chairman Dzadovsky clarified with Mr. McCarty that his client, Margiric Farms would be
willing to accept annual maintenance of the septic system as a condition of the permit and
Mr. McCarty responded that they would.
Commissioner Townsend expressed her support for approving the conditional use permit.
Commissioner Mowery commented that he was opposed to the Board adding an annual
septic maintenance requirement because he felt that it would be overstepping their bounds
in what they should realistically be controlling in an agricultural zone.
Chairman Dzadovsky reiterated his concern about the density of human waste and
medications leaching into a canal that would potentially be used to irrigate food crops. He
noted the County's problems with other septic systems and felt that it would be better to
address those types of problems on the front end.
Commissioner Townsend raised the question of how the County would monitor the septic
maintenance requirement if they add that as a condition and how they would hold the
applicant accountable to the requirement.
Chairman Dzadovsky stated that he would not support the item without the septic
monitoring condition.
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Mr. McCarty informed the Board that the Health Department would be regularly inspecting
the septic systems and could furnish the County with reports if needed.
Commissioner Mowery restated his objection to adding extra layers of administration for an
item that is already being taken care of as part of another entity's requirements.
John Wolpde, representing Margiric Farms, addressed the Board and stated that the septic
system inspections already have to be performed as part of the Department of Labor and
Health Department's requirements for their housing permit. He also noted that all of the
water on their property is filtered before it goes into their reservoirs.
RESULT:
APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
SECONDER:
Linda Bartz, District No. 3
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
3. Resolution - Rock Pit Lake Rezoning from the AG-1 (Agricultural - 1 du/ac) to the IX
(Industrial, Extraction) zoning district.
Linda Pendarvis, Planner, presented this item.
This petition is for a request for a change in Zoning from AG-1 (Agricultural - 1du/ac) to IX
(Industrial, Extraction) to allow for the continued use of the subject property as access to
the mining operation located on the adjoining property under the same ownership. The
subject parcel consists of 4.87 acres located on the north side of Access Road,
approximately 3/4 of a mile north of Orange Avenue. The subject parcel, in conjunction
with the adjacent 25-acre parcel to the west, was utilized for a sand mining operation
known as Baggett Mine. Both parcels are currently owned by the applicant. The lake created
as part of the mining operation extends slightly into the western side of the subject parcel.
Staff has determined that this petition is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies
of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and conforms to the standards of review as set
forth in Section 11.06.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. A full analysis of
the standards of review can be found in the attached memo to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, dated July 20, 2017. Required public notice was published in the St. Lucie
Tribune and a public notice sign was posted on the subject property. Required mail notices
were sent to surrounding property owners.
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from AG-1 (Agricultural - 1 du/ac) to IX
(Industrial, Extraction) zoning district.
Chairman Dzadovsky noted that this item was quasi-judicial and asked for Commissioners'
disclosures. Chairman Dzadovsky noted that he only spoke with staff regarding this issue.
Commissioner Mowery noted that he met with the applicant and staff. Commissioner Bartz
spoke only with staff. Commissioner Townsend had no disclosures.
There were no public comments on this item.
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
SECONDER:
Linda Bartz, District No. 3
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
4. Tilton Road Dog Retreat- Conditional Use Permit
This item was presented by Bethany Grubbs, Planner.
The Planning and Development Services Department, Planning Division received a petition
on May 1, 2017 from Matthew and Jann Rudd requesting a Conditional Use Permit to
operate an enclosed dog kennel facility on a 9.76 acre property. Planning and Development
Services staff considered the definition of a completely enclosed kennel and made the
determination that this section of the code refers to the kennel as where the dogs reside.
An outdoor run and activity area may be provided for the purpose of airing the dogs. The
applicant is proposing an indoor, full -service boarding, grooming and training facility with
outdoor play areas. The outdoor play areas will be situated along the north side of the dog
kennel. The subject property is zoned AR-1 and is located approximately 600 feet east of
Prima Vista Boulevard, on the north side of Tilton Road. Port St. Lucie Utilities will provide
public water and sewer service. The subject property is partially developed. The previous
residence was destroyed due to a fire. New construction is proposed for a +/- 2,668 sq. ft.
building that will be utilized as the kennel along with retaining the existing +/- 3,300 sq. ft.
metal structure for ancillary uses. The business is proposed to be open seven days of the
week and shall be staffed 24 hours a day with on -site personnel.
A public hearing notice in accordance with the St. Lucie County Land Development Code
Section 11.00.03 was placed in the St. Lucie News Tribune on August 24, 2017. Notices were
mailed to property owners within a 500 foot radius, and a public hearing notification sign
was installed on the property. The applicants held an onsite neighborhood meeting on May
31, 2017 and the need for a separation wall was discussed because the noise from the dogs
barking may spook the horses on the adjacent property. The applicant is proposing to
install an 8 ft. high opaque wood fence to be lined with a sound -reducing product.
Staff finds that, with the conditions of approval as drafted, this petition meets the standards
of review as set forth in Section 11.07.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code
and is not in conflict with the goals, objectives, and policies of the St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval for this petition subject to the conditions
set forth in the draft resolution. Highlights of the conditions include:
1. All kennel activities shall occur within an enclosed structure, with the exception of airing
the dogs in the designated outdoor run area and outdoor play areas.
2. New structures and additions to existing structures which are used for boarding animals
shall be located no closer than 100 feet to a side property line, no closer than 100 feet
from the rear property line, no closer than 100 feet from the front property line, and
shall be completely enclosed.
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3. Client drop-off and pick-up shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on
weekdays and weekends.
4. No dogs shall be outside in the activity areas before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
5. The outdoor dog run shall be fenced in and separated from the outdoor activity area to
allow for a reduced nighttime walking area so as not to cause nuisances during the
overnight hours.
6. No more than 50 dogs shall be boarded on the property at any one time.
7. The owner at all times shall comply with the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances,
Section 28-107 through 28-112, as amended regulating noise.
8. The owner shall comply with the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances, Section 6-
26, as amended regulating Animal Care.
9. A 24-inch continuous hedge shall be installed on both sides of the 8ft. high noise
reduction fence.
Commissioner Bartz and Commissioner Townsend asked questions regarding the sound -
reducing fence and landscaping. Ben Balcer, Environmental Regulations Manager,
clarified the requirements of the ordinance.
Chairman Dzadovsky asked the County Planner to clarify that this item was regarding a
conditional use and that the site plan approval would come later and she agreed.
Chairman Dzadovsky noted that this item was quasi-judicial and asked for Commissioners'
disclosures. Chairman Dzadovsky noted that he met with the Kanes and the applicant's
representatives and staff. Commissioners Mowery and Bartz noted the same.
Commissioner Townsend met with the applicant's consultant.
Mike McCarty, with McCarty Land Planning and Design and representing the applicant,
presented additional details about the owners and the plan for the Dog Retreat. He also
noted that letters the County received in opposition to this project were few in comparison
to the 163 letters in support. He clarified that this project is a small, upscale boutique
kennel that will provide 15 to 20 jobs. They have tried to reduce any noise impact to their
neighbors. Mr. McCarty clarified that the applicants do not have a definite use plan for the
existing building and that they might use the existing building to house dogs. Therefore, he
couldn't guarantee that the applicants would be willing to accept the condition of a 100 ft.
setback from property lines for structures that house animals because the existing building
is 35 ft. from the property line. Mr. McCarty asked that the conditional use permit reflect a
35 ft. setback to accommodate the existing building.
Chairman Dzadovsky asked staff what was their position on a waiver from the 100 ft.
setback condition. Staff responded that the 100 ft. setback was put in place to give
assurances that buildings wouldn't be moved closer to property lines in the final site plan.
Leslie Olson, Planning and Development Services Director, indicated that staff added the
100 ft. setback provision to ensure that the intent of using the existing building only for
storage would be fulfilled.
Mr. McCarty responded that the applicant would be willing to put sound dampening
material in the existing building if it would house dogs. He also pointed out that the
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applicants have to comply with the county's noise ordinance, and he felt that they would be
able to comply with required noise levels without the 100 ft. setback for the existing
building.
Chairman Dzadovsky asked Mr. McCarty to clarify the total number of dogs housed on the
property. Mr. McCarty responded that it was a total of 50 dogs between all buildings.
Chairman Dzadovsky asked staff for their recommendations regarding the setback. Staff
recommended the 100 ft. setback
Chairman Dzadovsky put forward a recommendation to put an addition on the opposite side
of the existing building in order to get the required setback. Mr. McCarty said that was
acceptable.
Commissioner Mowery cautioned that the Board needed to be clear about what they are
proposing because this would cause the final site plan to differ from the conceptual plan. He
asked about whether the permit should limit the number of dogs or the total square
footage of the buildings.
The Board and the staff discussed the options for setback and total square footage vs.
number of dogs. They agreed that the conditional use would:
• Restrict the overall building square footage to 6,000 square feet including the existing
storage building
• Restrict the dog housing to 100 ft. from all property lines, except 90 feet on other side
of the existing building
• Remove the SO -dog limit.
Chairman Dzadovsky opened the item for public comment at this time.
Deborah Kane, St. Lucie County resident, expressed her concern about using the storage
building to house dogs and voiced here support for the 100 ft. setback for dog housing.
Chairman Dzadovsky closed public comment.
Commissioner Townsend motioned to approve the item with the conditions as amended:
• Restrict the overall building square footage to 6000 square feet including the existing
storage building
• Restrict the dog housing to 100 ft. from all property lines, except 90 feet on other side
of the existing building
• Remove the 50-dog limit.
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C.
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
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. St. Lucie County Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Application - Secure
Transportation Company of Florida, LLC
This item was presented by Dan McIntyre, County Attorney.
Secure Transportation Company of Florida, LLC has submitted an application for a Class F
(Wheelchair) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON). At its meeting on August 8,
2017, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council reviewed the application and
determined the application was in compliance with the standards of review set forth in Section
18-54 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances. Accordingly, the Council voted 5-0 to
recommend approval the application. The Public Safety Director has notified the City Managers
of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie of the pending application. To date, no response has been
received from the cities. Copies of the application and Sections 18-54 and 18-56 of the St. Lucie
County Code of Ordinances are attached. Notice of the September 5, 2017 public hearing was
published in the News Tribune on August 25, 2017.
Staff recommends the Board determine the application of Secure Transportation Company of
Florida, LLC, for a Class F Certificate of Convenience and Necessity meets the standards of
review set forth in Section 18-56, approve the application, and authorize the Chairman to sign
the Class F Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
There were no public comments.
RESULT: APPROVE [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
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Resolution - Property Clean-up Special Assessment District
Barbara Guettler, MSBU Coordinator, presented this item.
Chapter 38, Article II of the County's Code of Ordinances addresses the nuisances that arise
when property is allowed to deteriorate. Section 38-28 "Lot Cleanup" prohibits the
accumulation of trash, junk, debris, living and nonliving plant material, and stagnant water;
excessive growth of grass, weeds and brush; windows, skylights, and doors that are not
water tight; and, the keeping of fill on property. If a property is found to be in violation of
this Article the owner is noticed of the violation and that they must remedy the violation
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within 20 days or file an appeal within 15 days. If the owner fails to remedy or successfully
appeal the violation as set forth in Section 38-28, the County may undertake such action as
necessary or useful to remedy the violation. The cost incurred by the County to remedy the
violation shall be assessed against the property. If the imposed assessment is not paid in full
within 20 business days, the assessment is recorded as a lien and may be levied as a non -ad
valorem special assessment on the annual property tax bill and collected pursuant to
Section 197.36 of the Florida Statute.
There are 18 parcels on the 2017 Property Clean-up SAD assessment roll with assessment
amounts ranging from $265.96 to $2,595.74. The actions taken by the County to remedy the
violations include but are not limited to utilizing continuing services contractors for mowing;
trimming bushes, shrubs, and trees; and securing windows, skylights, doors and pools.
Notice of this public hearing was published in the newspaper, as well as mailed to affected
parcel owners, on August 16, 2017.
Staff recommends Board approval of the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District
Annual Assessment resolution and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as
approved by the County Attorney.
There were no public comments.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Linda Bartz, District No. 3
SECONDER:
Tod Mowery, District No. 2, Vice -Chairman
AYES:
Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Sterling Facilities Services (SFS) Agreement with Ewing Cole, Inc. - Architectural Services
at Sports Complex
Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, presented this item.
On August 3, 2016, responses to RFQ No. 16-051, were opened. Three proposals were
received; 522 companies were notified and 73 RFQ documents were distributed. The
purpose of the Request for Qualifications was to identify and hire a prime Architectural firm
that is the most highly qualified to provide Architectural and Related Engineering
Professional Services for the design, development, renovation and construction of the St.
Lucie County Sports Complex. The Project contemplates the design and construction of
improvements to the Sports Complex including the stadium amenity, concourse, and
vertical transportation upgrades; a new outfield walkway to create a 360-degree concourse
experience; a new artificial turf playing field, new covered batting cages, and other practice
facilities enhancements; little league/softball complex; recreation and study spaces, and
dining hall; new or removal major and minor league team clubhouses including weight and
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training rooms and a 200-seat shared auditorium; offices and conference space for major
league, minor league, and Florida operations staff; and parking and loading facilities to serve
the aforementioned improvements.
On September 29, 2016 and on October 11, 2016, the selection committee met and
evaluated and ranked the proposals that were received. On October 18, 2016, the Board
approved the shortlist and authorized staff to negotiate a contract with the top ranked firm,
Ewing Cole. Negotiations with Ewing Cole could not be finalized until the stadium financing
was completed in late June of this year.
The proposed compensation is $4,275,000.00 plus reasonable out-of-pocket expenses not
to exceed $250,000.00. The proposed compensation includes a cap of $500,000.00 for sub -
consultation participation. Pursuant to the January 24, 2017 Amended and Restated
Facilities Use Agreement between the County and SFS, the Board of County Commissioners
has final approval rights to the proposed Agreement limited to whether the Agreement
terms are fair, competitive and reasonable. County staff and the County's special counsel
were involved in the negotiations and drafting of the agreement. The County's special
counsel, confirms that the contract terms are fair, competitive and reasonable.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed Agreement between SFS and Ewing
Cole and determine that the agreement terms are fair, competitive and reasonable.
Chairman Dzadovsky commented that if the Board moves forward with this item, the
county's facilities staff needs to have input and work closely with the architects in order to
make sure that they adequately plan for space.
The County Attorney indicated that the County has met with the architects and the Mets
and have expressed their concerns about making sure that there is enough public space and
space for the county's facilities to ensure that they do not have ongoing maintenance
problems. He said they shared the Chairman's concerns and intended to address them.
The County Administrator, Howard Tipton, indicated his agreement with the concerns and
said that addressing those concerns was a process that they are working on.
RESULT: APPROVE [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
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2. DiMaria Property - Parcel ID 1430-231-0001-000-1 - 71 acres (+/-) adjacent to the
Treasure Coast International Airport & Business Park
JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisitions Manager, presented this item.
The 71-acre (+/-) DiMaria property is located south of and adjacent to the west end of the
Airport's main runway 10R-28L. The property is a former landfill site that was active from 1966
and was closed to the public in 1978. Mr. DiMaria purchased the property in 1991 for $160,000.
A Special Warranty Deed was issued with the property included "'Long Term Care" provisions"
"as specified by the Department of Environmental Regulation of the State of Florida". In January
2005, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a Site Rehabilitation Order
that released Mr. DiMaria from any further obligation to conduct site rehabilitation at the site
for contamination associated with the former landfill.
In February 2017, County staff issued a Notice to Proceed to Parrish & Edwards, Inc. and Fuller-
Armfield-Wagner, the County's independent appraisers, to determine the market value of the
DiMaria property. Parrish & Edwards, Inc. concluded a value of $1,610,000 while Fuller-
Armfield-Wagner concluded a value of $1,080,000. In April 2017, both appraisals were reviewed
by Callaway & Price, Inc. who determined the most credible report was prepared by Fuller-
Armfield-Wagner with a value of $1,080,000.
Given the proximity to the Airport the County has expressed an interested in purchasing the
property. However, without additional environmental and geotechnical assessment information
on the property, it is difficult to provide a reliable projection of potential landfill -driven
mitigation costs to prepare the property for redevelopment. Through grant funding provided
through the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and in concert with the property Owner,
the County initiated preliminary environmental investigations completed by Geosyntec
Consultants. A summary of their findings was prepared for the County with copies provided to
the Owner and his legal counsel.
The detailed summary prepared by Geosyntec Consultants of the potential environmental and
geotechnical issues associated with the redevelopment of the 71-acre former landfill is
attached. Geosyntec's summary also includes four attachments: A) February 16, 2017 Property
Appraisal prepared by Fuller-Armfield-Wagner Appraisal & research, Inc.; B) January 1991
Special Warranty Deed; C) January 2005 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Site
Rehabilitation Order and D) 1969 through 1980 Aerial Photos of the property.
Mr. DiMaria has been advised of the County's interest in purchasing the property. On June 8,
2017, County staff received correspondence from Mr. DiMaria's legal counsel indicating Mr.
DiMaria could not agree to a purchase price of $1,080,000 but would be willing to sell to the
County for $1,375,000.
On August 4, 2017, Toby Overdorf of Crossroads Environmental, Inc. contacted County staff
stating he represents Mr. DiMaria. Mr. Overdorf has previously provided environmental
investigation and reporting for Mr. DiMaria and they are willing to share the findings with the
County.
As Geosyntec indicates in its report without additional environmental and geotechnical
assessment it is difficult to provide a reliable projection of potential landfill -driven mitigation
costs to prepare the site for redevelopment. Geosyntec's estimate of $600,000 of these costs is
a "known minimum value". The actual costs could be much higher. On the other hand, the cost
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of performing the additional studies is also significant. The estimated cost of the Phase II
environmental audit is $103,593. The estimated cost of the additional geotechnical services is
$100,000. Although the cost of the Phase II audit is potentially reimbursable through a grant
through the Regional Planning Council (RPC), the cost of the geotechnical services is not
reimbursable. For this reason, RPC staff is reluctant to proceed with the grant process in the
absence of a signed purchase agreement.
If the Board desires to make an offer to purchase the DiMaria property at this time, based on
the information currently available to staff, staff suggests that the purchase price offered should
be $380,000. The $380,000 figure was arrived at as follows:
$1,600,000
Appraisal #1 - Parrish & Edwards, Inc.
$1,080,000
Appraisal #2 - Fuller-Armfield-Wagner
$1,080,000
Review Appraisal - Callaway & Price, Inc
-$100,000
Geotechnical Services
-$600,000
Estimated Mitigation Costs
$380,000
Purchase Price
If the Board desires to make an offer to purchase the DiMaria property at this time, staff
recommends the Board authorize staff to provide Mr. DiMaria with the attached Contract
for Sale and Purchase of his 71 acre property adjacent to the Treasure Coast International
Airport & Business Park at a purchase price of $380,000.00.
County Administrator, Howard Tipton, stated that the subject property presents a unique
opportunity to acquire a large parcel that could play an important role at the airport with the
construction of another tarmac frontage facility. The space could further the Board's economic
development goals. Staff is interested in pursuing this purchase assuming that they can better
understand the environmental concerns.
Chairman Dzadovsky commented that St. Lucie County was able to do a great job on a former
landfill which is now Fairwinds Golf Course and St. Lucie County will have another option to
clean up a proposed brown field, and therefore he supports this item.
RESULT: APPROVE [4 TO 01
MOVER: Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
SECONDER: Linda Bartz, District No. 3
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
ABSTAIN: Frannie Hutchinson
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B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Margiric Farm Agricultural Labor Housing - Major Site Plan
This item was presented with item 913.2
Jeffrey Johnson, Senior Planner, presented this item.
The applicant, Margiric Assett, LLC is requesting Major Site Plan approval for agricultural
labor housing consisting of 20 modular dwellings on a 20 acre parcel of land located
approximately 3 miles west of Interstate 95 on the south side of Indrio Road (16001 Indrio
Road). The ingress/egress for this project will be provided by a 60-foot wide access
easement that includes a 36-foot wide marl roadway. The 875 s.f. dwelling units are to be
located on the west side of the parcel adjacent to an existing 21,650 s.f. packing house. Each
unit will be modular constructed, will occupy no more than six (6) individuals with a
maximum stay of 10 months, and will be required to comply with Florida Building Code
requirements and Chapter 64E-14, Florida Administrative Code regulating Migrant Labor
Camps. Water and wastewater will be provided by a private septic system that will be
required to meet applicable Health Department permitting requirements.
Staff recommends the Board approve the major site plan for agricultural labor housing
subject to conditions in the resolution.
The Board did not have any questions for staff.
Commissioner Townsend motioned to approve the item. Commissioner Bartz seconded the
motion and the motion carried 4-0.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cathy Townsend, District No. 5
SECONDER:
Linda Bartz, District No. 3
AYES: Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
C. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. 2018 Insurance Plan Modifications
George Landry, Human Resources and Risk Manager, presented this item.
The County has been self -insured since 1985. The Board of County Commissioners and the
Constitutional Officers participate as a group in employee benefit programs. An Insurance
Committee that consists of a representative from the BOCC and each Constitutional Officer (plus
the Children Services Council and Medical Examiner) meets when needed to review employee
benefits and make recommendations regarding employee benefits and related costs. The
recommended changes for 2018 were discussed with the Insurance Committee at the meetings
held on August 16th and August 25th 2017. Florida Blue's annual trend for a membership of our
size is 10.8% increase. While the average trend for the County has been 6% over the past 5
years, costs of medical goods and services continue to rise. Currently, the County offers one plan
with the employer contributing 93% of the employee only option and 90% on employee plus
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one and family options. If the County's health plan were to renew as is with no changes or
recommendations by staff, the county would incur a 4.63% increase, which equates to
$723,515.69. The changes recommended by the Staff include:
1) Modify the current plan structure and increase employee contributions as described in
attachment A. This still remains a very low deductible plan that ranks in the top 20% of health
plans offered by an employer. For example: Under our current plan if someone elects employee
only coverage the cost is $52.68 and with this recommended plan structure the cost is $98.93, a
difference of $23.12 increase per pay period.
2) Introduce new second plan option with lower employee contributions as described in
attachment B. This plan provides employees with the ability to choose the best health plan
option for themselves and their families. In a recent employee census interest was shown for
this option. This will provide employees an instant savings of at least 64% or higher on what they
are currently paying for health coverage.
3) The renewal of the County's dental plan as described in attachment C. This plan renewal is a
reduction in premiums and the County will receive money for wellness programs.
4) Open a second employee health and wellness center to allow for the growing utilization of the
current health and wellness center, and to meet the need of increased dependent utilization.
The costs are described in attachment D and it is funded by the savings from the Health
insurance fund.
The staff's recommended changes to the current health plan and the implementation of the
second plan will create a substantial savings to the County projected at $1,500,000.00. The
Insurance Committee recommends approval of item 3. The Insurance Committee did not
provide recommendations for items 1, 2, and 4, to forward to the Board. The December 20,
2011 Interlocal Agreement provides for the Insurance Committee to make recommendations to
the Board with regard to the insurance plan. If the Board does not accept the Insurance
Committee's recommendation, the matter is referred back to the Committee for further review
and recommendation. The Board's decision on that second recommendation is the final
determination.
Staff recommends the Board to conceptually approve recommendations provided in
attachments A, B, C and D. The staff will return to the Insurance Committee with the Board's
decision, request a recommendation and return to the Board for Final approval.
Commissioner Mowery motioned to approve this item. Commissioner Townsend seconded the
motion and the motion carried 4-0.
RESULT: APPROVE [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
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Townsend expressed her concern about some of the advisory boards and asked the Board to have a
discussion about these advisory boards, (e.g. the insurance board) at an informal meeting at some point in the future.
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Preliminary Budget Public Hearing on Thursday,
September 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. 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 monthly Informal meeting on September 12, 2017 at 9
a.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue,
Fort Pierce, FL.
C. There will be a Tri-County meeting between St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin Counties, to discuss and
plan matters of mutual interest, on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at the Indian River State
College, Brown Center, located at 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 19th at 9 a.m.
in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
E. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Final Budget Public Hearing on Tuesday, September
19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
F. There will be a Joint Meeting with the Treasure Coast Education & Research Development Authority on
September 21, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex
located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Please Note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court and available for inspection upon request.
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