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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03.01.2016S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting March 1, 2016 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 6:40 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by District No. 5, Chairman Kim Johnson Attendee Name Kim Johnson District No. 5, Chairman District No. 1, Vice -Chairman Arrived Present 6:00 PM Chris Dzadovsky Present 6:00 PM Tod Mowery District No. 2 Present 6:00 PM Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 Present 6:00 PM Frannie Hutchinson District No. 4 Present 6:00 PM Howard Tipton Administrator Present 6:00 PM Bob Adolphe Deputy County Administrator Present 6:00 PM Mark Satterlee Deputy Administrator Present 6:00 PM Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present 6:00 PM Katherine Barbieri Asst. County Attorney Present 6:00 PM Don West Public Works Director Present 6:00 PM Laurie Waldie Utility Director Present 6:00 PM Beth Ryder Community Services Director Present 6:00 PM Leslie Olson Director, Planning & Development Services Present 6:00 PM Ceretha Leon Human Resources Director Present 6:00 PM John Wiatrak Airport Manager Present 6:00 PM Melissa Upton Clerk to the Board Present 6:00 PM 2. INVOCATION Generated 31212016 3:19 PM Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 PM 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, February 09, 2016 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, February 16, 2016 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson 5. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming April 2, 2016 as "Children's Day" and April 3, 2016 as "Parents' and Children's Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Tony Loupe, CEO of the Early Learning Coalition accepted the resolution. He expressed excitement about the 10th annual Family Fun Fair. He explained that the event celebrates children and families and will feature a literacy theme. The event will feature nonprofit agencies from the community and will be held at Lawnwood Stadium. He thanked the Board for the funding his organization has received. He also spoke about Representative Lee's "Jump Start Literacy" bill, to bridge the gap for young people growing up in poverty. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson B. Resolution - Proclaiming the month of March 2016 as "Believing in Girls Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Vickie Colter, the Executive Director of the Pace Center for Girls accepted the resolution along with a representative from the center. The young woman thanked the Board on behalf of the girls and staff of PACE Treasure Coast. She spoke about how being a part of PACE has helped her and how she appreciates the community's support. Ms. Colter thanked the Board. She explained that the Pace Center for Girls is a counseling and academic program that supports girls throughout St. Lucie County. She mentioned the unique approach of the gender - responsive, strength -based, incentive -driven program, with 19 centers throughout the state. 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 PM Girls that enter the program are between 11 and 17 years old and stay an average of 15 months. The center has a 94% success rate among girls leaving the program. Commissioner Dzadovsky mentioned the possibility of volunteers or donations from the community and asked how to reach out to the center. Ms. Colter said they can contact her at 772-595-8880, or directly at the center located on Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce. She invited the commissioners and anyone in the community to come and tour the Pace Center for Girls. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson C. Resolution - Proclaiming March 14-18, 2016 as "Flood Safety Awareness Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Carmen Capezzuto, Board Chairman for SAFER St. Lucie accepted the resolution. He thanked the Board for honoring the proclamation request. He spoke about the prevalence of floods and the damage they cause. The proclamation aims to raise awareness of severe weather and to inform the public of where they are able to get information, such as the National Weather Service office in Melbourne. He emphasized that hazardous situations can be avoided if residents know how to respond to these conditions. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson 6. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items) Captain Don Voss, St. Lucie County resident - Captain Voss identified himself as a representative of the Marine Cleanup Initiative and a member of the board for the Friends of the Spoil Islands, One Florida Foundation and a participant of the 4th annual lionfish safari. He indicated that over the last 15 years, more than 600 volunteers have removed over 500,000 pounds of debris from county waters and he has written over $650,000 worth of grants to accomplish that task. He asked the Board to consider the 19.19 and 19.25 local ordinances restricting divers from going under the bridges to remove debris. He said that the ordinances were originally put in place to stop people from catching fish from the bridge, which is no longer there. He said that Nick Wiley of FWC is interested in these ordinances and almost all other counties in Florida allow FWC to oversee these laws. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked the County Attorney for an update on these laws. The County Attorney said these are actually special acts of the legislature and not ordinances by the county. They have been imposed for many years and the county is not able to regulate the taking of salt water fish because the state has preempted the ability of local governments to do that. The commission is the one who regulates that and they are able to eliminate these special laws. The 3 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 PM County Attorney has asked the commission to send a representative to the county to present this information at an informal meeting, and then the Board can decide to pass a resolution to eliminate the special laws. He clarified that only the Florida Fresh Water and Game Commission can eliminate these laws. 7. PRESENTATIONS Chairman Johnson moved this item after Item 8 - Consent Agenda. Bob Worcester, the Education Disaster Specialist for SAFER St. Lucie presented this item. He explained that the Support Alliance for Emergency Resiliency (SAFER) is a nonprofit coalition of faith based organizations, local businesses, local governments and other nonprofits. He covered the history of the organization and major achievements by their volunteers within the community. He indicated that SAFER specializes in working through the entire disaster cycle, from preparedness to recovery. The major focus of the organization is education and they work specifically to address the needs of lower income communities. According to the ALICE Report by the United Way 45% of people in St. Lucie County are either below poverty or below the established cost of living for the area. Mr. Worcester spoke about special efforts to vulnerable members of the community, including children and the elderly. He covered facts about flooding, the #1 natural disaster in the United States accounting for approximately 90 deaths annually. He also covered some important flood safety tips, emphasizing the power of rushing water, the danger of standing water and the importance of having an emergency plan ready. Mr. Worcester presented the major goals of SAFER St. Lucie in regards to preparedness and mitigation. SAFER also works with response and recovery efforts by improving communication and coordination of resources and services within the community. Mr. Worcester invited the Board and the public to attend their meetings, the 4th Tuesday of the month at the United Way and gave contact information to anyone who may need their services. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked if SAFER is involved with Volunteer St. Lucie. Mr. Worcester confirmed that it is, and volunteer registration is coordinated with the United Way. Commissioner Dzadovsky pointed out the importance and value of this volunteer database. 1. Support Alliance for Emergency Resiliency - Bob Worcester, Education and Disaster Specialist 8. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 19 & 20 a Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 PM B. ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. All Aboard Florida - Payment of Legal Defense Invoices through All Aboard Legal Defense Fund 2. Resolution - Amendment to Solid Waste Rate Resolution - Item "B" 3. Resolution - Warranty Deed of Donation for 15-feet of right-of-way on Cortez Boulevard 4. Florida Department of Transportation Midway Road Project from west of South 25th Street to east of U.S. 1 - County property portion of Parcel ID 3405-411-0003-000-5 - License Agreement and Resolution 5. Disposal of Abandoned/Derelict Aircraft -Authorize Sale of Derelict/Abandoned 1976 Cessna 402B and 1981 Cessna 402C D. COMMUNITY SERVICES There are no items scheduled. E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. G. HUMAN RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY There are no items scheduled. 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 5 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 PM 1. Marchin' It to Our FURever Homes L. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Acceptance of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for the Rehab of Taxiway E South of Runway 14/32 at the St. Lucie County International Airport M. PUBLIC SAFETY There are no items scheduled. N. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution - Parkland MSBU Budget Resolution O. SHERIFF'S OFFICE There are no items scheduled. 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. Ordinance - Amending Section 7.09.05 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code affecting the removal of exotic vegetation in St. Lucie County, Florida. (2nd Public Hearing) The Assistant County Attorney presented the ordinance amending 7.09.05 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, affecting the removal of exotic vegetation. Currently, the code requires the Public Works Director provide notice to the property owner that a public nuisance exists because of invasive species and demand the 6 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 PM property owner remedy the situation. There would then be a hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. She explained that the change to the ordinance would alter the enforcement mechanism. It would require this section be enforced like the other codes in the county, at a hearing before the St. Lucie County Enforcement Board. This ordinance was advertised on February 20th and this presentation was the second public hearing. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson 10. REGULAR AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The 51st Annual St. Lucie County Fair will take place February 26, 2016 - March 6, 2016 at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce. For details visit: www.stluciecountyfair.org. B. The New York Mets kick off their Spring Training Season at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie on Friday, March 4, 2016 vs. Miami Marlins at 1:10 p.m. Home games run through March 30, 2016 with games vs. the Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers and others. For tickets call (772) 871-2115 or visit www.traditionfield.com C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Board meeting on March 8, 2016 at 9 a.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on March 15, 2016 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 a Regular Board meeting on April 5, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. F. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on April 19, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. G. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Board meeting on April 19, 2016 at 1 p.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 7 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 PM H. H. Non -Agenda Item - Missionary Flights "Run the Runaway" Commissioner Mowery announced the Missionary Flights "Run the Runaway" event on Saturday March 5th. The organization is also having Family Fun Day on Saturday as well. Chairman Johnson encouraged citizens of the county to participate in events taking place, such as the County Fair and Spring Training. 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.