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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04.05.2016S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting April 5, 2016 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 7:12 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 Heather Young Asst. County Attorney Present 6:00 PM Edward Matthews Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director 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 Melissa Upton Clerk to the Board Present 6:00 PM 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Generated 4181201612:38 PM Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2016 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson B. Amended Minutes of December 1, 2015 6:OOPM RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson Non -Agenda Item - Rep. Gayle Harrell Chairman Johnson introduced Representative Gayle Harrell from the Florida House of Representatives to address the Board. She spoke about the latest session and congratulated the Board on their achievements for St. Lucie County. She told the Board that her office is available for assistance with any issues, including the upcoming veteran's nursing home project. Representative Harrell spoke in support of the resolution to be presented regarding the repeal of special acts regulating fishing, spearfishing and skin diving in St. Lucie County. She commended Captain Voss for his work to keep the marine areas in the county clean of debris and asked the Board to approve the resolution so he is able to continue. Chairman Johnson thanked Representative Harrell, Representative Mayfield, Representative Lee and Senator Negron for their efforts to assist St. Lucie County. 5. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming the Month of April 2016 as "Guardian ad Litem Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Paul Nigro, the Program Director for the 19th Judicial Guardian ad Litem program accepted the resolution. He spoke about the importance of the Guardian ad Litem program as the voice for children impacted by the court system. He indicated that the program recruits, trains and certifies volunteer advocates to represent the children and also provide them with any guidance they may need. Mr. Nigro thanked the Board on behalf of the program's employees, volunteers and the 900 children affected by the program. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked how members of the community could become involved with the Guardian ad Litem program. Mr. Nigro said volunteers can contact the main office at 772- 785-5804. 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson B. Resolution - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming April 7, 2016 as "National Day of Service Recognition" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Jenna Taylor from AmeriCorps accepted the resolution on behalf of the volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Volunteer Florida. She spoke about the reading tutor program that has assisted approximately 475 students this year. Marsha Jordan, the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Coordinator from St. Lucie County Senior Corps also thanked the Board. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson C. Resolution - Adoption of a resolution celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Children's Home Society of Florida's Treasure Coast Division in St. Lucie County, Florida. Chairman Johnson presented the Children's Home Society, Treasure Coast Division with more than 85 bags and a check for $170 donated by St. Lucie County employees. Michelle King, the Philanthropy Director with Children's Home Society accepted the resolution. She spoke about the mission of Children's Home Society of Florida for the last 25 years. She explained the collaboration between her agency and other programs that assist children and families in St. Lucie County, such as the Guardian ad Litem program. Ms. King presented the commissioners with cards and a blue ribbon to wear in support of Child Abuse Prevention month. Chief Bolduc thanked the Board for their recognition. He spoke about his involvement with the Children's Home Society of Florida and desire to improve the quality of life for the children of St. Lucie County. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson D. Resolution - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming the Month of April 2016 as "National Autism Awareness Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Suzy Hutcheson, the President/CEO of Helping People Succeed accepted the resolution. She spoke about the prevalence of autism in the community and the importance of programs to assist these young people with the services they need. Ms. Hutcheson explained the "Transition to Adult Life" program offered by the agency to continue offering help to young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder once they graduate from high school. She indicated that students from the program are now attending college and working within the community. She also mentioned that Helping People Succeed plans to have an office in St. Lucie County within a 3 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM year. She commended the collaboration of the non-profit sector and school system in St. Lucie County. Commissioner Dzadovsky commented on the success of the "Autism Speaks" walk from the previous weekend. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson E. Resolution proclaiming April 2016 as "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Major David Thompson from the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department accepted the resolution. He spoke about the proclamations presented at the meeting, and noted that all 5 represented the children of St. Lucie County. He emphasized the importance of the community recognizing that every child deserves a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. Major Thompson thanked the Board and the community on behalf of the Sheriff's Department. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson 6. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items) 7. PRESENTATIONS A. Earth Day - Sandra Bogan, Education and Outreach Coordinator Sandra Bogan the Education and Outreach Coordinator from the Environmental Resources Department presented the Oxbow Eco-Center's 12th Annual Earth Day Festival. The festival has doubled the size of the event that will take place on April 23, 2016 from 10 AM to 313M. She detailed the exhibits, presentations and contests that will be taking place. Ms. Bogan also spoke about participation from community resources to demonstrate the support programs available to youth, elderly and the specially challenged in the community. She mentioned Indian River State College's contribution to the event and thanked Kevin Cooper, Professor Walt Hines, Ms. Popp -Finch, and Sharon Lowe for their help organizing student participation. Ms. Bogan said that attendees can give back to the community at the festival by donating old musical instruments. She thanked Whitaker Boat Works, Ampersand Graphics, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Cargill Industries, and Rick Carroll Insurance Agency for their sponsorship of the Earth Day Festival. She also thanked the volunteers who donated their time over the months to plan the event. She invited everyone to attend the free festival and more information is available by calling 772-785-5833 or emailing Oxbow@stlucieco.org. 4 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM Chairman Johnson commended Ms. Bogan for her efforts to improve the local community and encouraged residents to participate in the event. 8. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 23 - 25 B. ADMINISTRATION C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Reimbursment Agreement with Iglesia Biblica De Fort Pierce, Inc. 2. All Aboard Florida - Payment of Legal Defense Invoices through All Aboard Legal Defense Fund 3. Resolution and Lease Agreement between St. Lucie County and Beach Club Colony on the Ocean, Inc. 4. Resolution - Warranty Deed of Donation for right-of-way on Mariah Circle, North 38th Street and North 39th Street 5. Request from Finance Director for BOCC Record Destruction D. COMMUNITY SERVICES There are no items scheduled. E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. SUN Trail - East Coast Greenway Letter of Support G. HUMAN RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. 5 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM 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 1. Bucket Truck Purchase 2. Waiver of Skate Park Facility Daily Rental Fees - Future 6 Helping Hand Fund Inc. L. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES There are no items scheduled. M. PUBLIC SAFETY There are no items scheduled. N. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Midway Road Widening (Selvitz Road to S. 25th Street) - Change Order No. 2 to contract with Dickerson Florida, Inc. Commissioner Mowery pulled this item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. He asked staff to give an overview of the project and clarify which agency will pay the $65,000 fee. The County Engineer addressed the Board on the reimbursement agreement between the county and Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. He explained that there is a contract between the county and Dickerson Florida, Inc that needs to be increased to include additional work added by FPUA. He indicated that the county will be reimbursed for this additional work but in order to have Dickerson Florida, Inc complete the work, it must be added to the contract. Commissioner Mowery asked staff to provide an update on the Midway Road widening project. Staff answered that the current project, the 1 mile road widening between Selvitz Road and 25th Street, is the first phase of 3 to be completed in the upcoming years. He indicated that this section of roadway should be complete by the end of 2016. The completed roadway will consist of a 4-lane divided roadway from west of Selvitz Road 6 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM through the intersection to 25th Street. At this intersection the Department of Transportation will also complete a project to widen Midway Road from 25th Street to US1. The Department of Transportation's project is scheduled to begin in August of 2016. The next phase of construction would widen Midway Road from Selvitz Road to Glades Cut -Off, within a year of completion of DOT's work. Staff said it is very important to widen this roadway as it serves as a hurricane evacuation route. He said the total cost of these improvement projects, between the county and DOT will equal approximately $60-70 million. O. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 1. Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2016 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant. 2. Authorization to submit the electronic application for the 2016 Port Security Grant P. SOLID WASTE There are no items scheduled. Q. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled. R. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION 1. Federal Metropolitan Planning (PL) Final Authorization of Funding for FY 2015/2016 S. UTILITIES There are no items scheduled. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Ordinance - Extending Effective Date of Ordinance No. 15-05 The Assistant County Attorney presented this item. The proposed ordinance would grant the cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie additional time to amend their respective alarm ordinances. The original item indicated a June 1st effective date, however staff recommended that based on conversations with the parties involved, the extension be increased until July 1st. Chairman Johnson clarified that the recommendation would extend the effective date from June 1st to July 1st. Staff confirmed that change, despite both dates appearing on the agenda. 71 Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1, Vice -Chairman SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Resolution - Supporting the Repeal of Certain Special Acts Regarding Fishing, Spearfishing and Skin Diving The Assistant County Attorney presented this item. The proposed resolution supports the repeal of certain special acts that were local laws of special application for St. Lucie County, based on the request from the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Staff explained the 4 special acts involved prohibited different fishing activities in parts of the county. The Fish and Wildlife Commission has asked the Board adopt the resolution supporting the repeal of those regulations to create consistency with state laws. Mason Smith was present from FWC to answer any questions and had provided staff with the documents referenced at the Informal Board Meeting on March 8, 2016. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. The Atlantic - Major Site Plan The Senior Planner presented this item. The resolution requested major site plan approval for a residential condominium project consisting of 102 dwelling units and recreational amenities. Staff presented topics relevant to the resolution, including utilities coverage, site location, zoning, neighboring properties, environmental impact, residential density, building specifications, buffer areas, parking spaces, access driveways, and traffic projections and approvals. Staff recommended approval based on the amended condition related to the emergency access driveways. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked staff to reiterate the mitigation of the wetland waiver and to restate the mangrove improvements. The Senior Environmental Planner indicated that the applicant will mitigate the 1.21 acres of direct wetland impacts and the 50 foot required upland buffer impact through enhancement of 11 acres of on -sight wetlands and replanting of native species in the area left bare by removal of invasive exotic species. She said the applicant will also restore 3 upland buffer areas totaling .43 acres, in accordance with the Preserve Area Monitoring and Management Plan. She said that the areas protected will be recorded 8 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM through a conservation easement protected and maintained through perpetuity and available in the public record. Commissioner Dzadovsky also commented on his discussions with the applicant regarding the importance of multiple exits from the property, in case of emergency. He asked staff if the resolution contained language regarding dune protection. The Senior Environmental Planner answered that the language is present in the Preserve Area Monitoring and Management Plan, which requires the dune to be restored and maintained by the property owner. There is also a condition of approval that requires the language be present in the homeowners' association documents. Commissioner Dzadovsky commented on making future residents aware of the tourism in the area, including horseback riding along the beach. He suggested adding that information to the HOA documents for new residents. The agent for the applicant, engineer and planner, Richard Ladyko from Ladyko Design Group addressed the Board. He introduced the project team, including Mary Lindgren, environmental consultant; Greg Boggs, landscape architect; Michael Houston, consultant; and Fred Cohen, legal counsel. Mr. Ladyko commended staff for their diligence while working on the project. He agreed with any conditions that were recommended and said he would pass along the concerns regarding horseback riding. He said the proposed condominium project did not have homeowners' association documents at this time, but would make sure the requirements are contained in the documents. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 AYES: Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Lewis, Hutchinson 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS Non -Agenda Item - Ratification of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Board Members Chairman Johnson asked to ratify Al Rivett as his representative to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Board and Pete Tesch assigned as the alternate. Commissioner Dzadovsky motioned for approval, Commissioner Mowery seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked to ratify Adam Locke as his appointee to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Board. Commissioner Mowery motioned for approval, Chairman Johnson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Z Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:00 PM A. 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. B. The Board of County Commissioners monthly Informal Board meeting has been moved from April 12 at 9a.m. to April 19, 2016 at 1p.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. C. The Board of County Commissioner and the City of Fort Pierce will hold a Joint Meeting regarding The Port of Fort Pierce on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 2p.m. in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. D. The Oxbow Eco-Center will be holding its 12th Annual Earth Day Festival on April 23, 2016 from 10am through 3pm at 5400 NE St James Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983. This is a free event with the goal of reinforcing awareness, knowledge and stewardship of natural resources. Visit www.oxboweco.com or call (772) 785-5833 for more information. E. The Master Gardener Spring into Gardening Festival will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Extension office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. Call 772-462-1660 or http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu for additional information. 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. 10 1