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COUNTY
F L o R r D A
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
August 2, 2016 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 6:27 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
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District No. 5, Chairman
Arrived
Present 6:00 PM
Chris Dzadovsky
District No. 1, Vice -Chairman
Present
6:00 AM
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
Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
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
Asheley Hepburn
Director, Office of Management & Budget
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
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There are no items scheduled.
5. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Proclamation - Recognizing the launch of the Treasure Coast Manufacturers' Association
(TCMA) in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Chairman Johnson expressed his excitement over the formation of the Treasure Coast
Manufacturers' Association. Jerry Jacques from Advanced Machine and Tool accepted the
proclamation as the TCMA President. He spoke about the hard work and passion that went into
creating the group. He also mentioned the benefits the group will provide the community,
including education and training and stronger relationships with local government. He
explained the TCMA's goal of educating local businesses on the resources available to them.
Tammy Roncaglione from Center State Bank also addressed the Board. She announced the
official kickoff event for the Treasure Coast Manufacturers' Association. Ms. Roncaglione spoke
about the positive reception of the group by manufacturers. She offered the Board an
opportunity to tour local manufacturing operations. She emphasized the value of
manufacturing jobs in the county.
Pete Tesch from the Economic Development Council also addressed the Board. He indicated
that the EDC is excited to provide support to the TCMA. He added that the County's Business
Navigator has been a valuable asset to local employers. Mr. Tesch explained the progress of
working with manufacturers to ensure St. Lucie County is pro -growth, pro -business and pro -
manufacturing.
Chairman Johnson thanked county staff for their work assisting the TCMA.
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)
Frederick Jackson, 5100 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce - Mr. Jackson addressed the Board on
his concerns regarding police -involved shootings in St. Lucie County and throughout the
country. He spoke about the process of investigating use -of -force cases and asked the Board to
pursue the topic with the Sheriff's Office. He emphasized the importance of addressing these
problems quickly to prevent escalation.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. NACIO Award Presentation - Nicole Fogarty, Legislative Affairs Manager
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The County Legislative Affairs Manager spoke about the National Association of Counties
conference. She stated that St. Lucie County received 7 awards, including best in show for the
county's public service announcement series on single stream recycling. She introduced the
county's Communications Division Director to accept the award. Staff explained that this is the
tenth consecutive year that St. Lucie County has received awards from the National Association
of County Information Officers, but this is the first best in show award. He noted that the
county received awards for 5 of their 6 entries, including awards for media coverage of the
student transit program, the county Facebook page, and the redesign of the county website.
The Communications Division Director thanked staff for their hard work and cooperation.
B. 2016 Chili Cook -Off Awards Presentation - Ed Matthews, Parks, Rec & Facilities Director
The Director of the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department presented the Board with the
results of the 2016 Chili Cook -Off. He announced that St. Lucie County won 7 awards at the
event that took place at the Fenn Center on July 16th. Staff explained that the fundraiser
benefited the Boys & Girls Club of St. Lucie County and raised over $63,000 through the
combined effort of 35 organizations. The Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities thanked his
staff who organized the event. Staff thanked the various departments involved; Community
Services, Veterans Services, the IT Department, Environmental Resources, Parks, Recreation
and Facilities, Human Resources and the Oxbow Center. He commended staff that volunteered
and brought their families to participate as well. He listed the awards won by the county: 1st
place for best costuming, 1st place for the government award, Lorna Thompson won the Little
Miss Chili Pepper competition, 2nd place for best chili, 3rd place for booth decorations, 3rd
place for the overall challenge award and 3rd place for fundraising. The Board of County
Commissioner's booth brought in $3802 for the Boys & Girls Club. Staff thanked the Board for
allowing the team to represent them at the event and presented them with the awards.
Commissioner Dzadovsky commented on the success of the event each year.
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 List 42
B. ADMINISTRATION
There are no items scheduled.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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1. All Aboard Florida - Payment of Legal Defense Invoices through All Aboard Legal Defense
Fund
2. Minto LakePark at Tradition - Educational Facilities Impact Fees - Request for Refund
3. Amendment to Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT)
4. Resolution - Reimbursement Resolution regarding possible improvements to the St.
Lucie County Sports Complex
5. Florida Yards and Neighborhood Program - Termination of Interlocal Agreement
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
1. Second Amendment To The July 14, 2009 General Financial Advisory Agreement
K. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
There are no items scheduled.
L. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
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M. PUBLIC SAFETY
There are no items scheduled.
N. PUBLIC WORKS
There are no items scheduled.
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.
NON -AGENDA ITEM: COMMISSIONER DZADOVSKY APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked the Board to ratify the following appointments as part of the Consent
Agenda:
• Ron Harris to the Board of Adjustment
• Reappoint Patrick Campion to the Code Enforcement Board
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There are no items scheduled.
10. REGULAR AGENDA
There are no items scheduled.
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on August 9, 2016 at gam in
Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
The County Administrator indicated that this meeting has been cancelled.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on August 16, 2016 at
gam in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on September 6, 2016 at
6pm in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold two Budget Hearings, on September 8th and
22nd respectively, as they consider and adopt the annual budget for FY2016/2017. Both
hearings will be begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Commission Chambers of the Roger
Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
E. The Master Gardeners of St. Lucie County are holding their Family Fall Festival on Saturday,
October 8th from Sam to 2pm
Non -Agenda Item: Chairman Johnson Statement
Chairman Johnson spoke about a recent event he attended for the City of Fort Pierce. He
commended county staff for their work each day and the accolades they have received. He
emphasized the value of the relationship with staff and their efforts to work together for St.
Lucie County.
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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