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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03.31.2015S■TkOL■NI 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting March 31, 2015 Convened: 9:00 AM Adjourned: 11:35 AM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by District No. 3, Chair Paula A. Lewis Attendee Name I Title Status Arrived District No. 3, Chair Present 9:00 AM District No. 5, Vice -Chair _ Present 9:00 AM District No. 1 Present 9:00 AM Paula A. Lewis Kim Johnson Chris Dzadovsky Frannie Hutchinson District No. 4 Present 9:00 AM Tod Mowery District No. 2 Present 9:00 AM Howard Tipton Administrator Present 9:00 AM Bob Bentkofsky Deputy Administrator Present 9:00 AM Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present 9:00 AM Asheley Hepburn Director, Office of Management & Budget Present 9:00 AM Katherine Barbieri Asst. County Attorney Present 9:00 AM Edward Matthews Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director Present 9:00 AM Don West Public Works Director Present 9:00 AM Laurie Waldie Utility Director Present 9:00 AM Sherry Burroughs Mosquito Control and Coastal Mgt. Serv. Director Present 9:00 AM Mark Satterlee Planning & Dev Director Present 9:00 AM Ron Roberts Solid Waste Director Present 9:00 AM Ken J. Mascara Sheriff Present 9:00 AM Kelly Phelan Executive Assistant to the County Administrator Present 9:00 AM Sue Korunow Clerk to the Board Present 9:00 AM Generated 51712015 4:51 PM Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, March 03, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery V. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items) Prior to opening of Public Comment session Commissioner Hutchinson introduced "Commissioner for the Day," Ms. Erica Mormon who is shadowing her for the day. The following people expressed their objections to the All Aboard Florida (AAF) project: Richard Neil, Attorney for St. Lucie Village, FL Kasey Traylor, Palm City, FL - founder of "Florida Not All Aboard" Phyllis Frey, Indian River County, FL Stephanie Austin, Indian River County, FL Phillip McAdam, Jensen Beach, FL Tom Lademrak, Port St. Lucie, FL Jane Debran, Fort Pierce, FL - provided handout titled "AAF by the Numbers" Walter Estulin, Hobe Sound, FL Susan Meal, Vero Beach, FL Gayla Tanner, Martin County, FL Bob Golding, Tradition, FL Matthew Rensen, Port St. Lucie, FL - provided handout titled "An Economic Analysis of All Aboard Florida" Patricia Weiner, St. Lucie Village, FL Ingrid Van Hekken, St. Lucie Village, FL Commissioner Mark Gotz, American Coalition for Property Rights, St. Lucie County, FL Commissioner Johnson asked Scott Van Duzer and several officers to join Jeff Isaac, CEO of the Boy Scouts of America Gulf Stream Council to discuss the unique circumstances going on at this time with the people and the leaders pulling together to make things happen for the young people in the community. He discussed accomplishments, events and wrapped up by requesting the Board consider providing the agency with property for the youth scouting program to camp in St. Lucie County. He noted he would like to come back at a later date to provide further data and discuss this possibility. Commissioner Johnson noted staff from the Environmental Resources Department was currently working on a plan to make this happen and utilize some of the scouts as in -kind services for the project. 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM Sheriff Ken Mascara announced the sheriffs of Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie Counties had met and collectively wrote a letter opposing AAF due to the risk seen to public safety which would affect the Treasure Coast. Jerry Beekler, Port St. Lucie, FL - Spoke in support of Agenda Item IXB3. "Supporting the proposed legislation providing a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing, and well stimulation performed for the purposes of exploration or production of oil or natural gas in the State of Florida." He stated this is a quality of life issue and should be avoided. Craig Mundt, Fort Pierce, FL - Spoke regarding the local chapter's opposition to the proposed relocation of the Navy UDT Museum. He stated there had been negative press which did not provide the local chapter's comments and he was speaking today to make sure those comments were heard. The Board of Directors has no interest in relocating and noted at the February meeting the Board affirmed St. Lucie County will remain the site of the museum with no anticipation or consideration of a relocation in their future. He confirmed the Board of Director's lease agreement with St. Lucie County through the year 2044 stating they would also like to extend the lease. He sited their visitor statistics, fundraising and activity programs and noted they have substantial investments in the location with further expansion plans in the process. VI. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL 1. Resolution - Adoption of a resolution recognizing Larry J. Lee for his work in the field of public health in St. Lucie County, Florida and naming the St. Lucie County Health Department building on Milner Road in Fort Pierce as the "Larry J. Lee Public Health Building" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Commissioner Lewis presented Interim Administrator for the St. Lucie Department of Health Clint Sperber with the proclamation along with others from the Health Department. Mr. Sperber spoke about Mr. Lee's many attributes and accomplishments and thanked the Board for naming the St. Lucie County Health Department building on Milner Road in Mr. Lee's memory. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 2. Resolution - Proclaiming the Month of April 2015 as "Family Meals Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida Commissioner Lewis presented Family Meals, Inc. President Martha Taylor and Vice -President Myrna Boman with the proclamation. Ms. Taylor provided background information on the program, it's purpose, mission and most recent statistics. Ms. Boman showed several items which are included in the food packages delivered to the recipients that help families start conversations and include prayer time if they so choose. 3 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 3. PROCLAMATION - Recognizing the contributions of Joyce Braun Commissioner Lewis presented the proclamation to Joyce Braun. County Planning and Development Services Director provided accolades on Ms. Braun's many years of service and how she will be missed. He thanked her for her hard work and wished her well. Ms. Braun spoke on her tenure, how she will miss the friends she has made and thanked the Board for proclamation. Commissioner Mowery drew the attention of the audience to the many suitcases and bags which had been collected and donated by St. Lucie County employees and were currently being displayed in front of the dais. He explained they were part of an outreach effort for children who are going through the DCF process and must be removed from a troubled home situation. When this situation occurs many times their belongings are gathered in garbage bags due to lack of other means of transporting them. These bags will help them feel better about their situation because they will have something nice to put their belongings into and feel more special. In exchange for collecting these bags the employees earned a "jeans day" for themselves. He also noted next month they will be starting a drive which will be collecting/supporting the St. Lucie County Humane Society. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery VII. PRESENTATIONS There are no items scheduled. COMMENTS Prior to the vote, Commissioner Hutchinson requested Item VIIIC7. Be pulled for discussion/question and separate vote. 21 Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM VIII. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery A. WARRANTS Warrant List Numbers 22, 23 & 24 B. ADMINISTRATION Appointment of St. Lucie County Department of Health Administrator C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Budget Resolution - Accepting funds for the St. Lucie County Housing Finance Authority in the amount of $45,000.00 2. First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Recreation Facilities Mutual Use Agreement C98-05-564 3. Budget Resolution - Accepting funds in the form of Insurance Recovery from Westchester Fire Insurance Company in the amount of $110,000 for the Whispering Oaks Project 4. Donation of Right -of -Way on South 25th Street - Mount Bethel Baptist Church, Inc. 5. Revocable License Agreement - 2415 Atlantic Beach Blvd. - David and Jennifer Allison 6. Revocable License Agreement - 157 SE Soneto Court - Kevin and Barbara Coins 7. Purchase Agreement from Florida Department of Transportation for Right -of -Way on Indrio Road and Emerson Avenue - Indrio Road Park and Schoolhouse Property (Portion of Parcel ID 1314-233-0001-000-0) This item was moved from the Consent Agenda; a separate vote was taken after discussion. 5 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM 8. St. Lucie County Health Department - Amendment No. 1 to 2014-2015 State and County Contract 9. Request from Finance Director for BOCC Record Destruction 10. Amended Adoption Agreement for the Eligible 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan 11. Permission to Advertise Draft Ordinance - Amending Eminent Domain Waiver Provisions of the County's Land Development Code 12. Tradition Land Company, LLC Public Building Impact Fee Agreement D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Annual State Aid to Libraries Grant Allocation for FY 2015 2. Award of Bid No. 2015-1- St. Lucie County Housing Rehabilitation Program 3. Amendment to the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) 4. Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) Second Contract Amendment 5. Budget Resolution - Recognizing Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets (transit vehicles) 6. Grant Agreement with Federal Transit Administration and Related Budget Resolution E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. G. HUMAN RESOURCES Corizon Inmate Health Care Invoices H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES There are no items scheduled. I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 6 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM 1. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 15-014 - Contractor Pre -Qualification for Community Services HOME Investments Partnership and the State Housing initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Rehabilitation Projects 2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 15-015 - Culvert Inspection Services 3. Request for Proposal No. 15-017 - Temporary Clerical Personnel Services 4. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 15-016, Professional Design Services for Wide Waters Potable Water Improvements J. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES 1. Budget Resolution for St Lucie County Aquarium - Recognition of Unanticipated Revenues and Amending Related Budget for Novelties 2. Authorization to Create Assistant Director Position in the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department 3. Waiver of Facility Rental Fees at Calvin R. Triplett Field - Early Learning Coalition's 9th Annual Family Fun Fair K. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Acceptance of FDOT Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for the Design and Construct 10L/28R South Apron Project 2. Budget Resolution - Parallel Taxiway Connector Project (Year #3 of project) 3. Proposed Building Sublease between Fort Pierce FBO, LLC and Sailfish Aviation, LLC (at St. Lucie County International Airport) 4. Consent to Proposed Hangar and Building Sublease Between Fort Pierce FBO, LLC and Treasure Coast Jet Center, Inc. at St. Lucie County International Airport 5. Airport Hanger and Office Sublease - Between ACES, LLC & Fort Pierce FBO, LLC 6. Job Growth Investment Grant Amendment - JJ Taylor L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement between Palm Beach County & St. Lucie County for Inter -Operable 800 MHz Communications M. PUBLIC WORKS 7 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM 1. Waste Management Inc. of Florida — Acceptance of Off -Site Improvements and Release of Surety 2. Acceptance of Project - Orange Avenue Shoulder Widening Improvements (from Graves Road to Kings Highway) 3. Acceptance of Project - Oleander Avenue Parallel Culvert Replacement Phase 2 N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE There are no items scheduled. O. SOLID WASTE There are no items scheduled. P. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled. Q. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION There are no items scheduled. R. UTILITIES There are no items scheduled. ITEM VIIIC7. - RESOLUTION-2015-32 - PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Purchase Agreement from Florida Department of Transportation for Right -of -Way on Indrio Road and Emerson Avenue - Indrio Road Park and Schoolhouse Property (Portion of Parcel ID 1314-233-0001-000-0) Commissioner Hutchinson requested this item be pulled from the Consent Agenda for answers by staff. Commissioner for the Day Erica Mormon asked staff if the funding for the Right of Way and Tree Mitigation will be used on the property. Manager of Property Acquisitions stated the funds which come in will be placed into the Parks and Recreations budget and they will either use some portions of the budget on that particular site or on improvements to other sites. 8 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Request for an Order, pursuant to Article VII, Division 2 (Unsafe Buildings and Structures) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, to demolish the unsafe structure at 2706 Essex Drive, Fort Pierce, FL Assistant County Attorney provided background information on the request noting all processes have been followed according to ordinances. Commissioner Johnson asked staff if the owner had been contacted and/or they were present in the meeting. Staff confirmed they had been contacted and a meeting had been held to inform them of the pending demolition of the property. Staff encouraged the owner to attend the meeting or have representation at the meeting. None were present. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 7-42 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, staff recommended the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission to proceed to use the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clear the property of all junk, trash and debris, and assess the entire cost of such demolition against the real property which shall constitute a lien payable to St. Lucie County. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery X. REGULAR AGENDA A. ADMINISTRATION At -Large Appointments to the Clerk of Court's Audit Committee County Administrator provided background information on the need to appoint two At - Large representatives to the Clerk of Court's Audit Committee. Commissioners were provided ballots with the names of the three candidates up for selection: William Donovan; Dan Kurek and Margo Lind. Ballots were passed to the County Administrator who tallied the votes and announced them as follows: 9 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM Commissioner Dzadovsky voted for William Donovan and Dan Kurek Commissioner Hutchinson voted for William Donovan and Dan Kurek Commissioner Johnson voted for William Donovan and Dan Kurek Commissioner Lewis voted for Dan Kurek and Margo Lind Commissioner Mowery voted for William Donovan and Dan Kurek Final Tally was four (4) votes for William Donovan, four (4) votes for Dan Kurek and one (1) vote for Margo Lind. William Donovan and Dan Kurek will serve as the At -Large Appointments to the Clerk of Court's Audit Committee by majority vote. Dan Kurek's appointment to the Clerk of the Court's Audit Committee would require his resignation from one of the other committees he is currently serving on and his selection, should he be chose to serve on the Audit Committee was that he would resign from the Investment Committee. RESULT: DISCUSSION B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Permission to Advertise: Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Application — Expert Shutter Services, Inc. County Attorney provided background information on the application which included the taxable value lost to the County if the exemption is granted which is $28,172.97, the estimate of revenue lost to the County if the exemption was granted during the current fiscal year which is $13,918.98, the net increase in employment of 31 employees and a property tax eligibility chart. Staff recommended the Board accept the report of the Property Appraiser and grant permission to advertise the Ordinance for a public hearing. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 2. Approval of Short -Listed Firms for RFQ No. 14-057 - Utilization of a Conversion Facility to Process Municipal Solid Waste for St. Lucie County County Attorney announced he had received a letter of "Written Protest" from a vendor regarding this RFQ. The item was pulled for review and processing according to Purchasing rules and regulations. Further action will be taken once completed. 10 1 Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM RESULT: CONTINUED Next: 4/21/2015 9:00 AM 3. Resolution - Supporting proposed legislation providing a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing, and well stimulation performed for the purposes of exploration or production of oil or natural gas in the State of Florida County Attorney provided background information on the resolution noting the potential impacts of fracking which include contamination of water supplies, air pollution and consumption of water resources. He noted it had been requested the Board show support on the proposed ban and the resolution was drafted for that purpose. Staff recommended the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed resolution as drafted by the County Attorney. Commissioner Dzadovsky suggested the Board vote to add the banning of fracking to the Comprehensive Plan and requested it be brought back to the Board for approval at a later date. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery C. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET FY16 Budget Submittal Extension for Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Supervisor of Elections County Attorney provided background information on the extension request, there were no questions from the Board. Staff recommended Board approval of the temporary suspension of Resolution 98-160 for the Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court and the Supervisor of Elections tentative budget submission until June 1, 2015 for their respective offices as indicated in attached Resolution, as drafted by the County Attorney for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery D. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM 1. Amending the Job Growth Investment Grant Criteria for Locally Owned and Operated Small Business Planning Manager provided background information on both items XD1 & XD2 as they are inter -related although each will have a separate vote. Staff listed the information which would be updated should the resolution be adopted as well as the driving force behind the amendment which is to include locally owned and operated small businesses in the JGIG program. Staff also provided background information regarding Expert Shutter Services, Inc.'s Job Growth Investment Grant Request. Expert Shutter Services, Inc. owner Michael Heissenberg was invited to the podium and spoke briefly on his business, thanked the EDC and the Board for their assistance with the grant. Staff recommended the Board adopt the Resolution amending the Job Growth Investment criteria to encourage the participation of locally owned and operated small businesses. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 2. Approving a Job Growth Investment Grant for Expert Shutter Services, Inc. Planning Manager provided background information on both items XD1 & XD2 during Item XD1. There was no further information provided. Staff recommended the Board approve an Agreement granting a $16,500 Job Growth Investment Grant to Expert Shutter Services, Inc. EDC Director Pete Tesch thanked the Board and County Staff for all their work in making the JGIG possible noting he will be using this grant as a model when speaking with the Cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie to put together a similar grant package. Staff noted these grants are for manufactured and exported items only; not for retail or service related businesses. 12 1 P a g Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Dzadovsky commented on the negative comments the Board had been receiving regarding it's current stance on the funding of legal action against AAF. Although the comments are for the most part untrue he did feel action needed to be taken to move forward and provide a united front with the other Treasure Coast counties. He proposed the Board direct staff to identify $1 million from the Emergency Reserve Fund and move it to the Legal Fund to be used to continue the pursuit against AAF. He requested this be brought to the next meeting for approval. Commissioner Johnson requested staff bring the item to the next Informal Meeting for discussion and then have it be placed on the agenda for vote at the next formal meeting. Commissioner Hutchinson requested staff review the criteria placed on the Emergency Reserve Funds and the restrictions the Resolution the Board passed prior to making any final decisions on moving funds. Once the research has been completed and results have been brought to an informal meeting she was in favor of bringing it to a vote as well. Final consensus was to review the criteria and bring it to the Informal Meeting on 4/14/15 for discussion; if all are in favor of the findings at the Informal Meeting, it will be placed on the Agenda at the Regular Meeting on 4/21/15 for a final vote to fund. County Administrator introduced new Deputy County Administrator Bob Adolphe and announced Mark Satterlee, current Director of Planning and Development Services, would be joining the Administrative Team. 131Page Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:00 AM 1. St. Lucie County's Volunteer Appreciation Event will be held Tuesday, April 7th at 5pm in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on April 7, 2015 at 6pm in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 3. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on April 14, 2015 at 9am in Conference Room #3. 4. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on April 21, 2015 at 9am in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. XII. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. r Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3, Chair 3/31/2015 Joseph E. Smith Clerk of Circuit Court 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. 14 1