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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08.04.2015S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R I D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting August 4, 2015 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. 3, Chair Paula A. Lewis Attendee Name 0 Title District No. 3, Chair District No. 5, Vice -Chair District No. 1 Status Arrived Paula A. Lewis Present 6:00 PM Kim Johnson Present 6:00 PM Chris Dzadovsky Present 6:00 PM Tod Mowery District No. 2 Present 6:00 PM Frannie Hutchinson District No. 4 Present 6:00 PM Howard Tipton Administrator Present 16:00 PM Bob Adolphe Deputy County Administrator Present 6:00 PM Mark Satterlee Deputy County 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 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 Planning Manager Present 6:00 PM Ceretha Leon Human Resources Director Present 6:00 PM Shai Francis Director Present 6:00 PM Ron Roberts Solid Waste Director Present 6:00 PM Sue Korunow Clerk to the Board Present 6:00 PM Generated 811912015 4:50 PM Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, July 21, 2015 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Hutchinson S. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items) Dominique Claudio, 148 SW Ridgecrest Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL - A student at Keiser University where her major is psychology came to address the Board about investing in Tourism. She commented on the existing tourism activities but feels there are not enough activities and the existing ones are located in Fort Pierce which she feels is not the most safe area. She stated something either needs to be done about the crime so the existing activities can be expanded or something needs to be built in Port St. Lucie. Her solution would be to build a mall or "City Place" like area which is all inclusive. She suggested a water park or zoo with the understanding there would be a cost involved with the items but tourism would benefit the county and outsiders who are visiting the area while provide a safe and fun time. As the Chairman of the Tourism Development Committee, Commissioner Dzadovsky stated he appreciated her comments and talked about the existing tourism investments around the county which have been completed. He invited her to the next Tourism Development Council Meeting so she might share her comments with the Council and hear their plans for the future. He asked her to email him so he can provide her with the next agenda. Commissioner Johnson encouraged Ms. Claudio to go downtown Fort Pierce to see what is going on and really experience it. Charlotte Stevenson, 2374 SE Calcutta Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL - A student at Keiser University who is enrolled in forensic sciences spoke on the violent crime in Fort Pierce. She quoted statistics she had gathered for Fort Pierce regarding the crime rate, violent crimes and most dangerous places to live. She stated the chances of becoming a victim of one of those violent crimes in Fort Pierce were 1 in 73 and in Port St. Lucie they were reduced to 2 in 1000. She suggested enlisting the participation of community to assist with the problem. The Board thanked her for her ccomments. Mike Martin, 4200 N. Hwy A1A, N. Hutchinson Island, FL - Came to ask when they would be done working on the old bridge stating they have to wait a very long time to get over the bridge. He said there is never anyone working there, people just walking over the bridge or just talking to the gate keeper but their doesn't ever seem to be anyone working on the bridge. 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM Commissioner Dzadovsky asked if he had looked under the bridge where they are working on the structure and Mr. Martin stated he didn't see anyone working there either. Deputy County Administrator stated there is information on the County's website regarding the timeline for the repairs on the bridge and he would provide that information to Mr. Martin after the meeting. Raleigh Anderson, 2272 SE Main Street, Port St. Lucie, FL - A student at Keiser University majoring in criminal justice came to speak about the employment rate in the county area. He spoke about the employers who since 2013 have had closures or lay-offs which have had an affect on the unemployment rate. He spoke about residential infrastructure in the area and suggested some ways to assist the problems in the area such as more public transportation in the area, more tourist attractions, special tax breaks to corporations to draw them to the county and create jobs and revenue and add more to the Civic Center in Port St. Lucie to help attract people to the area and help generate more jobs and tax revenue. Commissioner Lewis confirmed they were aware of the need for economic development and are working on a plan to remedy it. Commissioner Mowery commented on the Civic Center and the plan that was in place prior to the market crash. That plan was withdrawn due to the crash and another vendor purchased the Center but at this time nothing is forthcoming. Commissioner Johnson stated they hear all the public's concerns and wanted to ensure they are doing what can be done to work towards making a difference. Commissioner Mowery spoke on crime in other areas and comparisons with the County about the things the county is doing to move forward towards having a banner year. Commissioner Johnson spoke about the joint effort with the Cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie against crime. George MacArthur, 5063 Melissa Lane, Fort Pierce, FL - Spoke about public transportation in the county. He talked about the lack of transportation to the St. Lucie County Airport and suggested options such as developing public transportation which would include parking near 195 or the Turnpike then people would transport by bus or light rail or transportation could be looped all the way to downtown Fort Pierce. This would be an alternative to building bigger, more congested roads near the airport and still meet the needs of the growing air transport system. 3 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL There are no items scheduled. 7. PRESENTATIONS There are no items scheduled. COMMENTS Commissioner Lewis noted the changes to the Agenda as follows: ADD ON: CONSENT AGENDA ADMINISTRATION 8B. 3020: OF/IFAS MOU COUNTY ATTORNEY 8C. 3001: First Amended and Restated Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Interlocal Agreement MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Item 9A2. Ordinance Amending the Text of the Land Development Code Pertaining to the Eminent Domain Waiver Process - 1st Waiver 8. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. S, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Hutchinson A. WARRANTS Warrant Lists 41 - 44 B. ADMINISTRATION Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between St. Lucie County and OF/IFAS C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 4 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM 1. Revised Agreement with Green3Power St. Lucie, LLC - Development of a Gasification Facility to Process Municipal Solid Waste for St. Lucie County 2. First Amended and Restated Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Interlocal Agreement 3. Revocable License Agreement - Paradise Park Addition - Robinson - Parcel ID Numbers: 1433-801-0139-000-5, 1433-801-0145-000-0 and 1433-801-0146-000-7 4. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant FFY 2015 D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Resolution - Shelter Plus Care Chronic Homelessness Grant Renewal (FL03971-41-1091404) 2. Resolution - Shelter Plus Care Grant Renewal (FL03101-41-1091406) 3. Resolution - State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) FY 2015/2016 E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES State of Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Work Program Contract G. HUMAN RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES There are no items scheduled. I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET There are no items scheduled. J. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES There are no items scheduled. K. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM 1. Install & Rehabilitate Airport Navaids Budget Resolution Board Acceptance of FDOT Funds for the Installation & Rehabilitation of Airport Navaids 2. Acceptance of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) for the Design and Construct Airport Access Road Project 3. Design & Construct 10L/28R South Apron Resolution - Board Acceptance of FDOT funds for the Design & Construction of the 10L/28R South Apron 4. Airport Hanger and Office Sublease - Between Werner Amstutz & Fort Pierce FBO, LLC L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS There are no items scheduled. M. PUBLIC WORKS Verada Ditch - Amendment No. 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. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Ordinance - Proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment to Commercial, Ruffin Properties, LLC - 2nd Reading Senior Planner provided background information on the ordinance and a presentation noting it was being brought before the Board to correct an error in the legal description attached to Ordinance 15-003, approved by the Board of County Commissioners at a 6 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM public hearing on April 7, 2015. In order to correct the error, the Future Land Use Map Amendment and concurrent rezoning must be reprocessed through three public hearings. There was no new substantive data or analysis presented. Staff requested the full data analysis be included in the minutes, therefore it will be printed and attached to the hardcopy permanent record. Dennis Murphy was present for questions from the Board. There were no comments from the public or the Board. Staff recommended Board approval to transmit the proposed large-scale Future Land Use Map Amendment to the State Department of Economic Opportunity and surrounding jurisdictions for review and comment. Although no vote was required for the approval of the 1st reading, County Attorney's counsel was to move forward with a vote as follows: Commissioner Johnson moved, Commissioner Hutchinson seconded, approval of retransmission of the proposed large-scale Future Land Use Map Amendment to the State Department of Economic Opportunity and surrounding jurisdictions for review and comment, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. RESULT: 1ST READING APPROVED Next: 10/6/2015 6:00 PM 2. Ordinance - Amending the Text of the Land Development Code Pertaining to the Eminent Domain Waiver Process - 2nd Hearing Senior Planner provided background information on the ordinance amending the text of the Land Development Code pertaining to the Eminent Domain Waiver (EDW) process - 1st Hearing. She outlined the benefit of the process and specifications of the previous waiver vs. the proposed amendment. Staff requested permission to schedule the second and final adoption hearing for Tuesday, September 1, 2015. PUBLIC HEARING: Richard Neal, local attorney - Spoke about the timing issues regarding the EDW processes which could occur noting he would be unable to attend the September 1st meeting. County Attorney recommended the Board pass a motion to schedule the second and final adoption hearing for the Ordinance Amending the Test of the Land Development Code pertaining to the Eminent Domain Waiver process for Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may be heard. 7 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM It was moved by Commissioner Dzadovsky, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve per the discussion held, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. RESULT: 1ST READING APPROVED Next: 9/1/2015 6:00 PM B. PUBLIC WORKS Resolution - Property Clean-up Special Assessment District MSBU Project Manager provided background information on the proposed resolution. Staff noted 42 properties were currently on the 2015 Property Clean-up Special Assessment District Roll with assessment amounts ranging from $345.74 to $3,595.74. Actions taken by the county include, but are not limited to mowing, trimming bushes, trees & shrubs and securing windows, skylights, doors & pools. Staff provided further information on the notification of affected property owners and assessments on owners annual tax bills if not owner remedied. PUBLIC HEARING: An affected homeowner spoke regarding the assessment and her property asking if there was still an opportunity to make payment on the assessment without the amount being added to her annual tax bill. Staff confirmed she would be able to make payment on the cost up until September 1, 2015. Staff recommended Board approval of the Property Clean-up Special Assessment District Annual Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Hutchinson C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 3008 : Request for an Order to Demolish Unsafe Structure at 199 Tumblin Kling Road, Fort Pierce, FL Assistant County Attorney provided background information with photos of the subject property Staff recommended, pursuant to the provisions of Section 7-42 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission to proceed to use the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean 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. 8 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING: Ray Villanova, Owner of structure at 199 Tumblin Kling Road, Fort Pierce, FL - Mr. Villanova spoke on the difficulties he had encountered with his insurance company not moving forward with settling the claim and them hindering his ability to proceed with the demolition or granting the ability to enter the property to ascertain if there are any salvageable property within the structure prior to demolition. Owner requested an additional 60 days to prepare for demolition and permission to demolish the home personally. The Owner is a licensed contractor and states he is able to perform the task himself or hire necessary crew to perform the job. Board members asked Mr. Villanova questions regarding his ability to perform the project as well as the status of the insurance claim. They also spoke with staff regarding statues and the ability to pass the Order with and extension allowing Mr. Villanova time to proceed with demolition; if he did not perform said demolition within stated time frame the County will proceed with the original Order to Demolish the Structure. Wayne Davis, 197 Tumblin Kling Rd, Fort Pierce, FL - Mr. Davis expressed concern for Mr. Villanova while requesting the Board confirm Mr. Villanova's qualifications as a demolition contractor prior to allowing him to perform the demolition should the Board rule in his favor. He feels the job property needs to be taken care of immediately, not delayed any longer and prefers the county move forward with the demolition. Commissioners discussed the timeline in regard to hurricane season and felt 30 days would be sufficient time frame to perform the demolition and asked that it be added to the Order. It was noted if Mr. Villanova provides the demolition, he would be required to pull a demolition permit. At the time of application his qualifications would be verified by the Building and Code Department. It was moved by Commissioner Hutchinson, seconded by Commissioner Dzadovsky, to approve the Request for an Order to Demolish Unsafe Structure at 199 Tumblin Kling Road, Fort Pierce, FL directing staff not to execute order for 30 days. If owner does not demolish within 30 day extension; County will proceed with demolition as ordered, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. a Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2015 6:00 PM RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Hutchinson 10. REGULAR AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on August 11, 2015 at 9 am in Conference Room #3. B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on August 18, 2015 at 9 am 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 1, 2015 at 6 pm in the Commission Chambers 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. Paula A. Lewis, District No4(Chair,�� ,8/4/2015 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. 10 1