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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2015 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 10:04 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
Title Status Arrived
District No. 3, Chair Present 6:00 PM
District No. 5, Vice -Chair Present 6:00 PM
District No. 1 Present 6:00 PM
District No. 2 Absent
Paula A. Lewis
Kim Johnson
Chris Dzadovsky
Tod Mowery
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
Heather Young
Asst. 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
Asheley Hepburn
Director, Office of Management & Budget
Present
6:00 PM
Sherry Burroughs
Mosquito Control and Coastal Mgt. Serv. Director
Present
6:00 PM
Leslie Olson
Planning Manager
Present
6:00 PM
Ceretha Leon
Human Resources Director
Present
6:00 PM
Ron Roberts
Solid Waste Director
Present
6:00 PM
Sue Korunow
Clerk to the Board
Present
6:00 PM
Angela Riggins
Clerk to the Board
Present
6:00 PM
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2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, September 01, 2015
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Thursday, September 03, 2015
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, September 15, 2015
D. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Thursday, September 17, 2015
S. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items)
John Arena, Fort Pierce, FL - spoke about the 87 acres of the Harbor Uplands and how it needs to be
developed as a whole for the most good, for the most people. A Harbor like the one in Fort Pierce doesn't just
come around every year or so he stated. What is needed is a coordinated plan together in the sunshine. He's
been trying to find out what the county has in mind and was shown a 4 x 6' pad of paper. Thank you a dozen
sheets and repeated nothings on each page. The piece of the puzzle he was currently interested in is on the 20
acres on the north -end adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon, which is supposedly going to be a storm water
pond. He stated if that is so, it would be the wrong thing on the wrong location. He stated that piece of
property is owned by all the property owners in our County. We voted for it and we paid for it. Spoke about
when he purchased his first Ford van in the early 1970's to purchase my first convert to a camper. He had
heard of insulation using partial vacuum technology like what is used in thermos bottles, which was
manufactured in 4 x 8' sheets, but was too expensive, so he went with 1 inch Styrofoam. The panels are used
by ships to keep the liquefied natural gas cool. Developers of high -end homes have an obligation to the rest of
us to encourage future buyers to super insulate their homes so that the technology can become more widely
used and reduce energy consumption. He stated that would be serving the public's interest.
Rollin O'Brien, 21 Villa Del Norte, Fort Pierce, FL - spoke about the announcement from the attorney general
about the United Nations formation of the "Strong Cities Network" (SCN) a law enforcement initiative that
would encompass the globe. He stated this amounts to nothing less than the overriding of American laws, up
to and including the United States Constitution in favor of the United Nations laws that would henceforth be
implemented in the United States itself without any consultation with Congress. He asked what is the global
force doing in our cities? It is exactly the abdication of American sovereignty. If the local and municipal effort
to counter the euphemistic and disingenuous violent extremism is an adequate the feds and the UN have to
step it. The attorney general declared the strong cities network would serve as a vital tool to strengthen
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capacity building and improve collaboration, i.e. local dependence on federal and international authorities. He
spoke about the numerous causes the County fights for but this international character, was launched not at
the White House for the Department of Homeland security, or even the FBI headquarters or anywhere else
that might be fitting for a national project, but at the United Nations. He stated that he was here to hopefully
alert the people to what is going on and ask that the Board and assert American sovereignty and individual
rights hereunder local level, contact your representatives, exhort them to oppose SCN now and exhort them
to keep America free while it still is.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution - Proclaiming October 2015 as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in St.
Lucie County, Florida
Commissioner Lewis presented the proclamation to CEO of Safe Space, Inc. Jill Borowitz and a
presentation was played, which announced "Walk A Mile in Her Shoes" campaign, which raises
funds for the organization. Commissioners Dzadovsky and Johnson donned red shoes and
assisted Commissioner Lewis with presenting the proclamation and photos. Ms. Borowitz spoke
about domestic violence and the programs Safe Space, Inc. Has been able to provide services
to. She provided statistics on domestic violence and encourage people to participate in the
"Walk A Mile in Her Shoes" event taking place, Saturday October 10th at the Fort Pierce Marina
Square.
Commissioner Lewis presented Safe Space, Inc. With a check for $442.00 which was collected
through Board employees efforts in August.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
B. Resolution - Proclaiming October 2015 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month"
in St. Lucie County, Florida
Commissioner Lewis presented Communications Coordinator Adrienne Moore with the
proclamation. Ms. Moore provided background information on the programs available through
the Helping People Succeed, Inc. program. She provided the participant statistics.
Commissioner Dzadovsky shared the story of his brother who has special needs and in 40 years
has never missed a day of work. He commented on the loyalty of those with special needs.
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RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER:
Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4
AYES:
Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT:
Tod Mowery
C. Resolution - Proclaiming the month of October 2015 as "Florida Native Plant Month" in St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Commissioner Lewis presented the proclamation to the President of Lakela's Mint Chapter of
FNPS, AnnMarie Loveridge. Ms. Loveridge provided handout information and a wildflower plant
to each of the Commissioners. She provided background information on the Florida Native
Plant Society and it's efforts while encouraging all to "Plant Native". She provided information
on several events they are spearheading in the County which are posted on the organizations
Facebook page.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
PRESENTATIONS
A. Indian River Estates Stormwater Update - Michael Powley, County Engineer
County Engineer, assisted by engineering intern Mike Harvey, provided an update and
presentation on the Indian River Estates Stormwater project. He reviewed the past, present and
future while noting the project can be divided into two separate components: storm water
storage and storm water drainage.
The Phase II plans depict the construction of wide -bottom swales throughout the project limits
to create the storage component. This swale construction will provide approximately 640,000
cubic feet of storage. The drainage component is achieved by grading the swales so that gravity
causes the storm water to flow to the north to the pump station. This conveyance is through a
combination of overland flow in swales and underground flow in underground pipes. We now
understand that the storm water drainage component was largely achieved. The storm water
storage component is incomplete. Our grant funds require us to achieve both components.
He spoke on the incomplete project noting two new contractors have been retained to
complete the storage project. They are on track to complete the work by November 20th as
required by our contracts and recent grant extension.
Phase III project is already planned to improve the drainage on Easy Street. Future phases will
reconstruct swales to the east and west of our backbone trunk line.
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B. Land Management - Mike Middlebrook, Natural Resources Coordinator
Division Director of ERD provided an introduction with some background information and
introduced the Natural Resources Coordinator.
Natural Resources Coordinator provided a presentation and update on St. Lucie County
Preserves Land Management. The presentation focused on the following topics: Land
Stewardship, Public Access Improvements, Invasive Plant Management, Biological Controls,
Listed Species Initiative and Prescribed Fire Initiatives & Goals. He also provided a list of current
funding as well as possible funding opportunities under consideration by funders.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked staff to confirm that the preserves are tax payer funded land
purchased.
Staff confirmed that the land is tax payer funded land and will remain as such in the future.
Commissioner Johnson commended staff for the great job they are doing which will give St.
Lucie County an ecotourism advantage.
C. Special Presentation - United Way Spirit of St. Lucie Award
County Administrator spoke on the efforts of Board employees and their outstanding efforts
towards fundraising for United Way. Because of these efforts St. Lucie County was awarded the
United Way St. Lucie Spirit Award. Staff stated it would not have been possible without the
efforts of the two chairs of the committee, Ron Roberts and Allison Lankow. He shared positive
comments from United Way and thanked staff for their outstanding efforts. Total United Way
donations from Board employees was $54,373, a combined total proceeds of the employee
giving campaign and golf tournament.
COMMENTS
At 7:13 PM Commissioner Lewis recessed the Board from the BOCC Meeting and Commissioner Hutchinson
called the Erosion District Meeting to order an
At 7:19 PM Commissioner Lewis resumed the BOCC Meeting.
D. Motion to: Motion to Recess BOCC Meeting and Begin Erosion District Meeting
At 7:13 PM Commissioner Lewis recessed the Board from the BOCC Meeting and Commissioner
Hutchinson called the Erosion District Meeting to order.
At 7:19 PM Commissioner Lewis resumed the BOCC Meeting.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
8. CONSENT AGENDA
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
A. WARRANTS
Warrant List 50 & 51
B. ADMINISTRATION
There are no items scheduled.
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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1. Acceptance of Maintenance Agreement - Autozone
2. Resolutions- Amending Animal Control Fine and Registration Fee Schedules
3. St. Lucie County Deferred Compensation Plan - Amendment No. 2 to the August 20,
2013 Record Keeping Services Agreement
4. All Aboard Florida - Payment of Legal Defense Invoices through All Aboard Legal Defense
Fund
5. Termination of the Interlocal Agreement Creating the Indian River Lagoon Counties
Collaborative
6. This item was moved to the Regular Agenda.
7. List of Lands Available for Taxes
8. Approve Jail Diversion Contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
9. Interlocal Agreement for Expansion of Pretrial Services between St. Lucie and
Okeechobee County
10. Funding Request for a Case Manager for Mental Health Court
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
2016 Employee Benefit Changes as Recommended by the Insurance Committee
H. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
There are no items scheduled.
I. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
J. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
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1. Supervisor of Elections Advance Request
2. Tax Collector Advance Request
K. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. Waiver of Fenn Center Facility Rental Fees for Ask -a -Lawyer Event
2. 2015 / 2016 Grant Agreements for the Treasure Coast Sports Commission
3. 2nd Amendment to Di'Michelli's Restaurateur Agreement (C13-09-339)
L. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Resolution - Budget Resolution for the Update of Master Drainage Plan at the St. Lucie
County International Airport
2. Acceptance of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) for the Update Master Drainage Plan at the St. Lucie County
International Airport
M. PUBLIC SAFETY
There are no items scheduled.
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1. Resolution - Grant Acceptance for Artificial Reef Construction FWC#15099
2. Budget Resolution - Artificial Reef Construction 2015 (FWC No. 15099)
3. Award Bid No. 15-060, Purchase of Concrete, High Density Polyethylene and Metal
Culvert Pipe
4. Award Bid No. 15-061, Enhanced Swale Maintenance, Culvert Installation &
Asphalt/Concrete Work
O. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Resolution - Authorization to Accept the 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial (JAG) Grant -
Local Solicitation
P. SOLID WASTE
There are no items scheduled.
Q. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
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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
Resolution - Public Hearing - Request to Abandon an unopened, unmaintained Right -of -
Way in Clearview Subdivision
Manager of Property Acquisitions provided background information and several maps
for illustrative purposes on the Request to Abandon an unopened, unmaintained Right -
of -Way in Clearview Subdivision. She reviewed the details associated with the parcel
noting staff has no objections to the abandonment.
Staff recommended Board approve the Resolution, instruct staff to publish the Final
Notice of Abandonment, record the Resolution, Proof of Publication of the Notice of
Intent to Abandon, Proof of Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing, Proof of
Publication of the Final Notice of Abandonment in the Public Records of St. Lucie
County.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked staff to confirm the date the area was platted then
commented on the other areas on the plat.
Staff responded stating it was platted back in 1896. She stated the changes are dealt
with on a case by case basis only.
Commissioner Dzadovsky would like staff to review the abutting properties information
and suggested they place some sort of verbiage in the resolution to alleviate challenges
in the future.
Staff is agreeable if so directed to review the properties.
Board is agreeable to this request in an effort to save time and funding to make the
process at one time.
Staff will move forward with this review.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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B.
Michael Bosher, property owner who owns all the little streets or the other property
south of the reviewed location. He asked the Board to consider the process be applied
"in mass" in order to save funds. He asked that he be given access to the back of the
property.
Commissioner Johnson suggested they proceed as requested above.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Resolution - Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas from AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential
— 1) to PNRD (Planned Non -Residential District), Preliminary/Final PNRD Site Plan, and a
Conditional Use Permit for a Specialty Hospital (Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
Rehabilitation) on 12.7 acres located approximately Y2 mile north of Midway Road on
the east side of South 25th Street
Senior Planner announced staff was requesting the item be continued to a date certain.
Staff received a request from the applicant for reasonable accommodation. Staff needs
at least a month to finish the review. It is at the discretion of the Board to continue the
meeting to the December 1st meeting date.
Commissioner Dzadovsky and County Attorney noted the December 1st meeting would
not be a good alternative due to agenda items which will require all the allotted time.
After discussion, the Board came to a consensus and it was agreed they would call a
special meeting on December 8th, 2015 at 6PM to hear this item.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Hutchinson seconded, to
continue discussion/approval of RES-2015-153 and call a Special Meeting to a date
certain, that being Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 6PM or as soon thereafter as may be
heard, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Lewis approved a comment from the public at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Heney, Winding Creek resident - Requested clarification on the date the meeting
will be called and requested Board Members visit their clubhouse to hear resident's
comments and concerns. He felt it would be best to inform the Board prior to the
December 8th meeting.
After discussion with Board Members, County Attorney and Commissioner Lewis noted
that would not be possible due to statutes of the Sunshine Law governing discussion of
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agenda items outside the structure of an officially noticed, public forum. They requested
Mr. Heney and any other interested party's attend the December 8th meeting and
speak during the public comment section of the agenda.
RESULT: CONTINUED Next:
12/8/2015 9:00 AM
2. Resolution- A Resolution of the Board Of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County for a
Major Adjustment to Final Planned Unit Development (Pud) Site Plan known as Harbour
Ridge Yacht and Country Club Pud
Senior Planner provided a presentation for Major Adjustment to Final Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Site Plan for the Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club. The
purpose of the adjustment is to modify the recreational amenities on the subject
property which involves the removal of all existing buildings that totals approximately
8200 sq. feet and 4 tennis courts. The proposed new amenities are as follows: 1.)
Lifestyle Center (18,566 s.f.), Real Estate Office (1,290 s.f.) & Maintenance Bldg. (900
s.f.); 2.) Three (3) tennis courts, including one tennis court for tournament play; 3.)
Swimming pool and gazebo. Staff pointed out and apologized for a minor typo and
graphical error in the site data table in regard to the minimum open space requirement,
the minimal open space requirement for PUD is 35% not 50%. The applicant is aware of
the error and will revise. The applicant has provided 50% open space in the form of
landscape open space and recreation open space.
Staff recommended Board approval subject to the 5 conditions noted.
This item being Quasi Judicial, Board members disclosed they have all received emails
on this item from the applicant's agent.
Brian Nolen was available for questions, he also provided a short presentation. Mr.
Nolen's presentation proposed improvements consisting of 98 parking stalls, including
17 golf carts, and 14 bike racks.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked about the managing of impervious surfaces.
Mr. Nolen responded that the master drainage system has more than adequate
capacity.
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER:
Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4
AYES:
Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT:
Tod Mowery
3. Ordinance - Proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment to Commercial, Ruffin
Properties, LLC - 2nd Reading
A court reporter was present to record statements given on this item.
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This item being Quasi -Judicial the following disclosures where made:
Commissioner Hutchinson stated she has not had any new contacts with anyone since
this item was last heard.
Commissioner Dzadovsky stated he has all records and emails about this item available,
he has spoken to the applicant's representatives everything is the same.
Commissioner Johnson stated he has spoken to with the applicant's representative prior
to the previous conversations that took place at the last meeting.
Commissioner Lewis stated she is not aware of having had any contact since the last
meeting.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked County Attorney for clarification for a group swearing of
witnesses.
County Attorney stated it is typical that a group swearing would be conducted.
Recording Secretary conducted a group swearing of the following individuals:
Otto Robinson- 11 Hummers Blvd Stratton Pennsylvania; 2700 N Hwy A1A Fort Pierce
Holly Robinson
Dennis Murphy
Mark Satterlee
Timothy Franklin
Staff provided a presentation on two items petitioned by Ruffin LLC. The first item is a
future land use map amendment, requesting a change from residential medium to
commercial. The second item is a concurrent rezoning requesting a change from
residential to commercial resort. Final approval was granted on April 7, 2015. Following
adoption, of the item an error was found in the legal description. These two items were
submitted only to correct scribbler's error. Staff requested a data analysis report be
included in public record. Staff recommended approval.
County Attorney stated if anyone has any questions in regard to contacts disclosed by
the Board, the appropriate time to ask about those disclosures would be when speaking
for the record.
Public Hearing:
Lee Dobbins - Representative for Ruffins LLC, disclosed he has had contact and
discussions with the Board and staff in the past on this project. They have had a number
of hearings before the Board and various public workshops. The error in the legal
description did not describe approximately the eastern 1/3 of the property.
Dennis Murphy, Culpepper & Turpening 2980 S 25th St Fort Pierce, FL - provided an oral
presentation, clarified specific points relative to specific findings and specific facts that
have to be cited in any consideration for land use petition change and for a change of
zoning. Noted for the record the site was previously used for resort use in the past. It
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was reclassified for residential use, then it was deemed to be appropriate to be
reclassified back for proposed commercial resort classification. What changed? The
property was used for hotel activity, that hotel activity no longer existed after the 2004
hurricane system, it was replaced with a condominium project. With the termination of
that project, the current property owner elected to come in and consider putting a
resort style facility on the property, which is what changed. There are no level of service
issues at the macro level. He stated they do not believe the change of classification in
both land use and rezoning would not have any detrimental effects on property values.
He submitted a series of property reports for the record from the St. Lucie County
Property Appraisal's website affecting the site and a random selection of properties to
the north.
He stated he feels they have met standards, and request the Board's approval amending
the resolution to correct scribbler's error in the legal description.
Mark Satterlee, former Planning & Development Services Director, current Deputy
County Administrator- commended staff for their hard work and amount of time spent
speaking with the public. Multiple public hearings and workshops have taken place and
he feels standards have been met for review for these proceedings. All staff reports,
documents, comprehensive plans, and land development codes are included in the
record.
Attorney Otto Robinson addressed the Board and is in opposition of the project. He
commented on Mr. Dobbins' comments that the error in description is 1/3 of the land
not picked up, he stated at least 2/3 of the land was not picked up. Attorney Holly
Robinson helped with technology. He submitted the St. Lucie County comprehensive
plan and a disk containing 7 video files by displaying the use of surrounding
communities of North Hutchinson Island to be placed as evidence. He provided a listing
of violations of land use for the project, a handout for Grandee Beach Mixed use activity
was also provided for the record.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked Mr. Robinson about the discovery stand point in regard
to videos provided as evidence, he also asked County Attorney how the Board and staff
should approach evidence that had just been presented.
Mr. Robinson stated videos would be shown and explained during the Ruffin zoning
public hearing.
County Attorney responded staff would need to be asked if they are in a position to
comment on the assertions that have been made, if they are not prepared an option
would be to continue the case until staff are prepared to provide answers for the
record.
Mr. Dobbins & Mr. Murphy addressed Grande Beach, 1153 Comprehensive Plan Policy
was also referenced. A copy of exhibit D5 which is part of the petition for change in land
use was shown overhead. Mr. Dobbins addressed traffic comments, at a macro level
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there are no level of services identified. During the site plan stage is when those issues
would be drilled down and addressed.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked if Mr. Dobbins or Mr. Murphy would address the map
and dune 1/3 to 2/3 comment by Mr. Robinson.
Mr. Murphy stated everything matched up except the text in the final ordinance
documents and notice documents, the necessary corrections have been made.
Mr. Otto commented since the description was wrong nothing is valid, also since the
notice was wrong it was not effective.
Planning & Development Services Director provided a rebuttal and explained that staff
has analyzed the issue and staff finding is that it is consistent. Planning Board &
Commissioners agreed.
County Attorney asked staff to review notices and requested a brief break.
The Board granted a 15 minute break. The meeting reconvened at 9:12 pm.
County Attorney recommended the Board continue the meeting until the November 3,
2015 at 6 pm, republish notice and send corrected mail notice out. If the
recommendation is accepted, 9134 would also be continued.
Commissioner Johnson motioned to accept County Attorney's recommendation,
Commissioner Dzadovsky seconded that motion, motion approved unanimously.
RESULT: CONTINUED Next:
11/3/2015 6:00 PM
4. Resolution - Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas to Commercial Resort (CR) - Ruffin
Properties, LLC
Commissioner Lewis opened Public Hearing, advised if anyone is unable to attend the
November 3, 2015 hearing they could speak now.
Public Hearing:
Mr. Robinson provided a video of existing land uses on North Hutchinson Island. He
stated a 400 room condo hotel is not consistent with the existing uses and the Board
should deny the application.
County Attorney recommended the Board continue the meeting until the November
3,2015 at 6 pm, republish notice and send corrected mail notice out.
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Commissioner Hutchinson motioned to accept County Attorney's recommendation,
Commissioner Dzadovsky seconded the motion, motion approved unanimously.
RESULT: CONTINUED Next:
11/3/2015 6:00 PM
5. Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Revise Policies Related to the Port
Master Plan, Water Supply Facilities Work Program, Wetlands and Fracking - Legislative -
Transmittal Hearing
Staff gave a presentation updating the entire policy document.
Staff recommended the Board authorize transmittal to the State Department of
Economic Opportunity and surrounding jurisdictions for review and comment.
Commissioner Hutchinson asked if City of Fort Pierce are adopting the same plan?
Staff responded the City of Fort Pierce has one policy that adopts the Port Master plan
by reference.
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
C. PUBLIC WORKS
Resolution - Parkland MSBU Final Assessment Resolution
Staff gave a presentation for the Parkland MSBU. In 2013, ballots were sent to property
owners in the Parkland community to determine the level of support and create a
Municipal Service Benefit Unit to fund the cost of constructing potable water and fire
protection improvements in their neighborhood. The ballots returned indicated that
54% of property owners are in favor of assessments to fund the project. Staff
recommends Board approval of Resolution 2015-188 authorizing the Chair to sign
documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked how this issue came about, and was it initiated by the
county or by the community.
Staff responded that over the years many calls have been received from residents in the
area requesting information about MSBU. Several more calls have been received
recently, thus the issuing of ballots occurred.
Public Comment:
Richard Gardner, 1308 Parkland Blvd- Stated his community is in need of better water,
his current water source has too much salt and tastes terrible. The water currently
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running thru the community stains everything a rust color. The cost to operate the
equipment to treat the water is expensive, it cost him about $14000 over a 35 year time
span to operate water softener equipment to treat the water.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
10. REGULAR AGENDA
Resolution - Parkland MSBU Special Assessment Revenue Bond Series 2015
County Attorney read the Resolution for Parkland MSBU Special Assessment Bond Series 2015
Staff recommended approval of the resolution.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson
ABSENT: Tod Mowery
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
County Attorney spoke on Commissioner Mowery's behave, Commissioner Mowery would like for Glen G
Bounty III to be appointed to the Contractors Certification Board, he would like for it to be ratified by the
Board at this meeting.
Commissioner Hutchinson moved the motion, Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed
unanimously.
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2015 6:00 PM
A. The Master Gardener Plant sale will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the OF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension Office located at 8400 Picos Road in Fort Pierce.
Some highlights include trained volunteers to assist with plant selection, free soil testing and
demonstration gardens.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on October 13, 2015 at 9
a.m. in Conference Room #3.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on October 20, 2015 at
9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300
Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. County offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 to observe Veteran's Day.
E. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Annual Reorganization meeting on Tuesday,
November 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Chamber.
F. County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015
to observe Thanksgiving
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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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.
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