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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
October 20, 2015 Convened: 9:00 AM
Adjourned: 11:07 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by District No. 3, Chair Paula A. Lewis
Attendee Name
Title
District No. 3, Chair Present
District No. 5, Vice -Chair Present
District No. 1 Present
Paula A. Lewis
9:00 AM
Kim Johnson
9:00 AM
Chris Dzadovsky
9:00 AM
Tod Mowery
District No. 2
Present
9:00 AM
Frannie Hutchinson
District No. 4
Absent
Howard Tipton
Administrator
Present
9:00 AM
Bob Adolphe
Deputy County Administrator
Present
9:00 AM
Mark Satterlee
Deputy Administrator
Present
9:00 AM
Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
Present
9:00 AM
Heather Young
Asst. County Attorney
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
Beth Ryder
Community Services Director
Present
9:00 AM
Asheley Hepburn
Director, Office of Management & Budget
Present
9:00 AM
Leslie Olson
Planning Manager
Present
9:00 AM
Ceretha Leon
Human Resources Director
Present
9:00 AM
Ron Roberts
Solid Waste Director
Present
9:00 AM
Kelly Phelan
Executive Assistant to the County Administrator
Present
9:00 AM
Angela Riggins
Clerk to the Board
Present 9:00 AM
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2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, October 06, 2015
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2
AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Hutchinson
5. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items)
Clint Sperber, Interim Administrator for Department of Health - thanked the Board for providing funds
that are used to provide various services for the community. He spoke about the many programs the
Department of Health is involved with.
Shanieck Maynard, Executive Director for the Roundtable - spoke about the Roundtable and the
services it provides. Grants received from the Board allow the Roundtable to provide services such as
the upcoming scavenger hunt called "Get on the Bus", the hunt will show kids how to ride the county
bus system. She provided background information on the Roundtable at the request of Commissioner
Dzadovsky. She thanked the Board for their continued support of the Roundtable.
Russell Mackey, Waste Pro - thanked the Board for their vote in regard to the Landfill project. He
spoke about the issues with recycling and how many facilities have closed. He expressed how
grateful he was for the relationship between the County and Waste Pro.
Will Armstead, Interim CEO for Boys and Girls Club - expressed appreciation to the Board for their
support to Boys and Girls Club thru funding. He also expressed appreciation for the partnership with
Restoring the Village.
Darrell Drummond, Council on Aging - spoke about the partnership with the County that allows the
organization to access money on a federal and state level which allows seniors to remain in their
homes and continue to have a level of independence. He thanked the Board for their continued
support.
Craig Mundt - invited Commissioners, staff, and residents to the Seal Museum's Annual Muster on
November 8, 2015. He spoke about an expansion and proposal of a 4 million dollar building, and staff
discussed moving the RV parking over to the west side. He mention a number of residence of North
Hutchinson Island have called about sewage lines that will be installed, the proposal states once the
sewage line is in, the connection must be made within 90 days. Residents are asking for a reprieve
from the 90 days. There is good news from the Department of Cultural Affairs: the Treasure Coast
singers received $8,600, the Atlantic Coast Symphony received $50,000, the Artmando group
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received $20,000 and the Backus group has a grant for $3,000.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution - Proclaiming the month of October 2015 as "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
and October 31, 2015 as "MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER DAY" in St. Lucie County,
Florida
Commissioner Lewis presented the proclamation and a check to American Cancer Society
Market Manger Theresa Woodson and Making Strides against Breast Cancer Chair Chris Avoral.
Mr. Avarol spoke about how supportive the Board has been with the Cancer Society, he also
stated the County's staff is the number one team in the county in regards to funds raised in
support of the Making Strides against Breast Cancer.
Ms. Woodson stated it is a distinct honor to have the Breast Cancer walk in St. Lucie County.
There are 67 counties in the state of Florida, yet there are only 22 walks in the state. She spoke
on how early detection is the key to surviving Breast Cancer. As of August 1, 2015, American
Cancer Society is funding 198 cancer research grants with more than 83 million to find answers
that will save lives. She provided the following contact number for Look Good Feel Better, 800-
227-2345. Look Good Feel Better provides free services to cancer patients such as wigs and
bras. Every month women are given free make up and professional guidance on how to deal
with cancer treatment. She stated she hoped everyone would go out to the Met Stadium on
October 31, 2015 for the Breast Cancer Walk to experience and celebrate the lives of breast
cancer survivors. She gave statistics on tobacco related cancers and gave a date of November
19, 2015 for the Great American Smoke Out.
Commissioner Lewis presented certificates of appreciation to the following individuals:
Charlotte LaChance, Barbara Guettler, Evonne Morse, Kate Hartman, Missy Stiadle, Kathy
Oldheisor, Melissa Simberlund, and Carol Bishop. Commissioner Lewis took pictures with Ms.
Woodson, Mr. Avoral and the certificate holders.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Hutchinson
B. Resolution - Proclaiming October 22, 2015 as "LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL DAY" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
Commissioner Lewis presented the proclamation to 21st Century program managers Kimberly
Roberts and Terrance Platt. Ms. Roberts thanked the Board of County Commissioners for
accepting the proclamation. She spoke about Lights on Afterschool Day, which is a national
event that takes place on October 22, 2015. She gave statistics on kids who are apart of the
after school programs. She provided the following contact phone number (772) 429-3617 for
herself and (772) 429-3957 for Mr. Platt.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2
AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Hutchinson
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Environmental Resources 2015-16 Nature Program Series - Amanda Thompson, Natural
Resource Management Coordinator
Staff gave a presentation for the 2015-2016 Nature program series. Staff stated the idea of the
nature program is to get people to slow down and enjoy what is present in St. Lucie County.
Clifford Camarada was named as a photographer who has taken pictures for the visit St. Lucie
County site, and also for the program. There are 52 programs that are offered from hiking to
kayak tours. Staff spoke about the various partnerships with other organizations such as Florida
Public Archaeology Network, Lisa's Kayaks and Florida Master Naturalist graduates to improve
the overall quality of the program. Beginning next year stand up paddle boarding tours will be
offered, leaving from the Richard E Becker Preserve. Staff provided information on how to sign
up for the programs. Starting the end of October, participants will be able to sign-up online at
the County's newly designed website www.stlucieco.org/erd or call (772) 577-3562. Please note
phone messages will only be reviewed Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8pm.
B. Single Stream Recycling Presentation - Allison Macdonald, Solid Waste Education & Marketing
Coordinator
Staff gave a presentation on single stream recycling. Staff gave the following timeline for single
stream recycling: In May 2014 single stream recycling was implemented; October 2014 was the
ribbon cutting of the Single Stream Recycling Facility; November 2014 was the hiring of the
Education and Marketing Coordinator, also implementation of the Multimedia Marketing &
Education Campaign; May 2015 was the first anniversary of single stream recycling; October
2015 was the first anniversary of the Single Stream Recycling Facility. Staff spoke on the
difference between participation Rate vs. Set -out rate. A virtual tour of the Single Stream
Recycling facility and statistics on resident recycling participation was presented. She stated the
goal is to educate and encourage people to participate in integrated solid waste management
practices. Statistics on resident recycling participation was given.
C. North Hutchinson Island Wastewater Treatment Facility - Laurie Waldie, Director of Utilities
Director of Utility gave a few comments on the water sewer reuse master plan, the master plan
is in process and is on track. The presentation was turned over to staff, staff gave a
presentation on the North Hutchinson Island Wastewater Treatment facility. Staff gave
community benefits of the project. Staff named Masteller & Moler, Inc as project partners.
Highlights for the projects were as follows: 1.) total change orders <0.3%; 2.) excellent
coordination with the community. Staff invited he community to their open house at: North
Hutchinson Island Wastewater Treatment Facility, Wednesday, October 28th at 10:00 am.
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Commissioner Dzadovsky thanked staff for the presentation and asked if a MSBU was
entertained to help residents over a long period of time so that the impact is not as great in the
short term.
Staff stated that is the plan for moving forward, the project is just getting designed and those
details will be ironed out.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Tod Mowery, District No. 2
SECONDER:
Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
AYES:
Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
1. WARRANTS
Warrant List Numbers 52 & 53
B. ADMINISTRATION
There are no items scheduled.
3. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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1. Permission to Advertise - Amending "Debris Removal" of the St. Lucie County Code of
Ordinances
2. Resolution - Amending the St. Lucie County Manual of Purchasing Regulations by
Amending Bid Waiver and Adding Specialty Construction Procurement
3. First Amendment to July 7, 2015 Blue Heron Beach Access Agreement C15-07-317
4. Permission to Advertise - Creating Section 16.30 "Cyber Safety" of the St. Lucie County
Code of Ordinances
5. Resolution - Amending Resolution 14-053, Facility Use Policy
6. Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, Inc. - 2015/2016 Grant Agreement
7. St. Lucie County Health Access Network, Inc. - FY16 Grant Agreement for HANDS Clinic
8. Resolution - Amending Uniform Operational Procedures for Non -Quasi Judicial Boards
and Committees
County Attorney stated Commissioner Dzadovsky pointed out there should be a time
limit on this item. Staff amended and provided a alternate resolution that would provide
for service up to 90 days. If the Board is inclined to accept the recommendation, staff
would recommend that it be approved as amended.
9. All Aboard Florida - Payment of Legal Defense Invoice through All Aboard Legal Defense
Fund
10. Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements Phase II - Permission to Sue
Non -Profit Outside Agency Grant Agreements
E. COURT ADMINISTRATION
There are no items scheduled.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
There are no items scheduled.
7. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Corizon Inmate Health Care 2014-2015
2. Corizon HIV Meds June 2015 thru August 2015
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There are no items scheduled.
I. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
J. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
1. Resolution - Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2015 (Tax Collector Building)
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 15-045, Professional Engineering Services -
Continuing Contracts
3. Award of Bid No. 15-058 Heavy Duty Truck Parts & Repair Services
4. Removal of Fixed Assets from Inventory
K. PARKS, RECREATION & FACILITIES
1. Civil War Re -Enactment - 2015
2. Adams Ranch Fee Waiver
L. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
There are no items scheduled.
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There are no items scheduled.
N. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Award of Bid No. 15-057 - Purchase of Shell Rock Material, FDOT Coquina Rock and
General Fill Material
2. Midway Road Widening (Selvitz Road to S. 25th Street) - Ardaman & Associates First
Amendment to Work Authorization No. 29
3. North Lennard Road Drainage Investigation/Basin Study
4. The Indian River Drive Stormwater Baffle Box Project
O. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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1. Resolution - Authorization to Accept the 2015 Port Security Grant Award
2. Resolution - Authorization to Accept the 2015 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program
(SCAAP) Grant
P. SOLID WASTE
1. Construction of a Partial Closure Cap System on Phase 111B of the Class I Landfill
2. CDM Smith Work Authorization No. 3 - Landfill Gas Collection System
3. Annual Permit Compliance and Operations Assistance
Q. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
There are no items scheduled.
R. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Approval of Federal Metropolitan Planning (PL) Second Authorization of Funding for FY
2015/2016.
Award Bid No. 15-062 North County Water Treatment Plant Upper Floridan Aquifer Test
Well
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC WORKS
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1. Resolution - Canoe Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
2. Resolution - Fra Mar Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
3. Resolution - Iroquois Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
4. Resolution - Mura Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
5. Resolution - Parkland Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
6. Resolution - Property Clean-up Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
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7. Resolution - Rainbow Drive 1 Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
8. Resolution - Rainbow Drive 2 Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
9. Resolution - River Hammock Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
10. Resolution - Sabal Creek Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Tod Mowery, District No. 2
SECONDER:
Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
AYES:
Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
11. Resolution - Towns Villages and Countryside Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of
Intent for 2016
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Tod Mowery, District No. 2
SECONDER:
Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
AYES:
Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
12. Resolution - Yates Road Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
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, Tod Mowery
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ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
13. Resolution - Lakewood Park 2 Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER:
Tod Mowery, District No. 2
AYES:
Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
14. Resolution - Wide Waters Municipal Services Benefit Unit Notice of Intent for 2016
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair
SECONDER:
Tod Mowery, District No. 2
AYES:
Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery
ABSENT:
Frannie Hutchinson
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. ADMINISTRATION
At -Large Appointments to the Tourist Development Council
County Commissioners conducted a vote by written vote. County Attorney announced a
unanimous vote in favor of Paul Taglieri.
2016 Canvassing Board Appointments
Staff recommendation was to appoint Commissioner Mowery as the member and
Commissioner Hutchinson as the alternate
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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, Tod Mowery
ABSENT: Frannie Hutchinson
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on November 3, 2015 at
6 p.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 and the City of Fort Pierce will hold a Joint Meeting
regarding the Port of Fort Pierce on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fort
Pierce City Commission Chamber located at 100 North Us Highway 1, Fort Pierce, Florida.
C. County offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 to observe Veteran's Day.
D. 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.
E. 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.
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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