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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01.07.2014S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BOCC Regular Meeting January 7, 2014 Convened: 6:02 PM Adjourned: 8:43 PM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by District No. 4 Chair Frannie Hutchinson Attendee Name rp Title Status Arrived District No. 4 Chair Present 6:02 PM District No. 3 Vice -Chair Present 6:02 PM District No. 1 Present 6:02 PM District No. 2 Present 6:02 PM Frannie Hutchinson Paula A. Lewis Chris Dzadovsky Tod Mowery Kim Johnson District No. 5 Present 6:02 PM Faye W. Outlaw County Administrator Present 6:02 PM Bob Bentkofsky Deputy County Administrator Present 6:02 PM Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present 6:02 PM Heather Young Asst. County Attorney Present 6:02 PM Katherine Barbieri Asst. County Attorney Present 6:02 PM Edward Matthews Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director Present 6:02 PM Don West Public Works Director Present 6:02 PM Laurie Waldie Utility Director Present 6:02 PM Beth Ryder Community Services Director Present 6:02 AM Marie Gouin Office of Management & Budget Director Present 6:02 PM James R. David Mosquito Control and Coastal Mgt. Serv. Director Present 6:02 PM Mark Satterlee Planning & Dev Director Present 6:02 PM Tara Raymore Director of Human Resources Present 6:02 PM Karen L. Smith Environmental Resources Department Director Present 6:02 PM Kelly Phelan Recording Secretary Present 6:02 PM Jonathan Putrow Recording Secretary Present 6:02 PM Generated 21412014 4:00 PM BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1A511IIIIIIIIIIIIIII► I1►[Ill I*1'e1►101aCi8IyWTI AA MAN 1[C►16�e1aa110I%1I RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 1. Board of County Commissioners - BOCC Regular Meeting - Dec 17, 2013 9:00 AM 2. Resolution 2014-1 - Proclaiming the month of January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Sabrina Seme, Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer Recruiter, was present to accept the proclamation. She talked about the BBBS program and said that there are currently 434 children on the waiting list waiting for a big brother or big sister. She let everyone know that they are hosting a pancake breakfast to recognize all of their mentors and provided the information for those mentors interested in registering. Commissioner Hutchinson commented that for those people that have never mentored before, it is one of the most rewarding things you can do and encouraged everyone to get involved. 3. Resolution 2014-4 - A proclamation in support of the Water Resource Development Act Commissioner Hutchinson asked Commissioner Dzadovsky, who sits on the county's federal legislative delegation board, to personally deliver a copy of this resolution to them in appreciation for their support. Commissioner Dzadovsky responded that he will do that with great pride. V. PRESENTATIONS Presentation of the volunteer hours for the Master Gardeners and Oxbow Eco-Center. Anita Neal, St. Lucie County Extension Director at University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, addressed the Board regarding the volunteer hours for the Master Gardeners and Oxbow Eco-Center and explained that she brought a few of their volunteers to tell the Board more about their programs. Jill Arnold, Volunteer and Education Coordinator at the Oxbow, highlighted many of the things that their volunteers do such as: painting murals, reading stories, offering tai chi classes, making hiking sticks to sell at the gift store, offering jewelry making classes and leading hikes. 2 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM Pastor Steve Miller, Oxbow Volunteer, addressed the Board regarding his role as trail patrol to check for hazards and wildlife. He talked about his ministry and explained that he spends his time at the Oxbow in prayer and ministry and encouraged everyone to come visit. Rita Finn, President of the Master Gardeners of St. Lucie County, who has been an active volunteer for ten years, talked about the Master Gardeners program and shared that 93 volunteers have donated 14,484 hours to St. Lucie County this year. She talked about special events that they participate in and how they educate and increase awareness about the right way to plant, fertilize and protect our waters. Rita Finn, Anita Neal and the other volunteers presented the Board with two checks that represent the volunteer hours for the Oxbow Eco-Center and the Master Gardeners program. Commissioner Hutchinson commented that one of St. Lucie County's greatest assets are the people that live here. VI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Diane Goldberg, Port St. Lucie Resident, addressed the Board in opposition to the Crosstown Parkway Bridge- Route C1. She quoted from the 4F DOT Act of 1966 and 138 of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968 stating that the use of federal funds may not be authorized to finance highways through public parks if a feasible and prudent alternative is available. She said that there were six routes to choose from and is requesting any of the other five routes that do not go through the Savannas Halpatiokkee Park which is a state park. She requested that the Board add this item to their next agenda. Commissioner Hutchinson asked the County Attorney for clarification because it was her understanding that is an issue with the city of Port St. Lucie and she doesn't believe that they've ever voted on this item. The County Attorney responded that that is his understanding as well. He stated that he believes that that is a City of Port St. Lucie project. They're the ones that did the environmental assessment and studies and he doesn't believe that they have voted on the item. Commissioner Hutchinson advised Ms. Goldberg that the Board does not have the ability to vote on this project. Diane Goldberg responded that she understands that the city is responsible but it was her understanding that the County had to approve it at some point. Commissioner Hutchinson advised Ms. Goldberg that she will look into it. John Arena, Fort Pierce resident, addressed the Board regarding his thoughts including: colleges "going green" and the retention of "green" attitudes after graduation, carbon dioxide and the condition of our ocean sand. 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM Diana Voss, Fort Pierce resident, addressed the Board regarding her concern about an article that was published in the paper regarding the approval of a development along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River that being is allowed to install septic tanks. She was very surprised that this would be allowed considering what is happening with the condition of our water. Bonnie Howard, Fort Pierce resident, provided a letter (filed with the Clerk) to the Board regarding radioactive waste that she read for the record. Don Voss, Ft. Pierce resident and Operations Director of the Marine Cleanup Initiative, thanked the Board for standing with them on their trips to Washington D.C. and Tallahassee and they look forward to the Board's continued support. He said that the reason people come to visit our area is because of our water and hopes that they will stand with them again this year. Anne Loveridge, President of the Native Plant Society and board member of the Conservation Alliance, encouraged the Board to attend more environmentally sensitive events. She talked about the "Party in the Park" and the park conservation efforts that have taken place over the years. Richard Sylvestri, 5708 Buchannan Drive, Fort Pierce, FL addressed the Board regarding adding more paddle craft ramps at the Oxbow. He also said that he has never used fertilizer in his yard and talked about the Citizen's Clean Water Summit. Laura Merrick, St. Lucie County resident, addressed the Board about the importance of protecting our rivers. She said that the life in the river impacts the cycle of life so if we don't do something, we're not just killing the rivers, we're killing ourselves. Greg Wilson, 1743 SW Import Drive, Port St. Lucie, addressed the Board regarding the "Healing our World and Ourselves" conference that is coming up in Vero Beach. It is an opportunity to share wisdom on how to save the lagoon from an environmental and legal perspective. He talked about the activities that are planned and some of the speakers that will be present. Unknown St. Lucie County resident, commented on the Board's mission statement that is printed on the front of the agenda and talked about the value of our environment. Mark Boston, Ft. Pierce resident, addressed the Board in support of the fertilizer ordinance but expressed concern that there is no mention of animals or septic tanks in the ordinance and questioned what the Board would like to see done on a state and federal level. VI I. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM 1. Warrant List No. 11 2. This Item was moved to the Regular Agenda See Item IX-C1 B. ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Interlocal Agreement for Coordination of a Joint Deferred Compensation Program 2. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance Relating to the Deferred Compensation Program Committee D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Budget Resolution 2014-2 - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2. Florida Housing Finance Corporation Foreclosure Counseling Program Contract Amendment E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. G. HUMAN RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES There are no items scheduled. I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET There are no items scheduled. J. PARKS, RECREATION, & FACILITIES 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM 1. Request to waive fees for the grand opening of the new "St. Lucie Families -Crafters of Local History" Exhibit At The St. Lucie County Regional History Center 2. Judicial Complex Security Master Plan - Part 3 Installation K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Permission to Advertise - Ordinance 2013-45 - FKA Ordinances 2013-23 through 2013-29 St. Lucie County Impact Fee Ordinance Updates L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS There are no items scheduled. M. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Tru Steel Holdings, LLC - Payment In Lieu of Sidewalk Construction 2. Waste Management Inc. of Florida - Acceptance of Off -Site Improvements 3. Sneed Road @ North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal No. 69 Emergency Culvert Replacement - South Florida Water Management District Memorandum of Understanding 4. Sneed Road @ NSLRWCD Canal No. 69 Emergency Culvert Replacement - Bid Award N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE Draw Request - January 2014 O. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled. P. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION There are no items scheduled. Q. UTILITIES There are no items scheduled. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COMMUNITY SERVICES 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM _11 FY 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program Commissioner Hutchinson advised the Board that there has been a change and item VIII-B will be the first public hearing addressed on the agenda. Staff provided background on this item and advised the Board that they are submitting a grant application in the amount of $750,000 to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for the Community Development Block Grant -Small Cities Program (CDBG). James Mosely, Government Services Group and consultant for the application, presented the recommendation from staff and the Citizens Advisory Task Force. He explained this is the second required public hearing and provided an overview of the grant application which is to assist a minimum of 10 owner -occupied residential units. The county is pledging a match of $125,000 through the SHIP program. He explained that their chances to receive funding are very good because the final score for the application was 763 and the lowest scoring funded application in the last cycle was 717. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Code Enforcement Case No. 77682 - Rouse Road and Monarch lane, Fort Pierce, FL - Unsightly and Unsanitary Conditions causing serious threat to public safety. The Assistant County Attorney provided background on code enforcement case # 77682 and advised the Board that notice has been given and staff recommended that the Board authorize staff to abate the violations and place a lien on the property for costs. Commissioner Dzadovsky wanted to clarify that for any property that has a pool, they automatically cover and secure them so no children can fall in. The Assistant County Attorney responded that is correct and commented that nurse UI Ult cases un lilt Ilsl Luudy nave puuls. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 2. Code Enforcement Case No. 78731 - 2515 Rolyat Street, Fort Pierce, FL - Unsightly and Unsanitary Conditions causing serious threat to public safety. The Assistant County Attorney provided background on code enforcement case # 78731 and advised the Board that notice has been given and staff 71 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM recommended that the Board authorize staff to abate the violations and place a lien on Lne properly Tor costs. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 3. Code Enforcement Case No. 76307 - 7806 Miramar Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL - Unsightly and Unsanitary Conditions causing serious threat to public safety. The Assistant County Attorney provided background on code enforcement case # 76307 and advised the Board that notice has been given and staff recommended that the Board authorize staff to abate the violations and place a lien on the property for costs. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 4. Ordinance 2014-1 - Provide a separate procedure for creation of municipal service benefit units The County Attorney provided background on this item that is an ordinance that would provide written procedure for the creation of municipal service taxing units and benefit units that are funding mechanisms authorized by state law. He explained the difference between the two and explained that the county's bond counsel suggested that they amend the code to provide for separate procedures for the creation of these units because they are currently combined. Staff recommended Board approval of the ordinance as drafted. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 5. Ordinance 2014-2 - Excluding Businesses Located in Okeechobee County from St. Lucie County's Local Preference Policy The County Attorney provided background on this item and explained that in 2009 the Board adopted an ordinance which established a local preference policy for St. Lucie County businesses as well as businesses located in Indian River County, Martin County and in Okeechobee County. It was done based on the fact that these counties would either have no preference ordinance or if they did, they would include St. Lucie businesses as well. Okeechobee adopted a local preference ordinance but it excluded businesses located in St. Lucie. If adopted this would exclude businesses located in Okeechobee County from the definition of local businesses that are entitled to local BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM preferences under St. Lucie County's preference policy. Staff recommended that the Board approve the ordinance as drafted. Commissioner Hutchinson wanted to clarify that Indian River County no longer has a preference policy. The County Attorney responded that is his understanding; he spoke with the purchasing manager and they don't have a preference policy, so they're not excluding St. Lucie County businesses. Commissioner Hutchinson wanted to clarify that Martin County had the same thing that we have. The County Attorney responded that it's his understanding that is accurate. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 6. Ordinance 2014-3 - Amending Chapter 1-7.6 "Environmental Protection" of the St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws establishing regulations for proper use of fertilizers in the unincorporated area of St. Lucie County The County Attorney provided background on this item and explained that the Board adopted a fertilizer ordinance 2011 based on the model ordinance. The Board requested that staff draft an ordinance based on the one adopted by Martin County which would be stricter than the one that was adopted in 2011. He reviewed the changes to the ordinance and explained the process that must be followed when adopting an ordinance more stringent than the model ordinance. If adopted, the first phase of implementation would be education, training and certification. The enforcement would be through code enforcement or Circuit Court. He explained that there were changes made to the original ordinance that was approved by the Board on December 17t" for advertising. He went through each of the specific changes in the 11t" draft ordinance. Commissioner Hutchinson thanked the County Attorney for all his hard work on this item. The County Attorney recognized the Deputy County Administrator, Anita Neal and Chris Lastrange who were all involved in the drafting of this ordinance and thanked them for their efforts and recognized several others who assisted as well. The following residents addressed the Board in support of the fertilizer ordinance: • Nila Pipes, Port St. Lucie resident • John Davis, 5244 Compass Cove, Fort Pierce, FL also provided a 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM copy of the "Floridians' Clean Water Declaration that was filed with the Clerk • Patrick Campion, 6030 Indrio Rd., Fort Pierce, FL • Gage Stephan, Port St. Lucie resident and MOA prep student • William McNealy,2705 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Pierce, FL • Charles Grandy, Marine Resources Counsel and Rivers Coalition • Mary Sparr, 819 Heron Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL • Jim Moyer, Martin County resident • George Jones, 1182 SE Mendavia Ave, Port St. Lucie, FL • Marty Baum, Indian River Keeper and Jensen Beach resident • Don Voss, Ft. Pierce resident and Operations Director of the Marine Cleanup Initiative • Kevin Stinett, 10303 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL • Irene Gomes, 3221 SE West Snow Road, Port St. Lucie, FL Erica Santella, Lake County resident and Region Technical Manager for True Green's Florida branches, addressed the Board in support of the fertilizer ordinance. She explained she has been involved in the water quality issues since the late 90s when the industry was approached on writing a best management practices (BMP) manual to protect water quality. She talked about the amount of professionals that have been certified in BMP both in our county and surrounding counties and those people understand the problem. Those people enjoy the boating, swimming, snorkeling and other water activities in their free time so they are part of the solution, not part of the problem. She requested that they not pass an ordinance that is not going to be enforced. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked Ms. Santella if she knew of any turf grass emergencies in the state or any issue with turf grass dying off. Erica Santella responded that turf grass is a choice and she's not aware of any turf grass emergencies. She went on to talk about unintended consequences and gave an example of areas that have blackouts where people are frontloading fertilizer in May and in the month of October, when the turf is less able to take up nutrients, they are back loading fertilizer. She explained that they are lawn and ornamental landscape professionals, not fertilizer people, but they need to use fertilizer to maintain lawns and landscape that people choose to have on their properties. She then went on to talk about the ordinance as it relates to soluble and slow release nitrogen. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked if Ms. Santella's business supports or manages the opportunity for recreating and replanting sea grasses. Erica Santella responded that they support our waters through the TMDL's and BMP certification and said that it's interesting that the first module of the BMP's talks about sea grasses and TMDLs and a number of other things that people need to do so that sea grasses can flourish. The following residents addressed the Board in support of the fertilizer ordinance: 10 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM • Mitch Kerns, Vero Beach resident and BMP certified lawn and ornamental professional • Anne Marie Loveridge , 2105 Oak Drive, Fort Pierce also expressed her concern that many lawn care employees don't utilize the best management practices and provided some examples • Judy Orcutt, Indian River County resident also talked about the "Be Floridian" program • Irene Reese, 5209 Palmetto Ave, Fort Pierce, FL • John Orcutt, 4665 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL Commissioner Johnson thanked everyone for their comments and their commitment to the lagoon. He also thanked staff and the County Attorney and the Deputy County Administrator and thanked Commissioner Dzadovsky for his tireless efforts. He encouraged everyone to continue to do their part to support this issue. Commissioner Mowery talked about how the Board has been working on this item for many months and commented on the recent Anthony Westbury article. He discussed his thoughts on the proposal to divert water in the lagoon and how surprised he was that other agency's weren't able to come together to help protect our estuary. Our neighbors to the south wouldn't come on board because their perception was that they would be negatively affected when in fact the science shows that it would have been an amazing enhancement to their quality of life and the overall health of the estuary. The issue they're dealing with tonight will have a long-term effect but will be minimal in terms of the immediate impact which is what the Board was so focused on as it relates to the emergency declaration. He explained that they decided several months ago during an informal workshop that they all wanted to support a stronger fertilizer ordinance and then to have the article put them down as though they were not doing their part was a disservice to the residents and those who have been working so hard to do what they can for the environment. He realized that the Board may not always agree but they are all neighbors to each other and they are in this together. He also said that he appreciated the comments tonight because people were respectful, polite and were educating in a positive way. He encouraged everyone to continue doing what they're doing and remain positive. Commissioner Dzadovsky echoed Commissioner Mowery's comments and said it's been an interesting journey over the last couple years. He talked about the public being educated on the issues of our lagoon and said he is proud of the citizens of this county and the adjacent counties that participated because we all have a part of the lagoon. He said this is a big project and it's not going to be fixed overnight and we have to take it one step at a time. He expressed his deepest gratitude to everyone for bringing this back and said that he is so proud of this Board for agreeing to a public 111 Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM hearing. He thanked the County Attorney and staff for their efforts and said he appreciates everything that they do. Commissioner Lewis commented that she had been frustrated because so many people were asking why we didn't have an ordinance when in fact we did have one. It was the first move towards addressing the problem but she still hasn't seen any information that shows where they went from two years ago until now. However, since she was shown a lot of other really good information, she was able to get over her wanting to see the improvement. She commented that this is a small part of the problem and she is concerned that as long as the releases continue that they are at a disadvantage but if this is the first step on the way to making things better, she is willing to make that step. Commissioner Hutchinson said that she is supportive of this item but she did not want something that is going to be a "feel good", she wants this to work. She talked about the current condition of the water and just wants to make sure that we don't lose sight of where we were and where we're going. She feels that this needs to be looked at as a state-wide issue and she encouraged everyone to get the cities involved. Commissioner Mowery said that she makes a good point because that was one of the reasons they delayed. He explained that we're a county of 286,000 people unlike Martin who is a county of 145,000 people and the City of Stuart is only 17,000 of that. The City of Port St. Lucie has 170,000 and the City of Fort Pierce has 42,000 people so that only leaves 73,000 that the county has the ability to affect. The City of Fort Pierce was on board and County staff was working with the municipalities and that was one of the reasons that the Board delayed because they wanted something that was for the county affecting all of the municipalities. Things didn't come together as they had hoped but they are still moving forward. Commissioner Hutchinson reiterated that she hopes that this won't just be a "feel good" because she actually wants to see something come of it. Commissioner Mowery clarified that his motion was to approve the most recent draft of the ordinance- revision 11. The Board recessed at 8:11 pm and reconvened at 8:26 pm. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 12 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM 1. Ordinance 2014-4 - Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Revise Policies Related to the Port Master Plan - Legislative Staff gave a presentation, "Phase 1 - Text to the Comprehensive Plan, Port - Element, Related Infrastructure Project Location of the Maritime Academy at the Port of Fort Pierce" that was filed with the Clerk. Staff recommended that the amending ordinance for the proposed text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan be transmitted to the State Department of Economic Opportunity and surrounding jurisdictions for review and comment. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 2. Resolution 2014-3 - Change in Zoning from IX (Industrial, Extraction) to AG-5 (Agricultural - 1du/5ac) Zoning District Staff gave a presentation, "Robert and Kimberly Keeny-change in zoning from IX (Industrial, Extraction) to AG-5 9Agricultural- idu/5acs)" that was filed with the Clerk. Staff recommended approval of the change in zoning request. Hoyt C. Murphy Jr. Addressed the Board on behalf of the seller, PNC Bank, in support of this item. This is a quasi-judicial item; however, none of the commissioners had anything to disclose. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson IX. REGULAR AGENDA A. ADMINISTRATION Appointments to the Treasure Coast Education & Research Development Authority (TCERDA) Board The Deputy County Administrator provided an overview of this item which is a request to fill two vacancies on the TCERDA (Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority) Board. He distributed ballots for the commissioners to make their selections. The results were tallied and the Deputy County Administrator announced the commissioner's selections as follows: Commissioner Dzadovsky: Mike Adams and Kathleen McGinn Commissioner Mowery: Mike Adams and Kathleen McGinn 13 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM B 14 9 Commissioner Lewis: Mike Adams and Kathleen McGinn Commissioner Hutchinson: Mike Adams and Kathleen McGinn Commissioner Johnson: Mike Adams and Kathleen McGinn COUNTY ATTORNEY County Administrator Search Proposals The County Attorney provided background on this item which is regarding the selection of a new County Administrator as a result of the resignation of the current County Administrator. He explained that he Board has discussed how to proceed with the selection and discussed the steps they've taken thus far in the process. He requested that they modify the item so that the Chairman or the County Administrator is directed to sign the contract as recommended to help fast track the process so it doesn't have to come back before the Board. Commissioner Mowery made a motion to approve Colin Baenziger & Associates and to have the Chair or County Attorney be able to proceed with the contract. Commissioner Johnson commented that he was very impressed with Mr. Baenziger and he feels that he will help the county find the best possible County Administrator. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson Pulled from Consent Agenda 1. Motion to: Approve Warrant List No. 12 RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Kim Johnson ABSTAIN: Frannie Hutchinson 2. Warrant List No. 12 Non Agenda Item 1. Motion to: Ratify Commissioner Mowery's Board Appointments Commissioner Mowery asked for ratification of his appointment of Jeremy Thiesen to the TCRPC- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee (CEDS). 14 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM Commissioner Mowery asked for ratification of his appointment of James 1 aylor Eo Lne riousing Nnance HuLnoriLy. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson X. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Dzadovsky reiterated that he is truly grateful for the effort and for the public input. He talked about the upcoming education process and said the University of Florida-IFIS is going to begin their green industries best management practice workshops soon and hopes that they can get the new ordinance incorporated into the workshops. He talked about what a great asset they have with the University of Florida-IFIS and how they provide education and understanding of how to manage lawns and ornamentals and encouraged everyone to reach out to them. He said that he also hopes to see a residential education component in the future. Commissioner Mowery talked about an upcoming event at Missionary Flights where they have close to 1,000 volunteers signed up to put together 175K meals for a program called 'feed my starving children". 1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room #3. 2. The County will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2014 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 3. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room #3. 4. The County will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2014 in observance of President's Day. XI. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 15 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2014 6:00 PM Frar de Hutchinson, District o. 4 Ch r 1/7/2 4 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. 161Page