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COUNTY
F L o R r D A
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
May 6, 2014 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 8:31 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by District No. 4 Chair Frannie Hutchinson
Attendee Name
Title Status Arrived
District No. 4 Chair Present 6:00 PM
District No. 3 Vice -Chair Present 6:00 PM
District No. 1 Present 6:00 PM
District No. 2 Present 6:00 PM
Frannie Hutchinson
Paula A. Lewis
Chris Dzadovsky
Tod Mowery
Kim Johnson
District No. 5
Present
6:00 PM
Faye W. Outlaw
County Administrator
Present
6:00 PM
Bob Bentkofsky
Deputy County Administrator
Present
6:00 PM
Daniel S. McIntyre
County Attorney
Present
6:00 PM
Heather Young
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
Beth Ryder
Community Services Director
Present
6:00 PM
Sherry Burroughs
Mosquito Control and Coastal Mgt. Serv. Director
Present
6:00 PM
Mark Satterlee
Planning & Dev Director
Present
6:00 PM
Tara Raymore
Director of Human Resources
Present
6:00 PM
Karen L. Smith
Environmental Resources Department Director
Present
6:00 PM
Ron Roberts
Contracts & Program Manager
Present
6:00 PM
Kelly Phelan
Executive Assistant to the County Administrator
Present
6:00 PM
Sue Korunow
Recording Secretary
Present
6:00 PM
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II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2
SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5
AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson
1. Board of County Commissioners - BOCC Special Meeting - Apr 8, 2014 9:00 AM
2. Board of County Commissioners - BOCC Special Meeting - Apr 10, 2014 10:00 AM
3. Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting - Apr 15, 2014 9:00 AM
4. Board of County Commissioners - BOCC Special Meeting - Apr 23, 2014 11:30 AM
5. Resolution 2014-60 - A resolution designating May 18-24, 2014 as "Water Reuse Week".
Kathy LaMartina accepted the Resolution on behalf of South Florida Water Management
District and thanked the County for bringing awareness to the water reuse program and looks
forward to future partnerships with the County in water reuse programs, conservation
programs and restoration programs.
6. Resolution 2014-62 - Adoption of a resolution designating the week of May 17-24, 2014 as
"National Safe Boating Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Commissioner Hutchinson invited all members in attendance up to the podium to accept the
Resolution. Those appointed to speak were Tom Butler, Commander; Mary Taylor, Vice
Commander of Flotilla 58 and David Lairson, Public Affairs Staff Officer.
Commander Butler thanked the Board for the Proclamation and provided some additional
information regarding the auxiliary and safety measures to help save lives, while boating. He
noted the Flotilla was a volunteer organization with about 35,000 members in the United States
and their primary goal is to spread the word about boating safety and they are America's
volunteer life-savers.
He provided additional information on the boating safety classes which take place the third
Saturday of every month at their Flotilla building on Seaway Drive noting it's an easy building to
recognize now that they have a really bright fire engine red roof. They also do vessel exams free
of charge. You can go online to Coast Guard auxiliary and put in your ZIP Code and in will give
you the closest flotilla and I'll help you find access to these services.
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7. Resolution 2014-63 - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming May 3-11, 2014 as "Travel and
Tourism Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Ed Matthews, Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director accepted the Resolution on behalf of the
Tourism and Development Council (TDC) along with Commissioner Dzadovsky.
Mr. Matthews talked about Tourism in Florida providing statistical information on the increase
from last year and listed many of the attractions St. Lucie County has to offer those who visit
noting Tourism is Florida's number one industry.
He thanked the Board on behalf of the Tourism Development Council, Commissioner Dzadovsky
and Charlotte Lombard for all of their efforts in making St. Lucie County such an attractive
tourist destination.
8. Resolution 2014-64 - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming May 5-12, 2014 as "Scouting - A New
Way of Life Week" and Wednesday, May 7, 2014 as "Boy Scout Volunteer Appreciation Day" in
St. Lucie County, Florida.
Boy Scout Troop 772, Representative Larry Lee's and Scout Master Rusty Hines accepted the
Resolution from Commissioner Hutchinson.
Representative Lee thanked the Board for the Resolution and then thanked Scott Van Duzer for
stepping forward and forming the scout troop in northwest Fort Pierce. This year they were
honored to have the Boy Scouts on the floor of the Florida Legislature meeting the House in the
Pledge of Allegiance and when they walked off the floor. Everyone gave them a standing
ovation and were giving them high -fives. He stated that they represented St. Lucie County well
and he thanked them and think Scott for having the vision and the dream of forming troop.
Rusty Hines thanked the County for being so cooperative with all the troop activities. He and
the troop thanked Mr. Van Duzer for forming the troop.
Commissioner Johnson then showed the rest of the Board the shirt he was wearing which Mr.
Van Duzer designed for him.
9. Resolution 2014-66 - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming May 8, 2014 as the "100th
Anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service".
St. Lucie County Extension Advisory Council Member Stuart McGahee accepted the Resolution
from Commissioner Hutchinson. Mr. McGahee provided the Board with his background
information regarding his work with the County and Extension Service then listed the different
tours and programs the Extension has scheduled. He invited the public to participate in as
many of the events as possible.
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10. Resolution 2014-67 - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming May 8, 2014 as "a Celebration of the
100th Anniversary of the Cora Stickney Harper Chapter, National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution".
On behalf of the Cora Stickney Harp, Daughters of the American Revolution, Members Karen
Evans, Lois Donohue - Vice Regent, Karon Drew, Second Vice Regent thanked the Board and
accepted the Resolution from Commissioner Hutchinson.
V. PRESENTATIONS
FCCMA Presentation to the County Administrator
Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) Deputy City Manager George Brown,
Deputy City Manager of the City of Boca Raton and the District 4 Director for the FCCMA, the
professional association for City and County managers administrators in the State of Florida
introduced himself to the Board. He then presented a Resolution to the County Administrator
from the FCCMA and read it into the record as follows:
A Resolution honoring Faye W. Outlaw for her service to the Florida City and County
Management Association (FCCMA), while serving as County Administrator for St. Lucie County.
WHEREAS, Associations rely upon the service of their members to accomplish most of their
work, and when an Association has an enthusiastic volunteer it is a celebratory occasion and;
Whereas, Faye Outlaw has actively participated in the FCCMA, has taken a leadership role as
well and this service includes serving on its' committees, chairing committees, and serving on
the Board of Directors from 2012 - 2014, and;
Whereas, Ms. Outlaw is especially commended for her dedication to the Professional
Development Committee and it's subcommittees whom she led for several years as they
developed effective training options for members, to ensure the highest levels of professional
development were provided and;
Whereas, the Association is confident Ms. Outlaw will remain an active member in the future
and that she has the admiration and congratulations of the Membership following her years of
service to the citizens, the elected officials and the employees of St. Lucie County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That Ms. Outlaw is wished the very best as she begins a new chapter in her life and it
is hoped that her many colleagues within the profession will continue to benefit from her wise
counsel and experience for years to come.
2. That Ms. Outlaw's family is also to be commended for generously sharing her with the
profession, The Association and St. Lucie County;
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3. That Ms. Outlaw is hereby presented this Resolution with the most sincere
appreciation, highest regard.
Signed and Sealed by:
Russ Blackburn,
FCCMA President
County Administrator thanked Mr. Brown and the FCCMA for the Award and spoke on the
honor of serving in the public office. She thanked the community for it's support during the past
5 years as well as the current and past Boards who have served during her tenure. She then
stated, "while this is the pinnacle of my career the appointment of County Administrator made
a dream come true for a little girl who, at 13 decided she wanted to run somebody's City. You
gave me the opportunity to do "one leg up" and run somebody's County and I simply want to
say thank you."
VI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Bill Patterson, Chairman of the Republican Party of St. Lucie County and resident of Port St. Lucie - He stated
last month he had given each of the Commissioners a resolution from Indian River County against All Aboard
Florida and was curious as to why the resolution or a resolution of its nature was not on tonight's agenda for
discussion. He commented that the developers of All Aboard Florida want to borrow $1.6 billion in federal
dollars to support the project and asked who the Commissioners thought would pick up the tab when it goes
south? He stated the impact the project would have on this community and the community south of us would
be devastating on vessel traffic, emergency vehicles and slow down the entire east coast of Florida to crawl.
The required quiet zones would be another burden to our taxpayers here.
He asked each of the Commissioners to share with the public how they felt about All Aboard Florida since they
had not chosen to put the resolution or resolutions similar to it on tonight's agenda.
Ingrid Van Hekan, 304 Anchor Way, Riverwoods - Came here to say a few words about All Aboard Florida -
She wanted to thank the Board for informing the public about the project when others were pushing for more
money to support the project. She stated that she lives very close to the railroad tracks, so any expansion in
the railroad tracks would destroy half of St. Lucie Village, including her own home. She stated that St. Lucie
Village was established 30 years prior to Flagler and the Board's help is needed to stop the project from
happening. She would like to see someone in the County take a leadership role against All Aboard Florida
because the negative impact on the whole Treasure Coast is tremendous. She stated All Aboard Florida is an
intrastate business not interstate and the Federal Board that permits and regulates all interstate surface
transportation agree they have no jurisdiction over the project.
The noise issue has been put in the forefront and the state has set aside dollars to help us mitigate this issue.
She asked the questions if anybody realized what sound a diesel engine pulling thousands of tons of steel at
speeds of 90 to 110 mph will make? The destruction of the economy along the planned route will be in the
billions. If a local business wanted to expand and the expansion created this kind of negative impact on
surrounding businesses would you allow it? She wrapped up her statements by asking the Board to rescind
any support they had previously given All Aboard Florida, the same as Indian River County.
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Phyllis Fray, 275 Date Palm Rd, Vero Beach, FL - Stated she came to provide the Board with an update
concerning the activity along the Treasure and Space Coast regarding All Aboard Florida. She stated that the
following entities have passed resolutions. City of Vero Beach Indian River County, Sebastian, The Town of
Meeco, Indian River Shores, Barefoot Bay, Little Hollywood, Snug Harbor Lakes and Village, North Beach Civic
Organization - covering all properties from Route 60 N. to Wabasso, Tequesta, Mariner Sands Country Club,
and resolution drafts from Brevard and Martin County. They have over 11,000 signatures on the petition in
opposition to All Aboard Florida. There were 350 attendees at the recent North Beach Homeowners
Association in opposition and 4 who spoke out for All Aboard Florida.
Homeowners, business owners, environmentalists, and members of the marine industry are uniting. Over 300
people attended this week's "Not All Aboard Florida" Rally. The Martin County Property Appraiser provided
data showing that 1300 private properties in Martin County will be negatively affected by All Aboard Florida.
Homes located within 400 feet of the tracks will lose 20% in value. Property owners and HOA throughout
Martin, Indian River County, Brevard and St. Lucie County are tallying the devaluation of their homes, as are
the businesses and more resolutions are on their way. She stated that 6000 vessels passed between the
bridges this last month, as documented and the marine industry has begun documenting their losses as well.
In Indian River County they share St. Lucie County's frustrations, stating that we are going to have 21,800 per
day challenged at three crossings. The safety numbers are not good. There were 21 fatalities in Florida,
representing 79% in Florida of all train accidents and 366% is the increase of the death rate that's going to be
commensurate with the increase in the train passages. All Aboard Florida places profits above lives by refusing
to pay for crossing safety upgrades. You will be paying for those shown in the engineering report. Debt, sky
rocketing taxes, plummeting property values, damage to local business, trade and commerce and destruction
of the quality of life - we don't feel we should have to sacrifice these for our dear, small towns for All Aboard
Florida and pay for it out of our own pockets as well. She then asked if the Board would consider passing a
resolution against All Aboard Florida and joining those that are against it.
John Malina, a resident of Fort Pierce - spoke on various items he thinks of. He talked about jet engines being
efficient carbon dioxide generators and how they depend on producing enormous amounts of carbon dioxide
to push aircrafts forward. He stated one of the first steps that should be taken to improve solid waste
management would be to start an ongoing program to encourage residents and visitors to participate
willingly. He stated it should include everyone from adults to children and innovation should be part of the
activities. He noted that more than 10 years ago, he had painted two wooden blocks was Styrofoam dissolved
in acetone and red pigment and the coating had proven to be tough, durable and long lasting. He stated if an
entrepreneur steps forward to commercialize ideas the Board should work with them.
Larry Thomas, Promoter, St. Lucie Mud Jam - Mr. Thomas opened his comment by apologizing to everyone he
caused stress to during the last Mud Jam events, including the County and local residents and noted he was
here to ask for permission to hold one last event in June. He stated he had been able to get over 90% of the
signatures he was asked to acquire and he has a plan for having a very low impact event on Carlton Road. His
plan included placing a deputy at his own expense in front of the residences who have had a problem with the
noise on Carlton Road, he stated he will also lower the curfew time to midnight and enforce it with his security
with help from the Sheriff's Department and lastly he plans to limit the number in attendance.
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He noted unfortunately, time is not on his side and that his planned event date is June 20 through the 22nd
and if he does not start planning this week he will lose the window of opportunity for having this event. He
commented that he had no idea what would happen tonight but if it is brought up to be pulled for discussion,
he was asking the Board if they could have that discussion this evening, that way he would know whether or
not to start preparing for the event. He then thanked the Board for their consideration.
Doug Coward, 23 year St. Lucie County resident, form SLC Commissioner - Mr. Coward wanted to let the
County Administrator know how much he has appreciated her work and commended her on how well she has
navigated her way through what he would describe as both natural and manmade disasters. He noted that
her first hire date was the same day as when the first of three hurricanes were making landfall in St. Lucie
County, stating that was her arrival and initiation to St. Lucie County. She was relegated to working on
hurricane recovery with other staff and specifically charged with trying to figure out the Federal Emergency
Management process and did an amazing job. He noted County staff was so proficient in their duties that not
only did the County recover quickly from those storms, but we also ended up winning a national award for the
Emergency Management Team and our efforts here in St. Lucie County.
He went on to comment that not long after that time Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and devastated
the city and many of the parishes, particularly to the South. He stated they were honored to actually have
received calls from local governments in the southern areas of New Orleans asking for assistance. They had
heard from the Miami Herald that St. Lucie County was the most well organized County in Florida that had
recovered from the hurricanes and it had recommended that those local governments reach out to the team
and have them go to New Orleans and to help. He stated that he had the pleasure of going with the County
Administrator and the Assistant County Administrator and had watched as they gave a presentation, basically
a cookbook, on how to navigate through the FEMA process and quickly recover and achieve the FEMA dollars.
He stated he didn't know if he had ever been more proud to be a St. Lucie County Commissioner than he was
on that day.
Next he talked about how the County moved from natural disasters to man-made disasters as the economic
recession and the housing market collapse moved in and how he again had the pleasure of working with the
County administrator, St. Lucie County Commission and staff to put together a local economic recovery
package. He stated he was proud of the fact that the county was able to put together about $40 million local
public works projects and about 80 or 85% of the workers came from St. Lucie County. That initiative created
more local jobs, than the national economic stimulus plan and led to the County Administrator's selection as
the 2011 County Leader of the Year for the International City, County Management Association, noting it was
quite a high honor. He again thanked the County Administrator for her years of service.
VII. CONSENTAGENDA
Commissioner Hutchinson announced Item K.2. had been pulled from the Consent Agenda and moved
to the Regular Agenda for discussion.
Commissioner Dzadovsky brought up item VII C.4. - MV Contract transportation, Inc.
He stated he wanted to raise the numerous complaints about company to the Board's and staffs
attention he has received, and would like to put the company on notice. He would like to have staff
send them a letter giving them a chance to change their way of doing business and if they don't comply
he would then like to revoke their certification.
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County Attorney advised Chair these are Medicaid approved contractors, and noted the best action
would be to go ahead and approve them, but afterwards follow-up at the Commissioners' request,
with an investigation of those complaints and we will follow through with the vendor and make sure
they are addressed.
At this time the Assistant County Attorney came forward to provide further information. She noted
that MV is the contracted Medicare provider with the State so there could be a concern about revoking
their license at this time stating it would cause a disruption in service. She referenced a procedure in
the ordinance for complaints to be investigated by the Public Safety Director and stated they would get
with his assistant tomorrow to get the information and follow-up with MV. If the problems are not
rectified, the Emergency Services Advisory Council will review it make recommendations to this Board,
which can then schedule a public hearing to consider the revocation of the CON. She noted the
program that provides transportation in this County under Medicaid will be going away on August 1st,
when the revisions to the Medicaid program take place, so MV will have a limited presence here after
that time. In the meantime she stated, they do want to ensure MV is providing service to those clients
they need to.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5
SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair
AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson
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Warrant List Numbers 27, 28 & 29
B. ADMINISTRATION
Recommendation of Reappointment of Dr. Mittleman to the Medical Examiners
Commission
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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1. Request Permission to Advertise - Notice of Public Hearing - Bonita Isle Unit No. 1 -
Abandonment of Marlin Avenue and Bonita Isle Drive
2. After the Fact Revocable License Agreement - Ronald and Patricia Massey - 8548
Gallberry Circle - Savanna Club Plat No. Three
3. State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement - Amendment No. 1
4. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) Renewals
5. South County Regional Stadium Hayek Construction Corp. C.E. Hood Construction
6. Resolution 2014-61 - Proclaiming May 4-10, 2014 as "North American Occupational
Safety and Health Week" and Wednesday, May 7, 2014 as "Occupational Safety and
Health Professional Day" in St. Lucie County Florida
7. Resolution 2014-65 - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming the month of May, 2014 as
"Civility Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
8. Assignment of Agreement of Sale with Bancshares Realty, LLC - Right -of -Way for Port
Entrance Road - Parcel ID No. 2403-705-0019-000-3 (portion of)
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
1. CareerSource Agreements
2. Corizon HIV meds Jan 2014
3. Corizon HIV meds Feb 2014
H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES
Grant Acceptance - Queens Island Preserve II Recreational Trail
I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET
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1. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 14-015, Professional Architectural Services -
Continuing Contract
2. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No 14-014, Professional Architectural Services for the
Supervisor of Elections Building
3. RFQ No. 14-019 Professional Consultant Services for Upgrade of the Jail Security System
J. PARKS, RECREATION, & FACILITIES
1. Award of Bid #14-025 - Construction of Three Irrigation Wells at The John B. Parks
Sports Complex - Baseball Fields Expansion Project
2. Bid No. 14-017 Waterproofing of County Buildings
K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1. Building Official Salary
2. Item Pulled from Consent-2083:Mud Jam Conditional Use Revocation Public Hearing
L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS
There are no items scheduled.
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N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
There are no items scheduled.
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1. Federal Election Activities Regarding Matching Funds for budget year 2013 - 2014
2. Resolution 2014-68 - Board approval of Budget Resolution In the amount of $29,419.71
to amend the budget for the Federal Election Activity Agreement for FY 2013 - 2014.
P. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
There are no items scheduled.
Q. UTILITIES
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There are no items scheduled.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Commissioner Hutchinson took a few moments to address some of the comments regarding All Aboard
Florida. She stated she wants the public to be aware Members of the Board have been gathering all the
information, not just from public input, but also from meetings in Washington, USDOT and their Rail Specialty
Dept. And the EIS study, which All Aboard Florida has been required to do. She noted they talked in depth and
brought forward all of the counties concerns they had to date to these meetings. She stated she knows staff
has been actively working in keeping a very long list of concerns which is extremely detailed and how All
Aboard Florida will affect the County as a whole; from railroad crossings to the right of way; emergency issues
to evacuation routes. She also noted that through the Transportation Planing Organization (TPO) they took a
step thru Florida District DOT and put together a three County tour with our State Representatives to come
and actually see firsthand the crossing from Martin County, St. Lucie and Indian River County, about a month
ago. It was well received and extremely eye-opening by our State Representatives and/or their staff.
She provided the information tonight because she didn't want it to be thought that St. Lucie County
Commission is not being proactive. She stated they are trying to get the facts, make sure they are completely
straight, make sure each issue is extremely detailed and addressed before they put that letter of non-support
or support together. She then asked the County Attorney to confirm whether or not the Board had ever voted
on any letter of support which they would need to rescind. He stated they had not, they had only requested
information on the Quiet Zones.
The Board reiterated they have been to Washington, they have been to Tallahassee and they have not in any
way supported it so as the Chair as stated, there is no need to rescind any support for the project.
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Code Enforcement Case No. 78810 - 250 Rouse Road, Fort Pierce, FL - Unsightly and
Unsanitary Conditions causing serious threat to public safety.
Pulled -Item Abated.
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Ordinance 2014-17 - Future Land Use Map Amendment - Ritchey from CPUB
(Conservation Public) to RU (Residential Urban - 5 du/acre) - Quasi Judicial
County Planner provided presentation on a county -initiated petition to change the
Future Land Use designation of a privately owned five acre parcel from CPUB
(Conservation Public) to RU (Residential Urban - 5 du/acre) to correct a 2004 scrivener's
error. The petition proposes to revert the Future Land Use designation back to the 2004
RU designation.
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IX.
Staff recommended Board adopt the amended Ordinance for a small-scale Future Land
Use Map Amendment to Residential Urban (RU).
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 01
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5
SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair
AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Kim Johnson
RECUSED: Frannie Hutchinson
REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
State Veterans' Nursing Home Site Selection Donation Agreement with Tradition Land
Company, LLC
County Attorney provided background information on the State Veteran's Nursing Home
Site Selection Donation Agreement with Tradition Land Company, LLC. He noted all
parties involved moved at "lightening speed" to help meet the project deadlines. The
land for the proposed State Veteran's Nursing Home Site has been donated by Tradition
Land Company, LLC and has an assessed value of between $4-5 Million.
He stated the Federal Government has approved funding for 4 nursing homes. $11
Million has been allocated for 1 in Florida's State budget. To date they have incurred
$45,000 in expenses to meet the applications due diligence requirements and noted the
Commissioners had received a copy of a memo with the infrastructure costs.
At this time he read several thank you notes and a list of major supporters for the
project including local Legislators and community activists. Sr. Grants Writer provided
additional information on the details of the project as well as County Administrator
taking a moment to make sure the County Attorney was recognized for his efforts on
the project, wanting to make sure he was not overlooked.
Commissioner Dzadovsky asked if staff could post a contact person and number where
the community could call to show their support for the project and perhaps help with
the decision on the State's site selection on the County's website and make it available
at the switchboard. The Sr. Grants Writer provided his telephone number and stated a
good contact person to call to show support would be the State Department's Veteran's
Affairs office as well as the Governor and the Cabinet. Commissioner Dzadovsky also
offered his staff's number to assist with providing the contact information to the public.
Commissioner Mowery gave kudos to Commissioner Hutchinson for her work on the
project and Commissioner Johnson asked staff what the number of jobs positively
impacted would be if we were picked for the nursing home site. Staff stated once
completed, 190 jobs would be provided along with 120 beds for the county's most
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critically ill veterans. He noted a similar nursing home in St. John's County has a 99%
occupancy rate.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1
SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2
AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson
B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Resolution 2014-69 - Granting a waiver from the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan
Policy 6.1.14.2 and 6.1.14.5 and major site plan approval for the project to be known as
Tarpon Flats for certain property in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Sr. Planner provided a presentation on the proposed Tarpon Flats project. The
proposed project provides for the replatting of an existing 29 lot subdivision to
provide a 38-lot subdivision on North Hutchinson Island. The 14+ acre
subdivision would provide two common area tracts and two beach access
easements on the east side of SR A-1-A.
Staff recommended the Board Grant the Wetland Waiver.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2
SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5
AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson
Item K.2. - This Item Was Pulled from Consent Agenda for Discussion
A. Request to Advertise Thomas Recreation and Music Park, LLC., Conditional Use
Revocation Public Hearing
Planning and Development Services Director provided background information on the
Request to Advertise the Revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for the event known
as Mud Jam. He stated the reason it was put on the agenda for a hearing was for the
severity and number of violations of the conditional use permit at the last event. He
outlined the process that would be followed should they choose to approve the request.
Discussion regarding whether or not the Mud Jam could move forward for one last
event or a public hearing should be held and further discussion regarding the violations
needed to be heard and voted on continued with staff and Commissioners providing
feedback. Commissioner Dzadovsky felt strongly against voting at this meeting as none
of the property owners were able to voice their opinions if the Board chose to render a
vote on allowing the event to move forward.
Mr. Thomas was asked to come forward and answer some questions from the Board
after County Attorney clarified that Board was asking questions of Mr. Thomas, he
would not be making public comments on his own.
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After discussion the Board heard the following changes to the terms to the CUP:
Mr. Thomas agreed to the following:
-12:OOAM Curfew enforced by his security, backed up by the Sheriffs Department
-Reduction in Amount in Attendance to 6,000 (Staff wanted 4,000)
-Placement of Deputy on Carlton Road in front of homes where most disturbance has be
previously at his expense
-Replacement of 2 Cabbage Palms within 90-days of the event's completion
-Wood Fencing as per specifications on the site plan
-Receipt of Letter Self -Revoking Permit from Mr. Thomas stating this is last event at this
location (received by staff on 5/1/14)
-Signatures of approval from residents (already provided to staff)
-Provide ERD copy of the approved restoration plan for Wetland 5
-$2,500 Security Deposit 10-Days Prior to the Event in the event that none of the
conditions are met
Motion was made to allow the Event to move forward in June with the conditions as
stated as modified and the Board accepts the applicants Self -Revocation effective July 1,
2014.
The Secretary called the role with the results as follows: Commissioners Johnson, Lewis,
Mowery and Hutchinson voted in favor of approval; Commissioner Dzadovsky voted
against approval.
RESULT:
ADOPTED AS AMENDED [4 TO 11
MOVER:
Tod Mowery, District No. 2
SECONDER:
Kim Johnson, District No. 5
AYES:
Frannie Hutchinson, Paula A. Lewis, Tod Mowery, Kim Johnson
NAYS:
Chris Dzadovsky
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
Motion to: APPROVE RESOLUTION COMMENDING FAYE W. OUTLAW FOR OVER NINE YEARS OF
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND ASSISTANT COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR FOR ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Commissioner Hutchinson presented County Administrator with a Resolution and
framed magazine cover with her photo on it and Ms. Outlaw expressed her appreciation
to the Board.
Each of the Commissioners provided their personal comments and well wishes to the
outgoing County Administrator while thanking her for her years of dedicated service to
her community.
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Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2014 6:00 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5
SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair
AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on May 13, 2014 at 9:00
a.m. in Conference Room #3.
2. The Master Gardener Spring into Gardening Festival and Plant Sale will be held on Saturday,
May 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Extension office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. Call
772-462-1660 or http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu for additional information.
XI. MOTION TO ADJOURN
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Frd,inie Hutchinson, District No.4 hair 5/6/2014
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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