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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07.15.2014S■TkOL■NI 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting July 15, 2014 Convened: 9:00 AM Adjourned: 10:06 AM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by District No. 4 Chair Frannie Hutchinson Attendee Name rp 11W Title Status Arrived District No. 4 Chair Present 9:00 AM District No. 3 Vice -Chair Present 9:00 AM District No. 1 Present 9:00 AM District No. 2 Present 9:00 AM Frannie Hutchinson Paula A. Lewis Chris Dzadovsky Tod Mowery Kim Johnson District No. 5 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 Marie Gouin Office of Management & Budget Director Present 9:00 AM Sherry Burroughs Mosquito Control and Coastal Mgt. Serv. Director Present 9:00 AM Mark Satterlee Planning & Dev Director Present 9:00 AM Ron Roberts Solid Waste Division Director Present 9:00 AM Kelly Phelan Executive Assistant to the County Administrator Present 9:00 AM Sue Korunow Recording Secretary Present 9:00 AM Angela Riggins Recording Secretary Present 9:00 AM Generated 811312014 10:50 AM Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 AM II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MINUTES AND PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL 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 minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, July 01, 2014 2. Resolution 2014-99 - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming August 9, 2014 as the 70th Birthday of "SMOKEY BEAR" and congratulating Smokey for his continued efforts to remind citizens to be careful when using fire in natural areas in St. Lucie County, Florida. Senior Forest Ranger Jeff Curl, Forest Ranger Tim Tolson, and Smokey the Bear received the award from Commissioner Hutchinson and thanked the Board while presenting them with commemorative Smokey the Bear items. V. PRESENTATIONS This item was moved to follow "Item VIII. Public Hearings" in order to allow time for Mr. Penner to arrive at the meeting. VI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT A photo presentation with background information on the origination of the Lil' Feet Boot Project was provided by Holly Theuns of Art Mundo and St. Lucie County Fire District spokeswoman Catherine Chaney. The event will be held at Gator Trace County Club on July 29th, 2014 at 6:30 P.M., ticket cost is $45.00 per person and includes dinner and drinks. An auction of the unique authentic Firefighter Boots which have been turned into works of art by talented artists from Art Mundo. The event is a wonderful way to recognize the courage and commitment of firefighters everywhere who put their lives on the line for others while raising funds for a project that puts shoes on the feet of needy children. Commissioner Dzadovsky challenged the Board to attend and/or support the project and bid against him for the boot of his/her choice to raise money for the children and help send them to school with new shoes. Board Members commented on it being such a worthwhile project and reminded the public how exciting it was to start school with new shoes while encouraging them to participate in making the event successful. 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 AM For additional information or ticket sales contact Catherine Chaney at 772.621.3333. Make checks payable to the St. Lucie Roundtable. Ron Knaggs, Citizens Budget Committee - spoke about the Citizens Budget Committee's role in the Budget Workshop and their concerns regarding the use of the reserves to close the gap in the Operating Fund. He then presented the two Resolutions the Committee presented to the Board at the 7/8/14 Budget Workshop, they were as follows: 1. "The Citizens Budget Committee has concerns about our financial position and FY17 (when the excess surplus funds are projected to expire) and would like the County Commissioners to evaluate how they are going to close that gap either by a reduction in expenses or an increase in the millage rate or perhaps a combination." 2. "Citizens Budget Committee further resolves that they would recommend to reduce the millage rate for the Mosquito Control Fund by 0.1543 and increase 0.1543 to the General Fund in an effort to partially close the gap in the future, recognizing that anything you do now will also have a cumulative affect for FY15/FY16 as well as FY17." Commissioner Hutchinson thanked Mr. Knaggs stating the Board appreciates the hard work the Citizens Budget Committee puts in every month. VII. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 01 MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Kim Johnson RECUSED: Paula A. Lewis A. WARRANTS Warrant List Numbers 39 & 40 B. ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. C���IiP►ji7e��7 MN 3 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 AM 1. Application for Refund - Department of Juvenile Justice - Permission to Challenge the Denial 2. Letter of Support for Implementation of a Local 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast "Help Me Grow" Chapter 3. Right -of -Way Permit - Rangeline Road; City of Port St. Lucie 4. Single Stream Recyclables Processing Facility - 10' Easement in favor of Florida Power & Light Company D. COMMUNITY SERVICES Budget Resolution 2014-100 - FY15 Transit Trip and Equipment Grant - Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. ��Iia�/L'Z�I►Itihl►y�e��:����1�1:Z�I�� 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 Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 14-021 Bond Counsel Services J. PARKS, RECREATION, & FACILITIES 4 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 AM 1. Rejection of Invitation to Bid 14-029 - Purchase and Installation of Eight (8) 16' Arena Fans at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds Equestrian Arena (Adams Arena) 2. Waiver of Fenn Center Facility Rental Fees for the 7th Annual Back to School Expo 3. Award of Bid No. 14-034 General Building Maintenance for the St. Lucie County Rock Road Jail 4. Contract with Prime Coat Coating Systems to Repair and Recoat Jail Showers 5. Plumbing Services Rock Road Jail K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Permission to Advertise - Text Amendment to the Land Development Code Amending Section 4.12.00 Pertaining to Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS There are no items scheduled. M. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Ferber Construction Management LLC - Final Project Acceptance 2. Indian River Drive Emergency Repairs - Acceptance of Project 3. Resolution 2014-103 - Orange Avenue Shoulder Widening Improvements from Graves Road to Kings Highway 4. Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging Phase 2 Construction Management N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE There are no items scheduled. 4101T%v►110 CDM Work Authorization #15 P. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled. Q. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION 5 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 AM Resolution 2014-101 - Approval of Federal Metropolitan Planning Grant First Authorization for FY 14/15 R. UTILITIES 1. Declaring Sunstate & Meter Supply, Inc. as a Sole Source for Purchase of Water Meters 2. Resolution 2014-102 - Water & Sewer District's 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Resolution 2014-104 - Petition of James Hatfield for a Waiver from Land Development Code, Section 8.00.05(A) - Fencing Requirements for a Swimming Pool Sr. Planner provided background information and a presentation regarding a petition by James Hatfield whose property is located at 122 Queen Guinevere Court, Queens Cove Subdivision, Fort Pierce, FL 34949. Mr. Hatfield was petitioning for a waiver pursuant to "Section 8.00.05(A) - Fencing Requirements for a Swimming Pool of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, a waiver can be granted by the Board of County Commissioners if it is determined that by reason of its location, construction, surrounding vegetation or other natural or man-made barriers, and there is not a hazard to small children." Staff recommended Board adopt Resolution 2014-104, granting approval of the fence waiver from Land Development Code, Section 8.00.05(A) - Fencing Requirements for a Swimming Pool. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson 2. Motion to: Amend County's Land Development Code Pursuant to Section 8.00.05(A) and Refund Fee Paid by James Hatfield This vote was added to the agenda as a result of discussion by the Board. After discussion regarding the County's Development Code as it pertains to this issue and existing state requirements, Board agreed to empower staff with the ability to review situations on a case by case basis, amend the County's Land Development Code Pursuant to Section 8.00.05(A) - Fencing Requirements for a Swimming Pool to remove the stipulation requiring full fencing on properties which are bordered by bodies of water and refund fees paid by Mr. James Hatfield. 6 1 P a g E Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 AM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson V. PRESENTATIONS - Moved from after "IV. MINUTES AND PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL". Children's Services Council Presentation- Norm Penner, St. Lucie Children's Coalition Norm Penner was present for St. Lucie Children's Coalition; he discussed working with the Boys & Girls movement. He stated the Children's Services Council's mission, which is to have healthy babies, prevent child abuse, keep kids off the street and out of gangs. The Council provides training for staff in child abuse recognition as well as providing gang activity recognition training to local law enforcement officers. Mr. Penner stressed the importance of Children's Services Council remaining a part of the community. He urged all to speak on behalf of Children's Services Council and Constituents to vote yes on November 4th for the reauthorization of Children's Services Council. RESULT: ITEM DISCUSSED IX. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution 2014-105 - Solid Waste Preliminary Assessment Resolution Assistant County Attorney Katherine Barbieri provided the following background on Resolution 2014-105 noting it authorizes the Board to impose assessments for solid waste services for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2014, directs the County Administrator to prepare a preliminary assessment roll for said fiscal year to be collected using the uniform method of collection on the 2014 property tax bill, and establish a public hearing to be held on September 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. Staff recommended the Board adopt the Solid Waste Preliminary Assessment Resolution and authorized the Chair to sign the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson B. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 7 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 AM Setting of FY 2015 Proposed Millage Rates and Dates for Budget Public Hearings Staff provided background information and a presentation with detailed information regarding Setting of FY 2015 Proposed Millage Rates and Dates for Budget Public Hearings. Staff recommended the Boards' approval to set millage rates in order to comply with Truth in Millage (TRIM) requirements as follows: o Advised the Property Appraiser's Office of the millage rates as outlined on "Worksheet Analysis of Roll -Back Millage Rate for fiscal year 2014-2015" under the column headed "2014-2015 proposed millage." o Set two public hearings on September 4t" and 18t" 2014, at 6:00 P.M. in the Roger Poitras Administration Annex Commission Chamber. o Authorized the County Administrator to be able to modify the millage rates between General Fund and Fine and Forfeiture Fund as long as the total countywide millage stays the same. o Set the proposed aggregate millage as outlined on "Worksheet Analysis of Roll - Back Millage rate for fiscal year 2014-2015" under the column headed "2014- 2015 proposed millage". Commissioner Dzadovsky voted to approve staff recommendations with the amendment of adding $40,000 to fund the Comprehensive Gang Model to be implemented by the Members of the St. Lucie Roundtable based on the information received in a White Paper from the Roundtable participants. Commissioner Johnson seconded the amended motion. Board discussed the amendment and requested guidance from County Attorney regarding whether or not the amendment should be a separate motion/vote at the next Budget Hearing and not part of the TRIM vote. County Attorney recommended Board not add the $40,000 amendment to this vote but place it as a separate item on the Budget Hearing Agenda on September 12th, 2014 for vote and at that time the funding stream could be identified and the public would have the opportunity to speak on the matter if they so choose. The Board was in agreement with County Attorney's recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Dzadovsky to amend his vote to remove the addition of the $40,000 request for the Comprehensive Gang Model and seconded by Commissioner Johnson, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014 9:00 AM RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 11 MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery, Kim Johnson NAYS: Frannie Hutchinson X. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The August 5, 2014 Regular Board of County Commissioner's meeting has been canceled due to the Commissioners attending the 2014 Florida Airports Council Annual Conference from August 3, 2014 through August 6, 2014. 2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on August 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room #3. 3. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on August 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers. 4. The August 19, 2014 Regular Board of County Commissioner's meeting has been canceled. XI. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Frd,"nie Hutchinson, District No. 4 hair 7/15/20 4 t �r 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. 9 1 P a g e