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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09.02.2014S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting September 2, 2014 Convened: 6:02 PM Adjourned: 8:05 PM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by District No. 4 Chair Frannie Hutchinson Attendee Name Frannie Hutchinson Title District No. 4 Chair District No. 3 Vice -Chair District No. 1 atus Arrived 7Present 6:00 PM Paula A. Lewis ent 6:00 PM Chris Dzadovsky Present 6:00 PM Tod Mowery District No. 2 Present 6:00 PM Kim Johnson District No. 5 Present 6:00 PM Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present 6:00 PM Katherine Barbieri Asst. County Attorney Present 6:00 PM Edward Matthews Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director Present 6:00 PM Don West Public Works Director Present 6:00 PM Laurie Waldie Utility Director Present 6:00 PM Marie Gouin Office of Management & Budget Director Present 6:00 PM Ron Roberts Solid Waste Division Director Present 6:00 PM Kelly Phelan Executive Assistant to the County Administrator Present 6:00 PM Sue Korunow Recording Secretary Present 6:00 PM Generated 911712014 9:51 AM Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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, August 12, 2014 2. Resolution 2014-128 - Adoption of a resolution proclaiming the month of September 2014 as "Myositis Awareness Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Commissioner Hutchinson presented the Resolution to Team Tommy Foundation members including co-founders Laurie Boyer and Dana Worthington. Laurie's brother and Dana's husband Thomas Worthington passed away from dermatomyositis, prompted Laurie to started Team Tommy Foundation in August of 2012 whose mission is to raise awareness of myositis diseases, raise funds for families who are battling the diseases, support research of dermatomyositis as well as teaming up nationally with the Myositis Association. They thanked the Board for the recognition and announced September 21st as National Myositis Awareness Day, noting the following event and website contact info: 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament at Sandhill Crane Park in Port St. Lucie on September 20th; www.TeamTommy.org. Commissioner Johnson stated he admired both Mr. Worthington's wife and sister's courage for being able to keep his name and hope alive by rallying a cause that is very meaningful to their hearts and making a difference. 3. Resolution 2014-129 - Resolution Proclaiming the Month of September 2014 as "Hunger Action Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Commissioner Hutchinson presented Resolution 2014-129 to Judith Cruz and Amber Vlangas of the Treasure Coast Food Bank first commenting on all the food collected by county employees during the month long food drive. She noted there had been a contest between county departments and the results were as follows: #1 Winning Dept. - Utilities with both most items brought and 100% participation; #2 Winning Dept. Resulted in a 4-Way Tie - between HR, County Attorney's Office, Administration, Planning for 100% participation. Treasure Coast Food Bank Chief Executive Officer Judith Cruz thanked the Board for the resolution stating from what she understands the food donated is just a little over 2,000 pounds, noting they distributed over 10,000,000 pounds, so every pound counts. She stated the 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM face of hunger is a face that looks just like yours and mine, and it's changed over the years. It's people that are doing all the right things, they're working as hard as they can to keep a roof over their head and keep clothing on their children's backs so with support and recognition for Hunger Action Month, every little bit of awareness helps us do the work we're doing. She then thanked the Board on behalf of the Treasure Coast Food Bank, its volunteers, its Board of Directors, and most importantly the clients they serve each day. She thanked them for their continuing support and for all the food they provided. She provided the address and website for contact information as follows: 401 Angle Road, Fort Pierce and their website address is www.stophunger.org where you can visit and find out about their virtual food drive and other work and outreach efforts they are spear heading to make a difference in the community. She stated they are also in the process of putting out a food production facility in their former location on 25th Street where they will package the excess produce from the State of Florida - 30 million pounds - into cryovac sealed bladder packages which will help extend the life of the produce and in turn will help nourish the community. They hope to achieve this effort by partnering with other entities in the community. 4. Resolution 2014-130 - Resolution Congratulating the Fort Pierce Little League's 9-10 Year Old All -Star Team on Winning the Florida State Championship. Commissioner Hutchinson presented Coaches Curtis Boyd, Peter Brugnone and the Little League team with Resolution 2014-130 noting how much community support there has been and all the calls she's received requesting the Board recognize the Teams' accomplishment in winning the Florida State Championship. Mr. Boyd thanked the Board for the Proclamation on behalf of the coaches, team, parents and Fort Pierce Little League. He also thanked the community for supporting the Team when they won and had less than 72 hours to figure out how to provide for 13 families financially for a week so they could make the trip to the championship. Because of the support of the community, every one of those 13 families was able to attend without experiencing any hardship and were able to enjoy the experience for the entire week. He thanked the Board again for the honor and stating he hoped they could do it again next year! Commissioner Dzadovsky commended the Parks and Recreation Department for maintaining the baseball fields in exquisite form throughout the season and Commissioner Hutchinson seconded the comment stating they sparkled this year. 5. Resolution 2014-131 - Resolution Proclaiming September 11, 2014 as "9/11 MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Commissioner Hutchinson presented Resolution 2014-131 to Crary Buchannan: Attorneys at Law representatives Jim Menendez, Law Firm Administrator; Scott Turnbull, Partner and Steve Beres, Partner and Attn. Turnbull thanked the Board on behalf of the organizers and sponsors of the Hero of 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive. 3 1 P a g E Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM He commented this was the fourth year of the Crary Buchannan blood drive and they are proud to host it in St. Lucie County. 6. Resolution 2014-141 - Resolution Congratulating Ms. Mary E. Carpenter on her 100th Birthday! This item was presented first on the agenda although listed last as noted by Commissioner Hutchinson prior to the reading. Commissioner Hutchinson presented Mary Carpenter with Resolution 2014-141 Congratulating her on her 100th birthday and the Board sang happy birthday to her. Mrs. Carpenter's daughter Dolores "Jeannie" Stark thanked the Board for the honor and told of her mother's fine qualities and strong faith which she has passed along to her family and community. V. PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations. VI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Before moving into General Public Comment Commissioner Hutchinson noted to adjustments to the Agenda. Those adjustments are as follows: "IX. Regular Agenda - Al - Agreement to Reconfigure Pond "C" South 25th what - Mount Bethel Baptist Church, Inc." has been pulled from the Agenda; VII- Consent Agenda - M3 - was moved to "IX. Regular Agenda - B - Work Authorization with Taylor Engineering - Embankment Repair at 8001 Indian River Drive." John Arena, Fort Pierce - Commented on the overpopulated world causing clean water and air to no longer be available and quoted "Technology is not the same as progress." He stated 10 years ago some residents researched the idea of an expanded cargo port for St. Lucie County and found that cargo port expansion would be like pioneers going out into the desert and deciding to grow watermelons. He stated eight years ago, he put together a model of the mega yacht port St. Lucie County showing ideas which have been put forward by county residents over the years, he asked if he would be able to show that at a future meeting. He stated nationwide emergency workers are known to pilfer items from unconscious accident victims and he still has not gotten back his pocket digital recorder with almost 100 of his favorite songs which he recorded himself. He said, "regarding Taylor Creek dredging, why are they pumping so much water they are supposed to be 80% solids?" Mark Bryant, 1002 SE Pinewood Trail, Port St. Lucie - Commented on the setback on the decision of placement of the VA Nursing Home. He provided a copy of a letter he received from Executive Director of FDVA, Mike Pendergraf in response to a letter he wrote supporting the placement of the nursing home in Port St. Lucie three months ago to each of the Board then went on to state he has spoken with members of the St. Lucie County School Board regarding the matter and found they are also in support of the nursing home. Mr. Bryant asked if the Board would consider joining with the School Board in showing a unified front in support of the nursing home with petitions stating such. He feels this would show the state how much the City, St. Lucie County and the Schools care about the potential economic development. He thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak. Commissioner Hutchinson noted the issue is pending to be on the Cabinet September 23rd Meeting, they are still waiting for finalization of that date then noted in regard to the School Board, if it's just to put in a petition, she would be happy to call the Chair regarding the issue. 4 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM Kevin Stinnette, 10303 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce - Commenting on two Regular Agenda Items: IXA2 - Evans Properties Water Farming Pilot Project - License Agreement: he stated, it's his read that we are just permitting the withdrawal of water from a canal to reduce the load of water on the Indian River Lagoon stating it's certainly a wonderful thing, but he's very concerned with the water farming and asked that we follow it very closely. Western states have water law giving ownership of water to private land owners in Florida, the water belongs to the people, it belongs to the public and we should do nothing that will change that, and I'm hoping water farming can be done in such a way where there is incentive for land owners, but it doesn't establish a precedent which could cause great disputes in the future. IXB - Work Authorization with Taylor Engineering - Embankment Repair at 8001 Indian River Drive: stated he's very concerned regarding this embankment repair stating 10 years ago, the armoring was placed over 13 miles of the road and we challenged the DOT to do a study which we felt should have been done before the work. It was found the armor was placed on the 13 miles of the Indian River Lagoon will survive only a 3 1/2 year storm event. In other words, when we get that next hurricane 50 or 100 year storm event it's not going to hold up. There is 100,000,000 tons behind that armoring that comes from farmland groves and other totally inappropriate sources for the Indian River Lagoon. He stated if they are going to do projects in the future not to rubber-stamp an extension of that project. It was really calamitous we are going to suffer for it in the future. What needs to be done at 8001 property and the other properties needs to be done more in harmony with the Indian River Lagoon. VII. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson A. WARRANTS Warrant List Numbers 44, 45 & 46 B. ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 5 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM 1. Interagency Agreement with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for the Operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center for FY14. 2. Seventh Amended Agreement between St. Lucie County and Satellite Tracking of People, LLC (S.T.O.P.). 3. First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement - Guardian Ad Litem Funding 4. Lease Agreement with Frank Gentile - 1104 Jasmine Avenue 5. Resolution 2014-132 - Donation of Right -of -Way - 32' on Oleander Avenue - Parcel ID 3403-323-0002-000-2 (portion) 6. Resolution 2014-133 - Donation of Right -of -Way - Custom Herbicide Applicators, Inc. (25' on Johnston Road) 7. Avalon Beach P.U.D. - Second Modification of Easement Agreement D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Resolution 2014-134 - State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) FY 2014/2015 2. State Aid to Libraries Grant, Long Range, and Annual Service Plans E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Corizon HIV Meds May & June 2014 2. Corizon Inmate Health Care Invoice from FY 2013 3. Corizon Inmate Health Care Invoice - August 2014 H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES There are no items scheduled. I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 6 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM 1. RFQ No. 14-016 Professional Civil, Mechanical and Structural Engineering Services - Continuing Contracts 2. Fixed Asset Inventory - Property Record Removal J. PARKS, RECREATION, & FACILITIES 1. Public Library Architectural Services for Rosser Blvd. Library 2. Award Bid No. 14-041 Generator Preventative Maintenance, Service, Inspections & Load Bank Testing 3. Award Bid No. 14-044 Pest Control Services 4. Award Bid No. 14-043 Fire Alarm System Testing, Monitoring & Inspection 5. Resolution 2014-145 - Facilities Use Agreement between St. Lucie County and the State of FL, Div. of Workers' Compensation K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Resolution 2014-140 - Acceptance of Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement for the Year Two Construction of Parallel Runway Taxiway Connector (Phase 2- Construction) Project 2. Avalon Beach PUD Unit 1 Replat L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS There are no items scheduled. , LTA 21114101VIT191.1,0 1. Resolution 2014-137 - Street Lighting Special Assessment Districts - Annual Assessment Resolution 2. Resolution No. 2014-138 - W. Midway Road from Glades Cut-off Road to Selvitz Road PD&E Study - Locally Funded Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement 3. This item was moved to the regular agenda. 4. Orange Ave Box Culverts - Hydrological and Hydraulic Evaluation 5. Culvert Replacement - Orange Avenue at North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal 54 (Pulitzer Road) 6. Verada Ditch Permanent Repair Design N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 7 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM There are no items scheduled. O. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled. P. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION 1. Resolution 2014-135 - Approval of Federal Metropolitan Planning (PL) Funds Second Authorization 2. Resolution 2014-136 - Approval of the University of Florida Safe Routes to School Program Grant Q. UTILITIES There are no items scheduled. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Campus Development Agreement with the Florida Atlantic University for the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Senior Planner provided background information and a presentation on the agreement. This is a 1st Reading therefore no vote is necessary at this time. Staff has scheduled the final adoption hearing to held during the BOCC Meeting on September 16, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. RESULT: 1ST READING APPROVED Next: 9/16/2014 9:00 AM 2. Ordinance 2014-21 - Text Amendment to the Land Development Code Amending Chapter 7 and 11 Pertaining to Stormwater Management 2nd Reading - Legislative Senior Planner provided background information and a presentation on Ordinance 14- 021 which would update sections of the Land Development Code pertaining to Stormwater Management. This is a 1st Reading therefore no vote is necessary at this time. Staff has scheduled the final adoption hearing to held during the BOCC Meeting on September 16, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked staff to bring information about FDEP Stormwater 2010 Rule development and how the county may implement it or what benefits may come from it during a workshop/informal meeting in the future. He suggested perhaps in the 8 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM future they may be able to find ways to "incentivise" future development if FDEP Rules were implemented voluntarily then perhaps down the road incentives can be created for developers when they create a package to incorporate better stormwater projects today or in the future. Commissioner Hutchinson agreed to having the information brought to an Informal Meeting or Workshop and even take it further and challenge staff to bring back proposals pertinent to St. Lucie County specifically not just focused on one thing but overall issues. She added that items the Five County Collaborative are working on should be included as well. RESULT: 1ST READING APPROVED Next: 9/16/2014 9:00 AM B. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution 2014-139 - Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution Assistant County Attorney provided background information and a presentation regarding Resolution 2014-139 - Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution. The Property Appraiser has prepared the Final Assessment Roll with the final information: Assessment Roll "A" contains residential properties within the County Solid Waste Urban Service Area at the 2014 assessment rate of $252.06 per dwelling unit. Staff recommended the Board adopt the Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson C. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Ordinance 2014-19 - Shoreline Protection Ordinance Glitch Bill RESULT: 1ST READING APPROVED Next: 9/16/2014 9:00 AM IX. REGULAR AGENDA Ie���1�P► j i7e��] 7 i; I �'1 9 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM 1. This item was pulled from the Agenda prior to the meeting. 2. Evans Properties Water Farming Pilot Project - License Agreement Assistant County Attorney provided background information on the Evans Properties Water Farming Pilot Project then introduced H. M. Ridgely, Evans Property and Boyd Gunsalus, Scientist from SFWMD Disbursed Water Management Program who then introduced J. R. Stern, A.E.Com Engineering and explained the details of the project and what they hope to accomplish. There are 3 pilot properties they are working with: Spur Land & Cattle/Bull Hammock, Caulkins Citrus Company and Evans Properties. The purpose of the project is to see if, economically and environmentally it makes sense to store water, retain water on the watershed as opposed to releasing it to the estuary. The projects run for 3 years - 1 year for construction and the other 2 for operational where they will collect data and see if it is feasible all around to run the project. He focused mainly on the Evans project but did review the other two projects while presenting the information. Commissioner Dzadovsky raised questions regarding water testing, nutrient loading, monitoring wells and aquifers and how those things will be taken care of regarding making sure the ground or waters are not further polluted from the process and Mr. Gunsalus assured him the goal is not to discharge any water and they are monitoring and testing consistently to make sure there are no issues having received DEP funds to do so. There was some concern regarding the "30-day lag time" it can take to receive any results from monitoring which could delay any remediation that may be necessary should a problem be identified mentioned by Commissioner Dzadovsky. Commissioner Mowery made note regarding the comparison between the funds spent on Ten Mile Creek (large) and this project (small in comparison) and stated it would be interesting to see where the project goes and the possibility for potential sale of the water might develop. Commissioner Lewis then asked if there was any consideration in the plan that the water will be owned and/or sold by the entity doing the water farming and H. M. Ridgely's response was no, there is not, it's merely just impounding water. They have a water use permit with the Water Management District for this parcel, the water is basically fungible with what is in the ditch, he stated. Mr. Ridgely talked about another project they are working on with the St. John's Water Management District to assist them with finding water to support the Orlando Metro Area and this type of project may be the answer. Commissioner Hutchinson commented she was glad to see it was noted in the background information no other users are penalized when they have the need for water. She feels it will be a huge learning curve for everyone but will have great outcomes for everyone down the road if done correctly. 10 1 P a g Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM Staff recommended the Board approve the License Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement and record in the Public Records of St. Lucie County. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 Vice -Chair SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson B. PUBLIC WORKS Work Authorization with Taylor Engineering - Embankment Repair at 8001 Indian River Drive County Engineer provided background information on the project and updated Board on the next phase in the repair process at 8001 Indian River Drive, a 300 ft stretch of road damaged during a rain event of January 9, 2014. Taylor Engineering has completed an analysis of repair options. The alternative with the longest design life and least long-term maintenance cost has been selected pending Board approval. This work consists of grouting of the subsurface voids and construction of an earth embankment with armoring at the toe of the slope. This construction value is estimated to be approximately $1 million, which would be funded from emergency reserves. The Board is being asked to authorize transfer of these funds from emergency reserves in order to provide funding for the project and in the event an emergency situation arises that requires an immediate repair. The repair work has been proposed to be accomplished in two phases. The grouting can be done quite expeditiously from the existing roadway surface and requires very little permitting. The work can be completed in a week's time or so. This work will stabilize the embankment and resist future erosion. The embankment construction will require significant permitting as the work may extend beyond the Mean High Water Line into waters of the State. The permitting is presently estimated at six to 12 months. The previously mentioned grouting will serve us well during this period. Taylor Engineering's proposal contains optional services. Chief among them is one that will only be used in the event an emergency condition develops that requires immediate action. If an emergency is declared, Taylor Engineering will assist us in selecting a qualified contractor and immediately implement the grouting regimen to stabilize the roadway embankment. Staff recommended Board approval of Work Authorization 22 (C08-12-632) with Taylor Engineering Inc. In the amount of $137,943 for the embankment repair at 8001 Indian River Drive and authorization to transfer $1 million from emergency reserves to a capital account for the eventual construction. After lengthy discussion by Commissioners and strong opposition by Commissioner Mowery regarding use of such a large sum of public funds on a single property the 111 Page Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM Board agreed under the advisement of the County Attorney to split the request into separate Phases and only vote on the approval of Phase I: the grouting portion of the proposed repair at this time. Staff will bring information back to the Board regarding Phase II options at either an Informal Meeting or a Workshop Meeting after speaking with regulatory representatives and all other affected parties. Board moved to approve the request with the above as amendments. RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Hutchinson, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Mowery, Johnson X. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Mowery thanked county employees for their participation at the county sponsored baseball game. County Attorney noted they gave out 900 tickets to the event. Commissioner Dzadovsky announced in support of the St. Lucie River Kidz there will be a beach cleanup at Pepper Park and volunteers would be greatly appreciated. They are meeting on Saturday, September, 6th at 8:30AM. Volunteers who need additional information or who would like to sign up can call Commissioner Dzadovsky's office at 772.462.1410 or they can just show up at Pepper Park on Saturday at 8:30AM. 1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Tentative Budget Public Meeting on September 4, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the Board Chambers. 2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on September 9, 2014 at 10 a.m. in Conference Room #3. 3. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Final Budget Public Meeting on September 18, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the Board Chambers XI. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 12 1 Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM '-/77Z Frailnle Hutchinson, District No. 4 hair 9/2/2 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. 131Page