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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 12.02.2014S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting December 2, 2014 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 7:29 PM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by District No. 3, Chair Paula A. Lewis Attendee Name 0 Title District No. 3, Chair District No. 5, Vice -Chair District No. 1 District No. 4 tatus Arrived Paula A. Lewis Present 6:00 PM Kim Johnson Present 6:00 PM Chris Dzadovsky Present 6:00 PM Frannie Hutchinson Present 6:00 PM Tod Mowery District No. 2 Present 6:00 PM Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present 6:00 PM Howard Tipton Administrator Present 6:00 PM Bob Bentkofsky Deputy Administrator 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 Beth Ryder Community Services Director Present 6:00 PM Mark Satterlee Planning & Dev Director Present 6:00 PM Kelly Phelan Executive Assistant to the County Administrator Present 6:00 PM Gertrude Walker Supervisor of Elections Present 6:00 PM Sue Korunow Clerk to the Board Present 6:00 PM Generated 1211812014 4:10 PM Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The Minutes were voted on individually. 1. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2014 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 2. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2014 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery V. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items) There was no public comment. VI. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL Resolution proclaiming December 13, 2014 as "Feast of Santa Lucia Day"" in St. Lucie County, Florida marking the start of the 450th Anniversary year of the area first being named St. Lucie. Commissioner Lewis presented T.A. Wyner and Nelson Jones, dressed as and representing Pedro Menendez de Avilies, with Resolution 2014-212 proclaiming December 13, 2014 as Feast of Santa Lucia Day. Ms. Wyner provided background information on the Feast of Santa Lucia Day noting next year will be the 450th anniversary of being named by Pedro Menendez. She announced on December 13th the Slow Food Organization will be at the Farmer's Market where there will be a cooking contest of a food prepared from the manifest of the Spanish settler's ships and invited the audience to attend. She thanked the Board for the proclamation and acknowledgement. 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery VII. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation to WPSL Christmas Kids Program Commissioner Lewis made a presentation to the WPSL Christmas Kids Program representatives Carol and Greg Wyatt. Board employees donated Christmas gifts and $1000 for the program. Ms. Wyatt stated she and Beth Ryder had identified 399 families - 1003 children and with the assistance of BOCC employees donations, each of the children will receive 3 new toys. The toys and funds were raised as part of a employee fundraising effort which allowed employees to wear jeans on Wednesdays with either a red or blue top if they brought in a new toy or donated funds toward the effort. Mr. Wyatt stated hopefully employees will be able to wear jeans again for the cause. Commissioner Lewis noted she was approached about continuing the fundraising program of wearing jeans with the red or blue top through the end of December with the same conditions in honor of the season and WPSL Christmas Kids. 2. Transportation Association Marketing Awards Stefanie Myers introduced St. Lucie County Community Services Transit Coordinator Corine Williams who provided background information on the most recent awards they have received from the Public Transit Association. She recognized staff members Stefanie Myers, Carlene Ritchie, GIS Staff - Joyce Braun and Janet Merkt, Council on Aging Community Transit and students from IRSC Capstone Digital Design class. She provided examples of the award items for the Commissioners to view and listed the awards received at the event: 1st Place - Printed Collateral (Stanchion or Display Case); she talked about the E-Coordinator, an electronic marketing piece that was sent out which talks about all things related to transportation and other efforts relating to social services. There is also a coordination group named Transportation Coordination Network (TCN) who they provide updates to regarding things that are happening in St. Lucie County on a regular basis. She stated this was also one of the awards they were recognized for at the event. She then talked about the rider guide and food map which is an overlay which allows people to see how close they are to the nearest fixed route so they can walk or take a bus to the nearest location to receive the services they need. All contact information is included in the guide. She thanked the Board by presenting them with the awards. Ms. Myers noted they will be on the dais for viewing and staff will then return them to the Community Services offices should anyone wish to view them at a later date. 3 1 P a g E Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM 3. Recognition of Students Enrolled in IRSC's Capstone Program (Public Administration Degree Program) Deputy Administrator and Corine Williams provided background information on IRSC's Capstone Program. Ms. Williams has forged a partnership with the Indian River State College (IRSC) Public Administration Department (PA) to provide hands-on learning opportunities for graduating students. The IRSC PA department lead director requested the continuation of this partnership with five capstone students. Under the direction of Deputy County Administrator, the previous year's program was modified, allowing students to select from one of six modules depending on their area of interest. The modules were comprised of various departments with common functionality: - County Administration and Support Services - Legislative and Legal Affairs - Human Services (2 students) - Public Safety and Communications (2 students) - Public Works and Parks & Recreation (1 student) - Planning/Environmental Resources The five participating students selected a module and were assigned a project by the Department Director or Division Manager to complete in collaboration with County staff. The project assignments are as follows: Module: Human Services Students: Edlene Frederic-Kaeiser & Wendy Urena-Zuniga Project: Transportation Resource Guide Module: Public Safety Students: Richard "Kyle" Cocchia & Christopher Prieto Project: Emergency Planning for Asst. Living Facilities Module: Parks & Recreation Students: Matthew Campbell Project: Golf Course Needs Assessment Ms. Williams introduced the students and provided the student project handouts to Board Members as listed above. She thanked county staff members Ed Matthews, Laurie Waldie, Don West, Beth Ryder and Jack Southard for their assistance with the student's efforts. She recognized the Dean Barry who worked closely with Dr. Donahue to make sure the Capstone Program was successful. IRSC Dean Barry asked the audience to give the students a round of applause for their efforts and thanked the Board, Deputy County Administrator and Ms. Williams for their commitment to the students, helping the college and the partnership together as well as to the rest of the 4 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM Administration for opening the doors and allowing them to share how the County works and what they do. He then provided additional background information on the Capstone program and IRSC and how the experience will apply to their future careers. RESULT: DISCUSSION 4. Cooperative Extension: Annual Christmas Remembrance — Sue Munyan and the 4-H Clubs will make their annual Christmas Remembrance Presentation to the Board. Representatives from the following 4-H clubs presented gifts to the Commissioners and provided an update on their yearly civic activities and accomplishments: - Rocking Horse - The Porkers - Show Stoppers - Turn-n-Burn - Research Coast Florida Junior Association of Science - Midnight Riders - Paws-n-Claws - Beef Builders - Rooters - Jitters and Critters - Everything Under the Sun (formerly known as Equinox) - Star Bright Dog Obedience - Goofy Grapefruit - Spurs-n-Stuff - Happy Hams - Hog Huggers - Southern Swines - Clover St. Lucie County 4-H Extension Agent Sue Munyan addressed the Board regarding the 4-H Clubs and recognized the adult volunteers who have donated over 14,000 hours to the program which translates to a value over $300,000. She spoke about the 4-H'ers work and accomplishments while thanking the 4-H families also for the time and energy they invest in the participants and programs. She thanked the Board for recognizing 4-H develops individuals as well as productive citizens. Commissioner Lewis asked for a round of applause from the audience and remarked on the growth of the group. She stated the growth is a testimony to what is going on in St. Lucie County, there are so many people working to bring the young folks forward noting it does her heart good to see it. They hear so much of the bad things in this world, this is the good news and she wishes they had more coverage. She thanked Ms. Munyan, the volunteers and the leaders for investing all their time in the programs. Commissioner Dzadovsky suggested they do a "Where are They Now" segment on St. Lucie TV and take some of the former 4-Her's who have come through over the years and show how it 5 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM works. Go back, find some of them and see what they are doing. Ms. Munyan commented that she loved the idea. Commissioner Hutchinson commented to the senior participants who stated this was their last year in the program, she has enjoyed watching you grow up. Each year as you come forward through the chambers she is filled with pride, noting the investment in children is the best investment St. Lucie County can make. She thanked each of the participants. She told the younger kids in the room they have some big shoes to fill. People will be looking at them to do the same thing as far as coming forward and showing all the things you have done throughout the year and as Commissioner Lewis said, this is the good thing, the thing that doesn't get enough attention. She noted this meeting was her favorite meeting of the year, like Christmas in the Chambers. To the parents, having been there and done that, and now watching her grandchildren doing the same thing, hats off to each of you. Its a lot of time, a lot of effort and you are doing a great job, you've done some amazing work with your children. Commissioner Johnson congratulated everyone stating he sees the young people coming forward who have grown and achieved a sense of confidence and relationship that has been developed in the 4-H Program. He stated he likes their leadership skills learned in the program but most of all he likes their ability to volunteer and give your time and do fundraisers and give money back to other people who are probably a little less fortunate than others. He called them great leaders of the day and tomorrow, they love them, appreciate them stating the word "unity" in the word "community", always speaks because you get the job done. Commissioner Mowery remarked how great the food was he was given by the groups stating how moved he was by some of the comments by the participants who are in their last year had made. He thanked them all for what they do stating they love what they are doing. The Board recessed at 6:49 P.M. for a short break and reconvened at 7:03 P.M. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Chris Dzadovsky, Frannie Hutchinson, Tod Mowery ABSENT: Kim Johnson A. WARRANTS Warrant List Numbers 59, 7 & 8 B. ADMINISTRATION 6 1 P a - Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM St. Lucie County Legislative Issue Request- State Support for the Life Sciences in Florida C. COUNTY ATTORNEY There are no items scheduled. D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 Grant - Acceptance of Grant 2. FY15 Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Block Grant - Acceptance of Joint Participation Agreement 3. Grant Acceptance - FDOT Service Development Grant for New Lakewood Park Bus Route (from St. Lucie County to Oslo Road in Indian River County) 4. Approval of Budget Resolution - FDOT Service Development Grant for New Lakewood Park Bus Route 5. FY 2015 Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Block Grant 6. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 Grant 7. Bid Award of the East/West Dunbrooke Canal Regrading Project E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Habitat Management Assistance Funding I:��ail►OeP�:Z��liI:Z�I�� 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 7 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM 1. Clerk's Office Renovations at St. Lucie West Courthouse Annex 2. Second Amendment to DiMichelli Concession & Catering Agreement K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES There are no items scheduled. L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS There are no items scheduled. M. PUBLIC WORKS There are no items scheduled. N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE There are no items scheduled. O. SOLID WASTE There are no items scheduled. P. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled. Q. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION There are no items scheduled. R. UTILITIES There are no items scheduled. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. UTILITIES 1. Amending Certain Rates, Fees and Charges for the SLC South Hutchinson Island District Wastewater Utility Utilities Director provided a presentation and background information on the proposed resolution noting the below adjustments to the South Hutchinson Island District (SHI) Wastewater District's rates, fees and charges: 1. Reduce the Convenience Fee from the current charge of $4.00 to $2.25. This fee is charged when a customer calls to make a utility payment using their credit card. Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM 2. Increase the Premises Visit - After Hours Fee from the current charge of $98.00 to $101.00. This fee is charged when a customer requests a Utility Technician for a premise visit due to an "emergency" after Utility Office hours and the problem is on the customer's side of the service. This increase is due to the indexing of overtime charges by our contract operator. 3. Reduce the Developer Agreement Fee to $4,820.00 from $5,820.00 to be in line with the previously reduced St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District Developer Agreement Fee. Staff recommended Board approval to amend certain rates, fees and charges for the SLC South Hutchinson Island District Wastewater Utility. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 2. Amend Certain Rates, Fees and Charges for the St. Lucie County Water & Sewer District (North County) Utilities Director provided a presentation and background information regarding the proposed resolution stating upon review of the Utility Rates, Fees and Charges, the Utility District is proposing adjustments to the rates, fees and charges for the Water & Sewer District. The below adjustments are being requested for approval: 1. Reduce the Convenience Fee from the current charge of $4.00 to $2.25. This fee is charged when a customer calls to make a utility payment using their credit card. 2. Increase the Premises Visit - After Hours Fee from the current charge of $98.00 to $101.00. This fee is charged when a customer requests a Utility Technician for a premise visit due to an "emergency" after Utility Office hours and the problem is on the customer's side of the service. This increase is due to the indexing of overtime charges by our contract operator. 3. Remove the fourth tier of the Water Consumption Charge for Business/Commercial. Currently there are four (4) tiers used to calculate the charge for water usage per 1,000 gallons. The highest, or fourth one for consumption of "15,001 and above" at $6.43 will be eliminated. The third tier will be changed from "10,001 to 15,000" at $5.58 to now be "10,000 and above" at $5.58 per 1,000 gallons. This will assist the businesses that are not able to reduce their water usage using conservation efforts due to the nature of their business. She noted the first two fees were adopted by Resolution 12-175 and the third charge by Resolution 13-079. They will be adjusted and adopted under one rate, fees and charges resolution. a Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM Staff recommended Board approval to amend certain rates, fees and charges for the St. Lucie County Water & Sewer District. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery B. PUBLIC WORKS Noa Street MSBU - Final Assessment Resolution MSBU Project Manager provided a presentation and background information on the proposed Noa Street MSBU resolution. She outlined the final resolution points as follows: - Determine benefit - Ratify and confirm the Initial Assessment Resolution - Approve the assessment roll - Impose assessments - Provide the method for collection PUBLIC COMMENT: Samuel Durham, 5800 Melville Rd, Fort Pierce - Asked staff why the cost was so much higher than that of a family member in Indian River Estates across the road for the same type of hook up stating it was 400% higher for property owners in his location to have the hook up installed. Staff explained the costs in Indian River Estates was actually higher not lower. Commissioner Lewis explained the difference between a "hook up" and an "assessment." Mr. Durham agreed he was referring to the actual hook up, not the assessment and asked what the cost would be for that hook up. Commissioner Dzadovsky stated that cost is something you would negotiate with a plumber. He also suggested he and the other homeowners contact a reputable plumber and negotiate a bulk price for multiple hook ups as they finish the project. Staff recommended Board approval of the Noa Street MSBU Final Assessment Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 101Page Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery X. REGULAR AGENDA A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Major Adjustment to Major Site Plan - Harbor Town RV and Resort of the Treasure Coast Planning Division Senior Planner provided background information on the proposed resolution noting the change is in keeping with the intent of the Impact Fee ordinances and recognizes the unique circumstances of this development type. Staff recommended Board adopt a Resolution granting approval for a Major Adjustment to Major Site Plan known as Harbor Town RV and Resort of the Treasure Coast. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery all 34rav elll10 Harbor Town Marina Dredging Agreement Director of Public Works provided a presentation and background information on the request for approval of the resolution and agreement noting the County does not intend to dredge the area anytime in the future as well as the benefit to the county. He stated they feel the partnership represents a benefit both to the public in that they are removing the harmful muck sediment and to the Marina so it's a good opportunity for a Public/Private partnership. He noted the County will require Harbor Town to sign a hold harmless agreement to be able to use the County permits to accomplish their dredging. Harbor Town will be responsible to amend the County permits and coordinate with the regulatory agencies. Disposal of the muck sediments will be the responsibility of Harbor Town. The County will require Harbor Town to provide for our Dredging Consultant DMC Engineering, to monitor the work and ensure the work is in compliance with the County's permits. Staff introduced the representative for Harbor Town who is assisting them with the permitting process, Ms. Dana Small and invited questions from the Board. Commissioner Hutchinson congratulated staff on putting together the program for the Public/Private partnership stating it was a job well done. Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM Commissioner Dzadovsky stated he had spoken with the applicant's representative and he wanted to confirm that it was clear they are responsible for conducting "double turbidity curtains" for the project. Ms. Small confirmed they are willing to take that action. Commissioner Dzadovsky voted against the agreement noting objections stated in the previous meeting. Staff recommended Board approval of the attached agreement with Harbor Town Marina to allow for use of the Taylor Creek Dredging permits; and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 11 MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson, Frannie Hutchinson, Tod Mowery NAYS: Chris Dzadovsky XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. 2. County offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2014 and Friday, December 26, 2014 to observe Christmas. 3. County offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2015 to observe New Years. XII. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 12 1 Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2014 6:00 PM I AaulaA�.wis, Dis rict No. 3, Chair 12/ i J _ l 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. 13 1 P a g