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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12.16.2014S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting December 16, 2014 Convened: 9:00 AM Adjourned: 10:30 AM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by District No. 3, Chair Paula A. Lewis Attendee Name I Title Status Arrived District No. 3, Chair Present 9:00 AM District No. 5, Vice -Chair Present 9:00 AM District No. 1 _ Present 9:00 AM District No. 4 Present 9:00 AM Paula A. Lewis Kim Johnson Chris Dzadovsky Frannie Hutchinson Tod Mowery District No. 2 Present 9:00 AM Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present 9:00 AM Howard Tipton Administrator Present 9:00 AM Bob Bentkofsky Deputy Administrator 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 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 Director Present 9:00 AM Kelly Phelan Executive Assistant to the County Administrator Present 9:00 AM Sue Korunow Clerk to the Board Present 9:00 AM Generated 112112015 4:24 PM Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Board of County Commissioners minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, December 02, 2014 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery V. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing items) St. Lucie County Resident Annette Brown came to discuss the topic of Domestic Violence. She stated she had been a victim of domestic violence and when it took place, she decided to take a stance against the act and file a restraining order with the Sheriff's Department. When she did so, she found it was a topic no one wanted to talk about, so she decided she would take it from behind closed doors and bring it out in the open so people could stand up against the crime. She decided to organize an event in October and contacted The Commissioners requesting their attendance in support of her stand against domestic violence. She mentioned she and Commissioner Mowery had participated in a live remote broadcast discussing domestic violence. Approximately 150 concerned citizens and several other Commissioners spoke and provided statistics on domestic violence. She provided St. Lucie County statistics on the crime noting she is now a certified advocate in the community and is here to sound the alarm against domestic violence. VI. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL 1. Proclamation - Recognition of Former Planning Manager David P. Kelly and his Contributions to the Environmentally Significant Lands Program Commissioner Lewis presented Susan Kelly, wife of David P. Kelly with a Proclamation Recognizing his contributions to improving the quality of life in St. Lucie County. Mrs. Kelly provided pictures of a poster showing a drawing of the gazebo and map of the R.E. Becker Preserve where the gazebo will be placed in memory of Mr. Kelly that was give at Mr. Kelly's celebration of life to the Board. She introduced people who had either worked with David or were family/friends with him and were at the meeting to support her as she received the proclamation. Commissioners Johnson and Lewis both expressed their fond feelings for Mr. Kelly and how much they respected him and enjoyed working with him and will miss him. 2 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM At this time a member of the audience, a friend and colleague of David Kelly came forward to speak on his experiences with Mr. Kelly and how much he respected him, how much of an impact he had on his life as well as the lives of those around him. He talked about the environmental impact his efforts have made in the County and how his efforts helped to improve life. He told several work and personal stories and thanked the Board for allowing him to share his memories of David with them. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 2. Proclamation - Honoring Steven J. Fousek for his faithful and dedicated service to the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida and for his outstanding citizenship through his major contributions to preserving St. Lucie County's natural areas by dedicating and naming Paleo Preserve as the "Steven J. Fousek Natural Area" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Commissioner Lewis asked the Board to join her as she presented Steven "Steve" Fousek with a resolution which honored him by dedicating and naming Paleo Preserve as the "Steven J. Fousek Natural Area" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Mr. Fousek spoke on how it's been a joint effort, not something he alone has done. He mentioned all the others who had assisted in making things happen and thanked the Board for the honor. Commissioner Lewis read comments from Commissioner Cliff Barnes who was unable to do so himself. His letter offered high praise for Mr. Fousek's work and his person. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 3. Proclamation - Proclaiming the month of January 2015 as "NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida Commissioner Lewis presented Big Brothers/Big Sisters Volunteer Recruiter Sabrina Seme with the Proclamation. She provided background information on the program noting they currently have more than 200 children waiting to receive mentors. She stated this recognition will help bring attention to the need for more mentors in the community and asked the members of local government and the community at large to think about the children they currently have waiting to receive a mentor. She asked that they use this month as an opportunity to sign up and become a mentor for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and become more involved in their community. 3 1 P a g E Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery VII. PRESENTATIONS There are no items scheduled. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery ADDITIONAL COMMENTS BY CHAIR Commissioner Lewis announced several changes to the Agenda at this time prior to taking the vote for the Consent Agenda. Those changes were as follows: ADD ON TO THE AGENDA: - IXB. Public Hearings - Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District TLDC MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: - IXA3. County Attorney - Request for an Order to demolish the unsafe structure at 5138 Margaret Ann Lane, Fort Pierce, FL (Previously Item #VIII-C1 under Consent) ADDITIONAL BACKUP ADDED: XA6. Administration - Planning and Zoning Commission At -Large Committee ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA: Commissioner Mowery would like to ratify his appointment of Brad Curry to the Code Enforcement as part of the Consent Agenda. A. WARRANTS Warrant List Numbers 59, 7, 8, 9 & 10 B. ADMINISTRATION 4 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM There are no items scheduled. C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. This item was moved to Public Hearings- Item IX-A3 2. Request for an Order, pursuant to Article VII, Division 2 (Unsafe Buildings and Structures) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, to demolish the unsafe structure at 2706 Essex Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 3. Amendment to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) for Managed Services - Silver Plan between the 19th Judicial Circuit Court and Computer Network Services 4. Interlocal Agreement with Tax Collector - Noa Street MSBU 5. Donation of Portion of Parcel ID 2314-131-0000-000-3 (Parcel 128) to Florida Department of Transportation - Kings Highway and Picos Road 6. Treasure Coast Crime Stopper's Agreement Letter f • I ►& LPL I I I W&I 4 :Avi 14 *1 1. Housing Rehabilitation Assistance - Mortgage Satisfaction 2. HOME Investment Partnerships Program - Community Housing Development Organization Agreement E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. �4i<1�I100Z11 140111011111.1*1911J.To*1 There are no items scheduled. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Corizon Inmate Health Care - FY 2014 Invoice 2. Interim HR Director - Authorization to Hire Above the Midpoint of Paygrade 3. District 1 Executive Aide - Proposed Salary for New Hire H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES 5 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM 1. Wesley's Island (SL-17) Habitat Enhancement Agreement 2. Grant Acceptance for Harbor Branch Marsh Restoration I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Fixed Asset Inventory - Property Record Removal J. PARKS, RECREATION, & FACILITIES 1. LED Roadside Signage for the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds 2. Waiver of Fairgrounds Facility Rental Fees for the 5th Annual Adams Ranch Rodeo 3. Waiver of Fairgrounds Facility Rental Fees for the Save the Chimps "Chimpathon" Event 4. Phase I & II of the Arena Fans at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds - Authorization to Use Park Impact Fee Funds K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Airport Hanger and Office Sublease - Between Florida Air Recovery & Fort Pierce FBO, LLC 2. Airport Hangar and Office Sub -lease between Aviation Maintenance Professionals, LLC and Fort Pierce FBO, LLC L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS 1. Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement with Florida Power & Light 2. Approval of the FY 14-15 the Emergency Medical Services Grant Application (State of Florida, Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services) 3. Xerox Maintenance Contract Amendment No. 8 , LTA 21114101ViT11191.1,0 There are no items scheduled. N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE Acceptance of the 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Countywide Grant O. SOLID WASTE There are no items scheduled. P. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS 6 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM 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. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Ordinance Amending Reporting Requirements of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Assistant County Attorney provided background information on the proposed ordinance stating Proposed Ordinance No. 14-25 would amend Section 22-95 to correspond to the statutory provision as discussed. Staff recommended the Board approve the ordinance and authorize the Chair to sign the ordinance. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 2. Porpoise Beach Access - Exchange for Alternate Beach Access Property County Attorney provided background information on the proposed property exchange then reviewed the five (5) conditions the exchange is subject to as follows: 1. The County obtaining a Title Insurance Commitment and Policy that insures title to PART A and PART B to be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. 2. The County obtaining a Boundary Survey of PART A certified to the County and the title insurer issuing the Commitment and Policy referenced in Paragraph 1a which survey reflects no easements or encroachments. 3. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of PART A certified to the County which reflects no evidence of hazardous waste contamination on PART A. 7 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM 4. The County conveying PART B to DREW K. RUSS by County Deed in recordable form, reserving a Perpetual Easement for future Fort Pierce Beach Nourishment projects. 5. The County and the City of Fort Pierce executing a Donation Agreement which Agreement provides for the County to convey the property described in PART A to the City of Fort Pierce for expansion of the City's Porpoise Beach Access. The Deed will contain a reverter clause in the event the City does not construct public access improvements on the property described in PART A within five (5) years from the date of the Deed. Staff recommended the Board determine if it wishes to exchange the proposed property and, if the Board authorizes the exchange of the proposed property, approve the Resolution as drafted and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5, Vice -Chair AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery 3. Request for an Order, pursuant to Article VII, Division 2 (Unsafe Buildings and Structures) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, to demolish the unsafe structure at 5138 Margaret Ann Lane, Fort Pierce, FL Assistant County Attorney provided background information on the proposed demolition structure noting the property is abandoned and taxes have not been paid since 2011. Staff recommended the Board give the Code Enforcement Department permission to proceed to use the lowest bidder to demolish the structure and clean the property of all junk, trash and debris, secure or remove the swimming pool and place a lien on the property for all costs payable to St. Lucie County. Commissioner Hutchinson stated her preference would be to remove the pool for to safety reasons on the property. Commissioner Dzadovsky and Mowery stated they both saw the value in keeping the pool if it is good shape it would help sell the property in the long-term. Staff confirmed the pool was in good repair and worth salvaging if the Board wished to do so and the normal covering used to secure the pool would be solid outdoor -grade wood which would not be easily accessed. After discussion on both sides It was moved by Commissioner Dzadovsky, seconded by Commissioner Mowery, to move forward with securing the swimming pool, have Code Enforcement monitor it and if neighbors bring challenges or issues forward regarding it 8 1 P a g e Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM 10 the Board can revisit it at that time, and; upon roll call, Commissioners Lewis, Dzadovsky and Mowery voted in favor; Commissioners Hutchinson and Johnson voted against it, the motion carried with a majority vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 21 MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 AYES: Paula A. Lewis, Chris Dzadovsky, Tod Mowery NAYS: Kim Johnson, Frannie Hutchinson B. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Ordinance - Text Amendment to the Land Development Code - Section 4.12.00 Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District - 2nd Reading Planning Manager provided the history on the Jenkins Road Interchange and a presentation on the existing text with the changes involved in the amendment being proposed. Those changes were the result of a workshop held by Planning and Zoning in June where the consensus was as follows: Move forward with a text amendment removing portions of Section 4.12.00 Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District. Sub- sections pertaining to the right-of-way dedications and road and trail systems will remain. Staff requested permission to schedule the second and final public hearing for Tuesday, January 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard. RESULT: 1ST READING APPROVED Next: 1/6/2015 6:00 PM REGULAR AGENDA A. ADMINISTRATION Discussion on the pool of applicants and a note that some may not be best suited for the Committee/Board they are being placed on was raised. Further discussion asked the question of where and what manner the openings were being advertised in was noted. Executive Assistant to the County Administrator provided details on how they currently advertise the openings and at that time it was suggested they perhaps try to reach out to other entities such as the Homeowners Association, Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce. It was noted the Homeowners Association has their own email blast system and could disseminate the information to their members which would be very helpful in getting the word out. It was also mentioned that perhaps a commercial on SLCTV advertising the openings with full descriptions with time commitments for the specific Committee/Board be listed also in order to provide the public with more information they felt the other advertising methods should include this information as well. 9 1 P a g E Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM It was suggested a deadline be placed on when they will decide to vote no matter the number of applications received so they don't draw the process out and leave Committees/Boards with openings. The Executive Assistant announced that a late application for the Planning and Zoning Commission was submitted by William Smith and asked that it be added to the Planning and Zoning ballet list for consideration. The Board came to a consensus, they would vote on members for the following Committees/Boards: Planning and Zoning, Historical Commission and St. Lucie County Library Board. In regard to the Code Enforcement Board, the Board felt comfortable re -appointing Randy Murdock as the one open position but felt they should hold on the other opening until other applicants were available for review. They agreed to hold voting on the following Committees/Boards: Treasure Coast Health Council and the Central Florida Trade Zone Committee. They also noted Darrell Winfree should be removed from the Historical Committee ballot list as he was appointed by Commissioner Dzadovsky at a previous meeting so the Board was asked to remove him from the voting pool. 1. Treasure Coast Health Council At -Large Committee Appointments Board decided to hold voting until re -advertising the open positions until in receipt of additional applicants for the openings. At that time they will vote to fill the positions. RESULT: DISCUSSION 2. Central Florida Foreign Trade Zone, Inc. At -Large Committee Appointments. Board decided to hold voting until re -advertising the open positions until in receipt of additional applicants for the openings. At that time they will vote to fill the positions. RESULT: DISCUSSION 3. Historical Commission At -Large Committee Appointment The Board voted to appoint Melanie Trewyn to fill the open position with the Historical Commission. Vote tally was as follows: Commissioner Dzadovsky voted for Betty Starke (1) Commissioner Hutchinson voted for Nancy Brewer (1) Commissioner Johnson voted for Frank Chuck Waldron (1) Commissioners Dzadovsky, Lewis and Mowery voted for Melanie Trewyn (3) The County Attorney noted it would be best to have a vote of 3-2 for a single person and with that Commissioner Dzadovsky amended his vote to include Melanie Trewyn; thus making it a 3-2 vote and Ms. Trewyn was elected. 10 1 P a g Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM RESULT: DISCUSSION 4. St. Lucie County Library Board At -Large Committee Appointment The Board voted to appoint Maureen Melvin to fill the open position with the St. Lucie County Library Board. Vote tally was as follows: Commissioners Hutchinson, Johnson, Lewis and Mowery voted for Maureen Melvin (1) Commissioner Dzadovsky voted for Melanie Trewyn (1) RESULT: DISCUSSION 5. Code Enforcement Board At -Large Committee Appointments The Board unanimously voted to reappoint Randy Murdock but hold on filling the remaining open position until additional advertising and possible applicants can be procured. RESULT: DISCUSSION 6. Planning and Zoning Commission, At -Large Committee Appointments The Board voted to reappoint Bobby Hopkins and appoint James Clasby to fill the second opening. Vote tally was as follows: Commissioners Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Lewis and Mowery voted for Bobby Hopkins (4) Commissioners Mowery, Lewis and Hutchinson voted for James Clasby (3) Commissioner Dzadovsky voted for Robert Lowe (1) Commissioner Johnson voted for Charles Grande (1) Commissioner Johnson voted for William Smith (1) RESULT: DISCUSSION B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Project Marie: Proposed Economic Development Incentive Package and Letter of Intent Planning Manager provided the history on Project Marie, an international food distributor who is considering locating a new 55,000 sq. ft. Distribution center in St. Lucie County within the City of Fort Pierce. She provided the statistics, proposed benefits and exemptions as well as the costs involved. Board Members provided explanations on what exemptions and tax abatements mean when pertaining to this type of project in order to clarify and help the general public know the process. Staff recommended Board direct staff to draft a Letter of Intent to offer an Economic Development package to Project Marie for consideration. 111 Page Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM Commissioner Mowery thanked EDC Executive Director Peter Tesch for all his hard work in bringing this type of project to the County. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4 AYES: Lewis, Johnson, Dzadovsky, Hutchinson, Mowery XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Lewis introduced the County's new Intergovernmental Relations Manager Nicole Fogerty to the Board. Commissioner Mowery requested ratification of Brad Curry, his appointee for the Code Enforcement Board. It was moved by Commissioner Dzadovsky, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to appoint Brad Curry to the Code Enforcement Board as Commissioner Mowery's appointee per request for ratification, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. County offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2014 and Friday, December 26, 2014 to observe Christmas. 2. County offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2015 to observe New Years. 3. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on January 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 4. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on January 13, 2015 at 9 am in Conference Room #3. 5. County offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 6. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular Board meeting on January 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 7. All Aboard Florida Crossing Agreements Discussion County Attorney provided the latest information on the All Aboard Florida (AAF) Crossing Agreement Discussion noting confirmation had been received that once 90% plans have been received from AAF for review we will have an additional 60 days for comment. He also noted there will be a Joint Meeting with the Martin and Indian River County Boards regarding AAF but a date has not be set due to some regional issues the other counties are working out. 12 1 Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 9:00 AM XII. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. r AaA�..District wis, No. 3, 4r41216/2014 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. 13 1