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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05.07.2013S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A OEM — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BOCC Regular Meeting May 7, 2013 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 8:02 PM Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Attendee Name I Status Arrived Tod Mowery District No. 2, Chair Present Frannie Hutchinson District No. 4, Vice -Chair Present Chris Dzadovsky District No. 1 Present Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 Present Kim Johnson District No. 5 Present Faye Outlaw County Administrator, ICMA-CM Present Bob Bentkofsky Assistant County Administrator Present Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present Laurie Waldie Utilities Services Division Director Present Mark Satterlee Planning & Dev Director Present Tara Raymore Director of Human Resources Present Kelly Phelan Recording Secretary Present Generated 21412014 6:49 PM BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III 111►Lei 1X.1/eli•11aa:Z9101W_10 MITI Ius] ►[.l-1aaMoJ►%ll RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4, Vice -Chair AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson MOTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Board of County Commissioners - BOCC Regular Meeting - Apr 2, 2013 6:00 PM 2. Adoption of a proclamation designating the month of May 2013 as "National Community Action Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Barbara Felton, Vice Chair of the Treasure Coast Community Action Agency Advisory Board was present to accept the proclamation. She spoke about the services offered by the agency and those who have been helped by those programs and thanked the Board for their support. 3. Adoption of a proclamation designating the week of May 18, 2013 through May 24, 2013 as "National Safe Boating Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Commander Joe Walsh, USCG Auxiliary and Dave McCullouth were present to accept the proclamation. Joe Walsh talked about the services they provide such as boating safety and environmental protection. 4. Adoption of a resolution proclaiming the week of May 12-18, 2013 as "Law Enforcement Week" and designating May 15, 2013 as "Law Enforcement Memorial Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Chief Garry Wilson, SLC Sheriff was present to accept the proclamation. He thanked the Board, talked about the recent loss of Gary Morales and extended an invitation to the public to attend the upcoming memorial services. 5. Adoption of a resolution proclaiming the week of May 6-12, 2013 as "St. Lucie County Correction Officer's Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Chief Garry Wilson, SLC Sheriff and Major Patrick Tighe, SLC Sheriff were both present to accept the proclamation. Commissioner Mowery talked about Saint Lucie County's Recidivism rate. Major Patrick Tighe commended the Commissioners and the Sheriff for their support. He stated that the inmates are treated with dignity and respect and went on to discuss the programs available at the jail. 2 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM 6. Adoption of a resolution proclaiming May 1, 2013 as "Law Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Jim Walker, Attorney, was present to accept the proclamation. He thanked the Board on behalf of the Saint Lucie County Bar Association, Trustees of the Rubert J. Smith Law Library and the Friends of the Rubert J. Smith Law Library. He quoted Abraham Lincoln and asked that the Board keep up the good work on behalf of the citizens of St. Lucie County. 7. Adoption of a resolution proclaiming May 4-12, 2013 as "Travel and Tourism Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Charlotte Bierley, Manager of Tourism and Venues and Commissioner Dzadovsky were present to accept the proclamation. Charlotte Bierley thanked the Board and highlighted some of the things that make St. Lucie County special. 8. Adoption of a resolution honoring Jane Murray Brooks. Dickie Brooks was present with her family to accept the proclamation. She thanked the Board for recognizing her mother's efforts. 9. Adoption of a resolution proclaiming April 21-27, 2013 as "Crime Victims Rights Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Chief Garry Wilson, SLC Sheriff was present to accept the proclamation on behalf of all the victim's advocates who do so much with very little recognition. 10. Adoption of a resolution proclaiming the month of May 2013 as "Foster Care Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Kathryn Hensley, Hibiscus Children's Center and Janet Steward, Hibiscus Children's Center were both present to accept the proclamation. Janet Steward talked about foster families and the need for more foster homes. Kathryn Hensley talked about the recent wins in the legislature and how those changes will affect foster children. IV. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation - by Diane Almodlvar of Wreath Across America Diane Almodlvar, George Gray and Mike Durapa, Wreathes Across America, were all present to accept the proclamation. Diane Almodlvar talked about the Wreaths Across America program that places wreaths on the graves of our veterans. She thanked the Board and invited the public to their next service. Commissioner Mowery commented on the service he attended. 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM Commissioner Dzadovsky asked how people can participate or reach them if they are interested in sponsorship or donations. Diane Almodlvar responded with her contact information and explained how to reach their group and how people can participate. Commissioner Hutchinson expressed her thanks to Diane Almodlvar and stated that she has single handedly grown this program in St. Lucie County. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Patterson, Saint Lucie County Resident and Chairman of the Saint Lucie County Republican Party, read a resolution that was recently passed by the Saint Lucie County Republican Executive Committee to oppose the passing of Southeast Regional Visioning Project (750) and oppose the United Nations Agenda 21. Mark Gotz, 154 NW Magnolia Lakes Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL, addressed the Board in opposition of the 750 plan. Phillis Frye, 275 Date Palm Road, Vero Beach, FL addressed the Board in opposition of the 750 plan on behalf of the American Coalition for Property Rights and requested that the Board opt out of the plan. Kevin Stinette, St. Lucie County Resident, addressed the Board regarding the conservation alliance and thanked the Board for recognizing Jane Brooks and those who promote the assets that bring value to our County. George Baker, Port St. Lucie Resident, addressed the Board regarding his concerns including recent newspaper articles, transparency, and the risk of fires and crime at the port. He also talked about the jail facility and public comments at the meetings. Commissioner Mowery expressed to Mr. Baker that the Board always appreciates his comments. Howard Fein, 2601 N. US 1, Fort Pierce, addressed the Board regarding sustainability and prosperity in Saint Lucie County and provided a handout entitled "Sustainable Treasure Coast" that was filed with the Clerk. Roland O'Brian 21 Villa De Norte, Fort Pierce, FL, addressed the Board in opposition of the 750 plan. John Arena, Fort Pierce Resident, addressed the Board regarding pollution, the lagoon and the decline of oak trees. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Item VIB2 was pulled from the consent agenda and moved to the regular agenda for separate discussion. 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson A. WARRANTS 1. Warrants List 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. A Resolution amending the St. Lucie County manual of purchasing regulations by amending section 14 - vendor performance evaluations and debarment 2. Moved to the Regular Agenda 3. Approve Siemens Master Equipment and Products Agreement for Drug Screening Operations in Okeechobee, Florida 4. Approve Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. Easy Access four (4) year Agreement for the St. Lucie Drug Screening Lab 5. 25' Right -of -Way on South Jenkins Road - Smirna Pentecostal Council of Churches, Inc. - 3115 South Jenkins Road 6. Midway Road Improvement Project - South 25th Street to Selvitz Road 7. Revocable License Agreement - 105 and 107 Sandalwood Drive - Sandalwood Estates - South of Orange Avenue - East of Hartman Road 8. "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - Wescott Groves, Inc. - Orange Avenue - West of Minute Maid Road 9. Revised Request for Proposals - Property Assessed Clean Energy Program - Taxable Special Assessment Line of Credit and Taxable Special Assessment Term Loans C. ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 D. COMMUNITY SERVICES 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM 1. Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHL Atlanta) Registration Application 2. State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Water/Sewer Assistance Mortgage Satisfaction 3. Reject and Re -Bid of Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2 4. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) 1 E. COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Request for approval for usage of the Court Innovations Fund in the amount of $304,500 to assist in the purchase of the Mentis aiSmartBench Judicial Viewer System. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Corizon Inmate Health Care Invoice No. CZN000012586 H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT BUDGET There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 J. PARKS, RECREATION, & FACILITIES There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Taxiway D-1 Realignment Design, Bid, and Award Services L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 M. PUBLIC WORKS 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM 1. New Port Entrance - 2nd Street 2. Kings Highway & Indrio Rd. Right of Way Acquisition 3. Midway Road (Selvitz Road to 25th Street) 4. 2013 Rate Schedule Amendment 5. St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 6. White City Drainage Citrus & Saeger - Phase 1 N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE 1. Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2013 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. 2. Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2013 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant. O. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 � :L1► (,� Z�] :� L� � [�I ► � � �e1► I ► I I ► [�%] :Z�1eL I t�e� � [�I There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. An Ordinance relating to St. Lucie county, Florida, to encourage economic development in the county; establishing an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation for Investment Casting Specialists of Florida, LLC, 3095 Oleander Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida, a new business; providing the amount of revenue available from ad valorem tax sources for the fiscal year 2014 and the amount of estimated revenue from the current fiscal year which would be lost because of the exemption granted to investment casting specialists of Florida, LLC; providing an expiration date of the exemption from the date on board adoption of this Ordinance; providing a finding that Investment Casting Specialists of Florida, LLC meets the definition of a new business; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date. The County Attorney addressed the Board and provided background regarding the proposed ordinance and advised that Board that staff recommends adoption of the ordinance. 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM B. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4, Vice -Chair AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Land Development Code Text Amendment Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District Section 4.12.05, Permitted Zoning and Rezoning Staff made a presentation (filed with the Clerk) that provided background on the proposed ordinance and asked that the Board authorize the second hearing for the meeting scheduled on May 21, 2013 at 9:00 am. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked for clarification regarding a waiver for the trails and road system. Staff responded that there is a provision in the re -zoning section that would require development in the overlay district to comply with the road and trail system. She explained the provision and waiver process in detail. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked how that would affect the Greenways and Trails process that they have been working on. Staff responded that connections through this area will be important as roadways go in and that would be one of the items to be discussed if a waiver comes before the Board. Commissioner Dzadovsky stated that moving forward they need to be somewhat specific in that a consideration of a waiver may happen but the goal of Greenways and Trails is still there. He discussed the need for walkways for safety reasons and bike paths as well. The County Attorney advised the Board that a vote is not necessary. The Board authorized the second hearing for the meeting to be held on May 21, 2013 at 9:00 am. RESULT: 1ST READING APPROVED Next: 5/21/2013 9:00 AM 2. Adoption hearing for a large-scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (FLUMA) for seven County -owned parcels within the Airport Overlay Zone Staff made a presentation (filed with the Clerk) for both items VIIB2 and VIIB3 concurrently. Staff provided background on the proposed ordinance and Future Land Use Map Amendment to bring the property into conformance with the airport master plan and overlay zone. 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson 3. Rezoning for 114 County -owned parcels located within the Airport Overlay Zone. Staff made a presentation (filed with the Clerk) for both items VII132 and VII133 concurrently. Staff provided background on the proposed ordinance and Future Land Use Map Amendment to bring the property into conformance with the airport master plan and overlay zone. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson 4. Future Land Use Map Amendment (FLUMA) for a 36-acre County -owned parcel within Lakewood Park Regional Park Staff made a presentation (filed with the Clerk) for both item VIIB4 and VII135 concurrently. Staff provided background on the proposed ordinance amendment and re -zoning to bring the future land use and zoning of the property into consistency with its existing active recreational use. Staff recommends approval. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson 5. Rezoning for a 36-acre County -owned parcel within Lakewood Park Regional Park. Staff made a presentation (filed with the Clerk) for both item VII134 and VII135 concurrently. Staff provided background on the proposed ordinance amendment and re -zoning to bring the future land use and zoning of the property into consistency with its existing active recreational use. Staff recommends approval. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson VIII. REGULAR AGENDA 1. P13-011 - Application for Voluntary Annexation - City of Port St. Lucie McCarty Ranch The County Attorney provided background regarding initiating conflict resolution over the proposed annexation of the City of Port St. Lucie McCarty Ranch. 9 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM Commissioner Hutchison requested that a map of the site be displayed for the public. The Planning and Development Director provided a map and demonstrated where the boundaries of the parcel were located. He explained that staff did not feel that it met the requirements for annexation under the statutes. Commissioner Dzadovsky reminded the Board of the challenges regarding the recent Beau Rivage annexation. He suggested moving forward to maintain our position and then have conversations with colleagues and address any issues as it can be rescinded anytime. Commissioner Mowery discussed the speed at which things have taken place as well as the unanswered questions and he feels staff is taking the appropriate actions. Commissioner Hutchinson commented that she hopes that this is not being looked upon as being adversarial with the city as we have built on that relationship. She hopes it is looked on as an opportunity to have some questions answered and continue to have a partnership attitude. Commissioner Mowery stated that the County Administrator and the Interim City Manager have already met and discussed some of these aspects. Commissioner Johnson commented that they do have a committed working relationship with the City of Port St. Lucie and the City of Fort Pierce and he wants to give them their opportunity to have their say. Commissioner Lewis discussed the conflict resolution process and what it provides fo r. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson There are no items scheduled for May 7, 2013 2. Non -Agenda Item 1. Motion to: Request Ratification of Appointment to the Library Advisory Board Commissioner Dzadovsky asked for ratification of his appointment of Jewel Armstrong Player to the Library Advisory Board. 10 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson 3. Non -Agenda Item 1. Motion to: Request Ratification of Appointment to the Historical Commission Commissioner Lewis asked for ratification of her appointment of Kara Wood to the Historical Commission. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Mowery talked about an upcoming grand opening event for Renegade Aircraft at the Airport. Commissioner Dzadovsky thanked the Roundtable of St. Lucie and all of those who supported Phil Chalmers Event coming to St. Lucie County. He thanked the Board for their support, staff at the Fenn Center and all of the other agencies involved. Commissioner Johnson thanked Commissioner Dzadovsky for getting Phil Chalmers to come to St. Lucie County. Commissioner Mowery talked about statistics as they relate to housing. Port St. Lucie had their best months in January through April both individually and collectively for building permits and housing statistics. Business licenses are up 110% and foreclosures have greatly diminished. He said that we are seeing some really positive signs. Commissioner Dzadovsky commented on home values. Commissioner Mowery said that the single family median home price last year was $111,000 and we are now at $126,000 a year later so we all seeing the values increase. Commissioner Hutchinson talked about Workforce Development and the job fair results. They tripled the amount of vendors compared to last year and many people were hired on the spot so it looks like things are coming back. BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:00 PM 1. The Master Gardeners Spring into Gardening Festival will be held on Saturday, May 11th 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. 2. County offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 to observe Memorial Day. 3. The Board of County Commissioners Informal Meeting scheduled on June 11th has been canceled. 4. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the 2013 Strategic Planning Session June 12th thru 14th at the Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 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. 12 1