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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06.04.2013S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BOCC Regular Meeting June 4, 2013 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 8:54 PM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by District No. 2, Chair Tod Mowery Attendee Name Title 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 Present Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present Edward Matthews Park and Recreation Director Present Don West Public Works Director Present Laurie Waldie Utilities Services Division Director Present Beth Ryder Community Services Director Present Marie Gouin OMB Director Present Mark Satterlee Planning & Dev Director Present Tara Raymore Director of Human Resources Present Kelly Phelan Recording Secretary Present Generated 21412014 6:33 PM BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1A511IIIIIIIIIIIIIII► I1►[Ill I*WT1►101aCi8IyWTI AA MAN 0]►16�_1aa110I%1I RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson 1. Board of County Commissioners - BOCC Regular Meeting - May 21, 2013 9:00 AM 2. Adoption of a Resolution Proclaiming June 11, 2013 as "A No Kill County for Just One Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Sally Ann Bergquist, Treasure Coast Coordinator for Just One Day, Maris Sine, Director of Dominoes No Kill Pet Rescue League and Jay Apicella, Director of Dogs and Cats Forever, were all present to accept the proclamation. Sally Ann Berquist asked Rep. Larry Lee to join them and talk about his shelter transparency bill. Rep. Larry Lee addressed the Board regarding his bill and talked about his mission to take on the issue of dog fighting. Jay Apicella thanked the Board for making this possible. Commissioner Mowery asked Rep. Larry Lee to update the Board on his activities in Tallahassee. Rep. Larry Lee thanked the Board for all the work that they do and provided an update regarding some of the things he is currently working on including a literacy program and the lagoon. Commissioner Dzadovsky talked about a story about a Sheriff who accurately projected the number of jail beds needed for the year by looking at 3rd grade reading levels from 20 years prior. Rep. Larry Lee responded that the data out there is amazing and the most troubling thing is that we spend more money treating the problem then preventing it. He then talked about the recidivism rate and the challenges that people are facing who are released from incarceration. 2 1 PagE BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM V. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of the HANDS Clinic Update and introduction of the New Executive Director by Douglas Anderson Douglas Anderson, Executive Director of the Hands Clinic, explained to the Board that Roger Baker will be taking over as the Executive Director. He introduced the members of the Board of Directors that were present in the audience and gave a presentation "HANDS of St. Lucie County" (filed with the Clerk) that provided an overview of the clinic operations, services and goals. He also talked about the out- patient clinic that St. Lucie Medical Center is opening that will be a satellite office of the HANDS clinic this fall. They want to get other communities enthused about this program and doing the same thing around the country. He also talked about the need for toothbrush donations. Commissioner Mowery thanked Mr. Anderson for the service that he has provided to St. Lucie County. It's amazing to see what has come from dream to fruition with this project and he is excited to see what Mr. Anderson has helped to create. He also requested that he provide information for those seeking services. Douglas Anderson responded that the program is for St. Lucie County residents only. He explained the income limits and encouraged those interested in services to contact the clinic for an appointment with a patient navigator to see if they qualify. Commissioner Johnson said that he feels that the HANDS clinic is not just for St. Lucie County and he can see it becoming a phenomenon around the country. He stated that he appreciates the service and commitment to this project and feels that we need to continue to take a proactive approach. 2. Presentation on the state of homelessness in St. Lucie County by Louise Hubbard, Executive Director, Homeless Coalition Louise Hubbard, Executive Director of the Homeless Coalition, gave a presentation "What is a CoC- Continuum of Care" (filed with the Clerk) which addressed the path to self-sufficiency as well as the statistics of the homeless in St. Lucie County. Commissioner Mowery commented on a group who is interested in building a substantial homeless shelter here and wanted to connect them with Ms. Hubbard. 3. Presentation of the St. Lucie County Library System's 2013 Summer Reading Extravaganza - Dig Into Reading by Susan Jacob, Library Services Manager Susan Jacob, Library Services Manager, gave a presentation "Summer Reading Extravaganza" (filed with the Clerk) that highlighted the planned summer reading program in St. Lucie County. She also extended her thanks to the Board for their support. Commissioner Mowery commented that Ms. Jacob has been a lovely addition to the team and he loves what she has been able to do with the libraries. 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM VI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Sharon Cooper, St. Lucie County Resident, addressed the Board in support of becoming a "no kill" community by using the "no kill equation" to promote "no kill" in every city in the country. Marilyn George, Port St. Lucie resident, addressed the Board in support of becoming a "no kill" community and a high volume/low cost spay and neuter program. Diane Shaw, 199 Liberty Way, Fort Pierce, addressed the Board in support of becoming a "no kill" community and a pet retention program. Danny Kresky, St. Lucie County resident, addressed the board in support of the "no kill" society for dogs and discussed his proposal for a mandatory spay/neuter program. Mickey Kenyon, 306 S. 19t" St, Ft. Pierce, FL, addressed the board in support of the "no kill" movement as it relates to public relations and community development. Susan Hargreaves, Executive Director of the Spay Neuter Alliance of the Treasure Coast, discussed the amount of spay/neuter grants that they provided last year to local organizations. She talked about prevention and how impressed she is at the respect shown by the Commissioners to the community and their reactions to the people. She also talked about the Animal Hero Kids Organization. Jon Neprud, 422 N 6th Street, Fort Pierce, FL, addressed the Board regarding the importance of a spay/neuter program because of his experience with feral cats. He also talked about the success that Jacksonville has had with their program. Sally Ann Bergquest, 9 Delprado St, Port St. Lucie, FL, addressed the Board in support of becoming a "no kill" community and talked about proactive redemption. She talked about Manatee County which is Florida's first "no kill" community and thanked Jack Southard and Tiffany Bennett for doing such a great job creating the Shelter Standards Review Committee. John Arena, Fort Pierce resident, addressed the Board regarding his specific concerns in the community. VII. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4, Vice -Chair AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant list No. 33 and 34. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 4 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM 1. Avalon Beach P.U.D. - Modification of Easement Agreement 2. North Causeway Park Dock Improvement Project - Florida Boating Improvement Program - Upland Easement Application 3. Brocksmith Road Maintenance Project - Phase 3 - Contract for Sale and Purchase of Perpetual Right -of -Way Easement - Hays - Portion of Parcel ID 2317-113-0000-000-6 - Hays - Portion of Parcel ID 2317-133-0000-000-8 - Johnson/Hays - Portion of Parcel ID 2317-411-0000-000-1 - Sullivan - Portion of Parcel ID 2317-423-0000-000-8 4. Permission to Advertise for an Ordinance amending Chapter 1-9, "Abandoned Property, Garbage, Trash, Junk and Debris" of the Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws of St. Lucie County, Florida by amending Section 1-9-19.5(e) "Subsequent Review and Sunset Provision; providing for filing with the Department of State; providing an effective date; providing for adoption; and providing for codification. I:�eV1►�iII�1��l:L��[�L 1. A Resolution concurring with St. Lucie County's Inclusion within the service area of Foreign Trade Zone (ftz) 135; And supporting the application of the Port of Palm Beach district for alternative site framework designation through a letter of support f•I►&111i,1lIW&I4:ATJLEI*1 There are no items scheduled. E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 1. DJ Wilcox Boardwalk Construction Grant 2. Work Camper Agreement Renewal — Bluefield Preserve G. HUMAN RESOURCES 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 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM 1. Fairwinds Associate Membership - Elimination of Residency Requirement and Related Card Price Reduction 2. Award of Low Bid for Purchase and Installation of Bleachers and Press Box for the Lawnwood Baseball Fields Expansion Project K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Security Cameras and High Mast Lighting Project Resolution L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS There are no items scheduled. M. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Ferber Construction Management LLC 2. Taylor Creek Restoration Project Phase 2, Dredging 3. Port Grant Application for Second Street N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE There are no items scheduled. O. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS There are no items scheduled. ��:7e�►��1�I:i�e�i[�I►i]wed►li•I1►[��I:Z�1e�►lf�_�l[�P►I There are no items scheduled. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. A Resolution granting a Major Adjustment to the Avalon Beach Planned Unit Development Site Plan Staff gave a presentation, "Major Adjustment to Avalon Beach PUD Site Plan" (filed with the Clerk). No public comments have been received on this item and staff recommended approval. Lee Dobbins, Attorney with Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer, addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant and advised that they were present to answer any questions that the Board may have on this item. 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM Commissioner Dzadovsky expressed his concerns regarding enhancing the conservation areas and the dune crossings. He talked about the citizens being concerned with putting more structures on the beach and having to pay for erosion control and the protection of dunes. He suggested setting money aside for dune maintenance in the event that erosion occurs and re - nourishment is needed. Lee Dobbins responded that this is an area of the beach that is actually growing as opposed to being eroded. He explained that in the HOA covenants, all of the common areas are the responsibility of the HOA. They are responsible for the dune just as they are for any of the common areas. Commissioner Dzadovsky wanted to clarify that the environmental plan includes maintaining the dune including dune nourishment if necessary. Lee Dobbins responded that there is nothing in the HOA covenants that directly addresses beach re -nourishment or dune restoration. However, the HOA is responsible for any of the common areas. Commissioner Mowery commented that the D.E.P. deals with anything east of the coastal construction line and he discussed the process and their responsibilities in the event of a disaster. Commissioner Dzadovsky explained that the reason he is questioning it is because they recently went through an MSBU process for those to the south. He wants to approach both the north and south beaches the same as it relates to the taxpayers in the event there is erosion. He asked staff if the dune maintenance was memorialized somewhere. Staff advised that according to the code, dune re -nourishment is required if the dune falls below eight feet. There are fail safes in place and she explained those in detail and assured the Board that if the dune is impacted, they will have to rebuild and replant. Prior Boards have required that an escrow account be set up for funding but they are not recommending that for this project but just advising what past Boards have done. Commissioner Dzadovsky commented that he wants to have a commitment that this would be a condition because he wants to support and protect the taxpayers. Commissioner Mowery explained that it would not include beach restoration but is specific to the dune. We are not able to require an HOA to re-establish a beach. He asked for clarification on the width of the point of the dune Commissioner Dzadovsky discussed the recent MSBU where the homeowners partnered to protect their properties. Commissioner Hutchinson responded that there is the dune area which becomes part of the homeowner's responsibility and then what is on the east 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM side of the dune falls under state and federal regulations of which there is no ownership. Staff explained that the dune and dune preservation area is clearly defined on the survey. Lee Dobbins explained that beach re -nourishment shouldn't be an issue because this particular beach is growing. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked that the commitment be memorialized in the HOA document in the event that something should change. Lee Dobbins commented that the HOA common areas are governed by the code. Commissioner Mowery clarified that applies to the dune and not to the beach. Lee Dobbins responded that the beach re -nourishment is neither a county responsibility nor a HOA responsibility. Commissioner Dzadovsky stated that he doesn't feel that the taxpayers should have to pay for any re -nourishment for those who choose to build on the beach. Commissioner Mowery wanted to clarify that they have the ability through code enforcement to ensure that the dune is restored. If not, it becomes a process where the county will pursue recovering those costs and he doesn't feel that it will be an issue that won't be handled appropriately. Staff responded that we have a code to enforce the restoration of the dune if it comes to that. Commissioner Hutchinson assured Commissioner Dzadovsky that she has never seen the county do a beach re -nourishment program in front of any privately owned property with two exceptions with special circumstances which she explained. The county's contribution was only for public property and public benefit. She doesn't see this Board or any future Board re - nourishing any private property. Commissioner Mowery is glad that the Board had this discussion as he feels it makes them strong by making sure that they understand both the staff and applicant perspective, what is going on and the history before moving forward so they do the right thing for the county. Commissioner Dzadovsky stated that he wants to support this but he was looking for reassurance and without that, he can't support this item. 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013 6:00 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 11 MOVER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4, Vice -Chair SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Tod Mowery, Frannie Hutchinson, Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson NAYS: Chris Dzadovsky IX. REGULAR AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 1. NON -AGENDA ITEM Commissioner Dzadovsky asked for ratification of his appointment of Patrick Campion to the Code Enforcement Board. X. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Board of County Commissioners June 11th Informal monthly meeting has been canceled. The Board will hold an Informal meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 2. 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 XI. MOTION TO ADJOURN 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. 9 1 P a g e