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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07.16.2013S■TkaL■(di 1 E COUNTY F L o R r D A BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BOCC Regular Meeting July 16, 2013 Convened: 9:00 AM Adjourned: 10:20 AM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by District No. 2, Chair Tod Mowery Attendee Name Title Status Arrived District No. 2, Chair Present District No. 4, Vice -Chair Present District No. 1 Present District No. 3 Present Tod Mowery I Frannie Hutchinson Chris Dzadovsky Paula A. Lewis Kim Johnson District No. 5 Present Faye Outlaw County Administrator Present Bob Bentkofsky Assistant County Administrator Present Heather Young Asst. County Attorney Present Katherine Barbieri Asst. County Attorney Present Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney 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 James R. David Mosquito Control and Coastal Mgt. Serv. Director Present Mark Satterlee Planning & Dev Director Present Tara Raymore Director of Human Resources Present Karen L. Smith Environmental Resources Department Director Present Edward Matthews Parks & Recreation Director Present Kelly Phelan Recording Secretary Present Generated 21412014 5:00 PM BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00 AM II. INVOCATION III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I111►Lei 11X.1/eli•11aa:Z9101W_10 /_T4Ius] ►[.1/_laa1063%ll RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson 1. Board of County Commissioners - BOCC Regular Meeting - Jul 2, 2013 6:00 PM 2. Adoption of a resolution designating the month of July, 2013 as "Marine Debris Removal Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. Captain Don Voss was present to accept the proclamation. He also talked about Marine Debris Removal and the upcoming Lionfish Safari and gave details on how to participate. V. PRESENTATIONS Board of County Commissioners NACO Award Recognition Justin Gattuso from the Solid Waste Department was present to accept a NACO award. He gave a presentation, "Fleetwatch- Eye on the Community" (filed with the Clerk). The program is a collaboration between Wastepro, the SLC Sherriff's office, the Port St. Lucie Police and the Fort Pierce Police and encompasses county, city and private workers who receive training by local law enforcement to spot and report suspicious or criminal activity while conducting their daily work activities. Ken Gioli, Natural Resource Extension Agent, was present to accept a NACO award. He talked about the Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Campaign including the types of species that nest here and their protection status as well as explaining how lighting can be harmful to the turtles. In addition, he talked about their education efforts and personally thanked the following individuals for their efforts: • Karen Smith • Anita Neal • Susan Munyon • Tracy Bryant • Monica Barrios • Daniel Williams • Jim David • Charlotte Birerly • Erik Gill • Mike Claus 2 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00 AM • Jill Moore • Marsha Cobb • Cindy Christy • Tiffany Brady • Bill Benton • Diane & Ben Goldberg • Jan Widmeyer • Leslie Vincent -Ryder VI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT The following residents addressed the Board in opposition to the Seven50 plan: • John Moler,5217 NW Iredell St., Port St. Lucie, FL • Peter Bullock, 3120 N A1A, Fort Pierce, FL • Stephanie Austin, 6250 Arrowhead Ln, Vero Beach, FL • Phillis Frye, 275 Date Palm Road, Vero Beach, FL • Mary Burton, 5209 Silver Oak Dr., Fort Pierce, FL • Linda Otterson, 1450 SW Cellini Ave, Port St Lucie, FL • Matthew Rensen, 2833 SE Peru St., Port St. Lucie, FL • Leigh Lamson, 2412 SE Bordeaux Ct., Port St. Lucie, FL • Lamar Noterjacamo, 1725 8t" Ave, SW, Vero Beach, FL Craig Mundt, North Hutchinson Island, Florida, addressed the Board regarding the water treatment plant. He thanked the Utilities Director and SLC Utilities Authority on behalf of the residents of North Hutchinson Island and discussed the positive changes to the proposed plan that were achieved with the collaborative efforts of those groups and the citizens. VI 1. CONSENT AGENDA RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant List No. 39 2. Warrant List No. 40 B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00 AM 1. Consent to Special Assessment - Collection and Disposal of Residential Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials: John C. and Patricia A. Stanton 2. Preliminary Assessment Resolution 3. Adoption of a resolution urging the Administration and Congress of the United States to preserve the current tax-exempt status of municipal bonds and reject any proposal that would reduce or eliminate the federal tax exemption on interest earned from tax- exempt municipal bonds. 4. Collective Bargaining Agreement - First Amendment to October 1, 2012 Agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 769 5. RES-2013-026 Florida Development Finance Corporation / Approving Issuance of Revenue Bonds by Florida Development Finance Corporation for Renaissance Charter School, Inc. 6. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Jenkins Road Improvements - Malka Lina - 3550 South Jenkins Road - Pond site and Road right-of-way Parcel 2430-322-0004-000/4 (portion) 7. Permission to Advertise a Public Hearing to declare real property surplus property 8. Request for an Order pursuant to Article II, Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, to demolish the Unsafe Structure at 4911 Deanna Lane, Fort Pierce. C. ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. 1. State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance Mortgage Satisfaction 2. Florida Housing Finance Corporation Foreclosure Counseling Program 3. Resolution - Delegation of Authority to Act as Certifying Officer for Environmental Review Records. E. COURT ADMINISTRATION There are no items scheduled. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES There are no items scheduled. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 4 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00 AM 1. Corizon Inmate Health Care Invoice No. CZN000013000 H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES There are no items scheduled. I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. This Item was moved to the Regular Agenda. Commissioner Mowery requested that this item be pulled for discussion. It was moved to the Regular Agenda, see Item IX-B. J. PARKS, RECREATION, & FACILITIES 1. Request to advertise proposal for Fairwinds Golf Course Bunker Replacement (FEMA Project) 2. Waiver of Fenn Center Facility Rental Fees for the 6th Annual Back to School Expo 3. Request for County funding of FEMA project; Fairwinds Golf Course Bunker Replacement K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. FDOT - 2010 Federal Functional Classification Map 2. Permission to Advertise - Text Amendment to the Land Development Code Amending Chapter 9 Pertaining to Authorized and Prohibited Signs L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS There are no items scheduled. M. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Repair to tipping floor at Baling Facility. 2. Angle Road 900' West of Kings Highway Emergency Culvert Replacement N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE There are no items scheduled. There are no items scheduled. P. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00 AM There are no items scheduled. VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Ordinance amending Chapter 2-5, "Building and Building Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws of St. Lucie County, Florida by amending Section 2-5-9 "Procedure for Obtaining Certificate of Competency; amending Section 2-5-12 "Same - Expiration", and adding Section 2-5-12(5); and Section 2-5-15 "Reciprocity"; providing for filing with the Department of State; providing an effective date; providing for adoption; and providing for codification. The Assistant County Attorney provided background on this item and reviewed the details of the proposed changes regarding the Certificate of Competency for Contractors. This item was approved by the Contractors Licensing Board and the three recommended changes were: • One of the three letters of recommendation may now be by a blood relative but all three letters must be notarized • If a contractor's license is not renewed within 5 years, the applicant must re- take the exam for their area of specialty • Reciprocity (accepting someone who has been approved by another municipality)- those contractors will have the same condition to re -take the examination if their license is not renewed within 5 years Staff recommended approval. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4, Vice -Chair AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson 2. Code Enforcement Cases - Unsightly and Unsanitary Conditions causing serious threat to public safety. The Assistant County Attorney provided background on this item requesting authorization to abate unsanitary and unsightly conditions for the violations at the properties located at 3407 Ave O, Fort Pierce, FL and 2110 Jacobs Rd, Fort Pierce, FL for overgrowth of grass and weeds as well as boarding up the IVUeILICb. IVULIGC Wdb UIVVIUUU d11U bLdII ICGUIIIIIICIIUUU CIPPIUVdI. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson B. COMMUNITY SERVICES 6 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00 AM Resolution - County Owned Property Suitable for Affordable Housing Staff provided an inventory of the five properties owned by St. Lucie County suitable for affordable housing which is required to be updated every three years. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked if there was a way to set aside homes for veterans who have returned from service. Staff responded the grants that are funding those homes won't allow for that; however, they work very closely with Wayne Teegardin in Veterans Services to accommodate those who need help. Commissioner Dzadovsky appreciates that as no veteran should be homeless. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson IX. REGULAR AGENDA 11 voila COI :T ► I V7 Midway Road Improvements - Four-Lanning of Midway Road from South 25th Street West to Selvitz Road - Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Harless - Parcel ID 3403-502-0174-000/7 The County Attorney provided background on this item and explained that this property needs to be acquired for the Midway Road widening. He discussed the details of the property and explained that the county submitted an offer to purchase. The county received a counteroffer and he explained the details of the counter including the proposed contingencies. From a staff perspective, the conditions are acceptable. He went over the best and worst case scenarios and the potential outcomes if they go to trial. He feels it's best to settle but asked the Board to consider rejecting the settlement offer and countering with an offer not to exceed $213,500. Commissioner Dzadovsky agrees that they should give staff the opportunity to go back and negotiate something that is best for both the county and the homeowner. t,uiiiinissiuner muwery uum-ulluu. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Frannie Hutchinson, District No. 4, Vice -Chair AYES: Mowery, Hutchinson, Dzadovsky, Lewis, Johnson B. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00 AM Approval of proposed millage rates and dates for public hearings Commissioner Mowery requested that Item VII-I be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Commissioner Mowery stated that he is against the proposed raise of the Mosquito Control District millage rate. Commissioner Dzadovsky commented that this is the proposed millage rate and it will not be heard until September. This millage rate is a placeholder so that the trim notices can go out for public comment. The millage rate will not be set officially until September. Commissioner Hutchinson supports this item because it can always go down and if there is an increase; she would like the Board to consider bringing it back down again next year. Commissioner Dzadovsky commented that they can raise or lower the rates and it is their duty to maintain the revenue funds. He also pointed out there will be public hearings after the trim notices go out so the public can review what the effects may be to their tax bills. RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 11 MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Paula A. Lewis, District No. 3 AYES: Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Paula A. Lewis, Kim Johnson NAYS: Tod Mowery X. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Dzadovsky thanked everyone from the Exchange Club for their participation in the Chili Cook -off. Commissioner Mowery thanked Commissioner Dzadovsky for his efforts. 1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. 2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Joint meeting with the City of Fort Pierce on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room #3 of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. XI. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 8 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 9:00 AM Ll d Mowery, District No. 2, Chair 7/16/2013 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. 9 1 P a g e