HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 09-16-2008Tuesday, September, 16, 2008
6:00 PM
St. Lucie Board of County Commission
MINUTES
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I.INVOCATION
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the Public Hearing on the Tentative FY 2008-2009 Budget.
Approve the minutes from the September 9, 2008 meeting.
IV.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A.Resolution No. 08-279 –Commending the Youth Leadership St. Lucie Council, who,
with support from the Executive Roundtable of St. Lucie County, Indian River State
College and St. Lucie County Public Schools, are conducting the “Kids Feeding
Kids” Student Food Drive from September 22, 2008, to November 1, 2008, to
benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank in St. Lucie County, Florida –Consider staff
recommendation to adopt the attached Resolution No. 08-279 as drafted.
V.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
VI.CONSENT AGENDA
A.WARRANTS
Approve warrant list No. 50
B.COUNTY ATTORNEY
1.Request Permission to Advertise –Notice of Intent to Abandon –St. Lucie County
–Petition for Abandonment –Portion of North 15th Street between Barcelona
Avenue and Rosarita Avenue –Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to
advertise the Notice of Intent to Abandon, authorize the Chairman to execute the
Petition for Abandonment and proceed with the Abandonment.
2.Termination Without Cause of Contracts with American Equipment Rentals and
Randall Rents –Consider staff recommendation to terminate contracts with
American Equipment Rentals and Randall Rents.
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3.Approval of Budget Resolution No. 08-280 to recognize revenue generated by the
St. Lucie County Drug Screening Lab –Consider staff recommendation to approve
Budget Resolution No. 08-280 to recognize revenue generated by the St. Lucie
County Drug Screening Lab. Funds will be made available in 001-2360-552000-
2053.
C.GRANTS
1.Approve the submittal of a grant application to the South Florida Water
Management District St. Lucie River Issues Team Program (SLRIT) for funding of
$1,800,000 for restoration and reconnection of a 151-acre wetland to the Indian
River Lagoon. The Wetland is located within the Harbor Branch project. Please
see Exhibit 1. –Consider staff recommendation to approve the submittal of the
grant application to SLRIT requesting $1,800,000 for restoration of the Harbor
Branch wetlands.
2.Approve the purchase, installation and license for the Point of Sale software
upgrades and hardware improvements for the Marine Center and Historical
Museum. Also, approve Budget Amendment s BA08-041, BA08-042, Equipment
Requests EQ08-348, EQ08-349 and working with FPUA to install a Dark Fiber Link
between the facilities. –Consider staff recommendation to approve to purchase,
installation and license for the Point of Sale software upgrades and hardware
improvements for the Marine Center and His
3.Request Board authorization to submit a grant application to the South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD) -St. Lucie River Issues Team. These funds
will be utilized to conduct water quality monitoring and testing at the North Fork
of the St. Lucie River. –Consider staff recommendation to approve the submittal
of a grant application to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) -
St. Lucie River Issues Team, requesting $25,000 toward the estimated $50,000
cost of conducting wat
4.Approve Budget Amendment BA 08-043 and Equipment Request EQ 08-350 for the
purchase of an SC 550 Tour-Mate Audio Tour system for the St. Lucie County
Historical Museum –Consider staff recommendation to approve of Budget
Amendment BA 08-043 and Equipment Request EQ 08-350 for the purchase of an
SC 550 Tour-Mate Audio Tour system for the St. Lucie County Historical Museum.
D.PUBLIC WORKS
1.Angle Road Sidewalk Project -Consider staff recommendation approve the Fifth
Amendment to Work Authorization 5 with Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc. for
additional design efforts in the amount of $18,065, and authorize the Chairman to
sign.
2.Roadway Improvement Agreement with Cortez Townhomes, LLC for off-site
roadway improvements –Consider staff recommendation to approve the Road
Improvement Agreement with Cortez Townhomes, LLC and authorize the
Chairman to sign.
E.CENTRAL SERVICES
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Dooleymack Constructors of South FL, LLC -Change Order No. 11 to C07-04-195 Project:
Havert L. Fenn Center-Special Needs Shelter/Auditorium. Change Order No. 11 will increase
the contract sum by $56,943.70; the new contract sum will be $13,518,779.53 –Consider staff
recommendation to approve Change Order No. 11 to C07-04-195, to increase the contract sum
by $56,943.70; the new contract sum will be $13,518,779.53. Staff further recommends the
Board authorize the Chair to sign the Change Order as prepared by the County Attorney.
F.COMMUNITY SERVICES
Approve purchase of desktop and laptop computers for the Community Services Department,
using grant funds. –Consider staff recommendation to approve Equipment Request #EQ08-347
and Budget Amendment #08-040 for the purchase of desktop and laptop computers for the
Community Services Department, using grant funds.
G.AIRPORT
Request approval of LPA Group Inc. Work Authorization No. 13 at a lump sum amount of
$352,251.50 for the Runway 9L/27R Mitigation Area Enhancements at the St. Lucie County
International Airport –Consider staff recommendation to approve the LPA Group Inc. Work
Authorization No. 13 for a lump sum amount of $352,251.50 for the Runway 9L/27R Mitigation
Area Enhancements at the St. Lucie County International Airport, and authorize the Chair or
designee to execute the same.
H.AGRICULTURE
Agriculture Enhancement Board -Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 08-
039 establishing an Agriculture Enhancement Board signaling approval to move forward with
the recruitment and seating of Board members.
I.ADMINISTRATION
Permanent Spoil Site –Joint Participation Agreement Transfers -Staff recommends that the
Board (Port Authority)approve the transfer of Joint Participation Agreements ANC00 –Second
Street, AOX96 Phase III Taylor Creek Restoration, and AND42 –Taylor Creek, to the
Permanent Spoil Site Budget for the Port of Fort Pierce.
J.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Request Board approval to accept the 4th Quarter Economic Development Council’s report on
the accomplishments in July, August and September as fulfilling the requirements of the
contract. -Consider staff recommendation to approve the 4th quarter interim report by the EDC
and the continued pursuit of economic growth in the County.
K.PARKS AND RECREATION
Tradition Field –Concessions Ice Machine Replacement & Budget Amendment BA08-039 –
Equipment Request EQ08-346 –Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Amendment
BA08-039 to purchase an ice machine (EQ08-346) at a cost of $4,850.00.
L.TRANSPORATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Recognize the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Planning Grant
awarded for $22,412.00 for fiscal year 08/09 budget. Adopting the budget resolution 08-282 –
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Budget Resolution No. 08-282 to recognize the budget
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for the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Planning Grant #001434-1540
for FY 08/09.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VII.PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Reserve Homes, Ltd., has petitioned to Amend Resolution No. 04-081, through the Notice of
Proposed Change (NOPC) to a previously approved Development of Regional Impact: The
Reserve DRI. The Developer is Kolter –Consider staff recommendation to: 1) The St. Lucie
County Development Review Committee staff recommend that the St. Lucie County Board of
County Commissioners find that the application for the notice of proposed change does not
constitute a substantial deviation from the previously approved DRI and that the NOPC
application meets the standards of review in accordance with section 380.06(19)(f)(5), Florida
Statutes. 2) Staff recommends the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners adopt draft
Resolution No. 08-091 granting approval to the modifications to the conditions of approval as
contained in Appendix “A”.
B.COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 08-024 –Restrictions on Residences for Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators –
Based on the recommendation of the St. Lucie Sheriff, staff recommends that the Board of
County Commissioners approve Ordinance No. 08-024 and authorize the Chairman to sign the
Ordinance.
C.GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Ordinance No. 08-025 amending Section 7.04.00 Area, Yard, Height, and Open Space
Requirements Table 7-10 Lot Size and Dimensional Requirements to permit the construction of a
handicap ramp to encroach up to 50% of any required front, rear and side yard setback. –
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 08-025 and authorize the Chairman to
sign. This is the second of two required public hearings with this Board.
D.PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering Division -Engineering Division –Indian River Estates MSBU –Potable Water –
Parcels south of Easy Street –Based on the written representation of the City of Port St. Lucie
that the City has changed its position and now intends to provide potable water service to the
parcels south of Easy Street within 12 months at a lower capital cost than the MSBU assessment,
staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-260 (Attachment “1”), amending the
project boundary to exclude all parcels south of Easy Street (Attachment “2”) from the Indian
River Estates MSBU, revise the MSBU Assessment Roll, and refund assessment payments from
excluded parcels.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIII.ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Final Budget Public Hearing on
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
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2.The September 18, 2008 Planning & Zoning Board meeting has been rescheduled
to Thursday, September 25, 2008, because of the budget hearing by the BOCC on
the 18th.
3.The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3.
4.The St. Lucie County Master Gardener 25th Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday,
October 11, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 12, 2008 from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. Lucie County Extension 8400 Picos Road, Fort
Pierce.
5.The Board of County Commissioners would like to invite the public to attend a
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. for the
Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce.
6.St. Lucie County will be hosting the 2nd Annual Treasure Coast Green Conference
on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn
Center at 2000 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce. Call the Oxbow Eco-Center at (772)
785-5833 or visit www.treasurecoastgreen.com for more information.
7.The St. Lucie Cooperative Extension will hold a Spread the Shade Plant a Tree,
Tree Give-A-Way on October 25, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at City Hall 121
SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie.
8.The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3.
9.The November 4, 2008 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been
canceled due to the General Election.
10.County offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 to observe Veteran’s
Day.
11.The National Navy UDT-SEAL will host its FREE annual Veterans’ Day Celebration
(Muster) on November 15, 2008. This will be the first Muster the Museum has
hosted since receiving National Designation by the United States Congress. This
year’s Muster, which will be the biggest and best yet, will include celebrities,
activities for the entire family, and demonstrations by the US Navy Seals! For
more information, please contact the Museum at 772-595-5845, or via the
Internet at www.NavySEALmuseum
12.The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Annual Reorganization meeting
on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Chamber.
13.The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3.
14.County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2008 and Friday,
November 28, 2008 to observe Thanksgiving.
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15.The December 23, 2008 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been
canceled.
16.County offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2008 and Friday,
December 26, 2008 to observe Christmas.
NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who
decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the
proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a
hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-
examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability
requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community
Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior
to the meeting.