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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 11.15.2022 SUSTAINABILITY DISTRICT AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2022 1:00 PM St. Lucie County Commission Chambers 2300 Virginia Avenue 3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building Fort Pierce, FL 34982 BOARD MEMBERS District No. 3, Chair LINDA BARTZ District No. 2, Vice-Chair SEAN MITCHELL District No. 1 CHRIS DZADOVSKY District No. 4 FRANNIE HUTCHINSON District No. 5 CATHY TOWNSEND Mission Statement St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life Page 1 of 9 Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2022 1:00 PM 2 | P a g e WELCOME All meetings are televised. All meetings provided with wireless internet access for public convenience. Please turn off all cell phones and pagers prior to entering the commission chambers. Please mute the volume on all laptops and PDAs while in use in the commission chambers. GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES – Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today’s Board meeting. INVOCATION-PLEDGE – To bring order and decorum to its meeting, the Board begins its meetings with an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Participation is voluntary. CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests. REGULAR AGENDA – Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS – These items are usually heard on the first Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on the third Tuesday, which begins at 9 a.m., then public hearings will be heard at 9 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior to the listed time. The Chair will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time. Comments will be limited to five minutes, and must be pertinent to the agenda item being considered by the Board. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the Chair will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the Board. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION – Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup material, please have eight copies ready for distribution. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the printed agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT – Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to three minutes. Comments may pertain to any matter related to the Board’s duties as the County’s governing body. Comments in support or opposition to candidates for public office are not pertinent to the Board’s duties. This includes any speaker identifying himself or herself as a candidate for public office. DECORUM – Please be respectful of others’ opinions. MEETINGS – All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. and on the third Tuesdays at 9 a.m., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger Poitras Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Fla. 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at 772-462-1777 or TDD 772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Page 2 of 9 Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2022 1:00 PM 3 | P a g e 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Sustainability District Meeting of August 9, 2022. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Sustainability District Meeting of August 16, 2022. C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Sustainability District Meeting of October 18, 2022. 4. CONSENT AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 5. REGULAR AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN Page 3 of 9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Sustainability District Meeting August 9, 2022 Convened: 6:01 PM Adjourned: 6:04 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chair Linda Bartz, District No. 3. Present Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5 Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Daniel Zrallack, County Engineer Sarah Smith, Community & Business Engagement Coordinator Jennifer Hance, Housing Manager John Titkanich, Innovation & Performance Division Director Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Dev. Services Assistant Director Kori Benton, Planning & Dev. Services Planning Manager Jodi Kugler, Planning & Dev. Services Senior Irene Szedlmayer, AICP, Senior Planner George Landry, Solid Waste Division Director Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Bartz opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed public comment. Page 4 of 9 Sustainability District Meeting Tuesday, August 9, 2022 6:00 PM 2 | Page 3. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and upon roll call, it passed (4)-(1). RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz NAYS: Cathy Townsend EXCUSED: None A. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Energy SAD - 5th Amendment to the Funding Agreement Adopted by Consent Vote Staff recommended the Board approve the amendment to the funding agreement and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. The item was pulled for comment by Commissioner Townsend, who advised she is not in support of the item. 4. REGULAR AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 5. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:04 PM. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute's books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. Page 5 of 9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Sustainability District Meeting August 16, 2022 Convened: 9:03 AM Adjourned: 9:03 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:03 AM by Chair Linda Bartz, District No. 3. Present Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5 Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Dev. Services Assistant Director Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager Stan Payne, Director of Port & Airport Aimee Copper, Environmental Planner Jodi Kugler, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Bartz opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed public comment. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Sean Mitchell AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Page 6 of 9 Sustainability District Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:01 AM 2 | Page A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Sustainability District Meeting of May 17, 2022. B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Sustainability District Meeting of July 19, 2022. 4. CONSENT AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 5. REGULAR AGENDA There are no items scheduled. 6. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 AM. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute's books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. Page 7 of 9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Sustainability District Meeting October 18, 2022 Convened: 9:05 AM Adjourned: 9:07 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:07 AM by Chair Linda Bartz, District No. 3. Present Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5 Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Mayte Santamaria, Planning & Development Services Director Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator JoAnn Riley, Property Acquisition Manager Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Thomas Epsky, HR & Risk Management Director Daniel Zrallack, County Engineer Lori Rocky, Government Relations Coordinator Kara DePasquale, Human Resources Risk Manager George Landry, Solid Waste Director Patrick Dayan, Public Works Director Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Bartz opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed public comment. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Energy Special Assessment District Barbara Guettler, Public Works MSBU Coordinator, presented this item to the Board. One of the Page 8 of 9 Sustainability District Meeting Tuesday, October 18, 2022 9:00 AM 2 | Page funding methods available for capital improvements and essential services is through non-ad valorem special assessments levied on specially-benefited properties within the special assessment district and collected using the uniform method according to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. To preserve the option, the Board must adopt a resolution expressing its intent to use the uniform method commencing in November 2023. The resolution must be considered at a duly advertised public hearing held before January 1, 2023. The resolution does not oblige the County to levy special assessments; rather, it preserves the County's option to use the uniform collection method if special assessments are levied. Staff recommended the Board's adoption of the special assessment notice of intent resolution for the Energy Special Assessment District. Chair Bartz opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Bartz closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 4. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 AM. Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minutes books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. Page 9 of 9