HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.27.2026 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mosquito Control District Meeting
January 27, 2026 Convened: 6:11 PM
Adjourned: 6:14 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:11 PM by Chair Erin Lowry, District No. 3.
Present
Commissioner Jamie Fowler, District 4; Commissioner Larry Leet, District 2; Commissioner James Clasby,
District 1; Commissioner Erin Lowry, District 3; Commissioner Cathy Townsend, District 5
Also Present
Katherine Barbieri, County Attorney
George Landry, County Administrator
Erick Gill, Communications Director
Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director
Jennifer Garrity, Budget Manager
Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director
Daniel Zrallack, County Engineer
Chris Lestrange, Public Works Department Assistant Director
Ken Kroll, Chairman of the Infrastructure Surtax Committee
Katrina Slay, Executive Aide to County Administration/Agenda Coordinator
Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary
2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Lowry opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the
Board, Chair Lowry 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 2 Larry Leet
SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 James Clasby
AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Mosquito Control District Meeting of December 9,
Mosquito Control District Meeting Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:01 PM
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2025.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the Special Mosquito Control District Meeting of January
13, 2026.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler
SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 James Clasby
AYES: Jamie Fowler, Larry Leet, James Clasby, Erin Lowry, Cathy Townsend
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 10 - 16
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
1. 2026 State Legislative Program - Mosquito Control Expansion Local Bill Resolution No. 26-002
Staff recommended that the Board approve Resolution of Support No.26-002 for the 2026 State
Legislative Program - Mosquito Control Expansion Local Bill, and authorization for the Chair to
sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. This item aligns with Strategic Plan
Objective HS 4.4.5.
Adopted by Consent Vote
DISCUSSION
Chair Lowry and Commissioner Townsend discussed the expansion of the Mosquito Control
District. They explained the need for legislative action to extend services to new areas and
explained the importance of understanding the process. The expansion requires approval from
Tallahassee, as it involves legislative action. Additionally, the goal is to provide services to
regions further out in Tradition, and this initiative is progressing favorably through the
legislative process.
C. MOSQUITO CONTROL
1. Bear Point Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase Agreement - Atlantic Hutchinson, LLC
Staff recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Bear Point Mitigation
Bank Credit Purchase Agreement to complete the sale of mitigation bank credits and process the
payment in the amount of $157,500.00, and authorize the chair to sign the documents as
prepared by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
Mosquito Control District Meeting Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:01 PM
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5. REGULAR AGENDA
There were no items scheduled.
6. MOTION TO ADJOURN
With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
6:14 PM.
Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
and Comptroller, which are available for inspection upon request.