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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 12-16-2003 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: December 16, 2003 Convened: 6:00 p.m. Tape: 1-2 Adjourned: 8:15 p.m. Commissioners Present: Vice Chairman, John D. Bruhn, Frannie Hutchinson, Doug Coward, Cliff Barnes, Paula A. Lewis absent Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Dennis Murphy, Community Development Director, Bill Blazak, Utilities Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Pete Keogh, Parks and Recreation Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Gayla Barwick Tourism Manager, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-029) It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve the minutes of the meeting held December 9, 2003; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Annual Christmas Remembrance- The 4-H Club made their annual Christmas Remembrance Presentation to the Board. B. Resolution No. 03-327- Proclaiming the Month of December, 2003 as” Joel Bergsma Retinoblastoma Month” in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve Resolution No. 03-327; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C. The County Administrator read upcoming events and meeting schedules. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Susan Caron, addressed the Board regarding their decision to approve the Emerson Estates project . She submitted to the Board the invoice for the study which she felt the Board should reimburse those residents who paid for the study. Mr. Robert Caron, addressed the Board regarding the study and stated they spent the money for the study to point out the inconsistencies and reiterated his opinion that the county data was incorrect. Mr. Bill Kannel, Reserve resident, addressed the PGA development. Ms. Pam Hammer, Reserve resident, addressed the annexation of the Egan property and requested the Board hold-off approving the plat. Ms. Julie Orbin, Lakewood Park resident, addressed the Board and stated that all of North County was against the Emerson Estates project. She asked the Board to stop the project until after the Charrette is completed. 1 4. CONSENT AGENDA (1-2930) It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve the Consent Agenda; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 13. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Revocable License Agreement- Robert J. Ashley- The Board approved the Revocable License Agreement, and authorized Mr. Ashley to record the document in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. B. Hidden River Estates Stormwater Improvements Project- The Board authorized the Chairman to execute the County Deed in favor of City of Port St. Lucie and record the Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. C. Lakela’s Mint Refuge Addition- The Board approved Memorandum of Understanding and authorized the Chairman to sign the MOU and directed staff to attempt to negotiate the purchase of the parcel referenced in the MOU. D. Release of Road Reservation- Trustee of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund- Deed No. 276 St. Lucie Plaza Unit One-Runways End, L.L.C- Runway’s End Commerce Center- The Board authorized the Chairman to execute a letter to the FDEP stating the County has objections to the release of Deed No. 276 as long as the County retains ownership of the ultimate 120’ of right of way for St. Lucie Boulevard. E. Barrel Avenue Right of Way Donation- The Board approved the donation, authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 03-331 and directed staff to record the Warranty Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 3. PUBLIC WORKS A. Amendment No. 6 to Inwood Consulting Engineers Consultant Agreement- The Board approved Amendment No. 6 to Inwood Consulting Engineers Consultant Agreement to provide expert witness th services and post design services for the South 25 St. Widening Project in the amount of $49,968.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign. B. Engineering Division- Final Payment – Sheltra & Sons Construction, Inc.,-Selvitz Road at Tarmac Concrete Culvert Replacement Project- The Board accepted the project and released retainage in the amount of $14,221 and made Final Payment to the contractor, in the amount of $19,081 for the Selvitz Road at Tarmac Concrete Culvert Replacement Project. C. Road and Bridge Division- The Board approved the Contract of Calvin, Giordano & Associates for the Midway Road PD & E Study- The Board approved the contract agreement in the amount of $1,046,326.5 for the Midway Road PD & E Study and approved Budget Resolution # 03-328. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2 A. Final Record Plat for Parcel 11 @ The Reserve- The Board approved the Final Plat for Parcel 11 @ The Reserve (Willow Pines East) and authorized the staff to complete the processing of this plat. B. Final Record Plat for Parcel 18 @ The Reserve- The Board approved the Final Plat for Parcel 18 @ The Reserve (Clubside) and authorized staff to complete the processing of this plat. C. Final Record Plat for Parcel 20C @ The Reserve- The Board approved the Final Plat for Parcel 20@ The Reserve (Castle Pines) and authorized staff to complete the processing of the plat. D. Final Record Plat for Parcel 23 @ The Reserve- The Board approved the Final Plat for Parcel 23 @ The Reserve (Maidstone) and authorized staff to complete the processing of the plat. E. Final Record Plat for Parcel 31 @ The Reserve- The Board approved the Final Plat for Parcel 31 @ The Reserve (Thompson Point) and authorized staff to complete the processing of this plat. F. Joining the Annual Clean Beaches/Blue Wave Certification Program- The Board approved this request to become a member of the Clean Beaches/Blue Wave Campaign. G. St. Lucie Village- Pending Annexations- The board approved not initiating any actions in regard to this proposed annexation. H. Interlocal Service Agreement- 2003 Update Report for the Department of Community Affairs- The Board approved accepting this report and directed staff to transmit it to the Department of Community Affairs. I. Simple Success Marketing Advertising Invoice- The Board approved paying the invoices. J. Approval for funding Bel Aire Estates, Holiday Pines and Citrus Heights for the Community Pride Program- The Board authorized the award of $3,000 to each of the communities for the enhancement/installation of entrance signs and landscaping and directed staff to work with Finance and the applicant’s to finalize the documentation and provide for payment. K. Request of Harbour Isle for a Permanent Easement - The Board authorized the execution of a permanent easement for the flushing culvert connecting the Ft. Pierce Inlet to the planned marina basin at the new Harbour Isle development, subject to the developers of the project meeting the conditions. 5. UTILITIES Work Authorization - The Board approved the Work Authorization in a lump sum not to exceed $29,800 for the Annual Inspection and Evaluation Report for the South Hutchinson Island Wastewater Plant by Camp, Dresser & McKee. 6. GRANTS Cultural Affairs Council- The Board authorized the Cultural Affairs council director to sign the application to the Florida Division of Historical Resources to provide funding of up to $35,000 to develop historical educational exhibits and assurances for the Division of Historical Resources Educational Exhibit Grant Program. 7. PARKS AND RECREATION 3 A. Fairgrounds Phase II Lighting Project Phase II- Capital Project Number 03-084- The Board approved an increase in the cost of the project6 to $261K which includes required Arts in Public Places fee and also use the additional $5,000 from Impact Fees to complete the project. B. Public Construction Bond for Ravenswood Pool Renovation- The Board approved an increase in the cost of the Ravenswood Pool Renovation to $231,229 to reflect a public construction bond of $5,639.73. Amend the contract to Weller Pool Contractors, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as drafted by the County Attorney. REGULAR AGENDA 5. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Draft Ordinance No. 03-025 creating a Countywide Law Enforcement Impact Fee- Until the city provides an indication of their willingness to participate in this program, this item will once again be continued to a date certain. Given the approaching holiday period, staff recommends this item be continued until February 7, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to continue this item on February 7, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Ordinance No. 03-027- granting the petition of JIT Investment Company, LLC for a change in Future Land Use Designation from COM to IND – Consider staff recommendation to approve since there are no objections to this proposed amendment. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Ordinance No. 03-027; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C. Ordinance No. 03-026 granting the petition of Becker Holding Corporation, for a Change in Future Land Use Designation from RS - Since there are no objections to this proposed amendment to the County Land Maps staff recommends that the BCC approve, through Ordinance 03-026 the petition of the Becker Holding Corp., for a Change in Future Land use Designation from RS to RU for that portion of the original petition property lying outside of the designated 100 year flood plain along Ten Mile Creek, as generally depicted in the map. The Community Development Director addressed this issue and suggested this item be continued until June 15, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Mr. Marty Lombaris, neighboring property owner , addressed the Board on the traffic congestion on Selvitz Road and stated street lights and the road needed improvement before any more developing is done. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to continue this item on June 15, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 4 6. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Renovation of Old Courthouse- Agreement with Edlund, Dritenbas- Consider staff recommendation to approve the agreement in the amount of $273,757.50 and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve items 6A and 6C; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Herman’s Bay Beach Access- Exchange for Alternate Beach Access Property- Consider staff recommendation to advertise a public hearing on January 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the proposed exchange of County property. It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve staff recommendation and advertise the public hearing for January 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C. Addition of Courthouse Monumental Staircase- Agreement with Edlund Dritenbas- Consider staff recommendation to approve the Agreement with Edlund, Dritenbas in the amount of $108,328.00 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement. ?? This item was approved with 6A. 7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (2-459) A. Resolution No. 03-244- Consider staff recommendation to approve the request of Crowne St. Lucie Associats, Ltd., for Major Site Plan Approval for the project to be known as Crowne Plaza located at the southwest corner of the intersection of South U.S. Highway No. 1 and La Buona Vita Lane in the CG Zoning District. It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution NO. 03-244; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Stipulated Agreement between St. Lucie County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs in regard to the outstanding issues of noncompliance with the adopted St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan Amendments (refer DOAH Case No. 02-2535GM;Docket # 02- 1ER-NO1-5601 (A) (N). Consider staff recommendation to approve the Stipulated Settlement Agreement and announce the final hearing and adoption action on these remedial plan amendments will be on January 6, 2004 at 6:0 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. This item was for information purposes only, no action necessary. C. PGA Villages- DRI Order- On December 15, 2003 the City of Port St. Lucie was scheduled to review the attached amendments to the Final Development Order for the PGA Villages project . Assuming that the City agrees to amend the existing Development Order for this project to incorporate the agreed changes in the master site plan, County staff recommends the Board withdraw its letter of support for the appeal of the Final Development Order for this project. 5 It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve staff recommendation; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. D. Resolution No. 03-245 approving the request of Institute for Captive Chimpanzee Care and Well Being, Inc, through agent Thomas Lucido & Associates Inc., for a Major Site Plan Approval for the project to be known as Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care located at 3000 Header Canal Road in the AG-5 zoning district- Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 03-245. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve Resolution No. 03-245; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. E. Ratification of Tourist Development Council’s decision to deny Special Event Grant Application for the TC Opera Society- The Tourist Development Council recommends the Special Event Grant Application for $2,000 be denied and recommends that the Board ratify the action of the TDC. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Barnes, to deny the application; however, staff was directed to assist the Society in obtaining funding and return to the Board; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Chairman _____________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 6