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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: December 9, 2003 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Tape: 1-2 Adjourned:11:40 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, Frannie Hutchinson, Doug
Coward, John D. Bruhn, Cliff Barnes(absent vacation)
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney,
Dennis Murphy, Community Development Director, Paul Phillips, Airport Director,
Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Jack Southard, Public
Safety Director, Bill Blazak, Utilities Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1. MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the minutes of the
meeting held December 2, 2003; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. A check in the amount of $2,500 was presented to Jessica Harris
winner of the Tag Line contest by Bev Smith Toyota.
B. A presentation by Jacquie Burgess and Ken Gioeli was made on the
Monofilament Recycling Program.
C. The County Administrator read upcoming events and meeting
changes.
D. Resolution No. 03-171- A resolution naming the property described in
exhibit “A” of Resolution No. 03-171 and incorporated therein as
Weldon B. Lewis, Park in memory of his outstanding service as
County Administrator for St. Lucie County for 21 years .
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution
No. 03-171; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Lewis was present to accept the proclamation.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Arlene Goodman, White City resident, thanked the Board for the resolution
4. CONSENT AGENDA (1-568)
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the Consent
Agenda; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
1. WARRANT LISTS
The Board approved Warrant List No. 12.
2. AIRPORT
A. Purchase of movable stairs- The Board approved equipment request # 04-
217 for $1,825.00 to purchase PNX FIS106 movable stairs from Phoenix
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Metal Products, Inc., for safe access to storage area in maintenance
building at St. Lucie County International Airport.
B. Airport West Commerce Park Budget Resolution- The Board
approved Budget Resolution NO. 03-052 t accept $800,000 from the
Florida Department of Transportation for the Joint Participation
Agreement and JPA Supplemental Number 1 for the construction of
access roadways in Phase Two of the Airport West Commerce Park at
St. Lucie County International Airport.
3. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Sunland Gardens M.S.BU. Phase 1 Potable Water Improvements
FPUA- The Board approved the request to advertise the second Public
Hearing to be held on January 6, 2004.
B. Engineering- Change Order No. 1 - The Board approved and
authorized the Chairman to sign Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$64,729.09 for a total contract price of $1,647,974.92 to Ranger
Construction Industries, Inc., to install a silt fence adjacent to the
perimeter, carry out modifications to the plans and correct design
oversights of the South Jenkins Road extension project.
C. Environmental Resources- The Board approved the request for an
exemption from the requirements of Section 11.02.09 (A)(5) and no
environmental impact report be required for this project.
D. Engineering – Ralls Road Mine- The Board approved 1) closure of the
Ralls Road Mine and 2) release of the $20,000 bond in favor of Ralls
Road Corporation.
E. Solid Waste Division – The Board approved the purchase of an
Inventory Control System from Wasp Barcode Technologies in the
total amount of $1,697 as well as approved Budget Amendment # 04-
114 and Equipment Request # 04-216.
F. Award of Bid # 03-034, Removal of Feral Hogs from St. Lucie County
Environmental Lands- The Board approved awarding bid # 03-034 to
Mr. Carl Haselgrove for the Removal of Feral Hogs from St. Lucie
County Environmental Lands, Contingent upon sufficient insurance
and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the
County Attorney.
G. Environmental Resources- Equipment Request EQ02-221 and EQ 04-
222 and BA04-116- The Board approved the equipment requests as
listed to replace equipment stolen from Platt’s Creek.
4. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
A. Savannah Club DRI/PUD- Satisfaction of Development Order Condition No.
11- the Board approved Budget Resolution No. 03-317.
B. Request to establish a $50. Change Fund for the Historical Museum- The
Board approved the establishment of a Change Fund Account in the mount of
$50. for the Historical Museum.
C. Budget Resolution 030280 for the Child Dependency Court Representation
Grant awarded by the State of Florida Justice Administrative Commission in
the amount of $55,202.57.- The Board approved the Chairman signing the
grant contract and approved Budget Resolution # 03-280 to appropriate and
expend the funds from the Child Dependency Court Representation Grant.
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D. Budget Resolution No. 03-320 for he Byrne State and Local Law Enforcement
Grant in the amount of $72,137.- The Board approved accepting the award
and approved Budget Resolution # 03-320 to appropriate and expend the
funds from the Byrne State and Local Law Enforcement Grant.
E. Court Administrative Order 2003-13- The Board approved a disbursement of
$3,000 to the Children’s Services Council to cover Executive Roundtable
membership dues as described in the Court Administrative Order 2003-13.
F. Budget Resolution No. 03-322- The Board approved Budget Resolution No.
03-322 for the Treasure Cove/Ocean Harbor South MSBU.
5. ADMINISTRATION
A. Cultural Affairs Council Grant Agreement- The Board approved the proposed
grant agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign the grant agreement.
B. Marine Center Lectures- The Board approved the proposed lecture series and
waived charges for use of the facility and admission fees to the attendees.
6. PARKS AND RECREATION
A. Purchase of Aeravator (EQ-04-223 & Vacuum/Scrubber(EQ04-224)- The
Board approved Equipment Request EQ04-223 and EQ04-224 in the amount
of $6,708 and $4,446 respectively.
B. Fairgrounds Hood and Grease Catcher- The Board approved proceeding with
the purchase and installation of the Hood & Grease Catcher at the Fairgrounds
($9,800) and authorized the use of $2,500 for incidentals.
C. Fence Repair at Pepper Park and Lawnwood Football Stadium- The Board
approved the use of contingency funds and proceeded with the repair, totaling
$24,833 and approved BA04117.
D. Lease Agreement/After Hours Maintenance and Operational Coverage – The
Board authorized the Chairman to sign the lease agreement with Mr. Phillip
Immesote for occupancy of the mobile home at the Savannas Recreation Area
in exchange for “after hours emergency maintenance and operational duties”.
E. Sewage Pump Replacement at the Summerlin Tee Dock- Equipment Request
EQ04-214 and Budget Amendment BA04-113- The Board approved the
equipment and the budget request as listed in the amount of $7,500.
F. RFP # 03-104- Concession Agreement for the Rental of Canoes & Kayaks at
River Park Marina- The Board approved awarding the Contract to S.L.C.
Canoe & Kayak, and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as drafted
by the County Attorney.
G. Reallocation of funds to complete the warning track at Thomas J. White main
baseball field & acceptance of Haverland Blackrock Corp as a sole provider-
The Board approved reallocating $23,811 into the “improvements O/T Bldgs”
account, use Haverland Blackrock Corp as a sole source provider, and proceed
with the “warning track” effort at a cost of $19,920.
H. Proposed admission , parking and menu prices at Mets Stadium for the 2004
season- The Board approved the proposed price lists submitted by the Mets.
7. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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A. South 25 St. Roadway Widening- Midway Road to Edwards Road-
Ernsberger, Mullins, Green – Tax I.D. No. 3403-502-0094-110/6- Parcel 116-
The Board approved the Contract for Sale and Purchase with Dale Ernsberger,
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et al in the amount of $3,650.00 as shown on the attached map, authorized the
Chairman to execute the Contract and directed staff to close the transaction
and record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
B. North Dock-Dock Use Agreement with True North of Clinton, L.L.C a/k/a
STV Unicorn- The Board approved the proposed dock use agreement with
True North of Clinton, L.L.C a/k/a STV Unicorn and authorized the Chairman
to execute the final agreement.
C. A Resolution Amending the St. Lucie County Civic Center Schedule of
Operating Regulations, Rental Fees and Other Charges- The Board approved
the Resolution and authorized the Chairman to sign.
D. Petition for Abandonment- The Board authorized advertising a Public
Hearing to be held on January 6, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as
possible.
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E. South 25 St. Roadway Widening-Midway Road to Edwards Road – 3D
Development & Leasing Corp. Parcel 114 & 701, - The Board approved the
Contract for Sale and Purchase with 3D Development & Leasing Corp. in the
amount of $15,198.53 and authorized the Chairman to execute the Contract
and directed staff to close the transaction and record the documents in the
Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
8. PURCHASING
Bid # 04-007 Purchase of Lighting and Grip Package for TV Studio- The
Board approved awarding the bid to B & H Photo for a total amount of
$20,722.69 and Stage E & L for a total amount of $1,125.00 and authorized
the Chairman to sign the contract for B & H Photo as prepared by the County
Attorney.
Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C00-11-124 with Aquagenix- The Board
Approved the fourth amendment to the contract with Aquagenix and
Authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County
Attorney.
Permission to Advertise Request for Qualifications for Project Administration
for Construction of the St. Lucie Airport West Commerce Park- The Board
approved advertising the request for Qualifications for Project Administration
for the Construction of the St. Lucie County West Commerce Park.
9. HUMAN RESOURCES
Grievance # 386- Civic Center- The Board approved upgrading three
positions of Special Facilities Technician, Pay grade 9 to Special Facilities
Technician Pay Grade 13, retroactive to August 7, 2003.
10. UTILITIES
Work Authorization with Masteller & Moler Inc- The Board approved the
work authorization with Masteller & Moler,inc. for water main extensions
in the amount of $7,450 for Gordy Road East to Florida Turnpike.
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REGULAR AGENDA (1-679)
5.A Resolution No. 03-287- Airport Industrial Park MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units.
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Con. Coward to approve Resolution No. 03-
287; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.B Resolution No. 03-288- Atlantic Beach Blvd., MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 03-
288; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.C Resolution No. 03-289- Coral Street MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
03-289; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.D Resolution No. 03-290- Echo Street MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
03-290; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.E Resolution No. 03-291- Fra-Mar Place MSBU-
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 03-
291; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.F Resolution No. 03-292- Green Acres MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
03-292; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.G Resolution No. 03-293- Grey Twig Lane MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 03-
293; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
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5.H Resolution No. 03-294 Harmony Heights MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 03-
294; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.I. Resolution No. 03-295- Indian River Estates
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
03-295; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.J Resolution No. 03-296- Lake Drive MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 03-
296; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.K Resolution No. 03-297 Lebanon Road MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve Resolution No.
03-297; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.L Resolution No. 03-298 Navajo Avenue South MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
03-298; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.M Resolution No.03-299- North Lennard Road 1 MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 03-
299;and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.N Resolution No. 03-300- North Lennard Road 2 MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.03-
300; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.O Resolution No. 03-301- North Lennard Road 3 MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
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It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution NO.
03-301; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.P Resolution No. 03-302 Osceola Drive MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 03-
302; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.Q Resolution No. 03-303 Saegar Avenue MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 03-
303; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.R Resolution No. 03-304- Solida Circle MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
03-304; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
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5.S Resolution No. 03-305- South 26 St. MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution
No. 03-305; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.T Resolution No. 03-306 South Hutchinson Island Beach Restoration MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 03-
306; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.U Resolution No. 03-307 St. Lucie Village MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
03-307; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.V Resolution No. 03-308 Sunland Gardens MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 03-
308; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
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5.W Resolution No. 03-309 Sunland Gardens Phase 2 MSBU
Consider staff recommendation to adopt the resolution stating the County’s intent to use
the uniform method of collection non-ad valorem special assessments which may be
levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit units
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
03-309; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
6. AIRPORT (1-960)
Economic Development Strategic Plan- Consider staff recommendation to approve and
accept the Economic Development Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2003 through 2008
prepared by the Indian River Community College Business & Professional Development
Center.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve and accept the
Economic Development Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2003 –2008; and,upon roll call,
motion carried unanimously.
7. COUNTY ATTORNEY
A. FY04 Computer Equipment Agreement- Consider staff recommendation to approve
the FY04 Computer Equipment Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the
Agreement.
B. FY04 Purchase of Computers from Howard Industries, Inc.,- Consider staff
recommendation to approve the Third Year Contract, the Interlocal Agreement with the
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State Attorney, and the Interlocal Agreement with the 19 Judicial Circuit and authorized
the Chairman to sign the agreement.
D. Resolution No. 03-325 Financing Lease for Computer Purchase- Consider staff
recommendation to approve Resolution No. 03-325 as drafted.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve items 7 A, B
and D; and authorize the Chairman to sign; and, upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
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C. Utility Services Area Dispute- Interlocal Agreement with City of Ft. Pierce – Fort
Pierce Utilities Authority- Consider staff recommendation to approve the form of the
Agreements and maps to the City of Ft. Pierce and the FPUA.
The County Attorney advised the Board that the annexation issue is not included in the
agreement. He advised the Board of their suggested changes. Their interlocal agreement
which they wish for the Board to review is different than the one submitted by the City
and the FPUA.
The interlocal which was presented had a lot of language concerning annexation, that
would encourage annexation and discussed it in detail. The interlocal presented by staff
does not have annexation as an issue. It does not indicate the Board encourages or
supports it, it is simply a service area agreement. It is intended to soley identify through
a map what service areas the utility authority will serve and we will not, and in what
areas outside that service area that we will be buying bulk water and sewer from the
utility authority. There is also attached to the interlocal, a bulk agreement which was
previously distributed to the utility authority so that there would be no further need to
negotiate a bulk agreement. This has been placed as an exhibit to the agreement.
Com. Bruhn stated he would like to get it all wrapped up with the issues at one time.
Com. Coward stated he did not believe this could happen in a timely fashion. There is
an issue which remains on the table, which is the contiguous issue.
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Com. Hutchinson stated she would feel more comfortable with a bulk agreement, reason
being you have a straight line which delineates where the agreement is, also she is not
comfortable taking bits and pieces from white city area and chopping it some to Port St
Lucie, some to the County and some into the city of Ft. Pierce and she believes the
residents are not too happy with that idea also.
The County Attorney stated the county does not have a territorial or service agreement
that would give territories. The 2001 resolution specifically says in the last paragraph
that it is not intended to be a territorial agreement.
Com. Coward stated the bulk water agreement is the key issue at this point. He felt we
were trying to do too much with the lines at this point.
Com. Lewis stated the city’s position is they cannot do a bulk water agreement with out
a defined service area.
Com. Hutchinson stated the county has gone over and beyond to attempt to work with
FPUA and the city on this issue and it has been months. Every time a new idea comes up
and we ask them to review it and talk with them about it. She believes the county needs
to make a move and make a decision as to whether or not we will buy bulk water. The
city has been given every opportunity to come to the table.
Com. Bruhn stated we should counter with what is appropriate on the map with option
one and see what they come back with.
Com. Lewis likes option one, however she would like the line below Midway Road
(White City) exempted since we would be facilitating the creation of a “pocket” if we
approve it.
Com. Hutchinson stated she would go with option 2 she sees no reason to go past the
Kings Highway area other than selling in bulk.
Com. Hutchinson requested staff direction, that in any event this takes the Board back to
square one, that they need to go ahead and bring that back to this Board the master plan
proposals a.s.a.p.
The County Attorney stated they can include in the letter to be drafted and sent by the
County Administrator, that the county would like a response by the end of the year. He
summarized that what he had heard was there was a consensus on option one with the
exclusion of the White City line below Midway Road.
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward to approve option 1 of the
agreements and maps as amended and to send a letter to city requesting a response by a
definite date; and, upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Nay: Hutchinson, Ayes: Bruhn,
Coward, Lewis, motion carried by a vote of 3 to 1.
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Consider Draft Resolution No. 03-230 approving the request of Gregg Wexler through
agent Henry Kaye, for Major Site Plan Approval for the project to be known as Key West
Bay, a 77 unit multiple family residential project- Consider staff recommendation to
approve Draft Resolution No. 03-230, subject to the conditions contained therein.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Draft Resolution
No. 03-230; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
9. ADMINISTRATION
Arts in Public Places: Proposed Annual Plan- Consider staff recommendation to approve
the proposed program as presented and authorize the Cultural Affairs Exec. Director to
proceed to execute the program.
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It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve staff
recommendation; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
B. Bi-Weekly Reports- The Board gave updates on the committees and advisory board.
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ADDITIONS
RA-1 Port St. Lucie Annexations- Proposed Regional Wastewater Treatment Site- Staff
is requesting the Board provide direction on whether or not the majority of the Board
deems it appropriate of the County to initiate the Conflict Resolution process in regard to
the annexation of the proposed wastewater treatment site.
The Community Development Director advised the Board that this annexation is not in
violation of the annexation practices and requirements of Chapter 171, however, there are
other annexation issues pending.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Coward to adopt the Conflict
Resolution initiating the process and deliver it to the city of Port St. Lucie in addition the
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Community Development Director will attend the meeting on the 15 and present county
objections to the annexation;
Com. Bruhn stated when Ft. Pierce does an annexation incorrectly, he is the first one to
stop it or litigate it, this one meets the requirements of annexation and follows the law,
and there should not be an argument and can not help but wonder if this is being done
soley because they are not responding to our contact.
Com. Coward stated the city of Port St. Lucie has disregarded or is inconsistent with our
Comprehensive Plan, our Urban Service Boundary, our long-range transportation plan,
the inter-governmental coordination of our Comprehensive Plan, our development orders
and have excluded the county from direct or adequate involvement in their large scale
development projects, at what point do we get involved and what other options does the
county have.
The County Attorney stated there are limited options and once the property becomes
annexed, the options become somewhat more limited, they have much more control.
Com. Hutchinson stated she felt this was a way to open doors and hopes this would send
a message to Port St. Lucie.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Nay: Bruhn, Aye’s: Coward, Hutchinson, Lewis;
motion carried by a vote of 3 to 1.
RA-2. Port St. Lucie- Future Lane Use Amendments- Consider staff request for
authorization to submit to the City of Port St. Lucie, a formal request for copies of all
application materials supporting analysis for each of the submitted Comprehensive Plan
Amendments.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve staff’s request;
and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Chairman
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Clerk of Circuit Court
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