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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 08-10-2004 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: August 10, 2004 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Tape: 1-2 Adjourned: 11:15 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, John D. Bruhn, Cliff Barnes, Doug Coward. Frannie Hutchinson Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Paul Phillips, Airport Director, Pete Keogh, Parks and Rec. Director, Leo Cordeiro, Solid Waste, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Richard Bouchard, Engineer; Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-027) It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve the minutes of the meeting held July 22, 2004 and August 3, 2004; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 04-204- Proclaiming August 8, 2004 thru September 11, 2004 as St. Lucie County Fire Fighter Appreciation Month, in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04- 204; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution No. 04-205- Proclaiming August 14, 2004 as “Marina Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve Resolution NO. 04-205; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C. Representative Gayle Harrell presented a check for $200,000 FRDAP grant for Lawnwood. D. A presentation was made by Charles Fisher and Bill Deppmeyer of the Sundancer RC Airplane Club. E. Richard Bouchard gave an Artificial Reef Update. Mr. Bill Bobb, Conservation Director PSL Angler’s Club thanked the Board for their cooperation and advised the Board this was a Win Win situation and there are those who will volunteer their time to assist in moving the program forward. Phillip DeFoya, PSL Angler’s Club member, addressed the Board in favor of re-starting the artificial reef program. He offered his assistance. Mr. Charles Grande, Hutchinson Island, addressed the Board in support of the artificial reef program and asked the Board to support Mr. Bouchard’s program. Mr. Terry Dillan, Florida Oceanographic Society, Martin County, addressed the Board and volunteered his full support with the artificial reef program. 1 Mr. Beau Braun, Ft. Pierce Sport Fishing Club, addressed the Board and advised them of culverts which have been removed and need somewhere to be placed. These culverts make good artificial reefs. Mr. Roger Sharpe, Indian River Drive resident, addressed the Board in favor of the program moving forward and addressed its economic value. Com. Coward suggested staff meet with this group and come back to the Board. Com. Lewis suggested they get together and discuss what would be the best way to move forward. Com. Hutchinson asked if it would be more helpful to provide a part time position under Mr. Bouchard to assist in the program. Mr. Bouchard stated this would be a difficult question to answer at this time. Com. Hutchinson asked he consider this option and discuss it further. Com. Coward suggested moving the environmental staff into it’s own department. No action taken. F. The County Administrator gave an update on upcoming events. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Craig Munt, Hutchinson Island resident, addressed the Board regarding dangers and liabilities the county should consider when building an ATV Park. Com. Coward requested information as to whether or not an ATC Park would have a detrimental affect on the Golf Course. Ms. Jean Hearn, Indrio Road resident, addressed the Board regarding Ordinance No. 04- 021 and suggested this be voted down next week. Mr. Gordon Case, Holiday Pines resident, addressed the Board and asked they have all the proper information on ATV Parks before making a decision. Mr. Bill Hammer, Reserve resident, addressed the Board and asked them to take the “emotion” out of their decision making regarding the ATV Park and stated the process is backwards and they need to know all the facts. Ms. Pamela Hammer, member of the P & Z Board addressed the Board regarding the scheduled P & Z meetings and the Jewish Holiday. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (2-345) It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the Consent Agenda with item C-10A pulled; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LISTS The Board approved Warrant List No. 47. 2. PUBLIC SAFETY A. Storm Water Pollution Plan Scope of Work- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 3 with PBS&J for $49,470.00 for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan update for the St. Lucie County Airport. 2 B. Budget Resolution (04-177) Airport West Commerce Park Economic Development Administration EDA Contract- The Board approved the Budget Resolution for the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration contract of $1.5 million with matching funds of $500,000 for the construction of the Airport West Commerce Park at the St. Lucie County International Airport. C. Budget Resolution No. 04-178- for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway E- The Board approved budget Resolution No. 04-178 . The FDOT grant provides $508,000 of the $635,000 required for this project. D. FDOT JPA for $3,948 for Perimeter Fencing- The Board approved the FDOP JPA and authorized the Chair to execute the JPA and Resolution 04-207 authorizing the Chair to sign the agreement. FDOT grant provides $3,948., of the $157,896.00 project total. 4. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Drug Abuse Treatment Assn., Inc.. - Ninth Amendment to June 12, 1990 Facilities Use Agreement- The Board approved the Ninth Amendment to the June 12, 1990 agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment. B. Revocable License Agreement- Holiday Pines Property Owners Assn.- The Board approved the Revocable License Agreement with Holiday Pines for the landscaping around immediate area of sign, authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement and record it in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. th C. South 25 St. Roadway Widening-Midway Road to Edwards Road- Temporary Construction Easements-Ferrick- The Board accepted the Temporary Construction Easement authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 04-241 and 04-242 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County. D. Gordy Road Bridge @ Ten Mile Creek- Sovereignty Submerged Lands Easement- The Board approved the Sovereignty Submerged Easement, BOT Lease No. 560028976 authorized the Chairman to execute the Sovereignty Submerged Easement directed staff to forward the easement to the DEP for signature and record the easement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 5. PARKS AND RECREATION A. Reallocation of funds to purchase/install a sound system at the Equestrian Arena and Permission to Advertise the Bid- CIP04-089- The Board approved the re-allocation of $50,000 for the purchase and installation of a sound system, granted permission to advertise the bid; award the bid to the lowest bidder; and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as drafted by the County Attorney. B. Release of Retainage of Weller Poll Constructions Inc., and Final Payment- The Board approved the final payment and released the retainage to Weller Pool Contractors in the amount of $23,123.14. C. Division of Forestry request to relocate at the Fairgrounds- The Board approved the Division of Forestry’s request to move its operation including the construction of a new facility at its expense, to the 3 Fairgrounds approved the agreement as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement. D. Open Space Pool Closing for safety/health reasons- The Board approved closing the “Open Space Pool 3 weeks early for health and safety reasons. E. Adams Ranch- The Board approved purchasing and installing the sign For the Adams Ranch Equestrian Arena at a cost of $4,090. . 6. PUBLIC WORKS A. Approval of Queens Island Management Plan- The Board approved the Queens Island Management Plan and forward it to the State of Florida’s Acquisition and Restoration Council for final approval. B. Solid Waste Division- The Board approved purchasing a 330CL Backhoe off State Contract # 760-001-01-1 from Ringhaver for a total price of $195,533.64 and approved Equipment Request # 04-270 and Budget Amendment No. 04-162. C. Engineering Division- Request for Public Hearing on Florida Rock Mine- The Board approved scheduling a public hearing for September 7, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. or soon there after to consider the request of Florida Rock Mine- North Plant mining permit application. 7. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Rooftop air conditioning replacement- The Board approved the second low bidder, Master Mechanical, Inc.,-Bid # 04-095 in the amount of $71,230.00 approved the use of Capitol Project Reserve funds in the amount of $26,570. and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 8. MANAGEMEN AND BUDGET Permission to Advertise Public Hearing- The Board authorized the office of Management and Budget to schedule a public hearing to amend the budget. 9. PARKS REFERENDUM Bid # 04-075- Lawnwood Stadium East & West Bleachers Concrete Restoration- The Board approved awarding Bid # 04-075 to the low bidder Sunrise Systems of Brevard, Inc., for $676,396.19 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 10. PURCHASING A. Bid # 04-085 Sale of Surplus Real Property on Cortez Blvd., Ft. Pierce, Fla. – This item was pulled. B. Bid # 04-092- Sale of Surplus Equipment- The Board approved awarding the Sale of the Surplus Equipment, Savin 9550 Copier, Canon NP6080 Copier and Califone turntable with speakers to the highest bidder Close Leasing Systems, Inc., for a total amount $196.00. C. Award of RFP # 04-048 Newspaper Legal Advertising & Publication Services- The Board awarded the RFP to Scripps Treasure Coast Publishing Company and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 4 D. Award of RFP # 04068 Processing Wallboard/Gypsum for Recycling- The Board approved negotiating with Agri Marketing Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. E. Award of RFP # 04-069- Processing Concrete, Stone, Bricks, Blocks, etc. for Recycling- The Board approved negotiating with the top ranked firm Crushco LLC and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. F. Fixed Asset Inventory Property Record Removal and sale of surplus property- The Board approved removing the records from the fixed asset inventory and granted permission to advertise an Invitation for Bid for the sale of Surplus Equipment. G. Bid No. 04-078- Pepper Park Grinder Pump Station Conversion- The Board approved awarding Bid # 04-078 to the low bidder, R.K. contractors, Inc., for $125,880.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. REGULAR AGENDA 5.A MANGEMENT AND BUDGET (2-556) Acceptance of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant award on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office and Budget Resolution No. 04-206 to increase the Fine and Forfeiture Fund- Consider staff recommendation to authorize the County Administrator to accept electronically the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant, and approve Resolution NO. 04- 206 to increase the Fine and Forfeiture Fund. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04- 206; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (2-628) 6. PUBLIC WORKS Engineering Division- King orange 2 MSBU Final Hearing-Public Water Improvements- FPUA – Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-197 approving the Final Assessment Roll for the King Orange 2 Municipal Services Benefit Unit. It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04- 197; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 7. PUBLIC WORKS (2-688) Engineering Division- Revels Lane 1 MSBU Final Hearing-Public Water Improvements FPUA- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-199 approving the Final Assessment Roll for the Revels Lane 1 Municipal Services Benefit Unit. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04-199; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 8. PUBLIC WORKS (2-700) Engineering Division- Skylark 2 MSBU Final Hearing-Public Water Improvements- FPUA - Consider staff recommendation o adopt Resolution No. 04-198 approving the Final Assessment Roll for the Skylark 2 Municipal Services Benefit Unit. 5 It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve Resolution No. 04-198; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 9. PUBLIC WORKS( 2-797) Transfer funds from contingency to establish project funding in the amount of $118,000 th for the S. 26 St. MSBU Wastewater Project- Consider staff recommendation to approve transfer of funds for County contingency to establish project funding in the amount of th $118,000 for the S. 26 St. MSBU Wastewater Project and signature by the Chairman. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve staff recommendation and directed staff to move forward with the letters to the city; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 10. COUNTY ATTORNEY th South 25 St. Improvement Project Resolution No. 04-187 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Donation, Purchase or Eminent Domain- Consider staff recommendation to approve the resolution and authorize the Chairman to sign. It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04- 187; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 11. COUNTY ATTORNEY (2-1066) Resolution No. 04-243- Providing for the borrowing of not exceeding ten million dollars to provide financing for the cost of acquiring park land and open space to enhance environmentally sensitive land trails an improve and construct parks, in anticipation of the receipt of certain taxes levied for such purposes- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-243 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve Resolution No. 04-243; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 12. PURCHASING COMMUNITY SERVICES Sale of Surplus Real Property- This item was pulled. 13. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Renovation of the Courtroom at Rock Road Correctional Facility- Consider staff recommendation to approve staff’s request to renovate the courtroom at the Rock Road Jail Facility at a cost of $20,000.00. It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve staff recommendation; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 14. ADMINISTRATION Bi-Weekly Committee Reports- The Board gave updates on the Committees and Advisory Boards on which they serve. 6 There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _________________________ Chairman ___________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 7