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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 12-14-2004 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: December 14, 2004 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Tape: 1-2 Adjourned: 10:30 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Frannie Hutchinson, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Chris Craft, Joseph Smith Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Randy Stevenson, Asst. Growth Management Director, Pete Keogh, Parks and Recreation Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Mike Bowers, Utilities Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Ed Parker, Purchasing Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Dennis Wetzel, IT Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-028) It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the minutes of the meeting held December 7, 2004; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION A. The County Administrator presented Ms. Amy Mott with the award from the Florida Society of Environmental Professionals for the Plat Rescue Program. B. The County Administrator read upcoming events. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Charles Grande, Hutchinson Island Presidents Council, addressed the Board regarding the beach appropriation from Tallahassee and thanked the Board for their support. Mr. Jeff Furst, Property Appraiser, addressed the Board regarding unspent funds in his budget in the amount of $486,391.00. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (1-391) It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the Consent Agenda to include additions CA-1; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 11. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Lennard Road MSBU Project- Contract for Sale and Purchase- Raymond and Mary Roddy- The Board approved the Contract for Sale and Purchase with Mr. & Mrs. Roddy, authorized the Chairman to sign the Contract for Sale and Purchase, directed staff to proceed with the closing and record the Warranty Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 1 B. Resolution No. 04-393- Extending the State of Emergency- The Board approved Resolution No. 04-393 and 04-394, extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jean and authorized the Chairman to sign the Resolutions. C. Drainage Easement- Reserve Homes LTD., LP- The Board accepted the drainage easement authorized the Chair to sign Resolution No. 04- 374 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. th D. South 25 St., Roadway Widening-Midway Road to Edwards Road- Temporary Construction Easement- David and Jeanne Goguen- The Board accepted the Temporary Construction Easement authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 04-395 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 3. PUBLIC WORKS A. Building and Zoning Division- The Board approved advertising a public hearing for February 1, 2005 to declare the structure at 2313 S. th 36 St., Fort Pierce, Florida an unsafe building. B. Engineering Division- Indian River Estates Street Lighting District – The Board approved advertising a public hearing to add lighting for January 11, 2005 to consider amending the Indian River Estates Street District for the addition of one light. C. Engineering Division- Grey Twig Lane MSBU Potable Water Improvements FPUA- The Board approved advertising for the initial public hearing for February 1, 2005 and accepted the petitioning ballots. D. Engineering Division- Sunland Gardens Phase 2 MSBU- Potable Water Improvements- FPUA – The Board approved accepting the petitioning ballots and granted permission to advertise for a public hearing for February 1, 2005. E. Solid Waste Division- The Board approved final pay in the amount of $76,806.68 to Continental Biomass Industries, Inc. 4. PARKS AND RECREATION A. Renewal of the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, Inc.- Facilities Use Agreement for Office Space at Tradition Field Stadium- The Board approved the Facilities Use Agreement as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign. B. Request permission to go out for RFP for professional catering services for the St. Lucie County Centennial Celebration scheduled July 2, 2005 at the Fairgrounds- The Board approved going out for RFP’s. 5. AIRPORT A. Budget Resolution 04-387 FAA grant (12-0023-W1-2005) for the replace of the Instrument Landing System at the St. Lucie County Airport- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 04-387 for the FAA grant in the amount of $195,000. B. Land lease between St. Lucie County and the United States of America for the Stand Alone Weather Sensors at the St. Lucie County International Airport- The Board approved the land lease. 2 C. Approve Budget Resolution No. 04-392 FDOT JPA grant- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 04-392 for the FDOT JPA 411315 for $176,000 for the rehabilitation of the airfield lighting at St. Lucie County International Airport. 6. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET A. Adopt Budget Resolution No. 04-347 to establish the budget for the Public Improvement Refunding Revenue Binds, Series 2004A (800 MHz Emergency Radio System) $8,030,000- The Board adopted Budget Resolution No. 04-347. B. Adopt Budget Resolution No. 04-389 to establish the budget for the Harmony Heights MSBU project and authorized the Office of Management and Budget to proceed with obtaining interim financing for this project. 7. PURCHASING A. Bid # 04-113 Purchase and Delivery of fifty Concrete Benches- The Board approved awarding Bid # 04-113 to purchase and deliver fifty concrete benches to the lowest bidder American Park & Play, Inc., for a total amount of $20,950.00. B. Bid # 05-007 Sale of Surplus Computer Equipment- The Board approved awarding Bid # 05-007 to the highest bidder Daniel Root for a total amount of $5,896.91. C. Approval of Bid Waiver and Ratification of Emergency Purchases from Hurricane Frances/Jeanne- The Board approved 1) ratifying the County Administrator ‘s Order effective September 3, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. and September 24, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. 2) approved the waiver of sealed bids as a result of the declared emergency, 3) ratified the County Administrator’s approval of the list of emergency purchase orders, and authorized the Chairman to sign contracts as prepared by the County Attorney. D. Permission to advertise RFP for continuing consulting services- architectural firms –Central Services- The Board approved advertising a RFP for continuing services-architectural firms . E. Bid # 04-0100 Design/Build Natural History-Exhibit at the Oxbow Eco-Center- The Board approved rejecting all bids for Bid # 04-100 design/build Natural History Exhibit at the Oxbow Eco Center and approved re-advertising. F. Permission to advertise an Invitation for Bid for Towing Services- The Board approved advertising an invitation for bid for towing services. 8. CULTURAL AFFAIRS A. Cultural Affairs Council Grant Agreement- The Board approved the proposed grant agreement and authorized the Chairperson to sign the grant agreement. B. Livingston “Castro” Roberts Exhibit Reception at the SLC Historical Museum- The Board approved the serving of wine and beer at the Livingston Roberts reception on February 4, 2005. C. Request approval of Budget Amendment 05-111 and Equipment request 05-274 - The Board approved Budget Amendment 05-111 and 3 Equipment Request 05-274 for the purchase of a computer system for the Cultural Affairs Administrative Assistant in the amount of $1,286.00. 9. COMMUNITY SERVICES Request approval to apply for a $500,000 HOME Again, FHFC Disaster Relief HOME Assistance Program loan- The Board approved applying for Assistance Loan program in the amount of $500,000. 10. GRANTS A. The Board authorized the submittal of a grant application to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program for $60,000 that will be utilized for landscape architectural services to assist County staff determine the type, pattern and density of planting necessary to obtain optimal stabilization of the restored embankment along Indian River Drive and to develop three prototype planting plans for the Indian River Drive Phase 2 Restoration Project. The Board also authorized the acceptance of the grant if it awarded. B. The Board authorized the submittal of a grant application to the Florida Inland District Emergency Assistance Program for $422,280 to plant three prototype plantings on lands owned by St. Lucie County and the Florida and the Florida Inland Navigation District on Indian River Drive as part of the Indian River Drive Phase 2 Restoration Project. The Board also authorized the acceptance of the grant . Additionally the Board approved Resolution No. 04-391 which is necessary to complete the grant application. 11. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Permission to release retainage- Florida Design Contractors, Inc. Rock Road jail Wastewater Screening Facility- The Board approved releasing the retainage in the amount of $14,239.40 to Florida Design Contractors, Inc., for the installation of the wastewater screening facility at Rock Road Jail. 12. ADMINISTRATION A. Stadium Concession- The Board approved the concession price adjustments for the 2005 New York Mets/St. Lucie Mets season. B. Approve Budget Amendment 05-110 - The Board approved Budget Amendment 05-110 in the amount of $5,200. to allocate funds for the Harbor Branch Shrimp Property appraisals. C. RE-appoint Charles Q. James to the Contractors Certification Board- The Board approved the re-appointment of Charles Q. James as the BCC at large/Electrical Contractor appointment to the Contractors Certification Board. D. Appointment of Hayden Kenneth Curtis to the Contractors Certification Board- The Board ratified Com. Craft’s appointment of Hayden Curtis to the Contractors Certification Board. 13. UTILITIES The Board approved Work Authorization with Masteller & Moler, Inc., for engineering services related to the preparation of engineering design, construction plans, permitting specifications, construction administration and inspection of the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant capacity increase from 10,000 to 50,000 GPD in the amount of $43,500.00. 4 REGULAR AGENDA (1-439) 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-354 Airport Industrial MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 04- 354; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-355 Atlantic Beach Blvd. MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 04- 355; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-356 Emerson Estates MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve Resolution No. 04- 356; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. D. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-357 Fra/Mar Wagner MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 04- 357; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. E. Engineering Division – Resolution No. 04-358 Garrison Lane MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 04- 358; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 5 F. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-359 Green Acres MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 04- 359; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. G. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-360 Gray Twig Lane MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution NO. 04- 360; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. H. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-361 Harmony Heights MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 04- 361; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. I. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-362 Indian River Estates MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve Resolution No. 04- 362; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. J. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-363 Lake Drive MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 04- 363; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. K. Engineering Division- Resolution No. 04-364 Navajo Ave. South MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. 6 It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 04- 364; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. L. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-365 North Lennard Rd 1 MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 04- 365; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. M. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-366 North Lennard Rd. 2 MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve Resolution No. 04- 366; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. N. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-367 N. Lennard Rd. 3 MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 04- 367; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. O. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-368 Solida Circle MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 04- 368; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. th P. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-369 South 26 St. MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 04- 369; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Q. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-370 S. Hutchinson Isl. Beach Restoration MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. 7 It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 04- 370; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. R. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-371 St. Lucie Village MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 04- 371; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. S. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-372 Sunland Gardens Phase 2 MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 04- 372; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. nd T. Engineering Division Resolution No. 04-373 West 2 St. MSBU Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution stating the County’s intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which may be levied by the corresponding municipal service benefit unit. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 04- 373; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 6. ADMINISTRATION (1-812) City of Ft. Pierce Future Annexation Request – Staff requested direction on the City of Ft. Pierce Selvitz Road area annexations. Com. Coward commented on this issue and asked the County work cooperatively with the City of Ft. Pierce to address the real issues which are joint planning agreements, intergovernmental coordination and dealing with the real issues such as the residents. Com. Coward stated he felt this could be handled with a meeting between the two entities. Com. Hutchinson stated in light of the fact the first meeting was already held, she felt today was the only opportunity they had to discuss it. She has no problem in asking in letter form and her signing such letter however, she would prefer it be on record at the city commission meeting, if they choose to move forward with the second public hearing, the county’s concerns be addressed by a County Commission representative at the meeting. Com. Lewis stated she concurred with Com. Coward and supported further discussion on the issues and recalled the Board had not given up their rights to oppose any annexations issues. She concurred with sending a letter to the City Commission. 8 It was the consensus of the Board to direct the County Attorney, the County Administrator and the Special Projects Director to draft an appropriate letter for the Chairman’s signature to send to the City of Ft. Pierce and provide a copy to each Board member to see if there are any concerns. 7. GROWTH MANAGEMENT (1-2035) Community Rating System- 2004 Monitoring Report- Consider staff recommendation to accept this report and forward it to the Community Rating System. The Asst. Growth Management Director addressed the Plan. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft to accept the report as presented; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 8. CENTRAL SERVICES (1-2093) Request Board direction on the location of the Chiller Plant at Administration complex Building, Administration Building (Civic Center) - Consider staff recommendation that the Board provide direction as to the location of the chiller plant at will be constructed on Virginia Avenue. The Central Services Director addressed the Board on this issue and reviewed three options presented for the Boards’ consideration. Staff recommended option 3. Com. Coward requested the Board make clear what they exactly are going to do with the Civic Center. He is in favor of fixing the Civic Center for user groups and requested the Board give direction to staff to provide information regarding the potential uses of the Civic Center. Com. Lewis stated she felt the decision was that they were willing to do the chiller plant because they wished to keep the Civic Center as it is and improved until they have another facility to take its place should that be the decision of the Board. Com. Hutchinson concurred and stated this was her understanding that they were not going to get rid of the Civic Center at any time until they decided if they were going to build a new one, where it would be located, how big and how it would be funded. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve option 3 as recommended by staff and requested information from the Parks and Recreation department as to how they can utilize the Civic Center in a more creative manner for recreation purposes; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Staff was directed to come back with information on the seating. 9. CULTURAL AFFAIRS (1-2614) Cultural Affairs Council Board Vacancy- Consider staff recommendation to select one appointee from resumes presented. Upon tally of the votes the outcome was as follows: Ocar Bravo – 1 vote Robert Roldan-4 votes Jacquelene N. Burke- 0 The Board appointed Mr. Robert Roldan. 9 10. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-2869) Chuck’s Seafood Inc.,- Second Restatement of Lease Agreement- Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Second Restatement of Lease Agreement with Chuck’s Seafood Inc., and authorize the Chairman to execute the Restatement upon receipt of the signed originals from the Lessee. Mr. Glen Blake, representing Chuck’s Seafood, requested action be deferred until a future date. No action taken. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _________________________ Chairman _________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 10