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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 02-10-2004 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: February 10, 2004 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Tape:1-2 Recessed: 10:00 a.m. Re-convened:6:30 p.m. Adjourned: 6:55 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, Frannie Hutchinson, Doug Coward, John D. Bruhn, Cliff Barnes Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Dennis Murphy, Community Development Director, Paul Phillips, Airport Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Pete Keogh, Parks and Recreation Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-024) It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 3, 2004; and upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 04-43- Proclaiming February 16, 2004 through February 22, 2004 as “ST. LUCIE COUNTY SURVEYORS WEEK” in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04-43; and, upon roll call. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ted Phillips, Indian River Chapter of Surveyors and Mappers was present to accept the proclamation. B. Resolution No. 04-34- Proclaiming February 20, 2004 through February 28, 2004 as “Jazz Week/Main Squeeze Citrus Festival” in Ft. Pierce, Florida. It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 04- 34; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Resolution No, 04-58- Proclaiming February 12, 2004 as “Step Up Florida Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04- 58; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Ms. Diane Walgren, Health Department was present to accept the proclamation. st C. Employee of the 1 Quarter- st The County Administrator announced the Employee of the 1 Quarter, Ms. Judy Stunda employed at the Library. D. The County Administrator announced upcoming events and meetings. 1 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ( 1-340) Mr. Tom Rob, Hutchinson Island resident, addressed the Board in protest of the land swap of Herman’s Bay. He advised the Board he had 250 signatures in opposition (these signatures were not submitted for the record). Mr. Don McLam, Asst. Central Services Director, advised the Board of the positives and the negatives of the land swap. Mr. Charles Grande, Hutchinson Island resident, addressed the Board regarding the lack of public communication in the planning process. Mr. Bob Bangert, Holiday Pines resident, thanked the Board for providing the North County residents with the Charrette. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (1-1483) It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the Consent Agenda; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 21. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Amendments to Agreements with George Dugan, III and Kirschner & Garland to provide legal representation to indigents in criminal cases- The Board approved the amendments to the George Dugan, Esq., and Kirschner & Garland, P.A. as outlined. B. Ordinance No. 04-016- Permission to Advertise- The Board approved advertising proposed Ordinance No. 94-016 for public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency on March 18, 2004 and the Board of County Commissioners on April 6, 2004 and April 20, 2004 beginning at 7:00 p.m. or as son thereafter as possible. C. Acceptance of Florida DEP Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant in furtherance of the River Park Marina- The Board approved accepting the grant award and authorized the Chairman to sign the Grant Agreement. D. Release of Bond- Sterling Silver Scape & Sod, Inc., CO2-05-549- The Board approved the release of the Public Construction Bond. E. Ordinance No. 04-014- Establishing Regulations to Govern the Use of Properties and Facilities Owned or Leased by the County: Permission to Advertise- The Board granted permission to advertise Ordinance No. 04-014 for March 2, 2004 which is a night meeting. 3. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET A. The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded funds of $56,614. An estimated amount of $55,000 for 2003-2004 was initially budgeted; an additional $1,614 is required to equal the awarded grant amount- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 04-46 in the amount of $1,614. B. Approval of Equipment 04-236 and Budget Amendment BA 04-128 for Handheld Computer- The Board approved Budget Amendment 04-128 and Equipment Request 04-236. 2 C. Adopt Budget Resolution 04-?? To establish the budget for Sunland Gardens MSBU Phase 1 Project- The Board adopted Resolution No. 04-??. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY Request to approve the purchase of a Router for Security/Firewall for the 911 Center- The Board approved the purchase of the Router, Equipment Request #04-237, Budget Amendment # 04-131. 5. PUBLIC WORKS A. Environmental Resources Division- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 04-45 Insurance Reimbursement- The Board approved Budget Resolution 04-45 establishing the budget for reimbursement. B. Environmental Resources Division- Purchase of Trailside Composting toilets for Bluefield Ranch Preserve- The Board approved the purchase of two trailside composting toilets at $2,168 each for a total of $4,335. C. Engineering Division- Professional Engineering Services for Roadway and Intersection Design-Work Authorization No. 1 (CO3- 09-644) Horn and Associates in the amount of $23,600 for Phase 1 construction improvements for the Ten Mile Creek-Gordy Road Recreation Area- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $23,600 for phase 1 construction improvements for the Ten Mile Creek-Gordy Road Recreation Area. D. Engineering Division- Award Bid No. 03-103 Edwards/Selvitz Road Intersection Improvements Project- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 03-103 to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc., to the lowest bidder in the amount of $522,443.20 establish the project budget as outlined in the attached memorandum and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. E. Solid Waste Division- Permission to advertise for bids for Residential Solid Waste Collection and Recycling and to request bids for both billing and collection methods.- The Board approved advertising for bids for Residential Solid Waste Collection and to request bids for both billing and collection methods (i.e. liens) and provide an alternative bid for the levy and collection of non-ad valorem assessment (tax roll) . F. Solid Waste Division- CDM Proposal to provide engineering services- The Board approved the CDM proposal to provide engineering services for assistance with implementation of the Glades Road Landfill Northeast Corner Assessment Plan for a lump sum amount of $44,850. 6. GRANTS Request approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Division of Emergency Management- The Board approved submitting a grant application not to exceed $35,000 to the Florida Division of Emergency Management/US Department of Homeland Security for the development of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). 7. PURCHASING 3 A. Donation of Surplus Equipment to Bethel Baptist Church- The Board approved the donation of the surplus equipment to Bethel Baptist Church. B. Bid Waiver and Sole Source declaration for purchase of wood waste material from the C & D Processing Facility to New Hope Power Partnership- The Board approved the bid waiver and sole source declaration. C. Permission to advertise Invitation for Bid for the purchase and installation of water heaters at the Rock Road Jail- The Board approved the request for permission to advertise for bid. 8. PARKS AND RECREATION- Purchase of Laser Grademaster Grading System- (Equipment Request # EQ04-086- The Board approved amending equipment number EQ04-086 and purchase the complete laser grading system at a cost of $16,015.00. 9. ADMINISTRATION ECivis Grant Locater- The Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign a renewal subscription agreement for eCivis Grant Locater. 10. AIRPORT A. Stormwater drainage improvement design- The Board approved Work Authorization # 2 for $41,785 scope of work with Kimley-Horn & Associates for the design phase services bid and award services and construction phase services associated with stormwater drainage improvements at the St. Lucie County Interntional Airport. B. Security Fencing Design- The Board approved Work Authorization # 1 and the $38,807 scope of work with Kimley –Horne & Associates for the design phase services bid and award services and construction phase services associated with the Phase 4 security fencing at St. Lucie County International Airport. 11. CENTRAL SERVICES Equipment Request # EQ04-235/Budget Amendment #BA04-130- Purchase of Color Printer for Central Services Administration- The Board approved the purchase of a HP Color Laser Jet 4600dn Printer, at a cost of $2,105.00. 12. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Final Plat Approvals Portofino Shores PUD Phase II- The Board approved the final plats for Portofino Shores, Phase II subject to execution of all final subdivision agreements and posting of any required securities. B. Final Plat Approvals for Portofino Shores PUD Phase III- The Board approved the final plats for Portofino Shores, Phase III subject to execution of all final subdivision agreements and posting of any required securities. REGULAR AGENDA 5. NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED 4 6. PARKS AND RECREATION (1-1668) Lincoln Park Community Center Extended Hours and approval of Budget Amendment No. 04-133- Staff requested direction from the Board and approval of Budget Resolution No. BA04-133 if the proposal is approved. Staff advised the Board that they were looking to provide longer hours and more programs for the youths in the area on Saturdays. They believe they will have a greater turn out on this day as opposed to Friday’s when then only have 15 participants. It was also noted that the residents in the area requested the programs be changed to Saturday, in order to keep the children from hanging in the areas which seem to be problematic with gangs etc. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve the Budget Amendment and change the programs to Saturday’s as requested by staff on a temporary basis; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 7. ADMINISTRATION The Board members provided committee and advisory board updates. 8. COUNTY ATTORNEY (2-100) Interlocal Agreement – Utility Bulk Sale- Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 04-61 approving the draft Interlocal Agreement, Service Area Map and Bulk Utility Service Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement. The County Administrator addressed the Interlocal Agreement approved 5-0 by the Ft. Pierce City Commission. He advised the Board of the changes and/or additions to the agreement. 1. The County would recognize that the City of Ft. Pierce has an annexation plan and that this would be recognized in both the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the County’s Comprehensive Plan. It is not favoring the City’s annexation plan and not committing to their annexation plan only recognizing they have a plan. 2. In the agreement submitted to the City Commission, we had language that the water supplied to Indian River Estates would be determined by a ballot voted on by the residents of Indian River Estates. In tonight’s meeting the city decided this should be placed in the agreement. 3. In paragraph 17 of the agreement, the city has new language that the County Attorney has agreed that would not affect the county’s position. 4. The “Jog” on the map, the city voted to square the area from Taylor Dairy Road to Johnston Road. 5. The Airport annexation amendment would provide that the city would agree not to proceed with the annexation of the airport, the corridor going to the airport and this will be resolved with continued discussions. In the interim, the city will continue to provide bulk water services to the airport. 6. On the map, the section detailed as “notes” will be incorporated in the bulk utility agreement and taken off the map. Those present from the city were Mayor Benton, Com. Nelson, Com. Alexander, Mr. Budreaux and Mr. Koblegard from the FPUA and also Mr. Summerhayes from the UA Authority. 5 Com. Coward pointed out the following. The map in the yellow area are where the lines are in the ground and is the service area where the FPUA has annexation agreements in hand would and would voluntarily take place. Outside the yellow, we have worked with city and UA to provide bulk water without annexation, Lakewood Park, Holiday Pines, all the North County will not be subject to annexation per this agreement. Com. Lewis stated the changes and additions are understandable enough, however, she felt conflicted on the part of the agreement, item 1, and felt as she did previously, it seems the state has a fairly understandable State Statute as to how annexation can and can not take place and she cannot get past this particular statement. Com. Hutchinson stated she too would like to commend the city and FPUA for their hard work, unfortunately, the last time she voted on something like this, she voted against it and is giving the same reason for voting against this one. She does not agree where the lines are going, she concurred with Com. Lewis, regarding the creation of enclaves and the pockets. So she will be voting no. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve Resolution No. 04-61 approving the draft Interlocal Agreement, Service Area Map and Bulk Utility Service Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreements; and, upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Aye’s: Bruhn, Barnes, Coward; Nay’s: Hutchinson, Lewis; motion carried by a vote of 3 to 2. Mr. Bud Budreaux, thanked the Board for approving the agreement and commended those involved. Mr. Bob Benton, Mayor of the City of Ft. Pierce stated for the record that as long he is Mayor, they will not be pursuing annexation of the airport. Com. Nelson, thanked the Board and stated he is pleased with everyone’s efforts. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _________________________ Chairman ___________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 6