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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 03-16-2004 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: March 16, 2004 Convened: 6:00 P.M. Tape: 1 Adjourned: 7:15 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, John D. Bruhn, Doug Coward, Frannie Hutchinson, Cliff Barnes (absent) Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Anita Neal, Agriculture Director, Gayla Barwick, Tourism Manager, Ed Parker, Purchasing Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-024) It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 9, 2004; and upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATION A. Resolution No. 04-75- Proclaiming the month of March 2004 as” American Red Cross Month” in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution NO. 04-75; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Bob Bangert, Holiday Pines resident, addressed the Board on the North County development and stated infrastructure is needed before any more developments are approved in the area. Ms. Susie Caron, Indrio Road resident, thanked the Board for providing public participation in the north county Charette. 4. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by com. Bruhn, to approve the Consent Agenda with the modification on item C-5A and the approval of the addition; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Coward wished to clarify for the record that the county will be utilizing the Black and Veech methodology for the Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging (item C3E). The Public Works Director stated they had placed a performance specification for the bid very similar to the blackened beach methodology. The end result should be the same as if the original approach would have been taken. Com. Lewis advised the Board that item C5A language change to read Lakewood Park as opposed to Queens Island Preserve and also that the funding would be secured from the Florida Coastal Management Program and the Parks Referendum. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 26. 1 2. PURCHASING A. Permission to advertise Invitation for Bid for the Publication of Delinquent Tax Notices- The Board approved the request for permission to advertise Invitation for Bid for the Publication of Delinquent Tax Notices. B. Bid # 03-083- HVAC Renovations of the Minor League Building, Cancel the Bid- The Board approved canceling the bid. C. Bid Waiver and Piggyback South Florida Water Management District Contract No. C-1363-4 A1 for Ground Application Services and DEP Contract No. PL024 for Upland Invasive Exotic Plant Control- The board approved the bid process and gave permission to piggyback SFWMD Contract No. C13634A-1 for Ground Application Services with Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc., and DEP Contract No. PL024 for Upland Invasive Exotic Plant Control with Habitat Restoration Resources, Inc. and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 3. PUBLIC WORKS A. Change Order No. 1- Sheltra & Son Construction Company, Inc., - The Board authorized the Chairman signing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($704.00) for a total contract price of $143,274.00 accepted the project, released the retainage in the amount of $13,582.40 and make Final Payment to the Contractor, Sheltra & Son Construction, Inc., in the amount of $21,032.40 for the Bay Street Baffle Box project. B. Work Authorization No. 1 to the Contract for Roadway and Intersection Design with LBFH, Inc.,- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 1 to the contract with LBFH, Inc., for additional engineering and permitting services for SFWMD permitting and final SFWMD certifications for the Glades Cutoff Road and Midway Road project in the amount of $5,800.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign. C. Work Authorization No. 2 to the Contract for Roadway and Intersection Design with LBFH, Inc., - The Board approved Work Authorization No. 2 to the contract with LBFH, Inc., for environmental permitting FEC permitting and final SFWMD certifications for the Glades Cutoff Road and S. Jenkins Road Extension project in the amount of $15,350.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign. D. Work Authorization No. 6- Hazen and Sawyer Engineers, P.C.- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 6 with Hazen and Sawyer Engineers, P.C. in the amount of $1,600 for the Lakewood Park canal system modeling in order to incorporate the proposed Oakwood Park Estates development, and authorized the Chairman to sign. E. Award Bid # 04-029- Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 04-029 , Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging Phase 1 to Lake Michigan contractors, Inc., in the amount of $2,485,820.00 establish the project budget and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. F. Resolution No. 04-020- authorizing the re-establishment of the Environmental Advisory Committee, and providing for the duties and functions of the committee- The Board approved Resolution No. 04- 2 020. Staff will coordinate through the County Administrator’s office membership appointments to the committee. 4. UTILITES A. Work Authorization – Mastellar & Moler, Inc.,- The Board approved the Work Authorization with Masteller & Moler, Inc., for engineering services in the amount of $17,700.00. B. Payment Application and a partial release of retainage with Speegle Construction II, Inc.,- The Board approved a Payment Application and a partial release of retainage with Speegle Construction II, Inc., or work completed at the North Hutchinson Island Wastewater Treatment Facility in the amount of $36,654.00. 5. GRANTS A. Authorize the submittal of a grant application to the DEP Land and Water Conservation Fund- Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000 will be matched 1:1 by grants yet to be obtained. Funds from this grant can be expended over a three year period. During this three year period, matching funds will be secured from the Florida Coastal Management Program and Parks Referendum. The grants will fund the construction of hiking tails, boardwalks, pedestrian bridge, fishing pier, signage and landscaping at Lakewood Park.- The Board approved the submittal of the grant. B. Authorize the submittal of a four grant applications to the FIND Waterways Assistance Program. The grants will fund a parking lot and restroom at River Park Marina, a fishing/observation pier and boardwalk at Queens Island, a fishing and observation pier at Wildcat Cove and a fishing /observation pier at Indrio Blueway Preserve.- The Board approved the four resolutions and authorized the submittal of the four grant applications. C. Authorize the Board of County Commissioners Chairperson to sign a grant agreement between the FDEP and the County to assist with the acquisition of the Indian River Lagoon (Indrio) Blueway Buffer Project- The Board authorized the Chairperson to sign the grant agreement between the county and the DEP after approval from the County Attorney. 6. ADMINISTRATION Change Order- The Board approved Change Order for the Fairground Arena to install 4” of roof insulation at a cost of $41,678.28 and a Surge Suppression System for the electrical system at a cost of $2,100. 7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Simple Success Marketing Advertising Invoices- The Board approved payment of the invoices. B. Approval to pay from Tourism Reserve Fund, Florida Law Enforcement Games Invoice for St. Lucie County’s portion of the bid fee to co-host the 2004 Games being held on the Treasure Coast- The Board approved payment of the invoices in the amount of $20,000 to be paid from the Tourism Funds for the 2004 Games. C. Seventh Amendment to March 9, 1999 Contract with Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., f/k/a Eller Media, Inc.,- The Board approved the proposed seventh amendment to the March 9, 1999 contract and 3 authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment upon receipt of the signed originals from the contractor. D. Special Event Grant Application for the Yellowfin Kingfish Classic, April 22-24, 2004 at the Ft. Pierce Amphitheater for funding from the County’s Tourist Development Council’s Grant Program- The Board approved the proposed Special Event Grant Agreement and application in the mount of $2,000 to the Yellowfin Kingfish Classic as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement. E. Postebello Subdivision- Final Plat Review- The Board approved the final plat for the subdivision to be known as Postobello Subdivision, and authorized staff to proceed with its final processing. F. Manatee Ranchettes Final Plat Review- The Board approved the final plat for the subdivision to be known as Manatee Ranchettes Subdivision and authorized staff to proceed with its final processing. 8. COUNTY ATTORNEY th A. South 25 St. Roadway Widening- Midway Road to Edwards- temporary Construction Easements- Nicholas Napolitano- The Board approved accepting the Temporary Construction Easements and authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution Nos. 04-107 and 04-108 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. th B. South 25 St. Roadway Widening, Midway – Edwards Road- The Board approved accepting the Temporary Construction Easement Sunrise Tabernacle Church, Inc., - The Board approved accepting the Temporary Construction Easements, authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 04-109 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. C. Lawnwood Stadium- The Board accepted the Warranty Deed from The School Board of St. Lucie County, and authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 04-114 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 9. CENTRAL SERVICES A. Administration Building Addition-Fourth Amendment-Edlund Dritenbas Binkley Architects & Assoc.- Contract No. C02-01-232- The Board approved to amend the agreement with Edlund Dritenbas Binkley Architects to allow for revisions in the construction drawings in the amount of $13,107.50 and authorized the Chairperson to sign as prepared by the County Attorney. B. Work Authorization- St. Lucie County Picos Road Office Building Feasibility Study- Edlund Dritenbas Binkley Architects Contract No. C03-12-762- The Board approved the request for a Work Authorization in the amount of $14,000.00 with Edlund Dritenbas binkley Architects, C03-12-762 for the St. Lucie County Picos Road office building feasibility study and authorized the Chairperson to sign the Work Authorization as prepared by the County Attorney. Staff recommends the use of Public Building Impact fees for the feasibility study. 4 10. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Ed Byrne Memorial State and Local Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program- The Board approved the submission of the Ed Byrne Memorial State and Local Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program application, and authorized the Chair to sign all the documents necessary for the grant. CA-1 PARKS AND RECREATION Request for approval to serve alcohol at Navy Seal Museum- The Board approved the request of the Board of Directors of the UDT SEAL Association to serve alcohol at their reception at the Museum on March 28, 2004. REGULAR AGENDA (1-0675) 5.A COUNTY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 04-017- Amending the Membership of the St. Lucie County Historical Commission- Consider staff recommendation to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 04-017 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve Ordinance No. 04-017; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Consider the continuation of the application of Glassman Holdings, LLC for a Change to the Future Land Use Map of the St. Lucie Comprehensive Plan until April 6, 2004- Consider staff recommendation to continue the application of Glassman Holdings, LLC for a change in Future Land Use Classification from RE to RU until April 6, 2004. Staff requested this hearing be continued in order that the Board may make a decision after hearing the results of the Charrette at tomorrow’s special meeting. Mr. Charles Grande, Hutchinson Island, addressed the Board in opposition to this project. He asked the Board to deny this application as opposed to continuing the hearing. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to continue this public hearing on April 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; and upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Staff requested this hearing be continued for the same reason as stated in item 5-B. Consider the continuation of Draft Resolution No. 03-241 approving the request of Reitano Enterprises, Inc., for a change in zoning from the AG-1 zoning district to the CG zoning district for property located on the east side of Koblegard Road, approximately 330 feet north of the intersection of Indrio Road and Koblegard Road to April 6, 2004- It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to continue this public hearing on April 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Resolution No. 04-022 – Nettles Island Inc., for re-zoning - Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 04-022 approving the petitioner’s request for 5 rezoning from HIRD to PNRD and preliminary and final PNRD for a 2,050 square foot real estate office, subject to the limiting conditions. Com. Coward and Com Bruhn disclosed they had spoken with Mr. Boston and the real estate office. Ms. Jane Cornett, attorney representing Nettles Island Inc., addressed the Board and stated the people of Nettles Island were in favor of this change in zoning. Mt. Selby, President, Nettles Island, addressed the Board in support of the change. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04- 022; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Consider the continuation of the application of Lucie Rock, LLC for a change to the Future Land Use Map of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan until April 6, 2004- It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve continuing the public hearing on April 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Consider the application of BJK Inc., for a change in Future Land Use Classification from RS to RU and submit the application to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review under Chapter 163 Florida Statutes. It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Coward to continue the public hearing to April 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m or as soon thereafter as possible; and upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. G. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Consider application of BJK Inc., for a 2,540 foot extension of the Urban Service Area Boundary Line to incorporate 148 acres. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to continue this hearing on April 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. H. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ordinance 04-005 (formerly Ordinance 03-025) creating a Countywide Law Enforcement Impact Fee- No final action is required at this time, other than to announce that the second public hearing on this matter will be held on April 6, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. I. PUBLIC WORKS Resolution No. 04-021 granting a Variance from Section 6.02.02(B)(2)(a)(2) of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code- Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 04-021. It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve Resolution No. 04-021; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 6 J. COMMUNITY SERVICES Second Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant Program- Consider staff recommendation to receive public comment, approve Resolution No. 04- 104 for submission of the Community Development Block Grant application, approve the application, approve the Local Housing Assistance Plan, approve Resolution No. 04-105 and authorize the Chairman to sign any required documents. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04- 104 and Resolution No. 04-105; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 6. COMMUNITY SERVICE Fair Housing Workshop for Elected Officials as required in order to submit the grant application for the Community Development Block Grant- Consider staff recommendation to approve the workshop which is part of the application process as is for Board and public information only. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the workshop ; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 7. CENTRAL SERVICES Design/Build Expansion of the St. Lucie County Correctional Facility- This item was pulled 8. ADMINISTRATION Request from Jim Murley of FAU for the BCC to appoint a Commissioner to the Commission for Sustainable Treasure Coast- It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to appoint Com. Coward to the Sustainable Treasure Coast; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to appoint Com. Hutchinson as the alternate to the Sustainable Treasure Coast; and, upon roll call motion carried unanimously. 9. COUNTY ATTORNEY St. Lucie County Sports Complex- Facilities Use Agreement-Revised Exhibits- This item was pulled. Additions RA-1 COUNTY ATTORNEY Research Education Park- Purchase from David Matthews Group, LLC – Consider staff recommendation to approve the Contract for Sale and Purchase and authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve staff recommendation subject to funding; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 7 There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Chairman __________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 8