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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.
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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-
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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