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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: October 5, 2004 Convened: 6:05 p.m.
Tape: 1 Adjourned: 7:05 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, John D. Bruhn, Frannie
Hutchinson, Doug Coward, Cliff Barnes
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County
Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Randy Stevens, Community
Development Director, Scott Herring, Road and Bridge Manager, Marie Gouin, M & B
Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Mike Powley, County Engineer, Ed Parker
Purchasing Director, Mike Bowers, Utilities Director, Sheriff Ken Mascara, Laurie
Heistermann, Deputy Clerk, (transcribed by Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk)
1. MINUTES (1-024)
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of
the meeting held September 28, 2004; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. The County Administrator read upcoming events.
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Paul Scholl, area resident, addressed the Board regarding the problems he
encountered in the aftermath of Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne.
Mr. Scholl commented on the uncooperative manner and the poor workmanship of the
contractors in the county as well as some businesses. Many contractors do not return
calls and is very frustrating.
He also commented that he placed calls to the County Commission and no calls were
returned.
Com. Coward stated his assistant did in fact take the call while he was out assisting those
who needed ice, water and food in the county. He also contacted Mr. Scholl before the
meeting.
Com. Bruhn stated he was not aware that Mr. Scholl’s house was not livable and had he
known he would have assisted him in finding a place because this was what he was doing
at that time and apologized he did not get back with him as soon as he wanted.
Sheriff Ken Mascara thanked the county citizens for their cooperation during both
storms. He also extended thanks to the County Administrator for his organization during
the storms. He reported no deaths or business/residential burglaries with the exception of
a couple generator thefts.
4. CONSENT AGENDA (-0352)
Com. Barnes requested some type of advertising on the acquisition of Ralls Road Corp.
property, a 100 acre site.
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It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the Consent
Agenda with item 241-3240 under mosquito, $285,000 in item C5B pulled to be brought
back; also approval of additions CA-1,2,3 with corrected amount on item CA3 $476,350;
and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
Com. Coward requested possible additional special voting location sites being placed
throughout the county to ease the voting process due to the hurricanes.
1. WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List Nos. 54 and 55.
2. COUNTY ATTORNEY
A. Florida Communities Trust- Ten Mile Creek East/FCT Project 02-056-
FF2- The Board approved the option agreement for sale and purchase
of the Ralls Road Corp. parcel for $3,300,000.00 as shown on the map,
authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement and directed staff to
close the transaction and record the documents in the Public Records
of St. Lucie County, Florida.
B. Florida Communities Trust- Ten Mile Creek East/FCT Project 02-056-
FF2 Ralls Road Corp- The Board approved Work Authorization No.
15 with LBFH, Inc., in the amount of $27,580.00 and authorized the
Chairman and County Attorney to sign the Work Authorization.
3. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
A. Deletion of Land and Improvements from Fixed Asset Inventory
accordance with the procedures outlined in the purchasing manual,
section 18.4 (The Purchasing Department and or OMB will seek
approval from the Board to remove the item from the Capital Asst
Inventory if the item cannot be utilized elsewhere in the county- The
Board approved the deletion of the capitalized items which capitalized
as of September 30, 2003.
B. Tax Collector requesting advance for October- The Board approved
the advance for the Tax Collector as outlined by Florida Statute 192-
102.
C. Medical Examiner’s FY 04 Budget Change- The Board approved the
Medical Examiner’s request to purchase 8 stainless steel autopsy trays.
4. UTILITIES
Work Authorization with LBFH, Inc., for engineering services for the design and bidding
services for the North Hutchinson Island Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements and
modifications in the amount of $33,750- The Board approved the Work Authorization
with LBFH in the amount of $33,750.
5. PURCHASING
A. Change Order # 1 with Dependable Roofing Systems, Inc., for roof
replacement at the Ft. Pierce Community Center- The Board approved
change order # 1 to contract C04-04-246 with Dependable Roofing
Systems, Inc., for $18,360 and authorized the Chairman to sign change
order # 1 as approved by the County Attorney.
B. Approval of Bid Waiver and Ratification of Emergency Purchase
Orders from Hurricane Frances- The Board approved 1) ratifying the
County Administrator’s order effective September 3, 2004 at 5:00
p.m.; 2) approved the waiver of sealed bids as a result of the declared
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emergency; 3) ratifying the County Administrator’s approval of the
emergency purchase orders and credit card statements as attached; and
authorized the Chairman to sign contracts as prepared by the County
Attorney.
CA-1 PUBLIC WORKS
ESRT and ARCPAD Software- The Board approved the bid waiver and sole source to
purchase software and the tablet PC and approved Budget Amendment 05-101 equipment
request EQ05-257 and EQ05-258.
CA-2. HUMAN RESOURCES
Hurricane Jeanne compensation for exempt employees- The Board approved the
compensation for exempt employees.
CA-3. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Request authorization to purchase New Accu-Votes with memory cards due to damage
from the hurricane- The Board authorized the purchase of 75 new Accu-Votes with
memory card in the amount of $476,350.
REGULAR AGENDA(1-0599)
5.A COUNTY ATTORNEY
Petition for Abandonment- Abandon a drainage/utility easement located on the South
side of Lot 9-Blcok 173-A Lakewood Park Unit 12A Resolution No. 04-262- Consider
staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 04-262, instruct staff to publish the final
Notice of Abandonment, record Resolution No. 04-262 Proof of Publication of the Notice
of Public Hearing, Proof of Publication of the Notice of Abandonment in the Public
Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve staff
recommendation; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.B PUBLIC WORKS (1-0741)
Public Hearing to review the application request of Bay Hill Holdings, Inc., LLC Florida
Rock Industries, Inc.,- for a Mining Permit renewal- This request was to seek Board
approve for a Class II mining permit for a period of 20 years (North Plant)- Consider
staff recommendation to approve a Class II mining permit for twenty years to be updated
every 24 months subject to special conditions as outlined.
Crushing Hours- Monday thru Wednesday- 5:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday-
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The applicant requested a change in the above operation hours to:
Excavator: 6:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Monday –Friday
6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday
Shipping: 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday
Crushing 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday – Wednesday
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday
6:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Saturday
Blasting 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
Mr. James Morgan, Glades Cut off resident, addressed the Board in favor of the project.
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Mr. Phillip Stickles, Glades Cut off resident, addressed the Board in favor of the project.
Com. Coward commented that he was pleased Florida Rock was working with the area
residents and addressed the environmental issues for the area.
Mr. Robert Martin applicant representative stated it would difficult at this time to
accommodate the request of keeping the small islands on the lake but will do as best as
they can to upgrade the area by possibly forming “fingers” on the site.
The applicant representative also stated they concurred with the relocation of the tortoises
as well the reclamation process and work with staff on this issue.
Com. Coward requested staff review codes regarding reclamation and mining issues.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the mining permit
with the amended hours of operation and stated conditions; and, upon roll call, motion
carried unanimously.
6. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-1578)
Resolution No. 04-191- Solid Waste Rate Resolution- Consider staff recommendation to
adopt the Resolution and authorize the Chairman to sign the resolution.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve Resolution No.
04-191 and authorize the Chairman to sign the resolution; and, upon roll call, motion
carried unanimously.
BOARD COMMENTS
Com. Bruhn requested the PIO officer interview a staff member from FEMA regarding
what they do provide and do not provide.
Com. Coward suggested a building department staff member also be interviewed
answering questions regarding permits etc.
Com. Barnes suggested staff investigate a hurricane impact fee for shelters and
emergency operations buildings.
Com. Barnes also commented on the Nextel communications issue. He received an
inflated bill from Nextel and asked this be looked into.
The County Administrator stated he spoke with the Governor and staff will be contacting
the Attorney General and requesting an investigation be conducted. The county did
receive a credit for September.
Com. Hutchinson commented on issues starting to surface regarding codes at a state level
which the county does not have control over.
The County Administrator stated the county and the state have been receiving phone calls
from nursing homes needing power or fuel for generators. He stated he spoke to the
governor and suggested that any nursing home facility before licensed should be required
to have a generator sufficient to run the facility for a certain number of days. He asked if
this cannot be made a state law, then he suggested the county draft an ordinance on the
subject.
Com. Hutchinson suggested these issues be brought up at the legislative level in the near
future.
Com. Barnes suggested grocery stores and pharmacies (large chains) also have
generators available to assist them in opening the stores to the public.
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The County Administrator stated there will be ideas submitted at the next Strategic
Planning session. Also, there will be a wrap up on the hurricanes and the aftermath. If a
worksession is needed for December, one will be scheduled.
The County Administrator advised the Board about temporary housing on the way from
FEMA and everyone’s efforts to get things rolling again as soon as possible.
The County Attorney requested the Board approve an extension on the State of
Emergency for Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the extension
on the State of Emergency for Hurricanes Frances October 13, 2004 and Jeanne October
14, 2004; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
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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