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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReorganization Minutes 11-15-2005 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REORGANIZATION MEETING Date: November 15, 2005 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Tape: 1-3 Recessed 10:30 a.m. Reconvened: 1:30 p.m. Adjourned: 3:40 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Frannie Hutchinson, Doug Coward, Paula A. Lewis, Joseph Smith, Chris Craft ________________________________________________________________________ Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Dennis Wetzel, I.T. Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Edwin M. Fry, Jr. , Clerk of Circuit Court, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. The Attainable Workforce Housing Taskforce made a presentation and requested approval to move forward with the process to create: a Community Land Trust, Inclusionary Housing, Housing Trust Fund and Impact Fee/Regulatory Reform. Mr. John Franklin, Community Services opened the presentation and introduced those present. At the conclusion of the presentation, Com. Craft expressed his concerns with the impact fee regulation relief as part of the 4 solutions. He requested the term relief be substituted with the term reform. He also requested more specifications be brought back to the Board. Com. Coward stated he would like to streamline the process as much a possible. Com. Hutchinson suggested the taskforce meet with each individual Commissioner to address their concerns and questions. Com. Lewis stated she had many questions and would concur with a conceptual approval to move forward. It was the consensus of the Board to conceptually approve moving forward with the process. B. The County Administrator read upcoming events. 2. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (1-1400) Mr. Bob Bangert, Holiday Pines resident, addressed the Board and complemented the Board and staff on their accomplishments. Mr. Charles Grande, Hutchinson Island, commended Com. Hutchinson on her performance as Chairperson this past year. 3. RE-0RGANIZATION A. ELECT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1 At this time the Clerk of Court presided and called for nominations for Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to nominate Com. Coward as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners; and upon roll call motion carried unanimously. A. ELECT VICE CHAIRMAN The Chairman presided and called for nomination for Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to nominate Com. Craft, as Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C. At this time the Board recessed in order to convene as the Mosquito Control Board, the Erosion District and the Environmental Control Board for their re- organization. Re-convened as the Board of County Commissioners D. The Chairman automatically becomes a member unless designated differently: i. St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Hutchinson) ii. Workforce Development Board of The Treasure Coast Consortium (Chairperson) iii. Public Safety Coordinating Council (Smith_ iv. Shared Services Network Executive Round Table (Smith) v. Tourist Development Council (Smith) vi. Treasure Coast Community Alliance (Smith) vii. Local Government Subcommittee (Chairperson) D. The Chairman appointed the following Commissioner/s to serve on the following boards/committees for a one year term. i. Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Committee (Lewis) ii. Blueway Advisory Committee (Craft) iii. Corridor Advisory Group (Craft) iv. Council on Aging (Lewis) v. County Coalition for Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee and St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries (Smith) vi. Friends of the St. Lucie County Library (Hutchinson) vii. Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Advisory Board (Hutchinson) viii. Land Acquisition Selection Committee (Craft) ix. Law Library Board of Trustees( Lewis) x. Local Government Subcommittee (Coward, Craft, Hutchinson) xi. Metropolitan Planning Organization (Smith, Craft, Lewis, Hutchinson) alternate (Coward) 2 xii. Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Conflict Committee (Lewis) xiii. Property & Homeowners Association (Lewis) xiv. Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (Lewis) xv. Treasure Coast Council of Local Government (Hutchinson) xvi. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council 2 members: Coward and Craft 2 alternates: Smith and Lewis xvii. Value Adjustment Board (Lewis, Craft, Coward) xviii. Sunrise Theater Board (Hutchinson) xix. Treasure Coast Community Action Agency Tripartite Board (Lewis) E. Committee Appointments i. Children’s Services Council (Lewis) ii. Cultural Affairs Council (Craft) iii. Healthy Kids (Craft) iv. St. Lucie County Bridge and Expressway Authority (Smith, Lewis) v. St. Lucie County Fire Prevention and Control District (Hutchinson, Coward) vi. Workforce Development Center (Hutchinson) vii. Weed and Seed (Coward, alternate Smith) G.. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to ratify the above appointments, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. H. ADVISORY BOARD VACANCIES Commissioner Joseph Smith It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Lewis, to ratify Commissioner Joseph E. Smith’s appointments, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Doug Coward It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to ratify Commissioner Doug Coward’s appointments, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Paula A. Lewis It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith, to ratify Commissioner Lewis’ appointments, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 3 Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Commissioner Hutchinson’s appointments, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Chris Craft It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith, to ratify Commissioner Chris Craft’s appointments, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Code Enforcement Board – Consider staff recommendation to select one at large appointee from the candidate applications. Applicants: Ray Hoffman Arif “Pete” Parupia Mitchell Rech Herb Wells Upon tally of the votes Mr. Ray Hoffman is the appointed member to the Code Enforcement Board. Com. Coward asked the Board to consider the creation of two new advisory committees, one for “Smart Growth” related issues to plug into the “Glitch Bill” and the other a Task Force relating to the “Transfer of Development Rights”. He asked each Commissioner to appoint 2 persons to each committee. These committees would bring recommendations back to the Board regarding the issues as related to each committee. It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Craft to create the recommended Smart Growth related issue committee, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith to create the recommended Transfer of Development Rights issues committee, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (2-0200) It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the Consent Agenda to include the additions, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A. Resolution No. 05-422 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Frances and Resolution No. 05-423 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Jeanne- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-422 and Resolution No. 05-423 and authorized the Chairman to sign. B. Resolution No. 05-424- Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Wilma- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-424 and authorized the Chairman to sign. C. Rupert J. Smith Law Library- Supporting Amendment of Chapter 2001-325 Laws of Florida to increase membership of Board of Trustees- The Board approved the proposed amendment to Chapter 2001-325 Laws of Florida, for presentation to the Legislative Delegation. 4 ADDITIONS CA-1. ADMINISTRATION Continuation of Building Conventionally Built Homes in Spanish Lakes 1, Spanish Lakes Riverfront, Spanish Lakes Fairways and Spanish Lakes Country Club Village- The Board directed staff to accept up to 500 total all parks included building permit applications that would result in the construction of conventionally constructed homes in the following Spanish Lakes Communities; Spanish Lakes 1, Spanish Lakes Riverfront, Spanish Lakes Fairways, and Spanish Lakes Country Club Villages. CA.2 COUNTY ATTORNEY Hurricane Wilma- Resolution No. 05-429- accepting Disaster Relief Funding Agreement with State of Florida Department of Community Affairs- The Board adopted proposed Resolution No. 05-429 accepting the Disaster Relief Funding Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs for Hurricane Wilma. RECESS: Reconvened: 1:30 p.m. 5. PUBLIC WORKS (2-0216) Code Compliance Division- Requirements for Aluminum Structures- Staff presented the findings of the November 8, 2005 meting to the BOCC. – Consider staff recommendations presented which will result in requiring the replacement of aluminum th structure to include 4 wall construction design starting on January 1, 2006. The County will provide aluminum structure permits for anyone to use at no cost to the contractor or homeowner. Contractors will be allowed to use engineered manuals for design or site- specific engineering. The Code Compliance Manager and Building Official for St. Lucie County addressed the Board on this issue. He advised the Board there are presently 18,835 mobile units in the County. It has been estimated that approximately $10million in damage to these structures was caused by Hurricane Wilma, 70% in the unincorporated area of the county. Presently there are 150 permits on hold in the Code Enforcement office waiting for the required contractor’s comments. He advised the Board there will be letters sent to the contractor as well as the homeowner advising the permit is available and if other requirements are needed. th Com. Craft stated his discomfort in the starting date of January 1, 2006 since the 4 wall has been a requirement prior to 1994. Com. Smith concurred with Com. Craft and stated the State of Florida has implemented this requirement some time ago and questioned why it was not adhered to since the time of implementation. He is uncomfortable the county providing lee- way while the state does not and he felt the county and staff is not responsible for providing this additional time. The Code Compliance Manager stated they were implementing this state requirement on January 1, 2006 regardless of the fact that a hurricane came through the county. He advised the Board of what was done such as reattaching the structure the way it was after Hurricane Frances and Jeanne and the only requirement was having a letter from the manufacturer of the home stating the attachment of such a structure can be made to the home. However if you are going to replace and not repair, then it must meet the building code. 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Forrest Smith, Certified State Contractor, addressed the Board and congratulated the th Board and staff in their change in attitude. He stated he felt the 4 wall was an important th part of the structure. He did not have any failures on his structures with the 4 wall. The wall is needed to keep it from blowing away. Mr. Kim, Engineer addressed the Board regarding the state law and what and what cannot be attached to a mobile home. The state statute is clear that you cannot attach an aluminum structures to mobile homes unless you get written authorization. He also advised the Board of the criteria design for mobile and modular homes, they are not covered under the building code, they are covered under HUD standards which has different building requirements. The Code Compliance Manager read the requirements from the construct all manual. Mr. Joe Cissio, plans examiner for St. Lucie County, addressed comments made by Mr. th Smith and the 4 wall requirement. The Larry Bennett Construct All has his own manual and this confirms the letters from the manufacturer or the fourth wall construction detail. Mr. Fred Thompson, Savanna Club, addressed the Board and stated he lives in a manufactured and he believes none of these homes were blown down. He also questioned why they are being dictated to by the Division of Motor Vehicles. Mr. Mike Azuire, Savanna Club, addressed the Board and stated he lost his car port, his screen Florida room and his shed during last year’s storm and he has a contractor and if th the building standards change at this time requiring a 4 wall he may have to pay and he is topped out at this time. He cannot afford extra expenses. Mr. Richard Moore, President of the Treasure Coast Chapter Aluminum Association, addressed the Board and stated there are too many permits still in the system. Contractors have sold jobs according to what was granted previously. He feels it is th unreasonable to start the 4 wall requirement today. Com. Craft stated any permits that are in the system today can continue as they are, th however any new permits applied for should require the 4 wall construction. He stated this was his recommendation previously and this is his recommendation today. Mr. David Hessler, Savanna Club addressed the Board and stated he is interested in expediting repairs because the insurance adjuster would be visiting his home in the near future. He needs his repairs completed. He has replacement cost in his insurance. Mr. Dale Thornberry, Treasure Coast Exteriors, addressed the Board and stated they build over 150 structures and none had a fourth wall. They did not have any failures after the storm. He also advised the Board that it was difficult for some of the homeowners to obtain a copy of the manufacturer letter after a considerable amount of time has passed. Mr. Arthur Kelly, Savanna Club, advised the Board of the damage to his carport and shed th and stated the insurance company does not pay for additional requirements like a 4 wall they only pay for what you had, not to improve. Mr. Michael Sancini, Palm Beach Aluminum Association, addressed the Board and stated th he does not believe the 4 wall is as strong as believed. The cost increases when things are added especially in the cost of materials. th Mr. Gary Wiggin, contractor addressed the Board and stated the 4 wall requirement is not the answer to eliminate damage. There are many factors that come into play and to provide material that will not blow away will take years to perfect. He believes the Board should take the recommendation of the Code Compliance Manager. 6 Mr. Ray Brewer, Savanna Club, questioned design and asked the Board to consider raising the standards to 150 MPH. He expressed his concerns for those individuals who are waiting for contractors. Ms. Kathy Cissio, plans examiner for St. Lucie County addressed the Board regarding the permits. th Mr. Craig Reed, commented on the 4 wall and the edge beams and the damage they caused during a storm. Mr. Mike Spar, contractor, addressed the Board and asked the Board to stay on course. Mr. Andrew Waters, addressed the Board and stated a lot of damage is determined by wind direction. Mr. Kim, design engineer advised the Board he hopes to have the design ready by the end of the month. th Com. Craft commented on the purpose of the 4 wall. He is trying to minimize the damage and does not wish to see any roofs being ripped or blown off these homes and th this is the purpose of the 4 wall. Com. Hutchinson stated she concurs with staff’s recommendation today and would move forward. She believes they have come forward with something they can live with. The thst 4 wall was to go into affect January 1 as discussed previously. Com. Lewis stated she also support staff’s recommendation and it’s the best they can do for those who are involved in the process at the present time. Com. Smith stated he concurred with Com. Craft’s comments. Com. Coward stated he was comfortable with staff’s recommendations that were worked out with the stakeholders group. Com. Coward requested follow up information on the permitting time. Com. Craft requested having the state sign off on the engineers design that this will be acceptable as a state guideline. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Nay: Smith, Craft, Aye’s Lewis, Hutchinson, Coward, motion carried by a vote of 3 to 2. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________ Chairman _______________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 7 8