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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 11-22-2005 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: November 22, 2005 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Tape: 1 Adjourned: 10:25 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Doug Coward, Chris Craft, Paula A. Lewis, Frannie Hutchinson, Joseph Smith Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Pete Keogh, Parks and Rec. Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Mike Bowers, Utilities Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Vanessa Bassey, Environmental Resources Director, Susan Kilmer, Library Director, Millie Delgado- Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-024) It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve the minutes of the meeting held November 1, 2005, November 8, 2005 and November 15, 2005, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. A presentation was made by the UDT Seal Museum Director, Michael Howard. B. The Employee of the Quarter presentation was made by the County Administrator to Mrs. Dorothy Blair from the Library. C. The County Administrator read upcoming events. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (1-100) Mr. Mike Matt, Gator Trace resident, addressed the Board and commended their actions and team work during and after the Hurricanes. Mr. Matt also recommended the Board find a way to expand and broaden the attendance of county residents at the Board meetings regarding related issues and also what the county is doing. Mr. Bill Hammer, Reserve resident, addressed the Board regarding the expansion of Com Cast Cable to the area and asked the Board to approach the company and ask them to make available at a reduced rate countywide the high speed internet access over the cable. Mr. Mitch Hilburn, Hilburn Bail Bonds, addressed the Board in opposition to the GPS program and stated this is a burden the taxpayers should not have to incur. Mr. Carroll Collins, Collins Bail Bonds, addressed the Board in opposition to the GPS program and the $500,000 start up cost of the program. He asked the Board to continue to do research. Ms. Lisa Johns Gross, Licensed Bail and Recovery Agent, addressed the Board asked why anyone would wish to spend $500,000 to start a new program to ease overcrowding when the previous suggestions has not been implemented. 1 The County Attorney suggested the Criminal Justice Coordinator provide a report to the Bail Bonds companies and anyone expressing concerns. The County Administrator stated the GPS monitoring system was approved previously by the BCC this is not the agenda today. The prior Chairperson advised those present that the Public Safety Council had recommended unanimously to move forward with the GPS program and sent this recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The Criminal Justice Coordinator addressed the Board and also addressed the questions and the comments by those present. He gave information regarding C2-E . 4. CONSENT AGENDA Com. Coward asked to amend the contract on item C5A by adding they would not pursue the pay to kill program. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve the Consent Agenda with item C5A amended as stated, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 6 and 7. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Resolution No. 05-432 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Frances, Resolution No. 05-433 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Jeanne- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-432 and 05-433. B. Resolution No. 05-434- Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Wilma- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-434. C. Resolution No. 05-420 Establishing a No Parking Zone on the County th Property located on the South East Corner of 25 St. and Rhode Island Avenue- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-420. D. Brown Ranch Mine- First Amendment to May 11, 1999 Escrow Agreement- The Board approved the proposed first amendment and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment. E. Implementation of the St. Lucie County Criminal Justice Data Exchange Project-The Board accepted the recommendation of the Criminal Justice Information System Committee and the Public Safety Coordinating Council, and authorized the purchase of data communication lines and data communication boxes for $49,800.00 and the one time purchase of Data Sharing Software for the jail management system, with the vendor price not being over $8,000 and the re-occurring yearly fees $4,032.00 , the re-occurring monthly data communication line fees of $2,460.00 per month. The Board also approved the data exchange Interlocal Agreement with the State Attorney, Sheriff and the Clerk. F. Ordinance No. 05-039- to include Single Family Detached Dwelling in Planned Unit Developments as replacement for Mobile Homes- The Board approved advertising the Ordinance. G. Permission to advertise- Permission to advertise- Ordinance No. 06- 001 Bicycle Helmets- The Board approved advertising Ordinance No. 2 06-001 for public hearing on January 3, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. H. Bear Point Mitigation Bank- First Amendment to September 19, 2000 Bear Point Mitigation Bank Agreement with the Daggett and Koblegard Families- The Board approved the First Amendment to the September 19, 2000 Bear Point Mitigation Bank agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign. I. Capron Trails Mine-Surety Bonds – The Board approved accepting the new $110,125.00 Surety Bond from Dickerson, Florida, Inc. J. Fire/EMS Impact Fees- Permission to advertise public hearings on proposed Ordinance No. 05-042 amending Fire/EMS Impact Fees- The Board approved advertising Ordinance No 05-042 for public hearings before the Local Planning Agency/St. Lucie County Planning and Zoning Commission on December 8, 2005 and the Board of County Commissioners on December 13, 2005 and December 20, 2005. 3. PUBLIC WORKS A. Engineering Division- First Amendment to Consultant Agreement with John Frank , P.E. to provide Professional Engineering Services on a contract basis - The Board approved the First Amendment to the consultant agreement with John Frank, to provide civil engineering and project management services for an additional six month period (for a total amount not to exceed $98,800 ) and authorize the Chairman to sign. B. Engineering Division- One Year Extension to the Consultant Agreement for Professional Engineering Services for Bridge Evaluation and Design through December 2, 2006- The Board approved the one year extension to the Consultant Agreement for Bridge Evaluation and Design with Jenkins & Charland, Inc., and Kimley and Horn and Associates, and authorized the Chairman to sign. C. Engineering Division- RFP No. 05-093- Professional Engineering Services for the four laning of Midway Road from East of Turnpike th Bridge to S. 25 St.- The Board approved negotiating a contract with the top ranked firm, H.W. Lochner, Inc., authorized staff to work with the second firm if unable to successfully negotiate a contract with the first selection, and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. D. Change Order No. 3- Lake Michigan Contractor’s Inc.- Taylor Creek Phase I Dredging Project- The Board approve Change Order No. 3 for Lake Michigan Contractors, Inc., in the amount $345,000.06 and authorized the Chairman to sign. E. Engineering Division- First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 20 with Dunkleberger Enginering & Testing- Indian River Drive Phase II Project in the amount of $89,902.00 bringing the total contract to $180,000 and to extend the length of the work authorization to March 31, 2006- The Board approved the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 20 with Dunkleberger Engineering and in the amount of $89,902.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. F. Engineering Division- Bear Point Mitigation Bank- Payment in the amount of $175,200.00 – The Board approved payment in the amount of $175,200 to the Bear Point Mitigation Bank for the cost of the 3 wetland impact mitigation of the Indian River Lagoon Trace shared use pathway. G. Road and Bridge Division- Approval of Waiver of Portions of a Traffic Impact Study for the U.S. 1 & Prima Vista Mobile Station- The Board approved the request for the waiver of portion of the required Traffic Impact Study. 4. PARKS ANDRECREATION A. Authorization to donate fund to charity- The Board approved the donation of $85.00 raised during the Mentor Program Halloween party of October 29, 2005. B. Amendment of Tennis Professional Contract C05-09-468- The Board approved amending the contract with the County’s Tennis Professional, modifying the compensation clause to allow for a comparable rate of pay with prior years. C. Modification of Equipment Request EQ06-123 and cancellation of EQ06-125- The Board approved to revise EQ 06-123 and increase EQ06-125 and allocate the funds towards the purchase of two computers and the license agreements. 5. AIRPORT A. Gopher Tortoise Relocation Permitting- The Board approved the Kimley-Horn Work Authorization No. 21 in the amount of $34,500.00 for Gopher Tortoise Relocation Permitting at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorized the Chairman to execute the Work Authorization as amended by Com. Coward to include the words “not pursue the pay to kill program”. B. PBS&J Resident Project Representative Services for Runway 9/27 Airfield Lighting Upgrade – The Board approved PBS& J’s RPR services in the amount of $10,800.00 authorizing the Chair to execute Works Authorization No. 12 for the rehabilitation of airfield lighting on Runway 9/27 at the St. Lucie International Airport. 6. PURCHASING A. Second extension to Contract No. C02-12-122 with eCivis (Grant Locator) - The Board approved the second extension to Contract No. C02-12-122 for the amount of $16,500 with eCivis and authorized the Chairman to sign the extension as prepared by the County Attorney. B. Award Bid No. 05-115 Waste Tire Processing- The Board approved awarding bid 05-115 to the sole bidder, Florida Tire Recycling for the price plan listed on the attached tabulation sheet and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. C. Permission to advertise a request for qualifications for underwriter services- The Board approved advertising an RFQ for underwriting services. D. Approval of Hurricane Related Purchases- The Board approved the list of hurricane related purchases. E. Award Bid No. 06-003 Roofing for Roger Poitras Building- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 06-003 roofing for Roger Poitras Building to Dependable Roofing Systems, Inc., for the amount of 4 $157,700 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as drafted by the County Attorney. F. Change Order No. 2 for contract C05-10-535 with Duebel Company- The Board approved Change Order No. 2 for Contract C05-10-535 with Duebel Company and authorized the Chairman to sign the change order as prepared by the County Attorney. G. Approval to amend contract award amount of $450,000 awarded to DPC General Contractors, Inc. to include the Public Construction Bond amount of $7,750.00 necessary for the demolition of interior and abatement of hazardous materials in the old courthouse - The Board approved amending the contract award amount to a total contract amount of $457,750. H. Award of RFP # 05-108 Bicycle Pedestrian Greenways & Trails Master Plan- The Board approved the committee’s request to negotiate with the top rank firm Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, if not successful permission was granted to negotiate with second rank firm Kimley Horn & Associates and bring back to the Board for contract approval. I. Bid Waiver and sole source declaration for the implementation of improvements and adjustments to the A/C system at Rock Road Jail- Central Services Department- The Board approved the bid waiver and the sole source declaration for the services of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $36,000. 7. SOLID WASTE A. Budget Resolution No. 05-416- to establish the budget for the 2005/06 Innovative Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-416. B. Proposal from CDM for engineering services to assist St. Lucie County with the installation of the first layer of horizontal landfill gas collectors in Cell 3A for a lump sum of $93,000- The Board approved the proposal from CDM for a lump sum of $93,000. 8. PUBLIC SAFETY To elicit the support of Senator Pruitt in the passage of a bill to amend Florida statute 252.373 as it reads on the Emergency Management and Preparedness Trust Fund- Consider staff recommendation to approve elicit the support of Senator Pruitt in the passage of the bill to amend FL Statute 252.373.- The Board approved staff recommendation to elicit the support of Senator Pruitt in the passage of the bill to amend FL Statute 252.373. 9. COMMUNITY SERVICES A. Request for Board approval and authorize the Chair to sign the grant extension to December 31, 2006 for the Florida Department of Transportation Urban Transit Joint Participation Agreement- The Board authorized the Chair to sign the grant extension with the Florida Department of Transportation Urban Transit Joint Participation Agreement. B. Request for Board approval for Budget Resolution No. 05-431 and authorize the Chair to sign the amendment to the Medicaid Non-Emergency Program Agreement- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 05-431 and 5 authorized the Chair to sign the amendment to the Medicaid Non-Emergency Program Agreement. C. Waiver of fees at the Savannas Campground- The Board approved waiving the use fees for six slots at the Savannas campgrounds during the period of November 26, 2005 through December 18, 2005. The long term recovery team committee will be assisting county residents with hurricane Frances and Jeanne repairs will use the slots. 10. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Request approval to issue a base amount of $100.00 for a cash drawer to initiate cash receipts system in the Growth Management Department- The Board approved the issuance of $100.00 base amount for cash drawer. 11. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES First Amendment to Contract C05-09-513 with RTP Environmental Associates- The Board approved the First Amendment to Contract C05-09-513 with RTP Environmental Associates, inc. and authorized the Chair to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. 12. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET A. Adopt Budget Resolution No. 05-427 amending Budget Resolution No. 05-396 due to a scrivener error- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 05-427. B. Approval of Budget Amendment No. BA05-196 to cover fiscal year 2005 insufficient accounts- The Board approved Budget Amendment No. BA05-196 to cover fiscal year 2005 insufficient accounts. C. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 05-428 recognizing revenue from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State for hurricane related expenses- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 05-428 recognizing revenue from FEMA and the State for hurricane related expenses. D. Approval of Budget Amendment No. BA06-108 transferring funding to cover General Fund purchase orders that were rolled over from fiscal year 2005 - The Board approved Budget Amendment No. BA 06-108. 13. CENTRAL SERVICES A. The Board approved the purchase of two metal buildings from Thurman’s at a total cost of $11,330.00 for the Platt’s Creek location and approved equipment request EQ06-216. B. The Board approved Change Order No. 2 to contract C04-08-450 R.K. Contractors to increase contract time 95 days with the completion date of February 1, 2006 and authorized the Chair to sign the change order as prepared by the County Attorney. C. The Board approved 1) GLE Associates, under continuing contract C05-05- 282 Architectural Services, to provide professional architectural /engineering services associates with the construction of a new 15,000 square foot library for a total lump sum fee of $187,350.00 authorized the Chair to sign the Work Authorization as prepared by the County Attorney 2) and also approved going out for RFQ for the services of a Construction Manager at risk to oversee the project. 6 REGULAR AGENDA 5. GROWTH MANAGEMENT (1-1828) This was the continuation of the November 8, 2005 public hearing for the request of Treva Gilkey, for a waiver of the fair share of paving costs for the paving of a road accessing a proposed 3 lot subdivision located at 4311 Favorite Road - Consider staff recommendation to deny the request for a waiver from the requirements of Section 7.05.07. Ms Treva Gilkey, applicant addressed the Board and asked the Board to consider the waiver or the lessor of the proposed costs. Com. Coward expressed his concern with the precedent this would be setting for other developers who would request a waiver of the fair share of costs. Com. Craft stated he approve the request for the lower cost due to the fact that it would set a precedent if the cost was totally waived. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve basis (A) as the fair share contribution of paving costs, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 6. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 05-421 Urging the Florida Legislative Delegation to require grocery store chains located within St. Lucie County, Florida to purchase and keep on hand in a protected pre-staged area within each grocery store; adequately sized generators to be used for immediate use in the event of a power failure due to a hurricane or other emergency- Consider staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution No. 05-421 as drafted. The County Attorney suggested broadening the request to the entire state of Florida and adding gas stations to the resolution. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Smith to approve Resolution No. 05-421 as amended by the County Attorney, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 7. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-2686) Resolution No. 05-435 Authorizing the creation of the Smart Growth Advisory Ad Hoc Committee and providing for duties and functions of the committee. Com. Coward requested the county resident requirement be deleted for both items 7 and 9. The balance of the Board concurred with Com. Coward’s request. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 05-435 as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Request Board approval of the Draft Native Tree Mitigation Bank Agreement with Flagler Development Corp and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. The Environmental Resources Director advised the Board Flagler Development Corp will be providing $12,100 for 10 years to used for maintenance needs. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the agreement with Flagler Development Corp, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 7 9. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-3006) Resolution No. 05-436- Authorizing the creation of the Transfer of Development Rights Advisory Ad Hoc Committee and providing duties and functions of the committee. Com. Coward requested the resident requirement be deleted. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 05- 436 as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Chairman _______________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 8