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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 10-11-2005 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: October 11, 2005 Convened: 6:00 p.m. Tape: 1-2 Adjourned: 8:40 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Frannie Hutchinson, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Joseph Smith, Chris Craft Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Ed Parker, Purchasing Director, Pete Keogh, Parks and Rec. Director, Millie Delgado- Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-024) It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the minutes of the meeting held October 4, 2005,and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS A. An update on the Lake Okeechobee and Estuary recovery plan was given by Lennart E. Lindahl, Jr. and Carol Wehle, South Florida Water Management District. B. An update on the St. Lucie County School District Referendum was given . Oxbow Center- this item was brought forward by the Chairperson for a separate vote of acceptance of the donation. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Smith to accept the $100,000 donation by the St. Lucie Audubon for the Oxbow Classroom, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C. The Public Works Director gave an update on the Harmony Heights Stormwater Project. D. The County Administrator read upcoming events. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (12450) Ms. Jean Hearn, Indrio Road resident, addressed the Board and thanked them for traveling to Washington to discuss water quality related issues . Ms. Hearn also commented on the item 6 pertaining to Chuck’s Seafood and asked the Board to hold off in making a decision until all is resolved. Mr. Charles Grande, River’s Coalition addressed the Board regarding the report given by the SFWMD and stated there has to be more to the issue than the statement made “there is nothing we can do for 5 years”. Mr. Craig Mundt, North Hutchinson Island resident, addressed the Board regarding item # 6 and commented on the decision to be made by Judge Bryan in 10 days. Chuck’s Seafood may no longer be the leasee. 1 Coach, Havert Fenn, addressed the Board and commended the Parks and Recreation staff on the renovation of Lawnwood Stadium. Mr. John Arena, Ft. Pierce resident addressed the Board regarding the bridge and its deterioration. Mr. Bill Hearn, Indrio Road resident, addressed the Board on the stadium renovation. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (1-2580) It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the Consent Agenda, with item C4D pulled for separate vote, .and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 54. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Resolution No. 05-380 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Frances and Resolution No. 05-381 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Jeanne – The Board approved Resolution No. 05-380 and No. 05-381. B. Resolution No. 05-378- Changes to St. Lucie County Investment Policy- The Board adopted Resolution No. 05-378 as drafted. C. Bear Point Mitigation Bank- Credit Reservation Agreement- The Board approved the proposed Bear Point Mitigation Bank Credit Reservation with Tailer’s Cove Development LLC and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement. D. Bear Point Mitigation Bank- Credit Purchase Agreement with Danella Construction Corp. and FPL- The Board approved the Credit Purchase Agreement with Danella Construction Corp. and FPL . E. Addendum between SunGuard H.T.E. , Inc.. and St. Lucie County- The Board approved the addendum. 3. PUBLIC WORKS One Year Extension to the Consultant Agreement for professional engineering services for Geotechnical Testing through October 14, 2006.- The Board approved the one year extension with Ardaman & Associates, Inc., and PSI, Inc. and authorized the Chairman to sign. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES A. Request Board approval of position request for an Environmental Planning Coordinator in the Environmental Resources Department- The Board approved position request POS06-064. B. Request the Board approved Amendment No. 2 to Project Agreement 69-4209-5-1698- The Board approved Amendment No. 2 to Project Agreement 69-4209-5-1698 with the U.S. Dept., of Agriculture- Natural Resources Conservation Service to extend the completion date for the Indian River Drive Revegetation Project until November 30, 2005 and authorized the Chair to sign the agreement. C. Request of Basil Goombs for an exemption from the requirements of Section 11.02.09 (A) (5) St. Lucie County Land Development Code to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the project to be known 2 as Valencia Ranches PUD- The Board approved the request of Basil Goombs. D. Oxbow Eco-Center- Accept Donation Agreement with St. Lucie Audubon for Oxbow Classroom- The Board approved the Donation Agreement for the construction of a meeting room at the Oxbow Eco- Center in the amount of $100,000.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement as prepared by the County Attorney’s office. This item was pulled and placed on page 1 for separate acceptance vote. 5. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Increase the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Planning Grant by $400.00 to $20,411.00.- The Board adopted Resolution No. 05-377 to increase the budget for the Florida Commission for the Transportation disadvantaged Planning Grant No. 001293-15101 for FY 04/05. 6. AIRPORT A. Change Order No. 1- Dickerson Florida Inc., for the construction of the Airport West Commerce Park at St. Lucie County International Airport- The Board approved Change Order No 1, with Dickerson Florida Inc. and authorized the Chairman to execute. B. Florida Dept. of Transportation Extension of Time for Joint Participation Agreement, for Airport West Commerce Park- The Board accepted the extension of time until December 31, 2006 on the FDOT Joint Participation Agreement for the Airport West Commerce Access Roadways project at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorized the Chairman to sign the request for the one year time extension. C. Termination of Lease Agreement with Platts Grove, Inc., effective May 1, 2006- The Board approved the early termination of the lease with Platts Grove, Inc., effective May 1, 2006. 7. CENTRAL SERVICES Downtown Judicial Complex Chiller Plant- Edlund Dritenbas Binkley Architects- Amendment No. 2 to C03-08-520- The Board approved Amendment No. 2 to C03-08- 520 Edlund Dritenbas Binkley Architects for the services of Carter & Associates, Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors, for additional engineering and surveying services for the Clerk of Courts Chiller Plant at a cost of $12,925.00 and authorized the Chair to sign this Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. 8. PURCHASING A. Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C00-11-124 with Aquagenix- The Board approved the Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C00-11-124 with Aquagenix and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. B. Bid No. 05-101- Construction of a Storage Building at Lawnwood Recreational Complex- The Board approved rejecting all bids for Bid No. 05-101 . C. Award Bid No. 05-103- Demolition of Interior and Abatement of Materials – Old Court House- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 05-103 Demolition of interior and abatement of materials for the old Courthouse to the low bidder, DPC General Contractors, Inc., for a 3 total amount of $450,000.00 and granted permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. D. Award Bid No. 05-105- FRP Glide Slope Runway 9 Replacement- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 05-105 FRP Glide Slope Runway 9 Replacement to Signal Connections for a total amount of $54,500.00 and granted permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. E. Award Bid No. 05-112- Purchase of Baling Wire- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 05-112 purchase of baling wire to Culvert Wire to Granite Falls Furnace and granted permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. F. Award Bid No. 05-109- Purchase and Installation of Hurricane Shutters for various Habitat for Humanity Homes- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 05-109 to the only bidder Deubel Company for a total amount of $31,900 and granted permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. G. Termination of Long Line Mowing Contract No. C05-04-124 with Coastal Services of Florida- The Board approved terminating the long line mowing contract no. C05-04-214 with Coastal Services of Florida and award to the second lowest bidder Treasure Coast Lawns, Inc. for three year contract at $37,500.00 per cycle, extra litter pick up at $16,100.00 per year and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. H. Award Bid No. 05-069 River Park Marina Restroom- The Board approved awarding No. 05-069 River Park Marina Restroom to the lowest responsive and responsible low bidder Hennis Construction Company for a total amount of $199,000.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. I. Award of Bid No, 05-104- Erosion Control at the St. Lucie County Airport- The Board approved awarding Bid No. 05-104 Erosion Control at the St. Lucie Airport to the low bidder Native Technologies, Inc.. for the total base bid amount of $126,181.20 and granted permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 9. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Engineering Division- Platt’s Creek Stormwater Project- First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 5 with Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing- The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the First Amendment to Work Authorization No 5 for Soil Testing with Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing Inc., for the Platt’s Creek Stormwater Project in the amount of $25,000 and extending the contract to January 31, 2006. 10. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Request for retroactive approval of FY 06 Budget disbursement to the Supervisor of Elections- The Board authorized retroactive approval of the Supervisor of Elections request for 25 percent of the total FY06 budget and thereafter 6.82 percent per month. 11. COMMUNITY SERVICES Approval of two Contracts for Rehabilitation Work using funds from the CDBG and SHIP programs- The Board approved the contract and authorized the Chair to sign all documents. REGULAR AGENDA 4 5.A COUNTY ATTORNEY (2-227) Ordinance No. 05-037- Adoption of Amended Impact Fee Study- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 05-037 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Ordinance No. 05- 037, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 5.B GROWTH MANAGEMENT (2-426) Development Agreement with Johnson Road Development Group, LLC (Rocking Horse Ranch) – Consider staff recommendation to continue the second pubic hearing until Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in order to coincide with the public hearing for the Rocking Horse preliminary PUD application to be held on this date. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to continue this item on October 18, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 6. COUNTY ATTORNEY (2-486) Chuck’s Seafood- Proposed reconstruction of covered dining area- Consider staff recommendation that the BCC determine whether to approve the application of Chuck’s Seafood Inc., to the City of Ft. Pierce for a permit to reconstruct the rear covered dining area on the existing pad. In the event the Board approves the request, staff recommends the structure be limited to one story as indicated in the building plans. The Assistant County Attorney addressed the issue. Com. Coward suggested as policy makers they need to clarify that they do not have a problem in rebuilding the existing restaurant within the existing footprint. And it is up to their staff to be dealing with the structural building permitting issues that is beyond the Board. They need to resolve the issue of what is the objective and this is where the site plan comes in. If they go back to the original plan this would eliminate the difference of opinions. Com. Coward stated he did not wish to hurt Chuck’s Seafood liquor license by having this issue pushed back until the site plan is done. He asked if the Board had a problem crafting a letter similar to the Mayor’s basically outlining that they would support a 90 day extension to that and the County is in the process of working out the final details of site plan to allow the applicant to rebuild due to hurricane related issues. Com. Craft stated he would support his suggestion. Com. Smith commented on the expansion of the kitchen and if it would be done within the existing footprint. The Engineer for the project stated the kitchen could be expanded within the existing footprint within the canapy. The Asst County Attorney asked if with the kitchen expansion they would still have the required 4,000 sq. ft. of dining area. Ms. Adrina Barton, facility manager, stated yes they would. Com. Hutchinson requested they bring the site plan and then the Board can move in whatever direction needed. However, she does not oppose crafting the letter suggested by Com. Coward. Com. Lewis stated she would support sending the letter, however the Judge stated he would be ruling on the issue in 10 days. 5 The Asst. County Attorney clarified the stay of the ADT license. The letter would not hurt. It was the consensus of the Board to craft the letter for the Board’s signature and send it to the Alcohol and Tobacco agency. 7. COUNTY ATTORNEY (2-2139) Space Needs Study- Contract with Institute for Law & Policy Planning- Consider staff recommendation to approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the agreement, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. UNAGENDAD- Com.Hutchinson advised the Board a letter was received stating the USDA Farm Services Agency will be losing funding and they may have to close down. She asked consensus from the Board to send a letter in support of continued funding for the agency. It was the consensus of the Board to draft a letter in support of the agency. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _____________________________ Chairman ______________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 6