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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 10-18-2005 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIEDA REGULAR MEETING Date: October 18, 2005 Convened: 6:00 p.m. Tape: 1-2 Adjourned: 7:40 p.m. Commissioners Present: Vice Chairman, Doug Coward, Paula A. Lewis, Joseph Smith, Chris Craft, Chairman Frannie Hutchinson absent (canvassing board) Others Present: Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Heather Young, Asst. County Attorney, Michael Brillhart, Growth Management/Special Projects; Don West, Public Works Director, Ed Parker, Purchasing Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Edwin Fry, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jeff Furst, Property Appraiser, Mike Pawley, County Engineer, Don Daniels, Emergency Management Coordinator, Millie D. 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 11, 2005, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Don Daniels, Emergency Management Coordinator gave an update on the approaching Hurricane, Wilma. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. A presentation was made by the Property Appraiser regarding his staff wining an award in Anchorage Alaska. B. The Asst. County Administrator read upcoming events. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Edwin M. Fry, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, addressed the Board and requested they approve awarding the Bid for the construction of the courthouse to Jacquin & Sons per staff recommendation. Com. Coward requested an update on the moving of inmates to the newly opened pod. Chief Deputy, Gary Wilson advised the Board they hope to conclude the move by the beginning of next week. 4. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the Consent Agenda, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant Lit No. 55 and 2. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Resolution No. 05-397 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Frances and Resolution No. 05-398 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Jeanne- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-397 and 05-398. 1 B. First Amendment to April 13, 2004 Contract with Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.,- The Board approved the proposed First Amendment and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment. C. Resolution No. 05-395- Authorizing the Acquisition of Parcels 57,59 and 69 in Indrio North Savannas- The Board approved Resolution No. 05-395 and authorized the Chairman to sign the Resolution. D. Florida Communities Trust- Ten Mile Creek West/FCT Project 03- 079 FF3- Declaration of Restrictive Covenants- The Board approved the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants authorized the Chairman to execute the Agreement and directed staff to record the Agreement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. E. Termination of Lease- West ½ of Parcel 51- St. Lucie county International Airport - The Board authorized the Chairman to send a letter notifying the tenant of the County’s intent to terminate the Lease as to the West ½ parcel 51 within 180 days from the date of receipt of the letter. 3. PARKS AND RECREATION A. Port St. Lucie Fall Festival Request to Waive Fees at Tradition Field- The Board approved waiving the fee as requested by Jane Rowley for the Port St Lucie Fall Festival to be held at Tradition Field October thth 26 through October 30 . B. Tradition Field Fee Adjustment- The Board approved adjusting the rental and clean up fees to $1000.00 and $500.00 respectively for the use of Tradition Field on November 19, 2005. 4. PURCHASING A. First Extension to Contract C04-09-495 with Steve Barnett, for car washing services- The Board approved the First Extension to Contract C04-09-495 with Steve Barnett and authorized the Chairman to sign the extension as prepared by the County Attorney. B. Award Bid No. 05-111 Street Resurfacing- The Board awarded Bid No. 05-111 Street Resurfacing including Indian River Drive, to low bidder Dickerson Florida, Inc.. for an amount not to exceed $1,184,930.46 and granted permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 5. PARKS REFERENDUM Release of Retainage to Sunrise Systems of Brevard Inc., and Final Payment- The Board approved making the final payment and release of retainage to Sunrise Systems of Brevard in the amount of $119,610.13. 6. HUMAN RESOURCES Compensation for staff called up for active military duty- The Board approved compensation for staff called up for active military duty. 7. Engineering Division- The Board approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,340.75 for modification of the Platt’s Creek Stormwater Management Facilties project. The Board authorized the Chair to sign Change Order No. 1 in the amount listed for a total contact price of $2,772,080.75 to WPC Industrial Contractors for the construction of the facilities project. 2 8. INVESMENTS FOR THE FUTURE Engineering Division- The Board approved Change Order No. 3 and Final in the amount of ($320,737.35) accept the project; release retainage in the amount of $195,559.76 and make Final payment in the amount of $271,566.06 to Dickerson Florida for the construction of Indian River Drive. 9. CENTRAL SERVICES A. The Board approved approve amending the contract award amount of $149,000.00 to Hennis Construction to include the public construction nod amount of $3,500.00 for a total contract amount of $152,500.00 for the Savannas Maintenance Building B. The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 05-400 in the amount of $25,000 and funding in the amount of $16,000.00 in Energy Efficiency projects for a total project amount of $41,000 to make improvements and adjustments to the A/C system at the Rock Road Jail Facility. C. The Board approved amending the contract amount of $199,000.00 to Hennis Construction to include the public construction bond amount of $4,060 for a total contract amount of $203,060.00. REGULAR AGENDA 5.A COUNTY ATTORNEY Adelphia Cable Franchise Transfer- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 05-394 approving the proposed transfer and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 05- 394, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 5.B GROWTH MANAGEMENT Development Agreement with Johnson Road Development Group, LLC Rocking Horse Ranch- Consider staff recommendation to approve the development Agreement with Johnson Road Development Group, LLC- The Special Projects Manager addressed the changes to the agreement. Ms. Pam Hammer, Reserve resident, addressed the Board and suggested the Board add the condition that the recreational building should be a hardened facility with resistant glass to use as a hurricane shelter for the residents. Com. Craft stated he would have an issue with a mandatory condition such as this due to the fact most new homes today will be hurricane ready and he does not with to place an undue burden on the developer. It was the consensus of the Board not to consider adding such a condition at this late date. Com. Coward commented on the fact the roads need to be identified so that when the people come in they are already there. 3 It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the development agreement to include the changes as noted, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 5.C GROWTH MANAGEMENT Consider Draft Resolution No. 05-027 granting Preliminary Planned Unit Development approval for the project known as Rocking Horse Ranch PUD for property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Johnston Road and the Indian River county line. It was moved by Craft, seconded by Com. Smith to approve Resolution No. 05-027, with the 4 limiting conditions, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 5.D GROWTH MANAGEMENT Proposed changes to the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan- Amendments to the text of the Future Land Use, Transportation, Recreation & Open Space, Intergovernmental th Coordination and Capital Improvements Elements- At he August 11 meeting, the P & Z Commission recommended approval of these proposed Comprehensive Plan Text amendments with submittal to the Board of county Commissioners- Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed amendments and transmit to the State Department of Community Affairs. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 5. PURCHASING Bid Protest- Bid No. 05-089- Construction of the Clerk of Court office Building- Consider staff recommendation to uphold the decision to award Bid No. 05-089 Clerk of Courts office building to Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc.. for a total amount of $11,217,000.00 and permission for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. Mr. David Brooks, David Brooks Enterprises addressed the Board on his protest and gave the history of his company. Mr. Doug Akerman, Construction Attorney for Brooks Enterprises, addressed the Board on this issue and what he felt would be the legal ramifications of this decision. Mr. Paul Jacquin, Jacquin & Sons, Inc., addressed the Board on his bid. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Craft, to approve staff recommendation, 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 4