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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10-10-2007 ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Minutes of Meeting October 10, 2007 Convened: 9:05 A.M. Adjourned: 10:20 A.M. The meeting of the Property & Homeowners Association was held Wednesday, October 10, 2007, in Conference Room 3 of the St. Lucie County Administration Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. Members Present: Charlie Brown, Indian River Estates HOA Toni Trabolsi, Coalition of Sandpiper Bay Bill Hammer, Reserve/PGA Village Kathy Thornton, Savanna Club HOA Walter Fauth, Fort Pierce South Beach Association Kit Linberger, Palm Grove HOA Frank Guarascio, Villas of Sandpiper Bay Bob Bangert, Holiday Pines Craig Mundt, North Beach Association Jim Lawless, Oleander Pines HOA Also Present: Commissioner Charles Grande, Chairman Jeff Furst, St. Lucie County Property Appraiser Henrietta McBee, F.P.L. Project Development Director Vicki Spencer, F.P.L. Energy Encounter Director Stacy Foster, F.P.L. Senior Environmental Specialist Justin Sobol, F.P.L. Senior Associate Project Development Andrew Stark, Palm Grove, HOA Lee Dyer, Indian River Estates HOA Deputy Glenn Hoffman, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Jim Reeder, Palm Beach Post Reporter Mark Boston, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans Michelle Franklin, St. Lucie County Property Appraiser’s Office Swendy Ariyanayagam, SLC Contractor Licensing Supervisor Don Pauley, St. Lucie County Road & Bridge Manager Dennis Murphy, Culpepper & Terpening Skeet Jernigan, Community & Economic Development Council President Charles Wilson, St. Lucie Association Leo Sarakinis, Oleander Pines, HOA Catherine Whitaker, St. Lucie County Fire District Liz Martin, Aide to Commissioner Grande Property & Homeowners Meeting October 10, 2007 Page 2 ITEM 1 – CALL TO ORDER : The meeting was called to order at 9:05 A.M. Commissioner Grande led the Association in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Homeowners’ Representatives and the public in attendance gave self-introductions. ITEM 2 – APPROVAL OF MINUTES : The motion was made by Charlie Brown and seconded by Walter Fauth to approve the minutes of September 19, 2007. The motion passed unanimously. ITEM 3 – ST. LUCIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT : Deputy Hoffman – we continue to have vehicle and home burglaries. Please remember to remove valuables from your car and keep your doors and windows locked at your home. A lot of residents are afraid to call 911. Deputy Hoffman passed out a list “When to Call 911.” Don’t hesitate to call for assistance when you need it. ITEM 4 – PRESENTATION : F.P. & L. Wind Energy Henrietta McBee, Vickie Spencer, Stacy Foster and Justin Sobol from F.P. & L. were present to discuss alternative energy. Florida is one of the fastest growing states in the nation. Wind energy for Florida has been discussed since 2005. This would be the first project in the Southeast. F.P. & L. is proposing nine turbines; they would be mounted on steel towers; one turbine would power 225 to 300 homes; each turbine has its own computer and find the best wind; the blades would span approximately 14 to 16 feet in diameter, and range between 212 and 262 feet in height; each turbine has 3 blades; the turbine requires no fuel to operate; The turbines would be north of the nuclear power plant and east of A-1-A. Commissioner Grande - there is a study of four or five units on the existing FPL property and then north of there at Frederick Douglas & John Brooks Park. What impact will the turbines have on birds? Stacy Foster - we have hired a contractor and are negotiating with the Fish & Wildlife Commission on a state and federal level to do a qualitative risk assessment of species that are there. We are also meeting with Vanessa Bessey, St. Lucie County Environmental Resources Director this afternoon. We will delineate the wetlands, etc. We won’t put the turbines where there is a large impact. Commissioner Grande - are you buying from outside of the area or from peaker plants? Property & Homeowners Meeting October 10, 2007 Page 3 Henrietta - they are predominately Florida sources of bio mass types of field source. A lot of those contracts are starting to come up for renewables. If the geo plasma plant continues it would potentially be a source. Bill Hammer - commented that off of Glades Cut Off Road, near the PSL Sewer Plant, a sand ridge runs through the county with an elevation of about 30 feet above sea level. The wind is constant and it might be a good area for you to consider. OLD BUSINESS: Commissioner Grande - answers to the items brought up at the end of the meeting last month were attached to the minutes you received. Bill Hammer - just a reminder that the response from Growth Management and the Utility Department stated that comp plan amendments are due in January 2008 regarding the county having to show that water is available for new developments for the next twenty years. Also, that the Division of Forestry would be included in site review process. I would think that should be moved to the front of the process. It’s just a simple yes or no. NEW BUSINESS: Bill Hammer - I provided copies of several pieces of information for you all today: * A poll by CNBC on what is the most important economic issue the next president should focus on? There were 694 responses, 50% said government spending. * A list “Thoughts for HOA Leaders”. th * A TCP article dated October 8 on gangs. Bill Hammer - many thanks to Commissioner Grande for chairing the past year of Property & Homeowner Meetings. Commissioner Grande - it’s the most enjoyable meeting in town and thank you all for attending over the past year. With no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:20 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Liz Martin, Aide to Commissioner Grande