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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 04-26-2005 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: April 26, 2005 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Tape: 1 Adjourned: 10:35 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Frannie Hutchinson, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Chris Craft, Joseph Smith Others Present: Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Don West Public Works Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Ed Parker, Purchasing Director, Paul Phillips, Airport Director, Paul Hiott, Veterans Services Director, Dennis Grim, Building Official, Millie Delgado- Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. MINUTES (1-024) It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 18, 2005, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 05-160- Proclaiming the month of May 2005, as “Civility Month” in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 05- 160, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution No. 05-161- Proclaiming May 8, 2005 through May 14, 2005 as “Building Safety Week” in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 05- 161, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (1-1632) Mr. Frank Stewart, area resident, addressed the Board regarding the Waterstone Project. He advised the Board there is continued running of pumps 24 hours a day, the Berm has not been completed and asked when the trees would be replaced. Ms. Nadine Stewart addressed the Board regarding the continued problem with Waterstone contractors causing the electricity to go off at her home. Com. Hutchinson requested staff contact the developer to obtain the necessary information regarding the above stated concerns. Mr. Craig Mundt, Hutchinson Island resident, addressed the Board regarding a new project going before the Board of Adjustment in the future. He stated he estimates there are 300 residents expressing their opposition to the project. Mr. Charles Grande, Hutchinson Island resident, addressed the Board regarding the Dolman Tract Beach access and stated the project was going well. He distributed DEP Beach/Dune Walkover guidelines for the Board to review. Mr. Richard Langdon, 9007 S. Indian River Drive, addressed the Board and submitted the attached letter. 1 The County Engineer addressed Mr. Langdon’s remarks. He stated there is a portion of the Drive scheduled to open on April 30, 2005, however, there are sections that cannot be opened at this time. Ms. Susie Caron, area resident, addressed the Board regarding the Waterstone Commercial Project and requested clarification from Com. Lewis and Com. Hutchinson regarding their vote at a prior meeting on the subject. Com. Hutchinson stated the applicant had asked for a continuance. The motion made was to deny the entire site plan and due to the fact the applicant had been working with staff to answer and handle the concerns and they requested a continuance, she felt voting for a continuance was appropriate. Com. Lewis stated she voted against the denial due to the fact a continuance was requested. She advised Ms. Caron that at any time she would not vote for anything against the law and stated she wanted to give the applicant the benefit of the doubt to attempt to handle the concerns on concurrency. Mr. Albert Moore, attorney for applicant presented on item C-10 asked this item be pulled for separate discussion. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the Consent Agenda with item C 10 pulled for separate discussion, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 10. PUBLIC WORKS Environmental Resources Division- Request of Frank Silva through agent Culpepper and Terpening for an exemption from the requirements of Section 11.02.09 (A)(5) St. Lucie County Land Development Code, to prepare an Environmental Estates- Minor Site Plan/Preliminary Plat- Consider staff recommendation that this request from the requirements of Section 11.02.09(A)(5) be denied and that an environmental impact report be required for this project. Mr. Albert Moore, attorney for the petitioner, addressed the Board on this issue and stated the petitioner is considering selling the property where the house presently stands and building on the other property. He asked the Board to consider the size of the property . The Environmental Manager stated her recommendation was based on the fact the site contains scrub habitat and well as some wild life. Com. Coward expressed his concern with waving such a requirement and the fact it may set precedence on these types of issues. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve staff recommendation to deny the request, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1. WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 30. 2. COUNTY ATTORNEY The Board approved Resolution No. 05-176 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Frances; and Resolution No. 05-177 Extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Jeanne. 3. PARKS AND RECREATION A. Request for approval to serve and sell alcohol at the Lawnwood Complex- The Board approved Frontline for Kids’ request for 2 th permission to serve and sell alcohol during a concert on May 30 at the Lawnwood Complex to benefit disadvantaged and troubled children. B. Purchase of Aluminum Shed to store the golf ball dispenser- The Board approved the purchase of a 12’x6’ storage shed to house the new golf ball dispenser/washer at a cost of $1,990.00. C. Request for approval to serve alcohol at Pepper Park- The Board approved Johnson Chrysler’s request to serve alcohol during its annual picnic on May 15, 2005 at Pepper Park. D. Approval of First Amendment to Lease Agreement –Lincoln Park Recreation Center, Inc. - The Board approved the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement. E. Adams Ranch Equestrian Arena use fee adjustment for St. Lucie County 4-H organization at he SLC Fairgrounds- The Board approved reducing the Adam’s Ranch Equestrian Arena user fees for the SLC 4- H organization with the guidelines/criteria that attendance should be 500 or less and/or documentation that a substantial amount of monies collected would directly benefit the St. Lucie County 4-H groups. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY A. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity- The Board approved the recommendations made by the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to approve the renewal of the ARC of St. Lucie County’s application for a Class F CON. B. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity- The Board approved the recommendations made by the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to approve the renewal of the Port St. Lucie Volunteer Ambulance application for a Class N CON. C. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity- The Board approved the recommendation made by the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee to approve the renewal of the Community Transit application for a Class F CON. D. Request to approve the purchase of a 12’x12’ shed- The Board approved the purchase of a 12’x12’ shed for the Emergency Operations Center in the amount of $2,220.00. E. Request to approve the purchase of software upgrade- The Board approved the purchase of the software upgrade for the Public Safety 800 MHz radio system in the amount of $66,191.00. 5. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET A. Office of the Medical Examiner- The Board approved the purchase of seven two way radios in the amount of $ 4,578 and authorized the Director of Management and Budget to sign the request form. B. Purchase of Software from Evisions to enable the County to e-mail direct deposits to employees an approval of Budget Amendment No. 05-155 to transfer $2,000 to cover the cost of the software- The Board approved the purchase of the software and the Budget Amendment to transfer $2,000 to cover the cost of the software. 3 C. The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 05-174 in the amount of $26,396 for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to establish Budget for FY05 to expend deferred revenue from FY04 Grant Funds. 6. COMMISSION Public Art & Design Committee- The Board ratified Com. Hutchinson’s reappointment of Robbin Lynch to the Public Art and Design Committee. 7. AIRPORT A. Dickerson Florida, Inc., Taxiway A. Extension Final Pay Request- The Board approved $230,840.00 final pay request and authorized the release of retainage for the Taxiway A Extension project to Dickerson Florida, Inc., at St. Lucie County International Airport for a total project amount of $230,840.00. B. Budget Resolution No. 05-173 FDOT Joint Participation Agreement for Hurricane Repairs at St. Lucie County International Airport- The Board accepted the Budget Resolution for the FDOT Joint Participation Agreement for Hurricane Damage repairs at the St. Lucie County Airport. This FDOT grant provides for $35,000 of the $43,750 required for the project. 8. COMMUNITY SERVICES A. Approval of the application for the FY05/06 Trip/Equipment Grant with the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged for trips for our transportation disadvantaged citizens and Resolution 05-168- The Board approved the application and contract for the grant, acceptance of the grant and authorized the Chairman to sign and approve Resolution No. 05-168. B. Approval of the sub-grant agreement between St. Lucie County and Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc., in the amount of $308,840 for a $154,420 Services Development Grant from the FDOT and $154,420 match from the transit MSTU- The Board approved the sub grant agreement for $308,840 and authorized the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign all necessary documents to execute the agreement. C. Veterans Service/Community Service- The Board authorized the Chairman to sign all federal forms associated with the five year grant contract for $454,440 from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for tenant rental assistance. 9. HUMAN RESOURCES Approval of job description- The Board approved the job code 891, pay grade 28 for the Criminal Justice Coordinator – salary $60,844.16-$97,329.23. 10. PUBLIC WORKS This item was pulled for separate discussion. 11. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE A. Fence Installation at Baseball Field No. 2- Tradition Field- The Board approved reallocating $6,343.00 and authorized staff to proceed with the installation of a 1,694’ x 4’ fence around the perimeter of baseball field # 2. 4 B. Reallocation of Funds to replace office furniture at Lincoln Park Community Center- The Board approve the use of $1,452.00 from previously approved Investment for the Future funds to purchase new office furniture for Lincoln Park Community Center. C. Release of retainage to Ahrens Companies & Final Payment- The Board approved final payment and release of retainage of $66,475.77 to Ahrens Companies. 12. PURCHASING Approval of Hurricane Related Purchases- The Board approved the attached list of hurricane related purchases. 13. SHERIFF Reimbursement of Hurricane Costs and approval of Budget Amendment- The Board approved the request for reimbursement and approved the budget amendment in the amount of $409,222.00. 14. GRANTS Acceptance of Interlocal Agreement- The Board accepted the Interlocal Agreement with FIND providing for $225,000 for shoreline stabilization and habitat restoration on lands owned by FIND along Indian River Drive as part of the Indian River Drive Vegetation/Habitat Restoration project. REGULAR AGENDA 5.A No public hearings scheduled 6. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-2680) Parcel owned by St. Lucie County Tax I.D. Nos. 1417-433-0001-000-0 and 1417-433- 005-000-8 - The County Attorney advised the Board the applicant has withdrawn this request. 7. GROWTH MANAGEMENT (1-2784) Consider Draft Resolution 05-137 approving the petition of Ginn-LA St. Lucie, LLLP for a Major Site Plan Approval to allow for a 100 unit condominium including a 7,700 square foot beach club in the HIRD and PUD zoning district. The Planning Manager addressed the five conditions. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft to approve Draft Resolution No. 05-137 with the five conditions as stated by the Planning Manager, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 8. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (1-2969) Auditor Selection Committee- Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners advise the Constitutional Officers of the fact that an auditor selection committee must be established in accordance with Florida Statutes. Staff further recommends the Board designate an individual to represent them on the auditor selection committee. Com. Coward moved, seconded by Com. Craft to appoint Marie Gouin, Management and Budget Director as their designee to represent them on the auditor selection committee, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Craft questioned the availability of someone on our staff who reviews concurrency issues and or traffic studies. 5 The Assistant County Administrator stated she does not believe anyone in the department has the expertise in the area. The Planning Manager stated they have relied on the Road and Bridge department to assist in the traffic issues. The Assistant County Administrator stated she was not sure whether the Road and Bridge department reviewed concurrency issues. The Road and Bridge Manager stated historically they have only reviewed road and drainage issues and he himself has not reviewed concurrency issues. Com. Hutchinson directed staff to review this issue and come back to the Board with recommendations and options as to whether or not an additional staff member with expertise in concurrency issues should be hired. Com. Coward stated he had mixed emotions on the issue of hiring another staff member since he felt the Road and Bridge Manager is very capable and the concurrency issues are not lack of ability but is more of an internal policy issue as to how we were dealing and interpreting our codes. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________ Chairman ___________________ Clerk of Circuit Court 6