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Home My WebLink AboutBOCC Agenda 06-10-2008 June 10, 2008 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA WELCOME ALL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED. ALL MEETINGS PROVIDED WITH WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS FOR PUBLIC CONVENIENCE. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PLEASE MUTE THE VOLUME ON ALL LAPTOPS AND PDAS WHILE IN USE IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES - Attached is the agenda, which will determine the order of business conducted at today’s Board meeting. CONSENT AGENDA – These items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests. REGULAR AGENDA – Proclamations, Presentations, Public Hearings, and Department requests are items, which the Commission will discuss individually, usually in the order listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS – These items are usually heard on the first and third Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. However, if a public hearing is scheduled for a meeting on a second or fourth Tuesday, which begins at 9:00 A.M., then public hearings will be heard at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. These time designations are intended to indicate that an item will not be addressed prior to the listed time. The Chairman will open each public hearing and asks anyone wishing to speak to come forward, one at a time. Comments will be limited to five minutes. As a general rule, when issues are scheduled before the Commission under department request or public hearing, the order of presentation is: (1) County staff presents the details of the Board item (2) Commissioners comment (3) if a public hearing, the Chairman will ask for public comment, (4) further discussion and action by the board. ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION – Please state your name and address, speaking clearly into the microphone. If you have backup material, please have eight copies for distribution. NON-AGENDA ITEMS – These items are presented by an individual Commissioner or staff as necessary at the conclusion of the printed agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT – Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for general public comment. Please limit comments to five minutes. DECORUM – Please be respectful of others’ opinions. MEETINGS - All Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 P.M. and on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M., unless otherwise advertised. Meetings are held in the County Commission Chambers in the Roger Poitras Administration Annex at 2300 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce, FL 34982. The Board schedules additional workshops throughout the year as necessary to accomplish their goals and commitments. Notice is provided of these workshops. Assistive Listening Device is available to anyone with a hearing disability. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. June 10, 2008 9:00 A.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS www.co.st-lucie.fl.us Joseph E. Smith, Chairman District No. 1 Paula A. Lewis, Vice Chairman District No. 3 Doug Coward District No. 2 Charles Grande District No. 4 Chris Craft District No. 5 I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the June 3, 2008 meeting. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 08-196 – Proclaiming Sunday, June 22, 2008, as “Alto L. “Bud” Adams, Jr. Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida – Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-196 as drafted. B. Presentation of the Proposed Jetty Park Improvements by Paul Williams, Urban Forester City of Fort Pierce V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 35 B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc., West Midway Road Right-of-Way Dedication/Road Impact Fee Credit Request – Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement subject to the applicant providing the County with a Warranty Deed in recordable form along with proof (1) of unencumbered title; and, (2) that the right-of- way is not contaminated. 2. Centex – Palm Breezes (now Morningside) – Amendment to Subdivision Improvement Agreement – Consider staff recommendation to approve the proposed Amendment to Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment. C. HUMAN RESOURCES St. Mary’s Medical Center, Inmate Medical Care Invoice – Staff recommends payment of St. Mary’s Medical Center reduced invoice in the amount of $8,729.25. D. PURCHASING 1. Board approval to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and construction services to develop a St. Lucie River “Living in a Watershed” Exhibit at the Oxbow Eco-Center – Consider staff recommendation to approve to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and construction services to develop a St. Lucie River “Living in a Watershed” Exhibit at the Oxbow Eco-Center. 2. Staff is seeking Board approval of the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 14 (C05-04- 170) with Masteller & Moler, Inc. – Consider staff recommendation to approve the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 14 (C05-04-170) with Masteller & Moler, Inc. in the amount of $89,930.00 and grant authorization for the Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. 3. Award of Invitation to Bid (ITB) #08-038 for the purchase of shell rock material and FDOT base coquina rock to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Stewart Mining Industries per the attached unit price list – Consider staff recommendation to approve to award Invitation to Bid #08-038 for the purchase of shell rock material and FDOT base coquina rock to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Steward Mining Industries per the attached unit price list, and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 4. Board approval to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for sponsorship to market tourism – Consider staff recommendation to approve to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for sponsorship to market tourism. E. AIRPORT Request approval of Resolution No. 08-194 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #418243-1-94-01 in the amount of $200,000 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $50,000 for a total project cost of $250,000 to conduct the Airport Master Plan Update at St. Lucie County International Airport. F. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Approval of Resolution No. 08-197 appointing the initial members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee – Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 08-197 appointing the initial members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. 2. Request approval to award Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Bids 18, 19, 20 and 21 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder – Consider staff recommendation to approve to award the CDBG housing rehabilitation bids on projects to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. G. LIBRARY Strategic Planning 2008 - Reduction of Library Service Hours – Consider staff recommendation to accept the reduction of service hours at the Hurston, Lakewood Park, Port St. Lucie and Morningside Branch libraries, effective Monday, August 4, 2008. H. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Permission to Advertise Public Hearing to Amend the Fiscal Year 2007 – 2008 Budget – Consider staff recommendation to authorize the Office of Management and Budget to schedule and advertise a public hearing to amend the fiscal year 2007-2008 budget. I. CENTRAL SERVICES Approval to purchase the Hydro-4000 - This device will be installed by staff on one of Central Services fleet vehicles and is available through Green Machine Solutions (GMS). This product promises greater fuel efficiency and reduces carbon emissions – Approve Equipment Request #EQ08-322 – Approve Budget Amendment #BA08-025 – Consider staff recommendation to approve the purchase of the Hydro- 4000. This device installs to any vehicle and will be done by staff on one of Central Services fleet vehicles. Cost to purchase the Hydro-4000 is approximately $1,200. Funds in the amount of $1,200 are available and staff is seeking approval of Equipment Request #EQ08-322 and Budget Amendment #BA08-025. J. UTILITIES St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 – Consider staff recommendation to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 08-140 ratifying and accepting Fiscal Year 2006/2007 St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report. K. CULTURAL AFFAIRS th 1. Authorize the serving of beer and wine at the St. Lucie County Marine Center for a 50 wedding th anniversary on October 19, 2008 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Consider staff recommendation to th serve beer and wine at the St. Lucie County Marine Center for a 50 wedding anniversary on th October 19, 2008 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. 2. Strategic Planning 2008 - Authorize the Cultural Affairs Department to reduce the number of days the St. Lucie County Historical Museum will be open from six days a week to five days a week – Consider staff recommendation to authorize the Cultural Affairs Department to modify the number of days the St. Lucie County Historical Museum will be open from six days a week to five days a week. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no public hearings scheduled for June 10, 2008. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS thth 1. The June 24 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting and the June 24 Informal Meeting have been canceled due to lack of quorum. Three or more Commissioners will be attending the Florida Association of Counties’ Conference. 2. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room #3. 3. The Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshops will begin Monday, July 7, 2008 and run through Thursday, July 10, 2008. 4. The Board of County Commissioners will adopt the proposed budget millage during the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Commission Chambers. ndnd 5. The July 22 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting and the July 22 Informal Meeting have been canceled due to lack of quorum. Three or more Commissioners will be attending the Airport Conference. thth 6. The August 26 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting and the August 26 Informal Meeting have been canceled. 7. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Preliminary Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. 8. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Final Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. th 9. The November 4 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been canceled due to the General Election. 10. The Board of County Commissioners will hold the Annual Reorganization meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Chamber. rd 11. The December 23 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been canceled. NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT www.co.st-lucie.fl.us Charles Grande, Chairman District No. 4 Doug Coward, Vice Chairman District No. 2 Joseph E. Smith District No. 1 Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 Chris Craft District No. 5 I. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the May 27, 2008 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 35 and 36 B. MOSQUITO CONTROL Budgeting of Surplus Equipment memorandum – Consider staff recommendation to approve to utilize funds from Surplus Equipment Sales, in the amount of $31,697.00, as outlined in the Background Memorandum, and approve Equipment Request No.’s 08-298-Revised, 08-321, and Capital Project Summary Form No. 08-124 (Attachments 1-4). NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. EROSION CONTROL DISTRICT www.co.st-lucie.fl.us Chris Craft, Chairman District No. 5 Charles Grande, Vice Chairman District No. 4 Doug Coward District No. 2 Joseph E. Smith District No. 1 Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 I. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the May 27, 2008 meeting. II. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT III. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 35 and 36 NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Director at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.