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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 07-01-2008 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: July 1, 2008 Convened: 6:00p.m. Adjourned: 7:55 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Chris Craft, Charles Grande Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Mike Powley, County Engineer, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Dennis Wetzel, IT Director, Paul Hiott, Veterans Services Director, Ed Fry, Clerk of the Court, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. MINUTES It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 17, 2008, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 4. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS None scheduled today. 5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. John Arena, area resident, addressed the Board regarding the Taylor Creek dredging. Ms. Jill Secande, All Haul Company, thanked the Board for utilizing a local company for trash service to all county facilities. Ms. Deborah O’Rourke area resident addressed the Board regarding the closing of swimming pools due to the budget constraints. She asked the Board to consider keeping the pools open during the winter season and recommended fund raisers are held as well as obtaining private donations to assist in the cost. Mr. Terry Cooper, area resident addressed the Board and his prior comments regarding landscape barriers. He stated he would keep pursuing the issue. Mr. Steven Lewis, area resident also addressed the pool closings and stated he felt the community needed to work together to find a way to keep the pools open. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Com. Coward commented on item C-5 and stated sub category # 3 it is his belief the original RFP was bias towards larger firms. He is pleased the Board decided not to move forward with the Orlando firm. He would like to change the RFP so that the local firm can compete with the Orlando firm. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, and with item K-6 pulled, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1 A. WARRANTS The Board approved Warrant List No. 38 and 39. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. After the Fact Revocable License Agreement- 930 Jackson Way- Mr. & Mrs. Grisby- The Board approved the After the Fact Revocable License Agreement authorized the Chairman to sign the After the Fact Revocable License Agreement and directed Mr. & Mrs. Grisby to record the document in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 2. Platt’s Creek Stormwater Improvement Project- Utility Easement- FPL- The Board approved the revised FPL Utility Easement authorized the Chairman to sign the Utility Easement and directed staff to record the Utility Easement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 3. Revocable License Agreement- 1031 S. Indian River Drive- Mr. & Mrs. Edward Koch- The Board approved the Revocable License Agreement, authorized the Chairman to sign the Revocable License Agreement and directed Mr. & Mrs. Koch to record the document in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 4. Certificate of Participation for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for FY2008-2009 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement- The Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Participation for the FDLE program, and further approved that if the grant funds are awarded, the County should receive and distribute funds equally to each law enforcement agency (F.P.P.D; P.S.L.P.D.; and S.L.C.S.O.) 5. St. Lucie County Health Department- Termination of Lease with Kenneth Jackson and approval of Sublease Agreement with the AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc., - The Board authorized the termination of the lease agreement with Kenneth Jackson, approved the proposed sublease agreement with the AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the sublease agreement. C. PURCHASING 1. Award of Invitation to Bid (ITTB) # 08-032’ Runway 9L-27R and parallel taxiway system, Phase 2, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Dickerson Florida, Inc., for the amount of $3,689,879.78- The Board approved awarding Bid # 08-032 to Dickerson, Florida, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 2. Award of Invitation to Bid (ITTB) # 08-040 purchase of a portable stage to the lowest responsive bidder, LR2, LLC for the purchase price of $29,824.00 – The Board approved awarding invitation to bid # 08-040 to LR2, LLC for the purchase price of $29,824.00. 3. Board approval to advertise for RFP- The Board approved the request to advertise for RFP for a firm to design, build, own and operation a landfill leachate treatment system. 4. Board approval to sell - The Board approved through either an auction or the RFP process thirteen parcels totaling 7.03 acres located on U.S. and th Ridgehaven Road south of 25 St. owned by the St. Lucie County International Airport, and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract (if the auction process is approved) as prepared by the County Attorney. 2 5. Reject all responses- The Board approved rejecting all responses and re- advertise the following Request for Qualifications: 1. 07-113 Utility Engineering Services 2. 07-117 Kings Highway & Angle Road Intersection Improvements 3. 07-048 St. Lucie County Neighborhood Charette, Development Review and Management Planning Services, (Charrette element only) D. AIRPORT 1. Approval of amended equipment request EQ08-219 for the purchase of a JEI DVR 2FT Digital Voice Recording System to replace JEI 804C Analog Recording System used to record pilot radio transmissions to monitor compliance with the Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures at the St. Lucie County International Airport- The Board approved EQ 08-219 and authorized the Chairman or designee to execute same. 2. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 08-210 for the FDOT Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) # 424452-1-94-01 in the amount of $3,948 for the FDOT share with a matching local share of $3,948 for a total project cost of $119,136 (including Federal Aviation Administration funding) for the installation of perimeter fencing at the St. Lucie County International Airport- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 08-210. E. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT rd Issuance of the 3 Quarter Partnership Fee to the Economic Development Council in the rd amount of $25,000. - The Board approved the 3 quarter payment to the EDC and the continued pursuit of economic growth in the county. F. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Approval of Work Authorization No. 17 with Taylor Engineering Inc., in the nd amount of $706,312.91 for the Port of Ft. Pierce Entrance Road (North 2 Street)- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 17 and authorized the Chairman to sign. th 2. Engineering Division SR 615 S. 25 St. Roadway Widening (Midway Road- Edwards Road) – The Board approved the Third Amendment to Work Authorization No. 1 (C03-05-645) which amends Kimley-Horn and Associates contract to reflect the $200,000 increase and also extends the th contract through December 31, 2008 for the S. 25 St., roadway widening project. th 3. Engineering Division SR 615 S. 25 St. Roadway widening Midway Road- Edwards Road- Change Order 11- The Board approved Change Order 11 to th the contract with Dickerson Florida, Inc., for SR 615 S. 25 St. road widening project in the amount of $51,446.74 for modifications to project quantities and authorized the Chairman to sign. 4. Road and Bridge Division- The Board approved the Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to enhance the operation of the County’s computerized Traffic Signal System and the adoption of Resolution No. 08-211 authorizing the Chairman to sign the Joint Participation Agreement with FDOT approving of their funding for increased resources to enhance the operation of the County’s computerized Traffic Signal System. G. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 3 1. Request to apply for COPS 2008 Child Sexual Predator Program- The Board approved the St. Lucie County’s Sheriff’s office submission of a COPS 2008 Child Sexual Predator Program grant application. 2. Budget Amendment in the amount of $316,571.00- The Board approved the Sheriff’s request for a budget amendment to increase the budget $316,571.00 for the purchase of replacement vehicles. H. PLANNING AND ZONING 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment- The Board ratified Commissioner Smith’s appointment of Mr. Bryan Beaty to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2. Art in Public Places- The Board ratified Commissioner Coward’s appointment of Mr. Nelson Merchanely to the Art in Public Places Committee. I. CENTRAL SERVICES 1. Schenkel Shultz Architecture- Fourth Amendment to March 14, 2006 Agreement (#C06-03-213), The Board approved the Fourth Amendment to the March 14, 2006 agreement with Schenkel Shultz Architecture to increase the contract time an additional two hundred and fourteen days; date of substantial completion will be October 14, 2008 and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. 2. Change Order No. 1 to # C08-03-084- DPC General Contractors Inc.- Asbestos abatement of the Old Clerk of Court building remodel- The Board approved Change Order No. 1 to # C08-03-084 DPC General Contractors to increase the contract sum by $17,300. The new contract sum will be $40,800 and increase contract time eighty two days; changing the date of substantial completion to July31, 2008. j. COURT ADMINISTRATION Establishment of a Trial Court Law Clerk position effective July 1, 2008- The Board approved the establishment of one full time Trial Court Law Clerk position from Court Innovations funding. K. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Approval of Amendment # 7 in the amount of $105,072 to the Medicaid Non- Emergency Program Agreement- The Board approved and authorized the Chairman to sign Amendment No. 7 for the Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Program Agreement. 2. Authorize Grant Application FDOT- The Board authorized the submittal of the Florida Department of Transportation Discretionary Grant for funding for phase III to cover the design and phased construction of an intermodal transfer th facility, located at Avenue D and North 8 Street. 3. Authorize Grant Application FDOT- The Board authorized the submittal of the Port St. Lucie Blvd., and Bayshore Blvd., Park and Ride Lot expansion, to the Florida Department of Transportation Discretionary Grant program for funding in the amount of $211,987.54. 4. Authorize Grant Application FDOT- The Board authorized the submittal of a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation Discretionary Grant program to apply for funding in the amount of $200,000 which will be utilized for planning, design and engineering for the Phase 1- Selvitz Road 4 Surface Parking and maintenance facility located on Selvitz Road north of Midway Road. 5. Request for work authorization with Edlund, Dritenbas, Binkley- The Board approved a work authorization to contract no. C05-05-248, EDB Architects, P.A. to provide professional architectural services at a cost of $322,330.00 for designing, permitting and 100% drawings of the intermodal transfer station on th Avenue D and 8 Street and authorized the Chairman to sign all documents. 6. Approval of contract for demo/rebuild between E.O. Koch Construction and the Hamelin family. This item was pulled. The Board and staff discussed the Ravenswood Pool. The County Administrator advised the Board of the increase in cost for electricity and stated due to Amendment I approval by the voters and the decline in property values; the county will lost $51 million dollars and lay off employees. He hopes the Board will support staff in their recommendation. Com. Craft stated if the public can find a way to fund it he would recommend opening the pool. The Parks and Recreation Director stated the shortfall for Ravenswood is $80,000 to keep it open during the winter months. She will obtain more information and bring it to the Board at the budget hearings. END OF CONSENT AGENDA 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Ordinance No. 08-014- of the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners adopting the Public School Facility Element as part of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan to provide for public school concurrency and planning; providing for filing with the Florida Department of State; providing for the transmission of the Public School Facility Element to the Florida Department of Community Affairs pursuant to Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes; providing for conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date; and providing for adoption- Consider staff recommendation to approve the transmittal of Ordinance No. 08-014 to the Department of Community Affairs. The Planning Manager addressed the Board and stated the final draft provides: Stronger language and criteria with respect to the location of school facilities outside the County Urban Service Area, without compromising the State mandated requirements of the School Board. As a matter of policy recommends that the BOCC and School Board work together to explore methodologies to determine the long term costs of County services associated with public school facilities outside the Urban Service Area. Strengthens language regarding land use planning collaboration between the County and the School Board Eliminates redundant language regarding the ‘nuts and bolts’ review process, thus reducing the bulk of the Element, covered in the Interlocal Agreement. The Board commended the School Board representative and staff on their work with this Ordinance. 5 Mr. Marty Sanders, School District representative addressed the Board and the ordinance. Com. Coward addressed Page 22 of 41 last 3.5.1 policy subsection B regarding height. The Planning Manager stated he believed it should conform to the zoning district. Com. Coward stated he believes this artificial cap will not give them what they are looking for and it may be too restrictive. Mr. Sanders stated he believed there would be a process. Com. Coward stated he would like it relaxed some what and identify the compatibility issue. He addressed Page 20 of 41 3.4.1 policy subsection A and requested the end of the sentence be reviewed. He felt it did not make sense. Mr. Sanders addressed this paragraph and stated this allows them to enter into an option contract have an inspection period and then have the required public hearing to have the public input. Com. Coward stated he felt it needed either the term ‘public hearing’ or ‘process’. Com. Craft recommended adding the word ‘a”. Mr. Paul DeYoung, area resident, addressed the homestead exemption for residents who are here 6 months and 1 day and not permanent residents. This is a big tax base that the state does not tax. Com. Coward stated he had communicated with the Property Appraiser on similar issues. Ms. Noreen Dwyer, representing Indrio Land Group addressed the Board and addressed policy 3.1.3 language and recommended the attached clarifying language as an addition to paragraph ‘c’ and expressed her concern that Capron Lakes is not included in the definition and this is why she is recommending the additional language. Com. Coward stated this applicant did not wish to participate in the TVC in the beginning and now they are seeing the benefit and they wish to take part in it. He is more concerned with this new language not really knowing what it means. He is hesitant to put in new language he does not understand when he feels the existing language achieves the goal Ms. Dwyer is trying to achieve. He is disappointed they are here at the last hour and the Board could have had this earlier to digest. He does not believe this is necessary. Com. Craft concurred with Com. Coward’s comments. Ms. Dwyer stated she thought it would be covered and brought this forward in form of a clarification. Com. Craft stated the intent of the Board is if you’re attempting build a good community rather than sprawl then they would like to see a school there. Mr. Johnathan Ferguson, Ruden McCloskey encouraged transmittal and applauded staff in their efforts. Any further delay has implications for neighboring cities to adopt Comprehensive Plans. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande to approve transmittal of Ordinance No. 08-014 to include the three amendments, Page 34 # 16 stopping after development code; Page 22 of 41 policy 3.5.1 revised language concerning height; Page 20 policy 3.4.1 subsection A grammatical corrections, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 6 REGULAR AGENDA 8. COUNTY ATTORNEY Amended and restated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning- Consider staff recommendation to approve the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the amended and restated interlocal agreement as amended to incorporate language just approved in subsection G, and the correction of the SCPA, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 9. HUMAN RESOURCES Request Board approval of Phase 1, Department Consolidation/Reorganization Plan and staff reduction - Consider staff recommendation to approve Phase 1 Department Consolidation/Reorganization Plan and staff reduction, and also setting aside $500,000 to be used towards future staffing needs as well as $340,000 for the unemployment compensation fund as described in the memo and attachment. The County Administrator addressed the Board and presented a summary of this item. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis 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 the Circuit Court 7