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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: September 9, 2008 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Adjourned: 10:25 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Chris Craft, Doug
Coward, Charles Grande
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County
Administrator, LeeAnn Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County
Attorney, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety
Director, Marie Gouin, Management and Budget Director, Debra Brisson, Parks and
Rec. Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Diana
Lewis, Airport Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Susan Kilmer, Library
Director, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Mark Godwin, Criminal
Justice Coordinator, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
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I. INVOCATION
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the September 2, 2008 meeting.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Grande, to approve the minutes of the meeting of
September 2, 2008, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Resolution No. 08-215 – Proclaiming the month of January, 2009, as “St. Lucie
County’s Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers’ Market Month” in St. Lucie County,
Florida – Consider staff recommendation to adopt the attached Resolution No.
08-215 as drafted.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 08-
215, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution No. 08-265 – Proclaiming – Proclaiming September 9, 2008, as
“Family Literacy Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida - Consider staff
recommendation to adopt the attached Resolution No. 08-265 as drafted.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 08-
265, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
C. Resolution No. 08-274 – Proclaiming September 17, 2008, as “Citizenship Day”,
and further Proclaiming September 17, 2008, through September 23, 2008, as
“Constitution Week” in St. Lucie County, Florida - Consider staff recommendation
to adopt Resolution No. 08-274 as drafted.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No. 08-
274, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
D. An update on the Criminal Justice programs was given by Mark Godwin, Criminal
Justice Coordinator
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E. Resolution No. 08-283- Recognizing the celebration of the Mexican
Independence Day to be held Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the St. Lucie
County Fairgrounds and proclaiming Monday, September 15, 2008 as “Mexican
Independence Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida.
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 08-
283 as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
V.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Mathis, Culpepper & Terpening, addressed the Board regarding Consent item J
and requested the Board consider a one year extension from today’s date.
Staff recommended the Board approve the item as recommended today and have the
applicant return for an additional extension at the expiration of March 14, 2009.
Ms. Wolf from the Food Bank advised the Board the Youth Leadership of St. Lucie will
be participating in a student food drive.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
A.WARRANTS
Approve warrant list No. 48 and 49
The Board approved Warrant List No. 48 and 49.
B.COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Strategic Planning 2008 - Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with
Smithsonian Institution and St. Lucie County - Consider staff
recommendation to approve Amendment No. 5 and authorize the
Chairman to sign Amendment No. 5. The Board approved Amendment
No. 5 to the Agreement with the Smithsonian Institution and authorized
the Chairman to sign.
2. Sustainable Resources International, Inc. – Lease Agreement for
Aquaculture Research Facility at 4600 Taylor Dairy Road – Consider staff
recommendation to approve the proposed lease agreement with
Sustainable Resources International, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to
sign the agreement. The Board approved the Lease Agreement for
Aquaculture Research Facility and authorized the Chairman to sign.
COUNTY ATTORNEY (contd.)
3. Revocable License Agreement - Earthmark Mitigation Services, LLC
Greene Swamp - Consider staff recommendation to approve the
Revocable License Agreement, authorize the Chairman to sign the
Revocable License Agreement and direct Earthmark Mitigation Services,
LLC record the Agreement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County,
Florida. The Board approved the Revocable License Agreement
authorized the Chairman to sign and directed Earthmark Mitigation
Services to record the Agreement in the Public Records of St. Lucie
County.
4. Donation of Right-of-way – Millcreek – PUD – 70 feet on Mariah Circle –
Resolution No. 08-278 – Consider staff recommendation to accept the
Warranty Deed subject to the removal of the Pole Barn located within
the right-of-way, authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 08-278
accepting the Warranty Deed and direct staff to record the documents in
the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. The Board approved the
Donation of Right of Way and approved Resolution No. 08-278.
5. Blind Creek – Revocable License Agreement with Florida Department of
Environmental Protection for Shoreline Revegetation Study – Consider
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staff recommendation to approve the Revocable License Agreement with
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and authorize the
Chairman to sign the agreement, subject to review and approval as to
legal form and correctness by the County Attorney of any final revisions
requested by the DEP attorney. The Board approved the Revocable
License Agreement with Florida Department of Environmental Protection
for Shoreline Revegetation Study and authorized the Chairman to sign
the agreement subject to review and approval as to legal form and
correctness by the County Attorney of any final revisions requested by
the DEP attorney.
6. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance No. 08-031 - Amending Ordinance
No. 08-008 - Guidelines for the Sitting of Wireless Telecommunications
Towers and Antennas - Consider staff recommendation to grant
permission to advertise Ordinance No. 08-031 for a public hearing before
the LPA/P&Z. The Board approved advertising Ordinance No. 08-031.
7. Strategic Planning 2008 - Resolution No. 08-205 – Smithsonian
Institution Fee Schedule - Consider staff recommendation to approve
Resolution No. 08-205 and authorize the Chairman to sign the
Resolution. The Board approved Resolution No. 08-205 Smithsonian
Institution Fee Schedule and authorized the Chairman to sign.
C. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution No. 08-275 – Public Hearing -
Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-275,
approving the Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution. This item
was pulled from the consent agenda and placed as a regular
agenda item under public hearings.
2. Engineering - Amendment to Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) ANS69
with Florida Department of Transportation for Hurricane Jeanne
(Administrative Change) - Consider staff recommendation to approve the
Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation for Hurricane Jeanne (Administrative
Change), and authorize the Chairman to sign. The Board approved the
Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation for Hurricane Jean and authorized the
Chairman to sign.
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3. Engineering - Angle Road Sidewalk (Avenue Q to 53 Street) –
Amendment to the Local Agency Program Agreement with the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) – Consider staff recommendation
to approve the Amendment to the Local Agency Program Agreement
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with FDOT for the Angle Road Sidewalk (Avenue Q to 53 Street), and
signature by the Chairman. The Board approved the Amendment to the
Local Agency Program Agreement with FDOT for the Angle Road
Sidewalk and authorized the Chairman to sign.
4. Engineering Division – Angle Road Sidewalk Project – Consider staff
recommendation to approve the Fifth Amendment to Work Authorization
No. 5 with Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc. for additional design
efforts in the amount of $33,735.00, and authorize the Chairman to sign.
This item was pulled prior to the meeting.
D. UTILITIES
1. Amendment No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 5 – Camp Dresser & McKee
- Consider staff recommendation to approve Amendment No. 3 to Work
Authorization No. 5 for Camp Dresser & McKee to increase the lump sum
amount from $254,715 to $275,980 and an extension to September 30,
2008. The Board approved Amendment No. 3 to Work Authorization
No. 5 for Camp Dresser and McKee to increase the lump sum amount
from $254,715 to $275,980 and approved an extension to September
30, 2008.
UTILITIES (contd.)
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2. Change Order No. 2 with Johnson-Davis, Inc. - Consider staff
recommendation to approve Change Order No. 2 with Johnson-Davis,
Inc. for construction services related to the South Hutchinson Island SR
A-1-A Utility Relocation to increase the contract in the amount of
$9,200.00. The Board approved Change Order No. 2 with Johnson
Davis, Inc.,
E. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
1. Board approval of fixed asset inventory-property record removal -
Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to remove the attached
records from the fixed asset inventory of the BOCC Departments. The
Board approved the removal of the records from the fixed asset
inventory of the BOCC departments.
2. Board approval of fixed asset inventory-property record removal -
Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to remove the attached
records from the fixed asset inventory of the Clerk of Court Department.
The Board approved the removal of the records from the fixed asset
inventory of the Clerk of Court department.
3. Board approval of fixed asset inventory-property record removal -
Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to remove the attached
records from the fixed asset inventory of the Mosquito Control
Department. This item was pulled and placed under the Mosquito
Control District agenda.
4. Board approval of fixed asset inventory-property record removal -
Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to remove the attached
records from the fixed asset inventory of the Property Appraiser
Department. The Board approved the inventory property record removal
from the Property Appraiser’s office.
5. Board approval of fixed asset inventory-property record removal -
Consider staff recommendation to authorize staff to remove the attached
records from the fixed asset inventory of the tax Collector Department.
The Board approved the fixed asset inventory property record removal
from the Tax Collector’s department.
6. Board approval to award IFB #24 to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, REMARQ Homes of Jacksonville, Florida, in the amount of
$24,945.00 – The St. Lucie County Citizens’ Advisory Task Force for the
Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) requests Board
Approval to award IFB #24 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project to the
lowest responsible, responsive bidder, REMARQ Homes in the amount of
$24,945.00. The Board approved awarding IFB # 24 to the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder, REMARQ Homes of Jacksonville, Florida
in the amount of $24,945.00.
7. Board approval to award IFB #25 to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, JB Florida Contractors, Inc. of Margate, Florida, in the amount of
$16,875.00 - The St. Lucie County Citizens’ Advisory Task Force for the
Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) requests Board
Approval to award IFB #25 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project to the
lowest responsible, responsive bidder, JB Florida Contractors, Inc. of
Margate, Florida, in the amount of $16,875.00. The Board approved
awarding IFB # 25 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, JB
Florida Contractors, Inc., of Margate, Florida in the amount of
$16,875.00.
8. Board approval to award IFB #26 to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, E.O. Koch Construction, Inc. of Sebring, Florida, in the amount of
$6,565.00 - The St. Lucie County Citizens’ Advisory Task Force for the
Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) requests Board
Approval to award IFB #26 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project to the
lowest responsible, responsive bidder, E.O. Koch Construction, Inc. of
Sebring, Florida, in the amount of $6,565.00. The Board approved
awarding IFB # 26 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, E.O.
Koch Construction, Inc., of Sebring, Florida in the amount of $6,565.00.
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9.Board approval to award IFB #27 to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, JB Florida Contractors, Inc. of Margate, Florida, in the amount of
$19,560.00 - The St. Lucie County Citizens’ Advisory Task Force for the
Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) requests Board
Approval to award IFB #27 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project to the
lowest responsible, responsive bidder, JB Florida Contractors, Inc. of
Margate, Florida, in the amount of $19,560.00. The Board approved
awarding IFB # 27 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, JB Florida
Contractors, Inc., of Margate, Florida in the amount of $19,560.00.
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (contd.)
10. Board approval to award IFB #28 to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, JB Florida Contractors, Inc. of Margate, Florida, in the amount of
$76,900.00 - The St. Lucie County Citizens’ Advisory Task Force for the
Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) requests Board
Approval to award IFB #28 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project to the
lowest responsible, responsive bidder, JB Florida Contractors, Inc. in the
amount of $76,900.00. The Board approved awarding IFB # 28 to the
lowest responsive, responsible bidder, JB Florida Contractor’s of Margate,
Florida in the amount of $76,900.00.
11. Board approval to award IFB #29 to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, JB Florida Contractors, Inc. of Margate, Florida, in the amount of
$14,781.00 - The St. Lucie County Citizens’ Advisory Task Force for the
Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) requests Board
Approval to award IFB #29 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Project to the
lowest responsible, responsive bidder, JB Florida Contractors, Inc. in the
amount of $14,781.00. The Board approved awarding IFB # 29 to the
lowest responsive, responsible bidder, JB Contractors of Florida, Inc., of
Margate, Florida in the amount of $14,781.00.
12. Board approval to reject all bids received from Invitation to Bid #08-041
Airfield Electrical Vault Improvements at the St. Lucie County Airport -
Consider staff recommendation to approve to reject all bids received
from Invitation to Bid #08-041 Airfield Electrical Vault Improvements at
the St. Lucie County International Airport and re-bid the project. The
Board approved rejecting all bids received from Invitation to Bid # 08-
041 Airfield Electrical Vault Improvements at the St. Lucie County Airport
and authorized approved to re-bid the project.
F. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 08-267 for Medicaid Non-Emergency
Transportation Agreement Amendment No. 7 in the amount of
$105,072.00 – Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget
Resolution No. 08-267 for the Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation
Program Amendment No. 7. The Board approved Budget Resolution
No. 08-267, Amendment No. 7.
2. Approval of Budget Resolution No. 08-268 to encumber and expend the
funds pursuant to contract C08-01-012 – Consider staff recommendation
to approve Budget Resolution No. 08-268 to encumber and expend the
funds and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. The
Board approved Budget Resolution No. 08-268 and authorized the
Chairman to sign all necessary documents.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Approval of Budget Amendment No. 08-038 and Equipment Request 08-
345 for the purchase of Digital Phone System for Oxbow Eco-Center –
Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Amendment BA08-
038 and Equipment EQ08-345 for the purchase of a Digital Phone
System for the Oxbow Eco-Center. The Board approved Budget
Amendment No. 08-038 and Equipment Request 08-345.
2. Equipment Request for Large Format Scanner/Printer – Consider staff
recommendation to approve to purchase a HP Design jet T1100 MFB
USB Scanner for the Environmental Resources Department, and approval
of Budget Amendment No. 08-036 and Equipment Request No. 08-344.
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The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 08-036 and Equipment
Request No. 08-344 for the purchase of a Scanner.
H. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Request to approve the Maintenance Agreement for the infrastructure
for our Motorola Public Safety 800 MHz radio system in the amount of
$275,033.28 - Consider staff recommendation to approve and have the
Chairman sign the Maintenance Service Agreement for the Public Safety
800 MHz radio system in the amount of $275,033.28. The Board
approved the Maintenance Agreement for the infrastructure for our
Motorola Public Safety 800 MHz radio system in the amount of
$275,033.28.
2. Request permission to Piggyback off other County’s Contracts (Desoto
County School Board, Seminole County School Board, Broward County
School Board, and Hernando County) and enter into a contract with
Audio Visual Innovations, not to exceed $346,000.00 - Consider staff
recommendation to approve Piggybacking off other County’s Contracts
and enter into a contract not to exceed $346,000.00, with Audio Visual
Innovations and authorize the Chairman to sign. The Board approved
piggybacking off other County’ Contracts and entering into a contract
with Audio Visual Innovations not to exceed $346,000 and authorized
the Chairman to sign.
I. HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Prison Health Services Inmate Health Aggregate Cap & Psychotropic
Drug Invoices - Consider staff recommendation to pay PHS invoice
number PHS0004429 in the amount of $309,327.37 per contract
agreement and approval of Budget Amendment No. BA-0837 is required
to transfer funds from contingency in the amount of $152,584.00. The
Board approved paying PHS Invoice Number PHS0004429 in the amount
of $309,327.37 per contract agreement and approved Budget
Amendment No. BA0837.
2. Providing finance administration for the Medical Examiner’s Office –
Consider staff recommendation to conceptually approve providing
finance administration services to the Medical Examiner’s Office and
directing the County Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Medical
Examiner’s Interlocal Agreement. The Board approved providing finance
administration services to the Medical Examiner’s office and directed the
County Attorney to prepare the amendment to the Medical Examiner’s
Interlocal Agreement.
3. Request Board approval to advertise a Request for Proposal for an
Administrative Services Only (ASO) for the administration of the County’s
self-funded Employee Group Health Plan - Consider staff
recommendation to approve to advertise for Request for Proposals for an
Administrative Services Only (ASO) for the County’s self-funded
Employee Group Health Plan. The Board approved advertising a Request
for Proposal for an Administrative Services Only for the administration of
the County’ self-funded Employee Group health Plan.
J. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Petition of Culpepper & Terpening Inc. for a 12-Month Extension of the approved
Major Site Plan project known as Orange Avenue Storage located on the north
side of Orange Avenue, approximately one-quarter mile west of Hartman Road,
in the IL (Industrial, Light) Zoning District (File No. BCC 220081417) - Consider
staff recommendation to adopt Draft Resolution No. 08-023, which would grant a
12-month extension to the site plan for Orange Avenue Storage, with the cited
condition. The new date of expiration for this project would be March 24, 2009.
The Board approved adopting Draft Resolution No. 08-023.
K. PARKS AND RECREATION
1. Waiver of Fees/Student Food Drive – Consider staff recommendation to
approve to waive fees in the amount of $375 for Lawnwood Football
Stadium for the Student Food Drive on September 20, 2008. The Board
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approved the waiving of fees in the amount of $375 for Lawnwood
Football Stadium for the Student Food Drive on September 20, 2008.
2. Request to Decrease Fairgrounds Rental Fees for Chili Cook-off on
October 10, 11, 2008 – Consider staff recommendation to approve to
reduce Fairgrounds rental fees in the amount of $3,125 for the 2008
Annual Chili Cook-off benefiting the Exchange Club C.A.S.T.L.E. The
Board approved reducing the Fairgrounds Rental Fees in the amount of
$3,125 for the 2008 Annual Chili Cook-off
3. Increase of Sole Source Contract limit – Sports Turf One, Inc. – Consider
staff recommendation to approve to increase the annual contract limit to
$75,000, and authorize the Chairman to sign the contracts as prepared
by the County Attorney’s Office. The Board approved increasing the
annual contract limit to $75,000 and authorized the Chairman to sign the
contracts as prepared by the County Attorney’s office.
L. PARKS REFERENDUM
Amendment to the FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement for Emerson
Avenue Sidewalk Project Along Lakewood Park Regional Park - Consider staff
recommendation to approve the Amendment to the Local Agency Program (LAP)
Agreement with FDOT for the Emerson Avenue Sidewalk Project along Lakewood
Park Regional Park and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Federal Aid
Project Funding Request Form. The Board approved the Amendment to the
Local Agency Program Agreement with FDOT for the Emerson Avenue Sidewalk
Project and authorized the Chairman to sign the Federal Aid Project Funding
Request Form.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 08-012 – Amending the Land Development Code – Emergency
Services Communications - Consider staff recommendation to adopt Ordinance
No. 08-012 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Ordinance.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Ordinance
No. 08-012, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
B. PUBLIC SAFETY
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CON) – Application of American
Ambulance Services, Inc., for Class B & F - Consider staff recommendation to
approve the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee recommendation
that the Board of County Commissioners approve American Ambulance Service,
Inc. application for a Class B & F CON and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Mr. Charles Mayman VP of American Ambulance Service addressed the Board
and requested approval of this application.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
C. COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Second Public Hearing for the FY 08 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Application – Staff recommends that the Board receive public comments
as required prior to application of the CDBG.
No public comments were made.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
D. PUBLIC WORKS
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Solid Waste Final Assessment Resolution No. 08-275- Public Hearing- Consider
Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-275 approving the Solid Waste
Final Assessment Resolution.
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution
No. 08-275, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Com. Grande commented on the remaining political signs left on the right of ways
and asked that all candidates that are no longer in the election remove them as soon
as possible. He recommended the Board consider placing fines as noting the
remaining signs as violations in the future.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Chairman
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Clerk of the Circuit Court
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