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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Agenda 10-07-2008 October 7, 2008 6:00 P.M. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REVISED 10/6/08 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 may be heard on the first and third Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, or 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. October 7, 2008 6:00 P.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 September 23, 2008 meeting. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. There are no proclamations/presentations scheduled for October 7, 2008. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 52, 53 and 1. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Second Amendment to Facilities Use Agreement – The Salvation Army @ Logistics Center – Consider staff recommendation to approve the Second Amendment to the Facilities Use Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment. 2. Allied New Technologies - First Amendment to - October 4, 2007 Road Improvement Agreement - approve the First Amendment to the October 4, 2007 Road Improvement Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment 3. County Administrator - Approval of Faye Outlaw - Staff recommends that the Board appoint Faye Outlaw as County Administrator effective January 9, 2009 and direct the County Attorney to draft a written contract with Ms. Outlaw for subsequent Board consideration. 4. First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Bus Stop Locations - Consider staff recommendation to approve the First Amendment and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment. 5. “After the Fact” Revocable License Agreement – Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Milner – 774 East Prima Vista Boulevard – Consider staff recommendation to approve the “After the Fact” Revocable License Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign and direct Mr. and Mrs. Milner to record the Agreement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY (Contd.) 6. St. Lucie County Fair Grounds – Emergency Operations Center Utility – Easement – Florida Power and Light - Consider staff recommendation to approve the Florida Power & Light Company Utility Easement, authorize the Chairman to sign the Utility Easement and direct staff to record the Utility Easement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. C. PUBLIC WORKS th 1. Engineering Division - SR 615 S. 25 Roadway Widening (Midway Road–Edwards Road) – Construction Engineering and Inspection Services - Consider staff recommendation to approve the Fourth Amendment to Work Authorization No. 1 (C03-05-645) which amends Kimley-Horn and Associates’ contract to reflect a $250,000 increase for construction engineering inspection th services for the S. 25 Street Roadway Widening Project (Midway Road-Edwards Road), and authorization for the Chairman to sign. th 2. Engineering Division - SR 615 S. 25 Roadway Widening (Midway Road–Edwards Road) – Change Order No. 13 - Consider staff recommendation Change Order No. 13 to the contract with th Dickerson Florida, Inc., for SR 615 S. 25 Roadway Widening (Midway Road–Edwards Road), in the amount of $54,642.11, for signalization at Bell Avenue and modifications to project quantities and authorization for the Chairman to sign. 3. Engineering Division - Road Improvement Agreement with Rhodes Holdings, Inc., developers of St. Andrews Park Walgreens - Consider staff recommendation to approve the Road Improvement Agreement with Rhodes Holdings, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement. 4. Engineering Division - Release of Maintenance Bond for Howard Creek Estates off-site drainage improvement - Consider staff recommendation approve the release of the surety in the amount of $1,200.00 and accept the constructed improvements. 5. Engineering Division - Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements – Phase I Pump Station Change Order No. 2 - Consider staff recommendation approve Change Order No. 2 with Close Construction, Inc., in the amount of $93,301.00, for the Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements – Phase I Pump Station project, and signature by the Chair. 6. Engineering Division - Request the use of emergency bid procedures and award Project No. 08- 22, Sneed Road Emergency Culvert Replacement at North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal #68. – Consider staff recommendation to approve the use of emergency bid procedures and award Project No. 08-22, Sneed Road Emergency Culvert Replacement at North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal #68. This agenda item will be distributed after th the October 7 Bid Opening. 7. Engineering Division - Request the approval of Change Order #2 in the amount of $23,570.59 to Contract C08-04-150 for modification to the construction of the Sneed Road Emergency Culvert Replacement at North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal #66 project. The new contract price, including this change order, will be $306,360.59. All work shall be completed by November 30, 2008 – Consider staff recommendation approve Change Order #2 in the amount of $23,570.59 to Contract C08-04-150 for modification to the construction of the Sneed Road Emergency Culvert Replacement at North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal #66 for a total contract price of $306,360.59, and authorize the Chair to sign. D. ADMINISTRATION Commissioner/County Administrator Travel - Consider staff recommendation to grant authorization for in or out-of-state travel for the County Administrator and any member of the Board during the FY08-09 fiscal year. E. SHERIFF’S OFFICE Permission to accept 2008 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance – Consider staff recommendation to authorize the acceptance of the grant award 2008-DJ-BX-0534 and, authorize the County Administrator to sign the grant acceptance documents. F. AIRPORT 1. Request approval of Resolution 08-291 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #424991-1-94-01 in the amount of $721,600 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $180,400 for a total cost of $902,000 to assist in the purchase of the 29 acre parcel south of Runway 9L/27R at the St. Lucie County International Airport – Consider staff recommendation to approve Request approval of Resolution 08-291 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #424991-1-94-01 in the amount of $721,600 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $180,400 for a total cost of $902,000 to assist in the purchase of the 29 acre parcel south of Runway 9L/27R at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorize the Chairman to sign. 2. Request for approval of the PBS&J Work Authorization No. 4 for environmental services due to the tree clearing required for the line of sight to the proposed Runway 9L/27R and Parallel Taxiway at the St. Lucie County International Airport, for a lump sum amount of $94,053 – Consider staff recommendation to approve Request approval of Resolution 08-291 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #424991-1-94- 01 in the amount of $721,600 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $180,400 for a total cost of $902,000 to assist in the purchase of the 29 acre parcel south of Runway 9L/27R at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorize the Chairman to sign. 3. Request for approval of LPA Group Work Authorization #12 for professional services to prepare the Airport Master Plan Update for the St. Lucie County International Airport for a lump cost of $248,352 – Consider staff recommendation to approve LPA Group Work Authorization #12 for professional services to prepare the Airport Master Plan Update for the St. Lucie County International Airport for a lump cost of $248,352 and authorize the Chairman to sign. 4. Request approval of Interlocal Agreement with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) for the installation of guide lights on utility poles along US 1 as a visual aide for pilots to keep west of US 1 – Consider staff recommendation to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) for the installation of guide lights on utility poles along US 1 as a visual aide for pilots to keep west of US 1 and authorize the Chairman to sign. 5. Request approval of Resolution 08-270 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #416252-1-94-01 in the amount of $92,000 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $23,000 for a total project cost $115,000 for environmental mitigation projects at the St. Lucie County International Airport – Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution 08-270 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #416252-1-94-01 in the amount of $92,000 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $23,000 for a total project cost $115,000 for environmental mitigation projects at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorize the Chairman to sign. 6. Request approval of Budget Resolution 08-309 for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #416248-1-94-01 in the amount of $264,000 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $66,000 for a total project cost $330,000 to conduct the Master Drainage Plan Update at the St. Lucie County International Airport – Consider staff recommendation to approve Budget Resolution 08-309 for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) #416248-1-94-01 in the amount of $264,000 (80% FDOT share) with a 20% local match share of $66,000 for a total project cost $330,000 to conduct the Master Drainage Plan Update at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorize the Chairman to sign. F. AIRPORT (Condt.) 7. Request authorization to execute the State Financial Assistance Agreement, St. Lucie County – Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement No. LP8991, accepting a $788,000 grant for the Airport West Commerce Park Sanitary Sewer Project at the St. Lucie County International Airport – Consider staff recommendation to execute the State Financial Assistance Agreement, St. Lucie County – Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement No. LP8991, accepting a $788,000 grant for the Airport West Commerce Park Sanitary Sewer Project at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorize the Chairman to sign. G. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1. Request for approval of FY09 Budget Disbursement to the Supervisor of Elections - Consider staff recommendation to authorize approval of the Supervisor of Elections request for 25 percent ($655,355.50) of the total FY09 budget and thereafter, 6.82 percent per month. 2. Request for approval of advance in the amount of $275,000 to the County Tax Collector - Consider staff recommendation to approve the Tax Collector’s request for an October commission advance in the amount of $275,000. H. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Permission to enter into a contract with Sunrise City Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for a project request in the amount of $280,196.00 – Consider staff recommendation to enter into a contract with Sunrise City CHDO, and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 2. Permission to Advertise Public Hearing – Grant Modification #2 to the Community Development Block Grant 2005 Disaster Recovery Grant - Consider staff recommendation to grant permission to advertise proposed modification for public hearing on October 14, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. I. GRANTS 1. Request the board to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the State of Florida E911 (Enhanced 911) County Grant Program for funding to purchase an enhanced Network Access Server (NAS) for the new Public Safety building. Funding will be utilized to purchase and install NAS equipment and to maintain an essential countywide server that manages and stores archive recordings – Consider staff recommendation to approve the submittal of a grant application to the State of Florida E911 (Enhanced 911) County Grant Program, requesting $12,578.00 to purchase an enhanced Network Access Server for the new Public Safety building. 2. Request the board to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the State of Florida E911 (Enhanced 911) County Grant Program for funding to purchase Back-up Recording Equipment for the alternate Public Safety facility, located at 101 North Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945. Funding will be utilized to purchase and install Back-up Recording Equipment and to maintain an essential countywide back-up system in the event the primary system fails – Consider staff recommendation to approve the submittal of a grant application to the State of Florida E911 (Enhanced 911) County Grant Program, requesting $9,656.00 to purchase a Public Safety Back- up Recording System. 3. Request the board to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the State of Florida E911 (Enhanced 911) County Grant Program for funding to purchase Back-up Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Equipment for the alternate Public Safety facility, located at 101 North Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945. Funding will be utilized to purchase and install Back-up PSAP Equipment and to maintain an essential countywide back-up system in the event the primary system fails - Consider staff recommendation to approve the submittal of a grant application to the State of Florida E911 (Enhanced 911) County Grant Program, requesting $572,981.00 to purchase a Back- up PSAP System. I. GRANTS (Contd.) 4. Request the board to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the State of Florida E911 (Enhanced 911) County Grant Program for funding to purchase an enhanced call routing and database management system for E911 Telecommunications. The system will be housed at the alternate Public Safety facility, located at 101 North Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 – Consider staff recommendation to approve the submittal of a grant application to the State of Florida E911 (Enhanced 911) County Grant Program, requesting $150,000.00 to purchase a Public Safety E911 Call Routing and Database Management System for E911 Telecommunications. J. TOURISM/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Consider approving the annual Contracts with the Treasure Coast Sports Commission (TCSC). The total Grants are for $150,000 for FY 08/09 including $75,000 for administrative costs, $55,000 for bids and sponsorships and $20,000 for the Police and Fire Games bid. The Grants are to promote tourism in the County by attracting sporting events to the County – Consider staff recommendation to the annual Contracts with the Treasure Coast Sports Commission (TCSC). The total Grants are for $150,000 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Contracts as prepared by the County Attorney. K. PUBLIC SAFETY Request Board approval to purchase from Presidio Corp (MOB) – Foundry and Aruba network hardware supporting wired and wireless network and Voice over Internet Protocol Telecom communication/traffic. Priced below State Contract at $345,126, saving the County $20,736.34 from the State Contract amount – Consider staff recommendation to approve the purchase of Foundry and Aruba network hardware supporting wired and wireless network and Voice over Internet Protocol Telecom communication/traffic. Priced below State Contract at $345,126, saving the County $20,736.34 from the State Contract amount. L. LIBRARY St. Lucie County has received funding through the Department of State/Division of Library and Information Services since 1978 for operating funds for public library services. These funds are based on dollars spent locally for the Library’s operating expenses in FY 06/07. The money for this grant has been projected in the Library’s 105-7115 budget for FY 08/09. Estimated revenues from the grant is $163,145 – Consider staff recommendation to authorize the Chairman to sign two (2) copies of the application, at the time of approval, for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Application. Approve the Library’s FY 08/09 annual plan of service. M. PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Board Approval to Advertise an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Construction of Phase III of the South County Regional Football/Soccer Stadium – Consider staff recommendation to approve the request to advertise an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the construction of Phase III of the South County Regional Football/Soccer Stadium. 2. ADDITION – Request to use Impact Fee Reserves for permit review fees for Phase III of the South County Regional Stadium - Consider staff recommendation to approve the use of Impact Fee Reserves to be transferred into Zone “B” Impact Fees in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for permit review fees for Phase III of the South County Regional Stadium. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle 2008-02. Ordinance 08-029 Project Name / Applicant: John M. Dunn File No. FLUMA-120081386: Future Land Use Map Amendment from AG-5 (Agricultural-5 – 1 du/5acres) to MXD (Mixed Use Development) Specific Use Area, amending Figure 1-7i of Policy 1.1.7.3 of the Comprehensive Plan. - Consider staff recommendation to (1) Open the public hearing for St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle 2008-02, (2) For each ordinance to be considered, hear the staff report, the applicant’s comments, and public comment, (3) Close public comment, not the hearing and (4) Hold Board discussion and then Board action on each item. B. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle 2008-02. Ordinance 08-030 Project Name: Cassens White City Grove Applicant / Agent: Terry L. Virta, AICP File No. FLUMA-420081453 / TCP-420081454: Future Land Use Map Amendment from RS (Residential Suburban – 2 du/acre) to MXD (Mixed Use Development) Specific Use Area, adding Figure 1-7m and Sub- Area policy language - Consider staff recommendation to (1) Open the public hearing for St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle 2008-02, (2) For each ordinance to be considered, hear the staff report, the applicant’s comments, and public comment, (3) Close public comment, not the hearing and (4) Hold Board discussion and then Board action on each item. C. GROWTH MANAGEMENT The Petition of Home Dynamics Sedona, LLC for a 12 Month Extension of the Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Site Plan project known as Sedona PUD located at the southwest corner of South th 25 Street and Edwards Road (File No. BCC 220081425) – Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-230, which would grant a 12 month extension to the Sedona Final PUD. D. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Petition of Ginn-LA WSL Ltd., LLLP for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a sand and rock mining operation in the AG-5 (Agriculture – 1 unit per 5 acres) Zoning District for property located on the south side of the SFWMD C-24 Canal to the intersection of Glades Cut-Off Road and Range Line Road (File No.: CU 04-006 and MJSP 04-003) – Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-092 granting Ginn-LA WSL Ltd., LLLP a Conditional Use Permit to allow a sand and rock mining operation in the AG-5 (Agriculture – 1 unit per 5 acres) Zoning District, with the conditions therein. E. PUBLIC WORKS Public hearing to review the mining permit application of Ginn-LA WSL Ltd., LLLP. The applicant is seeking a Class II permit for a period of 20 years - Consider staff recommendation to approve the mining permit application of Ginn-LA WSL Ltd., LLLP subject to the approved plans and the attached General and Special Conditions. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS VIII. ADMINISTRATION ADDITION TO THE AGENDA - Value Adjustment Board – New Membership Requirements Effective September 1, 2008. - Staff recommends that the Board elect two Commissioners from the three appointed at the November th 13 Reorganization meeting and select two alternate Commissioners. Staff recommends that the Board vote and appoint one applicant from the three received as the Citizen appointment to the Value Adjustment Board per the new membership requirements. Staff also recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 08-315 and authorize the Chairman to sign the resolution. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS th 1. The St. Lucie County Master Gardener 25 Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. Lucie County Extension 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. 2. The Board of County Commissioners would like to invite the public to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. for the Havert L. Fenn Center located at 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce. 3. St. Lucie County will be hosting the 2nd Annual Treasure Coast Green Conference on Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Havert L. Fenn Center at 2000 Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce. Call the Oxbow Eco-Center at (772) 785-5833 or visit www.treasurecoastgreen.com for more information. 4. The St. Lucie Cooperative Extension will hold a Spread the Shade Plant a Tree, Tree Give-A-Way on October 25, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at City Hall 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie. 5. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3. 6. The November 4, 2008 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been canceled due to the General Election. 7. County offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 to observe Veteran’s Day. 8. St. Lucie County International Airport Staff and Tenants are hosting Airport Day on Saturday, November 15, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Airport Administration Building at 3000 Curtis King Boulevard, Ft. Pierce. Free airplane rides for ages 8-17 through EAA Young Eagles program (call 772-489-7776 for reservations). Students and families are invited to learn about aviation careers and businesses and see static displays of aircraft. Florida Institute of Technology and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University will also be present to talk to students. The Aviation History Wall will be dedicated at 10:00 AM. Come learn about the history of aviation in St. Lucie County! For more information, call 772 462-1732. 9. The National Navy UDT-SEAL will host its FREE annual Veterans’ Day Celebration (Muster) on November 15, 2008. This will be the first Muster the Museum has hosted since receiving National Designation by the United States Congress. This year’s Muster, which will be the biggest and best yet, will include celebrities, activities for the entire family, and demonstrations by the US Navy Seals! For more information, please contact the Museum at 772-595-5845, or via the Internet at www.NavySEALmuseum.com. 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. 11. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Conference Room #3. 12. County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2008 and Friday, November 28, 2008 to observe Thanksgiving. 13. The December 23, 2008 Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting has been canceled. 14. County offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2008 and Friday, December 26, 2008 to observe Christmas. 15. Please note below a quick link for the draft Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) which is also included on the Growth Management homepage of the County website. It was published at 4:00 p.m. on October 1, 2008. http://co.st-lucie.fl.us/growth/publications.htm 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.