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Home My WebLink AboutBOCC Minutes 02-03-2009 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: February 3, 2009 Convened: 6:00 p.m. Adjourned: 6:55 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, Charles Grande, Doug Coward, Chris Craft, Chris Dzadovsky Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Robin Meyers, Asst. Growth Management Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the January 27, 2009 meeting. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of the meeting held January 27, 2009, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS There are no proclamations/presentations for February 3, 2009. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Michael Jacquin, Jacquin & Sons, addressed the Board regarding the grading of the road at the new emergency operations center. He asked the Board to consider building up the sides of Okeechobee Road as they are doing for Orange Avenue. He also requested the Board consider and direct staff to provide an informal process for the Brocksmith Road project. He requested staff be directed to provide a presentation on the project to the Board. Mr. Tom Ladomirak, Port St. Lucie resident, addressed the Board regarding what he felt was inadequate signage for the new park on Selvitz Road. He stated the signs were too small. He also addressed the conflict issues between the two cities and the county regarding boundaries. He believed the entities should get together and designate tentative boundary lines to avoid such conflicts. Mr. John Arena, Ft. Pierce resident, the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes in various areas and stated he believed the legalization would assist law enforcement costs for other drug related problems. Mr. George Baker, area resident, addressed the Board regarding the duplication of services provided by the three entities in the county. He recommended the Board consider a “chartered “form of government. He also addressed the helicopter owned by the Sheriff’s department and the cost of the medi-vac currently in use. Chief Deputy, Gary Wilson addressed Mr. Baker’s concerns and advised him the current medi-vac helicopter was purchased by the fire district and the old Sheriff’s helicopter had been sold due to budget constraints and the maintenance cost to repair it. Com. Coward advised Mr. Baker this would be something only the citizens of the county could request from the state. VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent Agenda, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1 A.WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 18. The Board approved Warrant List No. 18. B.COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Volo Holdings Fort Pierce, L.L.C. – Hangar Sublease Agreement Between Aircraft Parts Market, Inc. and U.S. Sport Aircraft, Inc. – The Board consented to the proposed Sublease Agreement between Aircraft Parts Market, Inc., and U.S. Sport Aircraft, Inc. 2. Resolution No. 09-041 - Supporting the Hydraulic and Applicable Physical Reconnection of the Central and South Florida Flood Control Project in St. Lucie County, Florida – The Board approved adopting Resolution No. 09-041 as drafted. C. GROWTH MANAGEMENT The request of St. Lucie County International Airport for a Final Plat approval for Phase 1 of a nine (9) lot industrial subdivision for a project known as Airport West Commerce Park on a 101.33 (mol) acre parcel of land located on the east side of Kings Highway, approximately ¾ mile north of St. Lucie Blvd in the IL (Industrial Light) Zoning District – The Board approved the final plat of Airport West Commerce Park Phase 1 consisting of six (6) industrial lots and authorized its final execution. D. AIRPORT 1. Request approval of LPA Group, Inc., Work Authorization No. 16 for the Wetland Mitigation Area Monitoring required at the 120-acre mitigation site at the St. Lucie County International Airport for a lump sum of $37,923.50 – The Board approved the LPA Group, Inc., Work Authorization No. 16 for the Wetland Monitoring required at the 120 acre mitigation site at the St. Lucie County International Airport for a lump sum of $37,923.50, and authorized the Chairman or designee to execute the same. D. AIRPORT CONTINUED 2. Request approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry for the harvesting of trees/palms in the area impacting the line of sight for the Air Traffic Controllers to the new runway and taxiway at the St. Lucie County International Airport – The Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry for the harvesting of tree/palms in the area impacting the line of sight for the Air Traffic Controllers to the new runway and taxiway at the St. Lucie County International Airport, and authorized the Chair or designee to execute the same. E. CENTRAL SERVICES Genset Services, Inc. – Amendment to C05-08-485 – The Board approved an Amendment to Contract No. C05-08-485, Genset Services, for the addition of three generators located at the Downtown Chiller Plant. The Board further approved authorizing the Chair to sign the Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. F. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Change Order No. 3 to Contract C08-01-040, Air Mechanical & Corporation - Project: Construction of the Administration Building Chiller Plant – The Board approved Change Order No. 3 to Contract C08-01-040, Air Mechanical & Service Corporation, in the amount of $69,816.33 and increase the contract time an additional twenty-one (21) days. The new date of substantial completion will be th April 8, 2009. Change Order No. 3 will incorporate changes into the contract scope of work for the Administration Building Chiller Plant project and the Board 2 further authorized the Chair to sign the Change Order as prepared by the County Attorney. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Continuation of the petition of WCA of St. Lucie County, LLC for a Major Adjustment to an Approved Conditional Use Permit for a Recycling Transfer Facility located at 9901 Range Line Road in the IH (Industrial, Heavy) Zoning District to: ?Change the name of the petitioner to WCA of St. Lucie County LLC; and ?Extend the time frame for the issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance; and ?Add construction and demolition debris to the allowable recycling materials. Continue this item until April 21, 2009, to allow time for the preparation of a site plan modification for the project. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande, to continue this public hearing on April 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. GROWTH MANAGEMENT The continuation of the petition of Abdul Raoof Shadani for an amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas to change the zoning fro the RF (Religious Facility) Zoning District and the RS-3 (Residential, Single Family – 3 du/acre) Zoning District to the PNRD (Planned Non-Residential Development) Zoning District and for the Preliminary/Final PNRD Site Plan approval to be known as the “Fort Pierce Mosque.” The 14,412 square feet of building will consist of a sanctuary, social hall, and service area. – Staff is requesting that this petition be continued to February 17, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon there after. Mr. Tom Ladomirak, Port St. Lucie resident addressed the height of the structure and the fact it may over shadow the adjacent residents. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande, to continue this public hearing on February 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD COMMENTS Com. Dzadovsky requested the Board ratify the following appointments. Bob Green- Airport Master Plan Diane Andrews- Board of Adjustment Edith Hepburn- Citizen’s Budget Committee Dan Kurek- Citizen’s Budget Committee Dale Ingersoll- Code Enforcement Marjorie Harrell- Historical Commission It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward to approve the above stated appointments, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Dzadovsky addressed the appointment of Mr. Travis Murphy by the TCERDA Board to the full time position presented last week. There was a misunderstanding and Mr. Murphy was appointed to the part time position. 3 It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to appoint Mr. Travis Murphy to a full time position on the TCERDA Board, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Coward commented on the state proposing to cut back on education due to budget constraints. He requested the Board consider drafting a resolution asking the state to reconsider. It was the consensus of the Board to direct staff to draft a resolution supporting continued education funding. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________ Chairman ______________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 4