The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutBOCC Minutes 04-14-2009 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: April 14, 2009 Convened : 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 9:50 a.m. ___________________________________________________________________ Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, Charles Grande, Chris Craft, Chris Dzadovsky, Doug Coward Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director, Marie Gouin, OMB Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the April 7, 2009 meeting. It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 7, 2009, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 09-115 proclaiming April 19, 2009 as “Patriot’s Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-115 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 09-115, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution No. 09-133 proclaiming April 28, 2009, as “Treasure Coast Volunteer Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida. Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 09-133 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 09-133, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. ADDITION: Financial Presentation- Mr. Jay Gaines, Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines and Frank, Independent Auditors for St. Lucie County presented the audit financial reports for 2008. The County Administrator presented the fund balance report given for 2207/2008. She advised the Board of the available funds she would be applying towards the 2009/2010 and the 2010/2011 budgets. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Jack Connelly, Chairperson for the Hibiscus Childrens Center addressed the Board and advised them of the upcoming events. VI. CONSENT AGENDA 1 It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended with the warrant list number changed to No. 28, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A.WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 29 The Board approved Warrant List No. 28. B.COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Newberry Fields - Donation of Right-of-Way - South Jenkins Road - S & S Enterprises, Inc. - 28 feet - Resolution No. 09-129 - S & S Rentals, L.L.C. - 26 feet - Resolution No. 09-130 - P. K. Trading Company - 29 feet - Resolution No. 09-131 The Board accepted the Special Warranty Deeds, authorized the Chair to sign Resolution Nos. 09-129, 09-130 and 09-131 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 2. Resolution No. 09-118 – Supporting House Bill 451, which, if passed, would require sterilization of dogs and cats of specified age; amending Section 828.27, Florida Statutes, to establish certain provisions; and authorize St. Lucie County to enact ordinances requiring the licensor of certain animals to be exempt from sterilization. The Board approved adopting Resolution No. 09-118 as drafted. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 3. A Resolution requesting the assistance of Governor Crist and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kopelousos to prioritize the Intercity Rail Component of the Florida East Coast Corridor Project (from Jacksonville to Miami) as part of the Federal Economic Stimulus Package for the State of Florida The Board approved adopting Resolution No. 09-123 as drafted. C.ADMINISTRATION/MEDIA 1. Media – Laptop Replacement The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 09-120 to replace the stolen laptop. nd 2. Economic Development Council – Acceptance of 2 Quarter report and Authorization for $62,500 Matching Grant Payment nd The Board approved the acceptance of the 2 Quarter Report from EDC as fulfilling the requirements of the Contract and authorization for disbursing payment in the amount of $62,500 towards the matching grant. D.SHERIFF’S OFFICE Permission to apply for the 2009 Recovery Act: Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Board authorized the submission of 2009 Recovery Act: Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant application and authorized the County Administrator to sign the electronic grant application. E. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Permission to advertise an RFP for mitigation bank project at Platt’s Creek. 2 The Board approved advertising the attached RFP for the Platt’s Creek Mitigation Bank. 2. White City Canal D The Board accepted the White City Canal D project; and approved the final payment and release of retainage in the amount of $28,236.00 to Johnson-Davis Construction, Inc. 3. Request to Advertise for Qualifications (RFQs) for Multiple Continuing Contracts The Board approved advertising RFQs from qualified firms to perform Bridge Evaluation and Design, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing, Roadway and Intersection Design, and Stormwater Management on an as-needed basis under the limitations of the St. Lucie County Purchasing Manual and Florida Statutes. 4. Lennard Road, 1, 2, and3 Municipal Services Benefit Units The Board approved the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 1 with CDM for the Lennard Road 1, 2, and 3 MSBUs and authorized the Chair to sign. E. PUBLIC WORKS CONTINUED 5. Taylor Creek Restoration – Spoil Site The Board approved supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Joint Participation Agreement (424248-1-94-01) with Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Ports Council (FSTED) for Taylor Creek Restoration – Spoil Site Evaluation & Design Project; and Resolution No. 09-127 and authorized the Chair to sign. F. GRANTS Priority ranking of two funding applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP). The Board approved to priority rank two funding applications to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP), as follows: (1) Stan Blum Memorial Boat Ramp – Restroom Construction, and (2) Little Mud Creek at Blind Creek Park – Boat Ramp Construction. G. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1. Purchasing Division - Fixed asset inventory-property record removal The Board authorized staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. 2. Purchasing Division - Fixed asset inventory-property record removal The Board authorized staff to remove the attached record from the fixed asset inventory of the Supervisor of Elections Office. 3. Purchasing Division - Fixed asset inventory-property record removal The Board authorized staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Clerk of Court Office. 4. Purchasing Division - Fixed asset inventory-property record removal The Board authorized staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Property Appraiser Office. 5. Amendment to contract for aquatic vegetation control services. 3 The Board approved the fourth amendment to contract C07-12-695 with DeAngelo Brothers, Inc. d/b/a Aquagenix adding a location (Savanna Retention Area) and authorized the Chair to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. 6. Amendment to contract for County pest control services. The Board approved the eighth amendment to contract C06-07-407 with Hulett Environmental Services adding a location (Central Services Garage and Fuel Pumps) and authorized the Chair to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. 7. Amendment to contract for water and sewer monitoring services. The Board approved the second amendment to contract C06-06-414 with Walsh Environmental Services, Inc. extending the contract through June 5, 2010 and authorized the Chair to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. H. AIRPORT Terminal Renovations at the St. Lucie County International Airport The Board approved Resolution 09-126 accepting Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement 426499-1-94-01 for a $50,000 grant (50%) and a Budget Amendment to use the capital facilities Tourist Development Tax funds for the local match of up to $50,000 (50%) for a total design cost not to exceed $100,000 for the Terminal Renovations at the St. Lucie County International Airport, and authorized the Chair or designee to execute same. I. COMMUNITY SERVICES Resolution No. 09-128 accepting the donation of a lot for the affordable housing program The Board approved Resolution No. 09-128 accepting the donation of a lot for the affordable housing program and authorized the chair to execute the deed as prepared by the Property Acquisition Division, and record in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. J. PARKS AND RECREATION Card printer for the ActiveNet software system 1. The Board approved EQ09 – 031 for the purchase of a card printer for the ActiveNet software system. 2. Additional section of stage for the Havert L. Fenn Center The Board approved EQ 09 – 032 for the purchase of an additional section of stage for the Havert L. Fenn Center. 3. Waiver of all fees for the 2009 Police & Fire Games The Board approved to waive facility rental fees at the Havert L. Fenn Center and the Fairgrounds and staffing fees, as indicated in the agenda memorandum, for the 2009 Police and Fire Games. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no public hearings scheduled for April 7, 2009. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR AGENDA VIII. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4 Updates from the Commissioners on the various Boards/Committees The Board gave updates on the various Boards and Committees of which they are members. BOARD COMMENTS Com. Dzadovsky addressed proposed Senate Bill 346 and requested the Board consider giving direction to the new Environmental Resources Director to lay out arguments against this proposed bill. The Board concurred. Com. Coward addressed proposed Senate Bill 2016 which applies to certain global energy Projects. The County Attorney advised the Board they are attempting to pursue this bill and have made an effort to contact Senator Puritt. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Chairman ______________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 5