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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 06-09-2009 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: June 9, 2009 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 9:55 a.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, Debra Brisson, Parks and Rec. Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Marie Gouin, OMB Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Carl Holeva, Human Resources, Mike Powely, County Engineer, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the June 2, 2009 meeting. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of the meeting held June 2, 2009, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 09-178 - Recognizing Westwood High School Students who have designed, built and installed sleeping bunks in the new Douglas M. Anderson Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Consider staff recommendation to adopt the attached Resolution No. 09-178 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 09-178, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Odaly Victorio, Chair, Commerce Tourism Committee, St. Lucie County Presenting the Visitor Friendly Certification Program C. Charlotte Lombard, Tourism Development Manager Presenting the TDC 2009 Summer Promotion V.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Jeanne Keaton, Chairperson for the St. Lucie County Fair Association, addressed the Board and presented the second of 5 checks in the amount of $10,000 each as the Fair Association’s contribution towards the water and sewer system at the fairgrounds. Ms. Marjorie Harrell, area resident, addressed the Board and gave a brief history on the “Juneteenth” celebration, Ms. Arlene Goodman, White City resident, addressed the Board and asked them to re-think the spending of $300,000 for the renovation of the Community Services offices. She requested they hold the line until they receive the “working capital” for the county. She also requested information on the useful life of the building, how long do they expect to remain at this location, is there another property owned by the city or the county that can be used, is there a duplication of service. The Chair advised Ms. Goodman she would compile the information and contact her. 1 The County Administrator advised Ms. Goodman and those present she does not have the specific details of the useful life of the building. She explained the reason why they considered the renovation and it was due to the shape of the building. She believes staff is working in a building that is in much need of repair and they are working in a decrepit building. Also the majority of the clients are centered in the existing area and would prefer to keep it easily accessible to those clients. They had looked at the Logistic Center however the use of this building is changing. Com. Grande stated the facility is unsafe and have moisture and critters present. He believes the service provided by that department makes it ideal where they are presently located. Com. Lewis advised Ms. Goodman the Community Services are not duplicated throughout the county. VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A.WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 36 The Board approved Warrant List No. 36. B.COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Termination of Administrative Agreement with Web-TPA, Inc., C04-10-448 The Board approved the termination of Administrative Agreement Web-TPA, Inc. as of October 1, 2009. 2. Ordinance No. 09-019 – Zoning in Progress The Board granted permission to advertise Ordinance No. 09-019. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 3. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA – Teamsters Local Union No. 769 – Second Amendment to October 1, 2006 Collective Bargaining Agreement The Board approved the proposed Second Amendment to the October 1, 2007 Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 769, and authorized the Chair to sign the amendment. C.PUBLIC WORKS 1. Frito-Lay Distribution Center The Board approved the agreement to pay a fee-in-lieu-of for construction of concrete sidewalk with China Hart, Inc. (Frito-Lay Distribution Center) and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Road and Bridge Division - Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The Board approved the Amendment to the Joint Participation Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation. 3. Amendment to Work Authorization No. 3 with Kimley Horn for the St. James Sidewalk Design 2 The Board approved the first amendment to Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $6,500 with Kimley Horn and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. D. PARKS AND RECREATION Fairgrounds 52-Acre FEMA Storm Water Management Improvements The Board authorized reallocating funds remaining after completion of the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds Wastewater Treatment Plant By-Pass Tank project to address storm water management deficiencies in the 52-acre FEMA site located at the south end of the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. E. GRANTS/DISASTER RECOVERY Wetland Program Development Grant Application The Board approved submitting a grant application to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Wetland Program Development Grants program and authorized the Chair to sign the application. F. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Amendment to the St. Lucie County Health Department’s budget to fund HIV/AIDS prevention services through In the Image of Christ The Board approved budget amendment 09-023 and authorized to pay $20,000 to the St. Lucie County Health Department. G. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative (CDBG DRI) Supplemental Grant Agreement Modification The Board accepted Modification Number Two to St. Lucie County CDBG DRI Supplemental Grant Agreement 08-DB-D3-10-66-01-A05, and authorized the Chair to sign the modification as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative (CDBG DRI) Supplemental Grant Ranking The Board approved the Applicant Ranking List to St. Lucie County CDBG DRI Supplemental Grant. 3. Housing Rehabilitation Inspection Services The Board approved awarding of RFP 09-026 to GFA International and Meridian Community Services Group, and authorized the Chair to sign the contracts as approved by the County Attorney. H. CENTRAL SERVICES Projects planned for FY 09/10 and FY 10/11 will be expedited in FY 08/09 through Budget Amendment No. 09-021 The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 09-021 advancing $589,500 from anticipated fund balance funds to expedite FY09/10 and FY 10/11 projects in FY 08/09. Use of these funds will be offset y reductions in the funding for these projects in the year the project was originally expected to occur. I. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Renovation of Community Services Offices 3 The Board approved reallocating budgeted IFF funds in the amount of $300,000 for renovation of the current Community Services Department offices of 7 St. as outlined in th the agenda memorandum. J. PUBLIC SAFETY FP&L Facility Usage Agreement and Budget Resolution No. 09-179. The Board approved of the FP&L Facility Usage Agreement for the new Emergency Operations Center, acceptance of Budget Resolution No. 09-179, and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no public hearings scheduled for June 9, 2009. REGULAR AGENDA VIII. PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING - COUNTY ATTORNEY Code Enforcement Case No. 61730-5211 Silver Oak Drive, Fort Pierce, FL-Unsightly and Unsanitary Conditions Consider staff recommendation to authorize a 30 day notice be sent to the property owners ordering them to remove the unsightly and unsanitary conditions on the property or St. Lucie County will have it abated, including, but not limited to, killing or removing the bees, and place a lien on the property. UNAGENDAD ITEMS St. Lucie County v. T & T Land- Settlement Offer The County Attorney recommended the Board accept the counter-counteroffer where the parties would stipulate to an order of taking with a floor of $1,735,000 (the owner’s purchase price) established for the ultimate compensation. The County’s special counsel concurs with this recommendation. The County Attorney advised the Board this price is still within the range of the value of the property. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve staff’s recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Dzadovsky requested the Board ratify his appointment to the Investment Committee Mr. Jim O’Connor. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to ratify Com. Dzadovsky’s appointment, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Grande recommended the Board direct legal staff to review the specific changes regarding SB 360 and come back with modification recommendations to the Land Development Code and possibly the Comprehensive Plan. The Growth Management staffs attend the upcoming session DCA will be putting on regarding the new law so they can get a better understanding on how to implement it and the implications of the new laws. A work session would be scheduled with the Board and have the County Attorney involved and have the Board allow the information from the County Attorney to be part of the worksession. Com. Grande suggested staff coordinate with the Regional Planning Council. Com. Dzadovsky stated the DCA Director was opposed to this bill and he believes staff should hear the opinion of DCA and this is the best course of action. The County Attorney stated he would like to meet with Dr. Nicholas, Impact fess consultant. 4 Com. Craft requested the Board ratify his appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee, Mr. David Cubio. It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Coward, to ratify this appointment, 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 5