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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 07-07-2009 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: July 7, 2009 Convened: 6:00 p.m. Adjourned: 7:15 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, Charles Grande, Doug Coward, Chris Dzadovsky, Chris Craft Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Christopher Steer, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Marie Gouin, OMB/Purchasing Director, Mike Powley, County Engineer, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the June 16, 2009 meeting. Approve the minutes from the June 23, 2009 meeting. Approve the minutes from the Special Meeting June 30, 2009. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to approve the minutes of the meetings held June 16, June 23 and the special meeting held on June 30, 2009, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA – Resolution No. 09-204 - Return of the Cobras Week Consider staff recommendation to approve adoption of Resolution No. 09-204 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No. 09-204, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. John Arena, Ft. Pierce resident, addressed the Board regarding the dumping of debris in the sanctuary, the Port Cargo, and the wounded manatees. VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A.WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 39 and 40. The Board approved Warrant List No. 39 and 40. B.COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Revocable License Agreement – Jeff S. Reamer – Sneed Road Culvert 1 The Board approved the Revocable License Agreement with Jeff S. Reamer, authorized the Chair to execute the Agreement and directed Jeff Reamer to record the Agreement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 2. Permission to Advertise – Ordinance No. 09-025 – Amending Section 11.05.11 (A)(2) of the Land Development Code – Requirement for Permit; Exemptions The Board granted permission to advertise Ordinance No. 09-025 for public hearings before the Local Planning Agency and the Board of County Commissioners. Com. Grande requested staff look at “G “against “H”. Com. Coward stated he felt there should be a threshold as in subsection A-1 and stated if the applicant is meeting or exceeding the threshold, then they should require a mining permit. 3. Permission to Advertise – Ordinance No. 09-026 – Court Fees The Board granted permission to advertise proposed Ordinance No. 09-026 for public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on August 18, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 4. Conservation Easement – New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. – Resolution No. 09-198 The Board approved accepting the Conservation Easement, authorized the chair to sign Resolution No. 09-198 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 5. Revocable License Agreement – Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Florida City Gas – Walton road The Board approved the Revocable License Agreement with Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Florida City Gas, authorized the Chair to execute the Agreement and directed Pivotal Utility Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Florida City Gas to record the Agreement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 6. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance No. 09-027 - Historic Preservation This item was pulled prior to the meeting. 7. Revocable License Agreement – Sandscrub, LLC – 10415 Bluefield Road The Board approved the Revocable License Agreement with Sandscrub, LLC, authorized the Chair to execute the Agreement and direct Sandscrub, LLC to record the Agreement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 8. “After the Fact” Revocable License Agreement – Copper Creek HOA, Inc. – Glades Cut-Off Road The Board approved the “After the Fact” Revocable License Agreement with Copper Creek HOA, Inc., authorized the Chair to execute the Agreement and directed Copper Creek HOA, Inc. to record the Agreement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 9. Cortez Village – Third Amendment to January 27, 2007 Agreement with Cortez Townhomes, LLC and Gregg R. Wexler The Board approved the proposed Third Amendment to the Agreement with Cortez Townhomes, L.L.C. and Gregg R. Wexler for Cortez Village, and authorized the Chair to sign the Third Amendment. 10. Amendment Number Four to Lease Number 3510 – Green Turtle Beach/John Brooks Park 2 The Board approved Amendment Number Four to Lease Number 3510, authorized the Chair to sign the Amendment and direct staff to return the Amendment to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 11. Intermodal Transit facility – Interlocal Agreement with Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency The Board approved the proposed Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Pierce redevelopment Agency for the Intermodal Transit Facility, and authorized the Chair to sign the Interlocal Agreement. Com. Coward requested information as to the overall cost and asked if there would be a partnership between the city of Ft. Pierce, the DOT and St. Lucie County for this project. The Community Services Director advised the Board it has been determined that FTA dollars will be utilized as well as a partnership with the FDOT of $850,000 for construction being provided and also will utilize funds from the MSTU. She advised the Board she could not promise there would not be an increase in the MSTU in the future. The Chairperson advised the Board there were also funds from the Transit provider. Com. Coward questioned the operational costs of the facility. The Community Services Director stated she anticipated the cost to be $30,000 per year. C.AIRPORT Bid No. 09-031, Existing Runway 9/27 Rehabilitation Conditional Award The Board approved to conditionally award Bid No. 09-031, Runway Rehabilitation, to Ranger Construction Inc., in the amount of $2,126,256.50, pending award of the FAA and FDOT grants, and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. D. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Sole source purchase of video detection systems for traffic signals The Board approved a sole source purchase not to exceed $200,000, of video detection systems for traffic signals with Econolite Control Products, Inc. 2. Taylor Creek Site 7 Emergency Shoreline Stabilization Repair Project. The Board approved accepting the Taylor Creek Site 7 Emergency Shoreline Stabilization repair project; approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $27,635.68, approved final payment and release of retainage in the amount of $403,765.33 to Ranger Construction, Inc. (Contract # 09-04-126). E. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1. Purchasing – Amendment to contracts for tree trimming and removal services The Board approved the first amendment to contracts C08-0-347 with Tri- Brothers Tree Landscaping, Inc. and C08-08-345 with Paul Fasnacht Lawn & Tree Trimming, extending the contracts through August 11, 2010, and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Purchasing – Amendment to contract for preventive maintenance services for County fleet vehicles 3 The Board approved the first amendment to contract C08-08-374 with Reliable Tire & Auto Care Center, extending the contract through August 21, 2010, and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3. Purchasing – Amendment to contract for elevator repair and maintenance The Board approved the Fifth Amendment to contract C05-11-708 with General Elevator Sales & Services, Inc., adding the Lakewood Regional Park and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. E. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CONTINUED 4. Fixed asset inventory-property record removal The Board authorized the removal of fixed assets, as listed on the attached Property Disposition Forms, from the capital asset inventory of the office of the St. Lucie County Clerk of Circuit Court. 5. Fixed asset inventory-property record removal The Board authorized the removal of fixed assets, as listed on the attached Property Disposition Forms, from the capital asset inventory of the St. Lucie County Health Department’s Office. 6. Fixed asset inventory-property record removal The Board authorized the removal of fixed assets, as listed on the attached Property Disposition Forms, from the capital asset inventory of the various departments of St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners. 7. Fixed asset inventory-property record removal The Board authorized the removal of fixed assets, as listed on the attached Property Disposition Forms, from the capital asset inventory of the St. Lucie County Tax Collector’s Office. 8. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 09-024, Evaluation and Appraisal Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the St. Lucie Comprehensive Plan The Board approved the short-listed firms for Evaluation and Appraisal Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the St. Lucie Comprehensive Plan and permission to: 1. Conduct oral presentations with the short-listed firms; 2. Conduct contract negotiations with the successful short-listed firm; 3. If negotiations are successful, award contract to the successful short-listed firm and authorize the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. 9. Bid No. 09-032 Walton Road Project US-1 to Village Green Drive City Center Improvements This item was pulled prior to the meeting. F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Amendment to contract for Oxbow Eco-Center Exhibit The Board approved the first amendment to contract # C09-01-047 with JMWA Architects, Inc., and authorized the Chair to sign documents as approved by County Attorney. G. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Central Services - 32 Channel DVR for the Courthouse Annex 4 The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 09-028 and revised Equipment Request No. 09-034 to purchase a 32 Channel DVR in the amount of $11,875 for Sheriff security at the Courthouse Annex. H. COMMUNITY SERVICES Neighborhood Stabilization Program Two (NSP 2) Grant Application The Board approved the submission of the NSP 2 application, and authorized the Chair to sign the necessary application documents as approved by the County Attorney. I. ADMINISTRATION / MEDIA Relocation of SLCTV Studio and Offices The Board approved: 1. Relocation of SLCTV studio and Media offices as outlined in the agenda memorandum; and 2. Budget Amendment 09-031 to transfer funds in the amount of $300,000 for the studio relocation project; and 3. Permission to advertise an Invitation to Bid for the studio relocation project. END OF CONSENT AGENDA VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A.COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-184 – Lawnwood Baseball Bathroom Project – St. Lucie County Economic Stimulus Projects Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-184. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky to approve Resolution No. 09-184, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B.COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-188 – Courthouse Annex Phase 1-A Project – St. Lucie County Economic Stimulus Projects Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-188. Mr. Paul Dritenbas, contractor addressed the Board regarding this item and requested The Board invoke section 5 paragraph A, waiver of competitive bid proposal process. He believed going out for bid would threaten the security of the judges by having so many contractors walking through the building reviewing the project for their bid proposal. He recommended the Board consider awarding the bid to David Brooks Enterprises, the contractor for the new Clerk’s building. He believes the already established relationship would be of benefit to the county. Mr. David Brooks, Brooks Enterprises, addressed the Board and advised them he would not have a problem meeting the 75% local employment requirement. He alluded to the disadvantage of an open bid process. The County Attorney advised the Board there is an existing provision in State Law where a contractor that is already on site can be considered. The County Attorney encouraged the Board to pass this item tonight and direct staff to do a historical outlay of the project and felt the Board would be better served if they received a full and factual background and then have a separate discussion on the issue. 5 Com. Grande stated he would welcome as many people as possible to bid on the project especially with today’s economy. He believes the county could receive great savings and stated he would be hesitant to give up the ability to go out for bid. Com. Craft stated he believed familiarity is important and would like to have staff discuss this item with Mr. Brooks. Com. Lewis stated she would also like to have more discussion on this item and would also like to hear what staff would have to say or recommend. Com. Dzadovsky stated he would like to know what is being presently paid for electric etc., and what benefit and savings they would accomplish. Com. Coward stated they needed to take more aggressive steps towards energy conservation and alluded to Collier County’s presentation he viewed recently. He recommended the Board and staff view this presentation . It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 09-188, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Coward requested reviewing the job description for the Sustainability Economic Development position. The County Administrator advised the Board she would provide them with a copy. C.COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-189 – State Attorney’s Office A/C Maintenance Project – St. Lucie County Economic Stimulus Projects Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-189. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 09-189, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. D.COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 09-195 – Martin Luther King/Dreamland Park Bathroom Project – St. Lucie County Economic Stimulus Projects Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 09-195. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No. 09-195, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Coward stated they needed to take more aggressive steps towards energy conservation and alluded to Collier County’s presentation he viewed recently. He recommended the Board and staff view this presentation. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 09-188, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Coward requested reviewing the job description for the Sustainability Economic Development position. The County Administrator advised the Board she would provide them with a copy. Com. Coward requested the ratification of his appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Ms. Colleen Jeeves. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Craft, to ratify this appointment, and; upon 6 roll call, motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. REGULAR AGENDA No items ______________________________ Chairman ________________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 7