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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 03-16-2010 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: March 16, 2010 Convened: 6:00 p.m. Adjourned: 6:50 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Charles Grande, Chris Dzadovsky, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Chris Craft Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Mike Powley, County Engineer, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the March 2, 2010 meeting. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 2, 2010, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Approve the minutes from the March 9, 2010 meeting. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 9, 2010, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 10-084 – proclaiming March 20, 2010 as “Children’s Day” and April 4, 2010 as “Parents and Children’s Day” in St. Lucie County Consider staff recommendation to approve to adopt Resolution No. 10-084 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 10-084, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Ms. Nancy Archer was present to accept the proclamation. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. John Arena, Ft. Pierce resident, addressed the Board regarding the damage being done to the Lagoon by the rusty halls that are visible from the South Bridge. Mr. George King, representing the Special Olympics, addressed the Board and thanked them for their continued support. He addressed the impact the budget constraints could have on the program as well as the ARC program which is supported by the Board. He advised the Board the Special Olympics program had to find another location for their events due to the fact the charge for the facility was too high and they could not afford the cost. VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Co. Coward, to approve the Consent Agenda, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1 A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 24 The Board approved Warrant List No. 24. B. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Amendment to the St. Lucie County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Assistance Plan The Board approved Resolution No. 10-089 to amend the St. Lucie County Housing Assistance Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Programs, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. St. Lucie County Health Department Vehicle Purchase The Board approved the Health Department to purchase three (3) vehicles and tags at a cost of $46,548; approval of Equipment Request EQ10-023 and Budget Amendment BA10-015; and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. C. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Hellenic I Subdivision Final Plat. The Board approved the final plat to be known as Hellenic I Subdivision and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approve by the County Attorney. D. GRANTS/DISASTER RECOVERY DEPARTMENT 1. St. Lucie County Juvenile Drug Court – Grant Application The Board approved submitting a grant application to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for funding of $535,187 for the St. Lucie County Juvenile Drug Court. 2. Health Access Network Delivery Systems (HANDS) Clinic – Grant Application The Board approved submitting a grant application to the Kresge Foundation for $300,000 for assistance with operational costs for the non-profit Health Access Network Delivery Systems (HANDS) medical services clinic. E. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Resolution 10-071 and Agreement with FDOT for maintenance of Traffic Signals. The Board approved Resolution No. 10-071 authorizing the Chairman to sign the Traffic Signal Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for reimbursement for the maintenance and operation of traffic signals of signal systems on the State Highway System at locations listed in Exhibit “A” of the agreement. 2. First Amendment to Contract No. C09-11-602 with Florida Highway Products. The Board approved the First Amendment to Contract No. C09-11-602 with Florida Highway Products and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment increasing the contract by $300,000 to an amount not to exceed $1,150,000 as approved by the County Attorney. F. PARKS AND RECREATION Permission to advertise Request for Proposal for Concessionaire Services The Board approved to advertise a Request for Proposal for concessionaire services for the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, the Havert L. Fenn Center and South County Regional Stadium as 2 outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. G. COURT ADMINISTRATION Bureau of Justice Administration (BJA) Justice/Mental Health Collaboration – Grant Application and Fiscal Agent. The Board approved the 19 Judicial Circuit Court Administration to submit a Bureau of Justice th Administration (BJA) Justice/Mental Health Collaboration grant application in an amount not to exceed $250,000, and for St. Lucie County to serve as the Fiscal Agent. H. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA COUNTY ATTORNEY Permission to Advertise - Ordinance No. 10-019 Amending Chapter 1-2 (Administration) to Repeal Section 1-2-66 (Voluntary Incentive Program) Consider staff recommendation to approve request for permission to advertise proposed Ordinance No. 10-019 for public hearing on April 6, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PUBLIC WORKS South 25 Street and North Cortez Boulevard th Consider staff recommendation to approve authorization to permanently close the intersection of South 25 Street at North Cortez Boulevard, approve Resolution No. 10-058, and authorization for th the Chairman to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Com. Dzadovsky requested a tree be planted in the area. The County Engineer stated he believed the contractor would not have a problem with this request. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 10-058 to include the conditions as noted, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Dzadovsky requested the ratification of his appointment to the Environmental Advisory Committee, Mr. Bob Bangert. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft to ratify Com. Dzadovsky’s appointment, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Lewis requested the ratification of her appointment to the Affordable Housing Authority, Mr. Kirk Young. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to ratify Com. Lewis’ 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 3 4