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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 03-23-2010 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: March 23, 2010 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 11:15 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Charles Grande, Doug Coward, Chris Craft, Paula A. Lewis, Chris Dzadovsky Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Marie Gouin, OMB Director, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Debra Brisson, Parks and Rec. Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approved the minutes from the March 16, 2010 meeting. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 16, 2010 and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution No. 10-076 – Declaring April 1, 2010 as “Census Day” Consider staff recommendation to approve adoption of the attached Resolution No. 10-076, as drafted by the County Attorney. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 10-076, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B. Resolution No. 10-088 – “Guardian Ad Litem Day” Consider staff recommendation to approve to adopt Resolution No. 10-088 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 10-088, and; upon roll call motion carried unanimously. C. Mr. Sean Boyle, Executive Director of the Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County gave a presentation regarding the programs provided by the Children Services Council. Mr. Ron Knepshields, Chairman of the United Veterans of St. Lucie County addressed the Board regarding the county’s budget constraints. He requested the Board consider maintaining the level of service provided to St. Lucie County’s Veterans through this tough period. The County presently has two remaining Veterans Service officers. The County Administrator stated they were in the process of posting the positions that are vacant due to retirement. This also includes the vacant position at the Ft. Pierce facility. Options for FY 2012 will be presented to the Board and they will make the final decision, however she believes they will be able to maintain the same level of service. A representative from the 12 District Veterans in Ft. Pierce addressed the Board and requested th the Board consider having a location in the Ft. Pierce area for the Veterans and not just a clinic. He stated some of the Veterans from Ft. Pierce are not able to get to Port St. Lucie for services. 1 Mr. Jim Sytes, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute thanked the Board for their support in the sale of the land where they were able to receive $24 million dollars for the purchase. Mr. John Ubank, Port St. Lucie resident, Savanna Club, addressed the Board and thanked them for all their efforts in achieving the compromise regarding the Lennard Road project. Mr. Norm Penter, Boys and Girls Club, addressed the Board and thanked the Children’s Services Council for their support in their programs. He advised the Board they were in the “home stretch” for two new buildings in Port St. Lucie that will be opening soon. Com. Craft advised those present that the service St. Lucie County provides to its Veterans is not a constitutional obligation but a moral obligation. The Board will do all they can during budget considerations. Com .Grande asked the two members of the Fire Board if they would present at their next meeting the question as to why the EMS services at the Digital Domain stadium is done through Administration and not through the county wide fire district. Com. Coward stated they are presenting looking at a contract for the services and to hire EMS staff for not only at the stadium but at other county owned facilities. Com. Coward also wished to make it clear that there are no proposed cuts in the Veteran’s Services or staff as part of the re-organization. The County Administrator stated there are no proposed cuts. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to approve the Consent Agenda, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 25 The Board approved Warrant List No. 25. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Cortez Village – Fourth Amendment to June 23, 2007 Agreement with Cortez Townhomes, L.L.C., and Gregg R. Wexler, and Second Amendment to Declaration of Covenants The Board approved the Fourth Amendment to the June 23, 2007 Agreement and the Second Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, and authorized the Chairman to sign the documents. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 2. Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement - Trust Fund of the State of Florida (TIITF) -Lease Agreement - Lease Number 4621 - Harbor Branch Preserve The Board approved the Lease Agreement with the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (TIITF) for the Harbor Branch Preserve, authorized the Chairman to sign the Lease Agreement and direct staff to return to TIITF for further processing. 3. Amendment to Agreement with Department of Corrections on Inmate Labor for Parks Division The Board approved the Amendment and authorized the Chairman to sign. 4. Treasure Coast Sports Commission, Inc. – Fifth Amendment to February 13, 2001 Facilities Use Agreement for Office Space at Tradition Field 2 The Board approved the proposed Fifth Amendment to the February 13, 2001 Facilities Use Agreement with Treasure Coast Sports Commission, Inc. and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment. 5. Purchase of Harbor Branch – Access Indemnity Agreement The Board approved the Access Indemnity Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement. 6. Donation of Right-of-Way – BPSC Industries, LLC – 70 feet on 53 Street – Resolution rd No. 10-095 – 10 feet on Center Road – Resolution No. 10-096 The Board approved accepting the Warranty Deeds, authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 10-095 and 10-096 accepting the Warranty Deeds and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 7. Donation of Property – BPSC Industries, LLC Parcel I.D. 2326-421-0001-000-7 – Resolution No. 10-097 The Board approved accepting the Warranty Deed, authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 10-097 accepting the Warranty Deed and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. C. SOLID WASTE 1. Leachate Pond Covers The Board approved the Capital Improvement Project CIP10-025, Budget Amendment No. BA10-012, and authorized the Chairman to execute Work Authorization No. 6 for Camp Dresser McKee, Inc., as prepared by the County Attorney, for engineering services as outlined in the agenda memorandum for a total cost of $63,488. C. SOLID WASTE CONTINUED 2. Amendment to Contract for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal The Board approved the first amendment to Contract No. C07-04-270 with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. extending the contract through May 31, 2013 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. D. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1. Donation of Surplus Computer to St. Lucie County Nonprofit Agencies The Board authorized the donation of surplus computers to various St. Lucie County nonprofit agencies as listed on the attached spreadsheet. 2. Amendment to contract for Garbage Collection and Recycling Services for St. Lucie County Facilities The Board approved the first amendment to Contract No. C08-05-231 with All Haul, extending the contract through June 30, 2011, and increasing the contract price due to Solid Waste’s increased tipping fees, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3. Permission to Advertise a Public Hearing The Board approved advertising a public hearing to amend the fiscal year 2009-2010 budget. E. COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Ranking The Board approved of the Applicant Ranking List for the Small Cities CDBG grant. 3 2. Contract Cancellation The Board approved canceling contract C09-06-239 with Carmel Capital and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3. Contract Cancellation The Board approved canceling contract C09-11-586 with Carmel Capital and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 4. Interlocal Agreement with the Cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement with the Cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie; and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. F. PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County Fire District for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County and the St. Lucie County Fire District to provide EMS personnel at Tradition Sports Complex as outlined in the agenda memorandum, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Interactive Water Feature at MLK/Dreamland Park The Board approved advertising a Request for Proposal for an interactive water feature at MLK/Dreamland Park, approval of Budget Resolution No. 10-093 as outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. G. HUMAN RESOURCES Prison Health Services Inmate Health Care Final Invoice, FY 08-09, Late Billing The Board approved payment of the Prison Health Services invoice number PHS0007293 for period of 10/01/08 to 09/30/09, in the amount of $12,874.48. H. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION Resolution No. 10-091, Budget Amendment The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 10-091 in the amount of $84,716. I. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Amendment to University of South Florida Contract for a Wetlands Inventory and Evaluation Study The Board approved the amendment to the contract with the University of South Florida, as outlined in the attached memorandum, and authorized the Chairman to sign revised documents as approved by the County Attorney. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 10-013 – Amending Chapter 1-16.2 (Public Property) to establish standards and procedures for sale of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) properties Consider staff recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 10-013, as drafted. The Assistant County Attorney addressed the Board on this item. Ms. Jessica Parrish, Housing Manager gave an overview of how the system would work and the criteria income and eligibility requirements. There are presently 3 homes in Lakewood Park and 2 homes in River Park they have acquired/selling and there are closing dates scheduled. 4 Presently they are looking at 25 homes for the program. Com. Dzadovsky questioned if the homes were provided with green elements for energy efficiency. Com. Coward stated he would like to see language in the document on page 2 incorporating green components. He recommended language such as “incorporating green components where practical”. The Assistant County Attorney stated she would include the language as directed. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky to approve Ordinance No. 10-013 as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. VIII. ADMINISTRATION/TOURISM Tourist Development Council Capital Grant Funding Allocation Consider staff recommendation for funding allocations to the top three applicants identified by the Tourist Development Council for the 2010 Tourist Development Council Capital Grant. The Tourist Development Manager provided the funding allocations for the Tourist Development Tax and the criteria for scoring the applicants. At this time the scoring was as follows: Backus Gallery – 81 points, Navy Seal Museum- 73 points and the Botanical Gardens- 73 points. The Tourist Development Council recommended $300,000 for the Backus Gallery and the balance of $111,000 is split between the Seal Museum and the Botanical Gardens. Ms. Amy Deighan, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, addressed the Board and advised them the facility needed the Tourist Development dollars to assist in bringing the Bonsai Tree exhibit to the area and build the area to hold the exhibit. Ms. Kathleen Frederick Director of the A.E. Backus Gallery, addressed the Board regarding the expansion of the Backus Gallery and presented the lease the City of Ft. Pierce is considering. Mr. Craig Mundt, representing the UDT Navy Seal Museum addressed the Board and provided a history of Museum and they have a timeline of 30 days to start construction of the expansion. Com. Dzadovsky asked if they would be able to work with the $111,000 since they would need $900,000 for the expansion. Mr. Mundt stated it would help however; they would like to receive the $400,000 they would need to raise the difference if they were to receive the $111,000 and this would take some time. Com. Coward commended all three organizations for being able to obtain matching dollars. He had given the Seal Museum a slight edge over the others; however he will support the TDC recommendation at this time. Com. Craft questioned the generation of funds for the Tourist Tax. The Tourist Manager stated 2009 was the lowest year of revenue. This particular fund normally generates $140,000 a year to a $190,000 a year depending on the tax revenue Com. Dzadovsky stated the three applicants are worthy and he is attempting to make the process better and provide additional assistance to the third party who would not be selected. He would recommend they move 2011 dollars that may come in to the group who would not be selected today. Com. Craft recommended pursuing a bond or look at some creative financing. The County Attorney advised the Board this is a possibility, however there would need to have a back up pledge for the bond. Com. Coward stated he concurred with Com. Dzadovsky’s comments; however he would have hesitation to make a motion due to the fact the TDC has not deliberated on the issue or the other plan regarding bonding. 5 He believes the TDC should review this as well as staff with the understanding the Board would like to make an effort to assist the number two candidate that did not make it this year. Com. Coward addressed the Board regarding minor improvements needed in the amount of $8 to 10,000 from the projected next fiscal year dollars for the Tourist and Development office. Com. Grande asked if they could make proportionate designations to all 3 applicants since they have some funding. He recommended exploring short term financing and pay off the amount within 5 or 10 years with the TDC revenues over this period. The County Attorney advised the Board the concept should be flushed out with the TDC and the county’s Financial Advisor and a report brought back to the Board. Com. Craft stated he would like to move forward with what was proposed today in order not to delay the projects. Com. Lewis stated she concurred with Com. Coward and the advisory committee recommendations and would support the discussions for funding today as moving forward and would like continue to pursue the other requests before them today. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky to approve $300,000 to the Backus Gallery, $106,000 to Heathcote and $5,000 to the TDC office with the provision the city of Ft. Pierce and Backus Gallery finalize the land lease within the next 30 days and send back to the TDC the recommendation by the BOCC to use dollars from 2010/11TDC revenues with the match of the UDT or to use the dollars to bond and bring it back to the Board. Com. Grande questioned if the funds to the TDC that was recommended came from these funds. Com. Dzadovsky stated he may have misunderstood what Com. Coward was recommending. Com. Coward stated he believed they could fully fund the Backus Gallery and Heathcote Botanical Gardens with the full amount of $448,000 with the balance to assist the Tourism office and then find a way to help the Seal Museum in the coming year. Com. Grande requested the motion maker to amend his motion to reflect the full funding of the Backus Gallery and Heathcote Botanical Gardens and with the balance of the funds to assist the Tourism office and then find a methodology to funding the Sea Museum. Com. Dzadovsky stated his concern was with the fiscal year funding of the TDC. He would encourage the Museum to begin to raise additional dollars for the match going forward with the TDC allocation. Com. Craft recommended if they have the additional funds available to go ahead and fund the two projects in whole and then encourage the TDC to find a way to support and fund the UDT Seal Museum this year through innovative financing or come up with a plan if they can. The balance to come back to the Board with a recommendation from the TDC. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky to fund the Backus Gallery at $300,000 and $148,720 to Heathcote and the $8,000 to the Tourist Visitors Center, seconded by Com. Coward, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Craft, to send back to the TDC to review bonding or future TDC dollars for the UDT Seal Museum moving forward with the preference they try to find a way to fund them this year, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. ADDITIONS Digital domain Field- Naming Rights Agreement Consider staff recommendation to approve the Naming Rights Agreement and authorize the chairman to sign the Agreement. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky to approve staff recommendations, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Grande requested the Board ratify his appointment of Phillip Frederick to the Affordable Housing Committee. 6 It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward to ratify Com. Grande’s appointment, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Coward requested the Board ratify his appointment of Brain Strickland to Citizen’s Budget Committee. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky to ratify Com. Coward’s appointment, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IX. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board provided updates of the various committee on which they serve. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. __________________________________ Chairman ___________________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 7