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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 05-25-2010 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: May 25, 2010 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 10:00 a.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Commissioners Present: Chairman, Charles Grande, Doug Coward, Paula A. Lewis, Chris Craft, Chris Dzadovsky Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Heather Young, County Attorney, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Marie Gouin, OMB Director, Laurie Waldie, Utilities Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Mike Pawley, County Engineer, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk ___________________________________________________________________________________________ I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the May 18, 2010 meeting. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 18, 2010, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Engaging Youth for Positive Change Presentation - London Reeves, Program Director Infinity Teen Center, and Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. (No one was present to give this presentation) B. League of Women Voter to presented the recognition award to SLCTV C. Erica Byfield, President, Comet Creative presented the 2010 Tourism Photo Contest Winner Kenneth Smith. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT None VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to approve the Consent Agenda to include The addition of VI-B-11, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 34 The Board approved Warrant List No. 34. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Resolution No. 10-146 – “Renewable & Alternative Energy Day at Indian River State College on Florida’s Research Coast” The Board approved adopting Resolution No. 10-146 as drafted. 2. Green Collar Task Force Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Inc. – Facilities Use Agreement 1 The Board approved the proposed Facilities Use Agreement with Green Collar Task Force Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 3. Adopt Resolution No. 10-160 to award the 2010-2011 Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment Fund Grant to the St. Lucie County Drug Screening Lab pursuant to Section 893.165F.S. The Board approved adopting Resolution No. 10-160 and awarded the 2010-2011 funds collected from the Drug Abuse trust fund to the St. Lucie County Drug Screening Lab. Once approved the FY10/11 budget will be revised to reflect this annual allocation. 4. Interlocal Agreement with the Property Appraiser – Solid Waste Service Assessment The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement. 5. Resolution No. 10-082 – Establishing an Administrative Fee Policy for Street Lighting Improvement Service Districts The Board approved the adoption of proposed Resolution No. 10-082 as drafted. 6. Ordinance No. 10-011 – Abandoned Real Property Registration System – Permission to Advertise The Board granted permission to advertise Ordinance No. 10-011 for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on June 15, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. 7. Request to have the Board to amend and approve a Contractual Rate Agreement (Amendment No. 0004) with United for Families, Inc (UFF) for drug screening services. The Board approved the Amended Contractual Rate Agreement with United for Families, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the Amended Contractual Rate Agreement. 8. Madison Vines, L.L.C. – Approval to Joinder and Consent of Mortgagee/Lien Holder for Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Water and Wastewater Supply Agreement The Board approved the proposed Joinder and Consent of Mortgagee/Lien Holder for Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Water and Wastewater Supply Agreement for Madison Vines, L.L.C., and authorized the Chairman to sign the document. 9. Missionary Flights and Services, Inc. - Landlord’s Release and Consent for Mortgage to TD Bank, N.A. The Board approved the proposed Landlord’s Release and Consent, and authorized the Chairman to sign the document. 10. Resolution No. 10-158 - Supporting the Construction of the C-23/C-24 Reservoirs The Board adopted the attached Resolution No. 10-158 as drafted. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 11. ADDITION Revocable License Agreement - Community Asphalt Corp. for SR A-1-A Construction Project Staging Area The Board approved the proposed Revocable License Agreement with Community Asphalt Corp., and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement. C. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Purchasing Division: 2 1. Amendment to the Co-op Contract for the Purchase of Diesel, Gasoline, Heating & Emergency Generator Fuel The Board approved the first amendment to Contract No. C08-08-361 with Glover Oil Company, Inc. extending the term through July 21, 2011, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Amendment to Contract for Preventive Maintenance Services for County Fleet Vehicles The Board approved the second amendment to Contract No. C08-08-374 with Reliable Tire & Auto Care Center, extending the contract through August 21, 2011, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3. Amendment to Medical Examiner’s Budget FY 2009/2010 The Board approved the Medical Examiner’s budget reduction request in the amount of $6,493. St. Lucie County’s share of the Medical Examiner’s budget will change from $519,682 to $513,189 for FY 2009/2010. 4. Amendment to Contracts for Tree Trimming and Removal Services The Board approved the second amendment to Contract No. C08-08-347 with Tri- Brothers Tree & Landscaping, Inc. and Contract No. C08-08-345 with Paul Fasnacht Lawn & Tree Trimming, extending the contracts through August 11, 2011, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 5. Assignment of Contract for the Garbage Collection and Recycling Services for St. Lucie County Facilities The Board approved the assignment of Contract C08-05-231 from All Haul to Waste Pro USA, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. D. PUBLIC WORKS Administration: 1. Taylor Creek Dredging Phase 2 The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 10-152 and Budget Amendment No. 10-021 establishing the fund for the Florida Department of Transportation grant for the Taylor Creek Dredging Phase 2 project in the amount of $454,904 with a $454,904 local match as outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. D. PUBLIC WORKS CONTINUED Engineering Division: 2. Beau Rivage Drainage Improvements (South Shore Drive and Everglades Boulevard Culvert Replacements) The Board approved awarding the bid to Melvin Bush Construction, Inc. in the amount of $61,722.30 for construction of the Beau Rivage Drainage Improvements, CIP form CIP10- 035, Budget Amendment Number BA10-022, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approve by the County Attorney. E. HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES Library Division: 1. St. Lucie West Library Annual Payment The Board approved the annual payment of $150,197 for Contracted Services to IRSC for library services at St. Lucie West Library for FY2009/10. 2. SirsiDynix Annual Software Maintenance Contract Renewal The Board approved the SirsiDynix software maintenance contract in the amount of $33,161.71 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County attorney. 3 Community Services Division: 3. Transit Shelter Funds The Board approved the acceptance of fee-in-lieu of payment in the amount of $15,000, approval of Budget Resolution 10-035, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Housing Division: 4. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative (CDBG DRI) Closeout The Board approved closing out the CDBG DRI grant, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. F. UTILITIES 1. Fairwinds Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station and Force Main project The Board approved the Fairwinds Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station and Force Main project, capital project summary for CIP10-033, and granted permission to advertise an Invitation to Bid for the construction of this project. 2. St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 The Board adopted Resolution No. 10-154 ratifying and accepting the Fiscal Year 2008/2009 St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no public hearings scheduled for May 25, 2010. VIII. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Tourism: TDC Capital Funding for National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Board consideration of the TDC’s recommendation to enter into a grant agreement with the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum to provide TDC capital funds generated in the remaining FY10 and the entire FY2011 for an estimated amount of $193,528 or Board consideration to fully fund the UDT-SEAL expansion project in the amount of $400,000. The Tourism Coordinator addressed the Board on this item. She alluded to the meeting held on March 23, 2010 where the Board supported funding the Heathcote Botanical Gardens and the Backus Gallery expansion project. The Board also directed staff to review and consider bonding future TDC capital funds for the Seal Museum $400,000 expansion project and to present this option to the TDC for consideration. It was the determined by staff that bonding of the funds was not a feasible option due to prohibitive costs and interest. Therefore, two other options were recommended for the TDC’s consideration. The 1st option was the Seal Museum borrows the funds on a basis of an agreement that the TDC capital funds would reimburse the museum for the payments on the loan. The 2to provide the museum with the balance of the 2010 FY nd capital funds and the projected 2011FY capital funds estimated at $193,528.00 The Seal Museum would then borrow the remaining funds on the basis of an agreement that the TDC capital funds would then reimburse them for the payment on the loan. After the TDC deliberated on the two options, they decided to fund the Seal Museum through 2011 in the amount of $193,528 they did not go with the exact options presented they had concerns about committing the TDC capital funds for an estimated 4 years. Staff is requesting the Board consider entering into an agreement with the Seal Museum to provide the TDC capital funds FY 2010 and in the entire FY 2011 in the amount of $193,528 or to fund them in full at $400,000. Com. Craft stated his direction was that he would have liked to fund the Seal Museum in full. This is still his position and he respects the decision of the TDC, however these funds were sitting there for years and felt this would have been a worthwhile project for the county. Com. Dzadovsky addressed the rating system presented at the first meeting. He had made the motion to go back to the TDC and find how to fund the balance or what mechanism they could use to do this. 4 Staff stated this was how the TDC opted to make their recommendation due to their concerns about committing the funds for 4 years. Com. Coward wanted to reiterate these are bed tax dollars and not tax payer dollars. He stated the Seal Museum was his first choice because they were ready to move forward. He does wish to fully fund this partnership. He believes it is a perfect partnership to borrow the money and have the loan paid back with TDC dollars; however he believes they should have a 10% reserve or contingency for something that may come up. Com. Craft stated he believed they could extend the loan longer than 4 or 5 years. He is looking for the Board to secure the full funding of this project even if it’s over time. Com. Grande stated he believed the Seal Museum and the TDC can work out the specific loan details and he believes there is sufficient revenue in the Tourist Development bed tax to pay the loan over time without using the reserve funds they have upfront and this could be used for what could come up in the future. Mr. Craig Mundt, representing the Seal Museum, referenced the recommendation made by the Board on March 23. He provided the Board with statistics regarding attendance and also the contribution of $1 rd million dollars in artifacts by many contributors. They are presently in dialogue with a local bank and feel confident the outcome will be a positive one. Com. Dzadovsky asked if he believed once this project is concluded the museum would be self-sufficient with regards to administrative staff and or volunteers to run the museum. Mr. Mundt stated he believed this to be so. Com. Lewis stated she would like to secure the term of the loan extension beyond 2 or 3 years. She is in agreement with the present discussions. Com. Coward stated he did not believe the $193,000 is in hand and asked what was available. The Management and Budget Director stated 20,000 to 30,000 but by the end of this fiscal year they should have $75, 000 to $78,000. Com. Coward stated he would like to retain 10% of the existing dollars and give the remaining dollars to the Seal Museum, and then the museum will be required to secure the loan in the amount of $400,000 and rely on the county to pay it back on an unspecified amount of time. It is difficult to guarantee an unknown especially with the oil spill that just occurred and we are not sure the affect it may have on tourism. Com. Craft stated he did not wish the contribution to exceed what the payment would be in any one year. Com. Grande stated he felt they should not permit the funds to be used for anything other than the loan payment or principal reduction. Com. Lewis stated she did not like the concept of putting a cap, she would prefer it cover the loan payment. Com. Craft stated he would like to give broad direction to staff to work with the applicant. He believes the motion should simply be that they will fund it up to $400,000 and before anything is signed off on it come back to the Board and they will not deplete the bed tax for the year. Com. Coward recommended rather than making a motion that direction be given to staff to work with the applicant and come back with the proposal limited to $400,000 for the Board to review. The Board concurred, no action taken at this time. 5 BOARD UPDATES The Board members provided updates on the committees and/or boards they serve. The following Board appointee changes were made, Com. Dzadovsky will be the Board’s appointee to the TDC within 60 days and Com. Grande will now be the Board’s appointee to the Fire Board. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________________ Chairman ________________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 6