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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 05-11-2010 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: May 11, 2010 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Charles Grande, Chris Dzadovsky, Doug Coward, Paula A. Lewis, Chris Craft Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Marie Gouin, OMB Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Jeff Furst, Property Appraiser, Debra Brisson, Parks and Rec. Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the April 27, 2010 meeting. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 27, 2010, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. A presentation of Top 15 Workplace Campaign Award was made by Karen Knapp, President/CEO, United Way of St. Lucie County. B. William McGrew of PBS&J presented the Southeast Chapter – American Association of Airport Executives, General Aviation Airport Project of the Year Award to the Board of County Commissioners for the Runway 10L/28R project that was completed at the Airport. C. ADDITION “Elephant Update” The Chairman advised the Board this project was still an ongoing situation and it may work out for the County as it was approved in the past. Ms. Gayle Laule addressed animal welfare and the utilization of “protected contact” opposed to the bull hook. Her credentials are as follows: Masters degree in Behavioral Science from California State University. Her business is Active Environments – they provide consulting services to enhance the care and welfare of captive animals. For the last 14 years, Gail has worked full-time as a consultant internationally, helping zoos, biomedical facilities and sanctuaries develop behavioral management programs to improve captive animal care and well being. She has worked with the Salk Institute, National Research Council, American Association of Zoo Veterinarians’, American and Canadian Associations of Laboratory Animal Science, Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, American Veterinary Medical Association, American International Societies of primatologists and the Animal Behavior Society. Gail is also president of Wildlife in Need, a U.S. based non-profit and sister organization to AE, currently engaged in conservation and animal welfare projects in the Philippines. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1 A representative from the Indian River Estates Homeowners Association presented the Board with a check in the amount of $2,800 for playground improvements item 6. Ms. Sally Amberkowitz, volunteer for several animal welfare organizations addressed the Board and read a quote from Dr. James Goodall’s latest book. Mr. Jeff Furst, St. Lucie County Property Appraiser, addressed the Board and provided a preliminary estimate on the June 1 figures. He advised the Board the City of Port St. Lucie was st looking at another 16% reduction and St. Lucie County another 12%. New construction is down by $100 million and the equity on most homes is at a 54% negative. He does not anticipate these figures changing by June 1. He recommended the Board keep in mind another 3-4% reduction as st a precautionary measure. VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 32 The Board approved Warrant List No. 32. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Treasure Coast Research Park – Implementing Agreement with St. Lucie County School Board for Conveyance of Sixty (60) Acres The Board approved the proposed Implementing Agreement for the conveyance of sixty (60) acres to the School Board of St. Lucie County as provided in the June 17, 2009 sublease Agreement between the School Board and the University Of Florida Board Of Trustees. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 2. PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING Resolution No. 10-115 – Amending the Duties, Functions, Memberships, and Procedures of the Sustainability Advisory Committee Formed by Resolution No. 06-325 Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 10-115 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution. C. ENVIORNMENTAL RESOURCES Cooperative Extension & Environmental Education Division: 1. Termination of Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County School Board and St. Lucie County for Agri-Science Education Center The Board approved terminating the Interlocal Agreement upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the School Board as per paragraph 5 of the Interlocal Agreement, and to invoice the School Board for half of the current value of the tractor and flex cutter as outlined in the agenda memorandum. The Board approved the Chairman executing the documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Resolution No. 10-115, Sustainability Advisory Committee The Board approved Resolution No. 10-115 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by County Attorney. D. HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES Library Division: 2 1. Revision of Library Hours The Board approved the revision in Library service hours, effective June 6, 2010, as outlined in the agenda memorandum and Attachment A (schedule) 2. St. Lucie County Internet and Confidentiality Policies The Board approved the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Public Use of Computers and Internet Policy (Attachment A) and the Library Confidentiality Policy (Attachment B). Community Services Division: 3. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5311 FY11 Grant The Board approved submitting an application to Florida Department of Transportation for the FTA 5311 Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program, approval of Resolution No. 10-148 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Housing Division: 4. Award of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Initiative (CDBG DRI) Housing Rehabilitation/Replacement Bids The Board approved bid awards of six replacement and two rehabilitation housing projects under the St. Lucie County CDBG DRI Grants, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. E. SHERIFF’S OFFICE 1. Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant The Board approved the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office submission of the electronic application 2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs. 2. Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2010 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant. The Board approved the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office submission of the electronic application 2010 State Criminal Alien Assistance Grant offered by the U. S. Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance. 3. Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG): Local Solicitation The Board approved the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office submission of the electronic application 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG): Local Solicitation offered by the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs/Bureau of Justice Assistance. 4. Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2010 Second Chance Act Reentry Demonstration Program Competitive Grant. The Board approved the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office submission of the electronic application 2010 Second Chance Act Reentry Demonstration Program Competitive Grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs/Bureau of Justice Assistance. 5. Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program. The Board approved the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office submission of the electronic application 2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs/National Institute Justice. F. PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES 3 1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Ambient Air Monitoring Equipment The Board approved the FDEP request to relocate an Ambient Air Monitoring Station to the Savannas Recreation Area from the old EOC site and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Donation from Indian River Estates Homeowners Association The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 10-144, to allocate the $2,800 donation from Indian River Estates Homeowners Association, and approval of EQ10-028 and EQ10-029 to purchase two playground elements, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. F. PARKS & RECREATION SERVICES CONTINUED 3. Demolition of BBQ Shelter – Property Record No. Y7601 – River Park Marina The Board approved to demolish the BBQ shelter, Property Record No. Y7601, at River Park Marina. G. PUBLIC WORKS Administration: 1. Port of Fort Pierce Entrance Road (North 2 Street) nd The Board approved the third amendment to Work Authorization No. 17 with Taylor Engineering in the amount of $46,113.92 as outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. St. James Drive Sidewalk Phase 2 The Board approved JPA No. 427660-1-58-01 with FDOT in the amount of $381,000 for St. James Drive Sidewalk Phase 2 as outlined in the agenda memorandum, approval of Resolution No. 10-142, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Road & Bridge Division: 3. Amendment to Contract for Aquatic Vegetation Control Services The Board approved the sixth amendment to contract No. C07-12-695 with Aquagenix, adding the Merritt drainage ditch and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 4. Change Order to Street Resurfacing Contract The Board approved Change Order No. 1 to contract C09-09-455 with Dickerson Florida, Inc. in the amount of $38,200.66 and authorized the Chairman to sign as approved by the County Attorney. H. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUGET/PURCHASING 1. Bid No. 10-022, Lawnwood Complex Gravity Sewer Extension The Board approved awarding Bid No. 10-022, Lawnwood Complex Gravity Sewer Extension, to Melvin Bush Construction, Inc. of Port St. Lucie, Florida, in the amount of $71,481.60 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Amendment to Auditing Services Contract The Board approved the second amendment to Contract No. C06-08-570 with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, PL, to include the completion of the year ending September 30, 2010 audit and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 4 I. ST. LUCIE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION Resolution No. 10-145, Budget Amendment The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 10-145 in the amount of $33,406. J. SOLID WASTE 1. Amendment to Contract for the Transportation and Disposal of St. Lucie County Landfill Leachate The Board approved the second amendment to Contract No. C09-07-260 with Aqua Clean Environmental Co., Inc. correcting the contract payment paragraph language to include “Per Fiscal Year”, and authorized Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 2. Operation and maintenance services on the Landfill Gas Processing Equipment. The Board approved the contract with CPL Systems, Inc. for a monthly fixed fee of $7,200 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney. K. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Airport Division: Budget Resolution No. 10-143 The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 10-143 establishing the fund for the FDOT grant for the Florida Power & Light Utilities Relocation Reimbursement and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Planning Division: Development Agreement – Airport Road Development, LLC Consider staff recommendation to hold the first public hearing and authorization to schedule the second public hearing for the DVA 10-001 on June 15, 2010, as outlined in the attached memorandum. Mr. Steph Mathis, Culpepper and Terpening, addressed the Board and stated they agreed with the additional condition as presented. No action required. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 10-017 – Amending Chapter 1-17 (Roads and Bridges) to Establish New Procedures for the Creation and Administration of Street Lighting Improvement Services District Consider staff recommendation to approve to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 10-017 as drafted. The Assistant County Attorney advised the Board was to be a financing mechanism and it does not address the service provider. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to adopt Ordinance No. 10-017, and; upon Roll call, motion carried unanimously. VIII. ADDITION PUBLIC WORKS Administration: Discussion on NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Research Program 2010 5 The Chairman advised the Board this item was for informational purposes and has pledged full support from the Board of County Commissioners. Board Comments Com. Craft stated they may have the permit for the preliminary plans of the GEO Plasma Plant. Com. Coward requested the Board members look at the PB e-mail and the draft proposal from FPL and weigh in prior to the PSC meeting. It is a solar pilot project mandated by the PSC. Com. Dzadovsky addressed a House Bill regarding solar rebates for residents. Mr. Rooney has opposed This Bill and asked for residents to contact the legislature stating it was time they started considering the Residents and not the power producers. Com. Coward addressed the House Vote that took place in 2009 regarding the support for Off Shore Drilling Of Oil in Florida. He asked the public to contact their representatives and state their opposition. Com. Craft stated he would like to know if they have changed their position after the recent problem. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________________ Chairman ______________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 6