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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 04-27-2010 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: April 27, 2010 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 10:44 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Charles Grande, Chris Dzadovsky, Paula A. Lewis, Chris Craft, Doug Coward Others Present: Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Lauri Case Walden, Utilities Director, Debra Bisson, Parks and Recreation Director, Marie Gouin, OMB Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Millie Delgado- Feliciano, Deputy Clerk I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the April 20, 2010 meeting. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to approve the minutes of the meeting held April 20, 2010, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Mr. Tom Colucci, Treasure Coast Sports Commission gave a presentation. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Craig Mundt, Hutchinson Island resident and member of the North Beach Association, addressed the Board on item number 8 regarding and also item G regarding Utilities. Mr. Mundt expressed his concern with the public hearing being scheduled for June when most of the area residents are not in the area due to the fact they are seasonal residents. He also advised the Board the proposed increase in the utility rates were too high and would have an impact on the residents. He requested the Board table this item for sometime in the fall so that the residents would be able to attend the public hearing and express their concerns. At this time item G was pulled for separate vote and discussion. Com. Dzadovsky advised Mr. Mundt the County Government cannot operate on a seasonal calendar and recommended the association find a way to notify those residents of the issue. The Utilities Director advised the Board there is an equalization factor and was the reason for the public hearing being scheduled for June. She stated the island residents have been paying the lower rate for quite some time and they were at one point advised that this would be occurring this year. Com. Grande stated the idea being to make the rates fair across the Board since there were other areas involved such as Indian River Estates. The Utilities Director stated she had promised Indian River Estates they would be moving forward as planned a year ago and we are at that time and point. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation and advertise the public hearing, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky to approve the Consent Agenda with items 6B-7 and 6B-8 added and item 6-I pulled, and J to be discussed and voted on separately, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1 A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 30 The Board approved Warrant List No. 30. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Resolution No. 10-113-TVC Municipal Services Taxing Unit - Permission to Advertise The Board approved granting permission to advertise a public hearing on the proposed creation of the MSTU on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard. 2. Revocable License Agreement – River Park Homeowners Association, Inc. – Sign and Landscape in Rio Mar Drive Median The Board approved the Revocable License Agreement, authorized the Chairman to sign the Revocable License Agreement and direct River Park Homeowners Association, Inc. to record the document in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 3. Permission to Advertise – 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. The Board approved advertising proposed Ordinance No. 10-017 for public hearing on May 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 4. Request to have the Board approve the purchase of a photo ID and case management system for the SLC Drug Screening Lab. The Board approved the purchase of a photo ID and case management system for the SLC Drug Screening Lab. 5. Fort Pierce FBO, LLC - Consent to Sublease Agreement with SF Air, Inc. The Board approved the proposed sublease between Fort Pierce FBO, LLC, and SF Air, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the Consent of Master Ground Lessor. 6. 80-feet of right-of-way on St. Lucie Boulevard – Charles Fox, Mr. & Mrs. Hoines and David Chapper – SL2617 Fox Telecommunication Tower – Resolution No. 10-128 The Board approved accepting the Warranty Deed, authorized the payment of $60,885.94 subject to staff receiving the Release from Chris Caravias, authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 10-128 and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 7. ADDITION Request to have the Board terminate the contract with Human Services Associates, Inc. as the vendor for the operation of the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC). The Board approved due to funding short fall, termination of the vendor’s contract (Human Services Associates). 8. ADDITION Madison Vines, LLC - Approval of Promissory Note, Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement, Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement, and Notice of Limitation of Future Advances (Second Mortgage) The Board approved the Promissory Note, Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement, Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement, and Notice of Limitation of Future Advances (Second Mortgage) for Madison Vines, L.L.C., and authorized the Chairman to sign the documents. C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Airport Division: 2 Budget Amendment No. 10-017 The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 10-017 transferring the remaining FDOT grant funds ($83,091) and the remaining unused local match funds ($20,773) from fence lighting to security improvements, as outlined in the agenda memorandum, and authorized the Chairman to sign the document as approved by the County Attorney. D. HUMAN RESOURCES Approval of Amendment to the Contract for State Fire Control and Protection for St. Lucie County forest and wildlands. The Board approved the amendment to Contract No. 1940 dated 06/21/88 with Florida Department of Agriculture and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. E. HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Division: 1. Choose Life Request for Qualifications (RFQ) The Board approved advertising a RFQ for eligible agencies meeting the Florida Statute criteria of Section 320.08058 to receive funding from the Choose Life License Plate fund. Community Services Division: 2. Shelter Plus Care Grant The Board approved acceptance of Shelter Plus Care grant renewal, Budget Resolution No. 10-120, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Community Services Division: 3. Trip and Equipment Grant FY10/11 The Board approved applying for the FY10/11 Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Trip and Equipment Grant, approved Resolution No. 10-132, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Community Services Division: 4. Service Development Grant – US 1 Route The Board approved acceptance of the Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement for the Service Development Grant, approval of Budget Resolution No. 10-098 and subgrant agreement with Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc. and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Housing Division: 5. State Housing Initiative Partnership Program (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) Amendment The Board approved Resolution No. 10-138 amending the SHIP LHAP for FY 07/08, 08/09 and 09/10 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Housing Division: 6. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Program The Board approved acceptance of the CDBG program FFY 2008 Disaster Recovery Program Agreement; approved Budget Resolution 10-139; and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Administration: 7. Letter of Commitment for Florida Community Health Center (FCHC) Grant Application The Board approved the letter of commitment for the FCHC grant application, to amend the contract with the St. Lucie County Health Department for the required local match, should the grant be awarded, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3 F. MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1. Fixed Asset Inventory – Property Record Removal The Board approved removing fixed assets, as listed on the attached property Disposition Forms, from the capital asset inventory of various departments of St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners. 2. Amendment to Contract for the Transportation and Disposal of St. Lucie County Landfill Leachate The Board approved the first amendment to Contract No. C09-07-260 with Aqua Clean Environmental Co., Inc. extending the term through July 13, 2011, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. G. UTILITIES Permission to Advertise Public Hearing Consider staff recommendation to approve to advertise and provide notice to customers for a public hearing on June 1, 2010 to amend certain rates, fees and charges for the St. Lucie County Water & Sewer District in St. Lucie County. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. H. PUBLIC WORKS Budget Amendment BA10-016 and Equipment Request EQ10-026 The Board approved Budget Amendment BA10-016, Equipment Request EQ10-026 to purchase a vibratory compactor from RSC Equipment Rental in the amount of $1,935 and authorized the Chairman to sign the Budget Amendment as approved by the County Attorney. I. GRANTS Severe Repetitive Loss Program – Contracts The Board approved accepting and execute five Severe Repetitive Loss contracts with the Florida Department of Emergency Management, as shown in Attachment A. J. PARKS AND RECREATION Fairwinds Golf Course Greens Consider staff recommendation to declare an emergency for reasons stated, approve a Design- Build Contract with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $700,000 utilizing unspent Parks MSTU funds, approve Capital Project Summary Form CIP10-034 and Budget Amendment No. 10-019 for the reconstruction of the greens at the Fairwinds Golf Course as outlined in the agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as drafted and approved by the County Attorney. Com. Coward expressed his concern with this being declared as an “emergency” and not going through the proper bid process. The Parks and Recreation Director advised the Board the funds were tied up in the Central Services Budget and they had been working on these issues for the last 5 months. She also advised the Board this item had been discussed last year, however the funding was not available at that time and now they could utilized left over funds from the MSTU. Com. Coward stated when the idea was sold to the general public it was for regional parks not intended for the golf course. He stated he would not support these funds being utilized for that purpose. Com. Dzadovsky expressed his concern with losing the golf course if something is not done and reminded everyone the county had made a large investment in the golf course. 4 Com. Craft expressed his concern with the fact they may need to close the golf course if they do not do the necessary repairs in time for this season. Com. Coward stated he is more concerned with the process not with what needs to be done. He believes this item needs to be competitively bid. Com. Lewis advised the Board of the previous discussion held when the funds were not available and stated that now the funds have been identified and believes the golf course needs to be repaired and as much as she would like to go through the bidding process, due to the circumstances she is comfortable using the MSTU funds for the repairs. She indicated she was vaguely uncomfortable with how this is being presented, however she is comfortable with moving forward due to the circumstances. The representative for CDM, Consulting Agency for the project addressed the Board and advised them of the procedure they would be following in hiring contractors to do the job. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Nay: Coward; Aye’s: Craft, Lewis, Dzadovsky, Grande; motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no public hearings scheduled for April 27, 2010. VIII. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 10-081 – Supporting House Bill 561/Senate Bill 1222 – Extending Life Safety Retrofit to Community Associations Consider staff recommendation that the Board decide if they are in support of House Bill 561/Senate bill 1222 and if so, approve Resolution No. 10-081 as drafted. The County Attorney addressed the Board regarding this issue and advised them the bill had passed through the Senate and was now at the House level. Com. Dzadovksy stated it was never a good time to spend dollars to retrofit, however safety is the main issue. He stated since the attached letter stated it does not affect the high rises in St. Lucie County and the recommendation would not reach the legislature in time, he recommended pulling the item. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded Coward, to pull this item, 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 5