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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: January 24, 2006 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Tape: 1-2 Adjourned: 11:43 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Doug Coward, Chris Craft, Frannie Hutchinson,
Paula A. Lewis, Joseph Smith
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County
Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County
Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Mike Bowers, Utilities Director, Beth
Ryder, Community Services Director, Ed Parker, Purchasing Director, Jim David,
Mosquito Control Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Dennis Wetzel, I T Director,
Susan Kilmer, Library Director, Vanessa Bassey, Environmental Director, Larry Daum,
Tourism Manager, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1.MINUTES (1-024)
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve the minutes of the
meeting held January 17, 2006, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATION
A.The County Administrator introduced Mr. Robert Nix, the new
Growth Management Director.
B.The County Administrator presented Ms. Susan Kilmer, Library
Director, the award as Employee of the Quarter.
C.The County Administrator read upcoming events.
3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4.CONSENT AGENDA (1-275)
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the Consent
Agenda, with item C6E pulled to the regular agenda, item C2-C pulled for separate vote
and to include CA-1 in the approval, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
1.WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List No. 16.
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2.COUNTY ATTORNEY
A.Resolution No. 06-031 Extending the State of Emergency for
Hurricane Frances; and Resolution No. 06-032 Extending the State of
Emergency for Hurricane Jeanne- The Board approved Resolution
No. 06-031 and 06-032.
B.Resolution No. 06-033 Extending the State of Emergency for
Hurricane Wilma- The Board approved Resolution No. 06-033.
C.This item was pulled for separate vote.
3.PARKS AND RECREATION
A.County sponsorship of the American Legion Baseball Florida State
Tournament- The Board approved the American Legions Local Post
358’s request to waive the $750.00 field rental fee, allow tournament
sponsors to place banners at staff approved sites in the facility and
waive the County’s concession rights during the 2006 American
Legion Baseball Florida State Tournament to be held Friday, July 28
through Monday, July 31 at the Lawnwood Complex.
B.Approval of Edlund Dritenbas Binkley Architects and Associates, P.A.
Work Authorization No. 4/South County Regional Stadium Build out-
The Board approved Work Authorization No. 4 with Edlund Dritenbas
in the amount of $3,050 for the purpose of providing the County with
an option Cost Update Phase III for South County Regional Stadium
build out.
C.Change Funds- Lincoln Park & Ft. Pierce Community Centers- The
Board approved to increase the change funds at the Lincoln Park and
Ft. Pierce Community Centers to $75.00.
D.Donation of Civic Center Equipment- The Board approved donating
certain pieces of theatrical equipment to the Sunrise Theater, and
removal of property record No. 403296 spotlight, No. 403297 spotlight
from the County’s fixed asset inventory records.
E.Permission to apply Summer Program Grants- The Board approved
submittal of six grant applications to the Children’s Services Council
and the acceptance of the grants if awarded.
4.MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
A.Approval of Budget Amendment BA06-117 transferring funding to
cover General Fund purchase orders that were rolled over from fiscal
year 2005- The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 06-117.
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B.Approval of Budget Amendment BA 06-116 transferring $90,874
from General Fund Contingency to pay for the annual Fort Pierce
CRA payment- The Board approved Budget Amendment BA06-116
transferring $90,874 from General Fund Contingency to pay for the
annual Fort Pierce CRA payment.
C.Approval to waive policy and allow expenses to be allocated based on
a logical & systematic approach prepared by Engineering in order to
finalize accounting related to Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne-
The Board approved waving the grant policy and allow expenses to be
allocated based on a logical & systematic approach prepared by
Engineering in order to finalize accounting related to Hurricane
Frances and Hurricane Jeanne.
5.HUMAN RESOURCES
New position – Assistant Utilities Director - POS06-071- The Board approved the new
position of Assistant Utilities Director.
6.AIRPORT
A.Amended Florida Department of Transportation Supplemental Joint
Participation Agreement Install Security Fencing & Security System-
The Board accepted the Florida Department of Transportation
Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement for Security Fencing &
Security System enhancements with FDOT funding $352,264 and a
local match of $88,066 for a project total of $440,330.
B.Approve PBS&J Scope of Service Work Authorization # 14 Final
Design Phase II for Proposed Parallel Runway 9L/27R for an amount
not to exceed $708,930- The Board approved PBS& J scope of
services work authorization # 14 in the amount of $708,930 for the St.
Lucie County International Airport and authorized the Chairman to
sign and execute the agreement.
C.Change Order No. 1 Florida Industrial Electric Inc. Runway 9/27
Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation- The Board approved Change Order
No. 1 for the trench repair at no additional cost with an extension of
the contract time by 30 days to April 7, 2006 for Florida Industrial
Electric and authorized the Chair to execute the Change Order for the
Airport
D.Request that the Board approve Change Order # 2- Dickerson Florida
Inc., for an additional $170,625.24 increasing the cost of construction
from $4,041,007.22 to $4,211,632.46- The Board approved Change
Order # 2 for Dickerson Florida and authorized the Chair to execute
the same.
E.This item was pulled and placed on the regular agenda.
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7.PUBLIC WORKS
A.Weatherbee Road and U.S. 1 Intersection Improvements First
Amendment to Work Authorization No. 2 with Inwood Consulting
Engineers, Inc., for time extension through June 30, 2006- The Board
approved the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 2 for the
purpose of a time extension in which all work shall be completed on or
before June 30, 2006 for Weatherbee Road and U.S. 1 Intersection
improvements and authorized the Chairman to sign.
B.Lakewood Park Recreation Path Phase 4- First Amendment to Work
Authorization No. 3 with Inwood Consulting Engineers, Inc., for a
time extension through June 30, 2006- The Board approved the First
Amendment to Work Authorization No. 3 with Inwood Consulting
Engineers for the purpose of a time extension in which all work shall
be completed on or before June 30, 2006 for the Lakewood Park
Recreation Path Phase 4 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
C.Emergency Repairs to 10303 Indian River Drive- First Amendment to
the Agreement with Dickerson, Florida, Inc., to reflect the actual
contract amount of $51,934 and authorize the Chairman to sign- The
Board approved the First Amendment to the Agreement with
Dickerson, Florida and authorized the Chairman to sign.
D.Engineering Division- Approve Change Order No. 2 in the deductive
amount of ($4,252,089.45) ; accept the project; release retainage in the
amount of $334,495.30; and make final payment in the amount of
$334,495.30 to DRC Inc.- The Board approved Change Order No. 2
in the deductive amount of ($4,252,089.45) for a total contract price
of $6,955,266.55; accept the project; release retainage in the amount of
$334,495.30 and make final payment in the amount of $334,495.30 to
DRC, Inc., for the removal, hauling, temporary debris storage site
development, management, reduction and disposal of the storm debris
associated with Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. The scopes of
services provided have been finalized and finalized quantities have
been reduced. Retainage in the amount of $13,966.35 shall be
returned to Fund No. 101003-4113-599300-400 Transportation/Trust
Constitutional.
8.MEDIA RELATIONS
Purchase of a Nimlok Compact 10’ Pop Up Display with backlit top header for the total
amount of $2,463.00 – The Board approved Equipment Request No. 06-237 and transfer
of funds, and Budget Amendment No. 06-120 in the amount of $2,463.00 for the
purchase of a Nimlok Compact 10’ Pop Up Display with backlit top header.
9.PURCHASING
A.Award Bid No. 06-014- Quarterly Maintenance for High Security
Doors at Rock Road Correctional Facility- The Board approved
awarding Bid No. 06-014 to the sole bidder, Hennis Construction, for
$7,500.00 per quarter and for parts and supplies 20% above vendor
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cost, and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by
the County Attorney.
B.Permission to advertise radio announcement services for the Solid
Waste Department- The Board granted permission to advertise Radio
Announcement Services for the Solid Waste Department.
C.Second extension to Contract CO3-02-222 with Sims Wilkerson
Engineering, Inc., Contract C03-02-225 with Culpepper and
Terpening, Inc., Contract C03-02-235 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.
Contract C03-02-269 with Kimley Horne and Associates, Inc., and
Contract C03-02-244 with Keith & Schnars, for engineering services-
The Board approved the second extension to Contract C03-02-222,
C03-02-225, C03-02-235, C03-02-269 and C03-02-244 for
engineering services and authorized the Chairman to sign the
extensions as prepared by the County Attorney.
D.Second Extension to Contract C03-02-247 with Corzo, Castella,
Carballo et al, Contract C03-02-257 with Jenkins & Charland and
Contract C03-02-245 with Williams Hatfield and Stoner –The Board
approved the second extensions to Contract C03-02-247, C03-02-
257,C03-02-245 for structural engineering services and authorization
for the Chairman to sign the extensions as prepared by the County
Attorney.
10.GRANTS
Authorize an amendment to grant Contract C05-06-635 with South Florida Water
Management District to satisfy requirements of the County’s Finance Department. The
Board approved the amendment to grant Contract C05-06-635 paragraph 5 to read “ The
County shall be responsible for the balance of the contract, estimated at $252,409.” Also,
due to cost savings that have been identified, to change the total cost of the project from
$410,809 to $352,409 reducing the local match, and authorized the Chairman to execute
the contract amendment, pending County Attorney review and approval of the
amendment.
11.ADMINISTRATION
Disaster Appeal Consultant Funding- The Board approved $6,000 for disaster recovery
consulting services with Joe Myers of Disasters Strategies & Ideas Group and approved
Budget Amendment No. BA06-121.
CA-1 GRANTS
The Board authorized the expenditure of not more than $15,000 for an appraisal of
properties involved in the Heathcote Botanical Gardens Expansion Project in an amount
not to exceed $15,000 for the appraisal of the Ft. Pierce properties involved in the
Heathcote Botanical Gardens expansion project. The Board also approved the
amendment of the budget to transfer $15,000 from Contingency (Account 001-9910-
599100-800 to Heathcote Botanical Account 001-1900-582029-100.
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RA-1 ADMINISTRATION (1-509)
Airport Runway Closure during the Wings N Wheels event to be held this year- Staff
requested Board direction in resolving the issue of Airport runway closure time during
the Wings N Wheels event to be held this year and policy direction in hosting future
events.
Col. Allen Weirman, Chairman of the show addressed the Board and stated there was
never a 3 hour agreement as the set the amount of hours the runway would be closed.
Mr. Houck, Ft. Pierce Jet Center located at the airport, addressed the Board in opposition
to the extended requested hours. He stated this was his busiest time and extended hours
would mean a loss of revenue for his company.
Mr. Weierman stated he had attempted to negotiate the losses but has not succeeded . He
advised the Board the total hours of closure are to be 11 hours over a 3 day period.
Com. Coward stated since the Airport is publicly funded, he felt this event was a way to
give back to the public something for their investment.
Com. Hutchinson requested accurate records be kept for the Board to review next year
before the event takes place.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve the Airport runway
closure times requested, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
C2-C Permission to advertise Resolution No. 06-038 extending the tine period for the
postponement of processing applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendment or
Development Orders.
Com. Hutchinson advised the Board she would not vote in favor of the advertising due to
the fact she was not in favor of the gap ordinance.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve the advertising of
Resolution No. 06-038, and; upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Nay: Hutchinson,
Aye’s: Smith, Lewis, Craft, Coward, motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1.
REGULAR AGENDA (1-442)
5.COUNTY ATTORNEY
Petition for Abandonment- Abandon 60 feet of a deeded portion of a right of way known
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as S. 7 Street- Resolution No. 05-425 – Consider staff recommendation to continue.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Craft, to continue this public
hearing on February 21, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, and;
upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
6.COUNTY ATTORNEY
Petition for Abandonment – Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lewis- Abandon 6’ utility easement-
Resolution No. 06-034- Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 06-
034, record Resolution No. 06-034 in the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff recommendation,
and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
7.GROWTH MANAGEMENT (1-2201)
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Approval of a grant for Ft. Pierce Fire Minor League Football Team in the amount of
$4,000.00 - Consider staff recommendation to approve funding the grant for the $4,000
dollar balance for this year to determine if this opportunity can develop into a large event
for the community. The television may be a valuable advertisement for the area’s
tourism growth. Staff recommends approval of the grant for $4,000.
It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
8.COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-2345)
Interlocal Agreement with the Ft. Pierce Redevelopment Agency- Expansion of County
Parking Garage- Consider staff recommendation to approve the interlocal agreement and
authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve the interlocal
agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement.
9.COUNTY ATTORNEY (1-2633)
Vesting of Multi Phase Site Plans- Staff requested direction from the Board.
Com. Craft stated he believes we should not have anything in our books 18 years old that
is inactive.
Com. Hutchinson stated she was not in favor of going back to those who have already
been in existence and felt these changes should pertain to new developments.
The County Attorney stated this was the safest course for the Board to identify those
going forward . If they start dealing with past plans, they need to be very careful and do
an analysis of those who exist and need to notify them and give them a period of time to
build or lose if this is what they want to do. His intention is to make this perspective
from when the Board adopts it.
Com. Coward stated he concurred with Com. Craft’s goal, however he was not prepared
today to get into the details.
Com. Craft requested a list of those still pending and the number of trips they are tying up
the roadways.
This issue will be coming back before the Board. No action required.
10.CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Cultural Affairs Board Vacancy- Consider staff recommendation to select one appointee
from the candidate applications submitted to fill the vacancy. There were four
candidates.
Upon tally of the vote, Naga was appointed to the Cultural Affairs Council.
11.COMMUNITY SERVICES (1-3373)
Request the Board approve the distribution of up to $2,000,000 to a 136 until affordable
housing development by American Realty Development, LLC and up to $2,000,000 to a
93 unit affordable housing development by Wexler Development, LLC- Consider staff
recommendation to approve the expenditure of HHR funds to American Realty
Development, LLC and Wexler Development, LLC and authorize the Chairman to sign
all necessary documents.
Mr. John Franklin, Housing Manager, SHIP Administrator, addressed the Board on this
item.
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Com. Smith commented on the architectural of the buildings and stated he felt they
looked like blocks.
Mr. Franklin stated they were still working with the developers on the aesthetics of the
buildings.
Com. Coward concurred with Com. Smith’s comments on the architectural look of the
buildings.
Com. Lewis commented on a possible partnership with the City of Ft. Pierce and various
joint efforts with the housing monies received by all entities.
The Community Services Director advised the Board they have met at the staff level with
the other two entities. At the staff level they are supportive of the projects, however there
is a timetable they must meet. The other entities also would need to present this item to
their Boards for approval.
Com. Smith commented on possibly encouraging renters to become homeowners.
The developer stated they are presently working on this issue.
Com. Hutchinson stated she wished to remind the developers these projects must meet
the standards the county has set forth and are trying to promote both architectural and
environmental.
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff recommendation,
and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
C6.E AIRPORT (2-1124)
Request that the Board advertise for public hearing to consider the participation of the
County Road and Bridge Division in the construction of the Airport West Commerce
Park for an amount exceeding $250,000.
Com. Craft commented about what he felt would be a viable link (swing road to make a
connection on Taylor Dairy) they could create a parallel corridor to Kings Highway
which would encourage people to use it.
Com. Hutchinson stated she would entertain the idea if it was more of a phase II concept.
This was competitive economic grant and was very hard to come by. It is her
understanding the developer he had spoken with his project has not been approved by the
Board as yet.
Com. Smith stated his concern was he needed to know how quick it could be done and
what impact it would have on the Airport Master Plan as it is presently designed. He
requested information from the airport staff as to how this may affect county in the
future.
Com. Lewis stated she would like to move forward to advertise and agrees with the idea
of searching for alternate routes.
Com. Coward stated he too was in favor of looking for alternative corridors in the area
and he would like to move forward with design to achieve both goals.
Com. Craft stated he was recommending they use an entrance from Taylor Dairy Road to
gain access to parcels 1,2 and 3, 6,7,8, 4 and 5 and gain access to parcel 9 from Kings
Highway.
Com. Coward stated he was sure he would agree with his recommendation and felt what
he was hearing was moving ahead with the plan but also add to that.
Com. Craft stated he would like to improve capacity and get some traffic off of Kings
Highway.
Com. Coward stated the broader goal has merit, but there are questions which need
answers and he does not want to put the present project on hold.
Com. Hutchinson stated she would like to see facts and numbers before deciding.
Com. Craft stated he would like to see access from Kings Highway and access parcels 1-
8 through Taylor Dairy Road. He stated they cannot go vertical on the property and need
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to find a way to meet concurrency. He asked if staff could ask the State and/or the
Federal Government to extend the grant.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to direct staff to look at the
broader goal as presented by Com. Craft, and also approved staff recommendation; and,
upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
Com. Smith requested staff move forward aggressively and report back to the Board.
Com. Hutchinson requested staff also review the economic grant.
UNAGENDAD
Com. Lewis requested the Board ratify her appointment of Sandra Jackson to the Code
Enforcement Board.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith 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.
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Chairman
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Clerk of Circuit Court
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