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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: April 24, 2007 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Adjourned: 11:47 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Chris Craft, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Charles
Grande, Doug Coward
Others Present: Ray Wazny, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County
Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Debra Brisson, Parks and Rec. Director,
Neil Appel. Purchasing Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Marie Gouin, M & B
Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Mike Pawley, County Engineer, Millie
Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1.MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the
meeting held April 17, 2007, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A.FAU Hometown Tours Presentation – this item was pulled.
B.Resolution No. 07-163- Proclaiming April 22, 2007 through April 28, 2007 as
“County Government Week” in St. Lucie County, Florida.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve Resolution No. 07-
163, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
C.Resolution No. 07-116- Proclaiming April 23, 2007 through April 29, 2007 as
“The Third Annual Zora Fest Caribbean Celebration and further designating
Saturday April 28, 2007 as Zora Neale Hurston Day In St. Lucie County,
Florida.
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 07-
116, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
D.Resolution No. 07-159 Proclaiming April 26, 2007 as “Confederate Memorial
Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida.
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve Resolution No. 07-
159, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
E.Resolution No. 07-151 Proclaiming May 13, 2007 through May 19, 2007 as
“Law Enforcement Week” and designating May 15 2007 as “Law
Enforcement Memorial Day” St. Lucie County, Florida.
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No.
07-151, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
F.Resolution No. 07-160- Proclaiming May 6, 2007 through May 12, 2007 as
“St. Lucie County Correction Officer’s Week” in St. Lucie County, Florida.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No.
07-160, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
G.Resolution No. 07-150 Proclaiming May 6, 2007 through May 12, 2007 as
“Humane Society of St. Lucie county’s Be Kind to Animals Week”.
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It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07-
150, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
H.The Assistant County Administrator announced the Employee of the Quarter –
Missy Stiadle from Administration.
The Assistant County Administrator announced the Employee of the Year-
Ron Roberts from Solid Waste.
I.The Criminal Justice Coordinator presented a Team Update.
3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4.CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande to approve the Consent
Agenda with item C2-C pulled and the language change as requested on item C2-D, and;
upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
1.WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List No. 29.
2.COUNTY ATTORNEY
A.Resolution No. 07-149- Extending State of Local Emergency Ban on Open
Air Burning in St. Lucie County- The Board approved Resolution No. 07-
149.
B.Extension of Declaration of State of Local Emergency- Indian River Drive-
The Board approved the Declaration and authorized the Public Safety Director
to sign the Declaration.
C.This item was pulled.
D.B & E Houck Enterprises Inc., The Board approved the Ground Lessor
Consent and Estoppel Certificate in conjunction with sale to Volo Holdings
Fort Pierce, LLC and authorized the chairman to execute the documents to
include the language change as requested.
E.Resolution No. 07-145 – The Board approved Resolution No. 07-145 a
resolution urging the Florida Legislature to Defeat Legislation that would
Preempt Local Regulation of Wetlands.
3.PARKS AND RECREATION
A.Equipment Request No. 07-324 The Board approved Equipment Request No.
07-324 for the purchase of two computers in the amount of $2,600 for the new
Lakewood Park Regional Park Pool.
B.Review Camping Fees and Policies – Resolution No. 07-099- The Board
approved Resolution No. 07-099 amending the rates and policies of the
Savannas Recreation Area.
C.Equipment Request No. 07-327- The Board approved Equipment Request No.
07-327 for purchase of a replacement ice machine in the amount of $1,999
for the Lawnwood Sports Complex baseball concessions stand.
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D.Recreation Software Contract- The Board approved the contract with Active
Network, Inc., for a recreation software system for the Parks and Recreation
Department including sole source designation and authorized the Chairman to
sign the contract as approved by the County Attorney.
4.SOLID WASTE
Approval of EQ 07-331- The Board approved the purchase of 3 Dell desktop computer
with monitors for a total cost of $4,631.40. and approved EQ07-331.
5.PUBLIC WORKS
A.Taylor Creek/C25 Dredging Restoration Project Phase 3. The Board
approved Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 3 with Dredging and
Marine Consultants for Phase 3 Shoreline Stabilization Permitting Fees in the
amount of $7725. .
B.Agreement with Inwood Consulting Engineers for additional professional
engineering services regarding a signal warrant study to be performed at
Angle Road Sidewalk Project.- The Board authorize the Chairman to sign the
First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 5 with Inwood Consulting
Engineers in the amount of $110,295.00 for the additional professional
engineering services regarding a signal warrant study to be performed at
Angle Road and Avenue Q for the Angle Road Sidewalk Project.
C.Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C06-11-782 for the grant project entitled
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South 26 Street Area Improvements to Ric-Man International, Inc.- The
Board approved Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C06-11-782 in the
amount of $18,884.10 for a total contract price of $2,404,931.10 to Ric Man
International Inc., for additional construction services pertaining to canal bank
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and side slope stabilization for the S. 26 St area improvements project.
6.ADMINISTRATION
A.Citizens Budget Development Committee- The Board ratified Commissioner
Smith’s appointment of Michael L. McKinnon Jr., to the Citizens Budget
Development Committee.
B.Building Association Notification Policy No.07-01 - The Board approved
Policy No. 07-01.
7.PURCHASING
A.Permission to negotiate fees with firms in order of numerical ranking from RFQ
No.07-028- The Board approved to negotiate fees with firms in order of
numerical ranking from RFQ No.07-028 Treasure Coast Education and Research
Development Authority Park Masterplan and if negotiations are successful, to
award the contract to the successful firm to create the Masterplan and authorized
the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney.
B.Permission to advertise and issue an RFQ for an operator for the Central Florida
Foreign Trade Zone# 218- The Board approved advertising and issuing an RFQ
for an operator for the Central Florida Foreign Trade Zone # 218.
C.Award of RFP No. 07-038- Hazardous Household Waste Collection- Solid Waste
Department- The Board approved awarding RFP No. 07-038 Hazardous
Household Waste collection- Solid Waste Department- The Selection Committee
recommended to the top ranked proposer, Clean Harbors Environmental Services,
Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County
Attorney.
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D.Rejection of all Bids for ITB # 07-054 llous Ellis Park Splash Park-The Board
approve rejecting all bids Received for Bid No. 07-054 because they exceeded the
project budget.
E.Permission to advertise a Request for Proposals for Surfing Businesses to provide
surging lessons on County Beaches- The Board approved advertising an RFP for
surfing businesses to provide surfing lesions on County Beaches.
8.PUBLIC SAFETY
Request to approve the agreement between Sprint/Nextel and St. Lucie County for the
800 MHz re-banding - The Board approved the agreement and authorized the Chairman
to sign .
9.GRANTS
A.The Board approved the submittal of a grant application to the US Department
of Transportation, Office of Aviation Assistance, Small Community Air
Service Development program for funding not to exceed $500,000 to conduct
a study to determine the feasibility of St. Lucie County attracting and
supporting commercial air service, including community and business surveys
and a marketing design.
B.`The board authorized the submittal of a grant application, and resolution 07-
155 to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida
Boating Improvement Program for funding to design, permit and renovate the
Summerlin Boat Dock. The match of $50,000 to be proposed in the 2007-
2008 budget acceptance of the grant if funding is awarded.
C.The Board authorized the submittal of a Transportation Enhancement grant
application to the Florida Department of Transportation for FY 2010/2011
funds for $400,000 Transportation Enhancement Application to the Florida
Department of Transportation to facilitate the construction of a sidewalk along
Angle Road, and approved Resolution No. 07-157 indicting Board support.
D.The Board authorized the submittal of a grant application for the HBOI
project and the acceptance of the grant if it is awarded. The Board also
approved increasing the acreage that potentially can be acquired from HBOI
from 253 acres to 259 acres.
10.AIRPORT
The Board approved the PBS&J Work Authorization for preliminary design services for
the Taylor Dairy Road connection to Kings Highway, for a lump sum amount of
$496,863 and authorized the Chairman or designee to execute the same.
11.CENTRAL SERVICES
The Board approved the purchase of HP Designjet 820 MFP 820 Scanner at a cost of
$21,603.00 –and approved Equipment Request CSEQ07-326.
12.COMMUNITY SERVICES
A.Resolution No. 07-142 to adopt St. Lucie Local Housing Assistance Plan for
Fiscal Years 2007-2008, 2008-2009,2009-2010, State Housing Initiative
Partnership program- The Board approved Resolution No.07-142.
B.The Board authorized the submission of a grant application to the US
Department of Health and Human Services requesting an amount no to exceed
$50,000 to further a program to provide capacity building collaborations that
create or expand asset formation and financial literacy service among low
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income households, accept the grant if awarded and authorized the Chairman
to sign all necessary documents.
13.UTILITIES
A.The Board approved the Release of Retainage and Final Payment Application
for Interstate Engineering Corp., for construction services related to the South
Hutchinson Island Water Reclamation Biofilter Odor Control System project
in the amount of $28,524.90.
B.St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report
Fiscal Year 2004/2005- The Board approved the adoption of Resolution No.
07-152 ratifying and accepting Fiscal Year 2004/2005 St. Lucie County Water
and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report.
C.St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report for
Fiscal Year 2005/2006- The Board approved the adoption of Resolution No.
07-153 ratifying and accepting Fiscal Year 2005/2006 St. Lucie County Water
and Sewer District Annual Comprehensive Report.
14.MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Resolutions 07-161 and 07-162 to correct grant fund and to establish budget for South
Causeway Park from the Ft. Pie4rce Redevelopment Agency, respectively- The Board
approved Resolution No. 07-161 to change the fund number from 310206 to 310806 and
resolution 07-162 to establish the budget from the Ft. Pierce Redevelopment Agency for
Fiscal Year 2007.
15.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
The Board approved the agreement to provide certain voluntee4r service at Paleo
Hammock and Pinelands Preserves.
UNAGENDAD
Com. Craft requested the Board ratify his appointment of Gabriella Clayson to the
Recreation Advisory Board- The Board ratified Com. Craft’s appointment/
REGULAR AGENDA
5.A No public hearings scheduled
6. ADMINISTRATION
Budget Amendment No. 07-056 Equipment Request No. 07-329 and request for the
Board to approve funding of $9,418.and transferring $9,418 from the General Fund
Contingency to the Machinery and Equipment account noted and approved Equipment
Request No. 07-329 for the implementation of Phase 1 of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s
Department Security Improvement Plan for Administration .
Com. Grande stated he could not see spending taxpayer money for this security and the
fact it would also provide limited access to the residents.
It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Aye’s : Coward, Smith,
Lewis, Craft; nay’s: Grande; motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1.
7.ADMINISTRATION
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Recreation Advisory Board- At large vacancy- Consider staff recommendation that the
Board vote and appoint one at large member from the application submitted to fill the
vacancy.
Upon tally of the vote, Mr. Rick Gosser was appointed to the Board.
8.COUNTY ATTORNEY
Trauma Care MSTU Staff recommends that the Board:
1.Determine whether to adopt Resolution No. 07-094 directing the Supervisor
of Elections to place the question of creating a County-wide MSTU for trauma
care services on the June 26, 2007 special election ballot, subject to receipt of
a signed agreement from Lawnwood agreeing to pay all of the costs of the
June 26, 200 special election.
2.Determine whether to authorize staff to advertise a public hearing on whether
to adopt Resolution No. 07-093 for a special meeting on Wednesday, June 27,
2007 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the item may be heard.
Mr. Bill Hammer, Reserve resident, addressed the Board regarding an issue in the Port St.
Lucie News. He stated the timing for this referendum was all wrong and submitted his
comments for the record.
Dr. Bobbi Conti area Physician addressed the Board and gave a power point presentation
and a historical background on healthcare issues.
Mr. Peterson, area resident, addressed the Board and asked what would the area do if we
had such an incident as the Virginia Tech shooting.
Ms. Stacy (unintelligible last name) representing the Realtors Association of St. Lucie
County, addressed the Board in favor of Resolution No. 07-094.
Mr. Randall Jones, PGA resident and member of the Board of Trustees for Lawnwood
Hospital, addressed the Board with the positive aspects of the center for the area.
Mr. Vernon Smith, 3150 A-1-A resident addressed the need for improved medical care
and this center would provide this service.
Mr. Larry Lee, Port St. Lucie resident, addressed the Board in favor of the referendum
and felt the people should have the opportunity to make the decision.
Ms. Susie Caron, 8500 Indrio Road, addressed the Board and stated her concerns with the
affordability of the additional taxes to the general public. She felt there were many
families who could not afford an additional tax.
Mr. Mark Boston, area resident, addressed the Board and stated he would like to see the
taxpayers vote on the issue, however he is not in favor of the trauma center personally at
this time, he felt it would not have the capability to keep it open.
Mr. John Noble, Nettles Island resident, addressed the Board in opposition to the
taxpayers paying for this center. He felt the hospital should pay for their own expansion.
Ms. Pam Hammer, Reserve resident, addressed the Board and questioned who would be
paying for those who do not have insurance. She suggested not having the referendum
until more residents were in the area and asked it be moved to the general election in
2008.
Ms. Judy Culpepper, Port St. Lucie resident and Lawnwood Board of Trustees Member,
addressed the Board and stated as a resident, she would lie to have a voice in the matter
and asked the Board to move forward.
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BOARD COMMENTS
Com. Smith stated the voters need to exercise their right to vote no matter when the
referendum is held and stated his support for the referendum in June of 2007.
Com. Grande stated the taxpayers support should be the last resort to the funding of this
center. They should exhaust every other source of funding alternatives before coming to
the taxpayer. He stated placing a question like this on a separate ballot may be rushing to
judgment. He felt it should be combined with the state election if the state chooses to
have one with regards to the property tax issue. He will not support a special election.
Com. Lewis stated she felt the voters in the area have the intelligence to find out
information on this issue to make their decision. If she were to be asked on a personal
level she would not want this special election, however, she will place it in the hands of
the voters.
Com. Coward stated he understood he was not being asked to disapprove a goal. He
believes the Board has additional responsibility and this is the integrity of the process and
the question is has this issue been properly scrutinized and has the public been educated
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enough on this issue. He felt June 26 will only bring out a minority of voters and it
being placed on the ballot at the general election would give the majority a voice. He
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supports the voters deciding the outcome but, not on June 26.
Com. Graft stated he had asked a state representative if there was any finding mechanism
available to fund this type of a project. The representative advised him they could not
find such a mechanism. Com. Craft stated the hospital had received a one time extension
of 18 months and he could deny this moving forward.
Com. Grande expressed his concern with the other counties not participating and felt they
should also incur the expense since they would be utilizing the facility.
Com. Craft stated he had contact with the other counties and each one stated they would
support the center if it was located in their county .
Com. Coward stated they should be trying to maximize voter turn out by having it on the
general election ballot..
The County Attorney recommended on item number 2, the approval be made contingent
on the approval of the interlocals by both cities and St. Lucie Village.
Com. Craft also recommended section 2.02 (b) should be revised by removing the term
“capital” and stating the funds should be used soley for staffing purposes.
It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07-
094 with the changes as recommended by the County Attorney and Com. Craft, and also
to authorize staff to schedule the public hearing for June 27, 2007 as 6:00p.m., and; upon
roll call, the vote was as follows: Nay. Coward, Grande; Aye’s: Lewis, Smith, Craft,
motion carried by a vote of 3 to 2.
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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