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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 05-08-2007 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: May 8, 2007 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 10:10 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Chris Craft, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Charles Grande 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, Debra Brisson, Parks and Rec. Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Vanessa Bessey, Environmental Resources Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Marie Gouin, M & B Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, 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 May 1, 2007, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A.The Board received the results of the September 20, 2006 Audit by Berger, Toombs & Gaines. B.Resolution No. 07-173- Proclaiming May 10, 2007 as ”LUPUS DAY” IN St. Lucie County, Florida.- This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. C.Presentation of the Annual Report of the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast by Gwenda L. Thompson, President, CEO. 3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Gayle Karcharna, resident of Savanna Club, addressed the Board in opposition to the scheduling of the Lennard Road Public Hearing. She indicated the project would cause a serious impact on the community. She also requested the Board consider scheduling the public hearing after October 1, 2007 when the winter residents are here. Mr. Rick Rikinis, addressed the Board with regard to the Com Plan Amendment process and the transition area issues. He stated he would like more discussion on this issue and requested the Board consider scheduling a public workshop in the future. Com. Coward recommended this issue be placed on the agenda at a future informal Board member workshop to discuss the issue in more detail. It was the consensus of the Board to direct staff to schedule this item for discussion at an informal workshop. Mr. Jim Marquet, Savanna Club resident, addressed his concerns on the impact the Lennard Road extension would have on its elderly residents in Savanna Club and concurred that the public hearing should be scheduled when all constituents are able to be present. 1 4.CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent Agenda with item 2A (added to the approval and items C12- A,B,C deleted), and; upon roll call motion carried unanimously. 1.WARRANT LIST The Board approved Warrant List No. 31. 2.COUNTY ATTORNEY A.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. B.Capron Trails Mine- Surety Bond- The Board approved accepting the new $473,243.34 Surety Bond from Dickerson, Florida, Inc., C.Resolution No. 07-172 Extending the Local Emergency- Ban on Open Air Burning in St. Lucie County- The Board approved Resolution No. 07-172 D.Isabella Access- Agreement with Dickerson Florida, Inc., for Use as a Staging Area for SR A-1-A Improvement Project- The Board approved the proposed agreement. E.Facilities Use Agreement- Treasure coast Food Bank, Inc.- Subject to the County closing on the Sam’s Club site,- The Board approved the Facilities Use Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement. F.Florida communities Trust- Hackberry Hammock/FCT Project 05-069 FFS- Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase- Corner- Tax I.D. 3229-341-0002- 000-4- The Board approved the Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase of the corner parcel for $540,000 as shown and authorized the Chairman to execute the Agreement and directed staff to close the transaction and record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. th G.South 25 St. Roadway Widening Midway Road to Edwards Road- Temporary Construction Easement- Engler- Tax I.D. No. 2429-441-0003 - 000-9 – The Board approved accepting the Temporary Construction Easement, authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 07-178 and directed staff to record the Temporary Construction Easement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. H.Resolution No. 07-180 Urging the Florida Legislature to Oppose House Bill 7033 and House Bill 985 which privatized toll roads- The Board approved adopting Resolution No. 07-180. 3.MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET A.Budget Resolution No. 07-165 recognizing revenue from insurance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the State for hurricane related expenses- The Board approved Resolution No. 07-165 . B.Resolution No. 07-169 to establish budget for the Transportation Revenue Bonds- The Board approved Resolution No. 07-169. C.Request to approve Budget Resolution No. 07-176- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 07-176. 4.PUBLIC SAFETY A.Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity- The Board approved the renewal of All County Ambulance, Class B & F CON as per the recommendation of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. B.Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity- The Board approved the renewal of St. Lucie County Fire District for a Class A CON per the recommendation of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. 2 C.Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity- The Board approved the renewal of Port St. Lucie Volunteer Ambulance Class B CON as per the recommendation of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. D.Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - The Board approved the renewal of Community Transit Class F CON as per the recommendation of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. 5.PURCHASING A.Request Board approval of the following short listed firms and permission to conduct oral presentations to ran the short listed firms for fee and contract negotiations from RFA # 07-042 Construction Management Services Continuing Contracts. Firm List Inwood Consulting Inc. Arcadis Stanley Consultants, Inc. LBFH, Inc. TBE Group, Inc. PBS&J Keith & Schnars The Board approved the above listed short listed firms and authorized conducting oral presentations to rank the short listed firms for fee and contract negotiations from RFQ 07-042, Construction Management Services Continuing Contracts. B.Request Board approval of the following short listed firms and permission to conduct oral presentations to rank the short listed firms for fee and contract negotiations from RFQ # 07-046, Roadway Intersection Design Services Continuing Contracts. Firm List Kimley-Horn Wantman Group, Inc. Inwood Consulting, Inc. Stanley, Inc. Miller Legg Keith & Schnars Arcadis Metric Engineering Inc. H.W. Lochner, Inc. The Board approved the short listed firms and authorized conducting oral presentations to rank the short listed firms for fee and contract negotiations from RFQ 07-046. C.Rejection of proposal received from Treasure Coast Fasteners for RFP # 07- 034, Real Property Lease for 3104-3106 Industrial Avenue 3 Ft. Pierce, Fla., and permission to re-issue- The Board approved rejecting the leasing proposal received for RFP # 07-034 from Treasure Coast Fasteners because the response did not meet the requirements of the RFP and approved re- issuing the RFP after completing another appraisal. D.Rejection of all Bids for ITB # 07-022, Indian River Estates Stormwater Improvements Phase 1 Pump Station- The Board approved Rejecting all bids for ITB # 07-022 because they exceeded the project budget. E.Rejection of all Bids for ITB # 07-033 Structured Cabling system for the Clerk of the Courts Facility- The Board approved rejecting all bids for ITB # 07-033 and re-bid this project because the responsive low bid exceeded the project budget. 3 F.Fixed Asset Inventory Property Record Removal- St Lucie County BOCC departments- The Board authorized staff to remove the records from the fixed asset inventory of the BOCC. G.Fixed Asset Inventory /Sealed Bid Inventory- The Board approved removing the following fixed asset inventory from the County Fixed Asset Property Records and dispose through a sealed bid process. H.Fixed Assed Inventory Property Record Removal- St. Lucie County Health Department- The Board authorized staff to remove the attached records from the fixed asset inventory of the Board of County Commissioners. I.First Amendment to Contract C06-05-290 with Dickerson Florida and C06- 05-293 with Ranger Construction Industries- The Board approved the first amendments to the stated contracts and authorized the chairman to sign the amendments as prepared by the County Attorney. J.First Amendment to Contract C06-10-672- The Board approved the first amendments to contract C06-10-672 with Tarheel Specialities, Inc., for enhanced Swale Maintenance and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney. K.Assignment of Contract C05-06-313- from UAP Timberland LLC to UAP Distribution Inc., - The Board approved the Assignment of Contract from UAP Timberland LLC to UAP Distribution Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the assignment as prepared by the County Attorney. 6.AIRPORT Request for approval of the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 13 for Limited Design, Permitting Services and Resident Project Representative Services for the Airport West Commerce Park extending the time to complete the task from October 5, 2006 to July 31, 2007 with no change in cost- The Board approved PBS&J’s First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 13 to extend the time for this project at no additional cost and authorized the Chairman or designee to execute same. 7.GROWTH MANAGEMENT Request of Oakbridge Development LLC for final plat approval for the project to be known as Oakbridge Subdivision- The Board approved the final plat of Oakbridge Subdivision and authorized its final execution. 8.PUBLIC WORKS A.Road and Bridge Division- Allow PR # 40-4544 and PR#40-4545 to be placed in the Indian River County Auction being held on may 19, 2007 by Karlin Daniel & Associates and all funds collected be placed in the Transportation Trust Fund - The Board approved allowing PR# 40-4544 and PR# 40-4545 to be placed in the Indian River Auction being held on May 19, 2007 by Karlin Daniel & Associates and all funds collected be placed in the Transportation Trust Fund. B.Engineering Division – First Amendment to the Agreement with H.W. Lochner, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for the Four- Laning of th Midway Road from East of the Turnpike Bridge to South 25 Street. Additional design will be incorporated into the current schedule. No additional time will be necessary. The Board approved the First Amendment to the Agreement with H.W. Lochner, Inc., in the amount of $188,052.04 for additional work associated with Canal 103 related to the design for the Four 4 th Laning of Midway Road from east of the Turnpike bridge to South 25 Street and authorized the Chairman to sign. C.Engineering Division- Indian River Drive- Repair of the remaining punch list items on the South Indian River Drive Project- The Board authorized the County Administrator having authority to approve compensation to homeowners along Indian River Drive for Hubbard Construction’s South Project punch list items. 9.PARKS AND RECREATION A.Revised Equipment Request 07-152 The Board approved the revision of Equipment Request No. 07-152 for the purchase of two Funbrellas for the Paradise Park Pool, increasing the dollar amount from $6000 to $6283. B.Approval to advertise for Request for Proposals – Lawnwood Skate Park Naming Rights/Approval to see Lawnwood Skate Park element sponsorships- The Board approved the request to advertise for Lawnwood Skate Park Naming Rights proposals the Board authorized seeking Lawnwood Skate Park element sponsorships and approval of the sponsorship agreement as drafted by the County Attorney. C.Fairwinds Concession Amendment to Agreement- Julius Management Group- Contract # C02-08-161 – The Board approved the amendment to the agreement between the County and Julius Management Group/Contract # C02-08-616 as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign. 10.SOLID WASTE A.CPL Systems, Inc.- Landfill Gas Processing Systems- The Board approved the contract with CPL Systems to perform operations and maintenance services on the Landfill Gas Processing Equipment currently installed and operational at St Lucie County Solid Waste for a monthly fixed fee of $7,200 per month to process O to 15,000 million British Thermal Unit month of Landfill Gas and a monthly incentive fee of $0.17/MMBYU to process and or deliver each MMBTU/month of LFG above and beyond the initial 15,000 MMBTU/month. All Costs incurred under this contract are shared 50/50 with the existing contract between St. Lucie County and Tropicana. B.The Board approved the After the Fact emergency repair to the tipping floor by TUFCO Industrial Flooring, Inc., in the amount $89,280 and authorized the Chairman to execute the contract. C.Surplus Equipment- The Board approved taking surplus equipment off our property records and place them out for a sealed bid. 1-1996 and 1-1998 D25D Dump Trucks Property Records # 50-0553 and #50-0609, 1- 1993 D25 D Water Truck Property Record # 50-0131, 1-1991 Fuel Truck Property Record # 50-0105, 1-1997 Gator Property Record # 50-0597 and 1-1998 Gator Property Record # 50-0604. Staff also approved the transfer of the 2- D25D (PR# 50-0553 and #50-0609 dump trucks from Road and Bridge to Solid Waste. 11.INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE Approve Interlocal Agreement for Contribution/School Board/Dan McCarty Middle School- The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement for Contribution between the County and the School Board for parking area improvements at the Dan McCarty Middle School track as drafted by the School Board’s Attorney and reviewed by the County Attorney, and authorized the Chairman to sign. 5 12.CENTRAL SESRVICES A.David Brook Enterprises Inc.,- Change Order No. 11- This item was pulled. B.David Brooks Enterprises Inc., Amendment No. 2 - This item was pulled C.Edlund Dritenbas Binkley Architects Second Amendment to September 1, 2003 Agreement- This item was pulled. 13.SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Resolution No. 07-110 amending Resolution No. 06-209 by subdividing Election Precinct 22 and creating Election Precinct 66 and further by changing the polling locations for Election Precincts 25, 43, 64 and 86- The Board adopted Resolution No. 07-110 as drafted. Item 2-A Resolution No. 07-173 Proclaiming May 10, 2007 as “LUPUS DAY” in St. Lucie County, Florida - The Board approved Resolution No. 07-173. REGULAR AGENDA 5.No public hearings scheduled 6.PUBLIC WORKS Scheduling of the Lennard Road PD&E Public Hearing- Staff is requesting the Board’s guidance on the appropriate time of year to schedule the Lennard Road PD&E Public Hearing. The County Engineer gave an overview of the project and stated the following background information. “ Staff has been working on the Lennard Road Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study for several years. All of our studies are completed. They have been reviewed and approved by our partners in the Florida Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. We are permitted to finally schedule the long- awaited Public hearing wherein we will present our findings and recommendations to the public. The Public Hearing is also the appropriate forum for citizens to express their support or objections to our work effort and our project. The transcript of the Public Hearing including all comments, both written and oral, is to be forwarded to FDOT and FHWA for final review and approval. With this final approval, our FHWA/FDOT financial assistance remains intact and we receive permission to proceed to construction-level design and permitting. Board approval is also required in order to proceed with the final design effort. I anticipate that this effort will take approximately two years. Staff is requesting the Board’s guidance on when to proceed to the Lennard Road PD&E Public Hearing. Ms. Kathy Thorton, President of the Homeowners Association/Savanna Club, addressed the Board on behalf of the homeowners and stated in the past the residents have had a lot on input, however the residents would like to continue to be part of this issue and have the opportunity to express their concerns. Ms. Margaret Ubank, Savanna Club resident, addressed the Board and stated the part- time residents would like to have the opportunity to express their concerns. Mr. Jerry LeBelavo, Savanna Club questioned if the Lennard Road project was proposed to take pressure off of U.S. Highway 1. Mr. LeBelavo was informed this was the purpose of the proposed project. 6 Com. Smith stated he support moving ahead with the project as soon as possible due to the fact this project has been lingering for 6 years. He felt with 60% of the area residents present all year, this would be enough to move forward with the public hearing as soon as possible. Com. Coward stated the roadway has been in the Comp Plan prior to any residents moving into the development or the community. He has heard their views prior and disagrees with their conclusion that this roadway should not be built. He would like to see the scheduling of the public hearing move forward. Com. Lewis stated she has been familiar with the issue prior to her taking office as a County Commissioner and felt they had been talking about the issue for some time and it should move forward to a public hearing. Com. Craft stated the County has spent time, effort and dollars into the project and he too would like to move forward with the scheduling of the public hearing. It was the consensus of the Board to direct staff to move as quickly as possible and schedule the PD&E Public Hearing. 7.COUNTY ATTORNEY Letter authorizing the termination of the Lease with the Port St. Lucie Yacht Club- Consider staff recommendation to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter as drafted by the County Attorney’s office terminating the Agreement with the Port St. Lucie Yacht Club. Mr. Fred Vanvono, Attorney representing the Yacht Club members, addressed the Board and requested discussion on the public interest lease. He requested the Board defer the final decision on this issue and give the members an opportunity to discuss this issue. Mr. John (unintelligible last name) , past Commodore of the Club addressed the Board with regard to the insurance discussion held each year with staff. He does not believe the club was in violation of the agreement at any time. The County Attorney stated the county purchased the property through the Trust of Public Lands and the lease was inherited at that time by the county. Due to the fire destroying the building, he recommended moving forward and terminating the lease. Com. Craft stated he felt since it is not known whether or not the building would be rebuilt, it would be more prudent to terminate the lease. Com. Coward stated he looked forward to the day when they could reopen the facility for a broader public use out of it. At this time the County does not have the financial resources at this time to rebuild it. It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Smith recommended notifying all those who hold leases about the fire insurance requirements and obligations so that this would not happen again in the future. Com. Grande questioned the insurance funds received. The County Administrator advised the Board they had received a check from the club but it had expired. The County received it’s own check from the insurance company and they presently have $170,000. UNAGENDAD ITEM Sam’s Club - For consideration before the Board was the addendum for Board approval with regards to the closing of the property (Sams Club site) on Thursday, May 10, 2007. 7 This addendum reflects the necessary clean up of a part of the property that will be cleaned up by the seller and holds funds in escrow in case the seller does not clean up the contaminated area. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward to approve the addendum allowing the County to close on Thursday, 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 8 9