HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 07-24-2007
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: July 24, 2007 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Adjourned: 11:20 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Chris Craft, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Doug
Coward, Charles Grande
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County
Attorney, Don West, Public Works director, Michael Brillhart, Strategic/Economic
Devel. Director, Debra Brisson, Parks and Rec. Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director,
Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Diana
Lewis, Airport Director, Leo Cordeiro, Solid Waste Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano,
Deputy Clerk
1.MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the
meetings held June 27, 2007 and July 3, 2007, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A.The County Administrator presented Beth Ryder, Community Services
Director the 2007 William R. Sutton Memorial Special Service Award.
B.The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ed Fry made a presentation on the Collection
Court/Collection Agency results after the first year.
3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Jonathan Ferguson, addressed the Board on item 13 and asked for clarification on
who will have the final say when it comes to the TVC and if a project meets it. He asked
if it would be county staff or Regional Planning Council staff. He recommended county
staff have the final say and have it noted in the scope of work and the division of duties
as it goes through the review process. He expressed concern with the application fees for
a non-TVC project, for example a 400 acre parcel would have a $100,000 application fee
along with a $15,000 fee for cost and also should the county need to hire experts to be
paid by the applicant. He believes the fees should be reconsidered due to the fact he felt
they were unreasonable.
Mr. Babcock, developer in the area also addressed item 13. He stated he believed there
needed to be a basis for the fees and the service being provided for such a cost. He felt
there needed to be accountability. He would also like to understand the re-submittal fees.
Mr. Scott Morton, Colter Properties, addressed the Board on item 13 and questioned the
vagueness of some of the fees and asked how the DRI’s would be treated. H expressed
concern with the interpretation of the fees and the costs.
Mr. David Blanco, Plantation Acres, addressed the Board with regard to his project that
has been in the pipeline for 2 years or more. He asked how this would apply to case like
his that has been around for a while.
Ms. Carol Woods, Planning Manager for TVC stated she did not expect him to pay any of
these fees.
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4.CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent
Agenda with items C2J, .C3B and C7B pulled, items CA-1,CA-2,CA-3 added and; upon
roll call, motion carried unanimously.
1.WARRANTS
The Board approved Warrant List No. 40, 41 and 42.
2.COUNTY ATTORNEY
A.Port St. LucieYacht Club Lease - The Board approved the proposed resolution.
B.Facilities Use Agreement- Salvation Army- The Board approved the proposed
Facilities Use Agreement with the Salvation Army and authorized the chairman to
sign the agreement.
C.Deputy Sheriff’s Blanket Bond- The Board authorized the Chairman to execute
the Bond.
D.Ordinance No 07-041- Permission to Advertise- The Board granted permission to
advertise Ordinance No. 07-041.
E.Boundary Changes for Tradition Community Development District No. 1 and
Tradition Community Development District No. 2- The Board approved
advertising Ordinance No. 07-042 and Ordinance Ni, 07-043.
F.Treasure Coast Victory Children’s Home Inc.,- The Board approved the
settlement offer for March 24, 2006 incident during the Wings N Wheels Air
Show at the St. Lucie County Airport and authorized signing the Property
Damage Release.
G.Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Park- The Board approved
the proposed agreement with Wallace, Roberts & Todd LLC for preparation of
the Master Plan (RFQ# 07-028) and authorized the Chairman to sign.
H.Bear Point Mitigation Bank- Credit Reservation Agreement with L-D Real Estate
Partnership- The Board approved the proposed Bear Point Mitigation Bank
Credit Agreement upon receipt of the signed originals from the developer.
I.Bear Point Mitigation Bank- Credit Reservation Agreement with Schoolhouse
Partners, LLC- The Board approved the Bear Point Mitigation Bank Credit
Reservation Agreement with the Schoolhouse Partners LLC and authorized the
Chairman to sign the Agreement upon receipt of the signed originals from the
developer.
J.This item was pulled.
K.Chuck’s Seafood Restaurant Inc.- The Board approved the revised renovation
plans for Chuck’s Seafood Restaurant Inc., subject to approval by the City of Ft.
Pierce.
L.Facilities Use Agreement- Real Stone & Granite- The Board approved the
proposed Facilities Use Agreement with Real Stone & Granite Inc., and
authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement.
3.PARKS AND RECREATION
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A.Request Board approved to apply for grant funding- The Board approved
applying for $2,635 in funding from the St. Lucie County Children’s Services
Council to cover the cost of swimming lessons for 85 children in the Twenty
First Century Learning Center program and authorize the Chairman to sign the
agreement.
B.Repeal Resolution No. 06-020 Sports Policy/Approval of Resolution No. 07-
222 Establishing Parks & Recreation Department Youth Sports “Provider”
Policy- This item was pulled Com. Coward requested background
information as well as the minutes from the advisory Board.
C.Request for change fund for Lakewood Park Regional Park- The Board
approved a change fund for a new Lakewood Park Regional Park in the
amount of $50. for the Recreation Division/Sports and Athletics office.
D.Permission to submit a DEP Environmental Resource Application-Floating
Dock- 5Year Permit – Harbour Pointe Approve Budget Amendment No. 07-
066- The Board approved the request to submit a DEP application for
Environmental Resources -5 Year Temporary Floating Dock Permit for 5
events/yr. At Harbour Pointe as prepared by the County Attorney. The Board
authorized the St. Lucie County Tourist Development to pay the initial
$500.00 permit fee and approved the use of an amount not to exceed $2,000.
from General Contingency Fund for any additional fees as determined by the
DEP and authorized the Chairman to sign and approved Budget Amendment
No. 07-066.
E.Asbestos sidings removal and replacement at Parks Division- Will Fee Road
Compound- Budget Amendment No. BA07-070- The Board approved
Budget Amendment BA07-070 and awarded the contract to AWM
Construction Inc., in the amount of $38,595.00 and authorized the Chairman
to sign.
F.Tradition Field Minor League Complex Air Conditioning Replacement Bid
No. 07-070- The Board approved awarding the contract to S & S Air
Conditioning Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $81,845.00
and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as drafted by the County
Attorney’s office.
G.Waiver of Fees Request/Boys and Girls Club SLC/Museum Pointe Park/South
Causeway- The Board approved the waiver of rental fees in the amount of
$800 for the Boys and Girls Club Unity Festival being held at Museum Pointe
Park on March 15, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. approved the closure of
the Museum Pointe Park and the Historical Museum parking lot to the general
public from 8:00 am. -6:00 p.m. on March 15, 2008 and approve the sale of
alcoholic beverages at the event.
H.Request Board approval - The Board approved Harry Jean’s request to
serve/sell alcohol at the Lincoln Park Community Center during the August 4,
2007 wedding reception that he will be hosting.
4.PUBLIC WORKS
A.Acceptance of Budget Resolution No. 07-216 - The Board approved Budget
Resolution No. 07-216 in the amount of $155,736.00 from FDOT for project
at intersection of Indrio Road and US# 1.
B.Second Amendment to Consultant Agreement with Thomas Lucido &
Associates- Ten Mile Creek-Gordy Road Recreation Area-Phase 1
Construction to extend the time of performance schedule to April 30, 2008-
The Board approved the Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement
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with Thomas Lucido to extend the time of performance schedule to April 30,
2008 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
C.Solid Waste Initial Assessment Resolution No. 07-220- Request Permission to
Advertise Public Hearing- The Board adopted Resolution No. 07-220 a Solid
Waste Initial Assessment Resolution and granted permission to advertise a
public hearing on September 11, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter as it may
be heard.
5.HUMAN RESOURCES
A.Prison Health Services Inmate Health Aggregate Cap & Psychotropic Drug
Invoices- The Board approved payment of PHS Invoices in the amount of
$865,080.62 per contract agreement and approved Budget Amendment
BA07-067.
B.Inmate Medical Expenses- Barrington Levy-$11,064.00- The Board
approved payment of CJ Critical Care invoice in the amount of $11,064.00.
C.Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance- The Board approved the
proposed STD/LTD program changes.
6.PURCHASING
A.First Amendment to Contract C06-08-409 with Port Consolidated Inc., for the
purchase of diesel, gasoline, hearing and emergency generator fuel- The
Board approved the First Amendment to Contract C06-08-409 with Port
Consolidated and authorized the Chairman to execute the Amendment as
prepared by the County Attorney.
B.Fourth Amendment to Contract C03-09-548- with Tri Brothers Tree &
Landscaping which extend the contract through July for removal of trees, tree
stumps and tree trimming- The Board approved the Fourth Amendment to
Contract C03-09-548 with Tri Brothers Tree & Landscaping which extends
the contract through and including July 31, 2008 and authorized the Chairman
to sign the Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
C.Approval to negotiate fees- The Board approved staff negotiating fees with
the engineering firms in order of numerical ranking from RFQ 07-046
Roadway and Intersection Design Continuing Contracts, and if negotiations
are successful, award contracts to the following firms and authorize the
Chairman to sign
Inwood – Oveido, Fl
Kimley Horn – Port St. Lucie, Fl.
Miller Legg- Port St. Lucie, Fl.
H.W. Lochner- Orlando, Fl.
Metric Engineering- West Palm Beach, Fl.
Arcadis
Stanley
Wantman Group
Keith & Schnars
LBF&H
CH2M Hill
Reynolds, Smith & Hill
Creech
Captec
Tindale Oliver
C3TS
The Corradino Group
C & T
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D.First Amendment to Contract C06-08-426 with DiLoreto & Sons for coffee
vending machine services- The Board approved the First Amendment to
Contract C06-08-426 with DiLoreto & Sons for coffee vending services a
wholly owned subsidiary of Pepsi Americas and granted permission for the
Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
E.Fourth Amendment to Contract C03-09-681 with Gerelcom- The Board
approved the Fourth Amendment to Contract C03-09-681 with Gerelcom for
installation of premise distribution wiring system at an hourly rate and extends
the contract term through and including September 30, 2008 and authorized
the Chairman signing the extension as prepared by the County Attorney.
F.Second extension to contract C03-10-625 with Signal Connection, Inc- The
Board approved the second extension to Contract C03-10-625 with Signal
Connections Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the extension as
prepared by the County Attorney.
G.Second Amendment to Contract C04-09-424 with Treasure Coast Lawns for
St. James Drive mowing services- The Board approved the second
amendment and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared
by the County Attorney.
H.Second Amendment to Contract C04-08-425 with Florida Rock Industries,
Inc., for the purchase of Coquina Base Rock P2 for use on County roads for
wet hole repair- The Board approved the Second Amendment to Contract
C04-025 with Florida Rock Industries and authorized the Chairman to sign the
amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
I.Permission to negotiate fees- The Board approved negotiating fees with
engineering firms in order of numerical ranking for RFQ 07-047 Geotechnical
Engineering and Construction Testing Services and if negotiations are
successful award contract to the following firms:
Dunkelberger Engineering
Ardaman & Associates
Nodarse
PSI
Tierra
And authorized the Chairman to sign the contracts as prepared by the County
Attorney.
J.Second Amendment to Contract C05-09-470 with Sims Wilkerson
Engineering, Inc. for the engineering of a suitable ventilation system at the St.
Lucie County Fairgrounds Adams Equestrian Arena- The Board approved the
second amendment which extends the contract term through August 31, 2007
and authorized the Chairman to sign.
K.Request for Board approval of the short listed firms- The Board approved the
following short listed firms and authorized conducting oral presentations to
rank the short listed firms for fee and contract negotiations from RFQ 07-063,
South Jenkins Road Bridge over 10 mile creek:
Infrastructure Engineers, Inc.
H.W. Lochner, Inc.
Kimley-Horn
Stanley Consultants, Inc.
Keith & Schnars, P.A.
L.Request Board approval to advertise- The Board approved advertising an
Invitation to Bid for interior and exterior car wash services.
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M.First Amendment to Contract No. C06-05-286 with Tri County Towing and
Recovery for County towing services- The Board approved the First
Amendment to Contract No. C06-05-286 with Tri County Towing and
Recovery for towing services and authorized the Chairman to sign the
amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
N.Second Amendment to Contract C06-10-585 with Interstate Express Inc., for
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courier services for the 19 District Court System- The Board approved the
second amendment to contract C06-10-585 with Interstate Express to exercise
the first renewal option, accept the contract’s 3% increase and authorized the
Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
O.Request Board approval to advertise an Invitation to Bid- The Board
approved advertising an Invitation to Bid for aquatic weed control services.
P.Request Board approval to advertise an Invitation for Bid- The Board
approved advertising an Invitation to Bid for analytical laboratory services.
Q.Request Board approval to advertise an Invitation to Bid- The board approved
advertising an Invitation to Bid for the purchase and removal of baled
cardboard.
R.Request Board approval to advertise a Request for Proposals for Phase 1 and
Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments- The Board approved the request to
advertise a Request for Proposals for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site
Assessments.
S.Request Board approval to advertise a Request for Proposals – The Board
approved the request to advertise a Request for Proposals for Code
Compliance for Permitting and IVR Replacement.
T.Request for Board approval to negotiate fees with engineering firms in order
of numerical ranking from RFQ # 07-044 Stormwater Management Design &
Permitting Services and if negotiations are successful, award continuing
contracts to the following firms :
Inwood
Bowyer-Singleton
Creech
Greenhorne & O’Mara
Miller Legg
Jones Edmunds
The Board approved negotiating fees with the engineering firms in order of
numerical ranking from RFQ 07-044 and if negotiations are successful, award
contracts to the successful firms listed above and authorized the Chairman to sign
the contracts as prepared by the County Attorney.
U.Request for Board approval to advertise an Invitation to Bid- The Board
approved the request to advertise for an Invitation to Bid for Phase 3 of the St.
Lucie County International Airport Security Project.
V.Request Board approval to award Invitation to Bid # 07-074 for the sale of
two Caterpillar off-road dump trucks- The Board approved awarding
Invitation to Bid # 07-074 to the highest bidder Westchester Machine and
Supply Company Inc., for $62,699.00 and $72,699.00 and authorized the
Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney.
W.Request Board approval to award Invitation to Bid # 07-075- The Board
approved awarding Invitation to Bid # 07-075 to the highest bidder
Westchester Machine and Supply company for the sale of one Caterpillar
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D25D at $42,669.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as
prepared by the County Attorney.
X.Request Board approval to sell for scrap the F800 Fuel Truck offered for sale
under Invitation to Bid # 07-076- The Board approved the sale for scrap of
the F800 Fuel Truck and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as
prepared by the County Attorney.
Y.Request Board approval to reject all responses to RFP 07-068, Surfing lesson-
The Board approved rejecting all responses to RFP 07-068 and not re-issuing
the RFP.
Z.Request to advertise an Invitation to Bid for purchase of trees - the Board
approved advertising an Invitation to Bid for the purchase of trees with funds
received from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Grant in
the amount of $175,000 for the Adopt A Tree Program in St. Lucie County
and permission to award the bid to the lowest responsive responsible bidder
and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County
Attorney.
AA. Request Board approval to award Invitation to Bid # 07-072- The Board
approved awarding Invitation to Bid # 07-072 Structured Cabling system for
the Clerk of the Courts Facility to ADS Telecom, Inc., d/b/a/ Black Box
Network Services for a not to exceed amount of $71,419.00 and authorized
the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney.
7.AIRPORT
A.Request Board approval of Resolution No. 07-224 - The Board approved
Resolution No. 07-224 a resolution approving the 2008 Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Plan for the Airport and authorizing the Airport Director to submit the
Program to the FAA Civil Rights Office and advertise for public comment on the
goal of determination.
B.Request for Board approval of Resolution No. 07-227 - This item was pulled
C.Request approval of the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 4,
Preliminary Design Services for Runway 9L/27R and Work Authorization No.
14- extending the time to complete the tasks to August 31, 2007 with no change in
cost- The Board approved the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 4 and
Work Authorization No. 14 for consultant services by PBS&J and authorized the
Chairman to execute.
D.Request Board approval for the First Amendment to PBS&J Work Authorization
No. 15, Airport Layout Plan Update, extending the time to complete the ALP until
September 30, 2007 with not change in cost- The Board approved the First
Amendment to Work Authorization No. 15 .
E.Request for Board approval for the First Amendment to the PBS&J Work
Authorization No. 22 Ecological Additional Services for Runway 9L/27R
extending the time to complete the tasks to August 31, 2007 with no change in
cost - The Board approved the First Amendment to the PBS&J Work
Authorization No. 22 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
8.SHERIFF’S OFFICE
A.Acceptance of the 2006 State Criminal Alien Grant- The Board accepted
the 2006 State Criminal Alien Grant in the amount of $42,709.00 on
behalf of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s office and approved Budget
Resolution No. 07-221.
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B.Acceptance of the 2006 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant- The Board
accepted the 2006 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of
$1,722.93 on behalf of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s office and approved
Budget Resolution No. 07-219.
9.CULTURAL AFFAIRS
A.The Board approved increasing the Marine Center’s change fund from
$100.00 to $200.00 .
B.The Board authorized the extension of RFG Architects C04-07-672 until
December 31, 2009 for the completion of architectural services for the
Orange Avenue Post Office.
10.INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
A.Parks and Recreation – Approval of Change Order No. 2- Kirchman
Construction- Pepper Park Restroom Facilities- The Board approved
Kirchman Construction Change Order No. 2 reducing the contract amount
by $21,224.03 due to a reduction of the building permit allowance and
contingency balance and authorized the Chairman to sign.
B.Central Services- The Board approved advertising and issuing an
Invitation to Bid the roof replacement project at the Port St. Lucie Library-
Reallocated budgeted FY 06/07 IFF funds in the amount of $50,000.
11.GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Bid Waiver and sole source declaration for the Records management Implementation
Services- The Board approved the bid waiver and executed the proposal for a total cost
of $47,000 for scopes of services outlined.
12.ADMINISTRATION
A.Art in Public Places Committee- The Board ratified Commissioner
Coward’s appointment of Mr. Forrester to the Art in Public Places
Committee.
B.Community Development Block Grant Citizen’s Advisory Task Force-
The Board ratified Commissioner Coward’s appointment of Ms. Olive
Wedderburn to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen’s
Advisory Task Force.
13.COMMUNITIY SERVICES
A.Request Board approval of the selection of a Grand Administration
Consultant for CDBG Disaster Recovery Initiative Grant- The Board
authorized staff to enter into negotiations and contract with the highest
ranked firm and authorized the Chairman to sign necessary documents.
B. Request Board approval of Budget Resolution No. 07-231 to budget the
funds from the State FY 08 SHIP allocation to Housing Assistance-
Discretionary and Housing Assistance-mandatory- The Board approved
Budget Resolution No. 07-231.
C. Budget Resolution No. 07-229 to budget funds from the Community
Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program allocation- The
Board approved Budget Resolution No. 07-229.
Request approval of FY 2007-2011 HOME Investment Partnership
Consolidated Plan for Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie County
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Counties- The Board approved FY 2007-2011 HOME Investment
Partnership Consolidated Plan.
The Board approved a bid waiver and award a contract to Alton
Silver Homes to demo/rebuild a home located at El Nueva Avenue in an
amount not to exceed $135,500 and authorized the Chairman to sign n
necessary documents.
14.CENTRAL SERVICES
A.Purchase of server and software accessories for A/C Maintenance
Division- The Board approved the purchase of server and software
accessories for A/C Maintenance Division and approved Equipment
Request # CSEQ07-346 and Budget Amendment # CSBA 07-005.
B.Request approval to use Central Services Project Reserves in the amount
of $6,000 for Edlund Dritenbas Binkely Architects-Amendment No. 3 to
C03-12-762 Clerk of Court Building Renovation amount – The Board
approved Amendment No. 3 to C03-12-762 Clerk of Courts Building
Renovation-Engineering Services for Site Utilities and authorized the
Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
C.David Brooks Enterprises, Inc.- Change Order No. 16 to C05-12-636 &
Change Order No. 17 to C05-12-636- Construction of New Clerk of Court
Building and Downtown Chiller Plant- The Board approved Change
Order No. 16 to Contract No. C05-12-636 David Brooks Enterprises to
incorporate changes to the contract and approve Change Order No. 17 to
Contract No c05-12-636 , David Brooks enterprises to incorporate changes
to the contract. This change order will increase the contract sum
$27,475.00 the new contract sum will be $12,967,926.00.
15.UTILITIES
A.Request Board approval of Change Order # 1 with Danella Companies,
Inc., for construction services related to the 16tg Force Main to Lift
Station “A” project for an extension of 180 days to the contract- The
Board approve Change Order # 1.
B.Request Board approval for a bid waiver per the Purchasing Manual
Section 5.5 to approve the Work Authorization with Masteller & Moler
Inc., for engineering services for the extension of a 16” water main from
the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds Water Treatment Plant on Peacock Road
to Glades Cut Off Road in the amount of $296,000- The Board approved
the bid waiver and the Work Authorization with Masteller & Moler for
engineering services in the amount of $296,000.
C.Request Board approval of Amendment No. 1 to Work Authorization No.
11 for Camp and McKee to increase the lump sum amount from
$22,530.00 to $26,440. - The Board approved Work Authorization No.
11.
16.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Request Board approval of an amended Tree Preservation Easement for Timothy and
Debra Thomas- The Board approved the amended Tree Preservation Agreement for
Timothy and Debra Thomas and authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement.
17.GRANTS
A.Submittal of a grant application to the Florida Dept. of Transportation,
County Incentive Grant Program for FY 07/08 funding of $3,500,000.00
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for construction of the roadway intersection of Kings Highway and Indrio
Road- The Board approved the submittal of the grant application to the
Fla. DOT and accept the grant if awarded.
B.Submittal of a grant application to the Florida Depart of Transportation,
County Incentive Grant Program for FY 07/08 funding of $2,500,000 for
construction of the roadway intersection of Kings Highway (SR713) and
Orange Avenue (SR68) - The Board authorized the submittal of the grant
application to the FDOT and acceptance if awarded.
C.Authorize the use of $262,070. in Financial Recovery Mitigation Shortfall
Reserve Funds to serve the required match for the Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program grant of $800,744.00 to be used to retrofit 10 county
buildings with hurricane shutters- The Board authorized the use of
$262,070 in Financial Recovery Mitigation Shortfall Reserve Funds to
serve the required match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
D.Approve a management plan for Heathcote Botanical Park required by the
Florida Communities Trust and by Interlocal Agreement between St.
Lucie County, the City of Ft. Pierce and Heathcote Botanical Gardens
Inc.- The Board approved the management plan.
18.GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Equipment Request No. EQ07-336 and Budget Amendment No. BA07-068- authorizing
reallocation of Court Related Technology funds- The Board approved Equipment
Request No. EQ07-336 and Budget Amendment No. BA07-068.
19.LIBRARY
A.SirsiDynix Annual Software Maintenance Contract Renewal- The Board
approved the contract amount of $27,932.70 and authorized the County
Administrator to sign the purchasing requisition.
B.St. Lucie West Library Contracted Services- The Board approved the
expenditure of $161,000.00 for Contracted Services at the St. Lucie West
Library and authorized the County Administrator to sign the purchasing
requisition for payment of services to Indian River Community College.
20.OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Budget Amendment No. BA07-069 transferring funding to cover Cultural Affairs
purchase orders that were rolled over from fiscal year 2006- The Board approved Budget
Amendment BA07-069.
21.SOLID WASTE
A.Request Board approval of Amendment # 1 to CDM Contract No. C06-
02-043, Balefill Expansion reducing the Contract total from $195,310.00
to $97,655.00 - The Board approved Amendment # 1 to CDM Contract
No. C06-02-043, reducing the contract total from $195,310.00 to
$97,655.00.
B.Request Board approval of Amendment # 1 to CDM Contract No. C06-10-
584 Landfill Gas Management System increasing the Contract total from
$45,000.00 to $530,410.00- The Board approved Amendment # 1 to
CDM Contract No. C06-10-584 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
C.Request Board approval of a Work Authorization with CDM for
professional engineering services to assist St. Lucie County with the
construction of a reverse osmosis system at the St. Lucie County Baling
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and Recycling Facility- The Board approved the Work Authorization with
CDM in the amount of $194,400.00.
ADDITIONS
CA.1- CENTRAL SERVICES
Approval to purchase and install furniture for the New Clerk of Court Building- The
Board approved the purchase and installation of new furniture for the New Clerk of Court
Building at a cost of $564,073.09 through JC White Quality Office Furniture, an
authorized dealer for Hon, Haworth and Groupe Lacasse-State Contract # 425-001-06-1-
and also approved Equipment Request # CSEQ07-348 and CSEQ07-349 and approved
Budget Resolution No. 07-235.
CA.2- CENTRAL SERVICES
County Storage Building- Old Sam’s Club Building- The Board approved the purchase
of items necessary for the conversion of this location to b used for storage such as
fencing, pallet racks and archive storage units.
CA.3- ADMINISTRATION
Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment- The Board ratified Commission
Craft’s appointment of Mr. Glenn Raines to the P & Z Commission.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.A UTILITIES (0:29:28)
Establishment and adoption of Resolution 07-208 authorizing the adjustment of
wastewater and reclaim water utility rates, fees and charges for customers within St Lucie
County Utilities- South Hutchinson Island District Wastewater Utility- Consider staff
recommendation to approve and adopt Resolution No. 07-208 authorizing the adjustment
of wastewater and reclaim water utility rates, fees and charges for customers within St.
Lucie County Utilities.
The Utilities Director advised the Board the effective date would be January 1, 2008 and
January 1, 2009 with the increase of rates being as follows:
January 2008 from $16.00 to $26.93 an increase of 68.3%
January 2009 from $26.73 to $30.23 an increase of 12.5%
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07-
208, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Pat Pasetti, Homeowners Association President’s Council thanked staff and the
Board for their patience and giving the association time to work with the issue.
6. AIRPORT
Request Board approval of Resolution No. 07-226 adopting revisions to the Voluntary
Noise Abatement Procedures at the St. Lucie County International Airport- Consider
staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 07-226 adopting revisions to the
Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures at the St. Lucie County International Airport and
authorize the Chairman to sign.
Ms. Lewis, Airport Director addressed the Board on this item.
Com. Grande questioned if the surrounding homeowners were in agreement with the
proposed voluntary procedures especially those in St. Lucie village and addressed the
agreement of two years ago with regards to the voluntary easing of the abatement i.e.
starting times, weekend times.
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Ms. Lewis stated they were grateful and it may sound like they are reducing it, however
in reality they are increasing the restrictions voluntarily of the operations.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No.
07-226, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
7. ECONOMIC & STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT (33:29)
Request by Stuart Property Holdings Ltd., VFI, LLC and St. Lucie Land, Ltd the
developers of the Becker Road PUD, Veranda Falls PUD and the Floridian PUD along
Becker Road in Port St. Lucie , for a Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement- Consider staff
recommendation to adopt RIF 07-001 Road Impact Fee Credit Agreement.
The Economic & Strategic Development Director addressed the Board on this item. He
advised the Board that from a historical prospective the City of Port St. Lucie does not
give road impact fee credits.
Mr. Butch Terpening, Culpepper & Terpening addressed the Board’s questions and
concerns.
Com. Smith expressed his concerns with applications for development which may come
later and also request the same.
Mr. Terpening stated at this moment there are no development plans and may not happen
for 10 years. This project is not triggered by development, but by the need in the area for
residents of the city as well as the county.
The County Attorney recommended the Public Works Director advised the Board of the
difference in this project and other projects that may come forward in the future.
The Public Works Director stated the difference in this project is that they do not believe
the development in and around the Becker Road area south would have any impact on the
county’s unincorporated roadways. The direct benefit would be to the city and the county
residents and those using the interchange.
The County attorney stated the code as written states the county may give credits. Each
applications stands and falls on its own and he felt they needed to continue to grant
credits and also look at it on a case by case basis. He does not believe it will set a
precedent in the future because each applicant must stand on its own merit.
Com. Lewis stated she does have a comfort level with this issue. There has been
objective information brought forward by the consultant and future requests will be
measured by the impacts and figures brought forward.
Com. Coward stated he can make a major distinction between this and what is being
proposed west of the county.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve RIF 07-001 Road
Impact Fee Credit, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
8. GROWTH MANAGEMENT (0:53:11)
Petition of Nick Bishop for a Major Adjustment to a Major Site Plan approval for the
project known as Treasure Coast Lexus for property located at 5121 S. U.S. Highway No.
1 in the CG zoning District- Draft Resolution No. 07-131- Consider staff
recommendation to approve Draft Resolution No. 07-131 subject to 10 limiting
conditions.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No.
07-131 subject to the 10 limiting conditions, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
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9. COUNTY ATTORNEY (0:54:42)
Resolution No. 07-217 Creating New License Category for Handyman Work- Consider
staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 07-217.
Com. Coward stated he does not see the justification for this request.
Com. Grande expressed his concerns with the maintenance person/s hired by the
Homeowners Associations, Condo Associations etc., being required to have this type of a
license.
The Assistant Code Compliance Manager addressed the Board’s concerns and stated this
was a recommendation brought forth by the Contractor’s Licensing Board.
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Smith to deny Resolution No. 07-217,
and; upon roll call, motion to deny carried unanimously.
There was not a consensus by the Board to bring this item back in a different form.
10. COUNTY ATTORNEY (1:09:53)
Shinn Lakes PUD- Staff recommended the Board determine whether the concept plan
drafted by Mr. Coseo is generally acceptable.
Mr. Jim Coseo addressed the Board and presented the conceptual plan for review.
The County Attorney addressed the item and stated a submittal of a conceptual plan was
submitted and stated the applicant did not wish to continue to spend money until he had
an idea of the Board’s position on this project.
Mr. Coseo stated they are preserving 210 acres in private agriculture and developing 172
acres and have set aside 46% of the area being developed as common open space.
Com. Coward commented on the 80/20 rule and the fact that staff had interpreted it
differently than the Board. They had clarified the issue and concluded the back yard
should not be counted because it under minded the intent of the code which called for
clustering. They made it clear to staff that the 80/20 rule had to be upheld.
Com. Coward stated he was supportive of the concept due to the fact it allows them to
cluster and provide open space.
Com. Grande stated he believes this applicant has jumped through hoops to attempt to
conform to what he believes the rules are. He does not have a problem with this plan and
wanted to make sure if they approve such a plan which does not meet the 35% common
open space requirement, it would not set a precedent.
The County Attorney stated he did not believe based on the facts it would set a precedent
due to the fact the applicant was in the process prior, has spent a great deal of money and
has already been before the Planning and Zoning Board they would be able to distinguish
from other applications.
Com. Lewis stated she felt the intent of action has been met.
Com. Smith stated he still would have questions as to how this can be done, however he
is supportive as it has been presented and he is sure it can be “tweeked” with staff’s
recommendation.
It was the consensus of the Board to conceptually accept the plan.
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11. ADMINISTRATION
Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee- Consider staff recommendation to appoint
Commissioner Joseph Smith or designee to participate on the Sustainability Ad Hoc
Committee.
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to appoint Com. Smith to
participate in the Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
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Petition of Allied New Technologies Inc. for a Major Adjustment to Major Site Plan
approval for the project known as Allied New Technologies- Consider staff
recommendation to approve the Major Adjustment to the existing Major Site Plan with
limiting conditions and adoption of Draft Resolution No. 07-135.
Mr. Dennis Murphy, Culpepper & Terpening addressed the Board on this item and
requested a change to # 3, page 3 on Draft Resolution 07-135.
The County Administrator stated they had requested the word “substantial” also be
eliminated from the paragraph as shown( change attached).
The County Attorney advised the Board the site plan would be subject to revocation
should they fail to meet the condition.
Mr. Murphy stated they were aware their site plan would be subject to the revocation of
the plan should they fail to meet what was discussed. Also, conditions 6 and 7 they are
not objecting to the conditions in principal only the timing. He would like to address the
mechanical issues. They are not objecting to the turning lanes in principal only the
timing of when they are to be put in.
The Environmental Resources Director stated staff was comfortable with the proposal by
Allied, however in Condition 3, they did not specify a remedial action date they state”
any remedial action taken by the DEP”.
Mr. Murphy stated a date would not have a negative affect.
The County Attorney recommended adding the language, “ as may be amended by the
DEP”.
Mr. Murphy stated they concurred with the new added language.
Quasi Judicial- Com. Craft acknowledged meeting with the applicant representatives.
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No 07-
135 as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
13. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
TVC Interlocal Agreement and Fee Resolution - Consider staff recommendation to
approve the Interlocal Agreement and Resolution No. 07-230 and authorize the
Chairman to sign.
Staff addressed the TVC application fees and the review process with staff and the TVC
dedicated staff. She also addressed the 5% re-submittal fees and the corrections in the
documents.
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Com. Coward asked the County Attorney had any reservation with the proposed
document.
The County Attorney stated the amount of the fees should be based on the amount of time
needed for review including staff, the consultant, advertising and any other outside
review requested. The cost of the review fees need to be reasonable and adequate for the
review time spent and the fees should be reviewed every year.
It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Grande to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
RA.1. ECONOMIC & STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
Consider a proposal by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to hold 3
workshops and develop a design proposal for the area immediately surrounding the
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Midway Road at S. 25 St. intersection in the vicinity of the River Landing development.
The proposal by the TCRPC describes the professional services that would be performed
during this process. It is desired that this Scope of Work begin in August and be
completed by the end of September- Staff is seeking direction from the Board pertaining
to the attached proposal from the TCRPC to conduct workshops and create a design
proposal for this area referenced on the location map- general study boundary.
Mr. Busha, TCRPC addressed the Board and stated the proposal is only for 25 acres and
should they wish to have the proposal for more he would need more time to do a proposal
for more than the 25 acres.
It was the consensus of the Board to withdraw this item and bring it back with better
information as per the County Attorney’s recommendation.
RA.2 MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Approval of millage rates to be submitted to the Property Appraiser and set dates for
public hearings- Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the
following:
1.Approve millage rates as outlined on” Worksheet Analysis of Roll-
Back Millage Rate for fiscal year 2007/2008” under the column
headed “2007-2008” proposed millage”.
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2.Set two public hearings on September 6, and 136:00 p.m. in the
Roger Poitras Administration Annex Commission Chambers.
3.Authorizing the County Administrator to transmit the millage rates to
the Property Appraiser on Form DR-420, DR-420C-P and DR-420TIF.
4.Set aggregate millage as outlined on ”Worksheet Analysis of Roll-
Back Millage Rate for fiscal year 2007-2008 under the column headed
“2007-2008 proposed millage”.
The Management and Budget Director addressed the Board and submitted the worksheet
analysis of Roll Back Millage Rate for fiscal year 2007-2008 (attached) and also the
County Maximum Millage Levy Calculation (DR420C) (also attached).
The Management and Budget Director stated the following:
The roll back rate had decreased 9.88%
The proposed countywide millage for next year is 6.4612 and the roll back rate is 7.1242
Last year the total millage rate was 6.9712 and the aggregate millage was 7.8201.
The roll back rate this year is 8.0534 and the proposed aggregate millage 7.2577.
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History of millage reductions:
Year:
2005 .268 mills
2006 .2 mills
2007 .6471
Total in the past three years: .9839 mill reduction
This year aggregate mill reduction is .5624 mills , total aggregate millage will be 7.2577.
Total decrease 1.4939 which equates to $38.1 million in today’s value.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande to approve staff
recommendation and also should there be a shift between the millages the County
Administrator be authorized to sign the forms and also approved the aggregate millage as
outlined on the worksheet as well as authority be given to the County Administrator to do
whatever is necessary for them to reach the maximum, 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 the Circuit Courts
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