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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: August 14, 2007 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Adjourned: 10:00 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Chris Craft, Joseph Smith, Doug
Coward, Charles Grande, Paula A. Lewis, absent on vacation
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Dan
McIntyre, County Attorney, Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director,
Don West, Public Works Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Neil
Appel, Purchasing Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Robert Nix,
Growth Management Director, Leo Cordeiro, Solid Waste Director, Richard
Bouchard, Erosion Manager, Vanessa Bissey, Environmental Resources
Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1. MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the
minutes of the meeting held on August 7, 2007 as corrected, and; upon roll
call, motion carried unanimously.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. A presentation was made by Israel Ross (Administration Intern) on
the gang issues in St. Lucie County.
B. Ag PUD Open Space Discussion
This item is to be submitted in the next Comp Plan submittal cycle in the
year 2008.
Impact Fees: It was decided that the County would withdraw the impact
fee review application to the Planning and Zoning Commission until such
time county staff has finalized additional impact fee documents and
proposed ordinances regarding targeted industries and commercial
projects.
Stop Gap Ordinance: It was recommended by staff not to bring this issue
back before the Board of County Commissioners.
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. John Ferrick, St. Lucie County resident, addressed the Board regarding
an article in the Tallahassee Trend where it indicates the Growth
Management Act of 1985 needs to be overhauled. Mr. Tom Pelham, new
DCA Secretary hopes to have a new law or at least replace the 1985 act as
well as changes the Legislature has passed since then.
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Mr. Paul Scholl, property owners, addressed the proposed Cloud Grove
project and his ownership of right of way that may be needed for the project
and the area. He advised the Board no one has approached him with regard
to the acquisition of the right of way.
Ms. Cheryl Taylor, St. Lucie County resident, addressed the Board with a
problem she is currently having with someone riding motorcycles near her
home. She advised the Board she had contacted Code Enforcement and they
stated they had issued citations and if she needed further enforcement she
may have to contact an attorney.
Com. Craft directed Ms. Taylor to speak to his Executive Aide and provide
her information as well as set up an appointment to discuss the issue further.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the
Consent Agenda to include item CA-1 and with items C-12 pulled and RA-1
from the regular agenda also being pulled, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
1. WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List No. 44 and 45.
2. COUNTY ATTORNEY
A. Howard Creek Estates- Approval of Maintenance and Bond- The
Board approved the release of the original bond in the amount of
$9,200 conditionally accepted the constructed improvements,
approved the Maintenance Agreement and bond in the amount of
$1,200 for Howard Creek Estates and authorized the chairman to
sign the agreement.
B. Donation of Right of Way- Sun Grove Montessori School Inc.-
Resolution No. 07-237 - The Board accepted the Warrant Deed
authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No, 07-237 and
directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
C. Revocable License Agreement- REP Associates Inc., Orange
Avenue Six Monitoring Wells- The Board approved the
Revocable License Agreement, authorized the Chairman to sign
the Revocable License Agreement and instructed REP Associates,
Inc., to record the Revocable License Agreement in the Public
Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
D. Facilities Use Agreement- American Red Cross-North Treasure
Coast Chapter- The Board approve the Facilities Use Agreement
and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement.
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E. Contract Extension for Human Services Association, Inc. to
operate the Juvenile Assessment Center- The Board approved an
extension of the contract with the current contractor, “Human
Services Associates, Inc.”, who will continue to provide booking,
security, screening and case management services at the St. Lucie
Juvenile Assessment Center located at 1215 Bell Avenue, Ft.
Pierce, Fla. in St. Lucie County. This extension will be
retroactively dated from2/28/07 through 9/30/07.
3. PARKS AND RECREATION
A. Request for approval to serve alcohol at Maravilla Recreation
Center- The Board approved the request of Raquel Olivares to
serve and sell alcohol at the Maravilla Recreation Center during
the August 25, 2007 reception she is hosting.
B. City of Port St. Lucie Request- South County Stadium- The Board
approved the request of the City of Port St. Lucie to utilize the
fenced “bus parking area” of the South County Regional Stadium
on August 18, 2007. The Board also approved the request
including the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.
4. COURT ADMINISTRATION
Approve Budget Amendment necessary ($53,524.00) to complete the new
Digital Court Reporting system using funds from the County Administration
court innovations fund- The Board approved Budget Amendment No,
BA07-074 in the amount of $53,524.
5. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Spoil site assessment for Taylor Creek Restoration Dredging
Project Phase 2- The Board approved WA# 5 with Dredging and
marine Consultants for Engineering Services in the amount of
$9,500.
B. Waterstone Subdivision- conditional Acceptance of concrete
sidewalk and acceptance of Maintenance Bond and Maintenance
Agreement – The Board approved:
1. Conditional acceptance of the constructed improvement (8’
concrete sidewalks)
2. Accept the Maintenance Bond in the amount of $18,000
3. Approved the Maintenance Agreement and authorized the
Chairman to sign.
6. INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
Parks and Recreation- Award Request for Bid No, 07-079 Fairgrounds
Concessions- Restrooms-County & Fair Association Offices and approve the
sue of Investment for the Future funds- The Board approved awarding Bid
No. 07-079 Fairgrounds Office, Concession and Restroom Building to
AWM Construction in the amount of $799,495 and approved the use of
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$113,421.00 from Investment for the Future Funds to cover the projected
budget deficit and gave staff approval to negotiate with AWM Construction
and approved the contract as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized
the Chairman to sign.
7. SOLID WASTE
Staff requests approval of EQ07-354 and authorize the bid waiver and sole
source purchase of 1 Kelly Tractor Forklift for a total cost of $38,426. The
Board approved EQ 07-354 and authorized the bid waiver and sole source
purchase at a total cost of $38,426 and approved the transfer of Property
Record No, 50-0711,2001 DJP40K Forklift to Central Services.
8. CENTRAL SERVICES
David Brooks Enterprises, Inc.,- Change Order No. 18 to C05-12-636- New
Clerk of Court Building and Downtown Chiller Plant- The Board approved
Change Order No. 18 to C05-112-636 to increase the contract sum by
$131,589.00; the new contract sum will be $13,099,515.00 the Board also
approved the Chairman signing the Change Order as prepared by the County
Attorney.
9. CULTURAL AFFAIRS
A. Approve Equipment Request EQ07-355 for two outdoor telescopes
and EQ07-356 for a River Flattie boat- The Board approved
Equipment Request EQ07-355 for two outdoor telescopes and
EQ07-256 for a River Flattie boat to be exhibited in the new
Historical Museum outdoor exhibit.
B. Approval of Budget Amendment No. 07-072- The Board approved
Budget Amendment No. 07-072 to move existing funds into the
Museum Infrastructure account for the construction of the sidewalk
and fence expansion for the Reflections of Florida’s Boating and
Fishing Heritage exhibit.
C. Authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Historic
Preservation Grant Award to extend the grant for six months for
the Ft. Pierce Post Office State Grant # SC615- The Board
approved the Chairman signing Amendment No. 1 to the Division
of Historical Resources Historic Preservation Grant Award to
extend the grant for six months for the Ft. Pierce Post Office
project State Grant # SC615.
10. PUBLIC SAFETY
Request to approve the purchase of two weather transmitter sensors and
cables for the total amount of $7,406.50- The Board approved the purchase
of the transmitters and cables and approved Budget Amendment No.07-071
and Equipment Request No, 07-357.
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11. PURCHASING
A. Board approval to award Invitation to Bid No. 07-087- The Board
approved awarding the Invitation to Bid No. 07-087 to the lowest
responsive responsible bidder, Dunworth Construction for the cost
of $49,748.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as
prepared by the County Attorney.
B. Board approval to award Invitation to Bid # 07-088 - The Board
approved awarding Invitation to Bid No. 07-088 to the lowest
responsible responsive bidder, Stuart Fence for the cost of
$11,058.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as
prepared by the County Attorney.
12. PARKS REFERENDUM
Lakewood Park Regional Park /ADA Survey and Education-
This item was pulled
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13. ADMINISTRATION/VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD
Budget Amendment No. 07-073 - The Board approved Budget Amendment
No, 07-073 transferring $10,000 from Contingency (001-9910-599100-800)
to the Value Adjustment Board Professional Services (001-1325-531000-
100) to finish paying invoices until the end of Fy 06/07.
14. GRANTS
Authorize submittal of a grant application to the Cable Positive Tony Cox
Community Foundation on behalf of In The Image of Christ Inc., a non-
profit organization for funding to publicize HIV/AIDS related
promotion/outreach materials to the residents of St. Lucie County - The
Board approved the submittal of the grant application.
15. COMMUNITY SERVICES
Approval for the Health Department to purchase two vehicles for $28,260.00
(Two 2007 Ford Escape (U02) small size 4 door utility vehicles at a cost of
$28,260.00 and fees of $108 for tags and title) with funds from the allocation
approved by the Board for FY 07 budget. The Board approved the purchase
of the two vehicles as stated above and authorized the Chairman to sign all
pertinent documents necessary.
16. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Recognize the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Planning Grant awarded for $22,132.00 for fiscal year 06/07 budget- The
Board approved Budget Resolution No. 07-239 to recognize the budget for
the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Planning
Grant # 004120-1540 for Fiscal Year 06/07.
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17. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Oxbow- Special Account for the Treasure Coast Green Conference- The
Board approved Resolution No. 07-238 in order to set up special accounts
for the Treasure Coast Green Conference scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00
p.m. Thursday October 18, 2007 at the Port St. Lucie Community Center,
2195 SE Airoso Blvd.. Port St. Lucie.
ADDITIONS
CA-1 ADMINISTRATION
Budget Amendment No. 07-075- and request for the Board to approve
additional funding for Phase 1 of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department
recommended Security Improvement Plan in the amount of $2,575.00 for
two additional swipe and access to the Commissioner’s office- The Board
approved Budget Amendment No. 07-075 and the request for the additional
funding for Phase 1.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.A THERE ARE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED
6. ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING
7. ADMINISTRATION/PURCHASING
For consideration before the Board was staff recommendation to waive
competitive conditions and approve staff’s request to award a contract to
Calvin, Giordano & Associates Inc., for a not to exceed cost of $100,000 to
complete the St. Lucie County Evaluation and Appraisal Report and
authorize the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County
Attorney.
Com. Coward requested there be as much public involvement as possible on
this issue.
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
8. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Rural Land Stewardship Area Program Monthly Status Report- Staff
recommends the Board accept the report and request action item discussion.
The Planning Manager gave a monthly status update on the Rural Land
Stewardship Program. He advised the Board of the following actions
completed.
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SSA Application
The Stewardship Sending Area (SSA) application team submitted their
formal response (Sufficiency Re-Submittal) to the County’s review
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comments on July 25. A Sufficiency Comment Deadline is set for August
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6. A scheduled meeting with the applicant, its consultants, County staff
and representatives for the Stewardship Receiving Area (SRA), took place
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on July 30 to review and discuss statutory and County Code compliance
requirements as they relate to the Sufficiency Review process.
SRA Application
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A scheduled Post Sufficiency Review Meeting was held July 25 with the
Stewardship Receiving Area (SRA) applicant, its consultants, County staff
and representatives for the SSA. The applicant received comments from
staff regarding this process, and will work to provide responses,
clarifications and additional information as part of their response to the SSA
Sufficiency Review.
Utilities
No change
DRI and Conceptual ERP Application
The County is in receipt of The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
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(TCRPC) letter dated July 24 noting their receipt of the county’s 2
Sufficiency Response in a timely manner.
Environmental Advisory Committee Review
The applicants, working with the County’s Environmental Resources
Department, have a standing offer to schedule a site visit meeting for the
Environmental Advisory Committee members. The Committee ha snot yet
set a date for the site visit.
SSA Application
Staff is in the process of reviewing the Sufficiency Re-Submittal and
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working to meet the Sufficiency Comment Deadline for August 6.
SRA Application
The SRA applicant is in the process of developing its response to the
County’s Sufficiency Review.
Upcoming Actions
Consultant Funding
The firm of MSCW has provided review and critique of the SSA
Application. Staff feels similar consulting services for the SRA are critically
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needed. No funding has been identified for these consulting services at this
point. This issue needs to be addressed by the Board.
Set EAC Meeting
A meeting date must be selected, in August and legal notice given for
September EAC meeting to review SSA Application and a courtesy review
of the SRA Application.
Com. Craft stated he believes the funding for the SRA consulting services
were to be handled by the applicant since this program is to be fiscally
neutral.
Com. Coward stated this issue has been discussed and it needs to be said this
project is to pay for itself and they are not paying for any more consultants
or staff time until this agreement is finalized and it would not cost the
taxpayers another dime.
The Planning Manager stated he had discussed this with the applicant and
Families Remembered and the Adams Ranch had committed to a
reimbursement of the county’s consultant fee both for the Comp Plan and
sending area review process and they are putting together a package they
will be submitting to them for processing.
The Asst. County Administrator stated when they brought MSCW their
understanding was the applicant was to fund the cost of the Comp Plan as
well as contribute $ 25,000 to go towards either the SSA or SRA with the
understanding those reviews would be encumbered in that $25,000
commitment. The situation she believes MSCW has put in enough time in
the SSA review that it will eat up the $25,000. They are in the mist of the
SRA and there are not sufficient funds to cover that and she is not sure if
staff has discussed this with the applicant about funding what additional
consultant fund are needed for review of the SRA and if there is a
commitment to do so. The question then to be asked is if the county was
willing to fund the additional cost of the SRA.
Com. Craft stated he believes the answer is within the ordinance and the
comp plan. This project is required to be fiscally neutral. They need to
quantify the cost and present the bill to the applicant.
Com. Coward stated the applicant needed to bare the burden of consulting
fees and staff time and this should be quantified and the bill should be sent
to the developers so they can pay for it.
The Asst. County Administrator stated they are talking about a big ticket
dollar item, i.e. administration, engineering, environmental services staff
time etc. This is a big dollar amount for the county departments that will
continue to be involved in this issue.
The representative from Florida Conservancy Group addressed the Board
and stated hey had paid $26,331.42 to the county to review Cloud Grove
DRI transportation. Also $27,000 SRA fees were paid
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Com. Craft requested from staff a report on the staff time involved and what
the applicant has paid for and the cost difference.
The Asst. County Administrator stated she would bring back a report to the
Board.
The representative from Florida Conservancy Group stated she would
provide staff with the information needed to assist in the report.
RA-1 GRANTS
This item was pulled.
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 Court
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