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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 09-18-2007 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: September 18, 2007 Convened: 6:00 p.m. Adjourned: 6:51 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Chris Craft, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Charles Grande Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Susan Kilmer, Library Director, Vanessa Bessey, 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 September 11, 2007 with noted corrections, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS None 3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. John Arena, Ft. Pierce resident, addressed the Board with regard to the Indian River Terminal and the fact they extended the dock 40 feet into the Indian River Lagoon without a permit. He also addressed the Ft. Piece Marina dredging. 4.CONSENT AGENDA Com. Grande requested his appointment of Roger Sharp as his Environmental Representative be added to the Consent Agenda. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent Agenda, with items CA-1 and C-2A being pulled along with Com. Grande’s appointment, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1.WARRANTS The Board approved Warrant List No. 50. 2.COUNTY ATTORNEY A.Permission to File Suit- This item was pulled. B.Lakewood Park Regional Park- Right of Way Donations Emerson Avenue State Road 607- Resolution No. 07-275- The Board approved Resolution No. 07-275 and the County Deed provided by the FDOT and authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 07-275 and County Deed and directed staff to record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida and return the originals to the FDOT. C.Contract for Sale and Purchase- Harmony Heights Stormwater Improvement- Nancy Roberts an Raymond Ucciferri- Parcel ID # 1431-801-0220-000/1- 1 The Board approved the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Nancy Roberts and Raymond Ucciferri for the purchase price of $72,000 authorized the Chairman to sign the contract, directed staff to proceed with the closing and record the Warranty Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 3.PUBLIC WORKS Waterstone Subdivision- The Board approved the final release of surety for Waterstone Subdivision Phase 1 in the amount of $74,741.60 and authorized the Chairman to sign. 4.GRANTS A.Submittal of application to the Florida Ports Council- The Board approved the submittal of an application to the Florida Ports Council, Seaports Capital Improvement Program for funding not to exceed $90,000 for the $120,000 environmental and engineering assessment of four potential spoil sites and the engineering and permitting of a selected spoil site and acceptance of the grant if awarded. B.Submittal of a request to the South Florida Water Management District , St. Lucie River Issues Team- The Board approved the submittal to the South Florida Water Management District, St. Lucie River Issues Team for the reallocation of approximately $2,500.000 in prior year unmatched funding to eligible approved projects that are essentially ready to go and acceptance of the reallocated funs if awarded. C.Submittal of Innovative Recycling grant application to the FDEP- The Board approved the submittal of the Innovative Recycling grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the acceptance of the grant if approved for funding. Grant funds in an mount not to exceed $175,000 will help fund the development of a green classroom at the Oxbow Eco-Center. D.Submittal of a Regional Environmental Priority Project grant- The Board approved the submittal of a Regional Environmental Priority Project grant to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an amount not to exceed $51,000 and the development of a Green Schools Initiative Pilot program designed to provide St. Lucie District teachers the resources and incentives needed to reduce the environmental impact of schools and encourage stewardship in students. 5.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Approval of the Third Amendment to Agreement C06-05-362- The Board approved the Third Amendment to Agreement C06-05-362 with Glatting Jackson Kercher angling Lopez and Rinehart for the preparation of a Bicycle Pedestrian Greenways and Trails Master Plan and authorized the chairman to sign the Agreement as prepared by the County Attorney’s office. (Purpose to extend the time of completion to December 31, 2007). 6.AIRPORT A.Resolution No. 07-271 accepting the FDOT Joint Participation Agreement- The Board approved Resolution No. 07-021 accepting the FDOT Joint Participation Agreement in the amount of $743,200 for 80% of the $929,000 cost to complete the design and installation of the security access control system at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorized the Chairman or designee to execute the same. B.Resolution No. 07-273 FDOT Joint Participation Agreement- The Board approved Resolution No. 07-273 accepting the Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement in the amount of $167,525 for 2 80% of the $209,406 cost to upgrade the Electrical Vault at the St. Lucie County International Airport and authorized the Chairman or designee to execute the same. 7.PURCHASING Award of Invitation to Bid No. 07-095 for the purchase of trees with funds received from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Gant- The Board approved awarding of Invitation to Bid No. 07-095 to Sunshine Land Design, inc., for the cost of $175,000 per the unit prices listed in Bid No. 07-095 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. 8.LIBRARY St. Lucie West Library- payment correction - The Board approved the additional funding to Indian River Community College. 9.HUMAN RESOURCES Authorization to hire above mid-range of the pay scale- The Board approved hiring above the Mid range pay scale for the Assistant Growth Management Director’s position which is $69,542.30. CA-2. HUMAN RESOURCES This item was pulled prior to the meeting. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 07-051- Amending Chapter 1-2.3 (Airports and Aircraft) by adopting Primary Guiding Documents, Airport Rules and Regulations, and General Aviation Minimum Standards for the St. Lucie County International Airport- Consider staff recommendation to approve proposed Ordinance No. 07-051 as drafted. This item was pulled prior to the meeting. 5.B GROWTH MANAGEMENT (0:10:30) Consider Resolution No. 07-138 granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation on the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds and the operations of Executive, Legislative and judicial functions that will include the Department of Forestry Division Office and the St. Lucie County Emergency Management Operations Center in the I Zoning District for property located at 15601 Midway Road- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-138 . It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07- 138, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 5.C GROWTH MANAGEMENT (0:10:54:9)) The petition of Preferred Properties of St. Lucie, LLC requesting Preliminary PUD Site Plan approval for a 40 single family residential lot subdivision on 81.9 acre tract of land to be developed as the Creekside Preserve for property located on the South side of Okeechobee Road - Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 07-241 subject to 13 limiting conditions. 3 Quasi Judicial- The Board members acknowledged having contact with the applicants. Com. Coward expressed his concern with the issue of extending utility services outside the urban service boundary and intergrading the units into an existing area. The County Attorney stated it was important to distinguish what was being done and important to do it in a way they do not have a wide open door precedence in effect. He recommended entering into an interlocal agreement with the community development district. It may be important to have discussion on the overall project and note that it is a small percentage of the overall project. Mr. Bill Blazak, Culepper and Terpening addressed the Board and thanked them and staff for their assistance in the past few months and made a presentation for the Board. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No. 07- 241 subject to 13 limiting conditions, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. RA-1COUNTY ATTORNEY Florida Communities rust- Hackberry Hammock FCT project 05-069-FF5- Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase- Grimes/Langel- Consider staff recommendation to approve the Option Agreement for Sale and Purchase of the Grimes/Langel parcel for $540,000 a show and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement and close the transaction and record the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Com. Coward requested assurance from staff they would not need to reallocate any additional money and the funds being reimbursed will be utilized for this purchase. He does not wish to put additional monies towards this and will vote in favor of this project with this stipulation. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande to approve staff recommendation with the understanding that no additional dollars will be needed beyond the allocated amount, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Com. Lewis requested the Board ratify her appointment of Elouise Cummings to the Library Advisory Committee. It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Coward, to ratify Com. Lewis’ appointment, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Chairman ______________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 4