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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: October 23, 2007 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Adjourned: 10:00 a.m.
Commissioners Present: Chris Craft, Chairman, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Doug
Coward, Charles Grande
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County
Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County
Attorney, Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director, Don West, Public Works
Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Marie
Gouin, M & B Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director,
Roger Shinn, Central Services Director, Dennis Wetzel, It Director, Paul Hiott, Veterans
Services Director, Vanessa Bissey, Environmental Resources Director, Leo Cordeiro,
Solid Waste Director, Mark Satterleee, Growth Management Director, Edwin Fry, Clerk
of the Circuit Courts, Richard Bouchard, Erosion District Manager, Millie Delgado-
Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1.MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve the minutes of the
meeting held October 16, 2007, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A.A presentation of a check in the amount of $6,044,447.86 was made to the
Board by Bob Davis, St. Lucie County Tax Collector for excess fees.
B.A presentation was made by Mr. Jay Gaines of the St. Lucie County Chamber
of Commerce Business & Industry Appreciation Award to Fairwinds Golf
Course.
C.A presentation of the United Way Pacesetter Award was made by Paul Hiott,
Veteran Services Director and he also presented the SLC Chili Cook off
Awards.
D.A presentation on the Artificial Reef was made by Richard Bouchard, Erosion
District Manager and James Oppenborn, Marine Resource Coordinator.
3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Charlie Brown, Past President of the Indian River Estates Homeowners Association,
addressed the Board regarding the additional charge of $29.00 being assessed by Utilities
on the bill. He questioned how the $29.00 was developed.
The County Administrator advised the Board he has a report to present to Mr. Brown
answering his questions.
The Utilities Director advised the Board the $29.00 is a base fee utility charge and is not
a surcharge. It is part of the whole revenue stream and the fee is a fixed cost.
Ms. Estelle Dunn, area resident addressed the Board and invited them to the event
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scheduled for November 4 regarding the Highwaymen art.
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Mr. Todd Borke, American Realty Development addressed the Board and thanked them
for their support on the project. He commended the county’s housing department for
their assistance.
Ms. Susie Caron, 4500 Indrio Road, addressed the Board and thanked Com. Smith for
having the Green Seminar. She also advised the Board she was excited about the
Geoplasma project and stated she hoped everyone is staying on top of what was discussed
and agreed upon.
The Growth Management Director advised the Board and all present when then next
meetings would be taking place with regards to the Evaluation & Appraisal Report
(EAR).
Mr. Jonathan Ferguson, member of the Ft. Pierce Exchange Club, addressed the Board
and thanked everyone for their support and also commended the Fairgrounds staff for all
their help and support at the Chili Cook Off.
Mr. Ed Fry, Clerk of the Circuit Court addressed the Board regarding issues discussed at
the October 16, 2007 Board of County Commissioners meeting. He addressed the Data
Lines for the new building. He stated there was a breakdown in communication and not
being able to review the proposal before going out for bid. His staff did not have the
opportunity to review it until after the information came in and realized there were
insufficient connections for all the computers. He also addressed the location of the
employees. He will be vacating the Orange Blossom Business Center. However due to
the delay in the re-construction of the old clerk building and the increase of employees,
they will not have all the space needed for the 150 employees.
Com. Smith questioned the available area at the new building.
The Clerk advised Com. Smith he believes the building would hold 140 employees.
Com. Smith asked if the building would be built out.
The Clerk stated yes it would be.
Com. Smith recommended the balance of the employees be located internally at one of
our buildings.
The Clerk stated based upon the time line and the restoration of the old building it was
his hope to be able to relocate the employees to this building once completed.
4.CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the Consent
Agenda, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
1.WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List No. 55 and 3.
2.COUNTY ATTORNEY
A.Resolution No. 07-298- The Board approved Resolution No. 07-298 a
resolution authorizing the Housing Finance Authority of St. Lucie County to
enter into agreements with the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority
of not exceeding $150,000,000 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds on
behalf of St. Lucie County and the Housing Finance Authority of St. Lucie
County.
B.Allied New Technologies Inc.- Road Improvement Agreement- The Board
approved the Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign.
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C.Automated Surface Observing System-Supplemental Agreement No.1 for
Federal Aviation Administration Lease DTFA06-00-L20257- The Board
approved Supplemental Agreement No. 1.
D.Request removal of Signs at Coral Square Shoppes- The Board approved for
the Chairman to sign a letter to the successors in title providing 15 days
written notice to remove the signs. The Board also approved demolishing the
signs if they are not removed within the requested time frame.
3.MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
A.Approval of Budget Amendment BA07-090 and Resolution No. 07-310 to
cover fiscal year 2007 insufficient accounts- The Board approved Budget
Amendment BA 07-090 and Resolution No. 07-310.
B.Request to approve Budget Resolution No 07-301 for the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for 2008 in the amount of $60,394.00-
The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 07-301.
4.PUBLIC SAFETY
A.9G-19 Grant- County Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance
Trust Fund Program Base Grant- The Board approved agreement # 08-BG-
24-10-66-01 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
B.Domestic Security Federally Funded Sub Grant Agreement # 08-DS-60-10-
66-01 in the amount of $29,637.00- The Board approved the State of Florida
Domestic Security Federally Funded Sub Grant Agreement # 08-DS60-10-66-
01 in the amount of $29,637.00.
5.PUBLIC WORKS
A.Engineering Department-Permission to advertise 15 public hearings- The
Board approved advertising 15 Public Hearings stating the County’s Intent to
Use the Uniform Method of Collecting Non-Ad-Valorem Special Assessments
levied by the Canoe Creek, Garrison Lane, Kings/Indrio, Lakewood Park 2,
Lakewood Park 3, North Lennard Road 1, North Lennard Road 2, North
Lennard Road 3, River hammock, Rainbow Drive 1, Rainbow Drive2, South
Hutchinson Island Beach Restoration, Sunland Garden Phase 2, Towns and
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Villages Countryside and West 2 Street Municipal Services Benefit Units on
December 11, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard.
B.Engineering Department- Road Improvement Agreement- Gator Trace
Boulevard- The Board approved the Road Improvement Agreement with
Gator Trace Master Association and authorized the Chairman to sign.
C.Engineering Department- Road Repair Agreement- Arrow Directional
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Boring, Inc.- agrees to make certain repairs to 25 Street rights of way south
of Midway Road to repair damage caused by an errant directional bore- The
Board approved the Road Repair Agreement and authorized the Chairman to
sign.
D.Engineering Department- Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of
$247,606.46 for the Prima Vista Boulevard Reconstruction- Rio Mar to U.S. 1
where the vast majority is to remove unsuitable soil.- The Board approved
Change Order No. 2 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
6.CULTURAL AFFAIRS
A.Ft. Pierce Post Office Historic Preservation State Grant- The Board approved
and authorized the Chairman to sign the letter to the State and any Grant
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Amendment associated with transferring the $350,000 Historic Preservation
Post Office State Grant # SC615 to the City of Ft. Pierce.
B.Authorize the use of Art in Public Places funds to purchase an artistic bench
that will be placed in the American Legion’s Post 171 public memorial area-
The Board approved utilizing the Art in Public Places funds to reimburse the
American Legion Post 171 for the purchase of the bench.
7.GRANTS
A.Submittal of grant application to the U.S. Soccer Foundation in the amount
not to exceed $100,000 FY 2008 program for funding to renovate, construct,
and install lighting at the soccer field located at Martin Luther King Jr.
Dreamland Park- The Board approved the submittal of the grant application.
B.Authorize for acceptance of grant from South Florida Water management
District for $25,000 to be used for plumbing retrofit in the St. Lucie county
Correction Facility- The Board approved the acceptance of the grant from the
South Florida Water Management District in the amount of $25,000.
C.Grant application- The Board approved the submittal of a Criminal Justice,
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant application to the
Florida Substance Abuse Reinvestment for an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000 during a 36 month funding period to assist in the implementation
and expansion of a Mental Health Court in St. Lucie County.
8.PURCHASING
A.Invitation to Bid for annual road re-surfacing contract- The Board approved
advertising an Invitation for Bid for the annual road re-surfacing contract.
B.Board approval to advertise an RFP to lease a Cell/Telecommunications
Tower site at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds- The Board approved
advertising an RFP to lease a Cell/Telecommunication Tower site.
9.PARKS REFERENDUM
Lawnwood Maintenance Building Project- New Electrical Service Cost AWM Change
Order No. 2- The Board approved AWM Contract Change Order No. 2 and approved the
use of $6,271.35 from Park Referendum MSTU funds to cover Ft. Pierce Utilities “new”
electrical service cost for the Lawnwood Maintenance Building project
10.SOLID WASTE
A.Work Authorization CDM- Staff recommends Board approval of and for
Chairman to execute Work Authorization as prepared by the County Attorney
for the September 20, 2007 proposal from CDM for engineering services to
assist St. Lucie County with the overall landfill gas system management for a
lump sum of $425,800. The Board approved Work Authorization for the
September 20, 2007 proposal from CDM.
B.Removal of Property Record # 50- The Board approved the removal of
Property Record # 50-0628 one AT IT62G from the Solid Waste inventory.
C.Emergency purchase order to Belt Maintenance Group, Inc.,- The Board
approved the after the fact emergency purchase order to Belt maintenance
Group, Inc., for repairs to the Construction and Demolition Processing
Facility for a total amount of $27,902.76.
D.Request for bids or conveyor belt maintenance repair and replacement- The
Board approved issuing a request for bids for conveyor belt maintenance
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repair and replacement for the Construction and Demolition Recycling
Facility.
E.Approval of Equipment Request EQ08-287- The Board approved Equipment
Request # 08-287 for the purchase of 13 replacement computers at a total cost
of $20,518.81.
11.AIRPORT
Request for Acceptance of Conditions from the Federal Aviation Administration for the
Release of Airport Property Required by County Utility Department for utility lines and
right of way within the Airport West Commerce Park- The Board authorized the County
Attorney to review and accept the conditions of the FAA release of utility lines and utility
ROW at the Airport West Commerce Park and sign the form to return to the FAA.
12.COMMUNITY SERVICES
A.Submit application to the Florida Department of Financial Services for
$1,000,000.00 for the My Safe Florida Home Program- The Board approved
submitting an application to the Florida Department of Financial Services and
authorized the Chairman to sign.
B.The Board approved awarding the Community Development Block Grant
Disaster Recovery Initiative- IFB # 4 to the low bidder, SDZ Construction at
$25,710.00 and award IFB # 6 low bidder, SDZ Construction at $16,000. and
authorized the Chairman to sign.
13.CENTRAL SERVICES
A.David Brooks Enterprises, Inc., Change Order No. 20 to # C05-12-636- The
Board approved Change Order No. 20 to # C05-12-636 to increase the
contract time four days, changing the date of substantial completion for the
Chiller Plant to February 4, 2008 and to increase the contract sum by $9,445;
the new contract sum will be $13, 200,157. the Board authorized the
Chairman to sign the Change Order as prepared by the County Attorney.
B.Approval to transfer expenses- The Board approved the transfer of expenses
in the a mount of $34,000 used for the deployment services of the materials
from the Civic Center on January 22, 2007 and Februaty7, 2007. The FBIP
funds used for these deployment services were ineligible and in conflict with
Florida Statue S.328.72 (15) and will need to be transferred to Erosion
Control.
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C.1 Fire and Security Inc.,- The Board approved the Amendment to # CO6-07-
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542 , 1 Fire & Security for the addition of the New Clerk of Courts building
and authorized the Chairman to sign the Amendment as prepared by the
County Attorney.
14.PARKS AND RECREATION
Fairwinds Golf Course/Julius Management group- Concessionaire-Payment Note- The
Board approved the Repayment Note agreed upon by Mr. Julius, President of Julius
Management Group, Fairwinds Golf Course concessionaire as drafted by the County
Attorney.
15.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Request to extend the existing agreement for Bellsouth/AT&T Metro-E Contract - The
Board approved the request to extend the existing agreement an additional 12 months and
authorized the Chairman to sign the Extension/Addendum Agreement.
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REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 07-058-Amending 1-12-36 (General Business) to correct a scrivener’s
error in the biennial increase for general businesses employing 5 or less employees- This
is the first of two public hearings, no action required. The next meeting scheduled for
November 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
The Assistant County Attorney addressed the corrections.
No action necessary.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 07-056- Economic Development Impact Fee Mitigation Program-
Permission to Advertise –
The County Attorney distributed the Target Industry List for the Board’s review.
Com. Grande requested language within item H and I of the ordinance stating that the
polling of the Board would be necessary as a positive statement.
The County Attorney advised Com. Grande this is not permitted outside the context of a
meeting. The applicant can discuss individually, but at a staff level they cannot count
votes prior to a meeting or an agenda.
The County Administrator stated he was not comfortable with this and stated in the past
the Board had given staff the flexibility to go ahead and negotiate how they felt it would
work. They have never asked applicants to meet with each Commissioner to see how
they felt.
Com. Coward stated he did not feel it needed to be expanded and recommended bringing
sub-section (h) in section 3 to the front between sub-sections (b) & (c).
Com. Grande stated in some instances the greatest challenge to industry is the utility
fees charged and their impact. He hoped staff would continue to work pro-actively with
the utility company i.e. FPUA.
The County Administrator stated they continue to work with the utilities authority
officials and they have a meeting planned. They have made suggestions on changing
their policy and continue to pursue them.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve staff
recommendation with item (h) moved up as recommended, and; upon roll call, motion
carried unanimously.
7. ADMINISTRATION
Children’s Services Council- Staff recommended selecting three nominees for
submission to the Office of the Governor for consideration for the Children’s Services
Council vacancy.
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Upon tally of the votes, the Board selected Corinne M. Behncke; Dennis G. Corrick;
Pamela S. Lannon to be submitted to the Governor.
8. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Update on the AG PUD Steering Committee
Mr. Satterlee, Growth Management Director, addressed the Board and stated they would
continue to work with the committee and did not recommend any interim changes. They
will continue to work with the new applicants on a case by case basis.
The County Attorney reviewed the draft ordinance and state there would be fifteen
members on the committee with five being appointed by each Board member. The
following groups will appoint one member: Farm Bureau, Indian River Citrus League,
Cattlemen’s Association, Conservation Alliance. Six members at large will be appointed
by the Board. One of the six will be an owner of agricultural land less than 160 acres and
one will be an owner of agricultural land more than 160 acres.
Com. Coward requested in item 1 (a) he was concerned with the phrase “ preservation of
agricultural lands” and the misunderstanding it may cause. Also some language in the
same paragraph that talks about the fiscal impact as well.
The County Attorney recommended continued use of agricultural lands.
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the Resolution No.
07-316 as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
RA.1 GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Petition of St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation Department, for a Major Site Plan
approval for the project known as St. Lucie County Fairgrounds for property consisting
of 249 acres located on the south side of Midway Road in the I Zoning District.
It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Lewis to approve the Petition of the St.
Lucie County Parks and Recreation Department, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
Com. Lewis requested ratification of her appointment of Jennifer Simpkins, to the
Environmental Advisory Board.
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.
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Chairman
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Clerk of the Circuit Court
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