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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: December 11, 2007 Convened: 9:00 a.m.
Adjourned: 1:15 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Chris Craft, 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, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Marie Gouin Management and
Budget Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control
Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Vanessa Bissey, Environmental Resources
Director, Paul Hyott, Veteran Services Director, Ed Fry, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Shai
Francis, Finance Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1.MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the
meeting held December 4, 2007, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
The Clerk of the Circuit Court introduced the new Finance Director, Ms. Shai Francis.
There was a moment of silence for Adam Schneider a local resident who was killed in
action in Iraq.
A.Resolution No. 07-388- Proclaiming December 13, 2007 as “Santa Lucia
Day…Day of Discovery” in St. Lucie County, Florida- Consider staff
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-388 as drafted.
Ms. T.A. Wyner, was present to accept the proclamation and advised everyone of the
times the events would be taking place in downtown Ft. Pierce.
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande to approve Resolution No. 07-
388, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Jane Brooks, 3207 S. Lakeview Circle, addressed the Board and commended their
action of postponing the discussion on the FPL issues. She also advised the Board of her
opposition to anything being placed on public lands.
Mr. Adam Locke, St. Lucie County resident, addressed the Board in opposition to the
wind-turbines being placed on the Island and also in the state of Florida. He asked the
Board review all the information provided on-line regarding the wind-turbines and their
affects to the area where they have been placed. He also addressed the fact that four out
of five Commissioners have not commented on their positions regarding this issue.
Com. Lewis advised Mr. Locke as well as all present, that she has not come to a decision
on this issue and is still in the process of gathering all obtainable information. At this
point she has not come to any conclusion. The studies on the migratory birds have not
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been completed. She will be visiting a site and objects to any reference being made that
she is being led.
The County Administrator advised the Board and those present that the site visit will be
paid for by the County and not FPL.
Ms. Julie Zanheiser, Indian River Drive resident, addressed the Board in opposition to
this proposed project and advised the Board of web-site she reviewed on Yahoo Group
and advised the Board of the many testimonies found in opposition to the wind turbines
in various countries and in Pennsylvania. Many residents regarded these projects as
nightmares and stated how devastating they were to the people living near them.
Ms. Laurie Schwab, Indian River Drive resident, addressed the Board and advised them
that both she and her husband oppose the project. She reiterated the public lands were
not purchased for the purpose of industrial use and these types of projects destroy visual
beauty of an area.
Mr. Harry Gray, Indian River Drive resident, addressed the Board in opposition to 400
foot turbines being placed in the area.
Mr. John Holt, 11122 Orange Avenue, addressed the Board and read quotes from the
lease agreement prior Commissions entered into.
Ms. Susie Caron, Indrio Road resident, addressed the Board regarding items RA1 and
RA2 being added to the agenda without public notice. She stated she strongly objects to
use of public lands for industrial sites.
Ms. Dee Dee Shone, Carlton Road resident, addressed the Board regarding this issue and
read the farewell address made by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower .
Com. Coward addressed those present and stated ha has put out a public statement where
he stated he is still forming an opinion on this issue. He has concerns with the potential
use of conservation lands intended for public use and purchased with public funds. He
believes this land was not intended for industrial uses. He has not formed a final opinion
as to whether the turbines should be placed at all or on all matters. He is sure the public
does not wish to see public lands used for this purpose.
Com. Grande stated that one thing should be clear to all and that is that no one on the
Board has taken a final position on this issue and that he would be looking for input from
the public. However he does not wish to have the general public rush the Commission
into making a quick decision on such a complex issue.
Com. Craft stated he has not ruled it in or ruled it out. This is a global issue not just a
local issue and is trying to find out if the impact would be too great on the community.
He has been vocal on his position starting with his personal beliefs then doing his
homework on the issue at hand.
Com. Coward recommended taking the proposal of utilizing conservation lands off the
table.
Com. Craft stated there are five different opinions on the dais and his is that the
conservation lands should be looked at and at the end of the day it maybe ruled out but he
still needs to do the homework before making a decision.
Com. Coward recommended slowing down the process in order to get it right and looking
at all the different technologies made available and may be appropriate and educate
themselves on the different opportunities and be more selective.
The balance of comments made were placed under item # 8 regarding the FDOT’s
request.
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4.CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the Consent Agenda
as amended, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
1.WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List No. 10.
2.COUNTY ATTORNEY
A.Merigold Investments, Inc. Road Impact Fee Agreement- This item was
pulled.
B.Contract for Sale and Purchase- Paradise Park Stormwater Improvement-
Harry Hagwood and Carolyn Hagwood- Tax ID 1433-801-0072-000/7- The
Board approved the Contract for Sale and Purchase from Harry and Carolyn
Hagwood for the purchase price of $40,000 authorized the Chairman to sign
the Contract and directed staff to proceed with the closing and record the
Warranty Deed in the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
3.PARKS ANDRECREATION
A.Approval of Budget Resolution No. 07-383- The Board approved Budget
Amendment No. 07-383 reimbursing the Savannas Recreation Area capital
account for repair of the front gate damaged by a camper.
B.Budget Amendment No. 08-004- The Board approved Budget Amendment
No. 08-004, transferring $403 to a capital account for replacement of a sink at
the Maravilla Recreation Center.
4.PUBLIC SAFETY
Request to approve Budget Resolution No. 07-385 for the Community Emergency
Response Team - The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 07-385 and authorized the
Chairman to sign.
5.PURCHASING
A.Request Board approval of the following six short listed firms from RFP No.
07-096, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and permission
to conduct contract negotiations and award contracts to the following six
successful short listed firms.
Ranking Firm
1.Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing
2.Miller Legg
3.Kimley-Horn
4.Ardaman & Associates
5.R.L. Weight
6.URS Corp.
The Board approved 1. Negotiate contracts with the six successful short listed firms for
Request for Proposals No. 07-096, Phase 1 and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
and 2. If negotiations are unsuccessful with any of the short listed firms to continue to
negotiate in rank order with additional firms up to firm # 11, and 3. If negotiations are
then successful, to award contracts to the six successful firms and authorize the Chairman
to sign the contracts as prepared by the County Attorney.
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B.Board approval to award Invitation to Bid No. 08-001, Sale of a 2000
Kawaski Mule 2510 (PR# 404549) to the highest responsive bidder Stamm
Manufacturing for the purchase price of $1,071.39- The Board approved
awarding Invitation to Bid # 08-001 to Stamm Manufacturing for the purchase
price of $1,071.39 authorized the removal of the equipment from the Road
and Bridge fixed assets and authorized the Chairman to sign any necessary
documents as prepared by the County Attorney.
6.PUBLIC WORKS
A.Engineering Division River Hammock MSBU- Potable Water Improvements
Request to advertise initial public hearing- The Board approved advertising
the public hearing to be held on January 15, 2008 to consider the River
Hammock MSBU.
B.Engineering Division- Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Kimley-
Horne and Associates for the Lennard Road PD&E Study- The Board
approved Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Kimley Horn and
Associated in the amount of $39,469 for the additional services required for
environmental study and documentation on the Lennard Road MSBU segment
of the corridor. Also included in this a mount is the effort associated with the
public relations workshop held in October 2007 and the extension of the
contract to July 2008 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
C.Engineering Division- The Board approved and authorized the Chairman to
sign Change Order No. 6 in the deductive of ($24,013.92) and accepted the
project; released retainage in the a mount of $272,739.37 deduct ($14,865.20)
from the contract for failed laboratory test and inspection costs and make
Final Payment in the amount of $257,874.17 to Community Asphalt Corp. for
the Midway Road and Glades Cut Off Road Intersection Improvements and
Midway Glades Cut-off Road Utilities Extension-Phase 1A projects, Contract
C03-06-451.
7.COURT ADMINISTRATION
Court Administration requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve Budget
Resolution No. 07-387 and establish 3- part time non benefit case manager positions as
well as allow for contract providers for group facilitation sessions- The Board approved
Budget Resolution No. 07-387.
8.VETERANS
Donation of multi-passenger van from County fleet to DAV Chapter 14, Ft. Pierce, Fl.-
The Board authorized the donation of County PR40-5128 Chevrolet Express-passenger
van to the DAV Chapter 14, a non-profit veterans organization.
9.MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Deletion from fixed asset inventory in accordance with the procedures outlined in the
purchasing manual, section 14.8- The Board approved removing the items from
inventory.
10.COMMUNITY SERVICES
A.Approval of Amendment No. 5 in the amount of $266,257 to the Medicaid
Non-Emergency Program Agreement- The Board approved and authorized
the Chairman to sign Amendment No. 5 to the Medicaid Non-emergency
Program Agreement.
B.Authorize submittal of a grant application to the Florida Division of
Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program for review and
subsequent state submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency-
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The Board approved the submission of a grant application on behalf of St.
Lucie I.N.T.A.C.T. and St. Lucie County Housing Division to the Florida
division of Emergency Management for review and subsequent state
submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency requesting an
amount not to exceed $3,000,000 per program to further a plan to provide
hurricane mitigation for low income homeowners and to authorize the
Chairman to sign all necessary documents.
C.Approval of six month time extension revised program budget and scope of
work for the St. Lucie County CDBG DRI Grant # 06DB-3C-10-66-01-W32-
The Board approved a six month time ext4ension, revised the program budget
and scope of work for the St. Lucie County CDBG DRI Grant # 06DB-3C-10-
66-01-W32 and authorized the Chairman to sign all documents necessary.
CONSENT ADDITIONS
CA.1- COUNTY ATTORNEY
Perpetual Easement along Canal No. 1 Paradise Park Stormwater Improvement- Ft.
Pierce Farms Water Control District- Resolution No. 07-346- The Board approved
Resolution No. 07-346 for a Perpetual Easement along Canal 1 for the agreed price of
$250,000 authorized the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 07-346 and directed staff to
proceed with the closing and record Resolution No. 07-346 in the Public Records of St.
Lucie County.
CA-2.
Resolution No. 07-394- Honoring Mr. Havert L. Fenn for exemplifying outstanding
citizenship through his major contributions to our community in the field of education
and government by dedicating and naming the Special Needs Shelter Auditorium Facility
on Virginia Avenue as The Havert L. Fenn Center, in St. Lucie County, Florida. – The
Board approved Resolution No. 07-394.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.A COUNTY ATTORNEY
Second Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 07-054- Water Conservation Plan- Consider
staff recommendation to approve Ordinance No. 07-054.
Com. Coward commented on the e-mails received and that he also shares concerns with
the overall water management system. This is a mandatory measure as part of the
permitting process with the water management district. He has concerns with water
going out to tide and the fact it is not being used efficiently and then placing strict water
conservation plans on the residents. However if this is not done, it would hold back any
infrastructure and permitting.
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Ordinance No. 07-
054, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.B-5P PUBLIC WORKS
Fifteen Public Hearings- Stating the County’s Intent to Use the Uniform Method of
Collecting Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments levied by the Canoe Cree, 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
Drive 2, South Hutchinson Island Beach Restoration, Sunland Gardens Phase 2, Towns
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Villages Countryside and West 2 St., Street Municipal Services Benefit Units-
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Consider staff recommendation to adopt the following 15 resolutions stating the County’s
intent to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments which
may be levied by the corresponding municipal services benefit
Agenda Item Number Resolution Number Project Name
5-B 07-347 Canoe Creek
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No.
07-347, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-C 07-348 Garrison Lane
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 07-
348, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-D 07-349 Kings/Indrio
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07-
349, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-E 07-350 Lakewood Park 2
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No.l 07-
350, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-F 07-351 Lakewood Park 3
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No. 07-
351, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-G 07-352 North Lennard Road 1
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Craft to approve Resolution No. 07-
352, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-H 07-353 North Lennard Road 2
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No.l
07-353, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-I 07-354 North Lennard Road 3
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 07-
354, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-J 07-355 River Hammock
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07-
355, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-K 07-356 Rainbow Drive 1
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No. 07-
356, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-L 07-357 Rainbow Drive 2
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07-
357, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-M 07-358 South Hutchinson Island
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07-
358, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-N 07-359 Sunland Gardens Phase 2
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 07-
359, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5-O 07-360 Towns, Villages/Countryside
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 07-
360, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
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5-P 07-361 West 2 Street
It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No.
07-361, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.Q COMMUNITY SERVICES
Proposed list of fee simple properties owned by St. Lucie County suitable for affordable
housing and Resolution No. 07-382- Consider staff recommendation to approve the list of
fee simple properties owned by St. Lucie County suitable for affordable housing,
approval of Resolution No. 07-382 and authorize the Chairman to sign necessary
documents.
It was moved by com. Grande, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No. 07-
382, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously,
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Presentation by Glatting and Jackson on the draft Greenways and Trials/Bicycle
Pedestrian Bicycle Master Plan- Staff request Board input on the draft Greenways and
Trails Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan.
7. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Petition of James P. Brown for Herbert S. Garten, Lynnore Moss, Front Street, LLC Ute
Avenue, LLC, Indiantown Land, and Aspen, LLC for a Major Site Plan for property
located on South Hutchinson Island along Highway A1A one-quarter mile South of
Frederick Douglas Park and due south of Sea Oats (AKA Anacostia Place) North of
Middle Cove for the project to be known as Hutchinson Sands. Draft Resolution No. 07-
247.
THIS ITEM WAS PULLED PRIOR TO THE MEETING
8. PUBLIC WORKS
Engineering Division- Florida Department of Transportation’s request to increase their
work hours to 24 hours a day, five days per week, in order to accelerate the US-1
widening- Consider staff recommendation to approve the FDOT’s request to work 24
hours a day, five days per week in order to accelerate the US-1 widening, subject to the
special conditions and authorize the Chairman to sign.
The following comments were made under item 3. General Public Comments due to this
item not being a public hearing.
Mr. Bill Wallace, Wallace Cadillac addressed the Board in favor of the 24 hour, 7 day a
week proposal by DOT. He advised the Board of the loss of business and jobs due to the
construction on U.S. Highway 1.
Mr. Mike Wetzel, Sunrise Ford addressed the Board in favor of the proposal by the DOT
and urged Board approval.
Mr. Preston, Wallace Chrysler Jeep employee, addressed the Board and advised them of
the loss of between 40 and 50% in business due to the construction. He stated all the
businesses in the area of the construction are suffering losses.
Mr. Kevin Christensen, employed Roger Dean Buick on U.S. 1 addressed the safety of
the road in its present condition and the many accidents in the area.
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It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS
RA. 1- ADMINISTRATION
FPL Request to permit the submission of a change in zoning/conditional use application.
THIS ITEM WAS PULLED PRIOR TO THE MEETING
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RA.2- ADMINISTRATION
THIS ITEM WAS PULLED
FPL Request for a Temporary License Agreement –
PRIOR TO THE MEETING
RA.3 – COUNTY ATTORNEY
St. Lucie County vs. State of Florida- Settlement Offer- City of Port St. Lucie- Staff
requests the Board provide staff with direction on how to respond to the October 30, 2007
settlement proposal.
The County Attorney gave a history on this issue and summarized the settlement
agreement.
The City and the County would enter into an Interlocal Agreement and the city agrees to
collect the fees for 5 years for Roads, Parks and Public Buildings at the following
percentages: 40% roads, 30% parks and 84% public buildings of the lowest impact fee
imposed by the county. The county will refund the city any impact fees collected by the
county from fee payers within the county in excess of the above stated percentages.
The County has been collecting 100% of those fees since April of 2006.
The City would amend their impact fee Ordinances eliminating the ordinance conflict
language and withdraw as an intervener in the bond validation lawsuit. The County will
be able to annually adjust the fee according to the Consumer Index and also modify the
fees if supported by an impact fee study approved by the BOCC. Also they had wanted
the BOCC to spend the funds in the zone where the fee was collected.
The County Attorney addressed the Board’s concerns relating the refund of the money as
previously discussed and the county’s needs. The Board needs to decide if they will be
refunding the money otherwise there would not be a need for continued discussion.
The City stated they would collect the impact fees for the county provided they agreed to
the refunds this is their condition.
The County Attorney continued to review the settlement agreement and stated the county
needed to review the pro’s and con’s of the agreement.
Com. Grande stated he had provided the County Attorney with a memo of
recommendations. He is not in favor of builders or developers receiving the refunds if
the property has been sold. He does not agree with the total refund concept, however if
there was to be one he would believe the resident owners should be receiving the refund.
He believes they should respond with a counter proposal.
Ms. Nancy Offett, Treasure Coast Builders Association addressed the Board and sated
they were at a disadvantage not being aware this was going to be on the agenda today.
Ms. Offett stated when it comes to the refunds they do have some concerns. They believe
in some instances the builders have not been reimbursed by the new homeowner
sometimes arrangements were made outside of a contract. They recommended the county
release all liens and reimburse the remitters of the impact fee check
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Com. Coward addressed what he felt was the main question, that being is the county
legally justified in collecting 100% of the impact fees.
The County Attorney advised Com. Coward and the Board that according to our
consultant Dr. Nicholas, the county is justified in collecting 100% of the impact fees on
the basis of the dual rational nexis test.
Com. Coward questioned if this was so, why would the county give the money back.
The County Attorney stated they are proposing to refund, 60% of the roads and 70% of
the parks none for public buildings and this is what they were getting prior to the
percentages they were collecting and what the city was giving the county.
The County Administrator advised the Board in 2005, the consultant recommended an
increase in impact fees and they were never put in place. He wanted the Board to be
aware the fees in place are artificially low.
The County Attorney stated this was a condition of the city if the county wished for them
to collect the fees again.
Ms. Arlene Brown Treasure Coast Builders Association member addressed the Board and
advised them of a letter sent by Mr. Grimm, formally St. Lucie County’s building
official, where in stated there was a mistake involving the double impact fees and the
collection of them.
The County Attorney stated prior the county realized they had collected too much in fees
for a 6 month period and advised those who were affected they would be reimbursed.
The County Attorney stated they are here today not because the county did anything
wrong, but because this is what the city is requiring as a condition in order for them to
collect the fees for the county as they did prior.
Com. Lewis stated the money is needed more in services by the residents.
Com. Lewis stated in the interest of settlement, she would support the refund to the
homeowners and is willing to look at the settlement proposal.
The County Administrator stated road impact fees refunded would be $3.6 million dollars
and $600,000 for parks impact fees.
Com. Grande stated he believed Com. Coward was saying he was not in favor of the
agreement as presented.
Com. Coward stated he was not in favor of the refunds because he felt it was not
justified.
Com. Grande stated his position was he is not in favor of the settlement agreement as
presented. He is not in favor of the refunds as been presented and offered an alternate
basis for a limited refund.
The County Attorney stated the current property owner would get the refund and this
would include the builder if he was still the property owner because he was not able to
sell it and this is how he understands it.
Com. Craft stated he would like to have the opportunity to talk with staff further and
make a few calls to the city to discuss this further.
Com. Coward requested formal justification and or documentation provided by Dr.
Nicholas explaining what was done at that time and why.
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Com. Smith stated he would also like to see the time extended to ten years rather than the
five. Also look at projects in PSL i.e. sidewalks etc., that are in great need rather than
just refund any money.
It was the consensus of the Board to discuss this issue further after the first of the year at
the January 22, 2008 informal meeting.
RA.4- COUNTY ATTORNEY
Resolution No. 07-396 – Amendment to Investment Polity- Consider staff
recommendation to adopt the attached Resolution No. 07-396 and authorize the Chairman
to sign the Resolution.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court addressed the Board on this item and advised those present
the committee had been e-mailed regarding the amendment and he received 4 responses
in favor of the change.
Com. Coward advised the Board that he had been in contact with his committee
appointee, Mr. Chris Fogel and he too was in favor of the change.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve Resolution No.
07-396, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
RA.5- COUNTY ATTORNEY
3503 and 3507 Avenue L. Ft. Pierce – Troublesome Vegetation- Consider staff
recommendation to authorize a 30 day notice be sent to the property owners ordering
them to clear the problem, non-protected vegetation or St. Lucie County will have it
cleared and place a lien on the property.
It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve staff
recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
RA.6- ADMINISTRATION
State Board of Administration Investments- Consider staff recommendation to approve
the attached letter and Resolution No. 07-395 and forwarding them to the Governor and
the Cabinet.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve staff
recommendation and Resolution No. 07-395, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
RA-7 ADMINISTRATION GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Rural Land Stewardship Area Program- Staff recommends that the RLSA review be
completed by County staff with the assistance of the County’s consultant.
The Assistant County Administrator addressed the Board on this item and alluded to the
Informal Meeting previously held September 24, 2007 where a discussion was had
regarding the reimbursement of staff cost and consultant services from the development
team. The development team has agreed to reimburse the County for the staff costs and
consultant costs for the review and process of the 3 Rural Land Stewardship applications
Receiving Area, Sending Area and the DRI. They have developed an estimate of staff
hours and costs associated with those hours and have a proposal from MSCW as to what
it would cost to complete the review of the receiving area application.
There were 3 options mentioned. It was recommended by staff to continue the review in
the now existing fashion which consists of the existing staff and the assistance of MSCW.
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Staff’s recommendation was two fold: 1) proceed under option 1 with current staff
continuing to review with the assistance of the consultants (MSCU) 2) do away with the
monthly update.
Com. Coward wished to make it clear and for the record that this is at best an estimate
and if there area additional costs the County reserves the right to have staff sit down with
the development team and make sure the county tax payers are not being forced to
subsidize any part of this and as previously stated the county would be made whole.
Com. Grande stated he wished it be understood by all that the county would be made
whole for all expenses.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve recommendations
as stated by staff, 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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