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Home My WebLink AboutBOCC Minutes 02-26-2008 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: February 26, 2008 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 10:00 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Joseph Smith, Paula A.Lewis, Doug Coward, Chris Craft, Charles Grande Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, LeeAnn Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Gertrude Walker, Supervisor of Elections, Mark Satterlee, Growth Management Director, Leo Cordiero, Solid Waste Director, Lauri Case, Utilities Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1.INVOCATION 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.MINUTES It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 19, 2008, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 4.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A.St. Lucie Saves Week- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-075 proclaiming February 24- March 2, 2008 as St. Lucie County Saves Week in St. Lucie County. The County encourages our citizens to begin saving, establish an emergency fund and work towards building wealth through asset development. Ms. Carol Alberts and Mr. Dan Kurek were present to accept the proclamation. It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Craft, to adopt Resolution No. 08-075, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. B.Resolution No. 08-081- Honoring Mrs. Gertrude Walker who has been chosen as “History Maker” in St. Lucie County, Florida for exemplifying outstnding citizenship through her major contributions to our community in the field of Government. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to adopt Resolution No. 08- 081, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C.Resoltuion No. 08-082 Honoring Mr. R. Duke Nelson who has been chosen as “History Maker” in St. Lucie County, Florida for exemplifying outstanding citizenship through his major contributions to our community in the field of Government. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to adopt Resolution No. 08- 082, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. D.The County Administrator announced the Employee of the Year for 2007, Ms. Missy Stiadle. 5.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1 None. 6.CONSENT AGENDA It wasmoved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the Consent Agenda, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 1.WARRANTS The Board approved Warrant List No. 21. 2.ADMINISTRATION A.Art in Public Places- Commissioner Lewis requested ratification of her appointment to the Art in Public Places Committee, TA Wyner. B.Library Advisory Board- Commissioner Craft requested ratification of his appointment to the Library Advisory Board, Ms. Linda Hudson. 3.PUBLIC SAFETY Budget Resolution No. 08-063- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 08-063 for the 2008 Domestic Security Federally Funded Sub Grant Agreement # 08-DS-60-10-66- 01-273 and authorized the Chairman to sign. 4.PARKS AND RECREATION A.Fairgrounds Fencing & Sidewalk- Safety Issue- Approve Budget Amendment No. 08-012- Approve Capital Improvement request CIP08-123- The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 08-012 for Fairgrounds sidewalk and fencing project in the amount of $7,402.16 and Capital Improvement Request CIP08-123. B.Sheriff’s Department- Request for Waiver- Reduction of Fees-Fairgrounds - The Board approved the reduced fee of $3,292.50 for use of the Fairgrounds buildings A,B and C tables and chairs by the Sheriff’s Department to host its Desert Snow training program April 20-25, 2008. 5.PUBLIC WORKS A.Code Compliance Division- The Board approved advertising a public hearing for April 1, 2008 to declare the structure at 3305 Avenue L, Ft. Pierce, Fla., an unsafe building. B.Engineering Division- The Board approved accepting the project; releasing the retainage in the amount of $ 76,895.90 and make final payment in the amount of $124,689.71 to Community Asphalt Corporation for the construction of the Indrio Road & US 1 intersection improvement project. C.Engineering Division- The Board approved Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Johnson Davis Inc., for a time extension only for the Seminole Canal Culvert Replacement at Winter Garden Parkway, and authorized the Chairman to sign. 6.UTILITIES Amendment 2 to Work Authorization # 5 for Camp Dresser & McKee- The Board approved Amendment 2 to Work Authorization 5 for Camp Dresser McKee to increase the lump sum amount from $233,330 to $254,715 and an extension to March 31, 2008. 2 7.AIRPORT Accept Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement with the FDOT- The Board approved accepting the FDOT Supplemental Joint Participation Agreement for $78,946 with a local match of $78,946 and approved Resolution No, 08-071 for the proposed Parallel Runway 9L/27R Design/Construction, and authorized the Chairman or designee to execute the JPA and Resolution No. 08-071. 8.COMMUNITY SERVICES A.Approval of Budget Resolution No. 08-073- The Board approved Budget Resolution No. 08-073 to budget funds from the FY 07 Home Consortium allocation. B.Approval to extend the term of Contract C06-10-738- The Board approved extension of the term on contract C06-10-738 to March 31, 2008 with Florida Housing Coalition and authorized the Chairman to sign the extension to the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. C.Grant agreement with Florida Department of Community Affairs Disaster Recovery Initiative- The Board approved the grant agreement with Florida Department of Community Affairs Disaster Recovery Initiative for funds to assist with various eligible CDBG Housing Activities such as new construction, rehabilitation, and replacement in the amount of $4,221,157.79 and authorized the Chairman to sign any necessary documents. 9.PURCHASING A.Award of Request for Proposals RFP # 08-013, Kayak Rentals and Excursions to Lisa’s Kayaks, Inc., - The Board approved awarding the Request for Proposals # 08-013 Kayak Rentals and Excursions to Lisa’s Kayaks, Inc., for the monthly fee of $55.00 paid to the County per location and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. B.Award of Invitation to Bid # 08-017 - The Board approved Invitation to Bid # 08-017 purchase of Guardrail material to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Comade Inc., per unit price list and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. C.Fixed Asset Inventory- Property Record Removal- The Board approved staff removing the requested records from the fixed asset inventory of the BOCC. D.Award of Invitation to Bid # 08-016 End of Life Battery Recycling to the highest responsible, responsible bidder Metal Conversion technologies, LLC per the attached price schedule- The Board approved awarding Invitation to Bid # 08-016 to Conversion Technologies per the price schedule and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. E.Award of Invitation to Bid # 08-024 Belt Maintenance to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, Belt Maintenance Group- The Board approved awarding Invitation to Bid # 08-024 to Belt Maintenance Group per the attached price schedule, and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney. END OF CONSENT AGENDA 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.COUNTY ATTORNEY 3 438 SE Tranquilla Avenue- Unsightly and unsanitary conditions- Consider staff recommendation to authorize a 30 day notice be sent to the property owners ordering them to remove the unsightly and unsanitary conditions or St. Lucie County will have it removed. Ms. Alberta Widman, resident of Tranquilla Avenue, addresed the Board and stated the property had problems prior to the hurricanes. There has been vandalism to the house and in the neighborhood since the house has been abandoned. She felt immediate action was needed. Mr. Dennis Bunt, Code Enforcement Supervisor, addressed the Boards questions on the property. He stated they had contacted Mr. McDonald, property owner and he had removed some articles from the property recently. Ms. McDonald had been cited in the past for having the large storage container on property. She has since moved out of state and abandoned the property. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve staff recommendation, and;upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGULAR AGENDA 8.ADMINISTRATION Safe Routes to School Grant Program- Staff recommends that the TPO be requested to coordinate this program with local governments within the County and that the local governments jointly fund this program. Staff also recommends the TPO hire an individual to coordinate this program should the funds details be worked out. Com. Coward addressed his concern with the staff request due to the fact they presently do not have a Director for the TPO. Com. Coward recommended requesting the TPO place this item on the agenda of their next meeting in order to receive consensus and then proceed. The Board concurred. No action taken. 9.ADMINISTRATION Treasure Coast Education & Research Development Authority- Staff recommends the Board vote to appoint one at large member from the applications submitted to the Treasure Coast Education & Research Development Authority to fill the vacancy. The applicants were as follows: Apissomian, Arthur Byrd, Michael Donahue, John Gilmmore, Dawn V Lillo, Frank Pancoast, Richard Ryan, Joseph Upon tally of the votes: Mr. John Donahue was appointed to the Trreasure Coast Educastion and Research Development Authority with 4 out of 5 votes. 4 There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________ Chairman __________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 5