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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Minutes 03-11-2008 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMMISSIONERS ST/ LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: March 11, 2008 Convened: 8:00 a.m. Adjourned: 11:05 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Coward, Charles Grande, Chris Craft Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County Administrator, LeeAnn 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, Management and Budget Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Diana Lewis, Airport Director, Neil Appel, Purchasing Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk 1.INVOCATION 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.MINUTES It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the minutes from the meeting on March 4, 2008, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 4.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A.AmeriCorps National Civilan Community Corps- Staff recommended the Board hear the presentation by AmeriCorps NCC and thank them for their contributions to the community. B.Resolution No. 08-078- Proclaiming the week of March 16, 2008 through March 22, 2008 as “Surveyors Week” in St. Lucie County, Florida- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 08-078 as drfted. It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 08- 078, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. C.The Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast presented their Annual Report. The report was given by Gwenda Thompson, President/CEO. D.TVC Flow Way Presentation by Ft. Pierce Farms and Ft. Pierce Design Studio. 5.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Carol Mashire, President of the South Beach Association addressed the Board regarding item 11, South Causeway Park. She expressed her concerns witht the addition of the parking to the inerlocal agreement. She stated the City of Ft. Pierce did not agree with the additional parking amd suggested the original amendment agreed to by both the City and the County should remain in place. She also recommended the Board consider tranferring ownership to the City of Ft. Pierce. Com. Grande stated he did not believe there was any indication the county was going to provide parking to the west . 1 Ms. Christine Coke, City Commissioner, addressed the Board and stated she did not wish to discuss the parking issue and stated the city would probably prefer a land swap take place. She also sommented on the interlocal agreement and stated the city is unified in assisting the county with the entrance improvements of the beach area. She believed the parking issue had been covered in the prior interlocal agreement and requested the County go back to the original agreement as agreed upon. The County Attorney recommended fousing on the language identified. So far they have a conceptual Master Plan that needs to be approved by the City and the County and it will have the parking configuration. He believes the county can move forward with the existing language. Mrs. Peck, South Beach Association, addresed the Board and reviewed the City and County Ordinances . Mrs.Marjorie Harrell, Ft. Pierce resident, addressed the Board regarding Lincoln Park Community Center and the possible relocation of staff. She requested the Board do all possible to keep the center operating. The County Administrator advised the Board they had attempted to negotiate the purchase of the property however the owner is an unwilling seller. The center would need renovations and at this time there are no capital projects in the budget for next year. Mr. Brad Culverhouse, Chairman of the St. Lucie County Historical Commission addressed the Board in support of item 6-I. Ms. Susie Caron, Indrio Road resident, addressed the Board regarding item O and P being addd to the agenda at the last minute and requested these items be continued. Com. Coward stated he would rather defer items O & P. The Growth Management Director stated they did not have any objections to the continuance. Mr. Ron Harris, Surveyor for St. Lucie County Public Works Department stated he had no objection to delaying these items. Mr. Timothy Jelus, developer of the project stated these items for the final olat approval and requested they be taken off the Consent Agenda and placed as a regular agenda item as a public hearing. He adised the Board they needed to start the building process for the project and were looking to finalize 44 lots. It was the consensus of the Board to reagenda items O & P for March 25, 2008. 6.CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the Consent Agenda with item CB# pulled and items O & P pulled to be reagendad, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A.WARRANTS The Board approved Warrant List No. 23. B.COUNTY ATTORNEY 1.Facilities Use Agreement- Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc.- TheBoard approved the Facilities Use Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement. 2 2.Ordinance No. 08-012- Amending the Land Development Code- The Board approved advertising Ordiance No. 08-012 for public hearings before the Local Planning Agency on April 17, 2008 and the Board of County Commissioners on May 6, 2008 and June 3, 2008 begnnning at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as it may be heard. 3.Interlocal Agreement – County/Firt Pierce Farms Water Control District- This item was pulled. 4.Resolution No. 08-084- The Board approved Resolution No. 08-084 authorizing the Housing Finance Authority of St. Lucie County to proceed with the proposed issues of Multifamily Mortgage Rrevenue Bonds, Series 2008 for financing of a multifamily residential rental housing project (Jenkins Pointe Apartments) through the issuance of its multlifamily housing revenye bonds in an aggregate principal amount fgor all series of such Bonds of not to exceed $20,700 . 5.Ordinance No. 08-005- Code Enforcement Procedures- The Board approved advertising Ordinance No. 08-005. th 6.South 25 St. Roadway Widening- Midway Road to Edwards wRoad- Temporawty Construction Easement Sunrise Tabernacle Church- Resolution No. 08-085- The Board approved Resolution No. 08-085 and directed staff to rrecord the documents in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 7.Indian River Estates MSBU- Master Meeter- FPUA- The Board approed the Utillity Easement in favor of Ft. Pierce Utilities Authority, authorized the Chairman to execute the Easement and directed staff to record the Easement in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 8.Revocable License Agreement- 7 Eleven Inc., Oleander Avenue & Edwards Road- The Board approved the Revocable Licrense Agreement, authorized the Chairman to sign the Revocable License Agreement and directed 70Eleven to record the document in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 9.The Board approved Budget Amendment No. BA08-015 requesting the transfer of $150,000 from Contingency Account No. 001-9910-599100-800 to Professional Services Account No. 001-1410-531000-100. C.PUBLIC WORKS 1.Engineering Division- The Board approved and authorized the Chariman to accept the project; release the retainage in the amount of $13,199.90 and make final payment to the contractor Johnson-Davis, Inc., in the amount of $13,199.50 Solida Circle Culvert Replacement project. 2.Engineering Division- Second Amendment to Work Authorization No. 11- The Board approved the Second Amendment to Work Authorization No. 11 to the Consultant Agreement for Coastal Engineering Services with Taylor engineering for Indian River Revetment Repair/Replacement Design and Permitting in the amount of $123,475 and singature by the Chairman. D.COMMUNITY SERVICES 1.The Board approved the amended contract between the State of Florida Department of Health and St. Lucie county for Operation of the Health Department which increases the total funding for the Health Department by $318,767, but does not incese the funding by the BOCC and authorized the Chairman to sign all pertinent documents necessary. 3 2.Approval of Amendment No. 6 - The Board approved Amendment No. 6 in the amount of $32,639 to the Medicaid Non-Emergency Program Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign. E.PARKS AND RECREATION 1.Change Order No. 1- T&G Contractors Ilous Ellis Baksetball Canopy- The Board approved Change Order No. 1 extendign the completion date to April 4, 2008. 2.Early Leaning Coaltion of SLC /Waiver of Fees/Lawnwood Complex Open Space- The Board approved aiver of user fees in the amount of $875.00 for the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County’s Inc., Parents and Childrens Day celebration to be held April 6, 2008 at the Lawnwood Complex. 3.Request for Utility Easement Elks Park- FPUA - The Board approved FPUA request for a utility easement west of the ecisting sidewalk at Elks Park, approved the Easement Agreement and authoirzed the Chairman to sign. 4.The Board approved seving aclohol at South Causeway Park for the Ketter & Rowland family reunion. F.AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION Title change of Windstorm Program Specialist to Family Consumer Sciences Agent- The Board approved this title change. G.MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Acceptance of funds- The Baord accepted funds from Martin County for services provided from St. Lucie County Coopertive Extension Director and adopted Budget Resolution 08-080 to establish funding for service rendered. H.PURCHSING The Board approved advertising an Invitation to Bid for the construction of phase 2 of Runway 9L-27R at the St. Lucie County International Airport. I.GROWTH MANAGEMENT The Board approved the Historical Commission’s request that Lucille Rieley Rights and John Foster be appointed to the Commission as special advisors as recommended by the Commission. J.UTILITIES Amendment No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 13 for Camp Dresser & McKee - The Board approved Amendment No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 13 to increse the lump sum amount from $127,280 to $147,920. K.ADMINISTRATION Maintenance Dredging of the Ft. Pierce Inlet and Turning Basin- The Board approved submitting a funding request to the Federal Delegation for maintenance dredging of the Ft. Pierce Inlet and turning basin in the amount of $3,300,000. L.GRANTS The Board approved accepting the grant funding from the Florida Department of Children and Families under the Criminal Justice , Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant, through the Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health 4 Corporation in the amount of $688,572 ($229,524/year)during a 3 year funding period to assiswt in implementation and expansion of SLC Mental Health Court. M.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3 Year ACS Banner annual maintenance renewal contract- The Board approved the 3 year ACS Banner annual maintenance renewal contract at a reduced amount of $100,023.78 for the next 3 years with a substantial cost savings. N.CULTURAL AFFAIRS 1.Purchase of two permanent exhibits for the Historical Museum- The Board authorized staff to ourchase two permanent exhibits for the Historical Museum for a total of $5,000 and approved Budget Amendment BA08-014. 2.North Beach Association to serve beer and wine at the UDT- The Board approved the North Beach Association to serve beer and wine at the UDT Seal Museum Open House event on the evening of March 15, 2008. 3.Authorize staff to purchase and install a wheel chair lift along with a concrete pad and electrical unit- The Board authorized staff to purchase and install a wheel chair lift along with a concrete pad and electrical unit for the porch of the Gardner House adjacent to the Historical Museum for a miximum not to exceed $8,000 and approved Budget Amendment # BA08-016. O.ADDITION: PUBLIC WORKS Waterstone- Agreement with Port Richie Village Investment, LLC for Traffic Signal Contribution - This was pulled and will be re-agendad for March 25, 2008. P.ADDITION GROWTH MANAGEMENT Request of Port Richey Village Investments LLC for Phase two plat approval for the project known as Waterstone PUD- This item was pulled and will be re-agendad for March 25, 2008. REGULAR AGENDA 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.COUNTY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 08-004-Providing the Terms and Conditions for Installing, Constructing and Maintaining a Communications Facility in the County’s Public Rights of Way for the Provision of Communication Service- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 08-004 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Ordinance. Ms. Kathy McKenzie, AT & T thanked the Board and staff for working with AT & T on this issue. It was movd by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Ordinance No. 08- 004 as amended (corrections), and;upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. END OF PUBLC HEARINGS 8.GROWTH MANAGEMENT Propose resolution to update land use permit fees for the Growth Mangement Department and the Environment Resources Department- Consider saff recommendation to approve this resolution incresing permit fees for the Growth Mangement and Environmental Resources Department. 5 It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 9.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Change a Light Campaign initiative- Conside staff recommendation to approve the “Change a Light St. Lucie” campaign and become a Pledge Driver in this energy conservation effort, at no cost to the County. It was moved by Com. Grande, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 10.COUNTY ATTORNEY Chuck’s Seafood Restaurant, Inc.- Consider approval of Proposed Access and Parking Plan- Consider staff recommendation to approve the propsoed parking plan for Chuck’s Seafood Restaurant, Inc. subject to approve of the additional six parking spaces by the St. Lucie County Fire District. This item was pulled. 11.COUNTY ATTORNEY South Causeway Park- Amndment to Amended and Restated Recreational Facilities Exchange- Consider staff recommendation to approve the Amendment to the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement and authoirze the Chairman to sign the Agreement. The County Attorney recommended the Board approve the agreement as approved by the City Commission without the added language on parking and direct County staff to include the parking use configuration and parking on the master plan to be presented to the City and the County. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve the County Attorney’s recommendation, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. 12.COUNTY ATTORNEY ORCA Use Agreement- Walton Scrub Homestead- Consider staff recommendation to approve the Amendment to the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement and Resolution No. 08-074 and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement and Resolution. It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Grande, to approve the agreement and Resolution No. 08-074 and authorized the chairman to sign the Agreement and the Resolution, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. There being no futher business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Chairman ______________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 6