HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Meeting Minutes 01-25-2008BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
EAR MAJOR ISSUES PUBLIC MEETING
Date: Januazy 25, 2008 Convened: 1:30 p.m.
Adjourned: 4:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Joseph Smith, Paula A. Lewis, Doug Cowazd absent,
Chris Craft, Chazles Grande
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County
Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Mazk Satterlee, Growth
Management Director, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Lauri Case, Utilities Director,
Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
An evaluation and appraisal report was given by Ms. Lorraine Tappen, Senior Planner,
Giordano and Associates.
Ms. Tappen advised the Board the deadline for adoption would be November 1, 2008 and
advised the Board of the process.
The County's report would be first
Municipalities may utilize report for information
Ft. Pierce adoption date would be February 1, 2010
Port St. Lucie adoption date would be April 1, 2010
St. Lucie Village would be March 1, 2010
Com. Craft expressed his concern with hotel densities on the island. He felt if they were
restricting them it would be difficult to amact more hotels to the azea. He stated he
would like to find a happy medium.
Mr. Bill Hammer, azea resident, addresed the Boazd and complimented all involved. He
believes the list will serve as a viable decision guide. He recommended standazds for
building on the island be upgraded.
Ms. Nancy Offett, Treasure Coast Builders Association, addressed the Board and stated
her association would like to be made part of the process and questioned what affect this
would have on housing.
Mr. Skeet Jernigan, Economic Development Council commended staff for the scheduled
meetings, however he felt there was not a lot of diversity at them.
He advised the Board the Economic Development Council has been involved in this issue
of workforce affordable housing. In the job creation area, he thanked the County for their
reaction on economic development where some impact fees may be waived. He stated in
the capital improvement area, the capital improvement element and financial feasibility,
the element does not get the attention it should get especially today. He recommended an
expansion of the item "h".
Com. Grande commended Ms. Tappen and stated her moderation of the meeting was
excellent and he appreciated her work at the meetings.
Com. Craft expressed his concern that with the population of the county being 250,000,
only 30-40 people show up at the meetings and he is not certain if they have realy
captured the interested parties. He would like to engage more people in the process
before moving forwazd.
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The Growth Management Director stated he would look at possibly placing a survey in
the newspaper or the web site.
There being no further discussion the meeting was adjourned.