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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110215 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: February 15, 2011 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned: 10:37 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chris Craft, Chris Dzadovsky, Paula A. Lewis, Frannie Hutchinson, Tod Mowery Others Present: Faye Outlaw, County Administrator, Lee Ann Lowery, Asst. County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Debra Brisson, Parks and Recreation Director, Lauri Waldie, Utilities Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services, Marie Gouin, OMB Director, Joseph E. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Shai Francis, Finance Director, Mark Satterlee, Planning and Development Director, Karen Smith, ERD Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Millie Delgado- Feliciano, Deputy Clerk _____________________________________________________________________________________________ I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the February 1, 2011 meeting. It was moved by Com. Mowery, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to approve the minutes of the meeting held February 1, 2011, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Clerk Joseph E. Smith presented the Board with the 2009 CAFR Award. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Steven Pierce, pest control business owner in St. Lucie County addressed the Board in opposition to Ordinance No. 11-001B. Mr. Pierce stated he believed this ordinance would hurt the industry and cause more lay-offs in the County. He requested the Board re-consider the approval of this ordinance. VI. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Mowery, to approve the Consent Agenda, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. A. WARRANTS Approve warrant list No. 19 and 20 The Board approved Warrant Lists No. 19 and 20. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. First Amendment to Road Improvement Agreement with ECM Group, LLC The Board approved the First Amendment to the Road Improvement Agreement with ECM Group, LLC 2. Approve the contract with New Horizons of the Treasure Coast for grant services as identified in the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance abuse Reinvestment Grant. 1 The Board approved the grant contract with New Horizons. The contract will have a retroactive start date of October 1, 2010, and New Horizons shall be reimbursed for services rendered since this date. Contract with New Horizons for staff services and support for defendants with mental health and co-occurring issues who would otherwise be incarcerated in the County jail. 3. St. Lucie County International Airport – Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Hangar Sublease from WMRC Properties, LLC to Johan T. Macaluso The Board approved the proposed Assignment and Assumption of the sublease for Hanger E6 from WMRC Properties, Inc. to John T. Macaluso, and authorized the Chairman to sign the Consent. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 4. Permission to Advertise Public Hearing to declare real property surplus property The Board approved advertising a Public Hearing to declare real property surplus property before the Board of County Commissioners on March 22, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. 5. Transit Shelter Program – Agreement with DG Orange Avenue, LLC The Board approved the proposed transit shelter agreement with DG Orange Avenue, LLC, and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement. C. HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services: 1. Choose Life Funding Award The Board approved awarding and granting the agreement to Care Net Pregnancy Services of the Treasure Coast and Home for Families; and authorized the Chairman to sign all documents as approved by the County Attorney. Community Services - Transit: 2. Grant Amendment The Board approved accepting the Executive Order 11-02 amended language to the FDOT SJPA Transit Block and FTA 5311 Grants as outlined in the agenda memorandum; and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Housing Division: 3. Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) The Board approved the acceptance of the HHF Advisor Services contract with Florida Housing Finance Corporation; approved Budget Resolution 11-046, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney 4. Housing Counseling Grant The Board approved the acceptance, retroactively of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 2010 Housing Counseling Grant, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. D. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, BUDGET & GRANTS Purchasing Division: 1. Bid No. 11-006, Class I Landfill Phases II & IIIA Closure The Board approved awarding Bid No. 11-0006, Class I Landfill Phases II & IIIA Closure, to T & K Construction, LLC of Vinemont, and Alabama and authorized the Chairman to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. D. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT, BUDGET & GRANTS CONTINUED Budget: 2 2. Dori Slosberg Mini-Grant Awards The Board approved the awarding of grant funds totaling $218,515 as indicated in the attached agenda memorandum, and authorized the County Administrator to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. E. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Prison Health Services Inmate HIV Medications Invoice for December, 2010 The Board authorized the payment of Prison Health Services invoice number PHS0008790 for HIV medications for the FY-2011 period of December 01, 2010 through December 31, 2010, in the amount of $31,362.97. 2. St. Lucie County Employee Handbook, Amendment to Section 3.09 Sick Leave The Board approved Resolution No. 11-049 amending Resolution No. 86-173 as delineated in the Background information. F. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS Amendment No. 1 to the AT&T Contract Agreement The Board approved Amendment No. 1 to the AT&T Contract Agreement, Equipment Request No. 11-020 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. G. COMMISSIONER HUTCHINSON Appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee The Board ratified Commissioner Hutchinson’s appointment of Helen Dempsey to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no public hearings scheduled for February 15, 2011. VIII. ADMINISTRATION Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County Consider staff recommendation to select six nominees from the twelve applicants for submission to the Office of the Governor for consideration for the Children’s Services Council’s vacancies. Upon tally of the votes, the following applicants were selected for consideration before the Governor to serve on the Children’s Services Council: Marilyn A. Lawless Candice L. Loupe Garry R. Wilson Donna M. Harris Elizabeth Heard Mallonee Paula C. Frederick IX. ADMINISTRATION St. Lucie County Tourist Development Council Consider staff recommendation to select one applicant from the applications submitted to fill the at large vacancy on the St. Lucie County Tourist Development Council. Upon tally of the votes, the following applicant was appointed to the St. Lucie County Tourist Development Council Paul Taglieri 3 X. ADMINISTRATION Fort Pierce Harbor Advisory Committee Consider staff recommendation to select one applicant from the applications submitted to fill the at large vacancy on the Fort Pierce Harbor Advisory Committee. Upon tally of the votes, the following applicant was appointed to the Ft. Pierce Harbor Advisory Council Bradley J. Currie XI. COUNTY ATTORNEY Naming Rights Agreement with Tradition Development Company L.L.C. – Settlement Offer Consider staff recommendation to approve the December 22, 2010 Settlement Offer. The County Attorney addressed the Board on this item and provided a brief summary of the settlement offer made by Tradition Development Company. He stated he believed the county has a good legal position; however it may be problematic to attempt to collect the amount of the lien which is $95,000. He recommended the Board accept the settlement offer of $50,000. Com. Dzadovsky addressed going to court and the time and cost spent. The County Attorney concurred with Com. Dzadovsky’s comments. Com. Mowery stated the key word is “collection” it can be taken to court, have a great position; however you may be unable to collect even if you win. It was moved by Com. Mowery, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the settlement as recommended by the County Attorney, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. XII. ADMINISTRATION Adoption of New Board Meeting Schedule Consider staff recommendation to approve acceptance of the Chairman’s recommendation and adoption of the new board meeting schedule. The County Administrator addressed the proposed schedule of the BOCC meetings and provided exhibits indicating staff hours. Staff is recommending the Board approve the three scheduled meetings during each month with the last Tuesday open for any special meetings that may be required. The County Administrator addressed the March meeting schedule which would be different due to the fact the Board will be out of town during the month. The meeting schedule would be: 1 Tuesday- night meeting, 2 Tuesday – informal meeting 9:00 a.m. 3 stndrd Tuesday- day meeting 9:00 a.m.; 4 Tuesday open for any special meetings required (night meeting). th Com. Dzadovsky expressed his concern with site plan reviews and he would like to have the ability to expedite them rather than have people wait several months. He will support the change today however; he would like to re-evaluate how they are doing the people’s business in the future. March Schedule would be: 1 Tuesday, night meeting; Tuesday, March 22 day meeting 9:00 a.m.; stnd Tuesday, March 29 informal meeting 9:00 a.m. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the stated meeting schedules including the change in schedule for March, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. XIII. ADMINISTRATION FY10 Administrative Report of Major Accomplishments The County Administrator reviewed the Administrative Report of Major Accomplishments. 4 The Board of County Commissioners thanked staff for their diligence in reaching these accomplishments particularly with the shortage in personnel they have exhibited in the last 2 years. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Lewis, to accept the report provided by the County Administrator, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. _______________________________ Chairman _______________________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 5