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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110419 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING Date: April 19, 2011 Convened: 9:00 a.m. Adjourned:10:20 a.m. Commissioners Present: Chairman, Chris Craft, Chris Dzadovsky, Paula A. Lewis, Frannie Hutchinson, Tod Mowery Others Present: Lee Ann Lowery, Assistant County Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Debra Brisson, Parks and Rec. Director, Mark Satterlee, Planning/Services Director, Marie Gouin, OMB Director, Lauri Waldie, Utilities Director, Beth Ryder, Community Services Director, Jim David, Mosquito Control Director, Don West, Public Works Director, Sheriff, Ken Mascara, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk I. INVOCATION II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MINUTES Approve the minutes from the April 5, 2011 meeting. Approve the minutes from the April 12, 2011 special meeting. It was moved by Com. Mowery, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve the minutes of the meetings held on April 5, 2011 and April 12, 2011, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. IV. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 11-058 – “Mental Health Awareness Month” Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 11-058 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 11-058, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Mr. John Romano, CEO New Horizons was present to accept the proclamation. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 11-072 – Declaring April 19, 2011 as “Patriot’s Day” Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 11-072 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Lewis, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve Resolution No. 11-072, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. No one was present to accept the proclamation. It will be mailed. C. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 11-078 - National Landscape Architecture Month Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 11-078 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Mowery, seconded by Com. Dzadovsky, to approve Resolution No. 11-078, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gregg Boggs, Landscape Architect, was present to accept the proclamation. D. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1 Resolution No. 11-079 – “St. Lucie County Correction Officer’s Week” in St. Lucie County Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 11-079 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Resolution No. 11-079, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Sheriff Ken Mascara was present to accept the proclamation. E. COUNTY ATTORNEY Resolution No. 11-080 – “Law Enforcement Week” and “Law Enforcement Memorial Day” in St. Lucie County, Florida Consider staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 11-080 as drafted. It was moved by Com. Dzadovsky, seconded by Com. Mowery, to approve Resolution No. 11-080, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously. Sheriff Ken Mascara was present to accept the proclamation. V. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Joseph Patroni, Port St. Lucie resident, addressed the Board regarding PNRD 09-023 previously approved by the Board. He indicated he does not understand how this could have been approved and believes there should have been a “straw vote” on the item by the residents. He stated he believes the PNRD is out of place in its present location. Mr. Marty Lavin, area resident addressed Resolution No. 11-078 proclaiming National Landscape Architecture Month and stated he believes all the Commissioners have been involved in St. Lucie County’s green initiatives; however he expressed concern with what he felt the municipalities were going in their own direction. He encouraged an analysis of assets be so that shared savings could be accrued between all entities. Com. Dzadovsky advised those present that GE has been discussing and encouraging energy savings with the various entities. He also addressed the local preference ordinance and asked that with any projects they have going they continue to look at the ordinance. He would like a report from staff as to how the local preference ordinance is working and the jobs it has created as well as any difficulties they have encountered. He requested the Board direct staff to go back and look at the local preference ordinance and make sure we are doing what we said we would. The County Attorney advised the Board they would schedule this discussion for a morning meeting as requested by the Chairman. VI. CONSENT AGENDA Com. Dzadovsky requested discussion on items C6-B-7; 6-E and G-1. 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. 28 and 29. The Board approved Warrant List No. 28 and 29. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Amendment II to the Grant Award Agreement – North Fork of the St. Lucie River – Phase Three – Florida Communities Trust – FCT Project 02-071-FF2 – Fromberg – Parcel ID 3403-502-0235-000-3 – Taylor – Parcel ID 3416-112-0007-000-9 2 The Board approved Amendment II to the Grant Award Agreement, authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment, transmit to Florida Communities Trust and record the Amendment in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 2. First Amendment to Agreement with Sisca Construction Service, LLC The Board approved the First Amendment to the Agreement with Sisca Construction Services, LLC 3. Assignment of PBS&J Contracts to Atkins North America, Inc. The Board approved the assignment of PBS&J contracts to Atkins North America, Inc. as of April 1, 2011 4. Creation of new full time position (Lab Specialist) for the St. Lucie County Drug Screening Lab The Board approved the new full time Lab Technician position. Discussion: Com. Mowery inquired the reason for adding the new position. The Criminal Justice Coordinator advised the Board this position would be funded in the new budget year by user fees. The lab has been overwhelmed with the fact that other agencies and businesses are utilizing the lab for drug testing. 5. Fort Pierce FBO, L.L.C. – Sublease Agreement with Chip’s Custom Painting, Inc. The Board approved consenting to the proposed sublease agreement between Fort Pierce, FBO, L.L.C., and Chip’s Custom Painting, Inc. 6. Request to have the Board amend and approve a Contractual Rate Agreement (Amendment No. 0008) with United for Families, Inc (UFF) for drug screening services. The Board approved the Amended Contractual Rate Agreement with United for Families, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the Amended Contractual Rate Agreement. 7. St. Lucie County v. Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. – Permission to File Suit The Board granted permission to sue Florida Gaming Center, Inc. Discussion: Com. Dzadovsky requested Legal Counsel’s opinion as to whether the county could pull the gaming approval based on the fact the Gaming Center has failed to provide the annual funds as per the contract. The County Attorney advised the Board the Center is now part of the City of Ft. Pierce since its annexation. The law reads that the jurisdiction is the only one who has the authority to file any action. He indicated he will contact the state and the city and also to the owner advising him of the Board’s action today. 8. Geoplasma - St. Lucie, LLC - Permit Funding Agreement for Plasma Gasification Facility The Board approved the Permit Funding Agreement for Plasma Gasification Facility and authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement. Com. Craft advised the Board that the Geo Plasma personnel have been in town and things are moving in the right direction. 9. State of Florida Department of Health - Amended 2010/11 Contract The Board approved the proposed amendments to the 2010/2011 State of Florida Department of Health Contract, and authorized the Chairman to sign the document. B. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTINUED 10. Request to have the Board approves the reclassification of a current position as Pretrial Officer to Drug Lab Manager effective October 1, 2011. 3 The Board approved the fund and title reclassification of the Drug Lab Manager. 11. Request the Board approve to amend and approve Contractual Rate Agreement (Amendment No. 0009) with United for Families, Inc (UFF) for drug screening services. The Board approved the Amended Contractual Rate Agreement with United for Families, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the Amended Contractual Rate Agreement. C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Resolution No. 11-056 – Horseback Riding Regulations The Board adopted Resolution No. 11-056 as drafted. D. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Prison Health Services Inmate HIV Medications Invoice for January, 2011 The Board authorized payment of Prison Health Services invoice number PHS0009064 for HIV medications for the FY-2011 period of January 01, 2011 through January 31, 2011, in the amount of $34,623.59. 2. Prison Health Services Inmate HIV Medications Invoice for February, 2011 The Board authorized payment of Prison Health Services invoice number PHS0009065 for HIV medications for the FY-2011 period of February 01, 2011 through February 28, 2011, in the amount of $33,506.61. E. PUBLIC WORKS Brown Ranch Class II Mining Permit The Board approved to close Brown Ranch Class II Mining Permit and terminate the Escrow Agreements. Discussion: Com. Dzadovsky questioned if there was any information as to any costs to the county associated with the project such as the repair of roads, the maintenance of the roads due to the heavy and constant traffic of the trucks for the mining company. The County Engineer advised the Board that this miner has exceeded the minimum requirements and provided a history of the project. He indicated the private road was maintained by the area residents and the other roads are state roads. F. HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Division: 1. Trip and Equipment Grant The Board approved the acceptance of the FY12 Trip and Equipment grant allocation, approved Resolution 11-070, approved Budget Resolution 11-071 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. F. HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES CONTINUED 2. Community Services Block Grant Resolution The Board approved Resolution 11-082 in support of continuing funding of the national allocation of Community Services Block Grant and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3. Award of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Bids The Board approved the bid awards to construct two new homes under the St. Lucie County NSP Grant and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 4 G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Bid No. 11-009, Roof Replacement for the St. Lucie County Administration Building The Board approved to award Bid No. 11-009, Roof Replacement for the St. Lucie County Administration Building, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, J.A. Taylor Roofing of Fort Pierce, in the amount of $231,200 and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Discussion: Com. Dzadovsky asked if there had been any discussion with any performance contractors to see if the roof could sustain solar piping which could save the county money in utility costs. Com. Craft indicated there may be another opportunity to achieve the savings and they are presently working with the college to set up a system and possibly receive a grant for the project. If they hire contractors for PVC installation, they will not see any savings for many years. Com. Dzadovsky stated he hoped they would continue to look for wary to reduce costs and thanked Com. Craft for his efforts. Com. Mowery inquired if this was a budgeted item. The Parks and Recreation Director advised the Board there had been a program in place for several years for roof replacements on county buildings. This item is a budgeted expense. 2. Bid No. 11-012, Purchase of Sign Post, Sign Hardware and Sign Blanks The Board approved to award Bid No. 11-012, a pricing contract for purchase of sign post, sign hardware and sign blanks, to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Universal Signs and Accessories of Fort Pierce, and authorized the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. 3. Fixed Asset Inventory - Property Record Removal The Board approved removing fixed assets, as listed on the attached Property Disposition Forms, from the capital asset inventory of various departments of St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners. H. SHERIFF’S OFFICE Authorization to submit an electronic application for the 2011 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program The Board retroactively approved the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office submission of the electronic application of the 2011 Support for the Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program offered by the U. S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs/Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART) in the amount of $194,202.00. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Ordinance No. 11-015 – DGC Environmental Services, Inc. Text Amendment to the IL (Industrial, Light) Zoning District Consider staff recommendation to adopt Ordinance No. 11-015 granting approval to the request of DGC Environmental Services, Inc. Com. Dzadovsky addressed the difference between permitted use and conditional use. Com. Mowery listed the permitted uses under the industrial light zoning. Com. Craft stated he believed they had identified where industrial uses should be and felt this was the right thing to do. 5 Com. Dzadovsky indicated that conditional use gives the public a view of what they are approving and should be able to review it when changing from a conditional use. He advised the Board he would not be supporting this item. Com. Lewis stated she would support this item due to the fact there are 3 pages of permitted uses and there is nothing different than what is already noted. It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve staff recommendation, and; upon roll call the vote was as follows: Nay: Com. Dzadovsky; Aye’s: Lewis, Hutchinson, Mowery, Craft; motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1. VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 10a.m. in Conference Room #3. 2. The Master Gardener Spring into Gardening Festival will be held on Saturday May 14th from 8-2 p.m. As well as plants for sale from our nursery, there will also be some local vendors selling their products too. The sale will be held at the Extension office, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce. Call 772-462-1660 or http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu for additional information. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on utilities on Tuesday, May 17, th 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________ Chairman _____________________ Clerk of the Circuit Court 6