BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting

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1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting March 4, 2014 Convened: 6:01 PM Adjourned: 7:58 PM I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by District No. 4 Chair Frannie Hutchinson Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Frannie Hutchinson District No. 4 Chair Present 6:03 PM Paula A. Lewis District No. 3 Vice-Chair Present 6:03 PM Chris Dzadovsky District No. 1 Present 6:03 PM Tod Mowery District No. 2 Present 6:03 PM Kim Johnson District No. 5 Present 6:03 PM Faye W. Outlaw County Administrator Present 6:03 PM Bob Bentkofsky Deputy County Administrator Present 6:03 PM Daniel S. McIntyre County Attorney Present 6:03 PM Katherine Barbieri Asst. County Attorney Present 6:03 PM Edward Matthews Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director Present 6:03 PM Don West Public Works Director Present 6:03 PM Laurie Waldie Utility Director Present 6:03 PM Marie Gouin Office of Management & Budget Director Present 6:03 PM Sherry Burroughs Mosquito Control and Coastal Mgt. Serv. Director Present 6:03 PM Mark Satterlee Planning & Dev Director Present 6:03 PM Karen L. Smith Environmental Resources Department Director Present 6:03 PM Shai Francis Director Present 6:03 PM Joseph E. Smith Clerk of Circuit Court Present 6:03 PM Jonathan Putrow Recording Secretary Present 6:03 PM Sue Korunow Recording Secretary Present 6:03 PM Generated 3/19/2014 9:02 AM

2 II. III. IV. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES AND PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL Commissioner Hutchinson introduced the approval of the minutes and reading of the proclamations. The minutes were unanimously approved and proclamations and were read. Commissioner Hutchinson asked Don and Jackie Hardy to come forward and accept the proclamation. Mr. Hardy thanked the Commissioners and discussed some of the medical advancements that have been made in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma and noted the encouraging results in the use of a drug which was used some thirty or forty years ago. He encouraged people to contribute towards the cause and the advancement to find a cure. Mr. Hardy concluded with another thank you to the Commissioners. Commissioner Hutchinson thanked Mr. & Mrs. Hardy for being in attendance and introduced the next proclamation. After the proclamation was read, Commissioner Hutchinson asked the President of the Jazz & Blues Society, Don Bestor, Jr. and Society member Wendy Dwyer to come forward and accept the proclamation. She also asked the Commissioners to come forward stating they were in for a treat after the presentation. Don thanked the Commissioners for the proclamation and at this time Mr. Gene Bruno played the saxophone for the Commissioners. Board Member, Gene Hall and President Don Bestor spoke about the Jazz and Blues Society and Commissioners Dzadovsky and Johnson asked where might be the best source of information for people to access the Society s events, scholarships, and other information. Mr. Bestor noted that the Society s website as the best source for information. The website address is: Mr. Bestor concluded with another thank you to the Commissioners. Commissioner Hutchinson thanked the group for their services, and opened the floor to presentations. 2 P a g e

3 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting - Feb 18, :00 AM 2. Resolution Proclaiming the month of March, 2014 as "Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida. 3. Resolution Proclaiming the week of March 22-29, 2014 as "Jazz Appreciation Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida. V. PRESENTATIONS Commissioner Hutchinson introduced St. Lucie Clerk of the Court, Joe Smith. Clerk Smith thanked the Commission for the opportunity to speak and noted that the former Recording Secretary, Kelly Phelan, had taken a position with the County Administrators office and then introduced the new Recording Secretary, Sue Korunow. He then led into the two presentations. Clerk of the Court presentation of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the FY 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and presentation of the Wells Fargo Revenue Sharing Check in the amount of $152, Clerk Smith first discussed the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and noted that this is the 9 th consecutive year that the County has earned the award. He then presented the plaque to Commissioner Hutchinson. Clerk Smith then presented Commissioner Hutchinson with a check in the amount of $152,767.28, a revenue share from a Wells Fargo Bank Credit Card Revenue Sharing Program for utilizing their credit card program. Commissioner Hutchinson thanked the Clerk for his presentation and closed the floor to presentations and opened the floor to general public comment. Clerk Smith took a moment to recognize the loss of a community activist and friend, R. Allen Miller. He noted that funeral arrangements are planned for Friday, March 7, at 11:00 AM at Haisley s Funeral Home. VI. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Lisa Mowers, 6105 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie, FL, requested that the conditional use permit for the St. Lucie County Mud Jam on Carlton Road be revoked. She stated that the neighborhood has had to deal with excessive noise around the clock, excessive road traffic, loud noise from 3 P a g e

4 numerous medical response vehicles and overhead helicopter traffic, speeding and racing vehicles as we attempt to access and leave our homes, garbage along road sides, event pedestrians walking to and from the event with open alcoholic containers, pedestrians urinating in front of our homes, gunshots fired down the road, unhealthy disruption to our livestock and pets and displacement of our wildlife. She noted that there has also been a tremendous amount of negative press about the event. Commissioner Hutchinson noted that she received a letter late this afternoon from the promoter asking for the ability to have one more event then he stated that he will move the event to another venue. The Commissioner offered to forward that letter to Ms. Mowers if she wished. Ms. Mowers noted that she also received that letter and a phone call from the owner and that she and a group of her neighbors were going to get the comment from the owner in writing and then answer back in writing on their thoughts on him having the last event and moving to another venue. Patrick Campion, 6030 Indrio Road, Fort Pierce, FL, wanted to comment on Agenda Item IX. A. Regarding the new Text and Instant Messaging Policy staff is recommending for Boards' approval for updates to the Employee Handbook. He stated that he is a techie and that he is wholeheartedly behind the use of text messages and believes that we need to be a leader in technology. He commented that the newspaper stated that we were considering a storage program for text messages that would cost around $500. He offered to front those funds because he felt that strongly about the need to keep those types of communications available within the County. He stated that it s all about efficiency and efficiency is about saving time and saving time is about saving money. George Baker, Port St. Lucie, FL, came to talk about the county preserves and how important they are. He recalled a story about a time when some County employees showed up at the park where he and his wife were having lunch and asked them what they could do to improve the preserves. He then stated that they went and made many of those improvements happen that he had suggested. He just wanted to remind the County not to forget about the preserves and to continue to allocate more funds so improvements can continue. He offered to meet with Tribune newspaper staff to publicize an article which might help generate revenue for improvements. Bonnie Howard, Lakewood Park, FL, Our Train Stop, St. Lucie County has what Miami/Dade has. We also have the geographical feature that Broward County grew up around. We have what spurred wealth in the County of Palm Beach. We have a navigable ocean inlet. Surrounding counties lack this Channel of Commerce making us unique and worth of an All Aboard Florida train stop. Fort Lauderdale went from fields of nothing to tremendous growth, because of commerce brought by their inlet, beach and public transportation systems. This boom happened in Miami and Palm Beach, as well. We have what they have. Please, don t allow this unprecedented opportunity to pass us by, leaving environmental and public impacts without the reaping of financial benefits. 50 million passengers will ride through our City annually and we deserve a stop. Our county finally needs to be able to board public transportation going to 4 P a g e

5 Orlando and these cities to the south. Cower not to pressure in this regard. St Lucie County will forever be regretful. We are unique and we are worthy! Commissioner Hutchinson closed the floor to public comment. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Hutchinson opened the floor for the consent agenda vote. Before the vote was placed, she asked if there were any items the Board would like to have pulled for separate vote and or discussion. Commissioner Dzadovsky noted that he did not have anything from the agenda, but he has been asked by the Treasure Coast Sports Commission to support a letter to the Florida Sports Commission on their legislative items. It was taken up by the Tourist Development Council who supports the priorities unanimously. He noted that although this letter does not require a vote, he is offering it up to the Board for their direction/approval. Since the item has not been placed on the agenda, Commissioner Hutchinson asked County Attorney for direction on whether or not it could be voted on without notice. After discussion, Commissioner Hutchinson asked that Attorney McIntyre review the letter during the meeting and come back to the Board with guidance. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant List No Warrant List No. 21 B. ADMINISTRATION C. COUNTY ATTORNEY 5 P a g e

6 1. Resolution Allowing Treasure Coast Sports Commission, Inc. the Use of Office Space at 527 NW Peacock Blvd. 2. Interlocal Agreement - Indian River Lagoon Counties Collaborative 3. Contract for Sale and Purchase - Hendler - Parcel ID and Contract for Sale and Purchase - Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency - Parcel ID (portion of) 5. Resolution Donation of Right-of-Way Easement - 35' on Kelly Road D. COMMUNITY SERVICES Veteran's Nursing Home - Letter of Intent E. COURT ADMINISTRATION F. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES G. HUMAN RESOURCES H. MOSQUITO CONTROL & COASTAL MGMT. SERVICES I. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Single Stream Recyclables Processing Facility - Change Orders J. PARKS, RECREATION, & FACILITIES 1. Purchase of Revenue Tracking (Point of Sale), Registration and Scheduling Software for Parks and Recreation 2. Savannas Work Camper Agreement K. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 6 P a g e

7 St. Lucie County International Airport - Consider Consent to Proposed Hangar Sublease Between Fort Pierce FBO, LLC and Decorus Development LLC. L. PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS M. PUBLIC WORKS N. SHERIFF'S OFFICE Fort Pierce Utilities Authority In-Kind Repayment for the Harmony Heights Paving and Drainage O. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS P. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION Q. UTILITIES VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Ordinance Adoption Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Revise Policies Related to the Port Master Plan - Legislative Planning Department Senior Planner, Brittan Wilson and Director of Public Works, Don West gave a presentation, Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Revise Policies Related to the Port Master Plan that was filed with the Clerk and provided the details of the text amendment. Staff recommended that the Board adopt Ordinance After presentation and public hearing were concluded, the Board followed with additional discussion then unanimously passed the ordinance. 7 P a g e

8 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE UPDATES Items VIII.A. were heard concurrently, Director of Planning and Development, Mark Satterlee provided a presentation Impact Fee Ordinance Updates - Ordinances Through that was filed with the Clerk and provided the details of each Impact Fee Ordinance Update. After presentation and public hearings were concluded, the Board moved approval to schedule the second reading of the ordinance amendments and policy changes on March 18, Staff recommended the Board schedule the proposed impact fee ordinance amendments and policy changes for second reading. 2. Ordinance Roads - FKA Ordinance / St. Lucie County Impact Fee Ordinance Updates - Legislative Hearing MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No Ordinance Libraries - FKA Ordinance / St. Lucie County Impact Fee Ordinance Updates - Legislative Hearing This ordinance was heard concurrently with Item VIII.A.2. MOVER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No Ordinance Public Buildings - FKA Ordinance / St. Lucie County Impact Fee Ordinance Updates - Legislative Hearing This ordinance was heard concurrently with Item VIII.A.2. 8 P a g e

9 MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No Ordinance Parks & Recreation - FKA Ordinance / St. Lucie County Impact Fee Ordinance Updates - Legislative Hearing This ordinance was heard concurrently with Item VIII.A.2. MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No Ordinance Law Enforcement - FKA Ordinance / St. Lucie County Impact Fee Ordinance Updates - Legislative Hearing This ordinance was heard concurrently with Item VIII.A.2. MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No Ordinance Fire/EMS Protection - FKA Ordinance / St. Lucie County Impact Fee Ordinance Updates - Legislative Hearing This ordinance was heard concurrently with Item VIII.A.2. MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No Ordinance Educational Facilities - FKA Ordinance / St. Lucie County Impact Fee Ordinance Updates - Legislative Hearing This ordinance was heard concurrently with Item VIII.A.2. MOVER: Kim Johnson, District No. 5 SECONDER: Tod Mowery, District No. 2 B. COUNTY ATTORNEY 9 P a g e

10 Request for an Order pursuant to Article II, Chapter 2-5 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, to demolish the Unsafe Structure at 2917 N. A1A, Fort Pierce. RESULT: WITHDRAWN IX. REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNTY ATTORNEY Employee Handbook Update (Section ) - Text and Instant Messaging Policy Assistant County Attorney, Katherine Barbieri, explained the details of the recommended update to the Employee Handbook and added one oral amendment to the text of Instant Message Policy on paragraph two in the first sentence where says states, if County business is conducted we would like to put the word being in front of it to emphasize that this paragraph only applies if the County employee is conducting business and we are not going into their personal messages or communications at that point. Commissioner Hutchinson opened discussion to the Board and made a noted that a comment made earlier referencing the cost of the implementation. She stated that she was not looking at this as being something being a cost but something being a policy that the Board is looking into adopting that moves us into the 21 st Century. Commissioner Dzadovsky asked that we take a look as this process unfolds, in particular the screenshot version of this policy, the hours and hours of staff time that have been set aside to accomplish that. What he would like staff to do is to evaluate what would be the most cost effective method to deliver the requested information. Commissioner Dzadovsky noted that the screenshot version took forever and ever to create and then it had to be ed. Commissioner Mowery made the comment that tracking County business through Facebook postings could really pose a problem since we would have to make screen shots and save items posted onto Facebook. He expressed how difficult it would be to capture all those posts if eighty people on Facebook post to that original comment and so on. He asked how you would use that as a searching tool once you ve made it into a screenshot. Commissioner Dzadovsky noted that the State Legislature has to review this from their standpoint as well because as technology unfolds so rapidly the legislation in place did not anticipate that we would ever be this far ahead in technology. 10 P a g e

11 Commissioner Lewis noted that the use of texting and instant messaging was talked about earlier in this meeting and in other meetings she s attended where this kind of policy is being discussed, as being such a wonderful tool and it s so timesaving, but if on the backend it s not going to be, perhaps we can drop back and use a more traditional mode of communication. If you foresee that there is going to be a long interchange of messages which will take hours and hours of staff time to unravel, perhaps making a phone call would be best. You have to truly balance the time it saves in the process and ask is it worth the time you say it s going to save on the backend. Commissioner Johnson agreed with Commissioner Lewis and felt that making a phone call, walking to see the person or waiting until later were better choices than texting. Commissioner Mowery noted that when he moved to Florida and was working for another municipality he was surprised to find that they had cut out all forms of communication; including text messaging, and voice mail. Now he realizes why, in s things get misconstrued versus the voice or one on one, and it seems that a lot of these things become a real challenge. As there were no additional comments from the Board, a motion to approve the updates was passed unanimously. At this time, Commissioner Hutchinson asked Attorney McIntyre to revisit the draft letter that Commissioner Dzadovsky presented to the Board for a final ruling. Attorney McIntyre stated that he felt it best to defer the decision on the letter of support until the next meeting on March 11, He felt it would be best to defer it to the informal meeting on March 11, 2014 but suggested advertising a special meeting to commence immediately following the informal meeting in order to allow a vote on in a timely manner. He also made recommendations on the specifics the letter should include. 11 P a g e

12 X. ANNOUNCEMENTS RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Chris Dzadovsky, District No. 1 SECONDER: Kim Johnson, District No The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal Meeting on March 11, 2014 at 9 a.m. in Conference Room # The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Informal Meeting on March 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. in Conference Room # 3. XI. MOTION TO ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Joseph E. Smith Clerk of Circuit Court Please Note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request. 12 P a g e