Board of County Commissioners on 2018-12-18 9:00 AM

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FINAL MINUTES 12/18/2018 9:00 AM MINUTES COMMISSION CHAMBERS 2401 SE MONTEREY ROAD, STUART, FLORIDA 34996 Taryn Kryzda, County Administrator Sarah W. Woods, County Attorney Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Harold E. Jenkins II, Chairman Stacey Hetherington, Vice Chair Doug Smith Sarah Heard Edward V. Ciampi CALL TO ORDER 5 - Commissioner Edward V. Ciampi Chairman Harold E. Jenkins II Commissioner Doug Smith Vice Chair Stacey Hetherington Commissioner Sarah Heard Present: 1. INVOCATION - Reverend Anil K. Singh, Trinity United Methodist Church of Jensen Beach 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins II, for approval of the agenda with the additional/consent items [agenda with additional items CNST-13, CNST-14, CNST-15, DEPT-4, DEPT-5, and consent agenda (no pulls)]. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA COMMENTS 1. PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Jon Page spoke in support of Dr. Grant Gilmore's proposal (DEPT-3). Frank McChrystal spoke about the effect of Runway 12/30 on the red and white courses (holes 13 and 14) at the Martin County Golf Course. 2. COMMISSIONERS AM Commissioner Smith thanked everyone involved in the Taste of Jensen event. He also recognized Coastal Engineer Kathy Fitzpatrick's 20th anniversary of employment with the County. Commissioner Hetherington congratulated the 24 recruits at the Fire Academy. She announced that the Indian River Lagoon Council voted to move forward their Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan, which will go to the EPA for comments. Vice Chairman Jenkins spoke about a Martin County Firefighter's proposal to his girlfriend, which appeared on the television show Inside Edition. Commissioner Heard wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and shared that her special wish for 2019 is that we really tackle water quality problems in Martin County and in Florida. Chairman Ciampi reminded the Board about his suggestions for Prioritized Objectives for 2019. The Board discussed the issue briefly at the end of the meeting (below). PM Commissioner Smith spoke about the Visiting Nurse Association's request for Board support of their application to the state-issued RFP for a Certificate of Need (CON) for an additional Hospice in Martin County. Commissioner Smith made a motion for the BCC to draft a letter, through the Chair, in support of their application. He withdrew his motion following Commissioner Heard's request for more information on the issue. The Board will continue their discussion of the VNA application during the January 8th meeting. Chairman Ciampi spoke about his 2019 priorities (subpar conditions at Fire/Rescue stations, Fire training facility/pet friendly shelter, Palm City Farms trail network, Western Martin County drainage, and essential housing) and urged the Board to present their lists to County Administrator Kryzda for a discussion during the January 8th BCC meeting. Vice Chairman Jenkins spoke about his priority for creating a Civility Pledge for the BCC meetings. Page 2 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

Commissioner Hetherington announced her appointment of Joe Flanagan for the Local Planning Agency. Commissioner Smith requested that staff bring back an item on boards and committees term limits, specifically the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. All five Commissioners wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy and Healthy New Year. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hetherington, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to appoint Joe Flanagan to the Local Planning Agency. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: 3. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator Taryn Kryzda presented retiring County Attorney Sarah Woods with a box commemorating her service to the citizens of Martin County. Ms Woods thanked the Board and all her coworkers. Senior Assistant County Attorney Krista Storey, Deputy County Administrator Don Donaldson, and Commissioners Smith, Ciampi, and Jenkins shared memories of working with Ms. Woods over the years. CONSENT ADMINISTRATION CNST-1 CONTRACTS THAT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR BOARD APPROVAL This item is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas in an effort to streamline the process for items that meet the Board approval threshold. Specific items requiring approval, if any, will be provided by Supplemental Memorandum. If there are no items, a Supplemental Memorandum will not be attached. Agenda Item: 19-0008 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. Supplemental Memorandum (1 item) CNST-2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ APPROVAL OF WARRANT LIST FOR DISBURSEMENT VIA CHECKS AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Pursuant to Chapter 136.06, Florida Statutes, checks and electronic payments issued by the Board of County Commissioners are to be recorded in the Board meeting minutes. In compliance with statutory requirements, the Warrant List is added to the Consent Agenda for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. This Warrant List is for disbursements made between November 17, 2018 and November 30, 2018. Additional details related to these disbursements may be viewed in the office of the Martin County Clerk of Court and Comptroller or on the Clerk’s website. Agenda Item: 19-0011 Page 3 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES TO BE APPROVED The Board is asked to approve Minutes from the November 20 and November 24, 2018 Board of County Commission meetings. Agenda Item: 19-0137 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-4 NOTED ITEMS Noted items are documents for the Board’s information that must be a part of the record but do not require any action. Agenda Item: 19-0013 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-5 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES STATUS REPORT This quarterly Status Report is provided to keep the Commission apprised of all the current vacancies, expired terms, etc. on their various boards and committees. Agenda Item: 19-0014 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-6 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Board is asked to confirm their appointments to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. Agenda Item: 19-0034 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-7 TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS The Board is asked to reconfirm the appointment of Commissioner Peter H. Conze, Jr. as the Town of Jupiter Island’s primary municipal appointment and the City of Stuart’s alternate municipal appointment to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) will be submitted via Supplemental Memorandum as the City’s Organization meeting is scheduled for December 10. Agenda Item: 19-0042 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. Supplemental Memorandum CNST-8 ADOPT PROCLAMATIONS TO BE PRESENTED ON JANUARY 8, 2019 The Board is asked to adopt the following proclamations: declaring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Martin County, Florida and declaring January 18, 2019 Arbor Day in Martin County, Florida. Agenda Item: 19-0131 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. Page 4 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

CNST-13 AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Local Planning Agency member Donald Foley is unable to attend Committee meetings, therefore, James Moir, will represent the Local Planning Agency on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Agenda Item: 19-0099 RESOLUTION NO. 18-12.11 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. ADDITIONAL ITEM COUNTY ATTORNEY CNST-9 CONSIDERATION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT GRANTING THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY “AREA OF OPERATION” AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE MORTGAGE LOAN BOND PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA Martin County and the Escambia County Housing Authority have cooperated in providing assistance to first time homebuyers in Martin County through different programs over the years. This Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement allows for the continuation of the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority’s Mortgage Loan Bond Program to fund mortgages for first time homebuyers in Martin County. Agenda Item: 19-0090 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. PARKS AND RECREATION CNST-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR FY2019 EXHIBIT A TO THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The University of Florida (University), Extension Services Program of Martin County has requested to update for FY2019 Exhibit “A“ to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Martin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) which establishes the respective responsibilities of each party and outlines the Goals and Objectives of the program. Agenda Item: 19-0148 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS CNST-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE CALENDAR YEAR 2019 MASTER LIST OF SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIRING ROAD CLOSURE(S) Staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the master list of special events requiring road closure(s) for calendar year 2019. Agenda Item: 19-0075 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. Page 5 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

CNST-12 FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CREATION OF THE MARTIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION The Interlocal Agreement for Creation of the Martin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) provided for seven (7) voting members on the MPO, consisting of four (4) County Commissioners; two (2) City of Stuart Commissioners; one (1) Town of Sewall’s Point Commissioner; and two (2) non-voting members consisting of a representative from Florida Department of Transportation and Indiantown. At the September 17, 2018, MPO Board meeting, the MPO Board directed staff to take steps to provide the Village of Indiantown voting membership on the MPO Board. Agenda Item: 19-0140 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-14 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONSERS AND FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE (HBOI) This is to consider executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) memorializing Martin County’s partnership with Florida Atlantic University to collaborate on research, education and outreach concerning the human health risks associated with harmful algal blooms. Agenda Item: 19-0155 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. ADDITIONAL ITEM GROWTH MANAGEMENT CNST-15 RESOLUTION TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN ORDINANCE NUMBER 1032 REGARDING THE PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER OF THE SHERIFF’S SHOOTING RANGE PROPERTY The Board of County Commissioners is asked to consider a resolution relating to Ordinance Number 1032 that corrects a scrivener’s error in Chapter 10, Sanitary Sewer Services Element, Chapter 11, Potable Water Services Element, and Chapter 4, Future Land Use Element regarding the Parcel Control Number of the Sheriff’s Shooting Range Property. Agenda Item: 19-0157 RESOLUTION NO. 18-12.16 This item was approved by the first motion of the meeting. ADDITIONAL ITEM PUBLIC HEARINGS PH-1 FERREIRA MARINE REVISED MAJOR FINAL SITE PLAN (R060-015) Request for Major final site plan approval for the Ferreira Marine Way Project (formally Rybovich Boatworks), a marine industry oriented warehouse, office and boatyard Page 6 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

located on 8.22 acres adjacent to the St. Lucie Canal and just south of the SW 96th Street Bridge in Stuart. Included with this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation. Agenda Item: 18-0773 RESOLUTION NO. 18-12.12 Ex parte communication disclosure forms were filed by all five commissioners. The proof of notification was filed at the LPA meeting. There were no interveners. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. Commissioner Hetherington filed a Conflict of Interest form (Form 8B) on this item. COUNTY: Principal Planner Peter Walden provided the staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Krista Storey assisted with Board questions. The following County Exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda item/staff report, (2) Peter Walden resume. APPLICANT: MilCor Group President/Engineer Melissa Corbett addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant and answered Board questions regarding the DEP permit, excavating, seawall, and monitoring the water quality in the canal. Chairman Ciampi solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins II, for staff's recommendation for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 4 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, and Commissioner Heard Aye: 1 - Vice Chair HetheringtonAbstain: Supplemental Memorandum PUBLIC HEARING QUASI-JUDICIAL PHQJ-1 STUDIOWORKS MAJOR FINAL SITE PLAN (S257-001) This is an expedited application for a commercial, major final site plan. Nautilus Associates, LLC has submitted an application for a 33,236 square foot development on a vacant 2.91 acre parcel in Hobe Sound. The project consists of artisan studios, business and professional offices and commercial indoor parking for rare automobiles. Included with this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation. Agenda Item: 19-0103 RESOLUTION NO. 18-12.13 Ex parte communication disclosure forms were filed by all five commissioners. The proof of notification was filed at the LPA meeting. There were no interveners. The Page 7 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Principal Planner Peter Walden provided the staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Krista Storey assisted with Board questions. The following County Exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda item/staff report, (2) Peter Walden resume. APPLICANT: Lucido & Associates Landscape Architect/Land Planner Doug Fitzwater addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant. Chairman Ciampi solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jenkins, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, for staff's recommendation, with enthusiasm. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Supplemental Memorandum DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION DEPT-1 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE BOARD APPROVAL This is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas in an effort to streamline the process for grant applications, awards, budget resolutions, budget transfers from reserves, and CIP amendments. Specific items requiring approval, if any, will be provided by Supplemental Memorandum. Agenda Item: 19-0004 RESOLUTION NOs. 18-12.14 and 18-12.15 Budget Manager Jennifer Manning presented the six items to the Board. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Commissioner Smith, for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Supplemental Memorandum (6 items) DEPT-2 GRANT AND AID PROCEDURES FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES On July 17, 2018, the Board requested an agenda item to discuss the grant and aid procedures for not-for-profit agencies. Agenda Item: 19-0100 Purchasing Manager Nicole Carey presented the item to the Board. Deputy County Page 8 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

Administrator Don Donaldson assisted with Board questions. At the conclusion of the item, it was decided that the Board will be making the determination of funding. MOTION: Commissioner Heard made a motion to take no action. The motion failed for lack of a second. Agenda Item: 19-0100 MOTION: Commissioner Smith made the following motion: That we do give staff the flexibility, I think maybe we should encompass Don's comments on the criteria side, and that we also offer the ability for any commissioneor to submit a request for an organization to be added to the list, so that it's not a wide open thing, and that we also have some sort of a cut-off time. The motion failed for lack of a second. Agenda Item: 19-0100 MOTION: Commissioner Smith made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins, that we support the criteria process that's been outlined and that there is a process for new applicants that would need to be also equally championed by a commissioner. The motion carried by the following vote: 4 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, and Vice Chair Hetherington Aye: 1 - Commissioner HeardNay: DEPT-3 PETITION TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO ADD SPECIES IN THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON TO THE FEDERAL ENDANGERED LIST On September 11, 2018, the Board authorized allocation of $30,000 to contract with Dr. Grant Gilmore to prepare a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to add species in the Indian River Lagoon to the federal endangered list. This agenda item will provide an update on this project. Agenda Item: 19-0135 Purchasing Manager Nicole Carey presented the item to the Board. Ms. Carey recommended that once the project is underway, management of the project should be turned over to Ecosystem Restoration & Management Manager John Maehl and Ecosystem Project Manager Zachary Hughes. Dr. Grant Gilmore addressed the Board about the Indian River Lagoon and the fish species that are the focus of the petition. The species include: mountain mullet, opposum pipefish, swordspine snook, burow grunt, big mouth sleeper, river goby, Page 9 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

slashcheek goby, and the violet goby. The following member of the public addressed spoke on this item: Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch, who addressed the Board in support of Dr. Gilmore and in support of funding the petition. Chairman Ciampi suggested that Commissioner Heard represent the Board as lead on the project. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Chairman Ciampi, to fully fund this petition; execute the full contract with Dr. Gilmore and then look for grant opportunities; and approve a budget transfer from General Fund Reserves. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: DEPT-4 DISCUSSION ON RECRUITING FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY POSITION Martin County’s County Attorney Sarah Woods will be retiring as of December 31, 2018. Staff would like to proceed with recruitment to fill the position of County Attorney for the Board of County Commissioners once it becomes vacant. Agenda Item: 19-0141 County Administrator Taryn Kryzda presented the item to the Board. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jenkins, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, to do exactly what our County Administrator has recommended [engage the services of the Florida Association of County Attorneys with a fee of up to $5,000. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Agenda Item: 19-0141 At the conclusion of the item, Chairman Ciampi, with the concurrence of the Board, instructed County Aministrator Kryzda to provide Ms. Storey the same salary and benefits package that had been given to County Attorney Woods. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jenkins, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, to make Ms. Krista Storey the Acting County Attorney. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: ADDITIONAL ITEM PUBLIC WORKS Page 10 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

DEPT-5 UPDATE ON INDIAN RIVER LAGOON - SOUTH AND PAL MAR Staff will provide an update on Indian River Lagoon (IRL) - South, the Pal Mar Acquisition Program and current Pal Mar litigation. Agenda Item: 19-0178 Ecosystem Restoration & Management Manager John Maehl, Deputy County Administrator Don Donaldson, Senior Assistant County Attorney David Arthur, and Assistant County Attorney Elizabeth Lenihan, Legislative Coordinator Kloee Ciuperger presented the item to the Board. MOTION: Prioritize Indian River Lagoon land acquisition. The motion failed for lack of a second. Agenda Item: 19-0178 MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins, that we direct staff to prioritize the acquisitions of the additional IRL South lands, be they in Martin County or St. Lucie County, and that we also prioritize the acquisition of the remainder of PalMar. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: ADDITIONAL ITEM DEPARTMENTAL QUASI-JUDICIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT DPQJ-1 ATLANTIC AVIATION HANGAR 9 REVISED MAJOR FINAL SITE PLAN (G061-010) Request for a Revised Major Final Site plan for the construction of a 25,000 square foot hangar and 5,000 square foot of office space along with the associated infrastructure on the 19.23 acre leasehold of Atlantic Aviation within the Witham Field Airport complex. Included with this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation. Agenda Item: 19-0104 RESOLUTION NO. 18-12.17 Ex parte communication disclosure forms were filed by all five commissioners. There were no interveners. No notices required. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Principal Planner Peter Walden provided the staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Krista Storey assisted with Board questions. The following County Exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda item/staff Page 11 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

report, (2) Peter Walden resume. APPLICANT: MilCor Group President Melissa Corbett addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant and thanked staff for working with them. Chairman Ciampi solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, for staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: DPQJ-2 COASTAL HEALTH PARK PUD PARCELS C & D, 12TH AMENDMENT AND REVISED MASTER AND FINAL SITE PLAN Requesting approval of the 12th PUD amendment and revised master plan and final site plan for a 13,569 square foot addition to the existing rehabilitation facility to house additional beds, storage and rehabilitation support facilities for patients. Included with this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation. Agenda Item: 19-0115 RESOLUTION NO. 18-12.18 Ex parte communication forms were filed by all five commissioners. There were no interveners. There were no notices required. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Principal Planner Peter Walden provided the staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Krista Storey assisted with Board questions. The following County Exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda item/staff report, (2) Peter Walden resume. APPLICANT: Lucido & Associates Senior Vice President Morris Crady (with Encompass Health Project Manager Alan Walker and CapTec Engineer Steve Marquart) addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant. Chairman Ciampi solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Vice Chairman Jenkins, for staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Ciampi, Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chair Hetherington, and Commissioner Heard Aye: Page 12 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Frank McChrystal spoke about best types of soil and sand for golf courses, and made suggestions for the Martin County Golf Course (update the greens and get play out of the runway safety area and impact zone). ADJOURN The Board of County Commissioners December 18, 2018 meeting adjourned at 3:17 p.m. _________________________ _________________________ Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Edward V. Ciampi, Chairman Circuit Court and Comptroller Board of County Commissioners /mkv Minutes approved: _________________________ Page 13 of 1312/18/18 FINAL MINUTES

>>> good morning, welcome to the board of county commissioners meeting. I would like to call the order. Welcome to our last meeting of 2018. We will start with an in vocation with reverend singh and followed by the pledge of allegiance and if you would all join me and stand. Reverend, good morning. >> good morning, thank you for inviting me. We will join together in heart, mind and spirit. Creator of all life, provider of all things, source of every blessing, we thank you for the life we have and for the life we shear. Thank you for this great -- we share. And for the sunny state of florida and for the beloved martin county. Thank you especially for the dedicated people gathered here who gave their time, talent and energy working to make martin county an even better place to live. Loving one, as we celebrate our holy days and all our various and unique ways, give us eyes to see the things we have in common. Give us the courage and faith and fortitude to love one another even in the midst of our differences and dis agreements. Inspire us all to strive for our open individual good and for the good of all. In this time, when we proclaim peace on earth and goodwill towards all, May we all seek to lift up the fallen, to give voice to the voiceless and to bless people in need. And what they need. A neighbor's love is a precious tious gift. May we vehicle to share the divine gift with one another. >> amen. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >>> reverend, thank you for very much. Thank you and merry christmas to you as well. Okay. We have a couple of consent agenda items. Consent 13. Affordable housing committee appointments. And consider adoption of a memorandum of understanding between martin board of county commissioners and florida atlntic university. Harbor branch oceanographic institute. Consent 15. Scrivener's error and regarding the number departmental number 4. Discussion on recruiting for county attorney position. Until five. Update on indian river lagoon south and pal-mar. We have a preset at 915. This is departmental number 3. Commissioner smith. >> move approval with the additional consent items. >> thank you very much. >> we have a motion by commissioner smith to accept the agenda as presented and seconded by commissioner jenkins. all those in favor. All those opposed. The motion is carried unanimous ly. Thank you very much for that. We have two request to speak forms. Both are familiar names but for anyone else that would look to address us, I would say you have three minutes to ask us or address us on any general topic this morning. Or if it is agendad item that you will not be here for later. At 2:45. You will have 15 seconds left. We have Mr. Page. Good morning, sir. Cialght good morning. You have to wait until you we get the microphone. >> well, you have been here enough that we feel closer. >> from the distance point of view, if it is the same. >> good morning, staff. I am john page. I am from unincorporated martin county. I am speaking in consideration of Dr. Grant gilmore's proposal on today's agenda. First, I would like to thank the county tion legal department. It was a pleasure to watch the county attorney argue and in judge roby's courtroom. I under Dr. Gilmore's proposal this morning concerns identifying endangered species in the indian river lagoon. Estuaries, as we know, they attract migratory species. They are nursery ground for important species. Estuaries and title marshes are filters for the planet. They are confronting the indian river lagoon is complex. Sea grass losses, the collapse of k078 mergs shellfish harvest ing. Wildlife deaths. Damaging fresh water discharges continuous algae blooms and citizens worry. Whether it is safe for the woman to swim in the lagoon or eat finish from the waters. Global tourism brand that the indian river lagoon has enjoyed is a destination for clean water and world class fishing is now in question. I hope that today, we can seize the opportunity to learn updated solid scientific information about the life of the species of our lagoon from Dr. Gilmore. He worked for over three # year s at the harbor groation graphic institute and at the kennedy space center. He has been studying fishing communities and fishing in the caribbean for over 45 years. And authored more than 75 paper s. >> our lagoon in the past brought billions of dollars to the five counties along the border. Dr. Grant cautioned that the lagoon will be cared for or the ecosystem could collapse. I understand the cost for his research is more than $30,000 than originally budgeted. If I understand correctly. If staff suggests that using grants to fund Dr. Gilmore's re search might put other grant requests at risk, then I suggest it is incumbent upon staff to be specific. What other project specifically compete for funds. which are these projects are more important. Dr. Gilmore's research can be extended to multiple ventures and research extensions in the future. This proposal is about protect ing the endangered species, our endangered life, our endangered economy and our lifeline. In closing, I just wish everybody happy holidays. Thank you for your attention. >> Mr. Page, thank you very much. >> our next request to speak form is from Mr. Frank mcchrystal. >> Mr. Mcchrystal, good morning , sir. >> welcome back. >> you have to pull the mic in towards you, Mr. Mcchrystal. >> I see it. >> no, she has got it. And can control it from over here. We are looking for volunteers. Great way to start 2019. >> too funny. >> I wasn't kidding. >> the homeowner thing -- the whole thing and they see the gray hair and go no tech. Ha ha. Ready. >> and go. >> good morning, commissioners. >> at your October 9 meeting, you instructed Mr. And bat day to pour money into the course to see if the rounds will come back. I am back here to tell you this is the longest runway and this is 130 and suffers the most impact from witham field more than any other piece in the county. this is a big view of it. The runway safety area encroach es into the course. >> here is the northwest end and north runway of 1230. It seems the highest and best use over here is nothingness where the faa bout ought 32 homes on east 38th street. There is another issue I want to tell you about in the impact zone. Has to do with holes number 13 and 14 on the white course. Here is the jet path for runway 12 missouri right here -- 1230 right here. It is a par three that heads this way and this is 14 wheat. It is a dog lake that cuts around the corner right here. There was a time when there was nothing but mature trees were in this area right here. It was a total wall. That prevented most people, 99% of golfers from even trying to cut this corner on their t shot to get home in two on the par five. Now, the look, sense the trees have been taken out and I am sure it was in the effort of pilot safety which I totally understander stand. >>> this is the banana ball slice. This is with no wall of trees here. It is a dangerous situation for the people on the tee box on 13 again, no, this scenario here. No one would sign two holes like this. It worked in the past, because that wall of vegetation there. Again, any plans for 27 holes, need to involve taking out this impact area right here from the course. and definitely improving the blue and the gold. Thank you very much. >> thank you, Mr. Mcchrystal, very much. We appreciate your preparation. Mr. Mcchrystal was our last request to speak form. Anyone else that is interested in discussing anything with us first thing this morning. Now would be the time. Seeing none, we will come back to the board. We will start with you, commissioner smith. >> changing up this week. Like to thank everybody in jensen beach last week. We had the taste of jensen on a very chilly tuesday night last week. It was a great event and great to see a lot of people you don't always see out downtown during the week or during the month. Any way, it was a fun time and I very much appreciate everybody's effort that went into it and lastly, I thought that was a long list and my other item this morning, last week, we glawzed over something important that he was reminded of last week. Unfortunately, it was cathy fitzpatrick's county anniversary as a county employee. It is great. On my end of thing, I had pleasure of working with cathy over my 19 years and very much appreciate what she has done as a community. Our beach community. The respect that she has across the state and when we go to our shores and beach conferences. everyone looks to cathy and don for their wisdom and we appreciate everything cathy has done for us all these years and coincidentally. It coincided with her birthday last week. So happy birthday. >> that is very nice.% >> commissioner hetherington. >> on that note of 30 years of service. >> 20 years. >> I want to congratulate 24 recruits that just made it through the fire academy and unfortunately I wasn't able to be at the graduation but I heard it was quite spectacular. So, thank you and congratulations to those recruits and thank you for your service and on our indian river lagoon council meeting last friday, the council voted to move forward our comprehensive management plan that goes to the epa new for comments and we are really hoping that we will have it back in February so we can adopt it at our next council meeting. Thank you. That's all I have. >> thank you very much. >> commissioner jenkins. >> on that same note. I never watched this. But I'm happy to be watching inside edition and, a national program and martin county was on it. With our fire and guide down proposing to his girlfriend. So, that was very, that was cool. So, with that, I am good. >> commissioner heard. >> special best wishes to everyone for a very merry christmas. And happy new year. My special wish for this year, is that we really tackle water quality problems in martin county and in florida. >> merry christmas. >> thank you very much. >> last week, if you remember, I had put out a suggestion, if you will, about giving staff some direction from us individually on what our prioritized objectives would be for 2019. I am not sure if any of you have had the opportunity to do that. I did make a deal with Miss Kryzda, she would tackle those objectives and if you didn't have them, then you don't get them done. >> mine were done the week before. >> fantastic. >> with that in mind, at some point today, I did make a couple that I would like to share with you. We don't have to do it right now. But, if not. If that is something you are still interested in doing, I am sure Miss Kryzda will allow us to submit those at our meeting in January. Even though I know she wanted to do it around the holidays with her family and you can start on mine. And then you can work through. >> alphabetally. That works. >> alphabetally works. >> Miss Kryzda, it is your turn >>>. >> okay. we have got something in. Do you want us to tell our priorities. >> we will do this now. >>> in October 1st or 2001 is when sarah woods first became employed here at martin county. And her career here with us has been almost as long as her other part of her career because she is has given this county as well as other count ies and others, 35 years of service in her role as county attorney. So, we have rather than a plaque, we thought we would get her this little trinket box and do what ever she wishes with it and it says total years of service inside. 2,001 to 2,018 and she was our county attorney from 2017, 2018 , presented on this occasion. [Applause]. >> in grateful recognition of 17 years of dedicated public service to the citizens of martin county, florida. Martin county board of county commissioners, presented this 18th day of December 2018. [Applause]. This is hard for me. Sarah has been by my side and someone I can confied in. She is a wedding planner. We raised our kids together and solved issues not only relative to martin county and things are happening here in martin county and everything going on in the county. Not just martin county government. I appreciate her dedication to this community. Her parents have raised a wonderful individual and her husband is great. So, we have enjoyed our time here together. With that, I will turn it over to sarah to say anything she wants. >>. >> I wrote down what I needed to say. I never have problems speaking but I want to make sure I am succinct. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as our opportunitity attorney and for the experience of working with all of you, for the last 36 year, I have been fortune at to be able to concentrate my practice on local government law. For 17 years ago. I joined the martin county team and it quickly became apparent what a special work place this is because of the quality. Professionalism and dedication of the employees. Martin county has the finest employees in the state. And has a deep and genuine culture of caring. I have enjoyed working with all the departments and staff and, of course the county attorney's office will always have a special place in my heart. I am grateful to be part of something that makes saying good-bye so hard. I am reminded of a favorite quote from helen keller. What we have once enjoyed. We never lose. All we have love deeply become as part of us. I love this county. These meaningful relationships and memories are deeply ingrind and they will always be a part of me. thank you. [Applause]. >> Miss Woods, if my colleagues could join in the well, let's pose for a picture. >> sarah is not a choir. The fact that you have both of us kind of here doing this is great. One with your team, sarah. >> no crying. >> no crying in baseball. >> I am trying. So. So, taryn gave you some of sarah's history and not to date , or age sarah and I, but we started our careers together in the st. Lucie county attorney's office and sarah joined in '83. I joined in '84. I talk now when we were baby lawyers. And we served under dan harrell who took a chance on both of us as women lawyers in st. Lucie county and I will recall a story about him being asked, why were you hiring those women >> so, but sarah then, after three months after I was hired, he resigned the position as the county attorney and sarah, this is actually her second stint as a county attorney. She was briefly the st. Lucie county attorney for a few month s and so, there were the two of us. She had a couple of years out of law school and I about the same. So, any way we date back all those years and raised our families. Our kids together and she has three daughters and three sons. And compared those over the years. And she has been a colleague and my boss and my friend. We are going to Miss Her but we know where to find her. >> absolutely. And thank you for recognizing her on behalf of the group and thank you for giving me the opportunity to say something. >> thank you. [Applause]. >> stacy. >> you are just trying to escape. >> as a former department director and now in administration, there is no county attorney that I worked for that has worked harder in supporting our departments and solving problems for our county so I am most grateful for your leadership and appreciate what you have done for us. Thank you. >> commissioner smith. >> thank you. You know, I was just thinking as people were going to start going down memory lane, I think , a couple of thoughts. Had it not been for steve fry, I don't know if you have been here and I will always very much appreciate the years with steve and I remember when steve hired you and I didn't understand why or what was going on and just a new attorney showed up and I knew sarah and walter. But I didn't know sarah and her talent and her ability and what she had. And what always amazed me about great county attorneys or great administrators is their ability to hire great people. so, steve pulled off one of the best hires that we could have ever had. I have always valued sarah's guidance and knowledge and her long chats. You can park yourself in her room and done all sorts of things. We are incredibly fortune at to have the history of sarah and steve. And something I value and will be very hard to fill and re place that role is the local knowledge and understanding of our community. It is not that we are any better or different than any other communities. Every community has quirkiness or style or their own politics or whatever they are. And what I have grown to know with all these years of doing this is the local knowledge and understanding of how we got here and why we are and who we are and what is important to martin county. Sarah has lived up to every single bit of that and more so. So, sarah, I very much appreciate all the years I have been here with you and it is fun. I have learned a lot and the last part of this and what I think is interesting with the here with steve and then the hire with sarah to be our don't ty -- county attorney. We gave steve, the first directive was to get us out of all the lawsuits we were in. And for those around long enough, we were in a bundle of lawsuits at that point. Back in 2,000, carrying over from the late 90s and so, steve marshaled his efforts and within a really short time got us out of everything we were in when we put sarah in the seat, we said the same thing to sarah the reorganization meeting was two years ago. Sarah, do everything you can humanly do to stop us bleeding and conclude all that. And our two largest most difficult, I think pieces of litigation that were very, very expensive were lake point and all aboard and to her credit, sarah marched us through that and got us through that and resolved both of those before the end of her tenure. Thank you for all of that. The county thanks you. Our finance department probably thanks you and me personally. Thank you for everything you have done for us. >> commissioner smith. Thank you very much. >> I will take this opportunity then. When I was in office the has time, I remember my predecessor mike diterlizzi and commissioner smith and commissioner commissioner webberman saying to me. Rewhen you have doubts and questions. Rely on the county attorney. I didn't know steve fry that well. I wasn't sure that was my strategy. Quickly, I realized what great advice that was. I was very fortunate to have the counsel, if if you will, and that's why they call you guys counselors, a counsel of a great county attorney. He retired as I was leaving. i don' think it had anything to do with that and he did and I was out for four years. When I came back, one of the things I remember, and commissioner smith touched on it, any of us running at that time, the big campaign issues was what are you going to do about the lawsuits or the litigation. It seems to have gotten out of hand and even folks that don't on a day to day basis follow local government happenings, everyone knew about that. New, it wasn't a secret that I had a difference of opinion with the current county attorney at that time back in 201. No. 2016. So, when I came back in and I had the opportunity to work with the board on a re organization. I remember meeting with you, Miss Woods and thinking, we are really, you had a long track record, we knew you, you had done wonderful work. Worked very well as a team member with Mr. Fry. But we were really asking a tremendous amount of you. And I didn't know you as well as I do now but we could not have made a better choice. You are steady and thoughtful and professional and that leadership reassured not only your staff in the attorney's office but all of our staff. It was a difficult time for a lot of folks and those lawsuits were zapping a lot of the energy and talent of the county at large. But you also reassured the commission that it would work out and that your calm and very thoughtful advice to us, big multimillion dollar issues, really we couldn't begin to tell everybody you know, behind the scenes how much you did. Then finally, I think it was re assuring to our community and all of us can say and commissioner hetherington is new, during her campaign and the others that were running at the time. You didn't hear much about litigation. Lawsuits. Legal issues, bawd you had already tamped that down very successfully. My only disappointment is that we didn't have you long enough. I am saddened that the circumstances put you in a position where you have to retire. Based on state law, I would assume. I want the public to under that you had no choice to retire at this time and we had no choice but to accept it. So, on behalf of myself and our personal advice and you have given to me. Both professionally and personally. I enjoyed our friendship and know it will carry on. I enjoyed our professional relationship and I wish you nothing but the best. You have a beautiful family. A lot of exciting things happen ing. I look forward to being your friend, if not your colleague. And I thank you very, very much for your service. >> commissioner jenkins. >> I have got to know you quite well over the last few years and consider you a friend. You are a soft, quiet and very firm demeanor has helped me as a green commissioner and I will admit that I probably needed more attention than most over the last few years. You were able to say dumb things down to the point and explain them to where I completely got it and you are a special person. I really appreciate it. You have helped me be success ful in my position and I really do appreciate it. Thank you. >> thank you. >> okay. With that, we appreciate comments and now we will go back to work. We have a 9:15 preset. We are running a couple of minutes behind. But we will begin with agenda item departmental number 3. Petition to U.S. Fish and wildlife service to add species to the indian river lagoon to the federally endangered list. >> nicole carey, for the record the board back in September authorized entering into a contract with Dr. Grant gilmore and funding of $30,000 to prepare a petition to the U.S. Fish and wildlife service to add species in the indian river lagoon to the endangered list. Since that time. Dr. Gilmore is working with fish and wildlife and preparing a scope of services and cost proposal that you have with your agenda item today. We are back just for an update and also, to talk about the funding. Again, the funding that the board thordzed back in September was $30,000. The proposal from Dr. Gilmore is $121,520. The city of city of stuart is considering joining the effort and they also recommended that perhaps the board send a letter to all of the counties on the indian river lagoon asking them if they would like to join the effort and contribute some fund ing. They are also maybe some opportunities for some grants through the irl natural estuary program and possibly fdep and we need some direction on whether you would like us to pursue any grant opportunities that there might be to help with the funding. Also, john mail is here from the ecosystem restoration division as well as zack hughs, project manager with ecosystems and I would like to recommend after we get through this staff of deciding to move forward with the project that the actual project management be turned over to their division. They are kind of the expertise. Zack is very familiar with en dangered species and he has an interest in the refer and so , he is probably maybe the best person to be the liaison with Dr. Gel more. Than me. I know nothing. I love the river. That's about it. >> is that the end of your presentation. >> yes. >> questions for Miss Carrie. >> commissioner heard, not coincidentally, my two top priorities for this year is this. Those are the two most important issues in martin county this year. And we have all promised to martin county residents that we are going to be river warriors and this gives