Board of County Commissioners on 2022-08-16 9:00 AM

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FINAL MINUTES 8/16/2022 9:00 AM MINUTES COMMISSION CHAMBERS 2401 SE MONTEREY ROAD, STUART, FLORIDA 34996 Don G. Donaldson, P.E., County Administrator Sarah W. Woods, County Attorney Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Edward V. Ciampi, Chairman Harold E. Jenkins II, Vice Chairman Doug Smith Stacey Hetherington Sarah Heard CALL TO ORDER 5 - Commissioner Stacey Hetherington Commissioner Doug Smith Vice Chairman Harold E. Jenkins II Commissioner Sarah Heard Chairman Edward V. Ciampi Present: 1. INVOCATION - Moment of Silence 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADDITIONAL ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hetherington, seconded by Commissioner Jenkins II, to approve the agenda with the additional items. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Page 1 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PROC-1 SPECIAL OLYMPICS PRESENTATION Commission Chairman, Doug Smith, has requested that the Special Olympics make a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners. Agenda Item: 22-0697 Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Kerwin introduced the item to the Board. Special Olympics Florida Senior Vice President Erin Kozlowski provided a presentation to the Board. COMMENTS 1. PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Tom Pine addressed the Board with concerns regarding County affairs. Frank McChrystal spoke about the City of Stuart Comp Plan Amendment. 2. COMMISSIONERS AM Commissioner Ciampi provided a public apology to the previous owners of Meridian Marina. Commissioner Ciampi commemorated the one year anniversary of evacuations in Afghanistan [August 26, 2021]: he advised there will be a walk across the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Jock Leighton Park) to honor the 13 lives lost on August 27th at 9 am. Commissioner Heard shared the submittal of the Discovery Company's new application, she suggested the we use careful consideration and advocate for public workshops and input. She also addressed the removal of exotics from Maggie Hammocks and Primary Elections for local offices on August 23rd. PM The Board congratulated Nicholas Ciampi on his recent accomplishments. Commissioner Ciampi announced a change in the meet-up location for the walk on August 27th; walk will start at the Publix instead of Jock Leighton Park. Commissioner Smith suggested a budget discussion regarding the Special Olympics. Commissioner Ciampi reminded everyone to vote in Tuesday's Primary election. 3. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AM None at this time. PM Page 2 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

None at this time. ADMINISTRATION CONSENT CNST-1 CONTRACTS THAT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR BOARD APPROVAL This item is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas 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: 22-0813 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. 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 July 27, 2022 and August 3, 2022. 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: 22-0817 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-3 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: 22-0820 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-4 APPOINTMENTS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE After solicitation of applicants, the Board of County Commissioners is now asked to make the necessary appointments to the Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Old Palm City, Port Salerno, and Rio Neighborhood Advisory Committees. Agenda Item: 22-0992 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.16 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. BUILDING Page 3 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

CNST-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF US BANK AS CUST FOR ATR FUND FLORIDA, CASE NUMBER ENF2018070149 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.98B, General Ordinances, Martin County Code, the Board of County Commissioners is asked to consider approval of a Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order regarding the Code Enforcement case of US Bank as Cust for ATR Fund Florida. Agenda Item: 22-1079 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. GROWTH MANAGEMENT CNST-6 REQUEST TO RELEASE UNITIES OF TITLE AND RESCIND A DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND ON PROPERTY OWNED BY AUTO ART GALLERY, LLC Auto Art Gallery, LLC is requesting the release of two Unities of Title in reference to property located at 11700 SE Shell Avenue in Hobe Sound. In addition, the rescission of a development order and covenant running with the land is requested. Agenda Item: 22-1021 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.17 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-7 RESOLUTION TO INITIATE A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN Staff requests approval to initiate an amendment to Policy 4.1B.2(2), Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (CGMP), Martin County Code, regarding sub-area development restrictions applicable to ±29.8 acres of property within a larger ±250-acre tract of real property and to initiate an amendment to the Zoning Atlas regarding ±29.8 acres. Agenda Item: 22-1051 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.18 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS CNST-8 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A 10’ WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT FROM KEVIN GANLEY AND SHERI GANLEY, FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITIES, ALONG SW PINE TREE LANE IN PALM CITY This is a request for the adoption of a Resolution accepting and approving a 10’ wide Utility Easement from Kevin Ganley and Sheri Ganley for installation and maintenance of utilities along SW Pine Tree Lane in Palm City. Agenda Item: 22-1018 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.19 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. Page 4 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

CNST-9 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A TOWER AND GROUND SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC. (AT&T) FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX AT 800 SE MONTEREY ROAD, STUART, FL Request adoption of a resolution approving and accepting a Tower and Ground Space Lease (Lease) with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. (AT&T) for continued use of space on and around the communications tower located at the Public Safety Complex at 800 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida. Agenda Item: 22-1068 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.20 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-10 ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY CONTRIBUTION FOR S KANNER HIGHWAY LANDSCAPE PROJECT The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has asked the County to provide a resolution to document the direction given to staff on October 19, 2021, to provide $250,000 in County funding to supplement the $1.289M FDOT budget for the enhanced landscape project on S Kanner Highway from SE Cove Road to SE Cabana Point Circle. Agenda Item: 22-1092 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.21 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. ADMINISTRATION CNST-11 ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING HUNGER ACTION MONTH IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA The Board is asked to adopt a proclamation declaring Hunger Action Month in Martin County, Florida. Agenda Item: 22-1123 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. CNST-13 ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 AS CONSTITUTION WEEK IN MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA The Board is asked to adopt a proclamation declaring September 17, 2022 as Constitution Week in Martin County, Florida Agenda Item: 22-1144 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS CNST-14 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A DRAINAGE, ACCESS, AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT FROM MCARTHUR GOLF CLUB, L.L.C., TO SUPPORT THE FACILITIES BEING CONSTRUCTED WITH THE OPENING OF SE CYPRESS AVENUE IN POINCIANA GARDENS This is a request for the adoption of a resolution accepting and approving a Drainage, Page 5 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

Access, and Maintenance Easement from McArthur Golf Club, L.L.C., to provide the County access to maintain the stormwater management facilities being constructed to support the opening of SE Cypress Avenue in Poinciana Gardens. Agenda Item: 22-1148 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.22 This item was passed by the first motion of the meeting. BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS B&C-1 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT After solicitation of applicants, the Board of County Commissioners is asked to make the necessary appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Agenda Item: 22-0997 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.23 Administrative Executive Aide Donna Gordon announced the appointment of Jessica Levy to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hetherington, seconded by Vice Chairman Ciampi, to approve Jessica Levy. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: PUBLIC HEARINGS PH-1 LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TRANSMITTAL OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 21-04 FIND FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT This is a request for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The request will change the future land use designation on ±51.2 acres from Institutional Conservation to Residential Estate Density and 3.16 acres from Institutional Conservation to Institutional General, leaving ±8.62 acres of Institutional Conservation within a ±62.98-acre parcel. The ±51.2 acres are proposed for transfer from Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) to Loblolly Community Service Corporation (LCSC). Agenda Item: 22-0918 Comprehensive Planning Administrator Clyde Dulin provided the item to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Elysse Elder assisted with Board questions. Lucido & Associates Senior Vice President Morris Crady gave a presentation on behalf of Lobolly and FIND. Notices were provided at the LPA. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Jenkins II, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: PH-2 LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TRANSMITTAL OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 21-05 LCSC FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT This is a request for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The request will change the future land use designation on a ±51.79-acre parcel from Residential Estate Density to ±14.70 acres Institutional General and ±37.09 acres Institutional Conservation located on SE Gomez Avenue. The ±51.79 acres are proposed for transfer from Loblolly Community Service Corporation (LCSC) to Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). Agenda Item: 22-0919 Comprehensive Planning Administrator Clyde Dulin provided the item to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Elysse Elder assisted with Board questions. Lucido & Associates Senior Vice President Morris Crady addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant. Notices provided at the LPA. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Jenkins II, seconded by Commissioner Hetherington, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: PUBLIC HEARINGS QUASI-JUDICIAL PHQJ-1 REQUEST FOR A ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE BY THREE LAKES GOLF CLUB, LLC (B115-006) This is a request by Three Lakes Golf Club, LLC for a proposed amendment to the County Zoning Atlas for an agricultural district classification. The proposed amendment is to change the existing zoning district on an approximate 1,218-acre undeveloped parcel of land, from A-2, Agricultural District and A-1, Small Farms District, to AG-20A, General Agricultural District or the most appropriate district. Included in this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption. Agenda Item: 22-1058 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.24 Ex parte communication disclosures were provided by the commissioners. There were no interveners. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Growth Management Deputy Director Peter Walden provided staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Elysse Elder assisted with Board questions. Page 7 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

The following County exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda item/staff report, (2) Peter Walden's resume. APPLICANT: Lucido & Associates Senior Vice President Morris Crady addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant; no presentation was given. Proof of notices were submitted at the LPA. The following member of the public addressed the Board regarding this item: Brian O'Connor, Megan Davis, and Frank McChrystal. MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Ciampi, seconded by Commissioner Jenkins II, to accept staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: PHQJ-2 REQUEST BY PALM PIKE CROSSING, LLC FOR MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR PALM PIKE CROSSING LOT 5, PHASE 4 (P175-005) This is request by Palm Pike Crossing, LLC for major final site plan approval to develop a 120,600 square foot residential storage facility and associated infrastructure on an approximate 4.2-acre undeveloped site located on Lot 5, Phase 4 of the Palm Pike Crossing Platted subdivision located at the corner of SW Martin Highway and SW High Meadow Avenue in Palm City. Included in this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation. Agenda Item: 22-1059 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.25 Ex parte communication disclosures were provided by the commissioners. Notices were filed at the LPA. There were no interveners. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Growth Management Deputy Director Peter Walden provided staff's presentation to the Board. County Attorney Sarah Woods, Senior Assistant County Attorney Elysse Elder, County Administrator Don Donaldson, and Growth Management Director Paul Schilling assisted with Board questions. The following County exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda item/staff report, (2) Peter Walden's resume. APPLICANT: Brandon Ulmer with Thomas Engineering addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant in support of staff's recommendation; no presentation was given. Senior Assistant County Attorney Elysse Elder provided a brief recap and advised an action must be taken on this item according to Florida law. She stated a decision must be based on competent substantial evidence presented in this proceeding. Page 8 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Jenkins II, seconded by Commissioner Heard, to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: 4 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, and Commissioner Heard Aye: 1 - Chairman CiampiNay: DEPARTMENTAL QUASI-JUDICIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT DPQJ-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 10TH AMENDMENT TO THE BANYAN BAY PUD ZONING AGREEMENT INCLUDING A REVISED MASTER AND PHASING SITE PLANS AND PHASE 3 FINAL SITE PLAN (B082-045) This a request by Farrell Building Company for the 10th Amendment to the Banyan Bay Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Agreement. The application includes a revised master plan and the phase 3 final site plan. Banyan Bay received master plan and PUD zoning approval on November 9, 2004. Banyan Bay is a residential development situated on an approximate 251-acre parcel located on the west side of SW Kanner Highway and is accessed at the signalized intersection with SE Pomeroy Street in Stuart. Included in this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation. Agenda Item: 22-1056 RESOLUTION NO. 22-8.26 Ex parte communication disclosures were provided by the commissioners. Notices were not required. There were no interveners. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Growth Management Deputy Director Peter Walden provided staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Elysse Elder assisted with Board questions. The following County exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda item/staff report, (2) Peter Walden's resume. APPLICANT: Lucido & Associates Senior Vice President Morris Crady addressed the Board on behalf of the owner. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Vice Page 9 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

Chairman Ciampi, to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: DPQJ-2 REQUEST FOR PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA GATEWAY PUD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (S265-007) This is a request by KL Waterside, LLC for approval of the subdivision plat for the South Florida Gateway PUD Infrastructure Project. The subject property is approximately 180 acres of vacant land located on the west side of SW Kanner Highway approximately 1/2 of a mile south of SW Pratt Whitney Road in Stuart. Included in the application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption. Agenda Item: 22-1119 Ex parte communication disclosures were provided by the commissioners. Notices were not required. There were no interveners. The participants were sworn in by the deputy clerk. COUNTY: Growth Management Deputy Director Peter Walden provided staff's presentation to the Board. Senior Assistant County Attorney Elysse Elder assisted with Board questions. The following County exhibits were entered into the record: (1) agenda item/staff report, (2) Peter Walden's resume. APPLICANT: Lucido & Associates Senior Vice President Morris Crady addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant; no presentation was given. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Vice Chairman Ciampi, to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION DEPT-1 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE BOARD APPROVAL This is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas 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: 22-0824 RESOLUTION NOs. 22-8.28 through 22-8.30 Page 10 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

OMB Director Jennifer Manning presented the items to the Board. The following items were approved: (1) LAP Supplemental 2 Grant funding (Resurfacing CR708/SW Bridge Rd project), (2) FDOT grant agreement (Taxiway Alpha mill and overlay), and (3) Budget Resolution State FY22/23 Transportation Disadvantaged Planning Grant for the MPO. Chairman Smith solicited public comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Commissioner Jenkins II, to approve all items. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: DEPT-2 CONTRACTS THAT MEET THE THRESHOLD FOR BOARD APPROVAL $1 MILLION OR GREATER This item is a placeholder on all Board meeting agendas 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: 22-0828 There were no items. PUBLIC WORKS DEPT-3 UPDATE TO THE RESILIENCE PROGRAM’S SEA LEVEL RISE REPORT County staff will present a summary of the work that will serve as a grant submittal “Vulnerability Assessment Appendix” and an update to the County’s vulnerability assessment. A PowerPoint presentation summarizing the updated material will be submitted as a Supplemental Memorandum to this Agenda Item. Agenda Item: 22-1023 Coastal Engineer Kathy Fitzpatrick presented the presentation to the Board. Coastal Management Coordinator Emily Dark provided a report on county resilience projects. Steve Corsen with Trane Technologies provided the energy project overview. Chairman Smith solicited pubic comment; none was heard. MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hetherington, seconded by Commissioner Heard, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Commissioner Hetherington, Commissioner Smith, Vice Chairman Jenkins II, Commissioner Heard, and Chairman Ciampi Aye: PUBLIC - PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES. Page 11 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

None at this time. ADJOURN The Board of County Commissioners August 16, 2022 meeting adjourned at 11:48 a.m. _________________________ _________________________ Carolyn Timmann, Clerk of the Doug Smith, Chair Circuit Court and Comptroller Board of County Commissioners /lp Minutes approved: _________________________ This document may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by contacting the County ADA Coordinator (772) 320-3131, the County Administration Office (772) 288-5400, Florida Relay 711, or by completing our accessibility feedback form at www.martin.fl.us/accessibility-feedback. Page 12 of 128/16/22 FINAL MINUTES

welcome to the AUGUST 16, 2022 board of county commissioners meeting. We call the meeting to order. We will have a moment of silence and followed by the pledge of allegiance and commissioner ciampi is going to make a and and new orleansment and -- announcement and then we will go into the regular agenda . Thank you all very much. >> 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. >> this morning at 9:05 or thereabouts, we will have the public comment. We have additional items. We have special olympics presentation this morning. We also have a proclamation declaring hunger action month in florida. And we have consent item number 12, adopt a proclamation accepting SEPTEMBER as suicide awareness month in florida. >> we have concept number 13. Adopt a proclamation declaring SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 as constitution week in martin county, florida. And we have concept item adoption resolution accepting and and proofing a drainage access and easement from the golf course llc to support the facilities being constructed with the opening of southeast cypress avenue in poinciana gardens and quasi-judicial department number 2. Request for plat approval for south florida gateway. Pud project. S2607. no consent pulls at this time. Can we have a motion to approve the agenda. >> MR. Chair, I will move approval with the additional items. >> second. >> we have a motion and second. Any frt discussion on the motion. All opposed? Motion carries unanimously. >> okay. We have one public speaker. Two public speaker. One public speaker form. >> are you going to do the proclamation first. >> do you want to do the proclamations first or do that. We have only one. >> MR. Pine, good morning. >> one second, please. >> just want to make a and new orleansment that we are in a political season and for public speakers we do not allow the the add vocation of a person for office. Partisan or nonpart saab. Adhere by that. You have three minutes, thank you. >> I live in jensen beach and been a resident of martin county for nearly 50 years. Definition of consent agenda according to martin county government. These items are considered radio teen. That is the key word here. Routine and acted by one motion there will be no separate discussion of these items unless a commissioner or member the public so request. Hidden in the consent agenda between AUGUST 27, there were $7,043,977 paid out without identifying the payee or the purpose of the payments. That's a total of $41,719,567 paid out in two meetings without 50eud guying the payees or the purpose of the payments. This is not open government. You can call it whatever you want. This is not open government. >> money is not the only thing hidden in the consent agenda. A few weeks ago, commissioner heard had an item pulled. It was a sweetheart deal to rent office space in palm city community center for a dollar a month for 10 years with two more five year extensions. To the palm city chamber of commerce. >> that broke nows that the jensen beach chamber got the tweet deal building in downtown jensen beach. The details are unknown because you guessed it. It too was hidden in the consent agenda. The county golf course has cost overruns with the new course and clubhouse and, of course, those cost over runs hidden in the consent agenda. These are just the ones I hear about. Anything that the local government doesn't want us to hear to know about get hidden in the consent agenda. That is sick. It seems the majority of the commissioners think, it is the taxpayers responsibility to pay up. For all the extras for the martin county chamber of commerce, the business community wants and needs. At a recent county commission meeting it was disclosed that the local government no longer posts notices in the stuart new s. One commissioner claimed how much money the taxpayers would be saving. Trust me, the taxpayers won't see a penny of the money. I went back and read the dreams and wishes of 20226789 big spenders want to put a diving rail at the community pool. So, we can put more heads in beds. So, I will ask once again, why is it the taxpayers of martin county responsibility to continuously prop up the comaim ber of commerce, the business community. Thank you for your time. >> sir, MR. Mcchrystal. >> good morning. >> last public speaker form I have at 9:05. Please get the form in to the bailiff. MR. Mcchrystal, good morning. >> did you get a hair crt. >> haircut. >> a bad one. >> I didn't see that. >> I said. You get at haish cut. >> yes, you did. >> it was hidden under the hat, frank. >> good morning. >> good morning. Got my timer here, too. It is going to help. >> everyone can hear me. >> okay. I have the city of stuart comprehensive plan text amendment SEPTEMBER to the state on JULY 142,020th. Some of us think it is kind of under the cover of covid. Just main things that stick out in the fine print for me. Policy a one D.O.T. One. >> shall 10 to contain provisions which allow cluster development and planned unit developments. Mixed uses. Impervious suras fan here is the amendment. Density allowances. And they described density allowances as innovative land techniques. >> fop is he asm wefer dr two sm fnlg pro veetd an at tape meantable housing stock, they shall provide adjustment through the urban planned unit process to accommodate smaller units and allow smaller housing units to be calculated at 0.5 units for units less than 900 square feet. >> basically, they just doubled the dense silt. >> this is only inside the urban. The cra. But, it is 40% of the residential inventory. So, they basically doubled the density inside the cra. >> my favorite topic, the airport, the city shall continue to monitor martin county's airport master plan and where appropriate seek to make its position known. Blah, blah blah. >> what they crossed out is the important part. To ensure compatibility of land uses. Just crossed it out. Objectives 3a two. It is once called affordable housing and now, everywhere the word affordable is now at tape able. >> attainable. >> this current commission give s you a head's up of what their plans are. And luck luckily, the stuart high density fly plan is shut down for a couple of months. Last three lpa meetings have been canceled. >> wink, wick being. See you after the 23rd. >> I look at it like this. If the people the city of stuart don't rise up. Then we deserve what we get. Thank you. Thank you, MR. Mcchrystal. >> anyone wish to comment this morning at public at 9:05. We will close out public comment. >> commissioner comments and first proclamation which is special olympics presentation. >> commissioner jenkins. >> I am good. >> all sevment >> MR. Ciampi. >> down to me. Two things, MR. Chair. One, last week while we were having the conversation about the meridian marina and the new ownership, there was a lot of comments in regard to the condition, current condition of the marina. >> there were other public comments made and I made some comments in regard to the marina. >> afterwards, I had an opportunity. I received an e-mail message from tim mullins and casey, his wife. They were the former owners of the marina. I just want it to be clear. I am friendly with them. >> they have been pillars of the community. And my comments were note meant to demean or offend them personally. >> they have for many years while thy owned the marina been sponsors of countless community events. They sponsored anyone that would show up at their door. Teams. League, individual youth athletes. >> anyone who is small business knows what it is like to ask for contributions and donations and tim and casey were generous with that. >> they have done dozens and dozens of boating safety course s for adults and especially youth. >> they have sponsored or even organized boat parade. >> can certs. Movies. >> at their marina. And a lot of people will know casey in particular for her leadership in the fight against all aboard florida. When I was discussing the condition of the marina it was not meant to be disrespectful to them. They are two wonderful people. Many of us in the community know them. I was speaking specifically about the facility in general. A lot of the things that were finalized with the new earns and especially in regards to environmental issues, and clean ing up and getting the approvals from the dep and things like that for some environmental issues. A lot of them were started or initiateed with tim and casey and a lot of the initial money for the expensive repairs were made by them. >> I just didn't want. Rmingt when I received his e-mail. I was disappointed that he would have felt that I did that intentionally. I didn't. >> the two of them continue to do business and live in the community. And benefit all of us and then contribute both their time, their talents and money. Which speaks volumes for people who they are and publicly apologize to them. It was they have my intention to hurt their feelings or be disrespective to them. The next thing I would like to do, MR. Chair, before we have our next commission meeting which will be in SEPTEMBER. We will be marking a very sad and tragic anniversary as far as I am concerned and everybody would agreed. Last cug 26th in an effort for the government to eliminate or evacuate or I should say withdraw all of our troops from ag afghanistan, one grave men ann women were killed during the process. Several of them were 20 years old. And it struck me as I am sure it did other people. My son is currently serving in the U.S. Navy. At the time he was 20 years-old as well. So, it really struck me and i just wanted that anniversary not to pass without us acknowledging it. Last year, in a group of people took 13 U.S. Flags over the veterans memorial bridge. And in hon nor of them. And a lot of people after the fact reached out to me and said if I had known, I would have loved to have participated in that as well. So, since AUGUST 26th is fall ing on a friday, on saturday, AUGUST 27th at 9:00 A.M., in jock leighton park. In palm city which is sort of cieg diagonal from the post office. If you have an american flag. Please bring it. Everyone is welcomed. I think when we start to forget the sacrifice that not only these individuals made. Many of them very young. But their families. And that will be a terrible day for us if we forget. So, 9:00 A.M. Saturday, AUGUST 27th at the base, if you will of the bridge. It is jock leighton park. We will walk over and stop at the top and walk back. If you are interested, I would be happy to see you there. Thank you, sir. >> thank you very much for all of that commissioner. You always do a good job of that. >> commissioner heard. >> yes. >> the discovery company has re slited their -- resubmitted their application to change the land use in a way we allow development to proceed in western martin county. they submitted it on, at about 4:00 on friday afternoon. This is a new application. There are new, not just nuances , but a new proposal and it needs to, it deserves our careful deliberate transparent consideration. It is one of the biggest change s we ever contemplateed in martin county. And it will be how we vote on the project will be our legacy in martin county. So. We promised our residents earlier this year. That we would have public workshops. We need to have public workshop s on this and needs to go back to the lpa, because, it is a new application and also, there was a suggestion and it is a good one. That for amendments of this magnitude. That we should have a super majority vote in order to approve it. >> I think that is a very very wise decision. So, I hope that we proceed transparently, deliberately, wisely. With this amendment. And get lots of public input. >> because, it is going to transform martin county. Several months ago, maggy's hammock addition which is to maggie's hammock was cleared of exotics. There have been plantings in ma ggy's hammock and it looks spectacular. It is going to be such a marvelous asset. So, we are making improvementss to an already terrific asset lastly, next tuesday, AUGUST 23 rd is the primary election. For all the local elected office os. This is your last chance to vote for them. >> none of the elected offices will be on the general ballot. >> so, if you want to vote in your local elections, you must do it by next tuesday. >> thank you. >> I have nothing this morning. >> I was going to say commissioner donaldson. MR. Donaldson. >> no. >> MISS Woods. >> no. >> okay. >> thank you for all that. So the first item we have up this morning, I met with some folks a couple of weeks ago on great item that is something, I think it is important to the community and something that, touches a lot of folks in the community. That the is something we need to work on. So, this morning, we added an additional item. It is proclamation number 1. It is a special olympics presentation. I don't see kevin. >> I see those folks. >> do you know, don, where kevin is? >> from our parks department. >> I could go out the back door and find him. Sorry about that. >> yes, we can vote. >> I am sorry about that. >> let's do that. >> take that up first. >> donna, can do her thing first. And he can get situated. >> good morning. >> donna gordon for add administration. >> good morning, commissioners. Kevin kerwin. Parks and recreation department >> deputy director. >> we have a majority. >> this is for one position on the parks and recreation advisory board and jessica levy received four votes. >> great. We need a motion. >> move approval. >> second. >> we have a motion and second. Any further discussion on MISS Levy >> levy. >> sorry. >> opposed. Motion carries unanimously. Donna, thank you very much fr that. >> MR. Kerwin, good morning. >> good morning, sir. >> can you lead us off into this item. >> I believe we do. We have folks here. >> if you want to come on up. >> she wants to come up. >> good morning. >> we will navigate and introduce your team. And we will get on. >> thank you. >> thank you so much for having us here today. My name is erin koslowski and I am a senior vice PRESIDENT At special olympics florida. And I am here today with adam. who is our regional director as well as some really wonderful community supporters of ours. >> doug and bobette campbell. >> if you can go to the first slide. >> every day around the world. Special olympics athletes come to the playing field to learn, grow and compete. >> what they also find is inclusion and acceptance. The special olympics athlete's oath embodys the spirit of the organization. That oath is. Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. >> special olympics envisions a world where all people belong. >> this is founded by union nice kennedy shriver in 196 and we serve 6 million people with intellectual disabilities and 180 countries. Proximate one to 3% the population has an intellectual disability. This means based on martin county's population numbers, 1600 to 4800 people in your community have an intellectual disability. >> next slide, please. Current will you, special olympics in florida serve 60,000 people in the state. This includes 285 people in martin county. We provide 11 sports year round they are broken down into four seasons. Every season, an athlete picks one sport they want to participate in and they train for 10 weeks. >> then they we get compete at the local level. If they are a first place finish erks, they go to the regional competitions and advance to the state competitions and go to usa game s and world games. If they 10 to qualify. >> there is no cost for the athletes to participate. No cost to them and no cost to the caregivers and they can participate for their entire lives. >> we have athletes up from two to 88 years-old. Doesn't mean our services are cheap. They are very expensive and the reason they are possible is because of the community partnerships. >> competing at the regional and state level is an in credible achievement. It requires commitment. Dedication and health. >> the intellectually disabled population has little to know access to mole care. 70% are living at or below the poverty level. You need to have a volume lid medical on file in order to compete. >> we realized a long time ago. We had to help the health dis parity. >> out of a team of 10 athletes >> six will be overweight or obese and have low bone density >> four will need eye glasses. >> two will have an eye disease and three will fail a hearing test and one with tooth decay and one with an urgent referral to a dentist. >> so, in 1997, we began doing health screenings. I am proud to say that special olympics florida helped 12,000 screenings last year in eight different displips. These are all provided for free at our competitions. We work really hard to train health professionals on how to treat somebody with an intlel electricity actual; inte electricity actual disability. >> this is for people with intellectual disabilities. Our organization strives to be a community builder. So, we are really embracing those who might otherwise be forgotten and strive to have holistic services that not only include health but non competitive programs. Few examples are the young athletes program. Which unlocks the possibilities for the youngest athletes. Two to 7 years-old with gross motor scoord nation. >> this is an intro to sports. Bridges the gap from the transition from the young athletes program into our competitive program. Our motor active it program serves the civilly challenged athletes you MAY not be able to participate in team sports. >> they are adaptive and group them by rage or ability level and serve every type of a dis ability. >> this includes down's syndrome and the autism spectrum and cerebral palsy and just to name a few. >> our goal is to continue the legacy of eunice kennedy shriver which is to change the world. One athlete. One volunteer. One coach and athlete at a time >> we are here to ask for your partnership. >> we are serving 285 children and adults in martin county. There is an estimated 1600 to 4800 people with intellectual disabilities that live here. >> we hope you will consider funding a new county employee whose role it would be to be a head coach of a kill delegation and also called a team. And will have access to parks and recreational venues for the training of the athletes and also, they would have access to storage fashion silttys to store sports equipment. >> special olympics will cover competitions. Meals. Awards. Equipment and uniforms. Next slide. Thank you. >> so, we are asking for your help to allow special olympics to provide services in your county. We have to give athletes a place where they belong and they can be accepted and have respect and more importantly have social interaction. Thank you for your consideration to help us and for giving the athletes an opportunity to live the lives they deserve. There is another piece of paper which should give an example of a few municipalities in south florida where we are partnering with them and they do have programs like this. So, we are asking for you to consider those and you won't be the first. We do have a model to follow. Thank you. I am available for questions now or you can e-mail me. >> thank you very much for all of that. So. Couple of things that you hit on that are important for us to think about. One and I think you explained it really well and went over very quickly. Participants. You can't participate in the program unless you have your health, what is the term for it >> it is a valid medical file. >> valid medical file. >> what has been created in the late 90s was a program if a child or adult shows up to participate, you have a system built in now that you can do the health screening or whatever you call it so they can qualify and become participants. >> that is accurate. >> that is correct. >> in the communitys where. And I think there were two cities down south that have done this. One is doral and miami beach. >> city of miami. >> sorry. >> the model that seems to be changing or happening is that if a jurisdiction takes on a full time employee. That manages the entire program , the success rate is significantly better in terms of getting more involved with more inclusion and better outcome at the end of the day. Is that an accurate sort. >> yes, we are an entirely volunteer drerve organization and we see when you have somebody in place whose is receiving some type of a salary or stipend, there is structure. >> reliable training times. It just provides so much more for the athletes and you see the entire program driving and they are continuously advancing to the graduated levels of competition. >> we work with them and they become a class a volunteer. Certified special olympics coach >> currently, in martin county, we have how many programs are we offering. I know the sailing center is en gaininged. >> there is nine. >> we have nine programs. >> some of that is through the parks department, kevin. >> yes, sir. >> primarily through, so, at sailfish splash, there is a special olympic training program that operates there. >> then we have sailing center. >> what else do we do. Of the >> utilization of softball fields and some open playing fields. >> okay. Fantastic. >> commissioner heard. >> we haven't voted on the final budget for 2023. So, all we can do is reduce it at this point from our tentative approval. So, my suggestion would be that you communication, communicate with the parks director and with the deputy parks director in order for us to determine what your needs are and what our ability to share our assets is. >> okay. Thank you. >> commissioners, I sort of apologize for all the timing on this. We went through the presentation and I felt. Whether it is something we can do with this year's budget. It is important to put it in front of the community and let them understand. Special olympics is here and it is in our community and it is incredibly supported by folks in the community that are trying to help. >> so. Ask interest a place or bigger role in how the parks department could be pullly engaged and more I guess fully engaged is the right term. >> so, that the 1400. 1600 individuals that aren't participating for various reasons whether they don't have access which is a whole other conversation relative to how do we get individuals from their home to competition and transportation in martin county is somewhat incredibly limited. As we all know. We struggle with the transit system and providing expanded services. So, it is our hope. That if this effort can move forward and get more individual s involved, maybe that will spawn the next conversation of what else is missing. What else does we need to do. >> I noticed dawn, I was behind coming off 95 the other day. Coming northbound and city of stuart has two park and rec buses. I don't know how they funded them or where it came from if they used arpa funds to could that sort of thing. But eventuallyly. That could be something we could partner with the city of stuart on or doing something jointly. >> they are beautiful. Brand spake pg new for the park s department. >> and I don't know if they get used all the time by the city of stuart. >> that could be something we look towards them to collaborating on. How do we do the additional work. But, I thank you for the time listening. >> erin, thank you for bringing your folks and to the campbells thank you for all your help and what you are doing in the community. >> anything else, kevin, you want to add. Your experience with your form er role down south. >> to just echo what erin presented, I mean, it is a piece of a recreation offering. Obviously to folks craving this and for our models they are used through none for profit providers. Which we have here in martin county. I think it is.